2-Day Halong Bay Cruise from Hanoi: Overnight on Junk
Limestone islands, kayak waters, and a night floating on the bay
A 2-day cruise from Hanoi to Halong Bay with overnight cabin accommodation, hotel pickup, three meals, kayaking and activities on board. The itinerary leaves Hanoi mid-morning, reaches the bay by midday for lunch and afternoon activities, and returns the following afternoon after breakfast and a morning on deck.
Options for this experience
3 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi to Halong Bay cruise overnight
- Pick up from Hanoi Old Quarter
- Drive 3.5 hours to Halong Bay
- Check in on cruise ship
- Lunch on board while cruising
- Visit Thien Cung Grotto
- Enjoy kayaking or beach activities
- Participate in cooking class on deck
- Dinner with fresh seafood
- Relax and enjoy bay atmosphere
Day 2: Halong Bay cruise and return to Hanoi
- Optional early tai-chi class or sunrise watching
- Breakfast on board
- Cruise through rock islands
- Return to port
- Transfer back to Hanoi (3.5 hours)
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter.
- overnight cabin accommodation on the junk.
- lunch, dinner and breakfast on board.
- kayaking in Halong Bay.
- afternoon visit to Thien Cung Grotto.
- optional cooking class on deck.
- two bottles of mineral water daily in your cabin.
- crew member assistance throughout.
Times
- Every day 08:00
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The experience
The transfer picks you up at your Hanoi Old Quarter hotel and drives 3.5 hours to Halong Bay port, arriving around midday. Once on board, crew members fluent in English handle check-in and cabin arrangements while the junk heads into the bay. Lunch is served with other guests as the boat moves through the water, and the afternoon opens to activities: kayaking in the limestone passages, visits to Thien Cung Grotto, or a cooking class on deck where you learn to make Vietnamese traditional dishes. Dinner of fresh seafood comes at around 7pm, and the rest of the evening is yours to spend watching the bay settle into darkness.
The second day starts early for those who want it: an optional tai-chi class at sunrise, or simply time on deck to watch the light hit the rock islands. Breakfast arrives with tea and bread while the vessel cruises back toward the port, a journey of another 3.5 hours. Your transfer waits at the dock to drive you back to Hanoi, arriving in the late afternoon. Three cruise tiers are available (a 3-star option, a 4-star version with a Hanoi food tour included, and a 5-star luxury cruise also paired with the food tour), so the cabin standard and any add-ons depend on which you choose at checkout.
Inclusions cover the essentials: two bottles of mineral water daily in your cabin, all meals on board, kayaking gear, and the hotel pickups and drop-offs in Hanoi. A crew member travels with you on the transfer and the boat. The guide role shifts to the crew once you board. Vegetarian meals are available if you request them when booking, and single cabins carry a surcharge.
Is this one for you?Book the 3-star cruise if you want the overnight experience and activities without extras. Choose the 4-star or 5-star options if you'd prefer a higher cabin standard and want to add a Hanoi food tour to your trip. Single cabins are available at an additional cost.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5): free.
What is Thien Cung Grotto and what do you do there on the cruise?
Thien Cung Grotto is a cave site in Halong Bay that the cruise visits during the afternoon of day one. You disembark and explore the grotto as part of the itinerary's sightseeing activities.
Can I do the cooking class on the cruise, and what does it teach?
Yes, a cooking class on deck is one of the activities offered during the afternoon on the bay. The lesson covers how to make Vietnamese traditional dishes, taught by crew members on board.
What time does the transfer pick me up in Hanoi, and where?
The pickup time depends on which cruise tier you book, as different departures have different schedules. The transfer collects you from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and drops you back there the next afternoon.
Is breakfast included on the second morning, and what time do we leave the bay?
Breakfast is included on day two and is served a bit later in the morning, with tea and bread, while the junk cruises back toward the port. The return journey to Hanoi takes another 3.5 hours.
Which cruise option should I choose if I want to add a food tour to my trip?
The 4-star cruise and the 5-star luxury cruise both include a Hanoi food tour as part of the package. The 3-star option is the cruise alone without the food tour add-on.
Is kayaking equipment provided, or do I need to bring my own?
Kayaking is included in the cruise itinerary and the equipment is provided on board. No need to bring your own gear.
2-Day Halong Bay Cruise from Hanoi: Overnight on Junk
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