Dolphin Halong Bay Cruise | Luxury Day Tour & Dinner Experience
HIGHTLIGHTS
Travel Style: Foodie Tours, Halong Bay Day Tour, Luxury Tours
Trip length: Day Tour, Half Day
Experience Halong Bay from a different perspective aboard Dolphin Cruise, a modern luxury cruise designed to combine sightseeing, fine dining, relaxation, and entertainment in one sophisticated experience.
Choose between a full-day 8h cruise through the UNESCO-listed landscape of Halong Bay, featuring Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Titop Island, or an elegant evening dinner cruise where you can watch the sunset, enjoy a premium buffet, listen to live music, and admire the sparkling lights of Halong Bay at night.
With spacious entertainment areas, a four-season saltwater pool, jacuzzi, panoramic lounge, and professional event facilities, Dolphin Cruise is equally suitable for independent travelers, couples, families, private groups, and corporate events.
- Explore the spectacular landscapes of Halong Bay on a luxury day cruise
- Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the bay’s most impressive natural attractions
- Discover Luon Cave by kayak or traditional bamboo boat
- Swim or climb to the panoramic viewpoint on Titop Island
- Enjoy a premium seafood buffet while cruising through the bay
- Relax in the large four-season saltwater swimming pool
- Unwind in the outdoor jacuzzi
- Enjoy sunset canapés and live music on the return journey
- Suitable for couples, families, groups, MICE and private events
ITINERARY
Your journey begins at Halong International Cruise Port, where you board the luxury Dolphin Cruise and set sail into the heart of Halong Bay.
Day Cruise Tour
Route: Sung Sot Cave – Luon Cave – Titop Island
07:00 (for guests departing from Hanoi)
Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for Ha Long Bay via the modern expressway.
09:30 – Welcome at Halong International Cruise Port.
Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port and complete check-in at the cruise lounge.
After your welcome, transfer to Dolphin Cruise and prepare to begin your journey into the heart of Halong Bay.
10:30 – 11:00 Board Dolphin Cruise
Step aboard the cruise and enjoy a refreshing welcome drink.
The crew will introduce the day's itinerary, onboard facilities, and safety regulations before the vessel sets sail.
11:00 – 12:30 Scenic Cruising & Welcome Experience
Settle into the spacious lounge or open deck as Dolphin Cruise begins sailing through the spectacular limestone landscape of Halong Bay.
This is a great time to enjoy panoramic views, take photographs, or simply relax while the scenery slowly changes around you.
12:30 – 13:45 Lunch & Luon Cave
Enjoy a premium lunch while cruising among Halong Bay's iconic limestone islands.
After lunch, head to Luon Cave, where you can choose to kayak through the tranquil lagoon, take a traditional bamboo boat, or remain onboard and enjoy the cruise facilities.
14:00 – 15:15 Explore Sung Sot Cave
Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest and most spectacular caves in Halong Bay.
Walk through its enormous chambers and admire the impressive limestone formations shaped naturally over millions of years.
15:15 – 16:30 Titop Island
Continue to Titop Island, where you can choose between swimming at the sandy beach or climbing the steps to the summit.
The viewpoint offers an impressive panorama across the emerald waters and limestone islands of Halong Bay.
If you prefer to stay onboard, you can return to Dolphin Cruise and enjoy the swimming pool, jacuzzi, or lounge.
16:30 – 17:45 Sunset Canapé & Live Music
As the cruise heads back toward the harbor, relax on the deck with light snacks and refreshing drinks.
Enjoy live music while watching the afternoon light transform the limestone landscape into a spectacular sunset backdrop.
17:45 – 18:00 Disembarkation
Return to Halong International Cruise Port and conclude your Dolphin Day Cruise experience. Car/bus await to take you back to your hotel in Hanoi around 20.30.
3-Hour Buffet Dinner After Dark Tour
If you don't have a full day for sightseeing, Dolphin Dinner Cruise offers a completely different way to experience Halong Bay.
- Enjoy a stylish evening cruise on Halong Bay
- Watch the sunset from the water
- Indulge in a deluxe dinner buffet with a wide variety of seafood, Vietnamese and international dishes
- Enjoy live entertainment and music onboard
- Experience the cruise's impressive four-season saltwater pool
- Relax in the heated jacuzzi
- Admire Halong Bay and the illuminated city skyline after dark
- Enjoy the spacious panoramic lounge and entertainment areas
- Excellent choice for couples, celebrations, corporate dinners and private events
18:00 – 18:30 Welcome Aboard
Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port and complete check-in.
Board Dolphin Cruise and enjoy a welcome drink as the crew introduces the evening program.
18:30 – 19:00 Sunset on Halong Bay
The cruise begins its evening journey as the sun sets over Halong Bay.
Head to the open deck to enjoy the changing colors of the sky, or relax in the elegant indoor lounge.
19:00 – 20:00 Deluxe Dinner Buffet
It's dinner time.
Enjoy an extensive buffet featuring fresh seafood, Vietnamese specialties, Asian cuisine, and international favorites prepared by the onboard culinary team.
The beautifully designed restaurant provides an elegant setting for a relaxed evening meal.
20:00 – 21:30 Entertainment & Night Cruise
After dinner, enjoy the onboard entertainment program. Listen to live music, relax on the sundeck, or simply take in the view of Halong Bay illuminated under the night sky.
The cruise's spacious entertainment facilities make the evening particularly suitable for celebrations, group dinners, and corporate events.
21:30 Return to Harbor
Dolphin Cruise returns to Halong International Cruise Port.
Disembark and conclude your evening on the bay.
GROUP TOUR (Seat-in-Coach)
The price is USD/person, quoted for a package tour/room/tickets..| Tour Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Full Day Tour (without transportation from Hanoi) | $69 |
| After Dark Dinner Cruise | $49 |
INQUIRY
Other information
Why Choose Dolphin Cruise?
- Dolphin’s biggest advantage is that it isn’t simply a sightseeing boat. It combines cruising, dining, entertainment and resort-style facilities in one large vessel.
- The cruise features a four-season saltwater pool, heated jacuzzi, panoramic lounge and a dedicated entertainment stage, making it particularly attractive for groups and special events.
For travelers, the choice is simple:
- Choose the Day Cruise if you want to actually explore Halong Bay — caves, kayaking, Titop Island and swimming.
- Choose the Dinner Cruise if you’ve already explored the bay and want a relaxed evening of food, music, sunset views and entertainment.
Tour Includes
- 8-hour itinerary exploring the core zone of Halong Bay via: Sung Sot Cave, Titov Island, Luon Cave.
- Welcome drink upon boarding the cruise.
- Premium seafood buffet lunch combining Asian and European cuisines (Icon Premium Lunch).
- Sunset Party / Afternoon Tea with fresh fruits, pastries, and delicate snacks.
- Sightseeing and entrance tickets for all destinations specified in the itinerary.
- Complimentary use of 02 outdoor swimming pools / Jacuzzis located at the bow and stern.
- Dedicated, professional, and attentive onboard service crew.
- Onboard passenger insurance covered under the bay sightseeing ticket.
Tour Excludes
- Shuttle transfer bus from Hanoi or other surrounding regions to Halong International Cruise Port.
- Kayaking or traditional bamboo boat rowing activities at Luon Cave.
- Additional beverages ordered outside the set package (during lunch and at the cruise bar).
- Massage and Spa services.
- Gratuities/tips for the tour guide and service crew.
- All other services and personal expenses not explicitly mentioned in the ‘Inclusions’ section.