Orchid Day Cruise
Orchid 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
Cabins
Day Cruise
Hull
Steel hull
Launched
2019
About Orchid Day Cruise
Orchid Day Cruise sails the scenic waters of Halong Bay, departing from Tuan Chau Marina. Launched in 2019, this day cruise and a relaxed, attentive service that has earned a 9.6/10 rating from 124 guest reviews.
Onboard experiences include kayaking, caves, swimming, with fresh local seafood served throughout the day cruise program. Our local team personally inspects every cruise so you book with confidence at the best available rate.
Onboard Facilities
Activities & Experiences
2 things we love most about Orchid Day Cruise
Cruise Inclusions & Options
Everything that is and isn't covered, plus our cruise & booking policies.
- Day cruise with set-menu seafood lunch
- Kayaking & cave visit
- English-speaking cruise guide
- Kayaking & sightseeing as per itinerary
- Entrance & sightseeing fees
- Shuttle bus round trip
- Additional drinks
- Tips and other personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Price Inclusion
- Lunch with seafood
- Entrance fee (s)
- English speaking guide
- Children Price:
- Children under 2 years old. Free of charge
- Children under 12 years old. 80% of adult price
- From 12 year old and uper: 100% of adult price
- All cancellations must be received in writing, sent to us via fax or email.
- 15 days before departure date: 20% of total tour price.
- Between 14 and 5 days: 50% of total tour price.
- Between 5 and 2 days: 75% of total tour price
- Less than 48 hours – No Show: Full charge.
124 customer reviews for Orchid Day Cruise
Score breakdown
Traveler rating
- Outstanding41
- Excellent74
- Very good6
- Good3
Traveler type
- Family with children17
- Groups of friends35
- Mature couples30
- Solo travellers24
- Young couples18
Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise.
Guest reviews
- 9.5Emma Whitfield🇬🇧 United Kingdom19-03-2025
Excellent
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Mature couples - 9.4Ananya Rao🇮🇳 India17-07-2025
Excellent
The ship was spacious and modern. Our cabin was lovely with a balcony and a tub, and the views over the bay were amazing.
Family with children - 9.7Lucas Moreau🇫🇷 France14-04-2025
Excellent
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Young couples - 9.9Sofia Rossi🇮🇹 Italy11-05-2025
Excellent
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Solo travellers - 9.6Daniel Schmidt🇩🇪 Germany10-08-2025
Excellent
The ship was spacious and modern. Our cabin was lovely with a balcony and a tub, and the views over the bay were amazing.
Young couples - 10.0Chen Li🇨🇳 China10-02-2025
Excellent
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Family with children - 10.0James Patterson🇦🇺 Australia09-06-2025
Excellent
The cabins are stylish and quiet, the itinerary well paced, and the team genuinely friendly and helpful.
Mature couples - 9.9Mihail Georgiev🇧🇬 Bulgaria07-01-2025
Excellent
The ship was spacious and modern. Our cabin was lovely with a balcony and a tub, and the views over the bay were amazing.
Groups of friends
Frequently Asked Questions
Transfers are an optional add-on. We offer a shared shuttle bus and private limousine that you can add during booking.
Yes — free cancellation up to 7 days before departure for a full refund, in line with our cruise policy.
Yes, a fresh seafood lunch is served on board and included in the price.
Questions & Answers (544)
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 Daisy · 16 hours ago
Thank you for your interest in Orchid Day Cruise. Yes — our Family Suite comfortably fits 3 guests. For your dates the best available rate is around $99 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 Sophie L. · 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 Grace · 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 patdecastro · 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 Helen · 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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