Alova Premium Cruise Halong Bay

Travel Style: Halong Bay Day Tour
Trip length: Day Tour

Set sail on the Alova Premium Cruise, a modern steel junk blending traditional design with contemporary comfort, for an unforgettable Halong Bay day trip.

This full-day tour from Hanoi takes you on a 5.5+ hour cruise through the emerald waters and towering limestone karsts of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the stunning Surprising (Amazing) Cave, enjoy kayaking or bamboo boat rowing at Luon Cave, and relax on the sandy beach of Titov Island with the option to climb to its panoramic viewpoint. Onboard, savor a freshly prepared Vietnamese seafood lunch and enjoy afternoon tea while cruising back through the bay. With a hospitable crew, experienced guides, and plenty of time to relax on deck, the Alova Premium Cruise is the perfect way to discover Halong Bay in just one day.

• 5.5+ hours cruising among Halong Bay’s most scenic areas
• Visit Surprising Cave (Hang Sửng Sốt) – the bay’s largest and most famous grotto
• Kayaking or bamboo boat ride through Luon Cave lagoon
• Swim or hike to the viewpoint on Titov Island
• Fresh Vietnamese seafood lunch served on board
• Afternoon tea while relaxing on the sundeck
• Comfortable round-trip transfers from Hanoi via expressway

08:30 – 09.00 | Hanoi – Halong Bay
Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and travel by expressway to Tuan Chau Harbor (approx. 2.5 hours). Short rest stop en route.

12:00 | Boarding the Alova Premium Cruise

• Welcome drink & safety briefing
• Start 5.5-hour cruise through iconic limestone islets such as Cock Fighting and Thumb Island
• Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese seafood lunch

13:45 | Cave & Lagoon Exploration

• Visit Surprising Cave (Hang Sửng Sốt), famous for its dramatic stalactites and stalagmites
• Continue to Luon Cave, where you can kayak or take a bamboo boat to explore the tranquil lagoon

15:00 | Titov Island

• Relax on the sandy beach or swim in the bay
• Option: climb to the peak for a panoramic 360° view of Halong Bay

16:30 | Cruise Back & Afternoon Tea
Return to the boat for tea, fruits, and music while sunbathing on deck as the cruise sails back.

17:45 – 20:30 | Halong – Hanoi
Disembark at Tuan Chau Harbor and transfer back to Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel around 20:30.

GROUP TOUR (Seat-in-Coach)