Halong Bay Budget Cruise Transfer | Affordable Overnight Experience
Halong Bay budget cruise transfer offers a seamless overnight experience filled with adventure and relaxation. Start your journey with a smooth transfer from Halong Cruise Port to Tuan Chau Harbor before boarding the cruise. This budget-friendly trip includes visits to iconic attractions such as Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island, kayaking through Luon Cave, and engaging onboard activities like Tai Chi, cooking classes, and squid fishing. Perfect for budget-conscious travelers, this cruise ensures a breathtaking yet affordable way to explore Halong Bay.
Highlights when selecting Halong Bay budget cruise transfer
- Budget-friendly overnight cruise with top-rated experiences
- Scenic cruise through Halong Bay’s stunning limestone islands
- Explore Sung Sot Cave, the largest and most magnificent cave in the bay
- Relax and swim at Titop Island or hike for breathtaking panoramic views
- Kayak or take a bamboo boat ride through Luon Cave’s serene waters
- Engaging onboard activities: Cooking class, Tai Chi, squid fishing, and sunset party
- Round-trip transfer between Halong Cruise Port and Tuan Chau Harbor available
Important Notes of the Excursion
- Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice.
- Trip cancellation due to bad weather in Halong Bay: The cancellation decision is made by the local administration office on the day of the trip in case of bad weather conditions. In such cases, alternative travel arrangements can be made upon request, or refunds will be processed in accordance with the cruise policy.
Cruise Policy of the Excursion
- Check-in on board: 12:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Return to: Halong Cruise Port at 12:00 PM and Hanoi at 2:30 PM
- Children under 4 years old: 1 child sharing a cabin with 2 adults stays free of charge. Only 1 child per cabin.
- Children 4-10 years old: 75% of the adult rate.
- Children 11 and above: Full adult fare.
- Peak season surcharge:
- $35/person for Gala dinner (December 24 & 31, 2025)
- $20/person for Lunar New Year (January 28 – February 1)
- $10/person surcharge for April 30, May 1, and September 2
- For 3-day/2-night itinerary: On the second day, guests will travel on a day boat and will not have access to the main vessel or cabin until later in the afternoon.
Popular Booking Policy of the cruise
- More than 30 days before check-in: Free of charge
- 30 to 11 days before check-in: 15% of total rate
- 10 to 7 days before check-in: 30% of total rate
- Less than 7 days before check-in: 100% of total rate
- No-show: 100% of total rate
- Cancellation notice must be in writing and sent via email. Refunds will be processed within 5-7 business days.
Brief Itinerary of Halong Bay Budget Cruise Transfer
Day 1: Halong Cruise Port – Tuan Chau Harbor – Halong Bay (L, D)
Transfer from Halong Cruise Port to Tuan Chau Harbor. Enjoy lunch while cruising past limestone formations. Visit Titop Island for hiking and beach relaxation, then kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave. Sunset party, cooking class, and dinner onboard.
Day 2: Halong Bay – Tuan Chau Harbor – Halong Cruise Port (B, L)
Start with a Tai Chi session, then enjoy a light breakfast. Visit Sung Sot Cave, then return for check-out and early lunch before disembarking. Transfer back to Halong Cruise Port.
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Halong Bay | Check-in; cruise through the breathtaking limestone formations; hike to the mountain summit, visit Luon Cave by kayak or sampan boat ride; join a sunset party and cooking class | Lunch, Dinner | |
| Day 2 | Halong Bay | Sail through the breathtaking limestone formations, uncover Sung Sot cave, check-out | Breakfast, Lunch |
Halong Bay
Check-in; cruise through the breathtaking limestone formations; hike to the mountain summit, visit Luon Cave by kayak or sampan boat ride; join a sunset party and cooking class
Day 1: Halong Cruise Port – Tuan Chau Harbor & Halong Bay Exploration (L, D)
Morning:
- Pick-up at Halong Cruise Port and transfer to Tuan Chau Marina for check-in.
- Warm welcome at the waiting lounge with assistance for luggage check-in.
Afternoon:
- Board the cruise and enjoy a welcome drink.
- Set sail through Halong Bay’s breathtaking limestone formations while indulging in a delicious lunch.
- Stop at Titop Island, where guests can hike to the summit for a panoramic view or relax and swim on the pristine beach.
- Visit Luon Cave, where you can kayak through the tranquil waters or enjoy a sampan boat ride rowed by locals.
- Return to the cruise and join a sunset party and cooking class, preparing a traditional Vietnamese dish.
- Happy Hour (Buy 2, Get 1 Free) – the perfect way to unwind with drinks while admiring the sunset.
Evening:
- Enjoy a Vietnamese-style dinner at 19:30 onboard.
- Relax with a complimentary herbal foot bath, watch a fashion show featuring traditional costumes, participate in bamboo dancing, or try squid fishing.
- Overnight onboard.
Titop Island
Hike to the summit of Titop Island for breathtaking panoramic views of Halong Bay. The island also features a pristine sandy beach where visitors can swim in crystal-clear waters or simply relax under the sun, making it a perfect stop for both adventure and leisure.
Luon Cave
Paddle through calm emerald waters on a bamboo boat rowed by locals or explore on a kayak. This hidden gem is surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and lush greenery, providing a peaceful and immersive nature experience.
Onboard Activities
Engage in a variety of enriching experiences, from learning traditional Vietnamese recipes in a cooking class to practicing Tai Chi at sunrise. Enjoy the lively sunset party, try squid fishing, and unwind with entertainment that highlights the cultural beauty of Vietnam.
Halong Bay
Sail through the breathtaking limestone formations, uncover Sung Sot cave, check-out
Day 2: Halong Bay Exploration – Tuan Chau Harbor – Halong Cruise Port (B, L)
Morning:
- Start the day with a refreshing Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
- Enjoy a light breakfast, featuring coffee, tea, pastries, Vietnamese Pho, and an egg station.
- Explore Sung Sot Cave, the largest and most breathtaking cave in Halong Bay.
- Return to the cruise, freshen up, and prepare for check-out at 9:30 AM.
- Enjoy an early buffet lunch while cruising back to Tuan Chau Marina.
- Disembark at around 11:00 AM, followed by a transfer back to Halong Cruise Port.
Sung Sot Cave
Marvel at Halong Bay’s largest and most famous cave. Its vast chambers feature impressive stalactites and stalagmites, creating a mesmerizing underground world. Walk through the naturally carved pathways and admire the ethereal lighting that brings this geological masterpiece to life.
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Price Inclusions
- Car: Round-trip transfer Halong Cruise Port – Tuan Chau Harbor
- Boat: Join-in to explore Halong Bay as the itinerary.
- 01 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast and 01 brunch
- Welcome drink and cold towel
- Rooms with modern amenities
- Tea, coffee, bottled water, and in-room amenities
- Standard meals as per itinerary
- Outdoor dinner (weather permitting)
- Cultural performances: Traditional fashion show & bamboo dancing
- Herbal foot bath and fruit basket in rooms
- Sightseeing tickets and insurance as required
- Free room setup for special occasions (birthday, honeymoon, anniversary)
Exclusions
- Round-Transfers from Hanoi (can be booked separately)
- Airfares and hotel accommodation
- Personal expenses, beverages, and spa services
- Visa to Vietnam
- Surcharge for New Year and Christmas
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Titop Island
Luon Cave
Sung Sot cave
Cruise cabins & facilities
Cruise taichi & cooking
