--- title: Ha Long Bay 5-Star Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayaking, and Swimming lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 36 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 3914 duration_minutes: 660 duration_max_minutes: 720 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 58 of 98 (Ha Long Bay Day Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ha-long-bay-5-star-day-cruise-with-buffet-kayaking-and-swimming/ --- # Ha Long Bay 5-Star Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayaking, and Swimming In our comparison: #58 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience the majesty of Ha Long Bay aboard the newly launched Cozy Bay Premium, a 5-star vessel redefining elegance with its sleek Indochine design. This modern three-deck cruise features two stylish restaurants and a spacious sundeck with an onboard Jacuzzi—the perfect setting to soak in the UNESCO-listed scenery. Enjoy a seamless, stress-free journey with Expressway transfers from Hanoi, followed by a day of exploration. From the dramatic stalactites of Sung Sot Cave to the panoramic heights of Ti Top Island and the serene waters of Luon Cave, every highlight is included. End your day with a romantic sunset party on deck, enjoying 5-star luxury at an unbeatable value. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 22 people: shared group - Starts 07:30, 11:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: International buffet lunch **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €36 per person for the Depart from Tuan Chau Marina option; other options up to €49 - Duration: 11h–12h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 3914 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Cozy Bay Cruise - Group: Shared, up to 22 travellers - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:30, 11:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.89 from 3914 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 3823 of 3914. - 5 stars: 3638 (93%) - 4 stars: 185 (5%) - 3 stars: 56 (1%) - 2 stars: 18 (0%) - 1 star: 17 (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 | |---|---|---|---| | Depart from Tuan Chau Marina | €36 / person | English | Duration: 6 hours Lunch Halong Bay Route 2: Depart from Tuan Chau Marina Block 7 (9 Ngoc Chau , Tuan Chau on map) at 11:00pm | | By Shuttle bus from Hanoi | €44 / person | English | Ha Long Bay Duration: 13 hours Lunch Surprising Cave- Titop Island Shuttle Bus: Tranfer from Hanoi by New Air-conditioning Shuttle bus service 32 seaters Pickup included | | By Limousine bus from Hanoi | €49 / person | English | Duration: 13 hours Lunch Surprising Cave - Titop Island Limousine Bus: Transfer by Luxury Limousine bus (17-22 seaters) with full Air-conditioning Pickup included | ## What's included - Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island - Sunset party with red wine, tea, fruits, and snacks - One bottle during bus transfer - 5-hour cruise on a 5-star premium vessel - Onboard Jacuzzi access - Kayaking or bamboo boat rowing - Round-trip transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter (If option is selected) - English-speaking professional tour guide - International buffet lunch ## Not included - Beverages during the cruise - Hotel pickup/drop-off outside Hanoi Old Quarter - Personal travel insurance - Additional snacks or meals - Holiday surcharge: on 30th April, 1st May, 24th Dec, 31st Dec, 1st Jan - 2 ways transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter Depart from Ha long option is selected - Holiday surcharge is applied on during Tet Holiday or VN Lunar New Year: 05-06-07-08 Feb 2027 ## Itinerary 1. **Hanoi Opera House** (5m) - 7h45: For customers who do not have hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter area, please come to Hanoi Opera House for pick up. Please inform us and wait for confirmation. 8h00-8:30: Pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart to Ha Long Bay by express way. 2. **10h30: Guests will spend around 20 minutes taking a rest by yourself, learnin...** (20m) - 10h30: Guests will spend around 20 minutes taking a rest by yourself, learning about how pearls are made. 3. **Sung Sot Cave** (30m; admission included) - 12h00: Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor. Welcome to Cozy Bay Premium Cruise. We will take you on 5-6 hour journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their... 4. **Ti Top Island** (30m; admission included) - 15h00: Visit Titop Island with sandy beach to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay, and climb up Titop Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise. 16h00: Then do kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful Lagoon. 17h00... 5. **Hanoi** (pass by, no stop) - 18h00 – 18h30: We get on bus to back Hanoi by Expressway, have a short break for 20-30 minutes and you can have light dinner yourself. 21h00 – 21h30: Arrive at the hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Trip ends. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30, 11:00 - 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. ## Meeting point Hanoi Old Quarter: Please select hotel from the pickup list or message us your address Outside of Hanoi Old Quarter: Meet in front of Hanoi Opera House at 7:45 am Tuan Chau Marina: Meet at 11:00am (if customers choose "Depart from Tuan Chau" option only) Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Ha Long Bay Day Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #58 of 98** | €36 | 11h–12h | 4.89 (3914) | shared, max 22 | | [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 #58 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/ha-long-bay-5-star-day-cruise-with-buffet-kayaking-and-swimming/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md