Iris Cruise
Iris is a luxurious day boat on Halong Bay operated by Iris Cruises, built around enchanting voyages for families and couples. Three spacious decks host up to 99 passengers, with two panoramic-window restaurants, a newly equipped open-air jacuzzi, live music and a canapé service. It runs the classic Halong route - Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave and Titop Island - in a ~7-hour cruise.
Rates on request
Day Cruise is quoted per departure - we confirm the price on WhatsApp before anything is paid.
Prices are per cabin, all guests included in USD. Final price is confirmed on WhatsApp before any payment.
A day on Halong Bay
Hotel pickup (optional limousine add-on)
Limousine shuttle from Hanoi Old Quarter to Halong International Cruise Port (~2.5h). Self-transfer guests arrive before 10:00 check-in.
Board Iris Cruise
Welcome drink + safety and itinerary briefing by the cruise manager.
Late morning - Buffet lunch onboard
Buffet served for 30+ guests (set menu for smaller groups) as the ship cruises into the bay.
Afternoon - Sung Sot Cave (~1h)
Explore the largest cave in Halong with impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
Afternoon - Luon Cave (~45 min)
Kayak or bamboo boat into the enclosed lagoon (extra 100,000 VND/pax).
Afternoon - Titop Island
Swim off the beach or hike to the summit for panoramic bay views.
Sunset canapé party
Live band on the sundeck with canapés; relax in the jacuzzi.
Return to harbor
Disembark; optional shuttle back to Hanoi arriving 19:30-20:00.
Meals
- Lunch onboard from 11:30: diverse Vietnamese + international dishes; buffet up to 50 dishes for 25+ guests, set menu for smaller groups
- Sunset canapé party: desserts + fresh drinks with live music
- Optional premium main courses (lobster / tenderloin beef / cod / special vegetarian) from US$24/pax
- Drinks charged separately (alcohol from US$7.5/shot, soft drink from US$5, cocktail from US$2.5)
Activities
- Sung Sot Cave - 1h exploring shimmering stalactites and stalagmites
- Luon Cave - kayak or bamboo boat into the self-contained lagoon (extra charge)
- Titop Island - beach swim or climb to the summit
- Onboard - open-air jacuzzi, mobile sundeck bar, live-band canapé party
What’s included
- Day cruise on Halong Bay (~7h onboard)
- 01 lunch (buffet if 30+ guests, set menu if fewer)
- Welcome drink & cold towel
- Sightseeing program with entrance fees & basic insurance
- English/Vietnamese-speaking onboard guide
- Bar & background DJ music
- Onboard recreational amenities (jacuzzi, sundeck)
- Sunset canapé party with live band
- Pickup
- Hanoi Old Quarter (any hotel) - limousine transfer is optional add-on
- Pickup window
- 07:00-07:45
- Drop-off
- 19:30-20:00
- Children
- Under 2 stay free
- Ages 5-11
- 75% of adult fare
- Age 12+
- Full fare
- Weather
- Boat tours weather-dependent; Halong Management Board may halt cruises in storms. Tide affects itinerary. Bad-weather cancellation follows operator policy (see cancellation_notes).
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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We don't have a locked public rate for the Iris day cruise yet, so let me confirm the live price with the cruise directly before I quote you - I'd rather give you the exact figure than a guess
The round-trip limousine shuttle from Hanoi Old Quarter is an optional add-on, not part of the base cruise price - we can arrange it at a separate fee, or you're welcome to make your own way to Halong International Cruise Port before the 10:00 check-in
