We had a great time in the cruise. Right from check in to check out, everything was seamless. The staff were great and we enjoyed the food. They took care of vegetarians in the group and provided great food options. We enjoyed all thr activities planned. The rooms were very clean and we throughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend !!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Luxury or standard day cruise (according to selected option)
- Buffet lunch on board (Vietnamese & international dishes)
- Hotel pickup & drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter (for options from Hanoi)
- Sunset party on board (if applicable)
- Entrance fees (Titop Island, Surprise Cave, Luon Cave)
Excludes
- Tips and personal expenses
- Kayak or bamboo boat fee
- Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (300,000 VND per way if requested)
- Holiday surcharge (please see Additional Info)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Pickup from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter between 06:30 – 07:00.
Please be at Tuan Chau Harbor or Sun Harbor (Halong International Cruise Port) by 10:00 for check-in.
Board your sailboat upon arrival and begin your cruise around the picturesque waters where the reflections of 3,000 limestone islets are mirrored against the clear and calm emerald sea, many of them containing fascinating grottoes. Visit Sung Sot, also known as Heavenly Cave, which can be reached on the southwest side of the bay through a sailing route shrouded on each side by thick foliage. As you stroll the wooden walkway and marvel at the unique rock formations inside, learn about the legend of the dragon prince from your guide.
Get on Titop Island where you will have a few options Option 1: Hiking to the top of Titop peak where you can take panoramic view of Halong Bay Option 2: Swimming & relaxing on the beach
Paddle a kayak or drift on a bamboo boat through Luon Cave into a serene hidden lagoon.
Drop-off at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter around 20:30
Disembark at Tuan Chau Harbor or Sun Harbor around 17:00
Language Offered
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
We had originally planned for an overnight cruise which was cancelled due to a storm warning. The operators helped us to get on to a day cruise along halong bay and we're thoroughly professional and supportive. They refunded the differential swiftly as well. Elbiee the operator representative as very kind and helpful. The day cruise was great too but the way the operators handled the chaos was extra ordinary.
Transportation arrage smoothly,Cruise serve good food and activities are great.Thanks KHANH for this trip.
The tour included beautiful places, crew was caring and interactive enough. Breakfast and refreshments were ok, an a vegetarian fruits were the only tasteful option. Other vegetarian things need flavour to it. Cave walk, boat ride everything was good. Drinks prices were ok too. Even if anyone is tired and don’t want to walk they can stay in the cruise and still enjoy the tour.
It was a wonderful experience. Elise ensured I was fully briefed before the trip. On the day, Thang was excellent. He assisted us at every step, anticipated our needs, and made sure no one was left behind. I would definitely recommend this tour.
We did a 2-day Halong Bay cruise and had a lovely time. The food was great, and our senior cabin on the third level had a big private balcony which was amazing. The cabin crew were very caring, and our tour guide Ian was funny and knowledgeable. Overall, a really relaxing and beautiful experience.
We enjoy our trip so much, thanks Elise!
Elise & the crew on board led by captain Vin made sure I had a great birthday celebration with my wife! The room decor & cake was a nice gesture. Itinerary did not disappoint too, we had a great time bonding with the other guests as well!
Khánh gave us very much assistance and is trustworthy tour agent. I would recommend.
Dolphin our toot operator was really good with communication and everything went very smooth for us. Also our tour guide Tom was really friendly and funny. The entire tour was really smooth and memorable. Would definitely recommend.
The Halong Bay trip was excellent. From being picked up by bus, the cruise, the activities, the food, the crews, the driver and the tour guide are amazing. We love the experience, it was more than what we expected. Also the facilities offered are amazing. Last but not least, Maddie is amazing tour operator. Maddie made sure we were picked up at our hotel and supported us with clear instructions so our trip will be great. Overall, really enjoyed our trip.
Me and my friend chose this plan because it was reasonable. It was way better than what we expected! Very nice service and atmosphere✨We truly enjoyed our trip.
The food was amazing and the tour was also fantastic It was an unforgettable day! Thank you so much
Care about every traveller safety
Halong bay is beutiful place with Dhophin tour operator is excellant for this tour. This tour is amazing and worth for my money. We enjoyed a lot. Food was super. Scenery is wonderful. Host is best, joyful and cooperative. We want to go again and highly recommended to go must through Dolphin tour operator.
the tour was very awesome and the tour guide is very nice he gave every information abour tour time to time means that the tour company was very good and he know is very well how to take care the tourist.
The trip was great and enjoyable! The time and transportation arrangement is very good, the ship is also in a good condition, the food are great, the tour guide, Tom, especially was informative about small details and entertaining. and the tour arranger, Maddie, is fast response and helpful. The staffs in the ship also helpful. Overall totally satisfied and Recommended. Thanks.
I had great experience with Aaron, he was an amazing guide with friendly behaviour and good english. this tour is really worth the time and money
Very nice cruise, the tour guide also very clearly explaining all the things, foods are very good, we will go again next time.
This trip amazing, tour leader very help full mr than. The ship is good lunch menu is perfect. I recomended this tour for all people wanto enjoy halong bay for a day trip. Thank5 star for your seruvice!!
The trip was all in all satisfying and willing to take a trip with this company again. The trip schedule was quite smooth to go along and the people taking trip with were nice as well. #MADDIE
It was a great experience and Andy helped us a lot in navigating through the different activities. I am really glad we chose this.
Booked with Dolphin and she has been fantastic all the way through. She helped us to make our trip very enjoyable. Halong bay was fantastic. Will come back again.
A big thank you to Mie from SST Travel for perfectly arranging our Healing 2D1N trip. From start to finish, her communication was excellent—clear, prompt, and very reassuring. Everything was well organized, making the trip truly relaxing and stress-free. Highly appreciate her professionalism and support throughout. Would definitely recommend SST Travel and Mie to anyone looking for a smooth and well-planned experience.
We visited Halong bay day trip from Hanoi. First impression was, tour guide was on time, bus is clean and comfortable. Our trip was great, and the tour guide very strict which is good. So timing will be on track. Tour guide remind us every time to not forget our things or missed the moment. Would recomend for anykind of trip provide by this agency.
First time in Vietnam and a very satisfying experience with the day-long luxury cruise and group tour across the Halong Bay. Dolphin was our tour guide, who took good care of us and guided us through the geological wonder of the Sung Sot cave trekking. He was very caring with the buffet spread. He helped us with the tickets for the bamboo boat ride. Going back home to India now with wonderful memories of the cruise and a whole lot of love from Hanoi!
Used it on the final day of my trip to Hanoi. The quality and price were probably the same as elsewhere. However, the tour guide was overbearing and made it impossible to enjoy. I ended up feeling really bad on my last day in Hanoi. It became a bad memory. This company won't even review its tour guides. That's just how the company operates.
I highly recommend the cruise. Beautiful, modern yacht. Super service. Everything was top-notch. #Maddie helped us organize everything. Everything was perfectly organized.
There are many different travel routes in Halong Bay, and I didn’t have the time to research which one best suited my preferences. So I asked Quyen, the agent I worked with at SST Travel, to recommend a tour for us. The tour she suggested went beyond our expectations: the boat was very new, the staff were incredibly professional, and the scenery in Halong Bay was truly extraordinary.
Thankyou for sst travel especially maddie for the help, i accidentally book the wrong address at first and she help me to reschedule my trip. and then we have some problem that made us delayed our trip for 2 days and she help me too!!. Thankyou so much. And for the trip that was awesome and unforgettable experience for us.The crew and staff was very helpful. We meet 2 new friend in the cruise. Sadly the weather is not that good, very cloudy. WE LOVE THE SPEED BOAT!!!
The tour was good, cruise was awesome I would say and so the ha kong bay. Just one thing i want to add is food was cold not heated properly otherwise everything is very good.
Very professional guide, very helpful, best for family, very comfortable transfer. More than just a list of hotels and restaurants, this guide provided a deep dive into the history and culture of the region. The storytelling is engaging and gave me a much deeper appreciation for the sites I visited. The photography is stunning, making it both a practical tool and a beautiful keepsake from my travels."
We had a very nice and smooth experience with many activities and Khanh took good care of us in the background that everything works out well
We booked the trip over klook and got the info, that we couldn’t board the boat we initially wanted as it was fully booked already but Maddie helped us to find another very satisfying option. Thank you for your help 🥰🫶🏼! We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the cruise. We got on the Du Sen Boat and had a really funny guide, Minh. We really enjoyed our time with you! The food was nice and the cabin was amazing! We had a balcony and a cozy room. I’d definitely recommend this trip!
Wonderful 2D1N experience at Ha Long Bay cruise Calista. Aaron helped in arranging the trip at the last moment. Everything was absolute luxury. Felt the check-out time could be a bit late though..9.30AM is a bit early
It was a good experience. We were contacted a day before with all the details of the trip. Next morning we were picked up from hotel too on time. Everything was well organised😇
Amazing coordination and attention from the sst travel team, great experience on the boat. Would definitely repeat it.
it was really really nice and worth every penny! we really enjoyed a lot🥰 the views especially at the sunset were soo soo amazing that no words can explain that. The guide picked us up at 8am and dropped us at 8 pm. It was perfect for a day trip. Everything was managed so smoothly by Maddie, who who very proactive and helped us whenever we needed any information. Maddie also took care of our bus travel which was an upgrade than what we had booked for! highly recommended.
The journey to Halong Bay was a truly enjoyable experience, ranking as one of the highlights of my Vietnam trip. Mr. Thanh's assistance was greatly appreciated, as he was both very helpful and highly informative. #THANH
It was a great experience, I had one f the best times in my life. I also met a lot of people from all over the world who were as excited as I was. Also, the admin, dolphine, helped a lot.
Wonderful tour experience. Everything went smoothly. Staff was very friendly and easy to communicate with. My sister and I had a wonderful time.
I went with my girlfriend, great experience, evwrything was very good and entertaining, our guide Toan was very knowledgeable as well, we spent a very good day between cruise and activities!
It was nice tour with good planing and entertainment and adventure . So I can say it was lifetime experience for me and my family.
Great experience... good agent, travel, guide, facility of cruise awesome.... abundance meals during meal time....
I had a wonderful experience! Everyone on the staff was exceptionally helpful and warm, making the day even more special. The tour was absolutely breathtaking, and the lovely weather added to the overall beauty of the day.
We had opted for a day cruise to halong bay. Everything from the start of the trip till the end was smooth. All the staff were very cooperative. The lunch buffet was delicious on the cruise. Thank you very much for all the help provided. Will surely be back again
Tour arrangement was extremely professional and excellent I was solo going for this adventure but tour guide kept me good company and helped me with all queries with ease. I would strongly recommend them and halong bay is a experience of lifetime.
The tour was well organised and the pick up was done on time. Mickey the tour organiser was very helpful and assisted to organise the tour outside the app. All the best and appreciate all the help provided
Visiting Halong Bay was truly a memorable experience. The bus ride, cruise, and staff were all excellent, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. A special mention to our trip supervisor, Kaylee, who arranged everything beautifully and went above and beyond to assist me with my queries throughout the trip. Her warmth and professionalism made the experience even more special. Highly recommend this tour to anyone planning to visit Halong Bay!
We had such a great time! Everything was well planned and coordinated, and our guide was super friendly and explained things really well. The cruise was lovely too, with a tasty buffet and great service. Our tour operator Dolphin also messaged me a few days before with all the trip details, which was really helpful. Would definitely recommend SST Travel for tours from Hanoi.
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