Best Luxury Yacht Cruises in Vietnam — Our Top 13

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 $50Top rated

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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5.Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Full Day Trip – Amethyst Luxury Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $50

Spend 7.5 hours on the modern Amethyst Day Cruise, with a rooftop Jacuzzi, lunch, kayaking or bamboo boat through Luon Cave, Sung Sot Cave, and Ti Top Island. Guides such as Rosie, Brenna, Lily, Phuong, and Y are praised for friendly service and clear English. Hanoi transfers cost extra.

“The Amythyst was a really nice boat - very clean, staff were lovely and buffet lunch was good. The jacuzzi was also a highlight. The actual cruise was excellent and just the right amount of time was spent at each site. The cave is worth seeing - there is a photo opportunity inside where you have the option to buy a photo but even if you don't you are given a free keyring. One of the highlights was kayaking. We also paid for the speed boat which was reasonably priced but we didn't see anything amazing so would probably skip. At the last stop, we trekked to the top of…”

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6.From Hanoi: 2-Day Bai Tu Long Bay Luxury Cruise with Jacuzzi

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 160 reviews · from $165

Cruise Bai Tu Long Bay from Hanoi in a small luxury boat with a private jacuzzi cabin, kayaking, Tai Chi, cooking, squid fishing, and cave visits. Guides such as Tom Cruise, Morning, Duc, and Nam have led departures, while seasonal routes include Cong Do or Vung Vieng fishing village.

“Beautiful, clean and comfortable boat. Comfortable room with bathroom, and everything very clean. The staff are well organized, professional and super friendly. Andy, who's the Manager, has a lot of roles to play, but he never loses his smile. Our group left, and 1 hour later they were already welcoming a new group, and I suppose it's like that every day, but the smiles don't disappear, and the pace doesn't slow down”

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7.Cat Ba Island: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day with Luxury Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $38

Spend eight hours on a luxury cruise from Cat Ba, passing Cai Beo Floating Village and Lan Ha Bay’s Turtle and Chopstick Islets. Kayak through Bright Cave, swim at Ba Trai Dao, enjoy lunch, a jacuzzi, and a sunset party. Your live guide speaks Vietnamese or English, and one praised guide is called Black.

“Lovely cruise, great staff, you have enough time to do the activities. We were also given the option to stay 3 hrs longer and watch the sunset which was brilliant, new people do get on the boat at 3 when you have the option to get off but that’s not a problem. It didn’t feel too crowded at all and lots of places to tan, highly recommend !”

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8.Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay Luxury Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 31 reviews

Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave, then spend a night aboard a luxury cruise in Lan Ha Bay. You’ll kayak, swim, join a cooking class and Tai Chi session, and enjoy Vietnamese, Western, and vegetarian meals with an English-speaking guide.

“The tour was very well organised with knowledgeable guides.”

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9.Hanoi: 2D1N Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay by Amanda Luxury Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 29 reviews · from $181

Spend one night aboard Amanda Luxury Cruise, a 20-cabin ship sailing from Tuan Chau through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay. Expect a private balcony and bathtub, kayaking at Tra Bau, Dark and Bright Cave, Vietnamese cooking, Tai Chi, and English or Vietnamese guidance. Hanoi Old Quarter pickup is optional.

“We recently had the pleasure of experiencing an overnight cruise with Amanda Luxury Cruises along Halong Bay, and it was absolutely fantastic. The rooms were clean, neat, and incredibly spacious, providing a comfortable stay. The staff were highly efficient, professional, and ensured everything was well-organized from start to finish. The facilities on the cruise were exceptional—having a balcony and a bathtub added a luxurious touch, allowing us to fully soak in the breathtaking views of Halong Bay. Every aspect of the cruise was thoughtfully planned and executed, making it a seamless and memorable experience. A special mention to the cruise team for going above and beyond to make it an…”

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10.Halong Bay Luxury Cruise: Kayak&Swim,Cave, Party BEST SELLER

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · from $43

Spend six hours on a luxury Halong Bay cruise with Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, and Titov Island for swimming or a viewpoint hike. A buffet lunch, Jacuzzi, towels, and sunset snacks are included. Choose Hanoi pickup or meet in Halong.

“Alex was a really kind tourguide. You could ask him anything about Vietnam, the food, the culture or anythingelse and he will answer that. We were just 3 tourists at the tour wich was really nice. It was a really nice tour and the food we tried was really tasty and I tried food there which I probably would‘t order my selfe or didn’t know how to eat in the right way. So that was interessting. What I think wasn’t that good is, that we rushed a little bit from place to place and there could have been maybe one more thing to try. But all in all it was…”

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11.From Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Luxury Cruise Day Tour with Jacuzzi

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · from $63

Spend a full day cruising Ha Long Bay from Hanoi, with optional limousine transfers, a Vietnamese buffet, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking, Titov Island, and a sunset party with coffee, snacks, and jacuzzi time.

“An amazing unforgettable day. Would highly recommend this to everyone 👌 The guide was warm and friendly and very funny.”

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12.Halong Bay Luxury Cruise with Kayaking & Lunch Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · from $43

Join an English-speaking guide from Hanoi’s Old Quarter for a full-day Halong Bay cruise on Hercules Cruise. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim or hike at Titop Island, and enjoy a Vietnamese buffet and sunset snacks.

“We spent over an hour in Hanoi old quarter picking people up. The 2.5 hours transfer is not accurate, it’s over 3. We were picked up at 8.30 and at 12 we arrived at a pearl farm- not even on the itinerary- and stayed for 40mins, it was really just a huge gift shop. Finally we got on a boat at 1pm. Lunch was average to say the best. As we were so late we only had 20min to kayak and 30min at the hike and swim stop. The “party” had fruit and biscuits that disappeared within minutes. We got on a bus back to Hanoi at 7pm and arrived…”

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13.Hanoi: Cat Ba, Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay Luxury Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · from $14Best value

Travel from Hanoi to Cat Ba for a full day on Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays. Cruise past Cai Beo fishing village, visit Viet Hai by bike or electric car, then kayak, swim, and relax on a rooftop deck. Guide Bình is known for clear English and thoughtful help.

“best one day jam packed option available if you want to do all the things but don't have time to do the overnight cruise or get sea sick easily. it was quite a few transfers but it's the minimum needed to get to the event and back and I have no regrets. Bình was the best tourguide we could've asked for and he was super patient and caring even with some of the rowdy folks that were part of our tour. He went above and beyond and even gave us a Vietnamese language crash course. I've had trouble understanding some of the local guides in English, but Bình was the…”

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