Halong Bay Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch by Diamond Era Cruise

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Itinerary

1. 7:45-8:20 Hotel pick up ( Hotels are located in Hanoi Old Quarter) Our English-speaking tour guide will pick guests up from other hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter The estimated pick up time will be informed to the customers before departure date via WhatsApp number. If outside Old quarter, meeting point Hanoi Opera House at 8:20am

   45 minAdmission included

2. 10:30 – Short Lavatory Break Quick rest stop halfway to stretch your legs or take a quick snack in case you missed the breakfast. You will have 15 minutes for toilet and rest.

   2.5 h

3. 11:45 Boarding The Cruise – Check In Time. The bus will arrive at Halong International Port, reach our pier, where our welcoming staff will be waiting for your arrival with a big smile. Welcome drink will be served while the captain introduces the cruise briefing and instruction. 12:00 – 13:00 – Lunch On Board The cruise departs from Halong International Port for a joyful journey to discover the beauty of the world heritage Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you will have chance to pass through the grandeur of the legendary bay with thousands of limestone islands such as: Dog Rock, Duck Rock and especially Thumb Rock – a beautiful limestone islet rising from sea water in the shape of a giant thumb. Mother Nature has put Thumb Rock here to send a message of goodness to every passenger cruising in the ancient bay. Have a Huge – Buffet lunch with variety of dishes including Seafood – Vietnamese Food and International Food.

   1.5 h

4. Explore Surprising Cave ( Sung Sot Cave ) Stop at Bo Hon Island. Our tour guide will take you to Sung Sot Cave/Surprising Cave, the largest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. After about 200 steps under the forest canopy, the entrance of the cave shows up. A paradise of appear in front of you. You will discover the cave in about 45 minutes before getting back to the cruise (For other tourists who can’t walk much, you can stay on cruise, chilling out on the sundeck).

   1 hAdmission included

5. Visit Luon Cave Then do kayaking or a bamboo boat in Luon cave and discover the beautiful lagoon. The most interesting outdoor activity.

   1 hAdmission included

6. Titop Island – Titop Beach – Titop Mountian – Swimming – Hiking Stop at Titop Island. One this small island, you can climb halfway up the mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay. Looking down from high above gives you a wonderful sensation; at the same time offers you a spectacular view of every corner of the bay. Relaxing on the little white sand beach, go swimming or just stay on the boat and relax. So take a few moments to reflect on the beauty of this natural wonder of the world.

   1 hAdmission included

7. Cruising back to Halong International port. You will have a lot of time for enjoying sunset party with tea, cakes, sunbathing on the upper deck with music and enjoying great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery.

   1 hAdmission included

8. 18:00 - 18:15 Get on the bus Get on the bus to back to Hanoi by Expressway, have a short break fro 20-30 miniutes. 21:00-21:30 Arrive to Hanoi. Our driver will drop you off at your hotel in the Old Quarter or meeting point.

   3 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 2,184 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Great cruise

  My guide Oliver was great. Very attentive and remembered everyone in our group. The cruise itself was beautiful and the process was quite convenient

  248susannalSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Fand and Memorable

  We had a great time and experience on our tour with oliver. Oliver is very accomodating and help all through out our tour. Would vouch for him and book with him again if possible. Hope to see you again on our next tour, Oliver. Thank you

  reuelo673September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Good experience

  Thank you Olivier for being a good guide and giving us snippets along the way. Wish you all the best

  vinodc923September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Good tour

  Good tour and very good guide and ambience of cruise

  625ujjwalbSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Hạ Long Bay

  Amazing day with phú, he was very knowledgeable about the area and we enjoyed it a lot!

  Mobile17967518592September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Ha Long Bay

  Our family had a wonderful time with Diamond Era day cruise at Ha Long Bay. Richie our tour guide was helpful and responsive with our needs and did a wonderful job leading the tour.

  793yangcSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Hanoi

• Its from-price is 39% below the median of the 2545 day trips we list in Hanoi.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 7 of 2545.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, mixes lakeside temples, French colonial boulevards and an Old Quarter where street food and scooters fill every lane.

The Old Quarter's narrow streets, each once devoted to a single trade, sit just north of Hoan Kiem Lake, where the red Huc Bridge leads to the Temple of the Jade Mountain. Wander at dawn to see tai chi by the water, or after dark when the pavements fill with food stalls and low plastic stools.

Top-ranked sights in Hanoi: Ha Long Bay, Hanoi Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge (Cau Long Bien).

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