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Dolphin 5-Star Ha Long Bay Family Day Cruise with Buffet & Kids’ Area

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

About

Highlights

  • Slide, ball pit and play area for children on board
  • Pool and Jacuzzi with views of the karsts
  • Walkways through the chambers of Sung Sot Cave
  • Beach time on Ti Top Island
  • Pool-deck sunset party with canapés and a live band

Full description

This Ha Long Bay family day cruise is built around the Dolphin, a large 5-star day boat designed with children in mind. Indoor dining rooms, a pool, a Jacuzzi and a play area with a slide and ball pit give younger travellers room to burn off energy, while parents watch the limestone islands slide past from the open deck.

Lunch is laid out as the boat leaves port, and the afternoon brings three outings: the tunnel into Luon lagoon, the walkways of Sung Sot and the beach at Ti Top. Back on board, the pool deck turns into a sunset party with a live band. The Dolphin suits families with toddlers, grandparents travelling with grandchildren and anyone who enjoys plenty of space to roam. Three ways to book make it flexible too, from the port, one way from Hanoi or a full round trip.

Options & Packages

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Itinerary

11:00 Board the Dolphin

Settle in on the open deck or in the dining rooms during the short safety briefing.

11:00 to 12:30 Lunch while cruising out

30 to 40 Vietnamese and international dishes, as the boat heads in among the islands.

12:30 Luon Cave

Go through the tunnel into the lagoon by kayak or bamboo boat, or watch from the deck.

14:00 Sung Sot Cave

Walkways lead through the huge chambers of Sung Sot.

15:15 Ti Top Island

Children play on the beach while others swim or climb to the lookout.

16:30 Sunset pool party

Canapés, snacks and live music by the pool on the way back.

18:00 Return to port

Shuttle guests board the bus for Hanoi.

Includes

Included

  • 5-star Dolphin day cruise
  • Shuttle bus from Hanoi, one way or round trip (by package)
  • Electric cart at the port, welcome drink and cold towel
  • Lunch with seafood and dishes for children
  • Sunset canapés and live music
  • Pool, Jacuzzi and kids' play area
  • Entrance fees and English-speaking guide

Not included

  • Luon Cave kayak or bamboo boat (paid on board)
  • Drinks, spa services and personal expenses
  • Tips for the guide and crew
  • Pickup outside Hanoi Old Quarter (surcharge)
  • Surcharge on public holidays and Lunar New Year

Good to know

Meeting point

Shuttle packages: pickup at Hanoi Old Quarter hotels or Hanoi Opera House between 07:00 and 07:30, with drop-off around 20:30. Cruise only: be at Halong International Cruise Port by 10:15.

What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen and a hat
  • Comfortable shoes for the cave
  • Light jacket in the cooler months
  • Passport for check-in

Important information

  • By 19:00 the day before, we message you the pickup details on WhatsApp, LINE or Zalo (+84 936 348 856)
  • Lunch is a buffet when more than 30 guests are on board, a set menu otherwise
  • The itinerary may change with the weather or port rules

Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • At least 14 days before departure: full refund
  • 6 to 13 days before: 50% fee; 3 to 5 days before: 95% fee
  • Less than 72 hours before, or no-show: 100% fee

Frequently asked questions

Is the Dolphin a good cruise for young children?

Yes. The play area with a slide and ball pit keeps small children busy, the lunch includes dishes made for them, and there is open deck space to move around. All ages are welcome, and the beach on Ti Top gives them a break from the boat.

How long is the drive from Hanoi?

Allow about three hours each way by shuttle bus on the expressway. The round-trip package therefore makes a long day, leaving Hanoi in the early morning and returning in the evening, so families with small children may prefer the one-way option and a night in Ha Long.

Who is the one-way shuttle package for?

It suits travellers moving between Hanoi and Ha Long anyway. You can ride the bus from Hanoi, cruise, and stay on in Ha Long, or join the cruise at the port and ride the bus back to Hanoi afterwards, with the full cruise itinerary either way.

Where can we swim during the day?

There are two chances: the pool and Jacuzzi on board, open to all guests, and the beach at Ti Top Island in the afternoon. Bring swimwear and sunscreen so children and adults are ready for both.

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Cruise only, meet at the port
$84 per person
Child (4-11): $65

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$84
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Selected Package
Cruise only, meet at the port

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
About 8 hours on board (13 hours from Hanoi)
Note: Child prices go by year of birth: this year minus the birth year.

Free cancellation up to 14 days before

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