The 5 Sailing Tours in Vietnam That Earn Their Price

1.[OFFICIAL]Scarlet Pearl Cruises 5++stars &CATAMARAN ULTRA LUXURY

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · from $218Our pick

Spend two days aboard the Scarlet Pearl Catamaran in Lan Ha Bay, with a private-balcony cabin, two lunches, dinner, breakfast, kayaking through Sang Cave, swimming at Ech Lagoon, sunset drinks, Tai Chi, and a cooking class. Hanoi pickup is offered, and the ship carries up to 66 people.

“A breathtaking, soul-stirring escape! Lan Ha Bay’s beauty left me awestruck, and the Scarlet Pearl crew treated us like family. The luxurious accommodations and dreamy log-raft ride (wish I’d stayed longer!) made this trip pure magic. Highly recommended!”

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2.Ben Tre Mekong Zig Zag: Scooter, Sailboat, and Food (Full day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $59

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Ben Tre by scooter or tuk-tuk, with an English-speaking local guide such as Chi. Visit village homes, coconut gardens, a local market, and a quiet Mekong canal. Lunch includes 4 to 5 dishes, with fruit drinks, hammock time, street food, and pickup in Ben Tre.

“Chi, has an amazing personality, 😘 such a good kind, helpful and lovely soul. 😍 she has done so so much to make my day as pleasant as possible, best suport on all activities, superb experience guide! I loved so much the excursion on a boRead more”

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3.The Halong Catamaran Premium Day Cruise From Ha Long Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · from $112

Spend about six hours aboard the Halong Catamaran between Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Expect lunch, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Bright-Dark Cave, swimming and water activities at Frog Pond, sunset tea, and friendly hosts such as Hera and Ben. The ship has an open top deck and hammock-like nets above the water.

“Hera was a great hostess with captain Ben that made us feel right at home!! Immaculate ship with clean floors and restrooms, shower/jacuzzi aboard, and excellent food!! A must when visiting Halong Bay!”

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4.Ben Tre: Scooter, Culture, Sailboat and Mekong Food (Half Day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $49Best value

Spend 4.5 hours around Ben Tre riding by scooter or tuk-tuk through village lanes, sailing a quiet Mekong branch, tasting fruit at a local market, and sharing 4 to 5 home-cooked dishes. Pickup in the Ben Tre zone is included, groups are capped at eight, and guide An has earned praise for warm, thoughtful local conversation.

“Trip was authentic and off the beaten path. Tour guide was very informative. Fantastic tour. Highly recommend.”

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5.The Catamaran Luxury Day Cruise to Halong Bay from Hanoi(Best Selling)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $95

Spend about six hours aboard a spacious catamaran between Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. From Hanoi, expect limousine pickup, a multi-course Vietnamese lunch, kayaking or a bamboo boat, swimming, a cooking demonstration, water slides, and a sunset tea service. Guides such as Viktor, Ben, and Pete have led recent departures.

“What an amazing afternoon on the water. Viktor and the staff of the boat were all first class. The meal was to die for the service was impeccable. The kayaking was a lot of fun and the water slides...woohoo!!! Viktor was super kind to film the experience and share it with us. Spend the money and enjoy an unforgettable experience.”

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