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Vietnam Catamaran Cruises: the 13 Best Days on the Water

13 tours  ·  from $65 a head

The good vietnam catamaran cruises go weeks ahead and the best hulls go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes, and where they differ once you are aboard.

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The Halong Catamaran Premium Cruise – Full Day Cruise Trip

1.The Halong Catamaran Premium Cruise – Full Day Cruise Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 694 reviews · from $78Our pick

Spend about 12 hours cruising Ha Long and Lan Ha Bays aboard a 99-seat catamaran with hammock nets, a rooftop deck, hot tub, waterslide, lunch, kayaking or bamboo boats, and a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. Hotel pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter is offered.

“Beautiful trip. Everyone friendly and the experience a must. Food was delicious and the views amazing.”

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[OFFICIAL]Scarlet Pearl Cruises 5++stars &CATAMARAN ULTRA LUXURY - Lunch while sailing through Lan Ha Bay
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[OFFICIAL]Scarlet Pearl Cruises 5++stars &CATAMARAN ULTRA LUXURY

2.[OFFICIAL]Scarlet Pearl Cruises 5++stars &CATAMARAN ULTRA LUXURY

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · from $218

Spend two days aboard Scarlet Pearl Cruises in Lan Ha Bay, with Hanoi pickup, a private-balcony cabin, kayaking at Sang Cave, swimming at Ech Lagoon, Tai Chi, fine dining, and sunset views from the Sky Bar.

“An unforgettable journey aboard The Scarlet Pearl! From start to finish, the crew’s warmth, professionalism, and meticulous care made our Halong Bay cruise truly special. The food was exceptional—flavorful, beautifully presented, anRead more”

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The Halong Catamaran Premium Day Cruise From Ha Long Bay - Boarding at Tuan Chau Marina
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The Halong Catamaran Premium Day Cruise From Ha Long Bay

3.The Halong Catamaran Premium Day Cruise From Ha Long Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · from $112

Sail from Tuan Chau on a polished 99-seat catamaran to Ha Long and Lan Ha bays. Expect lunch, kayaking or a bamboo boat, swimming, a water slide, cooking demonstration, sunset tea, and attentive guides such as Hera. Optional Hanoi transfers cost $25.

“Hera was accommodating, friendly and just a great host! I enjoyed the day trip and would recommend it as a chilled and fun escape from the busyness of Old town Hanoi.”

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The Catba Catamaran Day Tour Lan Ha Bay Cruise Trips - Cycling into Viet Hai Village
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The Catba Catamaran Day Tour Lan Ha Bay Cruise Trips

4.The Catba Catamaran Day Tour Lan Ha Bay Cruise Trips

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $69

Spend about 10 hours exploring Cat Ba and Lan Ha Bay with guides such as Peter, Tammy, Jessica, Harry, or Paimon. Expect a catamaran cruise, seafood lunch, Viet Hai cycling, kayaking, swimming, water slides, and a sunset party. Hanoi pickup and hotel drop-off are offered.

“Awesome day!!!! We went swimming, kayaking, had a delicious lunch, biking on the village. Such a fun day I highly reccomend”

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The Catamaran Luxury Day Cruise to Halong Bay from Hanoi(Best Selling) - Leaving Hanoi in a limousine-style bus
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The Catamaran Luxury Day Cruise to Halong Bay from Hanoi(Best Selling)

5.The Catamaran Luxury Day Cruise to Halong Bay from Hanoi(Best Selling)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $95

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus to a spacious catamaran for roughly six hours around Halong and Lan Ha bays. Expect a six-course Vietnamese fusion lunch, kayaking or bamboo boats, swimming, a water slide, cooking demonstration, and sunset tea. Guides such as Viktor, Ben, and Pete have received strong praise.

“We paid a little more for a private transfer from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay. The boat had 60 people or so and plenty of room to sit and lounge while we sailed through Ha Long Bay. We really enjoyed the Kayak trip, but it was a little too cold for swimming this time. Love the scenery and the ability to cat the sunset. Super easy pick up and drop off. I think with a little more money we bought a very relaxed atmosphere and experience. Totally worth the upgrade”

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Sunset on Catamaran Joint Tour - Sunset, BBQ, and the evening meal
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Sunset on Catamaran Joint Tour

6.Sunset on Catamaran Joint Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $65Best value

Set sail from Ana Marina at 3:30 pm for five hours on Nha Trang Bay. Swim, snorkel, fish, or try a SUP board, then watch sunset over a BBQ dinner with a DJ. The crew includes guides such as Sergey, with drinks and alcohol available at extra cost.

“A must do while staying in Nha Trang. Beautiful ship, views and atmosphere, thanks to a friendly crew and talented DJ”

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Hanoi/Ha Long: Ha Long Bay Luxury Day Cruise by Catamaran - Titop Island: views above, swimming below
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Hanoi/Ha Long: Ha Long Bay Luxury Day Cruise by Catamaran

7.Hanoi/Ha Long: Ha Long Bay Luxury Day Cruise by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 11 reviews · from $94

You’ll cruise Ha Long Bay aboard a modern catamaran, stop at Titop Island for views or swimming, then kayak or take a bamboo boat through the Luon Cave area. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with German, French, Chinese, and Japanese options available.

“The places are very beautiful, but I don't recommend the tour with more than 15 people. Chaotic and with too much downtime. The tour guide did everything possible to keep the group together but struggled to keep up with everyone.”

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2 Days 1 Night The Catba Catamaran Paradise Cave Tour - Seafood lunch and the move toward Viet Hai Village
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2 Days 1 Night The Catba Catamaran Paradise Cave Tour

8.2 Days 1 Night The Catba Catamaran Paradise Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $99

From Hanoi, join guides such as Harry, Peter, or Viet for a two-day Cat Ba trip featuring Lan Ha Bay by catamaran, kayaking, swimming, slides, Viet Hai cycling, and a private dinner in Paradise Cave. The $99 package includes meals and hotel breakfast, but accommodation quality may vary.

“Our tour guide Harry was very kind, helpful, and extremely accommodating to our group! The sights were extravagant and our experience was wonderful. The tour was full of fun activities and lots of drinking :)”

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Catamaran Premium Cruise to Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay in 1 Day Tour - From Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Tuan Chau Marina
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Catamaran Premium Cruise to Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay in 1 Day Tour

9.Catamaran Premium Cruise to Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay in 1 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $95

You’ll cruise Halong and Lan Ha bays aboard Northern Vietnam’s only catamaran, with a Vietnamese fusion lunch, kayaking or bamboo boating, swimming, a water slide, cooking class, and sunset tea. Hanoi pickup, an English-speaking guide, and return transfer are included.

“Seeing the limestone islands, kayaking/boating, swimming/water/slide. Great food, boat was very nice. Some other guests were very piggish and took too much dessert so that families did not get to have any.”

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Halong & Lan Ha Bay 1-Day Catamaran Cruise from Hanoi - Welcome aboard at Tuan Chau Port
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Halong & Lan Ha Bay 1-Day Catamaran Cruise from Hanoi

10.Halong & Lan Ha Bay 1-Day Catamaran Cruise from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · from $109

Spend 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong and Lan Ha bays on a premium catamaran. You will kayak or ride a bamboo boat near Sung Sot Cave, swim at Ao Ech, make fresh spring rolls, and enjoy lunch and sunset tea. Expect a full day, extra drink costs, and possible crowding.

“No sign of luxury: pick-up on foot, cramped seats on the bus, no room to move. Unplanned stop in a gigantic sales center surrounded by sales pitches - anything but relaxed. The boat was overcrowded, loud and chaotic. The buffet resembled a canteen, vegetarian food was promised but not delivered. The outdoor area was overcrowded, the DJ disturbed the view and relaxation. The landscape was beautiful but littered. Kayak tour was worthwhile, swimming was nice, water trampoline was a highlight. The jacuzzi was later just a paddling pool for children. Drinks cost extra, prices okay. We missed the sunset by mooring early. Return trip again with a forced stop at…”

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Best Selling Catamaran Cruise Premium Day Trip Explore Halong Bay - Leaving Hanoi between 7:45 and 8:20 a.m.
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Best Selling Catamaran Cruise Premium Day Trip Explore Halong Bay

The Catamaran - Luxury Full Day Cruise To Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay - Bright-Dark Cave by kayak or bamboo boat
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The Catamaran – Luxury Full Day Cruise To Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay

12.The Catamaran – Luxury Full Day Cruise To Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · from $91

Spend about six hours cruising Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay on a premium boat with an English-speaking guide, Vietnamese lunch, kayaking or bamboo boating, swimming, a cooking class, Wi-Fi, and sunset tea. Add Hanoi limousine transfers if you want an easier day.

“This experience exceeded our expectations and was a highlight of our trip. We switched to the non-Catamaran to depart from Ha Long Bay. The vessel was one of the nicest that we saw that day. Waiter service on both dining floors with a full bar and impressive buffet. In oRead more”

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Catamaran Sarita Phu Quoc Private Luxury Sunset Sail - Starting at An Thoi at 2:30 pm
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Catamaran Sarita Phu Quoc Private Luxury Sunset Sail

13.Catamaran Sarita Phu Quoc Private Luxury Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Spend about six hours aboard the 45-foot Catamaran Sarita, sailing from An Thoi with a private group of up to 12. You’ll have crew service, snorkeling gear, fishing rods, SUP and kayaks, a seafood dinner, and sunset views near Sunset Town. Ms Ngoc can help arrange your needs.

“Excellent sailing experience! +5, I am from Uzbekistan, and our family love this yacht, recommend highly for family trips”

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By what the day is for, by what comes with the ticket, or by who else is aboard.

What the day is for

Sunset SailingsSnorkel StopsIsland HoppingWhales & DolphinsSea Caves

What comes aboard

Lunch & BBQOpen BarDinner AboardSwim StopsHotel Pickup

Who else is on it

Whole-Boat ChartersSmall-Group LuxuryParty BoatsSheltered Bays

Which hull

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