Halong Apollo Day Cruise
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Halong Apollo Day Cruise: Halong Bay Day Cruise with Indian Vegetarian Buffet & Jacuzzi
Halong Apollo Day Cruise is a 100-guest, three-deck Halong Bay day cruise launched in 2023. In one day from Hanoi it visits Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave and Ti Top Island, and alongside its international buffet it serves an Indian vegetarian buffet, with Jain meals on request. It has an all-season jacuzzi and a 360° rooftop sundeck, is rated 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor, and comes with our Best Price Guarantee.
Halong Apollo Day Cruise at a glance
| Launched | 2023 |
| Ship | Steel hull, 3 decks, up to 100 guests |
| Route | Sung Sot Cave – Luon Cave – Ti Top Island (Halong Bay) |
| Time on the bay | About 6 hours (boarding around 11:00, back at port 17:00–17:30) |
| Full day from Hanoi | About 12–13 hours, hotel to hotel |
| Departure port | Tuan Chau, Ha Long |
| Food | Vietnamese, seafood and international buffet plus an Indian vegetarian buffet; Jain on request |
| On board | All-season jacuzzi, 360° rooftop sundeck, restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows, full bar |
| Transfer | Limousine van or shuttle bus from Hanoi Old Quarter |
| TripAdvisor | Rated 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor |
| Price | Seasonal, see the live calendar below; Best Price Guarantee |
| Best for | Indian vegetarian families and mixed Indian–international groups |
| Not ideal for | Groups who want non-vegetarian Indian dishes or a very small boat |
What Makes Halong Apollo Day Cruise Different
An Indian vegetarian buffet, not a single veg dish
Most Halong Bay day boats offer one or two vegetarian plates. Halong Apollo Day Cruise runs a separate Indian vegetarian buffet next to its Vietnamese and international spread, so a mixed group can eat together and everyone gets a proper lunch. Jain meals (no onion, garlic or root vegetables) can be requested in advance.
Jacuzzi and 360° rooftop sundeck
The all-season jacuzzi and open rooftop sundeck give you a place to relax between the caves, and the sundeck is where the sunset is enjoyed on the way back.
Classic route at a mid-range price
You see the three best-known stops — Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave and Ti Top Island — without paying premium-ship prices.
Who Halong Apollo Day Cruise Is Best For
Book it if you are
- An Indian vegetarian traveller or family who wants a real Indian lunch on the bay
- A mixed group where some guests eat Indian veg and others prefer seafood
- A first-time visitor who wants the classic sights in one day
Choose another cruise if you want
- Indian non-vegetarian dishes (chicken, fish): see Halong Heritage Signature Day Cruise
- A fully Indian menu cooked by Indian chefs: see Omkara Day Cruise
- Halal-certified food: read the best halal Halong Bay cruises
Halong Apollo Day Cruise Itinerary
Times follow the current schedule and can shift slightly with traffic and tides.
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 08:00–08:30 | Pick-up at your Hanoi Old Quarter hotel |
| 11:00 | Board at Tuan Chau, welcome drink and safety briefing |
| 12:30 | Lunch: international buffet and Indian vegetarian buffet |
| 13:30 | Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave |
| 14:45 | Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat |
| 15:45 | Ti Top Island: beach or viewpoint climb |
| 16:30 | Sunset on the rooftop sundeck, jacuzzi time |
| 17:00–17:30 | Back at the harbour and drive to Hanoi |
| 20:00–20:30 | Drop-off at your Hanoi hotel |
Decks & Facilities on Halong Apollo Day Cruise
| Deck | What is there |
|---|---|
| Lower deck | Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows, full bar |
| Middle deck | Seating areas and all-season jacuzzi |
| Rooftop | 360° open sundeck for views and sunset |
Indian Food on Halong Apollo Day Cruise
- Indian vegetarian buffet: curries, dal, rice and Indian breads, served alongside the main buffet.
- Jain meals: request when you book so the kitchen can prepare them without onion, garlic or root vegetables.
- Non-vegetarian Indian dishes: not part of the Indian buffet — choose Halong Heritage Signature for chicken and fish curries.
- Halal: not halal-certified.
- Drinks: paid on board; masala chai is not guaranteed.
Getting from Hanoi to Halong Apollo Day Cruise
Tuan Chau is about 170 km from Hanoi, 2.5–3 hours each way with one rest stop. Choose a limousine van for wider reclining seats or the shuttle bus for the lower price. Already in Ha Long? Book cruise-only and check in by 11:00.
Halong Apollo Day Cruise vs Other Halong Bay Day Cruises with Indian Food
| Cruise | Budget | Guests | Indian food |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halong Apollo | Mid-range | 100 | Indian vegetarian buffet, Jain on request |
| Halong Heritage Signature | Mid-range | 168 | Veg and non-veg Indian set menus, pre-order |
| Omkara | Premium | 100 | Indian vegetarian buffet by Indian chefs, Jain meals |
| Diamond Era | Value | 130 | Indian vegetarian set menu on request |
Our view: choose Halong Apollo Day Cruise if your group is fully vegetarian and likes a buffet; Signature if some guests want chicken or fish; Omkara if Indian food is the main reason for the trip. Compare all Halong Bay day cruises.
Not to be confused with
Agents also sell day trips called “Apollo Premium Cruise” and “Apollo Luxury Cruise”. Before comparing prices, check the ship name, launch year and whether the Indian vegetarian buffet is included.
Local Expert Notes from Our Hanoi Team
These tips come from more than a decade of arranging Halong Bay trips for international travellers, including many Indian families.
- Confirm your diet when booking: say “Indian vegetarian” or “Jain” so the kitchen prepares the right food.
- Wear trainers: Sung Sot Cave has uneven steps and Ti Top’s viewpoint is about 400 steps.
- Pack a swimsuit for the jacuzzi and Ti Top beach (best May–October).
- Weather: storms can close the bay from July to September; see the best time to visit Halong Bay.
- Bring some cash for drinks and tips.
Halong Apollo Day Cruise Price 2026
Prices vary by date and transfer type; see the live calendar below. Every booking is covered by our Best Price Guarantee: find the same cruise and inclusions cheaper and we match it.
- Included: lunch buffets, entrance fees, kayak or bamboo boat, jacuzzi, English-speaking guide; Hanoi transfer if selected.
- Not included: drinks, tips, personal expenses.
- Children: young children travel free or at a reduced rate with two adults; exact age bands are shown when you book.
- Holidays: a small surcharge applies on Christmas, New Year, Tet and Vietnamese public holidays.
Questions about Indian or Jain food? WhatsApp our Hanoi team on +84 886 261 368. More answers are in the FAQs below.
Cruise Inquiry
- Hanoi - Halong Bay Tour 1 Day by Halong Apollo Day Cruise
08h00 – 08h30: Pick up at your Hotel (around the old quarter) Return on the new Highway ( Hanoi-Hai Phong-Quang Ninh), Stop over for a rest on the way.
11h00 : Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor and welcome aboard
12h30: Have Vietnamese traditional Lunch with seafood while cruising though the amazing
rocks:Insence Bunner, Cock fighting …
13h30: Explore Sung Sot– Surprising grotto
The longest,biggest abd the most beautiful grotto of Ha Long bay
14h45: Discover Luon Cave (water cave)
• With some options:Kayaking or bamboo boat.
• Relaxing on boat.
15h45: Visit Titop island
• Swimming on the beach.
• Trekking Titop peak for taking photos with panoramic view of the bay.
16h30: Enjoy Sunset party on Boat
17h00-17h30: Back to Tuan Chau Harbor.
20h00-20h30: Arrival to Ha Noi.Drop you off at your hotel.End the trip.
NOTE:
• Itinerary will be change upon weather condition or traffic jam.
• We only drop you off at your hotel in the old quarter.
Tour Inclusions:
- Pick up and Drop off at your hotel in the old quarter.
- Boat trip.
- Entrance fee tickets.
- Vietnamese traditional food with seafood.
- A small bottle of water on bus.
- English speaking guide during trip.
Tour Exclusions:
- Drinks
- Travel insurance.
- Tax and tips for tour guide and driver.
- Personal expenses.
- Other things are not mentioned in programmer.
- Original passport
- Shorts and T-shirt or warm clothes in winter (travel light)
- Camera, sunglasses and sun creams
- Hat or umbrella and Shoes,Sunglasses.
- Insect repellent.
- Cash for personal expences.
- Towel for Swimming
- Under 3 years old :Free of charge(<1,2 m).
- From 4 up to 8 years old:75% of adult price.
- From 9 years old up:100% of adult price.
- Check in on board: 11:30 AM
- Check out: 17:30 PM
- Return Hanoi: 20:45 PM
- Children from 1-4 years old and under 1.2m are free of charge (limited)
- Children from 5-8 years old: 75% of adults
- From 9 years old is charged as an adult
- 2 adults can only accompany 1 child. The second child is charged 50%
- Peak season surcharge: Surcharge VND 200,000/person for 24/12 and 31/12 and Lunar New Year (30 Dec, 1, 2 and 3 Jan in Lunar Calendar). Surcharge VND 150,000/person on 1/1, 10/3 (Lunar March), 30/4, 1/5, 2/9
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Halong Apollo Day Cruise is a 100-guest, three-deck Halong Bay day boat launched in 2023, visiting Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave and Ti Top Island with a jacuzzi and an Indian vegetarian buffet. Compare it on Halong Bay day cruises.
Yes. Halong Apollo Day Cruise serves an Indian vegetarian buffet next to its international buffet, and Jain meals can be requested in advance. Read more about this Apollo day trip in Halong Bay.
For fully vegetarian groups who like a buffet, it is one of the best value choices. For non-veg Indian dishes choose Halong Heritage Signature; for a fully Indian menu choose Omkara.
Yes, Jain meals without onion, garlic or root vegetables can be prepared if requested when booking. Tell us via our contact page.
No, the menu is not halal-certified. See our guide to halal Halong Bay cruises.
Board at Tuan Chau around 11:00, lunch at 12:30, then Sung Sot Cave (13:30), Luon Cave (14:45) and Ti Top Island (15:45), with sunset on the sundeck before returning at 17:00–17:30.
Pick-up is 08:00–08:30 from Old Quarter hotels, with drop-off around 20:00–20:30. Compare with an overnight trip in day cruise vs overnight cruise.
Yes, an all-season jacuzzi on board, plus a 360° rooftop sundeck. You can also swim at Ti Top Island.
Up to 100 guests on three decks. For smaller or larger boats see our day cruise list.
Its own listing is rated 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor. Compare other options on Halong Bay day cruises.
Rates depend on date and transfer; check the live calendar on this page or compare on Halong Bay day cruises. Our Best Price Guarantee applies.
Yes. Find the same Apollo day trip in Halong Bay with the same date and inclusions for less and we match it. Send the offer via our contact page.
Not necessarily. Agents sell several “Apollo” day trips; check the ship name and inclusions before comparing. All our listed boats are on Halong Bay cruises.
Yes, young children travel free or at a reduced rate with two adults; ages are shown when you book. More family tips in our FAQs.
If the authorities close Halong Bay for a storm, the cruise cannot sail and we offer a new date or a refund under the operator’s policy. See the best time to visit Halong Bay.
Yes, book cruise-only and check in at Tuan Chau by about 11:00. Ask us via our contact page for directions.
