First Timer Guide to Cruising in Halong Bay

Planning Your First Cruise?

Is this the first time you visit Halong bay? Our first-timer guide will help you plan your first cruise trip with our up-to-date articles and tips.

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Planning Your First Cruise?

Planning Your First Cruise?

Is this the first time you visit Halong bay? Our first-timer guide will help you plan your first cruise trip with our up-to-date articles and tips.

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Marina Miro 5 months, 3 weeks
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Hello. We are travelling on january 2024, we are a couple with our 20 year old daughter. We are looking for a luxury mid size 3 day/2 night cruise with room balcony and that include all activities and excursions. We also value a more secluded itinerary avoiding the masses. As we are with our daughter, we look for more adventurous activities. Which boat itineraries you recommend that may suit us best? Thanks!

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Mia Nguyen 5 months, 2 weeks
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@Marina, To be honest, all cruises in Halong Bay currently follow the same route and itinerary. The only distinguishing factors are the quality of service and the size of the vessel. If you prefer a more exclusive experience, the Orchid Premium is an excellent option as it only has 5 cabins.

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Heather Sanford 7 months, 1 week
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We would like a day cruise to Halong Bay we will be staying at vin pearl

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Lan 7 months, 1 week
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@Heather Since you're staying at Vinpearl resort, you can easily arrange a day tour of Halong Bay through their travel desk located at the reception. There are many cruise options available for you to explore the breathtaking scenery of the bay.

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Maria Androulaki 7 months, 3 weeks
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Hallo, we are a group of 6 friends travelling to Halong bay for our first time. We are looking for a 2 days 1 night cruise that includes cycling to cat ba island and a visit to a floatting village. Is there any cruise that includes these activities??

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Mia Nguyen 7 months, 3 weeks
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@Maria Unfortunately, there are no 2-day-1-night cruise itineraries that include a side trip to Cat Ba island. However, you may want to consider booking a 3-day-2-night trip to experience these activities.

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Paulo C 11 months, 3 weeks
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Hello, is there any cruise that offers also hiking as one of the activities, i havent seen any so far...

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Mia Nguyen 11 months, 3 weeks
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@Paulo C There are no cruises offering hiking as a separate activity, however, Ti Top Island is a great place for hiking to the top of it for a great view of Halong bay. Paradise Elegance Cruises, Ambassador Cruises are among those who offer itinerary to Titop Island.

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Marina Miro 5 months, 3 weeks

Hello. We are travelling on january 2024, we are a couple with our 20 year old daughter. We are looking for a luxury mid size 3 day/2 night cruise with room balcony and that include all activities and excursions. We also value a more secluded itinerary avoiding the masses. As we are with our daughter, we look for more adventurous activities. Which boat itineraries you recommend that may suit us best? Thanks!

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Mia Nguyen 5 months, 2 weeks

@Marina, To be honest, all cruises in Halong Bay currently follow the same route and itinerary. The only distinguishing factors are the quality of service and the size of the vessel. If you prefer a more exclusive experience, the Orchid Premium is an excellent option as it only has 5 cabins.

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Heather Sanford 7 months, 1 week

We would like a day cruise to Halong Bay we will be staying at vin pearl

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Lan 7 months, 1 week

@Heather Since you're staying at Vinpearl resort, you can easily arrange a day tour of Halong Bay through their travel desk located at the reception. There are many cruise options available for you to explore the breathtaking scenery of the bay.

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Maria Androulaki 7 months, 3 weeks

Hallo, we are a group of 6 friends travelling to Halong bay for our first time. We are looking for a 2 days 1 night cruise that includes cycling to cat ba island and a visit to a floatting village. Is there any cruise that includes these activities??

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Mia Nguyen 7 months, 3 weeks

@Maria Unfortunately, there are no 2-day-1-night cruise itineraries that include a side trip to Cat Ba island. However, you may want to consider booking a 3-day-2-night trip to experience these activities.

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Paulo C 11 months, 3 weeks

Hello, is there any cruise that offers also hiking as one of the activities, i havent seen any so far...

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Mia Nguyen 11 months, 3 weeks

@Paulo C There are no cruises offering hiking as a separate activity, however, Ti Top Island is a great place for hiking to the top of it for a great view of Halong bay. Paradise Elegance Cruises, Ambassador Cruises are among those who offer itinerary to Titop Island.

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