Best Halong Bay cruises — top-rated overnight cruises compared
Halong Best Cruises compares 96 overnight cruises on Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay. Rates run from $115 to $490 per person per night. The highest rated (100+ reviews) are Grand Pioneers Halong Bay Cruise 1, Grand Pioneers Halong Bay Cruise 2, Catherine Cruises Ha Long Bay.
Top-rated Halong Bay cruises
Ranked by the rating shown on each ship page, for ships with at least 100 reviews. Prices are per person per night.
| Cruise | Length | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Pioneers Halong Bay Cruise 1 | 2 days / 1 night | $275 | 5/5 (520 reviews) |
| Grand Pioneers Halong Bay Cruise 2 | 2 days / 1 night | $285 | 5/5 (480 reviews) |
| Catherine Cruises Ha Long Bay | 2 days / 1 night | $260 | 5/5 (420 reviews) |
| Indochine Premium Halong Bay | 2 days / 1 night | $260 | 5/5 (310 reviews) |
| New La Casta Star 6-Star Cruise Lan Ha Bay – Bathtub Ocean View | 2 days / 1 night | $250 | 5/5 (295 reviews) |
| Indochine Cruise Lan Ha Bay | 2 days / 1 night | $235 | 4.9/5 (520 reviews) |
| Orchid Classic Cruise | 2 days / 1 night | $240 | 4.9/5 (460 reviews) |
| Sea Stars Cruise | 2 days / 1 night | $320 | 4.9/5 (428 reviews) |
| La Casta 5-Star Cruise 2D1N – Lan Ha Bay – Jacuzzi | 2 days / 1 night | $210 | 4.9/5 (420 reviews) |
| Starlight Cruise | 2 days / 1 night | $225 | 4.9/5 (420 reviews) |
Lowest listed rates
| Cruise | Length | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halong Fantasea Cruise | 2 days / 1 night | $115 | 4.6/5 (195 reviews) |
| Luna Cruise Luxury Ha Long Bay | 2 days / 1 night | $115 | 4.9/5 (340 reviews) |
| Fantasea Imperial Cruise | 2 days / 1 night | $120 | 4.7/5 (210 reviews) |
| Halong Arcadia Cruise | 2 days / 1 night | $125 | 4.8/5 (167 reviews) |
| Halong Luxury Cruise | 2 days / 1 night | $125 | 4.7/5 (118 reviews) |
| Halong & Bai Tu Long Cruises | 2 days / 1 night | $130 | 4.8/5 (156 reviews) |
| Garden Peak Cruise | 2 days / 1 night | $135 | 4.8/5 (154 reviews) |
| Halong Sapphire Cruises | 2 days / 1 night | $135 | 4.8/5 (235 reviews) |
| NEGIN Coral Ha Long Cruise | 2 days / 1 night | $135 | 4.8/5 (142 reviews) |
| Cozy Bay Grand Cruise | 2 days / 1 night | $139 | 4.8/5 (348 reviews) |
Overnight cruise length
95 of the 96 ships are 2 days / 1 night and 1 is 3 days / 2 nights (The Au Co Cruise – Longest Cruise 2 Bays). See the full fleet to filter by budget, length or bay.
Halong Bay cruise questions
What is the best Halong Bay cruise?
There is no single best ship: it depends on budget, cabin and dates. Ranked by the rating shown on each ship page (ships with 100+ reviews), the highest rated are Grand Pioneers Halong Bay Cruise 1 (5/5 (520 reviews)); Grand Pioneers Halong Bay Cruise 2 (5/5 (480 reviews)); Catherine Cruises Ha Long Bay (5/5 (420 reviews)). Rates across all 96 overnight ships run from $115 to $490 per person per night.
What is the best overnight cruise in Halong Bay?
Halong Best Cruises lists 96 overnight cruises. 95 of them are 2 days / 1 night and 1 is 3 days / 2 nights (The Au Co Cruise – Longest Cruise 2 Bays). Compare them by rating and price in the tables above, then open a ship page for its cabins and dates.
How much does a Halong Bay cruise cost?
Listed rates start from $115 and go up to $490 per person per night; the middle ship is about $195. Every price is per person per night, and the final total depends on the cabin, the date and the number of guests.
When is the best time to cruise Ha Long Bay?
The bay sails year-round. October through December and March through April offer the calmest seas and clearest skies. January and February can be misty, and summer brings occasional tropical showers, usually short.
How do I get to Halong Bay from Hanoi?
Most guests take the limousine shuttle: about 2.5 hours on the new expressway, $25 round trip, with hotel pickup. Luxury ships offer a 45-minute seaplane transfer.
What is included in the price of a Halong Bay cruise?
All meals on board, all entrance and sightseeing fees, guided excursions, kayaking and bamboo boat trips, welcome drink, morning tea and Wi-Fi in the reception area. Premium beverages, spa treatments and gratuities are typically excluded; each cruise page lists this exactly.
Will I get seasick on a Halong Bay cruise?
Almost certainly not. Ha Long is a sheltered bay and the ships anchor overnight in calm coves. If you are sensitive, pick a mid-ship cabin on an upper deck.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free date changes up to 21 days before departure. Cancelling 21+ days out is a full refund minus a 3% processing fee; 7–20 days is 50%; inside 7 days the fare is non-refundable.
Are Halong Bay cruises suitable for children?
Yes. Ships offer family suites, kids under 6 sail free sharing existing bedding, and crews run lantern-making, squid fishing and spring-roll classes.
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