The 4 Best Luxury Yacht Cruises in Hanoi

1.2-Day: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay Luxury Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 842 reviews · from $110Our pick

Spend two full days exploring northern Vietnam from Hanoi. Visit Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave, Titop Island, Sung Sot Cave, and Luon Cave, with buffet meals, kayaking, swimming, and a sunset party. Guides such as Sunny Chuong and Ken are known for lively storytelling, but both days return to Hanoi and include long transfers.

“Perfect! The guide Ken was very kind and helpful! Thank you Vietnam!! 🇻🇳🇨🇱”

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2.Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 673 reviews · from $62

Leave Hanoi by limousine for a full day on Ha Long Bay aboard a modern five-star cruise. Explore Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim at Ti Top Island, and enjoy a buffet lunch, jacuzzi, and sunset snacks. Guides include Tinh, Henry, Jason, Nam, and Trinh.

“Jason was a great guide for our group. Very knowledgeable and clear communicator.”

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3.All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · from $50Best value

Spend one night aboard a small-group Ha Long Bay cruise with an English-speaking guide, private balcony cabin, meals, caves, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing. Guides such as Sunny, Tom, Alex, and Cong have led past departures. Hanoi transfers cost extra.

“Not for people younger than 45. Quality of attention drops if solo traveling. And not a 2 day tour, you go on the boat at 12:00 pm day One and are out of your cabin at 9:15 AM day 2. While the whole time you are being herded by the (yes very friendly) staff.”

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4.All-Inclusive 3 Day/2 Night Halong Luxury Cruise Meals, Cave, Kayaking, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 346 reviews · from $290

Spend two nights aboard a 5-star Halong Bay cruise with an English-speaking guide, balcony cabin, full meals, caves, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, cooking, and a day boat excursion. Routes may cover Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, or Bai Tu Long Bay, with guides such as Kenny, Ha, Chinh, or Gin depending on departure.

“We were disappointed with the room as there were not exactly like the pictures . We had booked the highest priced cruise and unfortunately we were not given the name of the ship before 24 hrs of departure. The first day was so busy and crowded but the second day it was magical . We were a small group and we went to less touristy places . The food was amazing as was the staff . There are no activities after dinner except for the squid fishing which was lame . No tv working so evenings were boring . I think that the fact that the ship caters to 1…”

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