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Halong Bay by Overnight Cruises

The answer is completely yes.  Halong Bay has an area of 1,553 km²  and make it quite big to fully explore in 1 day.

Besides, the distance between the bay  and Hanoi is about 200km, make the journey to get there take at least 3 hours. So the time to travel back and forth is already about 6 hours.

Another reason to stay overnight in Halong Bay is the cruise experience. An overnight cruise not only take you to all of the attractions but also bring you an unforgettable experience of sleeping over in the middle of an UNESCO Heritage Sites.

The best time for an overnight cruise in Halong Bay, weather-wise, is from September to November. During these months, the bay experiences cool temperatures, less rain, and clear skies.

Another excellent time to consider is April to May, when the bay is warmer, perfect for kayaking and swimming.

If you’re plan to travel Halong Bay in others months, take a look at our detailed article: Best Time to visit Halong Bay

• 2 days 1 night is the most popular choice. With this option, you could spend 1 night on the boat and see Halong Bay at different times of the day.

• 3 days 2 nights give you a complete look about Halong Bay: It’s rural area & vibrant cultural life. However, it might be a bit pricey.

There’s so many overnight cruises in Halong Bay. As a result, there’re also many price ranges, depend on the cruises class, destination bay and quality.

However, you could reference 3 most popular overnight cruise budgets in Halong Bay:

Budget Cruises: 110USD – 120USD per person per night

Mid Range Cruises:  120USD – 160USD per person per night

Luxury Cruises: 160USD or above

Generally, the prices offered by CruiseInHalongBay.com include most onboard amenities, from meals (as per your itinerary), kayaking, and swimming to onboard activities like cooking classes and Tai Chi sessions.

However, some items are typically excluded, such as drinks and tips. Rest assured, each cruise will provide a detailed breakdown of these exclusions, so you won’t encounter any unexpected costs.

Typically, an overnight cruise in Halong Bay offers both onboard and off-board activities.

Onboard activities:

• Cooking classes

• Squid fishing

• Sunset parties

• Tai Chi or Vovinam (martial arts) sessions

• Spa

Off-board activities, which vary depending on your route (Halong or Lan Ha Bay):

• Kayaking

• Swimming

• Cave visits

• Cycling

• Watersliding

Most cruises provide free Wi-Fi. However, please be aware that the signal may be unstable as you’ll be sailing in the middle of Halong Bay.

Therefore, it’s advisable not to rely on it for tasks requiring a consistent connection.