Vietnam · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 cruises & boat tours that repay the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the detail worth knowing before you commit.
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay day cruise with Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking, Titop Island swim and views, plus sunset snacks with wine.
“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!”
Ride a basket boat through Hoi An’s Bay Mau coconut forest, learn paddling, catch crabs and watch net fishing, with optional spin and photos.
“We had the best experience on the boat ride, everyone was super friendly, it was easy to find and would definitely do it again with this tour”
A full-day Hanoi escape to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc boat scenery, and Mua Cave views, with an optional bike ride and buffet lunch for $33.
“Below is my review posted on TripAdvisor ============== Ninh Binh is definitely worth visiting. Its scenery is breathtaking. I have to agree with the phrase “Ninh Binh is Ha Long Bay on land”. Our family of 4 had a great time in group tour with our guide Sunny. He is very knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, and quick with jokes as well. He walked us through Ninh Binh’s history of being the capital city of Vietnam for some 43 years, through 2 dynasties. My highlight was the 1.5 hour boat ride with scenic views rival Ha Long Bay. Imagine you slowly and peacefully floating down the river with all the time to…”
Hoi An cooking class with local market shopping, bamboo basket boats, net fishing, and a hands-on cook-and-eat meal in 4.5 hours.
“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”
One-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Titop views, kayaking or bamboo boat, swimming, buffet lunch, and sunset party.
“This was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Everything—from the pickup in Hanoi to the drop-off—was well organized. The places we visited along the way were beautiful, and ending the trip with a sunset in Halong Bay was truly Read more”
2-day 5-star cruise from Hanoi to Halong and Lan Ha Bay with balcony cabin, kayaking, caves by bamboo boat, cooking class, and tai chi.
“It was lovely! We were on our honeymoon so they gave us the honeymoon room which has flowers and decorated lovely. We also got the table decorated at dinner time. Jackie was our guide and he was great! He was friendly and kept us entertained. All of the staff on the boat was amazing and the person driving the bus/coach to take us was also kind. Thank you for an amazing trip!!”
Củ Chi tunnels and My Tho Mekong Delta in one day from Ho Chi Minh City, with lunch, fruit tastings, boat rides, and an English guide.
“Cheesy old school sightseeing trip Does give you the chance to fire off a machine gun with live rounds though Host Tom was great”
Paradise Elegance 2-day Halong Bay cruise with private air-conditioned cabins, Sung Sot Cave, Tai Chi, optional kayaking, and full meals.
“What a different a day made. We had an amazing 24 hours during this overnight cruises. Good schedule, good food and good services.”
Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with boat islands, coconut village stops, honey and coconut candy tastings, Khot cake cooking, Vinh Trang Pagoda.
“Well organised with great communication. Make sure you bring lots of small $$ 50,000 and 100,000 dong etc. as the tour guide discussed the importance of tipping during the various parts of the day. Overall the tour was perfect for a touristy day trip from HCMC. We didn't sleep great the night before as our hotel was super noisy, so would have preferred a quieter start in the morning, but our guide was great and discussed plenty of information through the tour. The photo you see in the photos in the little local canoe with the hats only lasted for about 10 min and was down a little creek with…”
Doris Cruise 2-day Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay with private balcony, kayaking, tai chi, cave visit, and meals, plus Hanoi transfers.
“The whole experience was great . Specially Emily treated us very well . She took care the whole group , asked for well being and food and everything . Big thanks 😊”
A 9-hour Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with canal rowboats, tuk-tuks, four islands, and tasty honey, fruit, and snacks.
“Excellent tour. Phong our guide was friendly and informative. The lunch was tasty. Enjoyed the boat rides. Excellent value for money, definitely recommend”
Hoi An eco tour with market shopping, bamboo basket boat through coconut palms, and a hands-on cooking class with lunch for $17.
“Excellent. Cooked 4 different dishes & very glad I skipped lunch tasting it all. Tried different things”
Cozy Bay Cruise is a small-group 2-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi with A/C cabin, meals, kayaking, and cave visits, for great value.
“We had a great time, all the activities were so fun. Our time went so fast we would definitely do it again.”
Speedboat to Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City with a local expert, breakfast, Vietnamese lunch, early arrival, and small-group access.
“By far the quickest and most enjoyable way to travel to the tunnels arriving before most of the coaches. Our guide was so enthusiastic and informative on all aspects of the tunnels. He made sure we saw all the most important sights navigating us past any lines to tunnels which we had a separate guide leasing us through. The included lunch was fantastic and plenty for everyone. If you are thinking of seeing the tunnels pay a bit more and take this tour it is worth every penny.”
A short Hoai River night boat ride in Hoi An. Float a paper lantern, enjoy lantern-lit views, and keep it simple and easy.
“super easy to meet at the pick up point. good to note it's only 3 people per boat. so if you have a bigger group you will be split. this saves you haggling with boat drivers or paying an inflated price, however you could definitely just show up on the day without booking as well.”
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