Off the beaten path
We craft the unreal.
From land to sea into the wild — kayak hidden lagoons, trek the national park, sleep on a floating homestay. Cat Ba island, your way.
Featured experiences
Hand-picked tours, the airport car and Sapa / Cao Bang packages — full control, fewer crowds.
Special dealUp to 23% off overnight cruises and Sapa / Cao Bang packages — the fares below already include it.
Pick your boat
Day-Cruises in Lan Ha Bay
We work with selected day-cruise partners across Lan Ha Bay. Three clear options below — pick the one that matches your style and group size.
Note: All three tours follow a very similar itinerary around Lan Ha Bay. The main differences lie in the boat style, group size, price level, and overall experience quality.
Genuine, down-to-earth, intimate
Authentic Local Boat Experience (Small Group)
Small group · traditional wooden boat or boutique cruise · run by local teams
Perfect for travelers seeking a genuine, down-to-earth experience. These traditional wooden boats are operated by local families, offering a rustic charm and a more personal atmosphere. Group sizes are small, making it ideal for those who prefer a quieter, more intimate journey. Want a few more comforts on the same route? The boutique cruise adds three decks of bay views and a seafood lunch for a small step up in price.
Stay onboard
Top Overnight Cruise in Cat Ba
Boarding on Cat Ba and sailing Lan Ha Bay — wake up among the karsts, kayak at sunrise, dine under the stars.
The bay without the crowd
Quiet Bay Cruise (Boutique)
Boutique en-suite cabins · double, twin & balcony triple · restaurant, bar & sundeck
For guests who would rather have the bay to themselves. This cruise skips the cave circuit every other boat queues for and sails the quieter reaches of Lan Ha and the edge of Bai Tu Long — which buys far more time kayaking, swimming off an empty beach, and drifting past a floating village of over 400 houses. Sunrise over the karsts, Tai Chi on the sundeck, and Viet Hai ancient village by bike.
Tour options on this boat
Quiet Bay Overnight Cruise — 2 Days 1 Night
Sleep on the empty side of Lan Ha Bay — kayak, swim off a wild beach, Tai Chi at sunrise, then cycle into Viet Hai village · 24h
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5.850.000 VND4.500.000 VND
/ person
Quiet Bay Overnight Cruise — 3 Days 2 Nights
Two nights at anchor on the quiet side of Lan Ha — Viet Hai on foot and by bike, Tien Duc cave, lunch with a local family, kayaking at Dau Be · 48h
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11.700.000 VND9.000.000 VND
/ person
Stay onboard · boards in Ha Long
Overnight Cruise in Ha Long Bay
Five Aqua boats sailing from Tuan Chau International Marina in Ha Long — from the boutique boat on the classic Ha Long cave route to the flagship with balcony suites, a four-season pool and mini golf. Request your dates; we confirm the cabin and the price before you pay.
Note: These boats board at Tuan Chau in Ha Long, not on Cat Ba — the Cat Ba boats are in the section above. Fares are per adult with two adults sharing the entry cabin.
Boutique · the classic Ha Long route
Aqua Classic Cruise
22 cabins — Standard, Deluxe, Suite & Family · outdoor Jacuzzi whirlpool · restaurant & bar · sundeck
The most classic route in the fleet: Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave and Titop Island on Day 1, Luon Cave by kayak or rowed bamboo boat on the last morning, and — on the three-day trip — a day on a smaller boat for Trinh Nu Cave and a swim at Ba Trai Dao. Standard seaview, Deluxe seaview, Suite Balcony and Family Suite cabins, an outdoor Jacuzzi whirlpool on deck, sunset on the sundeck, cooking demonstration and fusion set dinners.
Tour options on this boat
Aqua Classic Cruise — Ha Long Bay, 2 Days 1 Night
The boutique boat of the Aqua fleet on the classic Ha Long circuit — Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Luon Cave by kayak, boarding at Tuan Chau marina. · 24h
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6.760.000 VND5.200.000 VND
/ person
Aqua Classic Cruise — Ha Long Bay, 3 Days 2 Nights
Three days on the classic Ha Long route: Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island, a day kayaking Trinh Nu Cave and swimming at Ba Trai Dao, Luon Cave on the way home. · 48h
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9.200.000 VND
/ person
From land, to sea, into the wild
Cat Ba is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve — limestone karsts, hidden lagoons, ancient floating villages, and a national park home to the rare Cat Ba Langur. Pick your way in.
Where to sleep
Stays that pair with the island
A camp on the island, a floating homestay on the bay. Both within a short ride of every tour pickup.
Guest stories
Written by guests after their trip — in their own words, unedited.
- ★★★★★
Absolutely fantastic experience! I had such a great time and would definitely recommend Catba Outdoors. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, spoke English well, and explained everything clearly. He shared lots of interesting information along the way and made the whole trip fun and relaxed. The boat trip was really enjoyable, with absolutely beautiful scenery throughout. Lunch was included and everything was well organised. It was a great day, very interesting and a lovely experience from start to finish. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Our team grew up here. We pick the route, the boat, the lunch — every time.
We avoid the cruise-ship circuit. Hidden lagoons, quieter beaches, real villages.
No middleman markup. 100% upfront payment, simple and transparent. Tiered cancellation — see policies.
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