The 15 Best Dinner & Sunset Cruises in Vietnam

1.Ha Long – Bai Tu Long Bay 2-Day 1-Night Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,113 reviews Our pick

Spend two days aboard Renea Cruise among the limestone islands of Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bays. Kayak near Cap La Island, visit Thien Canh Son Cave, swim at Hon Co Island, make spring rolls, and join Tai Chi at sunrise. Guides such as Cong, Hung, Duc, and Peter are known for lively, personal hosting.

“a wonderful experience all round: return transport from Hanoi, checkin, staff, food and accommodation were all superb, highly recommended”

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2.Halong Bay 2 Days 1 Night Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 685 reviews · from $129Top rated

You’ll leave Hanoi’s Old Quarter by air-conditioned bus, spend one night aboard a 3, 4, or 5 star Halong Bay cruise, visit Titop Island and Surprise Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat, and return the next afternoon. Guides may include Ken or Ronaldo, depending on the sailing.

“Halong Bay is very busy. This boat was great. Staff was awesome, especially Moon who kept everything running so smoothly. Room was awesome. Loved our balcony too. Food was very good too, but no water or anything to drink at meals unless you bought it at exorbitant prices - the only downside. A great cruise!”

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3.Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · from $50

Spend an evening on the Saigon River with a private table, Vietnamese dinner, city lights, and live entertainment. Choose a buffet, family-style set menu, or plated meal when booking. Pickup is offered in Districts 1, 3, and 4. Guides such as Joey, Daniel, and Barney are noted for warm, attentive service.

“Fwd: A warm and sincere thank you to Joey and the Asiana Link Travel company for the splendid evening we spent on their harbour dinner cruise. The harbour skyline with all the buildings, lights and boats was magical. A delicious meal, great music and an extremely attentive staff made for a perfect night. Best of all was our tour guide. Joey treated us like a little mother and cared for us like family. Thank you for a wonderful last evening in your beautiful city.”

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4.Nha Trang Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 396 reviews · from $96

Cruise Nha Trang Bay aboard a traditional Vietnamese junk as the sun sets. You’ll have hotel pickup, unlimited drinks, live music, finger foods, and a five-course dinner with lobster, beef, or salmon. The cruise lasts about three hours, with the full evening taking roughly four hours.

“Great time out on the water it’s very relaxing and the crew is super helpful u get free beer and spirits and the food is amazing would definitely recommend”

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5.Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise – Ambassador

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 374 reviews · from $105

Spend three hours aboard Ambassador Cruise II, sailing beside Ha Long City as its lights and Bai Chay Bridge glow after sunset. You’ll enjoy an Asian-European dinner, then live band music, a DJ, dancers, and a 20:30 fireworks show on the fourth-floor sundeck. Drinks cost extra.

“The entertainment was fantastic.The food was great and the ship is huge and amazing. A really great vibe.Totally worth it, Halong Bay is simply breathtaking at night and is must!”

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6.Bai Tu Long Bay 2 Day 1 Night Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $130

Spend one night aboard a small cruise from Hanoi through quieter Bai Tu Long Bay. You get a private ocean-view cabin, fresh meals, swimming time, a bamboo boat or kayak outing, Thien Canh Son Cave, cooking class, Tai Chi, and night squid fishing. Guides such as Vinnie, Morning, and Sunny may lead the trip.

“First, our guide Morning and all the cruise staff were fabulous. From pickup to drop off the cruise was excellent. The boat was beautiful, our room so comfortable, and my god the food was delicious (and too much). It felt like they put a lot of wRead more”

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7.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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8.Saigon River Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 110 reviews · from $55

Meet your English-speaking greeter in central Ho Chi Minh City, transfer to Bach Dang Harbor, and enjoy a three-hour Saigon River dinner cruise. Expect Vietnamese buffet or set-menu dining, live music, city lights, and optional scooter transfers with street sightseeing. Guides such as Alvin, Leon, Finn, and Jackie help keep the evening organized.

“We had an enjoyable and fun cruise up and down the Saigon River. The buffet was extensive and delicious.”

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9.Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise in Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 108 reviews · from $39

Settle into a private table aboard Cinnamon Cruises near Hoi An’s Moonlight Bridge. You’ll receive a welcome cocktail and snack, watch the Thu Bon River turn gold, then enjoy seafood, wine, tropical fruit, music, and floating lanterns. The small boat often feels intimate, and staff such as Khoy or Vinh may help with special celebrations.

“It was amazing and so romantic! The captain and crew really made this cruise special for me and my girlfriend. We celebrated our 3 year anniversary and had a super romantic evening. The food was great. Highly recommended!”

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10.Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 97 reviews · from $54

Spend 45 to 60 minutes seeing central Ho Chi Minh City by cyclo or scooter, then board a dinner boat on the Saigon River. You’ll pass the Opera House, Ben Thanh Market, and other landmarks, with scooter tours adding a flower market, apartments, and fashion district. Guides such as Dom, Leon, Tony, and Loi are praised for friendly service and clear local insight.

“I was so delighted by the services that I’ve been thru the tour. I’ll give her more than 5stars 7stars (Reason ) prompt services Gd route knowledge Excellent Knowledge History of Vietnam Best at what she love to do Smile always Really thankful for the safe journey throughout my tour. I’ll would love to have her again in future for the bike tour Thanks Maya ( my dear)”

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11.3-Day and 2-Night Cruise Stay at Bai Tu Long Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 63 reviews · from $289

You’ll spend two nights aboard a small cruise from Hanoi, sailing Bai Tu Long Bay with guides such as Vic or Mr. Morning. Expect Thien Canh Son Cave, long kayak outings, a private beach, Vung Vieng Floating Village, Vietnamese meals, and nighttime squid fishing. The route is quieter than central Ha Long Bay, though weather and tides can change the plan.

“From start to finish Renea travel the tour operator provided outstanding service.Excellent communication before the tour regarding meeting point for coach transportation to Ha Long Bay.Drivers very professional and helpful at all times.The 3 day 2 nights cruise was truly wonderful experience, our tour guide Vic was very helpful,informative and really made our cruise experience special.The crew on board service was polite,kind and very efficient.We really loved all the activities throughout our cruise and the food,wow!! amazing,5 star!! Hana in Remea travel has been superb in communicating at all times regarding the tour and extremely helpful, gold standard service,thank you so much.I want al...”

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12.Perfume River Dinner Cruise with Traditional Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 38 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $15Best value

Spend about two hours aboard a VIP dragon boat on Hue’s Perfume River. You’ll watch traditional Hue singing, try on local costumes, release a flower lantern, and enjoy an optional eight-course dinner with drinks. The boat offers an air-conditioned cabin, but the route is short and includes a return to collect musicians and additional passengers.

“It was more traditional live music than cruise but worth the money and time.”

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13.Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $72

Spend about four hours pairing a 45-minute Golden Dragon water puppet show with dinner aboard a Saigon River cruise. Pickup and drop-off are included from District 1, along with an English-speaking guide, car or minivan transport, and a choice of Vietnamese or Western food. A booking may include guide Tom and driver Jerry, though staff can vary.

“water puppet show was very enjoyable even though didn’t understand the story as it was all in Vietnamese didn’t effect the overall experience as very cultural … the cruise and dinner was very good would of been better if we arrived earlier as didn’t have much time to experience the view as we were eating but would definitely recommend.”

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14.Discover Ha Long Bay in 2 Days and 1 Night Cruise Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $55

Cruise Ha Long, Lan Ha, or Bai Tu Long Bay aboard a traditional-style wooden junk with modern cabins, private bathrooms, and sea-view windows. Expect kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, Tai Chi, Vietnamese meals, and a cooking class. Elodie helps organize the trip, while Charlie is one of the guides. Hanoi pickup is available.

“Enjoyed this trip! Only downsides are that the excursions were very busy and drinks were not included and the prices of them were inflated. But it was action packed fun! Elodie was very helpful in organising this trip and Charlie was a great tour guide. All staff involved were friendly and accommodating. Thank you!”

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15.Dinner Cruise on Saigon River with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $40

Spend about three hours aboard a Saigon River dinner boat, beginning at 6:30 pm from District 4. You get an assigned private table, Vietnamese and Eurasian dishes, city views, and live music or traditional performances. Guides such as Eddie, Allan, and Edward have assisted some bookings, but hotel transfers and drinks are not included in the base price.

“We had a lovely night starting with Allan picking us up then to the boat meal and cruise. The food was good with staff checking to insure there was always enough then to the entertainment which was great”

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