Ha Long Bay: Overnight Luxury Cruise with Kayak & Meals

Two Days Floating Through Ha Long Bay's Limestone Cliffs and Hidden Caves

You board at noon, swim or kayak in the afternoon, eat three meals on the boat, sleep in your cabin, wake for Tai Chi and cave exploration, then disembark by lunchtime the next day. The cruise handles all activities, meals, and overnight accommodation. The only decision is whether to add the Hanoi transfer or arrange your own transport to the dock.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Board cruise and explore Halong Bay

• Arrive at dock before 11:45 AM
• Welcome drink at Alisa Cruise Lounge
• Check-in cabin and safety briefing
• Enjoy lunch on board
• Cruise past floating villages and caves
• Visit Titop Island for swimming
• Choose kayaking or visit Pearl Farm Village
• Relax with sunset party on Sky Bar
• Join cooking class and happy hour
• Dinner on board
• Leisure time with bar, movies, and fishing

Day 2: Morning activities and disembark

• Enjoy Tai Chi session on sundeck
• Have coffee, tea, and pastries
• Visit Sung Sot Cave
• Return to cruise
• Check-out and settle bills
• Have brunch on board
• Arrive at harbor and disembark
• Trip ends at 12:30 PM

The experience

The limestone walls rise straight out of the water before you've even left the dock. You're standing on Dock 16 at Tuan Chau Marina, watching the Alisa Cruise materialize: a five-star vessel that's going to be your floating base for the next 36 hours. By 12:30 PM you're checked into your cabin, a welcome drink in hand, and the bay is already opening up around you. The itinerary moves fast: lunch comes first, then a slow cruise past Cua Van Floating Village, Tien Ong Cave, and the limestone formations that make Ha Long Bay what it is. You pass Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock rock, and Incense Burner Island: each one a named landmark that guides have been pointing out to travelers for decades.

Around 3 PM you choose your own path. Either you swim at Ti Top Island's beach (weather permitting), or you take a kayak out into the quieter water, or you visit the Pearl Farm Village to watch locals hand-harvest pearls. You can't do more than one, there isn't time, so you pick what matters to you. By 5:30 PM you're back on deck for sunset, cocktails and juice on the sky bar, then dinner at 7:30. The evening is yours: squid fishing off the rail, a Vietnam cultural film in the lounge, or just sitting with the bay going dark around you. Some people try their luck at night fishing. Most just watch the water and talk.

Day two starts early. Tai Chi on the sundeck at 6:30 AM if you want it, then coffee and pastries while the bay's morning light hits the limestone. At 8 AM you visit Sung Sot Cave: about 45 minutes inside, walking through chambers that open into chambers. By 10 AM you're back aboard, checking out of your cabin and eating brunch. At 11:30 AM the boat reaches the harbor and you step off. The whole thing ends by 12:30 PM, which means if you booked the transfer service ($35 per person round trip from Hanoi), you're back at your hotel by early afternoon. If you arranged your own way there, you just need to be ready at Dock 16 before 11:45 AM on day one.

Everything is included: your cabin, all meals, the guide, every activity, bottled water, taxes. The only thing not built in is the transfer from Hanoi. That's separate, and worth booking if you don't have a rental car or want to skip the three-hour drive yourself. Luggage is one suitcase and one carry-on per person. Anything bigger needs approval ahead of time. Passport details go in at booking for everyone traveling.

What’s included

• Overnight cabin accommodation.
• professional guide.
• all meals (lunch day one, dinner day one, breakfast day two, brunch day two).
• all activities including Sung Sot Cave visit, choice of kayaking or pearl farm visit, and swimming at Ti Top Island (weather permitting).
• bottled water.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges. Transfer from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay is available separately for $35 per person round trip.

Options for this experience

3 options

Double Senior Suite with Ocean OutlookUp to 2 people · Guide in English · 08:30Available with either a double or twin bed, an ideal pick for a couple or two friends traveling together.

Ocean View Triple SuiteUp to 3 people · Guide in English · 08:30Comes with one large queen-size bed plus a single bed, well suited to a small family or a group of three friends.

Connecting Suite for FamiliesUp to 4 people · Guide in English · 08:30Made up of two separate cabins that connect, each with a wide ocean view and a WC. A great fit for a family or a group of four friends.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by ATK TRAVEL VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a two-day floating experience with meals, a cave, and water activities all arranged: the fixed itinerary and all-inclusive pricing mean you're not coordinating transport, meals, or activity bookings separately once you step aboard.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What time do I need to arrive at the dock?

You must be ready at Dock 16, Tuan Chau Marina by 11:45 AM on day one. The welcome drink and boarding begin at noon.

Is the transfer from Hanoi included?

No. The transfer is $35 per person for a round trip between Hanoi and Ha Long Bay. It's optional. You can arrange your own transport if you prefer.

What meals are included?

Lunch on day one, dinner on day one, breakfast on day two, and brunch on day two. All meals are served on the boat.

Can I choose between kayaking and the pearl farm, or do I have to do both?

You choose one or the other. There isn't time for both. You can also swim at Ti Top Island instead. The choice depends on the day and season.

How long is the Sung Sot Cave visit?

Approximately 45 minutes. It's the main cave activity on day two, before checkout.

What's included in the price?

Overnight cabin accommodation, all meals, professional guide, all activities (cave, kayaking or pearl farm, swimming), bottled water, and taxes. Transfer from Hanoi is not included.

What if the weather is bad?

The itinerary can change due to weather, holidays, or government events. Swimming at Ti Top Island is subject to weather conditions.

How much luggage can I bring?

One suitcase and one carry-on bag per person. Oversized items like surfboards or bikes may have restrictions. Contact the operator before booking if you have excess luggage.

Do I need a passport?

Yes. Your passport name, number, expiry, and country are required at the time of booking for all participants.

What time does the cruise end?

You disembark at 11:30 AM on day two. The trip officially ends by 12:30 PM.