Best for travelers with one free day who want both Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. We confirm the operating route, departure status and weather-dependent stops before you commit.
Your written confirmation states the Hanoi pick-up zone and time, round-trip transfer arrangement, meeting instructions and expected return. No guessing on the morning of travel.
USD 68 per person is an indicative starting rate. Your dated quote confirms seats, transfer, lunch, entrance tickets, kayaking or bamboo boat, VAT or surcharges and cancellation terms before payment.
Book through Vietpower Travel, International Tour Operator License 01-711/TCDL-GPLHQT. One English-speaking contact verifies names, travel date, hotel, guest ages and dietary needs, then supports you through the return to Hanoi.
| Day | Transfer | Destinations | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Hanoi → Halong Bay → Hai Phong → Lan Ha bay → Trung Trang cave → Dark and Bright Cave → Halong Bay → Hanoi | Hanoi Hotels pick up, Arriving in Tuan Chau Marina in Halong Bay, Check in on Serenity Luxury Day ... |
7:00 – 7:30 Pick-up at Hanoi to travel to Halong
Serenity Luxury Day Cruises provide free pick-up service at your hotels in the Old Quarter.
Then our bus will take you to pass through Chuong Duong Bridge then enter the 5B highway. It takes only 2.5 hours to travel from Hanoi to Halong, excluding a 15-minute break at the stop-over.
10:15 Check-in at Serenity Luxury Day Cruises
You will complete check-in at Tuan Chau Tourist Wharf before boarding Serenity Cruises.
While Serenity Cruises sails into Halong Bay, you will have the chance to enjoy Halong Bay’s majestic beauty with our welcoming drink.
11:15 Drop anchor at Gia Luan port to visit Trung Trang Cave
Sailing past limestone karsts covered in lush green foliage, Serenity Day Cruises brings you to Gia Luan Port. We will drop anchor and go explore Trung Trang Cave.
On the ceiling of the cave, there are many stalactites with the shapes as the great sculptures of nature.
It is also in this cave where archaeologists found traces of ancient primates from thousands of years ago.
12:45 Come back to Serenity Day Cruises and savor Buffet Lunch on cruise
Fabulous lunch will be served on board while you are surrounded by the secluded Lan Ha Bay dotted with beautiful limestone karsts.
14:00 Go kayaking and swimming in Bright Dark Cave.
Kayaking is probably a familiar activity for foreigners but some people are not accustomed to it.
It is actually a kind of sport that helps you build better muscles when still enjoy the comfort brought by natural and peaceful surrounding.
16:00 Travel back to Tuan Chau Tourist Wharf.
17:30 Get on the bus to go back to Hanoi.
19:30 Finish your journey and say farewell.
Serenity Luxury Day Cruise is a three-deck day boat for travelers who want to experience both Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay without an overnight stay. Launched in 2018 and designed for up to 60 guests, it follows an approximately seven-hour cruising program from Tuan Chau, with lunch on board and outdoor activities.
The usual route links Gia Luan and Trung Trang Cave with kayaking or a bamboo boat at Bright and Dark Cave. Stops, swimming and timing remain subject to weather, tides and local port instructions; Vietpower Travel reconfirms the operating program, transfer and final rate for every departure.
Compare more Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay cruises or browse our Halong Bay tours. For live seats and a written quote, send your travel date, Hanoi hotel and guest count by WhatsApp or email sales@vietpowertravel.com.
Serenity Day Cruise offers the most innovative transfer on the 5B Highway Hanoi - Hai Phong - Halong to minimize the traveling time from Hanoi to Halong down to only around 2.5 hours. Aiming to shorten transfer time as much as possible, Serenity Luxury Day Cruise transfer team will bring to guests the most satisfaction.
With 7 hours aboard, Serenity Day Cruise will take you to the most prominent spots in Lan Ha Bay within a day. Setting sail from Tuan Chau Marina in Halong Bay, guests will have a chance to admire the beauty of both Halong and Lan Ha Bay during the wonderful trip that Serenity possesses.
Discovering Halong - Lan Ha Bay, Serenity Day Cruise maximizes your experience here with intriguing outdoor activities such as kayaking/ bamboo boat, exploring caves, swimming or sunbathing, etc. Just take time to partake in these experiences and your voyage to the Heritage Sites could not be better.
The published program includes about seven hours on the water. With Hanoi Old Quarter transfers, the typical day runs from approximately 07:00–07:30 until 19:30. Exact pick-up and return times are reconfirmed for your travel date.
USD 68 is an indicative starting rate, not a blanket promise for every date. Vietpower Travel sends a written quote confirming the cruise seat, transfer, lunch, entrance tickets, kayaking or bamboo boat and any VAT, holiday or private-transfer surcharge before you pay.
The usual route runs from Tuan Chau through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, with Gia Luan and Trung Trang Cave plus kayaking or a bamboo boat at Bright and Dark Cave. Swimming, cave access and the order of stops can change with weather, tides and port instructions.
Yes, but please share every guest's age, mobility needs and dietary requirements before booking. We will check the operating conditions, suitable activity level, child policy and meal request with the supplier before confirming.
Send your travel date, Hanoi hotel, number of adults and children, and any dietary or mobility needs by WhatsApp. We check live availability, send a dated written quote and booking terms, and request a deposit only after you accept the details.
Launched in 2023
Official public rates currently start from US$41++ per guest for the 7-hour day cruise and US$29++ per guest for the 3.5-hour dinner cruise.
Rates, surcharges and availability may change by departure date. Vietpower Travel will reconfirm the final quotation before payment.
Kayaking or a bamboo-boat ride at Luon Cave is optional and currently carries an operator surcharge of 100,000 VND per guest.
This activity is not included in the standard day-cruise rate and remains subject to weather and operating conditions.
Launched in 2024
Receive one written quote confirming the sailing date, total price, included meals, entrance fees and any optional Hanoi transfer or paid activity before you place a deposit.
We verify the operator’s current seven-hour program and clearly separate included meals, entrance fees and pool access from optional transfer, drinks, kayak or bamboo boat and spa services.
Launched in 2018
Choose the lower-deck Deluxe cabin or upper-deck Executive Balcony cabin. Vietpower confirms the exact category, bedding, floor and balcony status in writing before you pay.
For the official 1 May–30 September 2026 summer period, the published starting guide is USD 99 per guest for Deluxe and USD 109 for Executive Balcony on shared occupancy. Your dated quote confirms live availability, total cost, inclusions, transfer and any surcharge before payment.
Launched in 2018
Choose Noble, Imperial or Grand Royal. Vietpower confirms the suite category, room size, bed setup, deck, bay-view window and occupancy in writing before you pay, so the booked product is clear.
The 2-day program covers the essential Halong Bay highlights, while 3D2N adds more time for caves, islands and a day-boat excursion. Vietpower checks the operator’s current order of visits for your date because weather, tides and port instructions may change the schedule.
Launched in 2022
From ~USD 120 per person, twin-share for an entry cabin on a 2-day/1-night program.
This is an indicative reference based on public 2026 rates, not a guaranteed selling rate. Final price depends on cabin type, travel date and availability and is confirmed on request.
Chat with us on WhatsApp +84 936 336 389 for an exact quote.
Amanda Halong Cruise operates with 25 ocean-view cabins. Selected categories support triple occupancy or connecting arrangements for families and small groups.
Cabin layout, bed configuration and availability are confirmed for your travel date.
Launched in 2018
Vietpower checks the assigned Renea boat, exact cabin type, bedding, inclusions and current total price in writing before payment, helping you avoid surprises between the listing and the vessel delivered.
Use one Vietpower WhatsApp contact to compare cabins, arrange transfers, note dietary needs and receive sailing updates. If plans change, you have a Vietnam-based team to help coordinate the next step.
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