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title: "Shore Excursion: Amazing Day Cruise at Ha Long Bay"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Hanoi
country: Vietnam
price: 68
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.8
reviews: 59
duration_minutes: 360
duration_max_minutes: 480
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 78 of 98 (Ha Long Bay Day Cruises)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/shore-excursion-amazing-day-cruise-at-ha-long-bay/
---

# Shore Excursion: Amazing Day Cruise at Ha Long Bay

In our comparison: #78 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Explore the breathtaking beauty of Ha Long Bay on this full-day cruise. Located in the Gulf of Tonkin, the bay is home to around 1,600 islands and islets, creating a dramatic seascape of towering limestone pillars. Most islands are uninhabited, preserving their natural charm and rich biodiversity. Enjoy a day surrounded by stunning scenery and experience one of Vietnam’s most iconic natural wonders.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Lunch on board

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €68 per person
- Duration: 6h–8h
- Rating: 4.8/5 from 59 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Maximus Travel Vietnam
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.8 from 59 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 57 of 59.

- 5 stars: 49 (83%)
- 4 stars: 8 (14%)
- 3 stars: 2 (3%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Bottled Water
- Kayaking or Bamboo Boat
- Lunch on board
- All indicated in our itinerary
- Port pickup and drop-off
- All Entrance Fees
- English Speaking Tour Guide

## Not included

- Personal Expenses

## Itinerary

1. **Halong Bay** (7h; admission included) - Full day cruise itinerary: 08:30am : Meeting up at Ha Long International Cruise Port and make procedure to check – in on boat. 09:00am : Start visiting Halong bay – one of New Seven Wonder of the world. Stop at Sung Sot Cave ( Surprise Cave) – one of the biggest caves of...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- 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

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Ha Long Bay Day Cruises

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #78 of 98** | €68 | 6h–8h | 4.8 (59) | 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 #78 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.

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