Which way is the most memorable to visit Halong Bay? Join us and See for yourself Why so many travelers love the Halong tours with Phoenix Cruise! Whether visiting for the day or staying overnight, this trip combines spectacular natural beauty alongside authentic Vietnamese hospitality and excellent service. From exploring limestone caves by kayak to sipping evening tea on the sundeck at sunset, these Halong Tours cater to any explorer of every type. Now let’s get to the details of your next adventure!
If experiencing Halong Bay like never before is on your to-do list, then few names stand out more than Phoenix Cruise. Founded in 2005 but operating under the official brand name since 2007, Phoenix has come a long way and established itself as a trusted name among travelers looking for value, authenticity, and quality. When you book Halong tours with Phoenix Cruise, you’re not just boarding a vessel; you’re entering into a legacy of hospitality on Vietnam’s waters.
Unlike commercial mega-cruisers, Phoenix Cruise is a tastefully-crafted wooden junk, inspired by traditional Vietnamese sailing vessels. From the outside in, every detail mirrors cultural craftsmanship from warm wood paneling and hand-carved décor to quiet cabins that gently sway with the sea. It oozes great charm and comfort, designed for the best Halong Tours.
Step aboard and explore a cozy world at sea:
Whether you are kayaking, taking a cooking class, or just curling up with a book, there is an air of intent in your travels in Phoenix at every corner.
Friendly, Personalized Service
There’s one simple reason many guests come back or recommend Phoenix: the people. The crew is warm, professional, and genuinely caring providing not just service but true hospitality.
Authentic Local Experiences
When spending a few days on Halong tours with Phoenix Cruise, you can also experience the culture and rhythms of Halong Bay through real, hands-on moments, like using squid fishing under the stars and making fresh spring rolls in a Vietnamese cooking class.
Exceptional Value for Money
From just $123 per person, you won’t find a better value or so much authenticity on offer on any other cruise. These Halong Tours are a testament to the fact that amazing experiences don’t have to cost the Earth.
Phoenix Cruise (Sours: halongphoenixcruiser)
The 1-day Halong tours with Phoenix Cruise is designed especially for those who have limited time to spare, yet want to experience a cruise through the dramatic limestone pillars of Halong Bay! Whether you’re visiting as part of a longer Vietnam itinerary or just looking for a quick escape from the city, this full-day adventure packs maximum experience into minimum hours. It’s the ideal way to experience the magic of Halong Tours without the need for an overnight stay.
Here’s a closer look at how this amazing day plays out.
08:00–08:30 – Hotel Pick-Up (Optional)
Begin your experience with a transfer from your hotel (in Hanoi or around Halong City). Our charming guide and experienced driver will welcome you and assist you to the awaiting vessel. Hotel pickup in Hanoi can be arranged for an additional charge.
11:30 – Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina & Check-In
Welcome to Tuan Chau Island, Halong Bay’s buzzing port of entry! At the pier, our staff will assist you with check-in and bring you on board Phoenix Cruise, your delightful floating home for the day. After you’re settled in, enjoy your first panoramic view of the bay’s emerald waters and ancient karst formations.
12:00 – Seafood Lunch Onboard While Cruising
As the cruise starts to sail over the waves, you can relish a yummy Vietnamese lunch. Menu items are made fresh on board and feature many seafood specialties, like prawns, squid, and local fish, as well as tasty vegetable and rice dishes. Enjoy your meal as the drama of the seascape is unfolding around you, this is the quintessential experience of Halong tours with Phoenix Cruise.
13:30 – Visit Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Cave)
After lunch, we’ll stop near Thien Cung Cave, one of the most stunning and popular grottos in Halong Bay. You’ll be percussed a bit by your guide, in this enormous cavity where you’ll see a hangar full of glittering stalactites and stalagmites, shaped over millions of years. The colors and forms are so vivid, they look extraterrestrial.
14:30 – Kayaking or Bamboo Boat at Luon Cave
Under Luon Cave, a tranquil place under steep limestone cliffs and calm turquoise waters. Here’s your choose-your-own-adventure:
This is a still moment to commune with nature and the core of what makes Halong Tours so special.
16:00 – Tea Time on the Sundeck
Back on board, relax on the expansive sundeck, with a cup of Vietnamese tea or a snack of fresh fruit. The golden hour is near and the light spilling into the bay is magical. Let your body relax, take a deep breath , and try to capture this moment because it’s the perfect conclusion to your day on the water.
17:00 – Return to Tuan Chau Harbor & Disembark
Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina. End the tour with Halong Tours with Phoenix Cruise and end the unforgettable experience. For guests who have visited Hanoi before, depending on your booking, your transportation will be there to take you back safe and sound.
Bamboo Boat at Luon Cave (Sours: lejourneyhalongcruise)
Included in your tour package:
Not included (optional services):
There’s something downright magical about overnighting on the bay. Travel with an experience at Phoenix Cruise: means you do not come to Halong Bay, but live in Halong Bay. As the sun sinks behind limestone cliffs and the water becomes glass, a quiet hush settles over the bay. You’ll awake to the sound of soft waves and see the sun rise from the deck, coffee cup in hand, all you see is nature.
Compared to day trips, the 2-day 1-night Halong Tours allow more depth, more discovery, and more time to be itself. You’ll cave-explore, island-hike, join a cooking class, and voyage-fish beneath the stars, there’s plenty of time to relax and be pampered in your private cabin. And it’s not only a tour but a complete synesthesia of one of the most beautiful sea visions on earth.
08:00–08:30 – Pick-Up from Hanoi (Optional)
Your adventure starts with a pickup from your hotel in Hanoi by our driver. There will be a rest stop en route and the journey takes around 2.5 to 3 hours to Tuan Chau Marina.
11:30 – Check-in at Tuan Chau Marina
Arrive at the harbor, check in board the Phoenix Cruise. All the while, our crew will greet you on board, serve you a refreshing drink, and shortly provide you with a safety briefing to get settled and in the mood.
12:30 – Seafood Lunch Onboard
Savor a delicious Vietnamese lunch with fresh seafood and local dishes as the boat cruises on. With Halong tours with Phoenix Cruise, looking out the water, limestone pillars stunning rise on either side.
14:00 – Visit Titop Island or Sung Sot Cave
Your next stop may be the panoramic summit of Titop Island great for swimming or hiking to the viewpoint or the fabled Sung Sot Cave, the largest and most impressive cave in Halong Bay, which is covered in colorful stalactites.
16:30 – Cooking Class with Local Chef
Back onboard, head up to the sundeck with our chef for a crash course in preparing a classic Vietnamese dish, such as fresh spring rolls or dipping sauces. A tasty, hands-on introduction to local culinary culture.
19:00 – Romantic Dinner Under the Stars
Dinner is set, the sun has set and the air is cool. Feast on a multi-course Vietnamese meal by candlelight in a rocking boat, the bay’s sounds surrounding you. For this reason, this is one of the most essential moments that all Halong tours with Phoenix Cruise have.
20:30 – Evening Activities: Squid Fishing or Relaxing at the Bar
You can go squid fishing with our crew after dinner or have a cocktail in the bar to unwind. Whether you’re being social or gazing up at the stars, the night is yours to embrace.
Sung Sot Cave (Sours: ambassadorcruise)
06:30 – Morning Tai Chi on the Sundeck
Wake up your body and soul with a serene early tai chi lesson. With just you, the sunlight breaking over the horizon and the water, you’ll feel recharged and in touch with everything around you.
07:00 – Light Breakfast with Tea or Coffee
Relax over a light breakfast of fresh fruit, pastries, and your choice of tea or coffee as the boat eases through secluded nooks of the bay.
08:00 – Kayaking or Floating Village Visit
Get up close with a kayak paddle through hidden lagoons or visit a nearby floating village to see how local fishermen live. This is your moment of gentle exploration, no engines, just you and the water.
09:30 – Return to the Boat & Prepare for Check-Out
Return to the boat, clean up, pack your bag, and take in some last views of the bay.
10:30 – Early Lunch Onboard
Enjoy one last meal together, as you slowly make your way back to the harbor before disembarking.
12:00 – Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina
After bidding farewell to the crew and bay, you will leave for your return voyage to Hanoi if you booked this transfer service.
Floating Village (Sours: wendywutours)
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All of the rooms on board Phoenix Cruise are well-appointed with quaint designs and modern facilities. Here’s a look at your options:
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Room Type |
Size |
View |
Capacity |
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Deluxe Cabin |
12 m² |
Sea View |
2 pax |
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Luxury Double/Twin |
14 m² |
Ocean View |
2 pax |
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Suite All Inclusive |
18 m² |
Panoramic Sea View |
2 pax |
All rooms feature wood-paneled interiors, large windows to catch ocean breezes as well as tasteful Vietnamese décor. After a day of caves and kayaking, this is where you’ll settle in for some serious relaxation on your Halong tours with Phoenix Cruise.
Each cabin is well-equipped to guarantee your comfort throughout the journey aboard Phoenix Cruise:
Without exception, all the rooms create a relaxing environment and provide everything you need to rest well on your Halong Tours trip.
Deluxe Cabin (Sours: halongphoenixcruiser)
All Halong tours with Phoenix Cruise start from Tuan Chau Marina, the exquisite port on Tuan Chau Island just outside of Halong City.
For those coming from Hanoi, we also provide convenient transfer options to get you to the marina on schedule and without any hassle. So all you have to do is inform us as you have booked Halong Tours, and the other things will be managed by us.
Here’s what we recommend to pack for the Halong tours with Phoenix Cruise to make the most of your time on the water:
While you don’t need a lot, packing the right stuff will take your Halong Tours experience from good to great.
Halong Bay looks beautiful all year round, but each season gives visitors a particular taste of adventure. Here’s what you should know:
We suggest you check the weather forecast a couple of days before your travel. If changes are necessary based on conditions, we will inform you in advance and assist in rescheduling your Halong tours with Phoenix Cruise as needed.
Make your Halong tours with Phoenix Cruise road mapped. Whether you’re deciding on a 1-day escape, or an overnight adventure, Impress Travel will assist you with every step of the way to make it smooth, reliable and customized! As an experienced Halong Tours provider, we guarantee that you will receive the highest quality cabin, the most convenient transportation and logistics, and the most wonderful experiences on the bay.
You can make your reservations aboard Phoenix Cruise in three easy steps:
We went on a private trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, the whole trip plan was organized for us by the Impress Travel Company from Vietnam, the company did an amazing job, the whole trip was organized in a wonderful way with an amazing match between the various parties, their choices were correct and the quality of the hotels chosen were very high quality and it is important to note that the price was low in comparison To other agencies, thanks to Impress Travel and especially to Daniel who was tolerant and open to changes and organized the route for us.
Impress travel were amazing. Did my bookings with Daniel for our tour of Vietnam and I must say Daniel was very professional and prompt with his services. All the arrangement, plans, pick-up & drop-off services, hotels, vehicles, sightseeing tours and guides were spot on and excellent. Did 4 nights Hanoi, 1 night Hà Long Bay cruise, 3 nights Hoian, 4 nights Saigon and 1 night in Can Tho. It was totally awesome. Every part of the journey was superbly arranged and planned. I will highly recommend Impress Travel for anyone interested in visiting Vietnam. Very organized and reliable!
I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating!
We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
The tour was fantastic, Tommy's arrangements were to the"T".
I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
Thank you once again Mr.Tommy and the Impress Team.
Sulaiman Pochee
Great value for money with 4 stars hotel accommodation for 4 couples. The tour guide has been very helpful and brought us to amazing places in Sapa. We want to thanks Thuy the tour guide and especially Mark from Impress Travel for his great service and assurance throughout our trip. We’ll definitely use his service for other tour packages in other parts of Vietnam.
This is the second time we travel to Vietnam with IMPRESS Travel. First time, we booked our holiday to Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa during Dec 2018 with Impress.
Second time, we travel to Hoi An, Hue & Danang (Central Vietnam) during Jan 2019.
My friends & I are very glad & happy with all the hotels stay in Central Vietnam, the meals provided are delicious. We are greatly appreciated with all the tour arrangement by Tommy & his team (tour guide).
Especially, Mr. NHAT C.V. He is helpful, cheerful, knowledgeable and very professional. He always volunteer to take a nice pictures for six of us (group) .
We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel. We will definitely come back to Vietnam again with Impress
Tour from Hanoi to Halong bay is one of the most amazing package tour in the North Vietnam. Our tours bring you to explore the seascape of Ha Long Bay is synonymous with Vietnam. Cruises sail emerald green waters among thousands of rugged islands and islets, stopping at spectacular caves through which visitors can wander, viewing impressive, centuries-old formations.
You will take an experience of stunning scenery, sumptuous sea food and excellent service with 6 hours cruise tour among the bay that is also a great option for travelers to discover the nature wonder. We ensure you will have memorable trip to visit one of seven World nature wonder.
Tour explores the most magnificent beauty of nature in the world ( Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay). You will not only see many fantastically shaped islands, beautiful beaches, and great natural caves, but you will also learn more about its history and local people and join to ocean activities.
This tour is 3 days and 2 nights staying on cruises. To explore further paths to hidden corner of Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay or Halong Bay & Bai Tu Long Bay. To take part in marine activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, rock climbing or swimming at the pristine and untouched beaches.
This tour with 4 days/3 nights on boat/cruises to explore Halong Bay & Bai Tu Long bay off the beaten track where is not touristic area, the feeling so tranquil of the fresh atmosphere. And discover the local people where you can see and learn about negative fishermen and floating fishing village around Tonkin Gulf.
