Northern Vietnam · BOAT TOURS IN CAT BA
The 15 best boat tours in Cat Ba you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend two days aboard Sapphire Cruise in Halong and Lan Ha Bays, with a balcony cabin, kayaking, swimming, meals, and Hanoi transfers.
“Power is a wonderful host. Very hospitable and lively. Enjoyed our stay thoroughly Good food and relaxing atmosphere. Recommended.”
Spend two days in quieter Lan Ha Bay with swimming, kayaking, Viet Hai Village, shared cabins, meals, and Cat Ba scenery for $87.06.
“Good value for money and the crew were great. Really enjoyed the activities despite unseasonably cold weather.”
Review of Cat Ba’s $32 full-day Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay cruise, with kayaking, caves, swimming, lunch, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Kayaking through caves was an amazing experience. Very well organised, it feels real and is very safe. There was a payable option to go on bamboo boats that can take up to 6 people for 300,000 dongs. People who took this option enjRead more”
Explore Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba by kayak, swim, and seafood lunch on a relaxed day cruise with hotel pickup from Hanoi or Cat Ba.
“Fantastic day. Beautiful boat with amazing food. Friendly guide. Perfect day that I would definitely tecommend.”
Review of Beka Travel’s $35 Lan Ha Bay boat trip from Hanoi or Cat Ba, with kayaking, seafood lunch, swimming, fishing village visit, and cooking class.
“The tour was great, very well done and interesting itinerary. Tony, our tour guide, was fantastic, very knowledgeable, kind and enthusiastic. The boat was spacious with a moderate group of people, the food was also very good, the staff were very helpful!”
Cruise Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi or Cat Ba with lunch, kayaking, swimming, Viet Hai village, and a sunset party for a full day outdoors.
“Really enjoyed our day on Lan Ha Bay! Unfortunately it was a bit cloudy, but it was still warm & the views were beautiful! We really enjoyed the bike ride through Viet Hai Village - such a highlight for us! Charlie was very accomodating, and kept us well informed with time expectations and the itinerary. Very impressed”
Review of a $30 Lan Ha Bay day cruise from Hanoi or Cat Ba with kayaking, swimming, lunch, caves, local villages, and sunset cooking.
“Jumping from the boat and kayak tour was really fun.”
Spend a full day cruising quiet Lan Ha Bay, kayaking through caves, swimming, eating well, and hiking Monkey Island for $28.
“I could not recommend this activity enough. Talk about value for money!! Transportation from Hanoi and return, full day activity on a beautiful large boat with amazing staff and tour guides. Huge lunch included! And the view and sightseeing…….spectacular. Thanks T and Mr Truong”
Cruise Ha Long and Lan Ha bays from Cat Ba with kayaking, snorkeling, a beach stop, lunch, and a floating village visit for $29.
“Amazing experience . The tour was great and organised very efficiently. In addition, our tour guides King and Paul were clearly very experienced and were available to answer the many questions that came from all 14 of us. Special mention tRead more”
Review of a $34 Lan Ha Bay day tour from Hanoi or Cat Ba, with kayaking, swimming, lunch, fishing villages, and a sunset cooking class.
“Our group of 3 got picked up and dropped off in Hanoi, which was smooth. And so glad we chose Cat Ba over Ha Long Bay since we were able to avoid crowds and the bay was relatively clean (compared to what we heard of Ha Long Bay). Read more”
Cruise Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba with Viet Hai Village, kayaking, seafood lunch, a jacuzzi, water slide, and sunset party.
“Unfortunately the organization had forgotten us and have called after 30 minutes. Eventually solved fine by sending an extra taxi. Stressed we were placed on a boat that we had not ordered at all. We had booked the luxury version. After expressing some disappointRead moreAuto-translated”
Spend three days on a 5-star Lan Ha Bay cruise with kayaking, Viet Hai cycling, caves, Tai Chi, meals, and Hanoi pickup options.
“We did the 2N - 3D option choosing the senior suite for our accomodation. Our room was absolutely incredible with an awesome area to sit outside. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom clean and so so big! We couldn't believe how incredible the views were just from the windows. The staff on board were so incredibly lovely and helpful ensuring all of your needs are attended to and questions answered! The food WAS SENSATIONAL! From the lunch buffet when we first arrived to the 5 course dinners on both nights and the breakfast buffets each morning.... We were so incredibly impressed with the incredible flavours and I had the best…”
Review of V’Spirit’s 3-day Lan Ha Bay cruise, with private balcony cabins, kayaking, Cat Ba village, meals, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The whole experience was 5 star, from our accommodation to the day trips.”
Review of a 3-day Halong Bay and Cat Ba cruise from Hanoi, with kayaking, island views, meals, transfers, and practical booking tips.
“This was an extremely well run tour.Pickup was timely guide was incredible, food was alright not super,activities were interesting.Logistically everything ran seamlessly connections went smoothly.The boat was small in comparison but was very cozy stongly recomend the 3 day 2 night tour .”
Review of the 3D2N Aspira Cruise through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bays, with Cat Ba, caves, kayaking, meals, cabins, costs, and practical tips.
“If you have the time I recommend the 3 day/2night trip it allowed for more scenic views and more time to relax. It felt overall more relaxed and less rushed. I really loved my experience. The staff were fantastic and very responsive with all requests.”
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