Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise
CRUISE PRICE
$58.00 /pax
Cruise Rating
Rated 5.0/5 on TripAdvisor
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Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise: Small 99-Guest Luxury Day Trip with Jacuzzi & Sunset Party
Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise is a 99-guest, steel-hulled Halong Bay day cruise launched in 2023 by Halong Heritage Cruises. In one day from Hanoi it visits Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave and Ti Top Island, with a seafood buffet, an outdoor jacuzzi and a sunset party on the sundeck. It is rated 5.0/5 on TripAdvisor, and every booking with Halong Tour Expert carries our Best Price Guarantee.
Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise at a glance
| Operator | Halong Heritage Cruises (also runs the larger Halong Heritage Signature Day Cruise) |
| Launched | 2023 |
| Ship | 39 m × 8.8 m steel ship, 3 decks, Renaissance-style interior, up to 99 guests |
| Route | Sung Sot Cave – Luon Cave – Ti Top Island (Halong Bay) |
| Time on the bay | About 6 hours (boarding 11:30–11:45, back at port 17:45–18:00) |
| Full day from Hanoi | About 13 hours, hotel to hotel |
| Departure port | Tuan Chau International Port, Ha Long |
| Food | Seafood buffet lunch; sunset tea, fruit and cakes |
| On board | Outdoor jacuzzi, sundeck with LED screen and sound system, two restaurants, bar |
| Transfer | Limousine van or shuttle bus from Hanoi Old Quarter |
| Rating | Rated 5.0/5 on TripAdvisor (Travelers’ Choice 2026) |
| TripAdvisor | Rated 5.0/5 on TripAdvisor |
| Price | Seasonal, see the live calendar below; Best Price Guarantee |
| Best for | Couples, families and small groups who want a calm, mid-size boat |
| Not ideal for | Travellers who want a pool, a big-ship atmosphere, or Lan Ha Bay |
What Makes Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise Different
A small boat with big-ship comforts
With a cap of 99 guests, Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise feels relaxed even in peak season, yet it still has two restaurant floors, four restrooms and an outdoor jacuzzi — features usually found on much larger day boats.
Jacuzzi and sunset party included
The jacuzzi on deck 2 (towel included) and the late-afternoon sunset party with tea, juice, fruit and cakes are part of the ticket, not paid extras.
A proven schedule with door-to-door timing
The operator publishes a full hotel-to-hotel timetable, from 07:45 pick-up to 20:30 drop-off, so you know exactly what your day looks like before you book.
Who Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise Is Best For
Book it if you are
- A couple or family who prefers a quieter boat over a 400–600-guest ship
- A first-time visitor who wants the three classic Halong Bay sights in one day
- A traveller who wants a jacuzzi and sunset party without paying premium prices
Choose another cruise if you want
- Indian veg and non-veg set menus: see its sister Halong Heritage Signature Day Cruise
- A swimming pool or water slide: compare all Halong Bay day cruises
- Halal-certified food: read the best halal Halong Bay cruises
Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise Itinerary
Times follow the operator’s 2026 schedule and can shift slightly with traffic.
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 07:45–08:30 | Pick-up at your Hanoi Old Quarter hotel |
| 10:30–10:45 | Rest stop on the expressway |
| 11:30–11:45 | Check-in at Tuan Chau International Port, welcome drink |
| 12:00–13:15 | Seafood buffet lunch while cruising past Dog Rock, Incense Burner Rock and the Kissing Rocks |
| 13:30–14:15 | Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave, one of the largest caves in Halong Bay |
| 14:30–15:15 | Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat (included) |
| 15:30–16:30 | Ti Top Island: swim at the beach or climb to the viewpoint |
| 16:45 | Sunset party on the sundeck, jacuzzi time |
| 17:45–18:00 | Disembark at Tuan Chau and drive back |
| 20:30–20:45 | Drop-off at your Hanoi hotel |
Decks & Facilities on Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise
| Deck | What is there |
|---|---|
| Deck 1 | Main restaurant, bar, kitchen, 2 restrooms |
| Deck 2 | Second restaurant, sofa lounge for 36, outdoor jacuzzi, 2 restrooms |
| Deck 3 (sundeck) | Open sundeck, check-in point, LED screen and sound system; sunset party |
Dining on Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise
- Lunch: seafood buffet with Vietnamese and international dishes, served while the boat cruises.
- Vegetarian: tell us when you book and we arrange vegetarian dishes with the kitchen.
- Indian food: not on the standard menu — the sister Signature day cruise offers Indian set menus.
- Halal: not halal-certified.
- Drinks: two bottles of water each way on the bus; other drinks are paid on board.
Getting from Hanoi to Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise
Tuan Chau is about 170 km from Hanoi, 2.5–3 hours each way on the expressway with one rest stop. Round-trip transfer from the Old Quarter comes in two types:
- Limousine van (19–22 seats): wider reclining seats, the more comfortable choice for families and older travellers.
- Shuttle bus: the lower-cost option.
- Cruise only: already in Ha Long? Check in at Tuan Chau by 11:30.
Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise vs Similar Day Cruises
| Cruise | Budget | Guests | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halong Heritage Luxury | Value | 99 | Jacuzzi, sunset party, quiet mid-size boat |
| Halong Heritage Signature | Mid-range | 168 | Newer sister ship, Indian veg and non-veg set menus |
| Diamond Era | Value | 130 | New in 2025, jacuzzi pool, vegetarian buffet line |
| Amethyst | Mid-range | 99 | Jacuzzi, early start for a longer day on the bay |
Our view: choose Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise for the calmest boat at a value price; Signature if you need Indian food; Diamond Era for a brand-new ship. Compare every option on our Halong Bay day cruises page.
Not to be confused with
Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise is not the same as its larger sister Halong Heritage Signature Day Cruise, the overnight “Halong Heritage Cruise” sold on a different website, Heritage Line’s Jasmine and Violet, or the Heritage Binh Chuan cruise in Lan Ha Bay.
Local Expert Notes from Our Hanoi Team
These tips come from more than a decade of arranging Halong Bay trips for international travellers; ship details are checked against Halong Heritage Cruises’ published 2026 information.
- Wear trainers: Sung Sot Cave has uneven steps and the Ti Top viewpoint is a climb of about 400 steps.
- Bring a swimsuit and light towel for Ti Top beach and the jacuzzi; swimming is best from May to October.
- Pick the limousine if you travel with children or older parents — 5–6 hours on the road is easier in wider seats.
- Weather: July–September storms can close the bay at short notice; December–March brings mist. See the best time to visit Halong Bay.
- Bring some cash (VND or USD) for drinks and tips.
Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise Price 2026
Prices vary by transfer type and date; check today’s rate in the live calendar below. Every booking with Halong Tour Expert is covered by our Best Price Guarantee: find the same cruise and inclusions cheaper and we match it.
- Included: buffet lunch, entrance fees, kayak or bamboo boat at Luon Cave, jacuzzi and towel, sunset party, English-speaking guide, water; Hanoi transfer if selected.
- Not included: other drinks, tips, personal expenses.
- Children: 1–4 years free (first child; second child 50%); 5–8 years 75%; 9+ full price.
- Lunar New Year: a surcharge of about US$15 per person applies on Tet dates.
Questions about the boat or group seating? WhatsApp our Hanoi team on +84 886 261 368. Answers to common questions are in the FAQs below.
Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise
Price: $58 - 66 USD
Maximum: 99 pax m2
- Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise package with shuttle bus round trip: 58 USD/Person
- Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise package with Limousine bus round trip: 66 USD/Person
Cruise Inquiry
- Hanoi - Halong Bay Tour 1 Day by Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise
7h45 – 8h30. HOTEL PICK UP – LIMOUSINE SHUTTLE BUS
Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter by the limousine transfer to Halong bay.
10h30 – 10h45. SHORT BREAK
The limousine stops on the way for a 20–25 minutes short break for you to stretch your legs, or have a quick snack.
11h30 – 11h45. WELCOME TO HERITAGE LUXURY CRUISE
Our Crew welcome guests at Tuan Chau International Port & check-in on boat. Enjoy the welcome drink.
12h – 13h15. LUNCH ON BOAT
Have lunch on boat. Enjoy a BUFFET lunch at a luxury restaurant on cruise with special seafood of Ha Long.
The cruise takes you to discover the most beautiful spots in Ha Long Bay such as: Stone Dog, Stone Incense Burner & The Kissing Rocks…
13h30 – 14h15. VISITING THE SURPRISING CAVE
Tour guide will take you to visit Sung Sot cave – one the most beautiful & biggest caves of Ha Long Bay.
14h30 – 15h15. EXPLORE LUON CAVE
Discover the Luon cave by kayaking or sitting on bamboo boat rowing by local residents.
15h30 – 16h30. VISITING TITOV ISLAND
From the top of Titov island, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Ha Long Bay with thousands of limestone. Swimming at Titov beach. Or enjoy the Jacuzzi on boat.
16h45. SUNSET PARTY
Attend a sunset party, complimentary variety of fruits, cakes, juices, tea.
Enjoy the sunset while the cruise returns to Tuan Chau port.
17h45 – 18h00. DISEMBARK – LIMOUSINE
The Cruise back to habour, get onto comfortable limousine back to Hanoi.
20h30-20h45. HOTEL DROP OFF
The limousine drops you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Tour Inclusions:
- Buffet Lunch on boat
- Complimentary filtered water on lunch
- Welcome drink
- Visiting Surprising cave
- Kayaking or Bambo boat at Luon cave
- Swimming & hiking at Titov island
- Jacuzzi & towel
- Sunset Party: Teas, fruit juice, fresh fruits & cakes
- Entrance & sightseeing fees
- English tour guide
- Limousine round trip: 19 & 22 seats ()
- 2 bottles/ 2ways/ pax of mineral water on the limousine
Tour Exclusions:
- VAT
- Beverages not mentioned above
- Tips and personal expenses
- All services and items are not mentioned in the “Included” section.
- Surcharge for public holiday
- Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice due to
- weather conditions.
- The price of the tour is subject to change based on the price of the
- entrance ticket to visit Halong Bay.
- On weekend, some roads will not allow vehicles to make room for the
- Walking street, therefore our limousine will drop you off at the closest
- and suitable point in the Old Quarter instead
- Children from 1-4 years old: FREE of charge for the 1st child traveling with
- 2 adults (sharing seat on Limousine with parents). The 2nd child will be charged 50% of the adult rate.
- Children from 5 – 8 years old: 75% of the adult rate
- Children from 9 years & above: 100% of the adult rate
- Note: Children’s age is calculated according to the year of birth recorded on the passport
- Surcharge: Lunar New Year (30th, 1st, 2nd, 3rd): 15 USD/person
• Original passport
• Shorts and T-shirt or warm clothes in winter (travel light)
• Camera, sunglasses and sun creams
• Cash for drinks (beer, wine) on boat
- 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 15 USD/person on 1/1, 10/3 (Lunar March), 30/4, 1/5, 2/9
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FAQs
Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise is a 99-guest Halong Bay day boat launched in 2023 by Halong Heritage Cruises, visiting Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave and Ti Top Island with a jacuzzi and sunset party. Compare it with other Halong Bay day cruises.
Yes. It combines a small 99-guest capacity with two restaurants, an outdoor jacuzzi and a sunset party, making it a strong value Heritage Luxury day trip in Halong Bay.
Board at Tuan Chau at 11:30–11:45, lunch on board, then Sung Sot Cave (13:30), Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat (14:30) and Ti Top Island (15:30), with a sunset party from 16:45. You are back at port at 17:45–18:00.
Pick-up from Old Quarter hotels is 07:45–08:30 and drop-off is around 20:30–20:45. If the long day worries you, read day cruise vs overnight cruise.
Rates depend on date and transfer type; check the live calendar on this page. Halong Tour Expert offers a Best Price Guarantee — see our day cruise price comparison.
Yes. If you find the same Heritage Luxury day trip in Halong Bay with the same date, transfer and inclusions for less, we match it. Send the offer via our contact page.
Buffet lunch, entrance fees, kayak or bamboo boat at Luon Cave, jacuzzi and towel, sunset party, English-speaking guide and water. Other drinks and tips are extra.
Yes, an outdoor jacuzzi on deck 2, included in the ticket. You can also swim at Ti Top Island beach.
Up to 99 guests on a 39 m steel ship with three decks, two restaurants and four restrooms. For bigger ships see our day cruise list.
Its own TripAdvisor listing is rated 5.0/5 on TripAdvisor and won a Travelers’ Choice 2026 award. Compare ratings on Halong Bay day cruises.
Same operator and sights. Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise is the smaller 99-guest boat at a lower price; Halong Heritage Signature is the newer 168-guest ship with Indian set menus.
Vegetarian dishes can be arranged if you tell us when booking. Indian set menus are served on the sister Signature day cruise.
No, the food is not halal-certified. Muslim travellers should read our guide to halal Halong Bay cruises.
Yes. Children 1–4 travel free (first child; a second child pays 50%), 5–8 pay 75% and 9+ pay full price. More family tips in our FAQs.
If the port authority closes Halong Bay for a storm, the cruise cannot sail and we offer a new date or a refund under the operator’s policy. Storms are most likely July–September; see the best time to visit Halong Bay.
Yes. Book cruise-only and check in at Tuan Chau International Port by about 11:30. Ask us via our contact page for directions.
Yes, about US$15 per person on Lunar New Year dates. Plan around it with our month-by-month guide.
