Day Tour Serenity Cruise at Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi, Hai Phong
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Lan Ha Bay cruise day tour from Hanoi, Cat Ba Island and Hai Phong City with unique itinerary on Serenity Grandeur Cruise with lots of outdoor activities like kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, jumping, etc.
Lan Ha Bay not only appeals to tourists by its majestic scenery but also charms them with the harmony between nature and people, long-lasting cultural values, and a rich biological system (Ham Ech, Ang and Tung Cave System). It's such a regret if you visit Cat Ba but skip the experience in Lan Ha Bay - one of the most extraordinary bays on the planet!
Highlight
1. An exclusive one-day journey from Hanoi to Cat Ba and Lan Ha Bay awaits.
2. Luxury cruise features spacious areas, a chill rooftop bar, two restaurants, water slide floating swimming pool …
3. Unique route unveils the wild, untouched beauty of Lan Ha Bay.
4. Ignite your adventurous spirit with kayaking.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is already included in the total duration of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Hanoi
To offer a more unique experience with a sense of tranquility and unspoiled nature, the journey begins at Beo Pier, the furthest tourist pier on the island. As a result, the transfer from Hanoi takes around 3.5 hours, including several steps: a bus from Hanoi to Got Pier, a short high-speed ferry to the island, and a final transfer by bus to the pier. 7:00 – 7:30 Get picked up in your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or our office – No. 106 Tran Nhat Duat, then travel via the 5B expressway to Hai Phong, stopping briefly at V52 in Gia Loc. In Hai Phong, take the sea-crossing road from Tan Vu to Lach Huyen port, enjoying scenic views of Dinh Vu port. Travel to Cai Vieng from Got Pier or Dong Bai Pier.
Cat Ba Island
10:15 – 10:30 Reach "CAT BA PEARL ISLAND." Drive on a scenic road between the sea and the green mountains of Cat Ba National Park.
What‘s Included
Experienced and professional tour guide
Free 1 bottle of water
Lunch on cruise
Kayak, swimming
Welcome drink
Entrance ticket, sightseeing ticket - Serenity Explorer Cruise
Vietnamese/ English speaking guide on boat
Round trip transfer Ha Noi Old Quarter (or Hai Phong city or Cat Ba Town)
Drinks at bar
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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Pick-up & Drop-off from Hanoi
Pick-up & Drop-off from Hanoi
Pickup included
Pick Cat Ba & Drop Hanoi
Pick Cat Ba & Drop Hanoi
Pickup included
Pick-up & Drop-off from Cat Ba
Pick-up & Drop-off from Cat Ba
Pickup included
Pick Hanoi & Drop Cat Ba
Pick Hanoi & Drop Cat Ba
Pickup included
Pick & Drop from Hai Phong
Pick & Drop from Hai Phong
Pickup included
Pick Hai Phong & Drop Cat Ba
Pick Hai Phong & Drop Cat Ba
Pickup included
Pick Hai Phong & Drop Hanoi
Pick Hai Phong & Drop Hanoi
Pickup included
Reviews
132 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highlight of our Vietnam trip! Highest recommendation for this tour
cimi1980,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was a highlight of our two weeks in Vietnam. Value of this excursion is phenomenal! The staff were friendly, the lead guide had a great sense of humour, and service was top notch. Our boat was the newest and nicest in all of Lan Ha Bay. If you find another serenity cruise listing with pictures of an older boat- that one is no longer in service, it's just the new boat now in operation. Everything from pick up to drop off at the end of the day (Cat Ba island for us) was perfection. Loved that the operator only books the boat to about 1/3 of capacity so there is lots of room for all passengers.
Amazing experience in Cat Ba
dolinam298,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was perfect,excellent preparation, no dead timing, the trip was perfectly managed! Our guide, Tony, demonstrated excellent human skills, empathic, excellent English,excellent entertainer -he was everywhere providing explanations and being thoughtful with every client and what I appreciated the most: sharing his true love for his motherland!! Good variety of the food with vegetarian choice . All activities were very carefully prepared ( fish massage, jumping in the water,kayaking,cycling) We enjoyed the most the kayaking,but not only; and being prepared: the name of the boat(serenity) is a prediction of what you can expect from this trip!
Top Trip, Brilliant Billy
A6068ONdanielv,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Billy was absolutely fantastic and truly made our trip from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, his humour and warm personality stood out, he had everyone smiling and instantly created such a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. The organisation at the port was honestly the best I’ve experienced anywhere in Asia. Everything ran smoothly, efficiently, and without stress, which made a huge difference to the start of our day. Billy was incredibly helpful throughout—always attentive, approachable, and ready to go the extra mile to make sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time. He’s a real credit to the team, and I couldn’t recommend him highly enough. Thank you, Billy, for making our day so special!
Wonderful
Alice H,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ha was a great tour guide, professional, warm, earnest. Food was surprisingly great (I had low expectations for a buffet). The cruise ship had great internet, which was a godsend because I had an urgent family matter during the cruise.
Highly recommend for couples
Aneesha K,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a lovely time! The crew was very helpful and made the day very enjoyable
Unreal day in Lan Ha Bay – absolute highlight
N8658MKcraigh,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely incredible day on the Serenity Cruise through Lan Ha Bay – easily the highlight of our Vietnam trip. Our guide, Cong Hua (aka “Happy”), truly lived up to his name. He was energetic, positive, and had such an infectious personality that made the whole day even better. The day started cruising through the stunning karst landscapes (those limestone cliffs are unreal), followed by kayaking around the bay which was a lot of fun. We also explored a small island, then had the chance to swim and jump off the boat – such a great experience. Lunch on board was excellent, with plenty of food and great attention to dietary requirements and allergies. After maybe one too many coffees, we jumped on a bicycle ride through Viet Hai village, which was a really cool way to see local life. The fish foot massage was a funny and memorable bonus! We finished the day cruising back with fresh fruit and tea, which was the perfect way to wind down. Everything was super well organised, including hotel pickup from Cat Ba and drop-off back in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Highly recommend this tour – it covers so much in one day and is an unforgettable way to experience Lan Ha Bay!
Lovely day trip! Would recommend!
P7929CJjoc,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From Hanoi, we woke up early, around 5:30a to be picked up and shuttled over to Cat Ba. The journey was a bit long but not too bad. Once we arrived at the ferry, we were greeted by our guide, Tony. Tony was very knowledgeable and presented our itinerary very clearly. We had a nice kayak experience in the morning around 10:30a, a short walk, a short swim, and then lunch. Lunch was served around 12:30p and it was tasty and cooked fresh on board. After lunch, we took a nice 30 min nap on the top level of the boat and enjoyed the lovely scenery. We then arrived at the national park for a bike ride to a village where we experienced a fish massage and some local rice wine. Only complaint here is that the time was too short! We wrapped up the day with tea and fruit as the boat brought us back to the dock and dropped us off at our hotels. Despite the light on/off rain, Tony made sure we had a perfect day!
Perfect experience
67iv ns,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was of the best experiences in Vietnam, it was complete in all senses. It was not a really good weather but we make an extra of visiting a village in middle of no where in the island of Cat Ba. One of the best experiences I could have , Tony is the MVP.
First tour of the new lunar year
Paolo S,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my girlfriend joined the first tour of the new year. The trip was very well managed, despite the foggy day we did all the activities and more ! The food was also amazing ! Tony our guide was very genuine, funny and professional! We had a lovely time in Cat Ba, definitely recommended.
Amazing.
Experience633954,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience, I would say one of the best of my trip to Vietnam. The guide is called Cong Hau, a very nice and funny boy. This excision is worth it, I recommend it 100%
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