Sea Lion Cruise is a 5-star luxury day cruise and the ideal choice for travellers with limited time who want a full Halong Bay experience in a single day. The itinerary covers three of the bay's most celebrated highlights: Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), Luon Cave, and Titop Island – all within a relaxed pace that includes a buffet lunch and a sunset gathering with refreshments onboard.
Kayaking or traditional bamboo boating is included at Luon Cave, letting guests paddle through a natural limestone archway into a hidden lagoon. Titop Island offers a choice of climbing 420 steps to the summit for panoramic views or swimming at the beach below. The cruise departs daily and can be joined from Halong Harbour or with bus transfers from Hanoi.
8:00 – 8:50 AM
Hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter (if bus transfer booked).
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Arrive at Halong Harbour. Board Sea Lion Cruise. Welcome drink served.
12:30 PM
Buffet lunch onboard while cruising into Halong Bay past limestone karst formations.
1:30 PM
Visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) – the largest grotto in Halong Bay, with vast chambers of stalactites and stalagmites.
2:45 PM
Luon Cave: kayaking or traditional bamboo boating through a natural limestone arch into a tranquil hidden lagoon.
3:45 PM
Titop Island: climb 420 steps to the panoramic summit, or swim at the beach at the base of the island.
4:30 PM
Sunset gathering onboard with teas, fresh fruits, and juice.
5:45 – 6:00 PM
Return to Halong Port. Board return bus.
8:30 – 9:00 PM
Hotel drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter (if bus transfer booked).
Meals
Lunch, Afternoon Tea
