Top 10 Halong Cruises for Every Budget

If you’re short on time and want to see Halong Bay in a day trip from Hanoi, this is perfect for you. This 1-day cruise spends 5.5 hours on water - the longest time any day cruise spends at Halong Bay, so it ensures that you see all the highlights in a day!

Also not many people know this but most day trips will take the non-expressway route from Hanoi to Halong Bay (that takes 4 hours instead of 2, and has annoying tourist trap stops along the way!). Our fave thing about this day cruise is that it takes the shorter route so you don't need to worry about tourist trap shops and get more time at Halong Bay!

If you're short on time and want to treat yourself, this gorgeous modern catamaran is THE way to explore Halong Bay. This cruise comes with a luxury sundeck with fun water slides for you to slide down to the bay and beautiful loft nets for sunbathing. You'll also get to explore the slightly less crowded part of the bay, so you can take IG worthy shots with fewer crowds. It’s the absolute luxe way of experiencing Halong Bay!

This private cruise is perfect for couples, or small groups who would like privacy and flexibility when exploring Halong Bay. Sit back, relax and let the crew members take care of your every need. You can customise your itinerary on this private cruise, and try to avoid the more touristed hotspots.

Many people go to Halong Bay for a romantic weekend. How much more romantic can you get than a spa bathtub in your own suite, overlooking the UNESCO karst landscape of Halong Bay?! This floating 5-star hotel is perfect for couples looking for a romantic getaway in Halong Bay. Not only do you get the usual sightseeing activities, you also have a spa, gym and outdoor jacuzzi onboard to pamper yourselves.

Looking to turn it up and have a lit night? 🤙This party cruise is jam-packed with fun activities: kayaking, swimming, boat jumping, beer yoga, just to name a few. The cruise also has a water trampoline, jacuzzi, and even a live DJ party on board! Why sleep off your hangover in your room when you can do it on the sundeck? 🤪For most travellers, the highlight of this trip is chilling and playing beach volleyball on a private island. Expect to cruise in style, make new friends from across the globe and be slightly/very hungover for most of this cruise!

If you're on a budget, and you want to see a less-touristed side of Halong Bay, this cruise is for you! This is a no-frills option for those who want to see the beauty of the turquoise waters and limestone karts but wish to avoid the crowds of Halong Bay.

This trip will take you to the neighboring and less touristed Lan Ha Bay where you will be able to enjoy all the same views with less people. You will also get a chance to explore Cat Ba Island where you will visit Viet Hai village by bicycle where you can catch a glimpse of how locals live.

This is one of the newest cruise boats, and many guests have commented that it feels like a high-end hotel with amazing views! The staff are very enthusiastic, helpful and are constantly asking how they can make the experience a better one for their guests.

What makes this 2D1N cruise unique is that it also includes the less-touristed Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba in its travel route. So you'll get both luxury and adventure!

If you're looking to pamper yourself, this is one of the nicest and newest boats in Halong Bay. Every room has an ocean-view balcony, and it even has a jacuzzi on deck so you can soak in the views while enjoying a jacuzzi!

This 3D2N trip also has a differentiated itinerary with stops on less-touristed Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay. You can visit the Light & Dark cave, and cycle around Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island. It's one of our fave trips!

If you want to see the gorgeous views of Halong Bay, but with fewer boats, head to adjacent Bai Tu Long Bay.

This 5-star luxury cruise takes you to the Bai Tu Long route, where you can enjoy the same limestone karst landscapes as Halong Bay, but with a fraction of the cruise boats. The boat is also decked out with amenities like a piano bar, on deck jacuzzi and spa so you can get seriously pampered at the same time!

This is for those who don't have much time and want to see all the highlights of North Vietnam! It doesn't cover just the UNESCO site of Halong Bay, but two UNESCO sites - Halong Bay and Ninh Binh, in three days.

This trip starts with a pick up from your hotel in Hanoi and takes you to experience the best of Ninh Binh - from exploring Hao Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, climbing Mua Cave to boating down Tom Coc River. Then you will take a overnight 5-star cruise on Halong Bay to see caves, villages and gorgeous karst landscapes.