--- title: Lan Ha Bay full-day tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong - Serenity Cruises lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 39 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 1289 duration_minutes: 720 duration_max_minutes: 780 languages: [vi, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 4 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/ --- # Lan Ha Bay full-day tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong - Serenity Cruises In our comparison: #4 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Lan Ha Bay day tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong, and Cat Ba with a unique itinerary on Serenity Cruise with lots of outdoor activities like kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, jumping, etc. The cruises aim to provide great safety and comfort for the guests while maintaining the vibes of luxury and royalty. Our Serenity Cruise has 3 separate areas: The Restaurant, The Lounge with a panorama view, and The Rooftop. In addition to the large space, your great cruising experience is guaranteed by the cruise team, who know what you need before you say it. Serenity Cruise is the best choice for your trip to Lan Ha Bay. ## 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 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €39 per person for the Pick & Drop from Cat Ba Town option; other options up to €70 - Duration: 12h–13h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 1289 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Serenity 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 4.97 from 1289 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1284 of 1289. - 5 stars: 1256 (97%) - 4 stars: 28 (2%) - 3 stars: 5 (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 & Drop from Cat Ba Town | €39 / person | VI, English | Pick & Drop from Cat Ba Town Pickup included | | Pick Hai Phong & Drop Cat Ba | €46 / person | VI, English | Pick Hai Phong & Drop Cat Ba Pickup included | | Pick Cat Ba Town & Drop Hanoi | €51 / person | VI, English | Pick Cat Ba Town & Drop Hanoi Pickup included | | Pick Cat Ba & Drop Hai Phong | €51 / person | VI, English | Pick Cat Ba & Drop Hai Phong Pickup included | | Pick Hanoi & Drop Cat Ba Town | €51 / person | VI, English | Pick Hanoi & Drop Cat Ba Town Pickup included | | Pick Hai Phong & Drop Hanoi | €62 / person | VI, English | Pick Hai Phong & Drop Hanoi Pickup included | | Pick-up & Drop-off Hai Phong | €62 / person | VI, English | Pick-up & Drop-off Hai Phong Pickup included | | Pick-up & Drop-off Hanoi | €62 / person | VI, English | Pick-up & Drop-off Hanoi Pickup included | | Pick Hanoi & Drop Hai Phong | €70 / person | VI, English | Pick Hanoi & Drop Hai Phong Pickup included | ## What's included - Free 1 bottle of water - Entrance ticket, sightseeing ticket - Kayak, swimming, sliding - Lunch on cruise - Welcome drink - Experienced and professional tour guide on boat - Vietnamese/ English speaking - 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** (50m) - 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. **Our captain steers the cruise slowly, and the poetic scenery of Cai Beo ancie...** (30m; 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. 4. **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... 5. **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... 6. **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... 7. **Cat Ba** (50m) - 16:45: Return to Beo Dock, say ”Goodbye” Lan Ha Bay & Serenity Cruise team, Get on the bus back to Hanoi 8. **Hanoi** (2h 40m) - 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 - 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 · #4 of 98** | €39 | 12h–13h | 4.97 (1289) | 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 #4 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/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md