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Ha was an amazing tour guide! The cruise is absolutly recommended. We met a lot of nice people... read more

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Had a blast on hideaway cruises, the activities were once in a life time experiences thanks to Harry Ninh and Lam.

We will definitely recommend this trip! We had a great time with some good and wonderful guides Harry, Lam and Ninh😄

This was AMAZING, the food, the tour and the accommodations were unparalleled. Lan, Harry, and Ninh were the BEST guides and so fun.

Such a lovely tour, great mix of social, good food and great activities, had an absolute blast! We did the 3 night 2 day tour with Ken who was an absolute star, made us all feel right at home. I would say we weren’t given free water onboard which was a little disappointing given it’s fairly pricey, but besides that was a lovely tour - definitely do it if you’re on the fence

Spent 3 days 2 nights on Hideaway cruise, it was amazing! Beautiful scenery, great staff and good party. Ken, our tour guide, was very friendly and always ready to help with anything. He made the trip even better with all the staff and the activities! Would 100% recommend!

Had the absolute best experience with our guide Harry. He always made sure we were enjoying every minute of the tour.

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Ha was an amazing tour guide! The cruise is absolutly recommended. We met a lot of nice people... read more

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Best party cruise!

Great trip, Tom and Leo were amazing hosts, the whole team were super helpful and made it a wonderful atmosphere for everyone :)

Tom was amazing! he led our tour like a pro and showed us the most amazing places - would definitely recommend! We snorkelled and played beach volleyball and it was amazing!

The trip was so amazing! Everyone was so nice and the boat was beautiful. Tom was especially helpful and was really great during the evenings!

Wonderful activities and views, and a great crew, Austin in particular. One thing to look out for though, the hike is quite difficult, but the views are worthwhile

Such a fun and beautiful trip! The boat itself was lovely and the activities were great and very inclusive. The food had a great variety, the staff were amazing and very helpful and Austin was amazing :)

An amazing cruise, would definitely recommend! Our guide Austin was so lovely and so much fun! The boat was incredible and the activities were very enjoyable!!

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Halong Hideaway Cruise – Is it worth it?

Halong Bay is one of the most popular places to visit in Northern Vietnam. This UNESCO World Heritage Site features thousands of limestone karsts and islets in various shapes and sizes. It is breathtaking to see in person and was everything I thought it would be. What’s the best way to experience this natural wonder, by a cruise! I decided to go with what essentially is a backpacker cruise, the Hideaway Cruise. I ended up booking the 3 day, 2 night tour which was enough time to see the sights.

This post will have a brief run through of what the expect on the Hideaway cruise, including food and a look at the ship. This blog post is not sponsored in any way.

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How to book?

There are several ways you can book this tour. Firstly, through the Hideaway website , second through the Central Backpackers website . And lastly, in person at the Central Backpackers hostel. I booked mine through the Central Backpackers website and had no issue.

I would also recommend staying at the Central Backpackers hostel the night before the cruise, to make it easier!

How much does it cost?

The basic package for this tour, which includes accommodation, food and activities in a shared room is:

• 2.800.000 dong for 2 Days, 1 Night (roughly $170 AUD)
• 4.600.000 dong for 3 Day, 2 Nights (roughly $280 AUD)

If you would like to upgrade your room to a private this is an extra million dong a night. I ended upgraded my room to a private and I was placed with a couple. Being too much of a romantic setting, I felt they needed their own room even though they didn’t mind! I got a budget room for 500,000 for one night (aircon wasn’t working) and upgraded to a better room for 1 million dong the next night. I ended up spending about $350 AUD for my 3 day, 2 night cruise.

The Transport

Transport to and from either Hanoi Central Hostel or Hanoi Buffalo hostel, is included in this tour. The buses and ferries were all really well planned, so it took the thinking out of travelling the Halong Bay. We were picked up from Hanoi Central Hostel around 8am, and continued our way to the ferry. We had one short break on the 2.5hr drive to the ferry port for snacks and the bathroom.

The next step was a short ferry over to Cat Ba island, we had to wait 20mins for this ferry, which took 15mins to get to the island. From here we had a bus waiting to take us to another ferry port, where we caught a boat to the ship. Although a 4-5 hour travel day, it all flowed very smoothy and there were no issues at all!

You wil complete the same route heading back to Hanoi.

The Accommodation

I was amazed by the standard of the rooms on the Hideaway cruise! I wasn’t expecting the rooms to be as big and lush as they were. Each room has a balcony, ensuite and either double bed or 3 single beds. If you want to book a private you will have to pay a little bit more, but sharing is also fine! Each room has big windows, which makes laying in bed and watching the scenery a perfect way to relax

The Public Areas

The ship itself is massive and has plenty of areas to relax for the duration of the cruise. There are 3 hot tubs located on the ship, each for you to use whenever you would like. There is a dining hall, which has lounges to relax on and a mini club with dance floor. The top of the ship has several lounge chairs so you can soak up the sun. And there are multiple viewing platforms on the ship. This felt much more luxe than a backpacker cruise!

The Hideaway cruise includes 7 meals total (if you are doing the 3 day/2night cruise). This includes a sit down ‘family’ style lunch once you get on the boat. Two buffet dinners and two buffet breakfasts. Lunch on the hiking day excursion and brunch before you depart the ship.

The food itself wasn’t anything to rave about, but it did the job and there was plenty of variety. The food isn’t exactly traditional Vietnamese food and is more western style food. Nether the less, we still got tofu, beef and chicken dishes with an asian twist! They also do cater to vegetarians and vegans, and you will still be fed well.

Alcohol and drinks

Alcohol and drinks are not included in this package, so you will need to buy tokens once on the ship. These tokens make it easier to pay for drinks at the bar, instead of them handling cash. The tokens are brought at the start of the cruise, or during if you run out. You can pay in cash or card, however the card machine wasn’t working for a while during my cruise.

They have a happy hour every single night, which includes 2 for 3 cocktails and beers, and 2-3 shots. You can also buy soft drink and water.

The Activities

Included in the tour is a jungle hike/cycle (3day/2night only), visiting the beach and optional banana boat, as well as kayaking. The beach was beautiful to visit, although it was quite busy and the sun had disappeared behind the mountains by the time we got there. Never the less was very nice to go for a swim and have a drink. I didn’t partake in the hiking part (because of the party, which I’ll talk about shortly). But this hike takes around 6hrs and includes a very steep climb to a viewpoint and some cycling. The kayaking is done from the boat and is a beautiful way to see the bay up close and personal!

Although this cruise does include all the things you want to do in Halong Bay, don’t be fooled it is a party cruise. There are parties happening every night till 1am, which can make it noisy if you are underneath the dance floor. I went to the first ‘welcome party’, which was a lot of fun and concluded with us all dancing in life jackets at 1am. It is a good time, but did led to me being extremely hungover for the hike at 8am. I was dying as I cannot drink like 21 year olds anymore, and was not leaving my room!! You don’t have to attend these parties, but keep in mind there will be loud music and drunken antics each night.

SO was the Hideaway cruise really worth it? I think it was! For the price and the inclusions, I believe this is a great way to see Halong Bay. I had a really great time on this cruise, even with the anxieties of being a solo traveller! I ended up making heaps of friends and having a fabulous time. This cruise would be great either as a solo traveller, couple or group. It is a party cruise but has a great mix of activities as well.

It beat all my expectations, especially for what essentially is a budget cruise. I was able to see the beauty that is Halong bay, as well as have a bit of party. I would highly recommend this cruise to any backpacker heading to Hanoi.

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  The Hideaway tour not only provide you the “fun tour” but also showing you the best part of Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha bay, Cat Ba national park and various knowledges of the local life. 

Our all-day cruise is the best way to explore the immense bluff of the karst peaks of the bay and the local life. The Hideaway tour also offer Loads of activities ( trek to the top of Catba national park for a panorama view of Halong bay, cycling, activities on the beach with cold beer, kayaking, boat jumping and swimming... ) fantastic 5* party cruise and nice stay add up the fun. And did we mentioned the great foods on tour as well …

Once you are on the trip with Halong Hideaway ... You won't regret it!!!

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Ha was an amazing tour guide! The cruise is absolutly recommended. We met a lot of nice people... read more

Ha is the best guy around, makes out trip amazing. He took great care of us and made sure that we... read more

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louis was the best guide ever! i enjoyed my stay on the cruise so much :) he made sure everything was perfect and was available at all times if we ever needed any assistance. the room was beautiful and the atmosphere created was very fun and enjoyable! the meals had so much variety and everything was very tasty, i’m so glad i booked through hideaway!!!

Louis was a great tour guide and made sure that we had the best outing to the main island during our trip. He was a great conversationalist and was very knowledgeable. Louis also made the intentional effort to make sure that everyone was having a good time and happy. The food during the cruise was also great with many options and the staff were very accommodating.

The cruise was super fun! We did the 3 days 2 nights which was really worth it! Many happy hours, great food and lots of activities! The party definitely depends on your group, 2nd night was better than 1st for us! On the 2nd day, our tour guide Louis, took us cycling and on a hike, he's super friendly and talkative! The hike is hard (bring sneakers lol) but the view is beautiful! Would def do this cruise again!

Great experience, lovely hospitality, Louis and Leo are amazing hosts, I celebrated my birthday with them on this cruise and they made it so special!

Room was great. Fell in love on the boat Louis is the best. Very clean and nice ambiance. I would do it again anytime. Happy hour was nice

Boat was great! Louis was so nice! Had a lot of fun with him. Really nice guide! I wish everybody was like Louis because his english is great. The beach was nice too.

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I don’t see how you can go to Vietnam and not book in a cruise on Halong Bay. In my opinion, it is one of those “must-do” items that belongs on your itinerary. Unfortunately, way too often do I hear travelers complain about their experience on their cruise – which is sad really because it was one of my favorite things from all our trip to Vietnam.

In actual fact, we loved our cruises so much that we compiled a lovely guide on the  best cruise in Halong Bay  that we can recommend. I think that choosing the right cruise will have a big impact on whether you enjoy the Bay. So to ensure that you choose the cruise that is right for you, we wanted to check in with some of our favorite travel bloggers to see which cruise they chose.

Halong Bay Cruise Package Reviews by Travel Bloggers

Here are some  favourite Halong Bay Cruise  Packages as recommended by other bloggers. They include a bit of an outline about what is included in the price, as well as talk about both the positives and negatives of their experience.

Indochina Junk| 1N2D Itinerary

– Recommended by Suzanne from  The Travelbunny –

We explored Halong Bay with Indochina Junk on a 24-hour trip. Indochina Junk has a permit to visit a quieter part of the bay away from all the other tourist boats. Bai Tu Long Bay translates as Baby Dragon Bay and is where we spent our time in Halong Bay.

The Dragon Pearl had traditional teak paneling, ornate decoration, and areas to relax and enjoy the passing scenery. We anchored amid limestone karsts and enjoyed an excellent seafood lunch served on deck. Later, we moored near a small island and explored Thien Canh Son Cave, kayaked, and watched the sunset.

The food on board was amazing and included in the price. Some drinks were also included. Dinner was a Thai feast of epic proportions. There were around 18 guests on board.

Our cabin had a double bed and private bathroom with a shower, toilet, and basin. In the morning we got up early and watched the sunrise over Halong Bay with a steaming Vietnamese coffee. After breakfast, we visited a floating village on our way back to the port.

I can highly recommend Indochina Junk. It’s not the cheapest but it’s a first-class experience, and more importantly, a safe experience. The company is a sustainable business and has developed a ‘Green Halong Bay’ program to help protect the bay against rubbish. They have also set up a school in Vung Vieng fishing village and provide job opportunities for local people.

Note from Jolene:  We also recommend Indochina Junk, you can  read about our 2N3D Halong Bay Cruise here .

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Bhaya Cruises| 2N3D Itinerary

– Recommended by Kylie from Visiting Dordogne –

We spent a fabulous 3 days, 2 nights with Bhaya Cruises on board the Bhaya Classic II boat in beautiful Halong Bay with our two children (aged 4 and 5 at the time). Halong Bay is truly stunning, however, the Bhaya boat and staff made our experience exceptional.

We had two rooms to accommodate the four of us, both lovely and spacious with private en-suite bathrooms and generous windows to take in the views.

Everything was included with the exception of alcohol or the occasional soft drink for the kids. Right from the start, we were treated to delicious food (more than we could eat), with the amazing 5-course dinners both night’s real highlights, as well as yummy breakfasts on the deck admiring the early morning views of the bay.

Our excursions included kayaking through a beautiful cove, cycling on Cat Ba Island, visiting a traditional floating village, checking out a pearl farm (more interesting than you might imagine), swimming in the South China Sea, and an amazing cave walk on the final day. While on board we were also able to participate in a spring roll-making lesson on the top deck, tai chi each morning, and nighttime squid fishing. Pre-dinner drinks also gave us a great opportunity to meet our fellow passengers.

Was there anything that could have improved the experience? Well maybe fewer boats in Halong Bay, but it’s certainly hard to hold Bhaya responsible for that! And the extended 3-day cruise also meant that we traveled beyond most of the other boats giving us a touch more seclusion and adding to a brilliant overall experience.

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Au Co Cruises | 2N3D Itinerary

– Recommended by Holly from  Four Around the World –

We took a 2 night Halong Bay cruise with Au Co Cruises with our daughter, who was only 14 months at the time. We knew a Halong Bay cruise was a must for the first visit to Vietnam, however, we wanted to have the reassurance of a child-friendly cruise ship. Au Co considers itself to be a luxury cruise option, with several upgrade suite options.

We stayed in a standard deluxe cabin, which is beautifully decorated in dark wood grain and decor items. Each cabin has a private balcony so you can enjoy the view from your own cabin. We loved enjoying the tranquil afternoons before dinner with a view from our balcony.

All meals and snacks are included in the cruise cost and the food is extravagant. We enjoyed multi-course feasts and local cuisine. All excursions are also included in your cruise package, with visits to caves, a local village, kayaking adventures, and island visits during the 3-day cruise. You also get to book yourself an included session in the boat jacuzzi, situated on the deck so you can relax with incredible views.

We loved our experience, from the food to the onboard entertainment, the excursions, and the staff. They doted on our daughter the whole time and were wonderful at keeping her entertained throughout the trip and excursions. There was nothing that comes to mind that needed improving. It was a wonderful cruise experience.

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Galaxy Premium Cruise | 1N2D Itinerary

– Recommended by Ania from  The Travelling Twins –

Family trip:  2 Adults and 2 Young Kids

Our Accommodation on the Boat:  One Deluxe Double and one Deluxe Twin Cabin

Included in the price:

• Full Cabin Facilities
• All meals on board.
• Welcome drink.
• Cookery demonstration.
• Entrance and sightseeing fees.
• Fishing equipment.
• English speaking guide.
• Shuttle bus (Round trip from Hanoi).
• Fruit and local wine party

What we loved about it:  Besides being awestruck with the beauty of Ha Long Bay we especially loved the food served on our cruise. It was delicious and the staff was fully accommodating to our family’s different food intolerances. In the evening on the first day, they threw a small party and after that, we tried squid fishing. We didn’t manage to catch any squid but we all had great fun. As well as sightseeing from the boat we climbed up to a spectacular viewpoint and on the second day, we visited caves. The sightseeing was all well organized. Later, we all (including the kids) participated in a hands-on cookery class to make spring rolls, and to top it off we went kayaking.

What could have been better?:  Not much. If we had to pick, then the room was comfortable rather than “de-luxe” and for the kayaking, we had to keep up over quite a bit of distance, so it felt a bit more like exercise than sightseeing.

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Emotion Halong Bay Cruise | 1N2D Itinerary

– Recommended by Kate from  Tear-Free Travel –

We went as a couple on the beautiful Emotion Halong Bay cruise. The cruise along Halong Bay is breathtaking, and we thoroughly enjoyed the included activities.

Our 1-night cruise included kayaking and swimming, a tour of Sung Sot cave, and a tour of a floating fishing village. We particularly liked our cave tour – ‘Surprise cave’ is a beautiful walkable cave tucked into the edge of the bay.  There is also a 2-night cruise option if you would like to see more of Halong Bay and participate in more excursions.

We had a very comfortable room that was clean and well appointed. The bed was very comfy and I did not feel much movement on the ship.

The crew was very nice and helpful with any requests we had. Although the food was not 5-star, we enjoyed the traditional dishes and felt we got great value for the price of this cruise.

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Oasis Bay Party Cruise | 2N3D Itinerary

– Recommended by Jess from  Unearth The Voyage –

Going on a cruise through Halong Bay when visiting Vietnam is definitely a must-do. There are so many different types of cruises you can choose from; luxury, eco-friendly, adventure, or a party cruise.

When we visited Halong Bay we were backpacking with friends, so we decided a party cruise would be our best option. We chose to go with Oasis Bay Party Cruise, and we had such a great time!

If you choose the 3 days 2 nights cruise, you will spend one night on the cruise boat and one night on a private, gorgeous island. The cost for 3 days and 2 nights is $199.00USD for one person and includes accommodation in a private room on the boat the first night, and shared accommodation on the island the second night. All meals are included as well as a small cooking class where they teach you to make Vietnamese spring rolls.

On the first day the cruise boat goes to a cave where you can take your time exploring around, and then the boat stops off at some cliffs where you can enjoy cliff jumping, kayaking, and swimming. One of the best parts of the cruise is spending time on the private island where you can take kayaks and explore the karsts all around the island. Also, when it gets dark you can enjoy watching bioluminescent plankton right off the coast.

The only thing that isn’t too great about the cruise is that once you are on it, you are stuck with the group of people who also signed up for the cruise. Since it is a party cruise, make sure you want to party as that is what most everyone wants to do!

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Halong Hideaway Cruise | 2N3D Itinerary

– Recommended by Patrick from  German Backpacker –

Deciding on the right Halong Bay cruise can be difficult, there are so many choices ranging widely in quality and price. Since I’m a solo backpacker in my mid-20ths, I didn’t want to spend a fortune and while I tried to avoid the typical “booze cruise”, it’s been important for me to have a fun and social atmosphere on the cruise. After lots of research, I decided to go on the Halong Hideaway Cruise, organized by the Central Backpackers Hostel in Hanoi.

This cruise actually takes you to a more remote part of Halong Bay around the area of Cat Ba Island, south of where the typical day tours go. While you spend the days on the cruise ship exploring the stunning nature, you will spend the night on a private island. People can decide between 2 days or 3 days on the tour, I went for the latter option which gave me an extra day where we explored one of the islands by bicycle and went on a short hike to a nice viewpoint. Besides that, there was lots of time to go swimming, kayaking, and to enjoy the beautiful landscape.

The evenings on the islands were social with music and drinking games. Summing it up, I enjoyed the tour and it’s certainly a great budget option for backpackers. However, keep in mind that the tour certainly targets a younger crowd with most people being in their late teens or early twenties (I actually felt quite old!).

Halong Princess Cruise | Day Cruise

– Recommended by Karolina from  Lazy Travel Blog –

One of the best attractions in Vietnam is the misty cruise through the limestone karsts of Halong Bay. It may be quite difficult to find the right cruising company to take you there. With so many to choose from and the possibility of being scammed, picking a reputable company is really important. After going through several reviews on Trip Advisor, we chose the Princess Cruise company which seemed to have a lot of positive reviews.

It was just me and my husband on the cruise, so it is definitely a great tour for couples.  A one-day cruise was the best option for us. The trip started early in the morning when we were picked up from the shore by small speed boats. Upon boarding, we were very much impressed by the luxurious design of the 3-tiered Halong Princess. On top of the comfortable transportation, our package included a knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide, a buffet meal, and 2 sites to visit: The Surprise Cave and Tip Top Island.

What we loved about it is that we could explore the magical surprise cave. Although my husband and I loved the view from the top of Tip Top Island, it was not easy climbing up 600 steps. We can’t really say anything negative about the tour except that we wish we had more time for sightseeing.

Kangaroo Café Halong Bay Cruise | 2N3D Itinerary

– Recommended by Sarah from  ASocialNom ad –

My husband and I took a 3-day, 2-night cruise to Halong Bay with Kangaroo Café Tours. While this meant we had 2 days in the area, we elected to stay one night on Cat Ba Island in order to experience land and sea.

Our price included transfers, accommodation on the boat, the island, and our food while aboard the boat. It didn’t include any drinks on the boat or island (even water), but there are drinks to purchase from the boat and also from passing market boats.

We had a private cabin, and our tour also included kayaking in the bay. The cabin was comfortable and clean if a little cramped. Our room on Cat Ba island was the same – clean, and comfortable, but small. The food provided was plentiful, but plain, not at all like the Vietnamese Food I’d become accustomed to. It’s a great way to see Halong Bay, both from the water and the land and I’d recommend it.

My only gripe was not being able to find out the prices of drinks before you actually got to the boat, even when we asked when booking we were told vaguely, ”the people on the boat will tell you that”.

Final Thoughts

Make sure you read up on when the  best time is to visit Halong Bay . We have also compiled a handy guide on  how to get to Halong Bay from Hanoi , as well as  how to get from Sapa to Halong Bay .

Don’t forget that we have LOADS of resources to help you plan your trip on our  Vietnam Travel Blog  hub. Also, make sure to check out other  best places to see in Vietnam  here. Enjoy your planning!

Jolene Ejmont

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Majestic Halong cruise combines charm and great comfort to meet the growing demand of travellers looking for LUXURIOUS CRUISE with CHEAP PRICES in the bay. • Fully furnished deluxe en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water • Including all meals on board • FREE morning tea and coffee • FREE Shuttle Bus pick up from hotel in Hanoi - Halong Bay - hotel in Hanoi • Including Local rowing boat, Fishing equipment, Movie, Exciting games • Fruits and local wine party • Including on board insurance and service charges

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• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Local rowing boat
• Full furnished deluxe en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
• English speaking guide
• Fishing equipment, movie, exciting games
• Complimentary morning tea and coffee
• Free internet access
• Round-trip shared transfer
• Welcome drink
• All meal on board (02 lunches, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast)
• On board insurance and service charges
• Complimentary 02 bottled waters in the cabin

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• All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above
• Pre-post accommodation in Hanoi
• Visa arrangements

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• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

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