--- title: Sea Octopus Cruise | First 5 Star Vessel | 7h Explore Halong Bay lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 81 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 155 duration_minutes: 420 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [de, zh-TW, th, ko, ja, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 81 of 98 (Ha Long Bay Day Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/sea-octopus-cruise-first-5-star-vessel-7h-explore-halong-bay/ --- # Sea Octopus Cruise | First 5 Star Vessel | 7h Explore Halong Bay In our comparison: #81 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 06:30, 08:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €81 per person for the Start at Halong Cruise's Port: option; other options up to €108 - Duration: 7h–8h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 155 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Halong Luxury Cruise Lines Jsc,. - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: German, Chinese, TH, Korean, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Start times: 06:30, 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.83 from 155 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 151 of 155. - 5 stars: 135 (87%) - 4 stars: 16 (10%) - 3 stars: 3 (2%) - 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Start at Halong Cruise's Port: | €81 / person | Japanese, English, German, TH, Italian, Chinese, Spanish, Korean, French | ->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 | | Start from Hanoi City Center: | €108 / person | Japanese, English, German, TH, Italian, Chinese, Spanish, Korean, French | ->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 | ## What's 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 ## Not included - Kayak rental, Personal expenses - Tips & all services, items are not mentioned specifically in the list above! ## Itinerary 1. **Sung Sot Cave** (1h; admission included) - Sea Octopus Cruise leaves Halong International Cruise Port. Passengers embark and enjoy a welcome drink and fresh fruit while watching a short video of cruise information, safety guidelines, and an environmentally sustainable travel guide. Visit Sung Sot Cave. This is the... 2. **Hang Luon Cave** (45m; admission included) - 1-Explore Luon cave by bamboo boat or kayak. Luon Cave is a beautiful destination in Halong Bay with a unique entrance leading to a skylight surrounded by steep cliffs reflecting on the surface of calm clear water. 2- Experience the thrill on a private canoe tour to discover... 3. **Ti Top Island** (1h; admission included) - Ti Top island is located about 14 kilometers to the east of Bai Chay tourist harbor. It has a beach that is shaped like a crescent moon and is known for its tranquility and beautiful still blue waters. The sands of the beach have been dyed white by the ocean’s surf creating a... 4. **Bai Tho Mountain** (pass by, no stop) - Not so much a mountain as a hill, Bai Tho Mountain is only 650 feet (200 meters) high. This makes the mountain easy to climb and to get to the top should not take more than 30 minutes. Once you reach the top you will be rewarded with a splendid view of the Bay and of Halong... 5. **Hon Ga Choi Island** (pass by, no stop) - Fighting Cock Islet is a popular tourist destination and is regarded as the symbol of Halong Bay, Vietnam. Resembling the shape of a rooster and a hen standing opposite to each other, the islet creates an interesting visual and attracts tourists’ curiosity. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 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 - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled or replaced by land activities due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund. - Meals onboard are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood and international. Guests should advise any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least three (3) days prior to cruise date. - Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority. ## Compared with other Ha Long Bay Day Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #81 of 98** | €81 | 7h–8h | 4.83 (155) | 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 #81 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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