such a fabulous day on the boat! Ben was great and made sure we all had the best time. Food, drinks and activities all 10/10, thank you!!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Limousine transfer highway round trip (Applied to "Pick-up from Hanoi" option)
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- English speaking guide
- Complimentary drinking water in lunch
- Welcome drink
Excludes
- Beverages not mentioned above
- Food or drinks ordered at the short rest stop
- Any other services not mentioned
- Service tax and fees
- Surcharge for Tet Holiday (5-6-7-8/02/2027)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
07:30 – 08:00 | Our guide will pick you up from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. 10:00 – 10:15 | Short break along the way for snacks, coffee, or restroom use before continuing the journey.
11:15 – 11:30 | Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, board The Halong Catamaran and enjoy a complimentary welcome drink. 12:00 – 13:00 | Savor the lunch while cruising through the bay. * Water is served throughout the journey, any other drinks not mentioned will incur charges. If there are more than 50 guests, we will change from set menu to a buffet menu.
14:00 – 14:45 | Explore the famous Bright & Dark Cave by kayak or traditional bamboo boat rowed by local villagers.
15:00 – 15:45 | Enjoy swimming, the water slide, trampoline, outdoor jacuzzi, or simply relax onboard and admire the stunning scenery of Lan Ha Bay. 16:00 – 16:30 | Join a fun Vietnamese cooking class and learn how to make traditional fresh summer rolls. 16:30 – 17:00 | Relax with Vietnamese tea, fresh fruits, and cakes while enjoying the sunset over the bay on the return cruise.
17:15 – 17:30 | Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi via highway. A short rest stop will be made on the way back. 20:00 – 20:30 | Drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
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Reviews
Myself and my friend booked this one day cruise experience, it was absolutely spectacular with a full itinerary built for us today in the most beautiful place. Ben was an amazing host, Thank you everyone for a wonderful day!
The transport was very good with adequate rest stops and friendly especially onboard. The catamaran is not brand new but is well maintained which is first class. Good food .. the menu was excellent but we found it was not a choice of but ALL items. We were fortunate the boat was not full however it seemed capable of having space to cater for the activities.
Great day cruise, fun activities and great lunch
Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish! Staff was very attentive and professional. Everything was on schedule and very well organized. Catamaran was beautiful.
Excellent Worldclass Experience!! Whether it was the Catamaran, the Sightseeing or the crew on board , everything was par excellence. Mr Ben from the crew went out of his way to make sure that we got good vegetarian meals. His attitude and approach towards the guests are worth appreciation. Thanks and keep up your great work.
Great service and experience. Staff very attentive and caring . Staff Boo very attentive to us. Totally Recommend it.
Mr Ben was a great host — all the staff were lovely and we had a great time on the boat.
The food was great. The staff were very friendly. The only downside is that the limousine is actually a 22 seater bus and not a private car as we had expected. Although the bus was spacious with comfortable airliner style seats
We had an absolutely wonderful experience on the catamaran in Ha Long Bay! Everything was perfect from start to finish. The food was delicious, the activities were amazing, and the whole experience was incredibly well organized. A special thank you to all the staff for their kindness, professionalism, and attention throughout the day. Everyone was so welcoming and made us feel really comfortable. We also want to give a special mention to our guide, Ben, who was fantastic! He was very kind, helpful, knowledgeable, and made the experience even more enjoyable. We truly loved this experience and would highly recommend the luxury catamaran to everyone visiting Ha Long Bay. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip! ❤️
All staff were friendly and made the day easy and enjoyable.
Great cruise overall. Very good communication and coordination on the day before cruise and through out the cruise. Pick up at hotel. No need to worry about navigation. The bamboo/kayak tour is kinda short and mostly out door. Can be very hot on sunny day. Bring swim suit because the swim session was nice way to cool down. They even have water bouncer and water slides. Only water and juice are free for certain time. Other drinks are for purchase. Not a lot of options for non alcohol drinks.
Hanoi's Old Quarter has restrictions on where buses can go so the guide picked us up from the hotel and guided us through a short 2mins walk to where the bus was waiting. The guide provided a lot of info on the way to the bay. There was a stop at the perl farm, very educational. It's up to you if you wanted to buy any pearls, there was no pressure whatsoever. Once we boarded the catamaran, it was a very good mix of activities and relaxation with amazing food. You can either stay in an airconditioned room or go outside upstairs for better views, drinks and jacuzzi. The included lunch was a six course set menu, quite yummy and filling. Plenty of drinks options (both alcoholic and not) are available for purchase. Activities included a short 30mins boat ride through a cave (or if you are brave and don't mind rowing in 35C heat - two-seat kayak instead of a boat), swimming at the back of the catamaran and a class of making rice paper rolls (with an impressive demo of chef's skills to cut various shapes our of vegetables!). No pressure to participate in either and if you want to just relax - you could just stay in the room the whole time and enjoy the views.
A wonderful experience — a peaceful and quiet atmosphere, excellent service, delicious food that suited my taste, and a luxurious yacht. The tour guide ,Hera was friendly and helpful. Overall, I highly recommend the Catamaran tour and had a wonderful experience.
Amazing! Very clean and modern cruise. Food was great, service was great, activities were great! Very much worth the price. Special thanks to crew and Mr. Ben for the amazing experience!
Overall, an amazing experience! The food on the boat was great, the service was fast and friendly, and the kayaking was truly awesome. A few things worth knowing, though. We stopped at two “tourist trap” spots on the way there and back, where we had to keep saying no to pearls and jewelry. Two people in our group were stung by jellyfish while swimming, so definitely be aware of that. There was also a massive amount of trash in the bay. There were some cleaner pockets, but overall it was a shock, and the crew had to clean up a ton in the swimming area before we could get in. I’m not sure if that’s typical or just our day. Still, it was an amazing tour and I’d recommend it. I just think it’s worth knowing about the not-so-perfect parts too.
My family and I had an unexpected trip. I got to admire the majestic beauty of Ha Long Bay aboard the luxurious Catamaran cruise ship.Hera ,our guide was very kind and attentive.
Such a wonderful trip with Hera, our guide on Catamaran. The crew, especially Ben, the cruise manager, was lovely too. Thank you for an amazing day!
It was such a nice and well-organized trip. Everything was thoughtfully planned, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. My guide, Hera, was incredibly nice, helpful, and very knowledgeable about the history and culture. She made the trip even more memorable with her insights and friendly nature. Highly recommended!
All person Gud services and amazing man
This was the best and amazing trip. Xuan was especially attentive to me and my family. Excellent service, atmosphere, food, and activities.
Ben and the whole crew were great! Very helpful Thank you so much :)
Th cruise is a must-do if you ever visit Hanoi. We did a day trip and it included pickup and drop off from our hotel. Everything was smooth. Food is great. Activities are fun. Tom and Xuan are excellent and are very welcoming and accommodating.
The entire experience was amazing, this cruise is highly recommended. Tom is very friendly.
We are a couple from Australia and have always wanted to travel to Vietnam. Ha Long Bay was always going to be part of our trip. What a fantastic choice and even better with our travel guide, Nam and this Ha Long Bay Catamaran team! From the moment we booked, Nam had everything sorted for us. He kept us informed for a smooth pick up with a luxury Ha Long Catamaran Bus and great driver. His explanations and English speaking was fantastic. Service all day from all the crew was amazing! What a phenomenal place to visit for a very relaxing day. This journey with all it's beauty and the top class service, food and events helped make one of our dreams come true! Would definitely recommend to book and experience it all for yourself! We did not even expect such a high class quality and value for money but, far out! We did receive it and are extremely thankful! Thanks for everything Nam!
I had originally considered an overnight tour but I wasn't sure about having to do all of the extra-curricular activities. Instead, I picked this cruise and I was so pleased with the choice. The whole thing went incredibly smoothly from pick up, to the drive to Halong Bay, the cruise and the trip home. We had our own table on board and there was no pressure for me to go kayaking or swimming (although the rest of my family did and thoroughly enjoyed both experiences). The food and drinks were spectacular, and I found it incredibly relaxing. Please note that the drinks are not covered by the tour fee but this is made explicit up front. Our tour guide was great, and the cruise wasn't overloaded with guests. The staff on board were absolutely flawless; and we have recommended this specific tour to other travellers we have met in Hanoi since. It has given me confidence to undertaken an overnight tour next time.
The food was amazing. The staff was very friendly especially Tom the bartender. The sights are awesome. The kayaking was very special. Well worth it!
As a family of four we had a wonderful day cruising Halong and Lan Ha Bay. From the pickup to the variety at lunch, the amazing limestone cliffs on either side and the extra curricular activities of riding the slides, trampolining and swimming in the bay. Our favourite part was definitely kayaking through the cave. Would definitely recommend this tour. The one thing that would have improved it for us, was not having to stop on the way home to look at the jewellery, silks etc after a long day.
Perfect thx a lot to everybody, Tom and Xuán especially.
a fantastic experience. The staff were very friendly & efficient. Tom made sure that we were happy throughout the tour. The food was excellent and the activities were great. We would thoroughly recommend.
We had a fantastic day on this catamaran cruise in Ha Long Bay. From the moment we arrived, Ben gave us a warm welcome and offered us great seats at the front of the boat. The buffet lunch was delicious, and we enjoyed the boat trip and swimming in the beautiful bay. The highlight was the cooking workshop, where Ben surprised us with a cake, making our special day even more memorable. Everything was perfectly organized, including a taxi waiting to take us back to our hotel. A big thank you to Ben and the entire team for their kindness and excellent service. We highly recommend this unforgettable experience!
We had an incredible experience on the catamaran trip! From start to finish, everything was well organized, relaxing, and so much fun. A huge shoutout to Hera, our tour guide, who made the day even better with her friendly personality, great energy, and knowledge. She made sure everyone had an amazing time. We also met Ben from the catamaran crew, and he was incredibly kind and helpful. He went out of his way to assist us and made us feel genuinely welcomed. The entire staff provided outstanding service throughout the trip. Everyone was attentive, professional, and always happy to help. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone looking for a fantastic day on the water!
Perfect balance between privacy And fun activities. Fully recommended. Ben was amazing.
Excellent hospitality guided by Nam. Great support from Ben. Excellent food and very well looked after all day
Cool experience on the cruise. The crew was nice and helpful. Activities were very enjoyable, especially le kayaking part. Shout-out Sang for being so friendly too
Sang it was a great experience we loved it
Memorable experience. The staff and crew. Mr Ben and Mr Sang. Excellent hospitality and care. They ensure everything smooth. Lovely food and timing. Surely recommend
My family and I had an amazing experience at the cruise. Highly recommend it to everyone visiting Ha Long Bay. Service by Sang was exceptional and our tour guide Hera was amazing too. Very friendly staff and clean surroundings. We also had a small cooking demo and we learnt some quick snacking options.
Had a wonderful time on the catamaran with my son. The staff were fantastic, food was excellent. Sang paid particular attention to our experience to truly make it a 5* trip. Thank you to all on the Ha Long Catamaran
The experience was very good, the boat is like in the photos and the staff very attentive. We were not in crowded places ana the boat has space for everyone . The teenagers in the group also loves it.
Comfort, nice food and activities. Hera was a good guide for the group
We had an absolutely fantastic time today! So much fun! The layout of the boat was awesome, the food was delicious and the staff made sure we had a great day! Mr Ben looked after us so well as well. Highly recommend if you’re trying to decide which company to go with.
Ben was exceptional. Made some really good drinks and always had a smile on his face. Thank you to the whole crew for making this tour such a memorable part of our holiday.
Great service and experience!! Would recommend!!
Amazing experience, Ha Long Bay was breathtaking. Kayaking to a cave and swimming was a blast! Ben was a great host and super fun guy!
Ben showed us an amazing time!
It was a great time, we were already in ha long witch made pickup a bit harder everything else was amazing, Ben kept good care of us, to gether with hera, the dream guid team, thank you for everything
Ben & Hera are the best!!!!! Great tour 👍🏽☀️🏖️ The Katamaran is clean and has a lot to offer :)
The cruise was very good. It started on time and the boat was clean and comfortable. The trip through Halong Bay was for most of the daytime. It was not too crowded and the bamboo boat trip through the caves was quite picturesque. Ben was a good host, as were the rest of the crew. I highly recommend this operator.
Really loved this cruise! It has something for everyone. Great staff, as Ben and Hara were professional and fun! The whole group works hard so you can enjoy the scenery, the swim, kayaking, etc. Take this cruise!
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