Halong Sonata Cruise
Halong Sonata Cruise is the newest 5-star day cruise from Go Asia - a modern, exquisite ship with European elegance. Three decks accommodate up to 90 guests for a 5.5-6 hour journey through the scenic bay, with a jacuzzi, live music and a pearl-workshop stop along the way.
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Day Cruise
Prices are per guest in USD. Final price is confirmed on WhatsApp before any payment.Our WhatsApp is registered as Vietnam Xin Chào - the same Nest Asia Travel desk.
A day on Halong Bay
Hotel pickup (Hanoi Old Quarter)
Depart for Halong City (limousine/car included). Short stop at a pearl workshop to learn how real pearls are made.
Arrive Sonata Waiting Lounge (Pier 21, Tuan Chau Marina)
Check in and board Sonata Cruise; begin the 5.5-6 hour journey.
Midday - Lunch
Buffet-style lunch (or set menu depending on passenger numbers) while marveling at the limestone scenery.
Afternoon - Sung Sot Cave (Bo Hon archipelago)
Admire the impressive stalagmites and stalactites built up over millions of years.
Afternoon - Titop Island
Swim on the sandy beach or hike to the peak for a panoramic Halong Bay view.
Afternoon - Luon Cave
Kayak or bamboo boat into the hidden lagoon and its breathtaking scenery.
Afternoon - Sunset party
Live traditional music performance as the ship cruises back to Tuan Chau Harbor; relax on the sundeck.
Disembark + bus to Hanoi
~2.5-hour drive with a short break, arriving Old Quarter around 20:30-21:00.
Meals
Lunch (buffet or set): Rich buffet-style lunch on board. Welcome drink on boarding + afternoon tea (wine, tea, pastries, fruits). Beverages otherwise charged separately.
Activities
- Sung Sot Cave exploration
- Kayaking / bamboo boat at Luon Cave (optional, +50,000 VND)
- Swimming + climbing at Titop Island
- Jacuzzi + live music on board
What’s included
- Round-trip limousine or standard car on expressway
- Welcome drink on boarding
- Rich buffet lunch
- Afternoon tea (wine, tea, pastries, fruits)
- Jacuzzi
- Cold/hot hand towels + free towels
- Professional tour guide (exclusive to each vehicle group)
Boat & Facilities
- 3 decks, capacity up to 90 guests
- Jacuzzi on board
- Sundeck for chilling with friends
- Cold/hot hand towels, free towels, live traditional music in the sunset party
- Pickup
- Hanoi Old Quarter (any hotel)
- Pickup window
- 08:00-08:45
- Drop-off
- 20:30-21:00
- Children
- Under 2 stay free
- Ages 2-7
- 80% of adult fare
- Age 8+
- Full fare
- Weather
- Boat tours weather-dependent. Halong Management Board may halt cruises in storms. Tide affects itinerary.
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.
Ask us anything about this cruise
A real person replies within hours, 7am-10pm ICT - WhatsApp is fastest.Our WhatsApp is registered as Vietnam Xin Chào - the same Nest Asia Travel desk.
The kayak/rowboat at Luon Cave is a small optional add-on at 50,000 VND (about $2) per guest - you're free to skip it and relax on the sundeck instead. Almost everything else, including the round-trip limousine transfer, is already in the price
Yes - unlike many day cruises where the Hanoi transfer is booked separately, Sonata includes a round-trip limousine or standard car on the expressway, with a guide assigned to each vehicle group. That's part of what makes the $69 good value
