Sightseeing Cruises

Ultra-Luxury Day Cruise: 4-Deck Entertainment Yacht with Gourmet Dining & Vietnam’s largest pool

Aerial view of a cruise ship deck with pool and seating, Dolphin Cruise.

Guests selecting dishes at a dinner buffet in a restaurant setting.

Performers on stage during a vibrant night show on a Dolphin cruise.

Pool area on Dolphin cruise ship with palm trees and cabanas.

Duration

7 hr - 14 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Sail through Ha Long Bay on its largest day cruise, a 4-deck mega-yacht with beach club vibes, live entertainment, and resort-style pools.

Explore Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Ti Top Island, with gourmet Vietnamese or Indian dining served onboard.

Join a sunset canapé party with a poolside DJ set, live music performances, and 45 minutes of kayaking or bamboo boating.

Relax across multiple viewing decks, heated pools, stylish lounges, and Vietnam’s largest cruise pool built for up to 400 guests.

Choose departures from Ha Long or Hanoi, with Hanoi options including round-trip transfers and your preferred lunch selection.

Full-day Ha Long Bay tour

Round-trip limousine bus transfers from Hanoi (as per option selected)

Professional English/Vietnamese-speaking tour guide

Entrance fees for attractions

Live band music, including a singer, musician, and DJ

Access to heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi

Food

Welcome drink

Lunch: Vietnamese set menu/buffet (veg menu) or Indian veg or halal set menu (as per option selected)

Premium Canapé sunset party

Water

Activities

Kayaking or bamboo boat ride

TOTAL DURATION7 hours - 13 hours 45 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERCruise Ship
Timeline
Map
Start point
From Hanoi
Get direction
1. Halong International Cruise Port
Tickets included
30 min
60 min by cruise ship
2. Sung Sot Cave
Tickets included
75 min
Things to do
Vietnamese lunch
Included in price
30 min by cruise ship
3. Luon Cave
Tickets included
60 min
1 activity
Things to do
Kayaking/Bamboo Boat Ride
Included in price
4. Ti Top Island
Tickets included
75 min
30 min by cruise ship
End point
From Hanoi
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Suraj P
Family
Verified booking
Apr 2026
From Food ( Indian Vegetatian) to hospitality to music everything is great
Mar 2026
I went solo for the Dolphin Day Cruise and honestly, I’m still buzzing from how GOOD it was. My pickup from Hanoi was right on time (which is rare, lol). The views of Ha Long Bay are as dreamy as everyone says, but what surprised me was the food – like, seriously, the tofu curry? Next-level. I did the kayaking with a couple from Spain and got completely soaked but in the best way. Only thing – the lunch area got a bit loud with a big tour group, but it didn’t kill the vibe. Staff were super friendly and made sure I ate enough (they kept bringing extra spring rolls, haha). Would do it again in a heartbeat.
Mar 2026
Took my parents for their anniversary and they LOVED it, especially mom. She kept taking photos of the limestone rocks like she’d never seen a mountain before, too cute. Food was solid, not mind-blowing but fresh. Only hiccup was the wait for kayaks – about 25 min – but staff kept us entertained with fun facts about the bay. Oh, and bring a jacket! It gets windy up top. Overall solid day out.
Mar 2026
The scenery is obviously EPIC, but tbh, the cruise felt kinda rushed. We barely had enough time at the cave stop and the guide was hard to hear over the crowd. Lunch was okay (I’m vegan and my options were pretty basic), but the staff tried. Maybe would have been better with fewer people? Still worth it for the views alone.
Feb 2026
If you love taking photos, this is basically heaven. Went with my girlfriend and we couldn’t stop snapping the karsts – every angle was a postcard. Staff gave us tips on the best spots (stand by the left railing as you leave port). Food was a lot better than we expected, especially the grilled fish. Big thanks to the team for making our anniversary so special!

What to bring

Wear comfortable clothes and footwear for cave walks and beach activities, and bring swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and a light jacket for time on the water.

What’s not allowed

Outside food and beverages, huge luggage, sharp objects, flammable materials, illegal substances, and pets other than registered service animals are not permitted onboard.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility due to cave and beach access.

Additional information

The buffet may be replaced with a set menu if fewer than 50 guests are onboard.

The cruise operates in most weather conditions, though the itinerary may change in severe weather for safety reasons.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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