Halong Bay Day Tour from Hanoi Largest Luxury Cruise Experience

About this boat trip in Hanoi

• Live guideEnglish, Vietnamese
• Duration13 hours
• CancellationAll sales final
• Pick-upHotel pick-up available
• Activity levelEasy

• Live DJ
• Food on board
• Sunset sail

Timeline: how the party goes

1. Hanoi

   Guests choosing “Depart from Hanoi” are picked up by limousine bus between 07:00–07:30 AM from the Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House. Enjoy a 3-hour comfortable transfer with a short break before boarding the Dolphin Cruise
2. Guests arrive at Halong International Cruise Port between 10:00–10:30 AM and check in at the Legacy Voyages Vietnam Lounge before boarding the Dolphin Cruise for a luxury Halong Bay day tour.

3. Hạ Long Bay

   Around 10:45–11:00 AM, guests are transferred by electric cart to board the Dolphin Halong Cruise and set sail into breathtaking Halong Bay. From 11:00–12:30, enjoy a welcome drink, safety briefing, and premium buffet lunch while cruising past emerald waters and dramatic limestone islands, admiring Halong Bay’s iconic formations and picturesque islets.

4. Hạ Long Bay

   From 12:30–13:45, the cruise stops at Luon Cave, where guests can explore the serene lagoon by sliding through its natural water tunnel. This tranquil spot offers a close connection with Halong Bay’s emerald waters, dramatic limestone formations, and diverse wildlife, creating a memorable and relaxing nature experience.

5. Hạ Long Bay

   From 14:00–15:15, guests cruise to the famous Surprise Cave (Sung Sot Cave), one of Halong Bay’s largest and most magnificent grottoes. Explore its 25,000 m² of shimmering stalactites and stalagmites, marvel at the natural formations, and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of this iconic Halong Bay attraction.

6. Ti Top Island

   From 15:15–16:30, guests visit Titop Island, where they can hike to the summit for a panoramic view of Halong Bay’s limestone karsts or relax and swim at Titop Beach, enjoying the pristine sand, calm waters, and stunning island scenery.

7. Hạ Long Bay

   From 16:30–17:45, guests enjoy snacks and live sunset music or unwind in Vietnam’s largest luxury pool while cruising back through Halong Bay’s stunning scenery. By 17:45–18:00, the cruise returns to Halong Cruise Port, concluding a remarkable luxury day cruise experience.

8. Hanoi

   21.00 - 21.15 Drop off guests at hotel's lobby at Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House (For customers who book option DEPART FROM HANOI). Trip ends.

What’s included

Good to know before you go

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not stroller accessible
• Not suitable for pets
• No public transportation nearby
• Infants must not sit on laps
• Infant seats unavailable

Where the boat leaves in Hanoi

Frequently asked questions