--- title: Lan Ha Bay day tour from Cat Ba, Hanoi Serenity Boutique Cruise lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 31 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 508 duration_minutes: 900 duration_max_minutes: 960 languages: [vi, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 14 of 93 (Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay Overnight Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/lan-ha-bay-day-tour-from-cat-ba-hanoi-serenity-boutique-cruise/ --- # Lan Ha Bay day tour from Cat Ba, Hanoi Serenity Boutique Cruise In our comparison: #14 of 93 in Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay Overnight Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The Lan Ha Bay day tour from Cat Ba Island, Hai Phong, and Hanoi offers a distinctive itinerary on a spacious cruise, featuring a plethora of outdoor activities such as kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, and jumping. This tour stands out for its longest route to the less touristy area of Lan Ha Bay - Ha Long Bay, and its departure from Beo Wharf. Guests will have the opportunity to indulge in kayaking and swimming in the most picturesque area of Lan Ha Bay, followed by a delectable lunch of fresh seafood and Vietnamese dishes. The tour is facilitated by a friendly staff and a humorous local tour guide, ensuring a memorable experience. The group size is limited to under 45 people, despite the boat's capacity of 99 people. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 06:00, 06:30, 08:30: 3 departures a day - Food included: Lunch on cruise - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €31 per person for the Pick-up & drop-off Cat Ba Town option; other options up to €55 - Duration: 15h–16h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 508 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: 06:00, 06:30, 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.95 from 508 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 501 of 508. - 5 stars: 495 (97%) - 4 stars: 6 (1%) - 3 stars: 3 (1%) - 2 stars: 2 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (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 Cat Ba Town | €31 / person | English, VI | Pick-up & drop-off Cat Ba Town Pickup included | | Pick Cat Ba Town & drop Hanoi | €43 / person | English, VI | Pick Cat Ba Town & drop Hanoi Pickup included | | Pick Cat Ba & drop Hai Phong | €43 / person | English, VI | Pick Cat Ba & drop Hai Phong Pickup included | | Pick Hanoi & drop Cat Ba Town | €43 / person | English, VI | Pick Hanoi & drop Cat Ba Town Pickup included | | Pick Hai Phong & drop Cat Ba | €43 / person | English, VI | Pick Hai Phong & drop Cat Ba Pickup included | | Pick Cat Ba & drop Ninh Binh | €47 / person | English, VI | Pick Cat Ba & drop Ninh Binh Pickup included | | Pick Hai Phong & drop Hanoi | €50 / person | English, VI | Pick Hai Phong & drop Hanoi Pickup included | | Pick-up & drop-off Hanoi | €50 / person | English, VI | Pick-up & drop-off Hanoi Pickup included | | Pick Hanoi & drop Hai Phong | €50 / person | English, VI | Pick Hanoi & drop Hai Phong Pickup included | | Pick-up & drop-off Hai Phong | €50 / person | English, VI | Pick-up & drop-off Hai Phong Pickup included | | Pick Hai Phong & drop NinhBinh | €55 / person | English, VI | Pick Hai Phong & drop NinhBinh Pickup included | | Pick Hanoi & drop Ninh Binh | €55 / person | English, VI | Pick Hanoi & drop Ninh Binh Pickup included | ## What's included - Entrance ticket, sightseeing ticket - Lunch on cruise - Round trip transfer - Kayak, swimming - Experienced and professional tour guide, English speaking guide on boat - Comfortable cruise ## Not included - Drinks at bar ## Itinerary 1. **Hanoi** (3h 20m) - 5:30 AM - 5:45 AM: Pick-up at your hotel located in Hanoi Old Quarter. 6:00 AM: Pick-up at the Serenity Cruises Office (No. 214 Tran Quan Khai, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi). 2. **Hai Phong** (pass by, no stop) - Pick up at Hai Phong: Lan Ha Bay day tour at 16 Ben Binh, Minh Khai Ward, Hong Bang District, Hai Phong at 6:30 am. 3. **Cat Ba** (15m) - 8:15 - 8:45 am Pick up from Cat Ba Express office at No. 191, 1/4 (Mot Thang Tu) street, and hotels in the area of 1/4 (Mot Thang Tu) street - Tung Dinh - Nui Ngoc. If you stay out of this area, kindly contact us for the most convenient pick-up point. 4. **Lan Ha Bay** (15m; admission included) - 9:00 Check-in Serenity Premium Cruise, enjoy welcome drinks and friendly smiles from our crew. 5. **9:15 The trip starts** (40m; 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. It's time to learn more about the... 6. **Lan Ha Bay** (1h; 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. 7. **Dark & Light Cave** (2h; admission included) - 10:30 The boat anchors at DARK CAVE AND BRIGHT CAVE area ( Sang – Toi Cave). Located in the border region between Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, this is surely one of the best places for kayaking. Let’s spend one and a half hour doing kayaking to discover stunning limestone... 8. **Lan Ha Bay** (1h 30m; admission included) - 12:00 Come back to Premium Serenity Cruises and relax 12:30 Lunch served with Cat Ba fresh seafood and Vietnamese tradition food. Kindly inform us if you have speacial request for food vegetarian. 9. **13:30 The boat moves to the Ba Trai Dao Beach erea (Three Peach Islets) where...** (1h 30m) - 13:30 The boat moves to the Ba Trai Dao Beach erea (Three Peach Islets) where you expect to see white sandy beaches and charming mountain scenery, swim among the cleanest part of Lan Ha Bay, snorkeling (snorkeling activity depends on the tide level and weather condition). 10. **Lan Ha Bay** (1h; admission included) - 15:00 The cruise heads back to harbour by different route wehre you can keep admiring the romantic landscape of Lan Ha Bay. 16:00 Sunset Party. 11. **Cat Ba** (15m) - 17:00 Arrive at Beo wharf, say “Goodbye Lan Ha bay”, ends up an unforgetable trip. 12. **Hai Phong** (pass by, no stop) - 18:45 The tour arrived back in Hai Phong. 13. **Hanoi** (3h 20m) - 20:20 The tour arrived back in Hanoi. 14. **Ninh Binh** (pass by, no stop) - 21:00 The tour arrived back in Ninh Binh. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 06:00, 06:30, 08:30 - 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 ## Compared with other Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay Overnight Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 93** | €31 | 15h–16h | 4.95 (508) | shared | | [3D EXPLORING HA LONG BAY–LAN HA BAY–CAT BA ISLAND Kayak & Trek.](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/3d-exploring-ha-long-bay-lan-ha-bay-cat-ba-island-kayak-trek/?format=md) | €268 | 3 days | 4.98 (1020) | shared | | [Mon Chéri Cruise 5 star: Unique 2 Days Tuan Chau - Halong bay - Lan Ha Bay](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/mon-ch-ri-cruise-5-star-unique-2-days-tuan-chau-halong-bay-lan-ha-bay/?format=md) | €177 | 2 days | 4.96 (3285) | shared | | [2 DAYS EXPLORING HA LONG bay – LAN HA bay – CAT BA ISLAND.](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/2-days-exploring-ha-long-bay-lan-ha-bay-cat-ba-island/?format=md) | €134 | 2 days | 4.98 (621) | shared | Ranked #14 of 93 in Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay Overnight Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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