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

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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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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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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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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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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