15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In Vietnam

3-Day Experiences, Cruises & Boat Tours, Halong Bay Cruises, Hanoi, Lan Ha Bay Cruises, Ninh Binh Tours, Tour Reviews

Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

1.Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise

A 3-day Hanoi circuit to Ninh Binh, then Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay on a 5-star cruise with balcony, kayaking, caves, and great food.

Da Nang: Han River Local Cruise by Night

/ June 4, 2026

2.Da Nang: Han River Local Cruise by Night

Cruise the Han River at night for $6. See Dragon Bridge’s fire-and-water show on weekends and enjoy views, dance, and optional dinner.

★ 4.1

“The cruise was beautiful and nice. The night view was different from day time. Me and my family enjoying the cruise very much and the dragon fire was a showstopper. The server was considerable and aware that we are Muslims and did not offer any alcoholic beverages. That's another plus point for the joyful night.…”

1,152 reviews50 - 90 minutesFrom $6by My Viet Trip

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2-Day Experiences, Bai Tu Long Bay Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dinner Cruises & Shows, Evening Experiences, Halong Bay Cruises, Hanoi, Tour Reviews

From Hanoi: Ha Long – Bai Tu Long Bay 2-Day 1-Night Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

3.From Hanoi: Ha Long – Bai Tu Long Bay 2-Day 1-Night Cruise

Cruise quieter Bai Tu Long Bay from Hanoi with kayaking, Thien Canh Son Cave, and a Nem Cuon cooking class on a small overnight ship.

★ 4.6

“An EXCEPTIONAL tour!! The entire staff was extremely kind, professional, and attentive, especially our cruise manager, Peter, who made the entire experience exceed our expectations. He was friendly, hard working, had a great sense of humor, and went above and beyond to make it a special experience for everyone on board. All of the activities…”

1,113 reviewsby DGB Travel & Event Company

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2-Day Experiences, Cruises & Boat Tours, Halong Bay Cruises, Hanoi, Ninh Binh Tours, Tour Reviews, VIP

2-Day: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay Luxury Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

4.2-Day: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay Luxury Cruise

Luxury 2-day cruise from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay via Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An boat, Luon kayaking, Titop swim, caves, sunset wine.

★ 4.8

“Perfect! The guide Ken was very kind and helpful! Thank you Vietnam!! 🇻🇳🇨🇱”

842 reviewsFrom $110by Halongbayluxcruises - Marvel Travel

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2-Day Experiences, Cruises & Boat Tours, Halong Bay Cruises, Hanoi, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Hanoi: 2-Day Ha Long Bay Boat Tour

/ June 4, 2026

5.From Hanoi: 2-Day Ha Long Bay Boat Tour

2-day Ha Long Bay overnight cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Titop and Luon Cave, kayaking, spring roll class, night fishing, and karaoke.

★ 4.2

“The scenery here is absolutely beautiful and there was so much food on board that was really tasty. The boat was a bit old but the rooms and facilities were comfortable enough. The tour guide was great, really nice and everything was very efficient and clear. It is just a shame about the huge numbers…”

309 reviewsFrom $120by Sunlighttravel

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Da Nang, Dining Experiences, Dinner Cruises & Shows, Dinner Experiences, Show, Tour Reviews

Da Nang: Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show

/ June 4, 2026

6.Da Nang: Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show

Da Nang Poseidon dinner cruise on the Han River with DJ party, Apsara dancers, and the Dragon Bridge fire-and-water show.

★ 3.8

“Lovely evening on Poseidon cruise da Nang to the dragon bridge”

304 reviews1 hourFrom $21by DUTHUYENDANANG

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City & Walking Tours, City Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Da Nang, Mekong Delta Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Da Nang/Hoi An: Coconut Village Boat and Hoi An City Tour

/ June 4, 2026

7.Da Nang/Hoi An: Coconut Village Boat and Hoi An City Tour

Basket boat thrills at Cam Thanh, then Hoi An’s heritage sites and a Hoai River lantern release with dinner, all in one guided 6.5-hour loop.

★ 4.5

“Had an amazing day with Lucy! Super bubbly and funny guide, a lot of insight into the history of Hoi An, would definitely recommend as a first time Traveller!”

277 reviewsFrom $40by Venus Travel Hoi An

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Cat Ba Island, Cruises & Boat Tours, Full-Day, Lan Ha Bay Cruises, Tour Reviews

From Hanoi/Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip

/ June 4, 2026

8.From Hanoi/Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Trip

Full-day Lan Ha Bay boat trip from Hanoi or Cat Ba: kayaking through caves, swimming, onboard lunch, and a sunset cooking class.

★ 4.8

“We had the best day! Hana was such an incredible guide. We would 100% recommend this experience to anyone coming to Vietnam”

264 reviewsFrom $30by Beka Travel Co. Ltd

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Buffet Experiences, Cruises & Boat Tours, Halong Bay Cruises, Hanoi, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews

From Hanoi: Ha Long Bay 5-star Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch

/ June 4, 2026

9.From Hanoi: Ha Long Bay 5-star Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch

Luxury Ha Long Bay day cruise from Hanoi: Surprise Cave, Luon kayaking, Titop views, swim, and buffet lunch with limousine pickup.

★ 4.7

“Really enjoyed it. Tùng our guide was really nice and made sure the trip went smoothly. The bus(limousine) was extremely comfortable and worth the small extra cost of this tour. They really sell the Speedboat on the trip but we really enjoyed it and thought it was better than the bamboo or kayaking. I think…”

258 reviewsFrom $50by Vietland tourism & Media JSC.,

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Basket Boat & Coconut Village Rides, Cooking Classes, Cruises & Boat Tours, Hoi An, Markets, Shopping Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Workshops

Da Nang/Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride, Cooking Class

/ June 4, 2026

10.Da Nang/Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride, Cooking Class

Shop Hoi An market, float a bamboo basket boat in coconut palms, then cook and eat Vietnamese dishes with local guidance.

★ 4.7

“The Hoi An Market and Cooking Class with Boat Ride experience is a delightful and immersive way to explore the rich culinary traditions of Vietnam. Market Visit: The tour begins with a guided visit to the bustling Hoi An Market, where you can engage with local vendors selling fresh ingredients, spices, and unique Vietnamese produce.…”

253 reviews5 hoursFrom $18by Happy Holiday Travel - Viet Nam

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Cat Ba Island, Cruises & Boat Tours, Full-Day, Lan Ha Bay Cruises, Tour Reviews

Cat Ba/Ha Noi: Lan Ha and Monkey Island Full Day Boat Trip

/ June 4, 2026

11.Cat Ba/Ha Noi: Lan Ha and Monkey Island Full Day Boat Trip

Full-day Lan Ha and Monkey Island cruise with cave kayaking, swims in clear water, snorkeling gear, lunch, and sunset tea from Cat Ba or Hanoi.

★ 4.7

“Our guide Tin Tin was warmheartedly welcoming us to his home region and guiding us through the beautiful landscapes, offering to take part in activities like kayaking to see some water shaped caves or climbing a little on Monkey Island. With good lunch and a little tea time, we had our expectations more than fulfilled…”

252 reviews1 dayFrom $28by Cat Ba Sonder

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Basket Boat & Coconut Village Rides, Cooking Classes, Cruises & Boat Tours, Da Nang, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Hoi An: Lantern Making, Basket Boat, and Cooking Class

/ June 4, 2026

12.Hoi An: Lantern Making, Basket Boat, and Cooking Class

Hoi An lantern making, basket boats, and a hands-on cooking class. Shop market ingredients, cook four dishes, then take home a lantern.

★ 4.9

“Thank you very much to Lin it was perfect, we had so much fun !”

233 reviewsFrom $15by Hoian Eco Coconut Tour

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Halong Bay Cruises, Hanoi, Tour Reviews

From Hanoi: 1 -Day Halong Bay Cruise With Big & Small Groups

/ June 4, 2026

13.From Hanoi: 1 -Day Halong Bay Cruise With Big & Small Groups

1-day Halong Bay cruise from Hanoi with Ti Top swim, Luon Cave kayaking/bamboo boat, Sung Sot cave, Vietnamese lunch, and optional extras.

★ 4.6

“Amazing tour ! We choose this tour based on the planned activities and the reviews and we were'nt disappointed. The crew was very nice and so were our guides, they cattered to all our needs and were very friendly. The tour itself was exactly as advertised, and the activities and viewpoints were perfect. Thanks for…”

215 reviewsFrom $36by Go Asia Travel

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2-Day Experiences, Canoes & Kayaks, Cruises & Boat Tours, Halong Bay Cruises, Hanoi, Lan Ha Bay Cruises, Tour Reviews

Ha Long & Lan Ha Bays: 2-Day Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

/ June 4, 2026

14.Ha Long & Lan Ha Bays: 2-Day Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

2 days in Ha Long and Lan Ha with kayaking, cave boat rides, meals aboard, and a sunrise Tai Chi session with V’Spirit Cruises.

★ 4.3

“Boat was a nice size so it didn't feel too crowded. The cabins were well decorated and furnished. We had a full itinary for the whole trip and the staff were absolutely brilliant at making sure we had everything we needed. Kayaking was special!”

212 reviewsFrom $136by V'Spirit Cruises

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3-Day Experiences, Bai Tu Long Bay Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay Cruises, Tour Reviews

3-Day Lan Ha Bay & Viet Hai 5★ Cruise + Free Hanoi Pickup

/ June 4, 2026

15.3-Day Lan Ha Bay & Viet Hai 5★ Cruise + Free Hanoi Pickup

3-day Lan Ha Bay and Viet Hai 5-star cruise with Dark and Bright Caves, kayaking, Viet Hai biking, great meals, and free Hanoi pickup.

★ 4.9

“Mr Hà and the crew were all very friendly and willing to answer any questions, the different meals were all very good especially the dinners! The activities were fun The 3D2N was a must”

158 reviewsby Asia Fun Adventures

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