--- title: Day Tour Serenity Cruise at Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi, Hai Phong lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 42 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 135 duration_minutes: 720 duration_max_minutes: 780 languages: [vi, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 32 of 98 (Ha Long Bay Day Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/day-tour-serenity-cruise-at-lan-ha-bay-from-hanoi-hai-phong/ --- # Day Tour Serenity Cruise at Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi, Hai Phong In our comparison: #32 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Lan Ha Bay cruise day tour from Hanoi, Cat Ba Island and Hai Phong City with unique itinerary on Serenity Grandeur Cruise with lots of outdoor activities like kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, jumping, etc. Lan Ha Bay not only appeals to tourists by its majestic scenery but also charms them with the harmony between nature and people, long-lasting cultural values, and a rich biological system (Ham Ech, Ang and Tung Cave System). It's such a regret if you visit Cat Ba but skip the experience in Lan Ha Bay - one of the most extraordinary bays on the planet! Highlight 1. An exclusive one-day journey from Hanoi to Cat Ba and Lan Ha Bay awaits. 2. Luxury cruise features spacious areas, a chill rooftop bar, two restaurants, water slide floating swimming pool … 3. Unique route unveils the wild, untouched beauty of Lan Ha Bay. 4. Ignite your adventurous spirit with kayaking. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 07:00, 08:30, 10:30: 3 departures a day - Food included: Lunch on cruise, Welcome drink - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €42 per person for the Pick-up & Drop-off from Cat Ba option; other options up to €70 - Duration: 12h–13h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 135 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Serenity Premium Cruises - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: VI, English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:00, 08:30, 10:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.95 from 135 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 135 of 135. - 5 stars: 128 (95%) - 4 stars: 7 (5%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Pick-up & Drop-off from Cat Ba | €42 / person | English, VI | Pick-up & Drop-off from Cat Ba Pickup included | | Pick Hai Phong & Drop Cat Ba | €51 / person | English, VI | Pick Hai Phong & Drop Cat Ba Pickup included | | Pick Cat Ba & Drop Hanoi | €55 / person | English, VI | Pick Cat Ba & Drop Hanoi Pickup included | | Pick Hanoi & Drop Cat Ba | €55 / person | English, VI | Pick Hanoi & Drop Cat Ba Pickup included | | Pick-up & Drop-off from Hanoi | €67 / person | English, VI | Pick-up & Drop-off from Hanoi Pickup included | | Pick & Drop from Hai Phong | €70 / person | English, VI | Pick & Drop from Hai Phong Pickup included | | Pick Hai Phong & Drop Hanoi | €70 / person | English, VI | Pick Hai Phong & Drop Hanoi Pickup included | ## What's included - Experienced and professional tour guide - Free 1 bottle of water - Lunch on cruise - Kayak, swimming - Welcome drink - Entrance ticket, sightseeing ticket - Serenity Explorer Cruise - Vietnamese/ English speaking guide on boat - Round trip transfer Ha Noi Old Quarter (or Hai Phong city or Cat Ba Town) ## Not included - Drinks at bar ## Itinerary 1. **Hanoi** (2h 40m) - To offer a more unique experience with a sense of tranquility and unspoiled nature, the journey begins at Beo Pier, the furthest tourist pier on the island. As a result, the transfer from Hanoi takes around 3.5 hours, including several steps: a bus from Hanoi to Got Pier, a... 2. **Cat Ba Island** (40m) - 10:15 – 10:30 Reach "CAT BA PEARL ISLAND." Drive on a scenic road between the sea and the green mountains of Cat Ba National Park. 3. **Lan Ha Bay** (10m; admission included) - 11:00 Warmly welcome to SERENITY GRANDEUR CRUISES! While enjoying welcome drink, our tour guide will provide key information about the cruise, itineraries, and other notes. 4. **Our captain steers the cruise slowly, and the poetic scenery of Cai Beo ancie...** (15m; admission included) - Our captain steers the cruise slowly, and the poetic scenery of Cai Beo ancient fishing village constantly appears with floating houses lying along the mountainside. You will be surprised at the peaceful beauty of this 7,000-year-old village. 5. **Lan Ha Bay** (1h 30m; admission included) - The cruise moves further into the core of bay where you can't help but be amazed by the gift of Mother Nature: a large bay area, the phenomenal emerald water embracing hundreds of rocky islands of various sizes and shapes. 11:30 Savor a delicious lunch (Buffet lunch is served... 6. **Viet Hai Village** (1h 20m; admission included) - 13:00 After lunch, the cruise sails to Viet Hai Port. Disembark and head to the pier, where you will take electric car/bicycle to the ancient Viet Hai Village. Experience a unique fish-foot massage, stroll through well-preserved traditional houses, or engage in conversations... 7. **Lan Ha Bay** (2h; admission included) - 14:30 : KAYAKING - SWIMMING Our Captain and Tour Guide will choose the best stop for the group to experience interesting activities: Swimming in the middle of the sea, boat- jumping, sliding down from the top deck to cool water, kayaking,…. (We highly recommend that you wear... 8. **Cat Ba** (pass by, no stop) - 16:45: Return to Beo Dock, say ”Goodbye” Lan Ha Bay & Serenity Cruise team, Get on the bus back to Hanoi 9. **Hanoi** (3h 20m) - 20:30 Arrive at Hanoi Old Quarter, end of unforgettable journey. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00, 08:30, 10:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Travel time is already included in the total duration of the tour. ## Compared with other Ha Long Bay Day Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #32 of 98** | €42 | 12h–13h | 4.95 (135) | shared | | [PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/private-tour-halong-bay-one-day-with-cave-kayaking-bamboo-boat/?format=md) | €145 | 9h | 4.98 (1078) | private | | [Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Kayaking, Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ha-long-bay-day-cruise-kayaking-sung-sot-cave-titop-island/?format=md) | €35 | 12h | 4.98 (1077) | shared | | [Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour)](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/private-ha-long-bay-day-trip-from-hanoi-city-or-halong-harbour/?format=md) | €44 | 8h | 4.98 (750) | private | Ranked #32 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €9 to €695, median €46; typical length 12h. 8 of 98 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/halong-bay-day-cruises-from-hanoi/?format=md ## More in Hanoi - All Hanoi tours: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/day-tour-serenity-cruise-at-lan-ha-bay-from-hanoi-hai-phong/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md