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Ha Long Bay Day Cruise on the 5-Star Olympus with Buffet Lunch

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

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This Ha Long Bay day cruise runs on the Olympus, a 5-star day boat with an indoor dining room and an open sundeck. In one day you see the bay’s three best-known stops, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave and Ti Top Island, with a buffet lunch on board and a slower afternoon at the end.

The morning starts with the walk through Sung Sot Cave. At Luon Cave you choose how to reach the lagoon: paddle a kayak yourself or sit back in a bamboo boat rowed by a local. On Ti Top Island you can climb to the viewpoint or stay on the beach. Lunch is a buffet of Vietnamese dishes and seafood, and in the late afternoon tea or wine and light pastries are served on the sundeck as the light softens over the karsts. The day suits couples and families alike. Coming from Hanoi? Pair it with our private limousine transfer to Ha Long Bay.

You can also book this cruise on our TourRadar page. It is the same day cruise, arranged by the same Sondax Travel team.

Highlights

  • 5-star day cruise
  • English-speaking guide
  • Kayak or bamboo boat
  • Seafood buffet lunch
  • Afternoon tea or wine

Options & Packages

How to Use

  1. Book online – choose your date and number of guests.
  2. Need a transfer? – tell us in Special Requests if you want a car or limousine from Hanoi, and we send the price.
  3. Check in at the harbour – we send the boarding time and meeting point after booking.

Itinerary

Morning – Board the Olympus in Ha Long Bay

Check in at the harbour and board the boat. The cruise heads out among the limestone islands.

Sung Sot Cave

A walk through large chambers of stalactites and rock formations, one of the biggest caves in the bay.

Luon Cave

Reach the hidden lagoon by kayak, or by bamboo boat if you prefer to sit back.

Ti Top Island

Climb the steps to the viewpoint over the bay, or spend the time on the sandy beach.

Midday – Buffet lunch on board

Vietnamese dishes and fresh seafood, served in the dining room with views of the bay.

Late afternoon – Tea on the sundeck

Tea or wine with light pastries on the sundeck while the boat cruises back toward the harbour.

Inclusion & Exclusion

Included

  • Day cruise on the 5-star Olympus
  • English-speaking guide
  • Visits to Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave and Ti Top Island
  • Kayak or bamboo boat at Luon Cave
  • Buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes and seafood
  • Afternoon tea or wine with light pastries

Not included

  • Transfer from Hanoi (available as an add-on)

Good to know

Meeting point

The cruise starts and ends at the harbour in Ha Long Bay. We send the exact meeting point and boarding time after you book.

What to bring

  • Swimwear and a towel if you want to swim at Ti Top
  • Comfortable shoes for the cave and the steps
  • Sunscreen and a hat

Important information

  • Transfer from Hanoi is not included; ask us to add it
  • Steep stone steps to the Ti Top viewpoint
  • All ages welcome

Frequently asked questions

What is included in this Ha Long Bay day cruise?

The cruise on the 5-star Olympus, an English-speaking guide, visits to Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave and Ti Top Island, a kayak or bamboo boat at Luon Cave, a buffet lunch with seafood and afternoon tea or wine with pastries.

Does the price include transport from Hanoi?

No. The cruise starts and ends in Ha Long Bay. We can add a round-trip car or limousine from Hanoi; ask when you book and we will send the price for your group.

Do I have to kayak at Luon Cave?

No. Kayaking is one option. If you would rather not paddle, a local rower takes you into the lagoon in a bamboo boat, and both choices are included in the price.

Is the cruise good for couples?

Yes. The boat has a quiet dining room, a sundeck and an afternoon tea with wine, which many couples enjoy. Children are welcome too, so it also works for a family day on the bay.

Is the climb at Ti Top Island hard?

It is a short but steep climb on stone steps to the viewpoint. If you prefer to skip it, you can stay on the beach below and meet the group when they come down.

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$53 per person
Child (4-11): $37

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This deposit is refundable if you change your mind, in line with our cancellation policy, or if your plans change because of events beyond your control, such as natural disasters.

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Olympus day cruise

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
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Note: The cruise starts and ends in Ha Long Bay; a car or limousine from Hanoi can be added on request.

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