The Halong Catamaran
The Halong Catamaran is a 5-star, 37m catamaran day cruise on Lan Ha Bay - one of the largest in its segment (150+ capacity). A white color scheme with two large sails gives it a youthful, modern, elegant European look, paired with lavish dining and an activity-packed day.
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Day Cruise
Peak-date surcharges may apply. Prices are per guest in USD. Final price is confirmed on WhatsApp before any payment.
A day on Lan Ha Bay
Hotel pickup (Hanoi Old Quarter)
Shuttle/limousine (booked separately) with a quick halfway stop to stretch.
Arrive Tuan Chau Marina + board
Welcome drink + briefing as the boat sets sail. Award-winning chef serves lunch paired with cocktails, fine wines and beers (bar open all service; water free, other drinks charged).
Afternoon - Dark & Bright Cave
Kayaking or bamboo boat (~1-hour round trip) through a little grotto into a private lagoon surrounded by rock walls; guide shares Halong folklore.
Afternoon - Frog Pond
Swim in the emerald water of Lan Ha Bay, try the trampoline and water slide, or chill on the boat.
Afternoon - Cooking demonstration
Back on board, try making Vietnamese spring rolls yourself.
Sunset ceremony
Complimentary Vietnamese teas, fresh fruit and cakes as the sky turns red, purple and yellow.
Return to port
Transfer back to Hanoi (if pre-booked), arriving ~20:00-20:30.
Meals
Lunch: Set or buffet from the deluxe restaurant - dishes from across Vietnam plus vegetarian and European options, using only fresh ingredients caught that day. Tea party on the main deck + sunset cocktail party (bar drinks extra).
Activities
- Kayaking / bamboo boat at Dark & Bright Cave
- Swimming + trampoline + water slide at Frog Pond
- Cooking class (Vietnamese spring rolls)
- Sunbathing on the sky net
What’s included
- Lunch on board
- Complimentary drinking water all day
- Welcome drink
- Kayaking
- Cooking class
- Speedboat transfer to and from the beach for activities
- Teas, fruits, cakes (16:30-17:30)
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
Boat & Facilities
- 2 decks, 150+ capacity
- 1st deck - luxury restaurant & bar, big side windows, wood + metal styling
- 2nd deck - terrace / entertainment area
- Sunbathing sky net at the bow (twin mesh frames, firmly installed for safety)
- Water slide + big float on the sea surface (popular with kids)
- Pickup
- Hanoi Old Quarter (any hotel)
- Pickup window
- 07:45-08:30
- Drop-off
- 20:00-20:30
- Children
- Under 4 stay free
- Ages 4-9
- 50% of adult fare
- Age 10+
- Full fare
- Holidays
- Peak-date surcharge may apply - confirmed on WhatsApp
- Weather
- Boat tours weather-dependent. Halong Management Board may halt cruises in storms. Tide affects itinerary. On weekends, limousine drops at nearest Old Quarter point due to Hanoi Walking Street closures.
We never take card payments on this site. Your booking is confirmed by a real person on WhatsApp, and the final price is agreed before you pay anything.
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It's the priciest day option because it's a 37m 5-star catamaran on Lan Ha Bay with extras the cheaper boats don't have - a water slide, big floats, a sunbathing sky net, a cooking class and a speedboat out to the activity area. If you want the most activity-packed, family-friendly day on the water it earns the premium; if you just want the core highlights, a Halong day cruise is lighter on the wallet
Lan Ha is right next to Halong but much less crowded, with quieter coves like Frog Pond for swimming and the Dark & Bright Cave instead of the busy Sung Sot Cave. Great if you want the same karst scenery without the crowds
