Luna Day Cruise
Luna Day Cruise is a luxury day cruise on Halong Bay, perfect for travellers short on time. Visit the bay's highlights with lunch, kayaking and cave exploration included.
Duration
Day Cruise
Route
Halong Bay
Class
Luxury
Capacity
500 guests
Hull
Steel
Launched
2024
About Luna Day Cruise
Luna Day Cruise brings a grand, contemporary style to daytime yachting in Halong Bay. Operating a premium 7-hour itinerary, this massive steel vessel accommodates up to 500 passengers, making it a spectacular floating palace designed for ultimate relaxation and world-class hospitality.
The ship is thoughtfully built over 3 expansive decks, showcasing an upscale main restaurant, scenic bars, hot-water shower facilities, and a grand outdoor jacuzzi pool on the sundeck – creating a true paradise on the heritage bay.
Throughout the daytime, the voyage takes you to Halong Bay's most celebrated locations. Guests will explore the massive chambers of Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, conquer the heights of Titop Island, and wind down with a lively Sunset Party.
Onboard Facilities
Activities & Experiences
5 things we love most about Luna Day Cruise
Cruise Itinerary
Programs and schedules subject to change due to weather conditions.
Route Map
Luna Day Cruise · Day Cruise
- 1Halong Bay
- 2Lan Ha Bay
- 3Surprise Cave
- 4Dark and Bright Cave
- 5Ba Trai Dao Islets
- 6Ti Top Island
- 7Luon Cave
- 08:00 - 08:30
Pickup by shuttle bus/limousine from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (if transfer is booked) and travel via the expressway to Halong.
- 11:30 - 12:00
Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port. Warmly welcomed aboard Luna Cruise, enjoy a welcome drink, and receive brief safety guidelines.
- 12:00 - 13:30
Savor a delicious international buffet lunch in the luxury restaurant as the ship sails past iconic islets like Fighting Chicken and Incense Burner.
- 13:45 - 14:30
Disembark to visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), the largest and most magnificent cave in Halong Bay with spectacular stalactites.
- 14:45 - 15:30
Head to Luon Cave. Choose to kayak by yourself or sit back on a local bamboo boat through the natural cave tunnel into a hidden lagoon.
- 15:30 - 16:30
Visit Titop Island. Swim at the white-sand crescent beach, or hike 420 stone steps to the summit for a 360-degree view of Halong Bay.
- 16:30 - 17:30
Return onboard for the Sunset Party. Enjoy wine, fresh fruits, and pastries while soaking in the sundeck jacuzzi as the cruise returns to the port.
- 17:45
Disembark at the port. Board the limousine bus to return to Hanoi.
Important Notes
- Schedules and activities are subject to change depending on weather conditions, tides, or port authority regulations.
- Advanced registration with full passport information is mandatory for all guests at least 24 hours prior to departure.
- Please pack swimwear, a set of dry clothes, sunscreen, walking shoes for cave exploration, and a waterproof phone pouch.
Cruise Inclusions & Options
Everything that is and isn't covered, plus our cruise & booking policies.
- 7-hour luxury day cruise itinerary on Luna Day Cruise
- Premium international buffet lunch featuring fresh seafood
- Complimentary welcome drink upon boarding
- Onboard jacuzzi pool access and sunset party drinks (wine, fruits, pastries)
- All sightseeing tickets, entrance fees, and port taxes
- Beverages ordered at the restaurant bars
- Kayaking or local bamboo boat experience at Luon Cave
- Round-trip shuttle transfers between Hanoi and Halong Port
- Personal expenses, tips for the crew/guide, and travel insurance
- Check-in is at Halong Port from 11:30 AM
- Check-out and disembarkation is at 17:45
- Smoking is restricted in closed spaces
- Standard deposit is required.
- Full refund or free rescheduling is provided if the tour is canceled due to weather-related port bans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kayaking or bamboo boat rowing is an optional activity and can be purchased as an add-on during booking or directly onboard.
No, Luna Day Cruise is designed as an open-space restaurant and entertainment vessel; there are no day-use private cabins.
Questions & Answers (596)
Looking for more info? Send your question and our Hanoi team will answer it here as soon as possible.
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Asked by Akiko T. · 1 day, 15 hours ago
Do you have a family suite available for 3 adults on a day cruise trip in July, and how much does it cost?
1 answerAAnswered by Grace · 16 hours ago
Thank you for your interest in Luna Day Cruise. Yes — our Family Suite comfortably fits 3 guests. For your dates the best available rate is around $63 per person including all meals on board. We also offer a round-trip shuttle between Hanoi and the harbour for $30 per person. Best regards.
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Asked by Daniel R. · 1 week ago
We are 6 people (4 in one room and 2 in another). Can you accommodate us, and which sightseeing stops are included on the Halong Bay route?
1 answerAAnswered by Annie (Ms.) · 6 days, 14 hours ago
For a group of 6 we recommend three cabins, two of which can be arranged as connecting cabins for your convenience. The Halong Bay itinerary visits the key highlights of the route — we have emailed you the full day-by-day program with all sightseeing stops. Best regards.
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Asked by Joerg Wimmer · 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Can we book a round-trip shuttle service from our hotel in Hanoi, and is hotel pick-up included?
1 answerAAnswered by Phoebe · 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Yes, we offer both a shared shuttle bus and a private limousine transfer with door-to-door hotel pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter. You can add this during booking or simply let us know your hotel and we will arrange it. Best regards.
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