Top 15 Vietnam Boat Tours

1.Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Swimming, Meal, Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,415 reviews · from $41Our pick

Spend a long, full day cruising Ha Long Bay from Hanoi, with transport, lunch, cave visits, kayaking or bamboo boating, Titop Island, swimming, and a sunset snack included. Guides such as Sunny, Alex, Ken, and Henry are praised for clear information and good humor, though crowds and a long return make this a busy day.

“Sunny was a great guide! We made the most out of the day and enjoyed a relaxing day with great tips and info. We also got vegetarian food on the ship. Highly recommend the tour with Sunny!”

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2.Basket Boat Ride in the Coconut Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,956 reviews · 50 minutes - 3 hours · from $3Best value

Spend about 50 minutes in a traditional basket boat at Bay Mau Coconut Forest with an English, Vietnamese, or Chinese-speaking guide. You can paddle, try crab fishing, watch fishing nets being cast, and add the famous boat spin. Guides such as Ding, Hung, Kim, and An are known for their energy and photo help.

“very fun hour out on the water. My guide Ding was really funny and made the trip. would recommend!”

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3.Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,384 reviews · from $33Top rated

Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave with an English-speaking guide such as Sunny, Linh, or Viet. The day combines Vietnamese history, a buffet lunch, a short village bike ride, a bamboo boat trip, and a steep climb to one of Ninh Binh’s best viewpoints.

“It’s a full day trip to Ninh Binh. Nice way to see a different area from Hanoi. Our guide Sunny was knowledgeable about Vietnam culture and history and passionate about sharing it”

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4.Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay – All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,358 reviews · from $56

You’ll sail from Hanoi through Ha Long or Lan Ha Bay on a 2-day, 1-night Amanda Cruise, with kayaking, caves, Titop Island, meals, Tai Chi, and squid fishing. Guides such as Alex, Dan, Hannah, and Roxanne have earned praise, but confirm your exact boat, route, and cabin before paying.

“Visiting Ha Long Bay was a dream of mine and Roxanne and team deliver a very luxurious experience. Although there were a couple of issues along the way Roxanne and team handle them effectively and professionally! The team in the yacht were exceptional. Thank you for making my dream come true! I would highly recommend their service!!!”

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5.Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,660 reviews · from $28

Spend 4.5 hours exploring Hoi An’s market, riding a bamboo basket boat through Cam Thanh’s nipa palms, trying net fishing, and cooking four Vietnamese dishes. Guides such as Hai, Ly, Lily, and Phuong lead relaxed, hands-on classes for groups of up to 12.

“This is a must do. Fabulous cooking class paired with a Coconut Boat ride. Cooking class was extremely well run. Quick trip to the market, enjoyable boat ride. Wasn’t on my to do list but was pleasantly surprised. Cooking was such fun. Great group of people and easy to follow instructions. Fabulous tasty food. What a highlight”

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6.Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,512 reviews · from $48

Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by shuttle, then cruise for 5 to 6 hours. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, and Hung Luon by kayak or bamboo boat, with a buffet lunch and sunset party included. Guides such as Minh, Tim, Duc, and Binh are often praised for clear, friendly help.

“Clean boat, great buffet lunch with plenty of food to feed everyone, comfortable bis ride to and from Hanoi. The activities (Surprising Cave, Titop Mountain and kayaking through Hung Luon) were very enjoyable. Our guide, Oliver, was very knowledgeable and made the day run smoothly.”

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7.All-Inclusive OVERNIGHT Halong Cruises – many options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,490 reviews · from $149

Choose a one-night cruise through Halong, Lan Ha, or Bai Tu Long Bay, with Hanoi pickup, meals, a private air-conditioned cabin, and activities such as kayaking, bamboo boats, tai chi, and cave visits. Cruise managers such as Vinnie help keep the schedule moving, but the boat and cabin vary by package.

“Don’t book with them they took our money and never showed up. When we tried to call them they kept on hanging the phone, SCAM!”

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8.2-Day Halong & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise with Balcony

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,300 reviews · from $188

Spend one night aboard a 5-star cruise through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay, with a private balcony cabin, seafood meals, kayaking, caves, swimming, tai chi, and squid fishing. English-speaking guides such as Jackie, Tom, and Mike have helped make the tightly timed program run smoothly.

“the cruise was absolutely amazing! the boat is beautiful and the room very comfortable. the activity were even better than I imagine . the food is delicious and served like in a gastronomic restaurants. finally the crew is adorable and present any time day and night to answer at your demande especially miss hao she is the best!! I recommend you this cruse so much , it worth every penny”

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9.CuChi Tunnels&Mekong Delta-Boat,TukTuk,Coconut Village SmallGroup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,113 reviews · from $32

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels and My Tho. Crawl through a tunnel, hear war history from an English-speaking guide such as Xem or Jackie, ride motorboats and sampans, visit a coconut village, eat Vietnamese lunch, and sample tropical fruit and honey tea.

“The excursion is great. Jackie was so good! However is a full day a most of time you are travelling.”

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10.Mon Chéri Cruise 5 star: Unique 2 Days Tuan Chau – Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,422 reviews · from $195

You’ll spend two days and one night aboard Mon Chéri Cruise from Got Pier, sailing Lan Ha and Halong Bays. Expect a luxury suite, Vietnamese meals, kayaking, swimming, a bamboo boat through caves, sunset and sunrise views, cooking, and squid fishing.

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11.Paradise Elegance Cruise 2 days 1 night Halong Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,403 reviews

You’ll board Paradise Elegance from Tuan Chau Island for a polished overnight cruise among Halong Bay’s limestone islands. Expect a private air-conditioned cabin, three meals, Tai Chi, Sung Sot Cave, and optional kayaking, Ti Top Island, spa treatments, cooking, and squid fishing.

“What a different a day made. We had an amazing 24 hours during this overnight cruises. Good schedule, good food and good services.”

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12.Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 2 days visiting Halong Bay Lan Ha Bay private balcony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,338 reviews · from $235

Cruise Ha Long and Lan Ha bays from Hanoi in a private-balcony cabin, with kayaking or rowing, swimming, cave visits, tai chi, cooking, and full-board meals. Staff members such as Emily, Mona, Jessica, and Summer are noted for warm, attentive service, especially with vegetarian and special food requests.

“Very nice rooms , vegan food, well planned activities and the sundeck.”

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13.Mekong Delta Islands Boat & Tuk-Tuk Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,285 reviews · 9 hours · from $14

Spend nine hours traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre by van, motorboat, rowboat, and tuk-tuk. Visit four Mekong islands, taste honey tea, coconut candy, tropical fruit, and bánh khọt, then enjoy lunch and traditional music with guides such as Steve, Lam, Phong, and Little Trung.

“This was a brilliant day out which I thoroughly enjoyed. It was so cheap and the Vietnamese lunch that was included was lovely. Lam was a lovely friendly guide who was full of enthusiasm, he was funny and entertaining. Team banana!”

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15.Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,208 reviews · from $17

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Ivegan shop for a market visit, 40-minute bamboo basket boat ride, and hands-on cooking class. Guides such as Anna, Thao, Linh, and Thuy teach dishes including bánh xèo, bánh cuốn, phở, and chè. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly ingredients can be arranged.

“Excellent. Cooked 4 different dishes & very glad I skipped lunch tasting it all. Tried different things”

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