# LanHaBay.org - Lan Ha Bay cruises and day trips, compared

> Independent guide to Lan Ha Bay, off Cat Ba Island in Hai Phong, Vietnam: overnight cruises from Ha Long (Tuan Chau)
> and Cat Ba, day boats from Ben Beo harbour, getting there from Hanoi, kayaking, swimming, seasons, prices and booking.
> Not affiliated with any cruise company, tour operator, government body or GetYourGuide.

Site: https://lanhabay.org
Language: en. Currency: USD for online tours (local fares quoted in VND). Country: Vietnam (Hai Phong, Quang Ninh).

## Verified facts

- Lan Ha Bay lies off the east coast of Cat Ba Island, Hai Phong, next to Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh); about 400 islands and islets and 139 small beaches.
- UNESCO World Heritage: Ha Long Bay inscribed 1994 and 2000; extended to the Cat Ba Archipelago in 2023 as 'Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago' (65,650 ha, 1,133 islands and islets).
- Cat Ba Archipelago Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO), recognised 2 December 2004, 26,241 ha.
- Cat Ba langur: about 90 individuals in the October 2024 count, found only on Cat Ba.
- Bay ticket: VND 120,000 per adult, VND 60,000 per child, charged since 1 August 2024 and kept by Hai Phong's fee resolution in force from 1 January 2026.
- Car ferry to Cat Ba: Dong Bai (Cat Hai) to Cai Vieng, about 20 minutes; Got pier closed to public ferries in March 2024.
- Hanoi to Tuan Chau (Ha Long) about 150 km, 2 to 2.5 hours; Hanoi to Cat Ba by bus and ferry 4 to 5.5 hours.
- Typhoons mainly July to September; January is the coldest and foggiest month; jellyfish peak April to August.

## Tours listed on this site

Booking links are GetYourGuide affiliate links (partner_id 7GG5I5H). The site earns a
commission at no extra cost to the reader and says so at https://lanhabay.org/affiliate-disclosure/.
Prices are 'from' prices in USD at the last build and move.

- 2-Day Ha Long & Lan Ha 5-Star Cruise (Tuan Chau, Ha Long (Hanoi bus extra)) - from $126 per person, 2 days, route: Ha Long, then Lan Ha; rated 4.8 from 6,189 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://lanhabay.org/tours/ha-long-lan-ha-bay-2-day-5-star-cruise/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/hanoi-l205/hanoi-2-days-ha-long-lan-ha-bay-5-star-cruise-with-balcony-t205941/
- Cat Ba Full Day: Boat, Kayak & Viet Hai Bike (Ben Beo, Cat Ba (hotel pickup on Cat Ba)) - from $28 per person, 9 hours, route: Lan Ha from the start, Viet Hai bike; rated 4.8 from 1,685 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://lanhabay.org/tours/cat-ba-lan-ha-bay-full-day-boat-kayak-bike/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/cat-ba-island-l88916/cat-ba-lanha-bay-1-day-tour-full-biking-kayak-caveslunch-t634340/
- 6-Star Azura Cruise, 2 or 3 Days (Tuan Chau, Ha Long (Hanoi transfer extra)) - from $179 per person, 2 to 3 days, route: Ha Long, then Lan Ha (Ao Ech); rated 4.9 from 541 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://lanhabay.org/tours/azura-6-star-lan-ha-bay-cruise/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/hanoi-l205/hanoi-2-3-day-lan-ha-halong-bay-6-star-cruise-wbalcony-t520308/
- Hanoi Day Cruise: Ha Long to Lan Ha & Cat Ba (Hanoi pickup, boat from Tuan Chau) - from $49 per person, 7 to 13.5 hours, route: Ha Long to Lan Ha and Cat Ba; rated 4.8 from 700 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://lanhabay.org/tours/hanoi-ha-long-to-lan-ha-bay-day-cruise/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/hanoi-l205/hanoi-ha-long-bay-to-lan-ha-bay-cat-ba-island-day-tour-t551314/
- Beka Day Boat: Lan Ha Bay Full Day (Ben Beo, Cat Ba (or 5:30am Hanoi pickup)) - from $34 per person, 8 hours, route: Lan Ha only; rated 4.8 from 675 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://lanhabay.org/tours/beka-day-boat-lan-ha-bay/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/cat-ba-island-l88916/hanoicat-ba-lan-ha-bay-full-day-boat-tour-t527353/
- Lan Ha Bay Small-Group Day Cruise & Kayak (Cat Ba town, boat from Ben Beo) - from $32 per person, 8 hours, route: Lan Ha, Cai Beo, Ba Trai Dao; rated 4.9 from 363 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://lanhabay.org/tours/lan-ha-bay-small-group-day-cruise-kayak/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/cat-ba-island-l88916/lan-ha-bay-cruise-and-kayak-small-group-guaranteed-t459343/
- Venezia 2-Day Lan Ha Bay Cruise (Hanoi bus to Cat Ba, boat from Ben Beo) - from $125 per person, 2 days, route: Lan Ha only, Viet Hai bike; rated 4.7 from 881 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://lanhabay.org/tours/venezia-2-day-lan-ha-bay-cruise/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/cat-ba-island-l88916/hanoi-2-days-lan-ha-bay-cruise-with-meals-activities-t789603/
- 2-Day Luxury Cruise, Balcony & Bathtub (Tuan Chau, Ha Long) - from $110 per person, 2 days, route: Ha Long, then Lan Ha; rated 4.8 from 1,215 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://lanhabay.org/tours/lan-ha-bay-luxury-cruise-balcony-bathtub/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/hanoi-l205/2-days-ha-long-lan-ha-bay-5-star-cruise-with-balcony-cabin-t514054/
- 2 Days: Lan Ha Kayak, Hike & Viet Hai Night (Hanoi bus, boat from Ben Beo) - from $116 per person, 2 days, route: Lan Ha, night in Viet Hai; rated 4.6 from 185 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://lanhabay.org/tours/lan-ha-bay-2-day-hike-bike-kayak/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/hanoi-l205/ha-noi-2-days-lan-ha-bay-hiking-biking-kayakin-t1056800/
- 3-Day Rita Cruise with Pool & Bathtub (Tuan Chau, Ha Long) - from $302 per person, 3 days, route: Ha Long and Lan Ha, two nights; rated 4.7 from 44 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://lanhabay.org/tours/rita-3-day-6-star-lan-ha-bay-cruise/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/hanoi-l205/3-day-2-night-lan-ha-bay-5-star-cruise-t477974/
- Ninh Binh Day Trip: Trang An Boat & Mua Cave (Hanoi pickup) - from $47 per person, 1 day, route: No: Ninh Binh, on land; rated 4.8 from 11,457 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://lanhabay.org/tours/ninh-binh-day-trip-from-hanoi/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/hanoi-l205/hanoi-ninh-binh-bai-dinhhoa-lu-trang-an-mua-cave-tour-t420319/

## Guide pages

- https://lanhabay.org/guides/lan-ha-bay-vs-halong-bay/ - Lan Ha Bay vs Halong Bay: one UNESCO site since 2023, two provinces. Boats, beaches, caves, travel time from Hanoi and which cruise to pick.
- https://lanhabay.org/guides/best-lan-ha-bay-cruise/ - The best Lan Ha Bay cruise for you: 2 or 3 days, 5-star or 6-star, Tuan Chau or Ben Beo start, what the price includes and what costs extra.
- https://lanhabay.org/guides/lan-ha-bay-day-trip/ - Lan Ha Bay day trips from Cat Ba ($28 to $34) and Hanoi ($49): the route, kayak and swim stops, Viet Hai bike ride, timings and what to bring.
- https://lanhabay.org/guides/hanoi-to-lan-ha-bay/ - How to get from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay: cruise shuttle to Tuan Chau, bus and car ferry to Cat Ba, train and fast boat, plus 2026 taxi and Grab fares.
- https://lanhabay.org/guides/best-time-to-visit-lan-ha-bay/ - When to visit Lan Ha Bay: air and sea temperatures, fog, rain, typhoon risk and crowds month by month, plus Tet 2027 surcharges and storm closures.
- https://lanhabay.org/guides/swimming-kayaking-lan-ha-bay/ - Swimming and kayaking in Lan Ha Bay: beaches and swim stops, water temperature by season, jellyfish months, depth, 2026 kayak rules and bamboo boats.

## Blog posts (dated)

- 2026-10-26: https://lanhabay.org/blog/lan-ha-bay-fees-2026/ - The 2026 Lan Ha Bay ticket is VND 120,000 per adult and 60,000 per child, plus an overnight charge. Who pays less, and which tours include it.
- 2026-10-26: https://lanhabay.org/blog/cat-ba-ferry-2026/ - Got pier no longer takes public ferries. 2026 times and fares for Dong Bai - Cai Vieng, the Ben Binh speedboat, Tuan Chau, the cable car and buses.
- 2026-10-26: https://lanhabay.org/blog/lan-ha-bay-kayaking-2026/ - Kayaking in Lan Ha has been suspended since November 2024, with a new notice in 2026. What the rules say, what tours list, and what to expect on the day.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere

- Many 'Lan Ha Bay' cruises start in Ha Long (Tuan Chau) and sail across; only boats from Ben Beo on Cat Ba start inside Lan Ha.
- Got pier no longer takes public ferries (closed March 2024); the Cat Ba car ferry runs from Dong Bai to Cai Vieng.
- Lan Ha Bay is not outside the UNESCO site: since 2023 it is part of 'Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago'.
- Kayaking in Lan Ha has been suspended and reorganised since November 2024; some boats now use rowed bamboo boats at the caves.

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