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15 Ha Long Bay Cruises in Cat Ba to Build a Day Around

27 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 ha long bay cruises in Cat Ba justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Lan Ha - Ha Long Bay - Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas. - The overnight cabin: comfort with a few limits
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Lan Ha – Ha Long Bay – Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas.

1.Lan Ha – Ha Long Bay – Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,460 reviews · from $170Our pick

Join Cat Ba Ventures for a small-group 2-day cruise from Cat Ba through Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays. Guides such as Ben, Tony, Tom, Hang, and Danny lead kayaking, cave visits, swimming, and meals aboard a traditional junk. Expect quieter waters, private cabins, and a few boat transfers.

“The whole experience was just amazing and well organized. Jack, our guide on the boat, was very helpful and took very good care. He took us to beautiful location away from the crowds. The boat, room and facilities were clean and comfy. DiRead more”

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Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds - Cai Beo Floating Village and life on the water
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Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds

2.Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,317 reviews · from $41

Leave Cat Ba at 8:30 a.m. for Cai Beo Floating Village, then kayak through rock arches toward Dark, Bat, and Bright caves. Swim at Ba Trai Dao Beach and another quiet shore, enjoy a filling lunch, and cruise through Ha Long Bay before returning around 5:30 p.m. Guides such as Hang, Jack, Ben, and Bee are known for lively, helpful commentary.

“Highly recommended! Peaceful tour, no crowds, friendly and knowledgeable guides, and delicious food on board”

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Cat Ba: Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch - 8:00 pickup and the short ride to Beo Harbour
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Cat Ba: Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch

3.Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,166 reviews · 1 day · from $22Best value

From Cat Ba, cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long bays, visit a floating fishing village, take a bamboo boat through caves, swim, eat Vietnamese lunch, and cycle through Viet Hai village. English-speaking guides such as Tony, Kai, Ricky, and B keep the day moving. Kayaking is currently replaced by a local bamboo boat.

“The all day was really good, excellent care from the beggining until the end of the day, our guide was great, explained everything to us. We loved the lunch, so much food to share with the group. We could swim as well ! and for the end we were not sure where to go back and our guide helped us a lot to find our way! thank you so much for this great day!”

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From Ha Noi/Cat Ba: Full-Day Cruise to Lan Ha bay - Ha Long Bay - Starting at Beo Pier and entering Lan Ha Bay
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From Ha Noi/Cat Ba: Full-Day Cruise to Lan Ha bay – Ha Long Bay

4.Full-Day Cruise to Lan Ha bay – Ha Long Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · from $32

Spend about nine hours cruising Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba. You will visit Cai Beo fishing village, kayak through caves, swim in a calm lagoon, enjoy a fresh lunch, and see islets such as Frog and Turtle. Guides including Jack and Tiny Tiger bring humor and useful local context to this small-group day.

“Very pleasant day. We enjoyed the different activities offered (1 hour of canoeing very quiet rhythm in the bay), lunch on the boat, swimming in a 28 degree water and visit fishing village on the water. The boat offers deckchairs, tables, chairs tRead moreAuto-translated”

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Lan Ha - Ha Long bay with local experts (small group guaranteed) - K.A. Cave and Bats Cave by kayak
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Lan Ha – Ha Long bay with local experts (small group guaranteed)

5.Lan Ha – Ha Long bay with local experts (small group guaranteed)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · from $35

Set out from Cat Ba with a licensed English-speaking guide such as Hoan, Luffy, or Tony, then cruise Lan Ha and southern Ha Long Bay. You’ll kayak through K.A. and Bats caves, eat lunch beside Ong Cam Islet, swim near Ba Trai Dao Beach, and return around sunset. The group can reach 30 people.

“Great experience! The tour guide was engaging and very helpful. Activities were well planned and away from the crowded touristy spots. Food on the boat was really good too.”

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From Hanoi/Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip - The early journey from Hanoi to Ben Beo Pier
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From Hanoi/Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip

6.Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 264 reviews · from $30

Spend a full day on Lan Ha Bay with guides such as Hana, Tom, or Tyler, cruising past Cai Beo Fishing Village, kayaking through Dark and Bright Caves, swimming at Ba Trai Dao, and joining a cooking class at sunset. Transport from Hanoi or Cat Ba is available, with lunch and sightseeing tickets included.

“We had the best day! Hana was such an incredible guide. We would 100% recommend this experience to anyone coming to Vietnam”

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1 Day Boat Tour: HaLong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Natural Beach and Full Moon Party - Bright Cave and Dark Cave by kayak
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1 Day Boat Tour: HaLong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Natural Beach and Full Moon Party

7.1 Day Boat Tour: HaLong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Natural Beach and Full Moon Party

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · from $29

Spend about eight hours from Cat Ba cruising Lan Ha and Ha Long bays, kayaking through Bright Cave and Dark Cave, swimming at a small natural beach, snorkeling, and visiting a floating fishing village. Lunch, entrance fees, kayak gear, and a guide are included. Guides King and Paul have led this outing.

“Amazing experience . The tour was great and organised very efficiently. In addition, our tour guides King and Paul were clearly very experienced and were available to answer the many questions that came from all 14 of us. Special mention tRead more”

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From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking - Day one: from Tuan Chau Marina to Lan Ha Bay
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From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

8.From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · from $272

Cruise V’Spirit from Tuan Chau Marina for two nights among Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay. You’ll kayak at Tra Bau and Viet Hai, visit Bright Cave by local boat, cycle or ride an electric cart to Viet Hai village, swim at Ba Trai Dao, and enjoy meals, Tai Chi, cooking, and sunset views. Guides may include Victor, Andy, Bobbi, Tony, Jimmy, Dan, or Tom.

“In this tour, there are many staff, tour guides, some of them are very experienced and new but they were all very good. They were smiling and pleasant all the time. It was a fun and memorable experience for me so far! Highly recommended! Transportation was very good. Stress free. For the 1st day, it was Bobbi. He was very funny smiley and organized. He kept on reminding us about the itinerary for the next few hours which is really important so that we are aware about what’s happening. I enjoyed the boat ride. Cooking lesson was fun. The vodka prawn cooking show was also interesting. Delicious too! Taichi lesson…”

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Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton Kayaking Lan Ha bay - The 3:30 pm start and the trip through Cai Beo
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Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton Kayaking Lan Ha bay

9.Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton Kayaking Lan Ha bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $43

You’ll watch sunset at Van Boi Beach, eat a BBQ dinner, visit Cai Beo floating village, then kayak through glowing plankton after dark. Guides such as Tom, Lin, and Ryan have been praised for clear English and local insight. Swimming is optional, and the group is limited to 15 people.

“Such a fun experience! Tom was a great guide, had a lot of information about the people of Cat Ba and spoke English very well! We got to see the floating villages and some monkeys, Tom cooked dinner for us and the kayaking was awesome! Would recommend”

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2 Days 1 Night on Lan Ha Bay at Daiichi Boutique Cruise - Day two begins with sunrise and Tai Chi
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2 Days 1 Night on Lan Ha Bay at Daiichi Boutique Cruise

10.2 Days 1 Night on Lan Ha Bay at Daiichi Boutique Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $131

Spend one night aboard Daiichi Boutique Cruise on Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba. You’ll kayak, swim, watch sunrise, join Tai Chi, and visit Viet Hai village by bicycle or electric car. The small wooden boat has fewer than 10 berths, en-suite cabins, air-conditioning, and hot water. Pickup is offered, but bus tickets are extra.

“Boat has human size, less than 10 berths, the rooms are comfortable bathroom size boat but functional. Very appreciable balcony. The animations are good and our companion very nice. Good atmosphere of the group.Auto-translated”

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Lan Ha Bay: 2-Day Cruise with Meals, Activities and Pickup - The Hanoi to Cat Ba transfer takes most of the morning
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Lan Ha Bay: 2-Day Cruise with Meals, Activities and Pickup

11.Lan Ha Bay: 2-Day Cruise with Meals, Activities and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · from $108

Cruise Lan Ha Bay aboard Venezia Cruises with a small group of up to 15 people. You’ll kayak and swim near Ba Trai Dao, cycle through Cat Ba National Park to Viet Hai Village, enjoy onboard meals, cooking, squid fishing, and karaoke. Guides such as Tony, Tom, Tung, and Anh are associated with the friendly English-speaking crew.

“This was a fantastic experience! Really great value for more and our guide was fantastic. Thanks Tony!”

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Kayaking at Lan Ha Bay - Exploring the hidden lagoons and cave passages
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Kayaking at Lan Ha Bay

12.Kayaking at Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $43

Set out from Cat Ba at 8:00 am for about six hours on Lan Ha Bay. Paddle a double kayak through limestone archways, caves, hidden lagoons, and a floating fishing village, then swim, beach hop, and enjoy Vietnamese lunch on a junk boat. Guides such as Lucie and local fishing-village experts add useful insight.

“I really enjoy this trip. Our guider Lucie was the best guider ever. Good driver and excellent equipment”

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Most favorite full day boat tour with kayaking in Lan Ha bay, Ha Long bay - Fish farms, floating life, and lunch onboard
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Most favorite full day boat tour with kayaking in Lan Ha bay, Ha Long bay

13.Most favorite full day boat tour with kayaking in Lan Ha bay, Ha Long bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $27

Join a group boat trip from Cat Ba into Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays. You’ll kayak through tunnel caves, visit a floating fish farm, eat lunch onboard, and swim at Three Peaches and Thap Nghieng Island. Hotel pickup, transport, kayak, mask, dry bag, entrance fees, and lunch are included.

“La experiencia es súper completa: desde navegar rodeando increíbles islotes, un baño y nado a una isla con sus recovecos, pasando por acoplarse a una plataforma flotante donde pillas un kayak para navegar por sitios preciosos y cRead more”

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Full day boat trip with Cat Ba Captain Jack to Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay - Vietnamese lunch on a moving boat
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Full day boat trip with Cat Ba Captain Jack to Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay

14.Full day boat trip with Cat Ba Captain Jack to Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $27

Join Cat Ba Captain Jack for an eight-hour group cruise from Cat Ba through Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays. You’ll pass Cai Beo fishing village, kayak through Dark and Bright Cave, eat a Vietnamese lunch onboard, swim at Three Peaches beaches, and use the included mask and dry bag. Hotel pickup is offered, but confirm the exact meeting point before departure.

“What a great experience. We loved our day. Not too many people and lovely food. Weather wasn't great for snorkeling but we still swam. We had so much fun”

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2 Days 1 Night Lan Ha, Ha Long Bay Tour With Licensed Guide - Starting in Cat Ba at 8:00
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2 Days 1 Night Lan Ha, Ha Long Bay Tour With Licensed Guide

15.2 Days 1 Night Lan Ha, Ha Long Bay Tour With Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $129

Spend two days and one night aboard a small cruise from Cat Ba, visiting Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays, kayaking through caves, swimming at Three-Peach, cycling in Viet Hai Village, and trying night kayaking. English, Japanese, and Vietnamese guides are available, with cabins, meals, WiFi, and a maximum of 12 people.

“This is a great small boat experience. Excellent guide, luxurious cabin, delicious food, well run tour.”

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