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Sea Octopus Cruise | First 5 Star Vessel | 7h Explore Halong Bay

4.8 · 155 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Hanoi Operated by Halong Luxury Cruise Lines Jsc,. Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
7h–8h
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
German, Chinese, TH, Korean, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
06:30, 08:30 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, TH, Chinese.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Start at Halong Cruise's Port:The page price->Sea Octopus Vessel: Was named after the symbol of this Halong’s specialty with the mission of bringing visitors to the Bay an unforgettable ... ->Loads of Fun Activities: From kayak between karst limestone outcrops and thrills on a bamboo boats to sipping on cocktails you’ve mixed and shaken you ->First 5 Star Day Cruise: Sea Octopus Cruise is the first and largest 5-star day cruise in Halong Bay. The ship is elegantly designed and possesses ... Duration: 7 hours: The journey only including about 7 hours visit around Halong Bay with pick up & drop off guest at: Halong Int'l Cruise's Port ->Lunch w Quintessence of A&E: Lunch at Bayside Delight restaurant (1st floor) or Sea Breeze (2nd floor) with 100 Quintessence of Asian & Eurasian cuisine! ->World Nature Heritage Site:: Explore Halong Bay including: Sung Sot cave, Luon cave, Titop island, Bai Tho Mountain, Dinh Huong - Ga Choi islets ->Welcome Drinks upon check-in: You will be served a welcome drinks and provided with a cold towel upon check-in on vessel. Pickup included€81
Start from Hanoi City Center:->Sea Octopus Vessel: Was named after the symbol of this Halong’s specialty with the mission of bringing visitors to the Bay an unforgettable ... ->Loads of fun activities: From kayak between karst limestone outcrops and thrills on a bamboo boats to sipping on cocktails you’ve mixed and shaken you ->First 5 Star Day Cruise: Sea Octopus Cruise is the first and largest 5-star day cruise in Halong Bay. The ship is elegantly designed and possesses ... Duration: 12 hours: -The journey including pick up & drop off in Hanoi City Center (4,5 hours road trip + more than 7 hours visit the Halong Bay) ->Lunch w Quintessence of A&E: Lunch at Bayside Delight restaurant (1st floor) or Sea Breeze (2nd floor) with 100 Quintessence of Asian & Eurasian cuisine! ->World Nature Heritage Site: Explore Halong Bay including: Sung Sot cave, Luon cave, Titop island, Bai Tho Mountain, Dinh Huong - Ga Choi islets. ->Private A/C car/mini van: Private new modern air-condition car (On Request) or Limousine van (Default) round-trip transfer to/from Hanoi City Center. ->Welcome Drinks upon check-in: You will be served a welcome drinks and provided with a cold towel upon check-in on vessel. Pickup included€108

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 21 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Optional add-ons or special arrangements can be requested
  • Onboard Insurance, Full life jackets onboard
  • The services of our professional crew
  • Round-trip Shuttle Bus Transfers: Hanoi ~ Halong Port ~ Hanoi (Limousine Van - Applied for TG1)
  • Welcome drinks, In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
  • An appetizing lunch at Bayside Delight restaurant (1st floor) or Sea Breeze (2nd floor) with quintessence of Asian & Eurasian cuisine, seafood dishes, local specialties that are dedicatedly .....
  • Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
  • Kayak rental, Personal expenses
  • Tips & all services, items are not mentioned specifically in the list above!

Reviews

4.8
155 ratings
Guidekin & Tripadvisor

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 151 of 155

Star breakdown of all 155 ratings

5 stars
135 · 87%
4 stars
16 · 10%
3 stars
3 · 2%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 1%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
06:30, 08:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Halong Luxury Cruise Lines Jsc,.; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

7 Hours Experience the Heritage of Halong Bay ONBOARD SEA OCTOPUS
Sea Octopus was named after the symbol of the sea with the mission of bringing visitors to the Bay an unforgettable journey of gastronomy that will awaken all your senses with the beauty of nature, the savory taste, the luxurious facility, and the perfect service.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Ha Long Bay Day Cruises

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #81 of 98€817h–8h4.83 (155)shared
PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat€1459h4.98 (1078)private
Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Kayaking, Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island€3512h4.98 (1077)shared
Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour)€448h4.98 (750)private

Ranked #81 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. Compare all 98 Ha Long Bay Day Cruises

From €81 per adult · Start at Halong Cruise's Port: