Boat Cruise in Cat Ba

8.00: Our bus will pick you up at our office (210,1/4 street, Cat Ba Town) and then transfer you to BEO Harbour, about 1 km
8.15- 11.30: Our trip starts cruising through Floating Fishing Village (one of the oldest villages in Viet Nam). Our tour guide will tell you many things different about the life of fishermen and their families.
Visiting and enjoying hundreds of different and amazing landscapes of limestone islands such as turtle islets, toad islets, and candle islets … on Lan Ha Bay.
Keep cruising to the border between Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, where you enjoy kayaking (1.5 hours) through BRIGHT CAVE -DARK CAVE - BAT CAVE to explore the beauty of nature in hidden lagoons.
Moving to a private swimming zone in the middle of Ha Long Bay named Cam Lagoon where there is a tranquil area and you can swim for half an hour in blue, clear water and jump from the deck of the boat.
12.00 - 13.00: Having lunch with Vietnamese cuisine, seafood, and vegetarian food on the boat.
13.00 - 14.30: You can blow off some steam by sleeping in the boat or sitting on the deck of the boat to enjoy sunbathing and taking photos while we come back by another route to take you to VIET HAI harbor
14.30 – 16.30: From Viet Hai harbor, cycling to cross rice fields to Viet Hai village (fascinating experience). Stroll around the village to meet some friendly locals, and learn about their life and culture there. Farm with them if you like (seasonal).
You can experience the feeling of being massaged by many fish.
16.30 - 17.00: Get on the boat and return to Cat Ba Town. Our bus will bring you back to our office or your hotel, ending a full-day cruise trip.

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Today you will hike to see panoramic views of the bay, kayak and explore caves

Cat Ba - Lan Ha Bay - Halong Bay - Cat Ba

This Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay cruise is perfect if you're a traveller who wants to explore the best of the bay in 1 day! Highlights of the cruise includes hiking to panoramic views of the bay, kayaking through hidden lagoons, exploring caves, and swimming in the clear blue waters of Cam Lagoon. You'll also visit Viet Hai village and immerse yourself in the local culture. What's special is that you'll get to cycle on Cat Ba Island! Note: This trip departs from Cat Ba Town What to Expect<ul><li>Hiking to panoramic views of the bay</li><li>Kayaking through BRIGHT CAVE - DARK CAVE - BAT CAVE</li><li>Exploring hidden lagoons and limestone islands</li><li>Swimming in the tranquil waters of Cam Lagoon</li><li>Visiting Viet Hai village and interacting with locals</li><li>Experiencing a fish massage</li><li>Enjoying a delicious lunch with Vietnamese cuisine</li><li>Relaxing on the deck and taking in the beautiful scenery</li><li>Returning to Cat Ba Town by boat and bus</li></ul> Amenities/Facilities<ul><li>Dining area for your lunch</li><li>A small sundeck for your sunbathing with a great view of Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay</li><li>Includes all entrance fees, kayak rental, lunch, and an English-speaking guide</li></ul>

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Boat Cruise

1 Day Lan Ha Bay + Halong Bay Cruise | From Cat Ba

This Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay cruise is perfect if you're a traveller who wants to explore the best of the bay in 1 day!Highlights of the cruise includes hiking to panoramic views of the bay, kayaking through hidden lagoons, exploring caves, and swimming in the clear blue waters of Cam Lagoon. You'll also visit Viet Hai village and immerse yourself in the local culture. What's special is that you'll get to cycle on Cat Ba Island!Note: This trip departs from Cat Ba TownWhat to ExpectHiking to panoramic views of the bayKayaking through BRIGHT CAVE - DARK CAVE - BAT CAVEExploring hidden lagoons and limestone islandsSwimming in the tranquil waters of Cam LagoonVisiting Viet Hai village and interacting with localsExperiencing a fish massageEnjoying a delicious lunch with Vietnamese cuisineRelaxing on the deck and taking in the beautiful sceneryReturning to Cat Ba Town by boat and busAmenities/FacilitiesDining area for your lunchA small sundeck for your sunbathing with a great view of Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long BayIncludes all entrance fees, kayak rental, lunch, and an English-speaking guide

Explore hidden lagoons, kayak through caves. 


We did the day tour from Cat Ba island and it was an awesome experience! Our guide was very informative and attentive, and included various activities for us to do! The landscapes and the scenery were amazing! I highly recommend this tour.

We did the day tour from Cat Ba island and it was an awesome experience! Our guide was very informative and attentive, and included various activities for us to do! The landscapes and the scenery were amazing! I highly recommend this tour. 

B was a great guide, thank you! :)

Cat Ba is a very nice alternative to Ha Long Bay. With beautiful nature (you can also trek in this national park). 

Very nice guide. Good schedule with bicycle, swimming, kayaking, lunch and everything in a chill mood. Good and big lunch on the boat. Small boat and not too big group. Well done. We did not meet the locals in the village (but they might not want to be bothered). 

They made all efforts possible for us to be back on time for the last bus to Hanoi (at 5 pm).

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Cat Ba is a very nice alternative to Ha Long Bay. With beautiful nature (you can also trek in this national park). 

Very nice guide. Good schedule with bicycle, swimming, kayaking, lunch and everything in a chill mood. Good and big lunch on the boat. Small boat and not too big group. Well done. We did not meet the locals in the village (but they might not want to be bothered). 

They made all efforts possible for us to be back on time for the last bus to Hanoi (at 5 pm). 

The owner and staff are amazing. They are very friendly and accommodating. Always checking on us (guests), food are always serve warm and on time, guide was courteous and attentive.

The owner and staff are amazing. They are very friendly and accommodating. Always checking on us (guests), food are always serve warm and on time, guide was courteous and attentive.

Great tour! Our tour guide was upbeat and engaging, and shared a lot with us throughout the tour. The activities were great - even though it was quite cold (in December), we had a great time on the boat, kayaking and cycling around the fishing village. Tour was extremely well organised - everything was on time, pickup/dropoff was seamless. Highly recommend!

Great tour! Our tour guide was upbeat and engaging, and shared a lot with us throughout the tour. The activities were great - even though it was quite cold (in December), we had a great time on the boat, kayaking and cycling around the fishing village. Tour was extremely well organised - everything was on time, pickup/dropoff was seamless. Highly recommend!

We had a good time on the tour save for the fact that it was not entirely what we expected or paid for. It was not max 12 people, it was a group of about 30. We didn’t hike, go through the caves and there weren’t enough kayaks for everyone so we unfortunately missed out on all that. The tour certainly rests on its laurels, that being the scenic location. I will say the bike ride to the small village was certainly a highlight, and you will be well fed!

We had a good time on the tour save for the fact that it was not entirely what we expected or paid for. It was not max 12 people, it was a group of about 30. We didn’t hike, go through the caves and there weren’t enough kayaks for everyone so we unfortunately missed out on all that. The tour certainly rests on its laurels, that being the scenic location. I will say the bike ride to the small village was certainly a highlight, and you will be well fed! 

There were 35 people on the boat. The tour was nice but we wanted a small group tour and that is why we accepted to pay more, but we were really disappointed on the boat because there was no place for everyone to have a nice seat.

There were 35 people on the boat. The tour was nice but we wanted a small group tour and that is why we accepted to pay more, but we were really disappointed on the boat because there was no place for everyone to have a nice seat.

Fantastic small tour. Just the right pace and mix of activity and rest. Guide was really informative and so helpful with everything

2D1N Cat Ba Cruise

Fantastic small tour. Just the right pace and mix of activity and rest.  Guide was really informative and so helpful with everything 

Brilliant experience of another world
 Excellent adventure kayaking through the bay between limestone monuments, going through spectacular caves into hidden lagoons!! We spent the night floating on the water
 The most serene tranquil experience 
 Our guide Mocha was super friendly and helpful as were all the staff

Brilliant experience of another world
Excellent adventure kayaking through the bay between limestone monuments, going through spectacular caves into hidden lagoons!! We spent the night floating on the water
The most serene tranquil experience 
 Our guide Mocha was super friendly and helpful as were all the staff


The staff were friendly and really helpful, they went out of their way to make the trio enjoyable. The kayaking was beautiful and we enjoyed all the activities. We enjoyed the small group that were on the tour and B our host was delightful as he shared info and engaged with us. He did a great job of looking after us all from the time we arrived until we were safely on our way again after the trip. I would highly recommend this trip if you are looking for a fun filled but low key cruise that is family friendly.

The staff were friendly and really helpful, they went out of their way to make the trio enjoyable. The kayaking was beautiful and we enjoyed all the activities. We enjoyed the small group that were on the tour and B our host was delightful as he shared info and engaged with us. He did a great job of looking after us all from the time we arrived until we were safely on our way again after the trip. I would highly recommend this trip if you are looking for a fun filled but low key cruise that is family friendly.

Cat Ba Smiles Tour have been pleasing travellers with their hospitality and well-organised trips for a few years. Du and his staffs are very responsible, responsive and do their absolute best to make sure travellers have the most enjoyable way of seeing the archipelago.

Cat Ba Smile Tours

Cat Ba Smiles Tour have been pleasing travellers with their hospitality and well-organised trips for a few years. Du and his staffs are very responsible, responsive and do their absolute best to make sure travellers have the most enjoyable way of seeing the archipelago.