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Experience more of Ha Long Bay on this full-day cruise featuring the longest sailing route to avoid rush hours. Discover stunning limestone islands, hidden corners of the bay, and enjoy activities such as kayaking, cave exploration, and relaxing onboard. With a comfortable cruise, professional guide, and well-planned itinerary, this trip is perfect for travelers who want to see more in just one day.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ha Long Bay is so beautiful and it's crowded every day, especially in summer and weekends
Follow up the policy of Halong bay administration about environment, they don't allow to bring plastic bottle water to the boat & visit spots. But tourists can bring multi-use bottle/ glass bottle/ thermos bottle...Or you can leave your plastic water bottle in your bag to pass the gate!
Sometimes, you will see garbages on Ha Long Bay due to changes in flowing water and tides, garbages from other places come to to Ha Long Bay. Government, local people, travel companies... are trying their best to clean up Ha Long Bay.
Tipping is entirely optional. You are under no obligation to tip, even if asked by locals. We provide this advice to help you avoid any inconvenience.
What To Expect
Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
06:50 - 07:20: Our driver picks up people around and depart for Halong Bay. Have a short break before arriving Halong. If you are already in Halong, please skip this part.
Halong Bay
10:00: Upon arrival at harbour, you will check-in and get on board the cruise then starts a trip to discover the World Heritage. 10:30: Enjoy welcome drink. The cruise departs from Tuan Chau harbor for a joyful journey to discover the beauty of the world heritage Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you will have chance to pass through the grandeur of the legendary bay with thousands of limestone islands such as: Dog Rock, Duck Rock and especially Thumb Rock - a beautiful limestone islet rising from sea water in the shape of a giant thumb. Mother Nature has put Thumb Rock here to send a message of goodness to every passenger cruising in the ancient bay. 12:00: Have a huge buffet lunch with variety of dishes including seafood and Vietnamese traditional food.
Options
With Pickup From Hanoi
Pickup included
Start/Finish From Halong City
Pickup is NOT included Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water on the bus (Excluded if you book the options FROM HALONG)
Transportation (Excluded if you book the options FROM HALONG)
Lunch
Kayaking OR Bamboo Boat (only choose one)
Boat in Halong bay
Drinks
Tips and Taxs
Travel insurance
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
Lori F,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great pretrip communication from the company and from our guide Kimi (Nguyen) in the day of the tour. Really appreciated the picture of the meeting point. He did a great job keeping our group together and giving us information about each stop. We enjoyed the trip. The food on the boat for lunch was very good and much more than we expected. Highly recommend.
Halong bay
David N,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our experience today was magical Lee was really informative really caring really kind to the whole group. The weather was really challenging and he managed to navigate his way around making the day the best it could be well done Lee you are amazing.
Ha long bay one day cruise
Trail34978067256,Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trip went as planned. Tommy, the local guide was very efficient and warm. Lunch was good. Evening tea could do with more snacks and no wine (as it was not good). One complimentary water bottle should be given on the boat.
Amazing
ingai360,Dec 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was amazing. Thank you to Viet he help me with choose best cruise! I enjoyed every moment of been there. Cruise was cleane and with wonderful and kind stuff. For sure it’s worth it to go there and see it with your eyes 🥰
Halong Bay day trip from Hanoi
edgarcC642ZO,Jun 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I enjoyed the tour and the organization. The place was crowded and the activities short. Bit the boat ride was enjoyable.
Halong Bay
Eithne O,Feb 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing day with our guide Dylan. He was excellent and very helpful. The food was really nice and plenty of it. The sights and scenery were magnificent. Would highly recommend this tour company
Cong Cruise Halong Bay trip
ParkSYi,Jan 25, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Old Quarter Travel and Cong Cruise for an amazing day in Halong Bay. Our family and I had a great time in Halong Bay with Cong Cruise Team. Thank you guys and Happy New Year!
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