--- title: The Best 5 Star Halong Bay Cruise with Buffet,pool, Sunset Party lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 24 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 129 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 68 of 98 (Ha Long Bay Day Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/the-best-5-star-halong-bay-cruise-with-buffet-pool-sunset-party/ --- # The Best 5 Star Halong Bay Cruise with Buffet,pool, Sunset Party In our comparison: #68 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Highlight of Halong Bay Day Cruise – Route 2 ✨ Depart early morning to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Halong Bay with mist still floating above the water. Explore stunning limestone formations and mysterious caves on the less crowded Route 2. Experience kayaking amid the serene nature or relax at a private, picturesque beach. Savor a fresh seafood buffet onboard with breathtaking sea views. Perfect for travelers seeking a unique, tranquil, and less touristy Halong Bay adventure. Route 2 – The ideal choice for a complete and refreshing Halong Bay day trip! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please to be here at 8h30 for pick up - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 08:00, 11:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: Buffet Lunch onboard, Sunset party with… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €24 per person for the Price pick up from Tuan Chau option; other options up to €41 - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 129 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Sunlight Travel & Cruise - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 08:00, 11:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.88 from 129 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 126 of 129. - 5 stars: 117 (91%) - 4 stars: 9 (7%) - 3 stars: 3 (2%) - 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Price pick up from Tuan Chau | €24 / person | English | No shuttle Bus: This option is suitable for guests at the pier and does not require a bus pick-up from Hanoi. Starting point: Tuan Chau International Marina, WXCR+X7X, Unnamed Road, Tuần Châu, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam | | Pick up from Hanoi By shuttle | €32 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours route 2 Starting points: 160 Đ. Trần Quang Khải, Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam 162 Đ. Cổ Linh, Làng Trạm, Long Biên, Hà Nội 10000, Vietnam | | Pick up Hanoi Limousine bus | €36 / person | English | Halong Bay 6 Hour Cruise 5 star Buffet Lunch route2 Limousine bus | | Pick Up by Dcar Limo 10pax | €41 / person | English | - | ## What's included - Buffet Lunch onboard - English speaking guide - Luxury Cruise - Sunset party with red wine, tea, fruit ## Not included - Drinks such as beer, wine, soft drinks, or juice... - Tips & other personal fees - entrance fee - Holiday surcharge: 100,000 VND per pax (01/01, 31/12, 24/12, 02/09, 30/04, 01/05). Pay directly - Lunar New Year surcharge: 150,000 VND per pax for traveling Pay directly - Kayaking or Bamboo Boat ## Itinerary 1. **Hạ Long Bay** (pass by, no stop) - Check-in onboard at Tuan Chau Marina habour at the noon time ( 11:30 am) 2. **Halong Bay** (6h) - The boat moves on the bay and you will see all the large and small islands of Ha Long heritage. Visiting Titop island: swimming or climbing up to the top & enjoy amazing panorama views of Halong bay Hiking up & down to visit Halong Surprise cave - the most beautiful cave in... 3. **Hang Luon Cave** (pass by, no stop) - Do kayaking or Sampan Boat to visit Luon Cave is optional ,cruise will be visit here if you pay for this you will spend here 30-40 minute ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 11:30 - 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. ## Meeting point Please to be here at 8h30 for pick up Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Ha Long Bay Day Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #68 of 98** | €24 | 12h | 4.88 (129) | 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 #68 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/the-best-5-star-halong-bay-cruise-with-buffet-pool-sunset-party/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md