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.Our WhatsApp is registered as Vietnam Xin Chào - the same Nest Asia Travel desk.
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.
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.
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
