There are so many cruises on Halong Bay that it gets very difficult to find the one that’s best for you. Don’t worry, keep following these 3 criteria: Cruise tour duration, cruise & boat activities to help you decide the most suitable one.

1. Visiting time

There are two options to consider for the length of a cruise tour: do you want to take a day cruise or an overnight cruise, and if so, how many nights will you stay?

But of course, this will also involve your budget. There are many categories of cruises, such as: Luxury cruises, Mid-range cruises, Budget cruises, Private cruises, Day cruises, Party cruises, …

2. Itineraries

This natural wonder has many places to visit such as Cat Ba Island, Vung Vieng Floating Village, Trong Cave, Ba Trai Dao Beach, Trung Trang Cave, Cong Do or Cong Dam,… Mainly they are divided into 3 main attractions: caves, villages and beaches (or islands). So find out which one is most interesting and appealing to you then search for cruises within your budget that have the itineraries that match your expectations. Note that this itinerary is subject to change depending on the weather and season, so make sure to confirm this with your itinerary at the time of booking.

3. Cruise activities

- You can visit the floating village: If you see this activity listed in the cruise itinerary, you will have the opportunity to see the seafood farm, understand more about the living conditions of the local people. Not all tours include this activity; it depends on your needs.

- You can go swimming: Depending on the program, you may have the opportunity to stop at an island or beach to swim, sunbathe or simply enjoy the atmosphere of the bay. On some occasions, you can even jump out into the middle of the bay for a swim.

- You can kayak: All cruises allow tourists to kayak past different caves. This can be a fun activity that tourists often ask for.

- You can go caving: The huge caves in Halong Bay will surprise you. Stepping inside the caves, you will definitely be amazed at the breathtaking view of nature’s more than a-thousand-year creation.

There are many other activities such as taking a cooking class on the cruise, tai chi class on the sundeck, tea ceremony, and more.

In conclusion, before embarking on any trip, you must take the time to thoroughly research the information. You can email us through our supporting email reservations@thehalongtour.com for the best advisory.