Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Dolphin Luxury Day Cruise: Discover Halong Bay in Style

7 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Luxury day cruise through Ha Long Bay’s limestone scenery
  • 02 Visit Luon Cave, Sung Sot Grotto, and Ti Top Island
  • 03 Choose kayaking, a local-rowed sampan boat, or onboard relaxation
  • 04 Enjoy a buffet lunch served while cruising the bay
  • 05 Take in sunset snacks and live music on the return journey
  • 06 Relax in the onboard swimming pool and spacious sundeck

Discover Ha Long Bay on a luxury day cruise designed for travelers who want to combine iconic scenery with comfort and style. Step aboard the Dolphin cruise and sail past the bay’s emerald waters and dramatic limestone islands while enjoying a welcome drink, a generous lunch, and a relaxed onboard atmosphere.

Along the way, explore some of Ha Long Bay’s best-known highlights, including Luon Cave, Sung Sot Grotto, and Ti Top Island. Choose between kayaking, a sampan boat ride rowed by a local, or simply unwinding on board before ending the day with snacks, live music at sunset, and time to enjoy the pool as you cruise back to the harbor.

Step aboard the Dolphin cruise and sail past the bay’s emerald waters and dramatic limestone islands while enjoying a welcome drink, a generous lunch, and a relaxed onboard atmosphere.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Halong, Hanoi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

10.00 - 10.45 AM: Welcome at the Halong International cruise Port - Halong Bay Check in at Legacy Voyages Vietnam Lounge. Transfer to the Dolphin cruise by electric car11.00 – 12.30: Enjoy welcome drink and listen to safety instructions, cruise regulations, and the itinerary for Halong Bay.

Savor a buffet lunch with hundreds of exquisite dishes as the cruise glides over emerald waters, weaving through stunning islands (Set menu will be served if there are under 50 guests).

Arrive Luon cave, exploring the lagoon by sliding through the water tunnel, enjoy the peace of the bay and wild life

Choose one of the following activities: • Kayaking (self-paddled) • Sampan boat ride rowed by a local • Or stay onboard and relax 

  14.00 - 15.15 Explore Sung Sot Grotto, the largest cave in Halong Bay made up of countless shimmering stalactites and stalagmites in unique shapes by walking through the cave. Visit Ti Top Island, which must amaze you with its charming natural landscape and a beautiful beach like a moon embracing the island. It is time to soak in the sea or climb up to the top of the mountains for panorama view of Halong bay or just stay on the cruise for relax on the most beautiful sundeck.

16.30 - 17.45 On the journey back to the port, guests can enjoy delicate snacks with romantic live music at sunset or relax in Vietnamʼs largest luxury pool. Immerse yourself in an inspiring live music atmosphere amidst the sea and sky wonder, where melodious tunes blend with the sound of the waves.

17.45 - 18.00: Return to the Harbor and disembark. End trips! 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Welcomed drink & Lunch on the cruise
  • Canapé sunset party
  • Swimming pool
  • English/Vietnamese-speaking tour guide
  • Two way transfer from Harbor to the cruise by electricity carte
  • Entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses & Beverages, Kayaking/ Bamboo Boat
  • Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, VN
Tour start
Hanoi, VN
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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