Lan Ha Bay kayaking cruise: 2-day 12-cabin boutique ship Hanoi

Only 12 cabins means you share the bay with a handful of other travelers, not a crowd.

A 2-day kayaking cruise from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay aboard La Pandora, a boutique ship with 12 ocean-view cabins. You kayak through Tto Ong Cam Area, explore Bright Cave by bamboo boat, swim in the bay, and join a cooking class and sunset party. The itinerary includes hotel pickup from Hanoi, all meals, and an overnight stay in a deluxe cabin.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay cruise

• Transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay
• Stop at harbor and board cruise
• Welcome drink and cabin check-in
• Lunch while cruising Ha Long Bay
• Explore Lan Ha Bay and kayak or swim
• Sunset party, happy hour, cooking class
• Deluxe dinner on board
• Evening activities: squid fishing, bar, movies, spa

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay to Hanoi return

• Enjoy sunrise and light breakfast
• Visit Bright Cave and kayak or bamboo boats
• Return to boat and check out
• Brunch while cruising to harbor
• Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor
• Wait for transfer back to Hanoi
• Transfer back to Hanoi

What’s included

• Kayaking and swimming in Lan Ha Bay.
• bamboo boat ride to Bright Cave.
• cooking class and sunset party.
• squid fishing.
• all meals across two days and one night (two lunches, two dinners, two breakfasts).
• welcome drink and complimentary tea and coffee.
• deluxe ocean-view cabin with air conditioning and hot water.
• round-trip shuttle bus from Hanoi.
• entrance and sightseeing fees.
• English-speaking guide.

Times

• Every day 08:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 6

Live guide English Another language? ›

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

Book up to 12h before

Ages Adult (10 and older) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years)

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

Confirmation Confirmation within 48 h

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

Operated by La Pandora Cruise

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The experience

The cruise picks you up at your Hanoi hotel in the Old Quarter or near the Opera House and drives 2.5 hours to Tuan Chau Harbor, where you board La Pandora by midday. After lunch while cruising through Ha Long Bay, you kayak or swim in Tto Ong Cam Area: a separate section of Lan Ha Bay with crystal-clear water. The afternoon brings a sunset party and happy hour, then a cooking demonstration before a deluxe dinner. Evening options include squid fishing from the deck, the onboard bar, movies, or the spa.

The second morning starts with sunrise from your cabin, followed by light breakfast and a choice between kayaking or a bamboo boat ride to Bright Cave. You return to the ship for checkout, eat brunch while cruising back to harbor, and arrive at Tuan Chau Marina by late morning for the transfer back to Hanoi. The ship carries only 12 guests, each in a full-sized cabin with air conditioning, hot water and a large window facing the bay.

An English-speaking guide leads the activities throughout. Children from age one are welcome, and the itinerary suits all fitness levels. Kayaking, swimming and cave exploration happen only if weather permits, and the boat provides all equipment.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 4 years).

What's included in the meals across the 2 days?

The cruise provides two lunches, one dinner and one breakfast on the first day, plus breakfast, brunch and a second dinner on day two. A welcome drink, complimentary morning tea and coffee, and bottled water in your cabin are also included. Beverages beyond these are not.

How does the kayaking work if I've never done it before?

Kayaking in Tto Ong Cam Area happens in the afternoon of day one, and the guide leads the activity. All equipment is provided on the ship, and swimming is an alternative if you prefer not to paddle. The itinerary suits all fitness levels.

What is Bright Cave and how do you get there?

Bright Cave is an exploration stop on the morning of day two, reached by bamboo boat or kayak depending on your choice. You return to the ship afterward for checkout and brunch before heading back to Hanoi.

Does the 2.5-hour drive from Hanoi include a break?

Yes, the transfer includes one stop for a break during the 2.5-hour drive to Tuan Chau Harbor. Pickup happens between 8:15 and 8:45 from your hotel in central Hanoi.

What activities happen on the ship in the evening?

After dinner on day one, you can join squid fishing from the deck, visit the bar, watch movies, use the spa, or relax in your cabin. The ship offers these options so you choose how to spend your time.