--- title: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong - Serenity Cruises lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 42 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 111 duration_minutes: 720 duration_max_minutes: 780 languages: [vi, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 55 of 98 (Ha Long Bay Day Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/lan-ha-bay-full-day-tour-from-hanoi-hai-phong-serenity-cruises-2/ --- # Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong - Serenity Cruises In our comparison: #55 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Lan Ha Bay full-day tour from Hanoi, Cat Ba Island, and Hai Phong City by Serenity Grandeur Cruises with unique itinerary on cruise with lots of outdoor activities like kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, jumping, etc. Highlight 1. An exclusive one-day journey from Hanoi to Cat Ba and Lan Ha Bay awaits. 2. The luxury cruise features spacious areas, a chill rooftop bar, two restaurants, a water slide floating swimming pool… 3. The unique route unveils the wild, untouched beauty of Lan Ha Bay. 4. Ignite your adventurous spirit with kayaking, swimming, and more. 5. Professional & enthusiastic team. ## 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 - 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: 4.91/5 from 111 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Cat Ba Express - 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 4.91 from 111 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 109 of 111. - 5 stars: 105 (95%) - 4 stars: 4 (4%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ## 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 Town | €55 / person | English, VI | Pick Hanoi & Drop Cat Ba Town Pickup included | | Pick-up & Drop-off from Hanoi | €67 / person | English, VI | Pick-up & Drop-off from Hanoi Pickup included | | Pickup & Dropoff from HaiPhong | €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, Vietnamese/ English speaking on boat - Free 1 bottle of water - Entrance ticket, sightseeing ticket - Lunch on cruise - Kayak, swimming - 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; admission included) - 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. 9. **Hanoi** (3h 20m) - Get on the bus back to Hanoi. 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 ## Compared with other Ha Long Bay Day Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #55 of 98** | €42 | 12h–13h | 4.91 (111) | 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 #55 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/lan-ha-bay-full-day-tour-from-hanoi-hai-phong-serenity-cruises-2/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md