2-Day Ha Long Bay Luxury Cruise: Private Balcony Cabins

Wake on the water and choose your own pace through limestone karsts

A 2-day luxury cruise through Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay aboard the Calista with private balcony cabins, gourmet meals, and guided activities. Day 1 brings you aboard at Tuan Chau Port for lunch, then kayaking or bamboo boat rides to Pearl Farm and Luon Cave, followed by a Vietnamese cooking demo and BBQ dinner. Day 2 opens with optional sunrise Vovinam martial arts on deck, then exploration of Surprise Cave or Thien Canh Son Cave before returning to Hanoi by mid-afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Embark and Explore Ha Long Bay

• Board Calista Cruise at Tuan Chau Port
• Enjoy welcome drinks and canapés
• Settle into private balcony cabin
• Have gourmet lunch in Bayview Dining Restaurant
• Explore Ha Long Bay natural wonders
• Pass Pearl Farm and visit Sung Sot Cave
• Relax with sunset tea at Calista Breeze Bar
• Join Vietnamese cooking demonstration
• Enjoy BBQ dinner under the stars
• Try squid fishing or get a massage

Day 2: Morning Activities and Return to Hanoi

• Sunrise Vovinam martial arts session on deck
• Have traditional Vietnamese breakfast
• Explore Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat
• Enjoy Chef’s Performance Brunch on cruise
• Return to Hanoi with refreshment stop
• Arrive in Hanoi mid-afternoon

The experience

The cruise boards at Tuan Chau Port with welcome drinks and canapés, then settles you into a private balcony cabin overlooking the bay. Lunch arrives in the Bayview Dining Restaurant as you glide past limestone islands. The afternoon splits between kayaking or bamboo boat rides, towels provided, around Pearl Farm and Luon Cave, where the water runs so clear the limestone walls reflect above and below. Back on deck, you watch the sunset from the Calista Breeze Bar with afternoon tea, then join the chef for a Vietnamese cooking demonstration before a BBQ dinner under the stars. Squid fishing, a massage, or simply the rhythm of the bay fill the evening.

Morning breaks with an optional Vovinam martial arts session on the top deck: a uniquely Vietnamese practice that connects body and spirit as the sun rises over the water. Breakfast features hand-pounded squid rolls and local specialties, then you choose between kayaking to Surprise Cave (Sung Sot), with its million-year-old limestone formations, or exploring Thien Canh Son Cave by boat. The Chef's Performance Brunch sends you off with flavors as memorable as the vistas. You disembark by late morning and return to Hanoi with a refreshment stop, arriving around 2:30 to 3 p.m.

Four purchase options let you pick your bay: Bai Tu Long for a quieter, more exclusive experience; Ha Long Bay for the classic limestone scenery; a day-cruise version if you prefer not to overnight; or Lan Ha Bay near Cat Ba Island, where around 300 karst islands and fewer crowds create a more peaceful setting. All options include the private cabin, all meals, bilingual guides, activities, and admission fees. Pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter is included. Transfers outside that area carry a surcharge.

What’s included

• Private balcony cabin with panoramic views and in-room amenities (tea, coffee, mineral water).
• infinity pool, jacuzzi and fitness center access.
• all meals including gourmet lunch, BBQ dinner, Vietnamese breakfast and Chef's Performance Brunch.
• welcome drinks and canapés, afternoon tea and Happy Hour snacks.
• bilingual tour guides and all attraction admission fees.
• kayaking and bamboo boat rides with towels provided.
• sunrise Vovinam martial arts class.
• Vietnamese cooking demonstration.
• squid fishing.
• Wi-Fi and satellite TV in cabin.
• service charges and insurance.

Options for this experience

4 options

6-Star Day Cruise on Ha Long BayGuide in English · 08:00

Bai Tu Long Bay 6-Star CruiseGuide in English · 08:00Private balcony cabin with ocean view, featuring luxury furnishings and amenities, from which you can see all of Halong Bay. Local activities include visiting Thien Canh Son Cave, exploring Cong Do, kayaking in the Cap La area, sunbathing, swimming, a cooking demonstration class, and squid fishing. Onboard activities include a cooking class, tai chi class, squid fishing, a sunset party, happy hour, a visit to Vung Vieng Village, swimming, and kayaking. This 2-day tour is a 2-day Bai Tu Long Bay stay on a luxury 6-star cruise with a private balcony, covering all Halong Bay destinations. Meals and welcome drink: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, a welcome drink, and 2 mineral water bottles in the room. Less touristy area: discover the beautiful Bai Tu Long destination, with plenty of activities including swimming, kayaking, and Vung Vieng Village. Transfer: pickup and drop-off from Hanoi to Halong and back to Hanoi on client request, starting from the departure point. The best service: we provide top service and customer care step by step, along with authentic service and many activities on the trip.

Luxury 6-Star Cruise in Halong BayGuide in English · 08:00Private balcony cabin with fully luxurious furniture, ocean view, private bathroom, and all luxury amenities. Local highlights include visiting Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking or bamboo boat rides at Luon Cave, a cooking class, squid fishing, kayaking, and swimming. Onboard activities include squid fishing, a sunset party, a cooking demonstration class, and tai chi in the morning, with a set menu served for dinner and a buffet for lunch. Duration: 2 days, a 2-day 6-star cruise with a private balcony cabin, visiting Sung Sot Cave, kayaking at Luon Cave, Titop Island, and swimming on the beach. Included meals and welcome drink: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, a welcome drink, and 2 mineral water bottles in the room, with a lunch buffet and set-menu dinner served. 2-day luxury 6-star cruise: explore all the highlight destinations of Halong, including caves, kayaking, trekking, swimming, and bamboo boat rides. Transfer by luxury limousine: pickup and drop-off depend on client request, with a 2.5-hour highway transfer. Best option in Halong Bay: a top choice for staying on a luxury cruise with top service.

Lan Ha 6 Star Cruise and BalconyGuide in English · 08:00Private balcony cabin with open view, full luxury furniture and amenities, and a private balcony. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower and full amenities. Local highlights include Da Chong Islet, Duck Islet, kayaking, squid fishing, swimming, a sunset party, Dark and Bright Cave, a cooking class, and tai chi. Onboard activities include squid fishing, a sunset party, a cooking class, and tai chi in the morning. Duration: 2 days, a 2-day discovery of Halong and Lan Ha Bay on a 6-star cruise with a private balcony cabin. Meals and welcome drink: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, and 2 mineral water bottles in the room, with buffet and set menu service, including vegetarian options. Discover Lan Ha Bay in 2 days: explore Lan Ha Bay on a luxury 6-star cruise with a private balcony cabin and ocean view, plus swimming, kayaking, and fishing. Transfer by limousine bus: pickup and drop-off depend on client request, with a 2.5-hour highway transfer. Top service provided: the best service, personal care, and many fun activities.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 25

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Halong Bay Lux Cruises

Is this one for you?Choose the bay that matches your pace: Bai Tu Long if you want fewer tourists and hidden caves, Ha Long if you prefer the classic limestone scenery, or Lan Ha near Cat Ba Island if you're drawn to 300 karst islands and the quietest waters. The overnight cabin lets you wake on the water and choose kayaking or boat rides at each stop, so you set the rhythm of exploration without the rush of a day trip.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What's included in the meals on the 2-day cruise?

All meals are included: gourmet lunch on Day 1, BBQ dinner, Vietnamese breakfast on Day 2, and a Chef's Performance Brunch before disembark. The cooking demonstration on Day 1 teaches you to prepare Vietnamese specialties, and you eat what you learn.

Can I kayak or do I have to take a bamboo boat?

You choose at each stop. Kayaking and bamboo boat rides are both offered around Pearl Farm, Luon Cave, and the other sites. Towels are provided either way.

What is Surprise Cave like?

Surprise Cave (Sung Sot) is a natural wonder with million-year-old limestone formations inside. You explore it by kayak or bamboo boat, and the dazzling white karsts and emerald water create the atmosphere the cave's name promises.

Is the sunrise Vovinam class mandatory?

No, it's optional. The session happens on the top deck at sunrise on Day 2, but you can sleep in or watch from your balcony instead.

How far is Bai Tu Long Bay from the more crowded Ha Long Bay?

Bai Tu Long Bay is a quieter extension of Ha Long Bay, located a few kilometers away with fewer tourists and more peaceful landscapes. The cruise reaches it within the morning departure from Hanoi, and the calmer waters and hidden caves make it ideal if you want to avoid the crowds.

Do I need to arrange my own transfer from Hanoi?

Pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter is included in your booking. If your hotel is outside the Old Quarter, a surcharge of $25 per person applies for the round-trip transfer.