Boat charter price to visit Ha Long Bay 2023
- 1. Ticket Promotion for visiting scenic sight in Ha Long 2023
- 2. Boat Charter price to visit Ha Long Bay 2023
- 2.1. Charter price to visit the bay at half time 4 hours – route 1
- 2.2. Boat charter price to visit the bay for 6 hours – route 2
- 2.3. Boat charter price to visit the bay for 8 hours
- 2.4. Whole boat charter price
- 2.5. Canoe rental to visit the Bay
- 2.6. Luxury Yacht Charter
- 2.7. Overnight 3-5* cruise charter on the bay
- 3. Experiences in chartering a boat to visit Ha Long Bay
- 4. Common Asked Questions by Travelers
How much does it cost to purchase a ticket to visit Ha Long Bay 2023? What are the current incentives for tourists charting boats to visit the Bay? Let’s keep ourselves updated with the latest information with HaLongBay Blog. We also provide a convenient service for booking boats without any additional cost.
1. Ticket Promotion for visiting scenic sight in Ha Long 2023
In order to visit Ha Long Bay, visitors need to purchase tickets to visit the sights along the route (sold by the Bay Management Board) and charter a boat to go to Halong Bay.
From July 1st, 2022, the promotion of tickets to visit Ha Long Bay will be adjusted, specifically:
- 50% discount on tickets to visit attractions on Ha Long Bay – only applicable for Vietnamese citizens who are 60 years old and above.
- 20% discount on tickets to visit attractions on Ha Long Bay – applicable for both children with Vietnamese nationality and children with foreign nationality from 7 – 16 years old.
- Free entry: Children under 7 years old & children with height <1.2m
Thus, the ticket price to visit Ha Long Bay Route 1 and Route 2 will return to VND 290,000/passenger not eligible for promotion in 2023.
2. Boat Charter price to visit Ha Long Bay 2023
The table below illustrates the charter price to visit Ha Long Bay 2023 with promotion:
| Service Name | Price |
| Boat fares for single passengers | |
| Reference price for chartering a 48-seat boat | |
| Reference price for chartering a 99-seat boat | |
| Canoe to Ha Long Bay | |
| 7-14-seat canoe departing from Tuan Chau |
VND 3.000.000 / the first 60 minutes VND 2.500.000 / 60 minutes (From the 2nd hour) |
| Luxury Cruises (7-9 pax) | |
| Overnight cruises on the bay | |
- Note: The above price list is of HaLongBay Blog’s reference price. Boat fares may change slightly on weekends and holidays. To get the most accurate and fastest boat price, please contact the hotline below for useful advice:
Let’s follow the detailed information below about offered services before making a decision. Which route should be taken? Are the all-inclusive services use-worthy or not?
2.1. Charter price to visit the bay at half time 4 hours – route 1
Price list for charter boat to visit the bay for 4 hours (a half period):
| Single passenger tickets | Single passenger ticket (all-inclusive service) |
| VND 150,000/pax | VND 670,000/pax |
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Charter price to visit Ha Long Bay in 4 hours – route 1
This is a popular bay-visiting route lasting up to 4 hours. It is suitable for the vast majority of visitors when visiting Halong Bay for the first time. The schedule of route 1 will lead visitors to popular attractions on the bay:
Ship port (Ha Long International Passenger Ship Port or Tuan Chau International Passenger Ship Port)
The Kissing Rocks,
Dinh Huong Rocks,
Cho Da Rocks,
Thien Cung Cave,
Ba Hang Fishing Village.
For visitors chartering a boat to visit the bay for 4 hours, if they simply want to visit the highlight markers, the ticket of VND 150,000 / person (and VND 290,000 of sightseeing ticket) is enough. If you want to conveniently transfer and use meals on board, please consider using the all-inclusive service ticket for only VND 670,000/person.
With a full-service ticket, guests will enjoy the following benefits:
- 7h00: Pick guests up at the hotel in the required area (if you are too far from the center: Bai Chay, Tuan Chau, we will charge additional charges and notify guests in advance)
- 7h45: The bus and tour guide take you to the port and check in for boarding
- 8h15: Cruise departs to visit Halong Bay
- 8h50: Visit Thien Cung Cave – Dau Go Cave
- 10h00: Visit Cho Da Rocks, Dinh Huong Rocks.
- 10h20: Visit Ba Hang Fishing Village and participate in kayaking or ferry to explore Ha Long Bay by yourself.
- 11h15: The boat stops at Ga Choi Rocks – the symbol of Ha Long Bay for visitors to take photos and check-in
- 11h20: Lunch on board
- 12h00: The ship arrives at the port
- 12h30: The tour guide and car driver will take you back to the hotel.
Note:
- The 4-hour tour has 2 departure time schedules, visitors can opt for early morning or early afternoon.
- Guests would better book at least 1 day in advance to reserve their seats. In case visitors start visiting in the afternoon, they are advised to book in the morning. However, on weekends, there will be no more seats if you do not make a reservation due to the large number of visitors here)
With the current tourist stimulus program, tickets to visit the bay for 4 hours (route 1) for retail visitors are only VND 670,000/person including all services. For quick online booking support, please call the hotline below:
2.2. Boat charter price to visit the bay for 6 hours – route 2
Price list of boat-charting to visit the bay in 6 hours/day:
| Single passenger tickets | Single passenger ticket (all-inclusive service) |
| VND 200,000/pax | VND 750,000/pax |
|
Only the boarding fare is included Excluding attraction tickets VND 290,000/pax Transfer not included Lunch is not included |
Includes boarding fare. Includes attraction ticket VND290,000/pax Pick guests up from the hotel to the ship port. Lunch is served on board. |
This is a route to visit the bay lasting up to 6 hours with more attractive destinations for visitors. Especially, visitors can bathe on Ti Top island. The schedule of route 2 will lead visitors to a few landmarks:
- Ship port (Ha Long International Passenger Ship Port or Tuan Chau International Passenger Ship Port)
- Dinh Huong Rocks,
- The Kissing Rocks,
- Cho Da Rocks,
- Luon Cave,
- Sung Sot Cave,
- Ti Top Island.
Visiting and swimming on Ti Top Island
Visitors who charter a boat to visit the bay for 6 hours should use the all-inclusive service ticket for only VND 750,000/ person. Because the sightseeing time will be much longer, using lunch on board is more necessary.
With a all-inclusive service ticket, guests can enjoy the following benefits:
8h00: Pick guests up at the hotel in the required area (if you are too far from the center: Bai Chay, Tuan Chau, we will charge additional charges and notify guests in advance)
8h30: The bus and tour guide take passengers to the port and check in for boarding
9h20: The cruise departs to visit Ha Long Bay
9h50: Visit Cho Da Rocks, Dinh Huong Rocks, Ga Choi Rocks
10h50: Visit Sung Sot Cave – One of the largest caves in Ha Long Bay
11h45: Have lunch on board
12h30: Time for guests to rest on board, or participate in kayaking activities at Luon Cave, explore Halong Bay by themselves.
14h00: Stop at Ti Top Island – Where guests can participate in swimming or climbing to the top of the mountain to take panoramic photos of Ha Long Bay
15h00: Board the boat to comeback the port
16h00: The ship arrives at the port, then the tour guide and bus will take guests back to the hotel
With the current tourist stimulus program, tickets to visit the bay for 6 hours (route 2) for individual visitors are only VND 750,000/person including all services. For quick online booking support, please call the hotline:
2.3. Boat charter price to visit the bay for 8 hours
Guests will be able to take part in an 8-hour itinerary that includes destinations on both route 1 and route 2. This is a separate schedule for charter groups and not for single travelers.
Boat charter prices for 8 hours visiting the bay in 2023:
| Project | Price: |
| Full boat charter for 8 hours (route 1+2) weekdays | |
| Full boat charter for 8 hours (route 1+2) weekends |
2.4. Whole boat charter price
For groups of 15-50 people visiting the Bay, the best option is to charter 1 private boat. Visitors can peruse numerous advantages listed below:
There are flexible itineraries depending on your arrangements.
Can opt for a meal prepared on board.
It is possible to visit a few special destinations that are not included in fixed routes.
Provide all kinds of services such as event organization, parties…
Here are the charter options you can choose from:
| Project | Price |
Note: The above charter price does NOT include the following these types of costs:
- Bay Ticket
- Shuttle cars,
- Insurance for each passenger
- Tour guides,
- Catering
- Services at the destination such as: kayaking, bathing on the island
On these following days: Saturday, Sunday, festival days,.. the price can be slightly increased by about 30% compared to normal days.
Visitors should make a reservation early (at least 10-15 days before leaving) in order to get the best price and save a seat in the boat. For useful assistance in finding ships and good deals, please call the hotline:
2.5. Canoe rental to visit the Bay
A tiny number of tourists opt for this type of visit due to its high cost. Moreover, passengers can not visit some scenic attractions in the Bay. Canoe (7 to 14 seats) rental service is available in Tuan Chau for visiting the Bay.
- Canoe rental price to visit Ha Long Bay is VND 3,000,000 / 60 minutes (less than 8 people)
For advice on using this service, please call the hotline:
2.6. Luxury Yacht Charter
Luxury Cruises is not a new service in Ha Long, but this service is not suitable for the vast majority as a result of its high cost. Details:
| Service | Price |
Some pictures of this type of service:
LEADER 40 YACHT
LEADER 40 YACHT
2.7. Overnight 3-5* cruise charter on the bay
Another alternative to visit the bay is renting an overnight boat on Ha Long Bay. Guests will be greeted and stayed on luxurious 3* – 5* yachts.
Customers not only can enjoy scenic sights mentioned in day boats, but also spend the night on floating hotels and participate in attractive activities. All of these are organized on each cruise including a bar, swimming pool, yoga program …
3. Experiences in chartering a boat to visit Ha Long Bay
In order to rent a boat at the best price to visit Ha Long Bay, please peruse the experiences below:
- During the peak season from June to August, always make a reservation at least 10 days before the trip
Ha Long Bay from June to August welcomes an overwhelming proportion of tourists, especially on weekends from Friday to Sunday. The advice from HaLongBay Blog is that visitors should book the boat at least 10 days in advance if they intend to visit the Bay. Even for hotels and air tickets, the earlier you book, the better the price will be and the better seats are kept.
- Should I book tickets in advance or buy them directly at the port?
As explained above, travelers should book as early as possible to keep the best seats for themselves. However, if you go on weekdays, you can go directly to the ship port to purchase tickets. Although the quality is not different, the ticket price sold directly at the port can be 10-20% more expensive.
- Where to purchase a ticket to visit Ha Long Bay?
These are two piers that gather lots of types of ships visiting the bay belonging to various organizations. Visitors can buy tickets directly and depart to visit Halong Bay at the ships in these 3 ports:
| Location | Information |
| Ha Long International Passenger Ship Port |
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| Tuan Chau International Passenger Ship Port |
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| Hon Gai Port |
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- How can we charter in advance?
To hire a ship to visit Ha Long Bay, the easiest way is to call the hotline and follow the instructions:
The consultant will advise on the type of boat and schedule to suit the needs of visitors. After confirming the information, the consultant will make an electronic application to confirm the service with the customer. A 50% advance deposit (total ticket price) will be transferred to reserve the seat. The remaining 50% will be paid directly later (when passengers get in the boat).
In case visitors staying in Ha Long need to buy tickets on the same day, the consultant just needs to confirm the service and visitors can opt for paying 100% cash directly upon arrival at the boat.
- Policy of refund and cancellation of charter tickets to visit the bay.
For customers who make reservations through HaLongBay Blog, we will apply the refund and cancellation policy as:
- 100% of the deposit will be refunded if customers canceled the service 48 hours prior to the departure date. (For example: if 20/5 is the travel date, 0 am on 20/5 will be marked as the departure time. Cancellations made before 0 am on 18/5 will be accepted, after 0 am on 18/5 will not).
- 50% of the deposit will be refunded if cancellations are made 12 hours prior to the departure date.
- Cancellations made within 12 hours before departure date will not be refunded.
- Ticket redemption is available for guests who convey the requirement >12 hours before the departure date.
4. Common Asked Questions by Travelers
Ticket prices to visit Ha Long Bay 2023
The price of tickets to visit Ha Long Bay will include scenic tickets of the route and boat rental to travel on the Bay. Ticket for popular route (route 1,2) is VND 290,000/ adult (>1.5m)
Where can I purchase tickets to visit the Bay?
Visitors can acquire attraction tickets directly at Ha Long International Passenger Ship Port – SunWorld Bai Chay or Tuan Chau International Passenger Ship Port. In addition, visitors can order tickets to visit the Bay online including boat tickets and scenic tickets according to the hotline:
Where is Ha Long pier?
In Ha Long, there are two main piers: Ha Long International Passenger Ship Port – at SunWorld Bai Chay and Tuan Chau International Passenger Ship Port on Tuan Chau Island. Besides, Hon Gai Port, which is located quite far from the tourism center, is also a good choice.
Reputable boat supplier in Ha Long Bay
The reputable supplier and charterer of Ha Long Bay selling tickets online is AZCruise Vietnam Travel Agency.
With the updated 2023 boat-chartering price list above, along with the charter experience, HaLongBay Blog is optimistic that visitors will get the most economical trip! If you find this article useful, please share it with your friends and those who are going to travel to Ha Long!
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