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15 Vietnam Dinner Cruises Worth Booking

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This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 vietnam dinner cruises worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you pay.

Buffet on Paradise Delight Dining Cruise Halong Bay Tour - What the $38 price includes
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Buffet on Paradise Delight Dining Cruise Halong Bay Tour

1.Buffet on Paradise Delight Dining Cruise Halong Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,034 reviews · from $38Our pick

Spend about four hours aboard Paradise Delight, a large European-style dining ship in Ha Long Bay. You’ll enjoy a buffet lunch or dinner, canapés, cave visits, scenic cruising, and possible stage entertainment. The activity begins and ends at Ha Long Bay and accepts up to 100 people.

“great, tasty food and very funny staff , everything was simple but luxurious, a great experience, I like everything here, reasonable prices, anyone who hasn't been here should come and experience it once, it's worth it.”

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Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat - Boarding Alisa Cruise and settling into your cabin
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Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat

2.Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · from $133

You will cruise Ha Long Bay aboard Alisa Cruise with a private bathroom, full meals, cave visits, Tai Chi, cooking, and a choice of kayaking or a pearl farm. Guides such as Ian and James Bond help keep the schedule lively, while Mr. Phong is especially attentive to dietary needs.

“We stayed two nights at Alisa Cruise. It was one of best experiences I’ve ever had. Thanks for Anna who organised our booking and everything. She was very helpful and professional.”

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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip - Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch - Leaving Hanoi by limousine
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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

3.Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 673 reviews · from $62

Travel from Hanoi by comfortable limousine to a 5-star Ha Long Bay cruise. See Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim at Ti Top Beach, and enjoy a buffet lunch plus a sunset snack party. Guides such as Tinh, Henry, and Jason add local context.

“A great tour throughout Ha Long Bay. Tinh was amazing tour guide, he has such a warming personality and is so knowledgeable about the stops along the way. Would 100% recommend.”

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Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs) - Pickup from Districts 1, 3, and 4
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Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

4.Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · from $50

Spend about three hours on the Saigon River with a private table, Vietnamese buffet or set menu, live local entertainment, and night views of Ho Chi Minh City. Guides such as Daniel, Joey, and Barney handle hotel transfers and evening logistics. Drinks cost extra, and dinner must be chosen when booking.

“Just relax…and enjoy…! The staff is very competent and informing. They treat you with respect and kindness. Go up to the top deck after dinner and music and take lots of photos…selfies with your partner. It is a peaceful and relaxing evening.”

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Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim - Boarding with lunch and limestone views
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Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim

5.Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 456 reviews · from $42

Spend a full day on Halong Bay with guides such as Minh, James, Tim, or Trung. Cruise past limestone islands, tour Sung Sot Cave, kayak at Luon Cave, swim and climb Ti Top Island, then enjoy a buffet and sunset party.

“Great tour!! Everything was well organized, had time to enjoy all the activities. Our guide, Ming, was suuuper fun and made sure everything was good. Very careful and nice, the kind of guy you need as a guide. Not to mention the way he dances… man, that was amazing and fun!! Thanks a lot for everything! Definitely worth going to Ha Long Bay, definitely worth visiting this beautiful country, Vietnam!!”

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Nha Trang Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise - Sunset Views Across Nha Trang Bay
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Nha Trang Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise

6.Nha Trang Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 396 reviews · from $96

Cruise Nha Trang Bay aboard a traditional Vietnamese junk as the sun sets. Enjoy unlimited drinks, finger foods, live music, and a five-course dinner with your choice of lobster, beef, or salmon. Hotel pickup and drop-off within central Nha Trang are included.

“My dad and I had such a wonderful time on Feb 12th. The staff was exceptional and very respectful and made the trip very fun, lively, and welcoming. Definitely a great experience when you are in Nha Trang. The boat was very beautiful and we loved having our own personal section.”

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Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise - Ambassador - Music and dancing on the fourth-floor sundeck
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Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise – Ambassador

7.Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise – Ambassador

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 374 reviews · from $105

Spend three hours aboard Ambassador Cruise II, sailing beside Ha Long City after dark. You’ll enjoy an Asian-European dinner, live band, DJ and dancers, plus a fireworks show at 8:30 pm. The cruise departs Ha Long International Cruise Port and returns there at 9:00 pm.

“The entertainment was fantastic.The food was great and the ship is huge and amazing. A really great vibe.Totally worth it, Halong Bay is simply breathtaking at night and is must!”

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Hanoi: Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Day Trip Cruise with Lunch - Getting from Hanoi to Beo Harbour
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Hanoi: Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Day Trip Cruise with Lunch

8.Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Day Trip Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 308 reviews · from $59

Spend a full day sailing Lan Ha Bay, cycling or riding an electric car to Viet Hai Village, kayaking, swimming, and eating lunch aboard a spacious boat. Guides such as Binh, Billy, and Charlie are praised for clear English and lively commentary. Choose transport from Hanoi or start in Cat Ba Town.

“Everything was perfectly organized, with all the different means of transport. Lan Ha Bay is a lovely and peaceful place, perfect if you want to skip the overcrowded Han Long Bay. The guy was super nice and on point, and the buffet onboard delicious! Highly recommended!”

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Da Nang: Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show - Arriving at 36 Bach Dang Street
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Da Nang: Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show

9.Da Nang: Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 304 reviews · 1 hour · from $21

Spend 60 to 75 minutes aboard Da Nang’s Poseidon Cruise, with city views, traditional and modern dance, live music, and an optional Asian-European dinner. Choose the 8:30 PM sailing on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday to watch Dragon Bridge breathe fire and spray water from the river.

“The food was excellent, entertainment was great all in all a very enjoyable experience..”

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From Hanoi: Ha Long Bay 5-star Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch - Sailing into Ha Long Bay
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From Hanoi: Ha Long Bay 5-star Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch

10.Ha Long Bay 5-star Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 258 reviews · from $50

Spend a full day sailing Ha Long Bay from Hanoi in a comfortable limousine bus and cruise boat. Guide Jackie, Sam, Robert, Thanh, or another English-speaking guide leads the group to Surprise Cave, Luon Cave, and Titop Island, with a buffet lunch, swimming, and optional kayaking.

“That was a long trip but everything went well. I’ve received clear information about the pickup point, the bus was on time. Tour guide, Robert, was very professional. The limousine car was cery comfortable. We had a great lunch and with amazing views, visited a cave, had a boat ride, spent some time on a beach. Great day!”

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From Hanoi: Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay 2-Day Cruise with Meals - Kayaking through Dark and Bright Cave
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From Hanoi: Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay 2-Day Cruise with Meals

11.Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay 2-Day Cruise with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 218 reviews · from $152

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Lan Ha Bay aboard Venezia Cruises, with meals, a private cabin, kayaking, swimming, sunset views, squid fishing, and a bicycle ride through Viet Hai Village. Guides such as Tony, Tom, Steven, and Tung are known for keeping the small group informed and entertained.

“This was excellent. Guide Steven was fantastic. Boat was great. Squid fishing and kayaking both fun! Food was lovely and crew were so attentive. I didn’t cycle the village and was poorly but even this didn’t spoil the trip. I left my bag on the boat by accident when we left (it was full of essential medication) and Steven got it safely returned to us before we left. A trip highlight - well done Steven and crew”

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Ha Long & Lan Ha Bays: 2-Day Cruise with Meals & Kayaking - Getting to Tuan Chau and boarding at midday
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Ha Long & Lan Ha Bays: 2-Day Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

12.Ha Long & Lan Ha Bays: 2-Day Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 212 reviews · from $136

Cruise Ha Long and Lan Ha Bays aboard V’Spirit Cruises, with meals, a private balcony cabin, cave visits, kayaking in Tra Bau, swimming, Tai Chi, and a Vietnamese cooking session. English-speaking guides such as Jimmy, Tom, and Dong lead the schedule, which is active but well paced.

“We had a great time during these two days. Every moment was planned and executed perfectly. Food, service and activities was excellent. Chef was excellent. Tom our guide did a great job. Only drawback we experienced was the transport from the Celebrity cruise terminal to the V- spirit cruise terminal, taxi driver charged us US$ 100 for a less than $10 ride, Luckily before the taxi driver left, an employee from another cruise company showed up and spoke to the guy and made him return the money. A another couple had a similar issue they ended up paying US $ 80 for the round trip. Since this cruise include's 3…”

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From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking - Boarding at Tuan Chau Marina
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From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

13.From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · from $272

Spend 3 days and 2 nights aboard V'Spirit Cruises between Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay. You will kayak at Tra Bau, visit Viet Hai village, swim at Ba Trai Dao, and see Bright Cave. Private balcony cabins, bathtubs, meals, Tai Chi, and guides such as Andy or Victor add comfort and local context.

“Highly recommended, excellent accomodation, great activities and really helpful staff”

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The Best 5 Star Halong Bay Cruise with Buffet,pool, Sunset Party - Crossing Halong Bay among the limestone islands
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The Best 5 Star Halong Bay Cruise with Buffet,pool, Sunset Party

14.The Best 5 Star Halong Bay Cruise with Buffet,pool, Sunset Party

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $43

Spend about 12 hours on Halong Bay’s Route 2, with a luxury boat, seafood buffet, Titop Island, optional Luon Cave kayaking or sampan ride, and a sunset party. Guide Thanh is praised for clear explanations and helpful transfers, though entrance and kayaking fees cost extra.

“We had a really good experience going to Ha long bay with Thanh who was our tour guide, he was really helpful and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend”

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Ha Long: Afternoon Cruise with Lunch, Kayaking, and Swimming - Lunch on board and the value of the $40 price
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Ha Long: Afternoon Cruise with Lunch, Kayaking, and Swimming

15.Ha Long: Afternoon Cruise with Lunch, Kayaking, and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 114 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

Spend six hours on Ha Long Bay with an English-speaking guide such as Sunny, Henry, or Brian. You’ll cruise past limestone islets, eat lunch aboard, walk through Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and climb Titop Island for sweeping bay views.

“It was such a great tour. I definitely recommend it. The tour guide is great.”

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