Aerial view of the Sea Lion VIP cruise ship with rooftop Jacuzzi sailing Halong Bay

Sea Lion VIP  ·  Halong Bay  ·  Full-Day Cruise

Five-Star Luxury, One Unforgettable Day on Halong Bay.

Board the brand-new Sea Lion VIP for a 6-hour sunset escape into Halong Bay — rooftop Jacuzzi, Sky Bar, an Asian-European buffet feast, kayaking through Sung Sot Cave, and a sunset party on the open-air stage. Round-trip Shuttle Bus or Limousine from Hanoi included.

Check Dates & Price From $35 / person
Brand-new vessel — launched 2024
6–13 hours total • departs daily
Round-trip transfer from Hanoi included
Brand-New BuildLaunched 2024 — Sea Lion VIP
Rooftop Jacuzzi & Sky BarSoak in the bay air on deck
Asian-European BuffetAsian & European spread
Titop · Sung Sot · KayakCave, island & sunset party

Full-Day VIP Cruise

Sea Lion VIP — Halong Bay Sunset Day Cruise

A brand-new 5-star day cruise, launched in 2024 — sail past Halong Bay’s limestone karsts with a rooftop Jacuzzi, Sky Bar, a live buffet spread and a sunset party to close the day.

Departs daily · round-trip transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter
6–13 hours total Round-trip transfer included From $35/person

The Experience

Jacuzzi. Buffet. Sunset Party.

Pickup starts at 7:45 AM in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and rolls straight to Sun Wharf, where you’ll board the Sea Lion VIP — a five-star vessel launched in 2024, styled with a rooftop Jacuzzi, an open-air Sky Bar and a live outdoor stage.

Cruise past towering karsts while a full Asian-European buffet is served on deck, then kayak or bamboo-boat through Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave and around Titop Island. As the sun drops, join the sunset party on the open-air stage before sailing back to Sun Wharf by 6:15 PM.

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Rooftop Jacuzzi & Sky Bar — Soak with a bay view under the umbrellas
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Kayak Sung Sot Cave — Paddle through the karsts around Titop Island
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Asian-European buffet lunch — Soup, salad & hot stations served while cruising
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Sunset party on deck — Live music on the open-air stage at golden hour
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Onboard & On the Bay

A Look Aboard

Rooftop Jacuzzi, the dining deck and the bay itself — a few moments from the Sea Lion VIP.

Round-trip Shuttle Bus/Limousine, Hanoi Old Quarter ↔ Sun Wharf
Kayak or bamboo boat through Sung Sot Cave
Asian-European buffet lunch & sunset party spread
Welcome drink & towel
Titop Island · Sung Sot Cave programme
Rooftop Jacuzzi & Sky Bar access
English-speaking guide only (no other languages)
Sunset party on the outdoor stage
VAT
Pickup outside Hanoi Old Quarter/French Quarter (self-arranged or small surcharge — ask us)
Bar drinks onboard, tips & personal expenses

Newly built in 2024 — please book early

The Sea Lion VIP is a brand-new vessel and tickets tend to sell out quickly. If you’re booking less than 72 hours before departure, we’ll need to double-check live availability with you. If the ship is fully booked, we’ll move you to a sister ship of the same quality and service standard, at the same price — with no change to your itinerary.

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Sea Lion VIP — Full-Day Itinerary (6 hours onboard • L)
7:10 – 7:45 AM
Hotel pickup — nine meeting points
Your driver picks you up at one of nine designated meeting points in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, then starts the highway transfer toward Halong Bay. As this is a shared group tour, the vehicle waits a maximum of 5 minutes at each stop — we’ll call the evening before to reconfirm your point and time.
  • 7:10 — 4B Trang Thi St. · 22 Trang Thi St.
  • 7:20 — 174 Phung Hung St. · 1 Duong Thanh St. · 2 Le Van Linh St.
  • 7:30 — 24–26 Tran Nhat Duat St. · 6 O Quan Chuong St. · Techcombank Cho Gao St. · 2–4 Nguyen Huu Huan St.
  • 7:40 — 160 Tran Quang Khai St. · 204 Tran Quang Khai St.
  • 7:45 — Hanoi Opera House
En route
Rest stop
A short comfort stop along the way before continuing to Sun Wharf.
12:00 – 12:15 PM
Arrive at Sun Wharf, Halong
Check in for boarding, meet your guide and receive a welcome drink & towel.
12:30 PM
Board & ship departs Sun Port
Board the Sea Lion VIP and set sail as the ship departs Sun Port (Cảng Sun) — Halong Bay’s international cruise terminal.
12:30 – 1:00 PM
Buffet lunch while cruising
An Asian-European buffet is served on deck — soup, salad, hot stations and fresh seafood, with the limestone karsts passing by.
Early afternoon
Titop Island
Optional stop to swim off the beach or climb to the viewpoint for a panoramic look over the bay.
Afternoon
Sung Sot Cave & kayaking
Kayak or ride a bamboo boat through the limestone karsts and into Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave — one of the bay’s most striking grottoes.
Late afternoon
Free time — Jacuzzi & Sky Bar
Relax on the sundeck, soak in the rooftop Jacuzzi or grab a drink at the Sky Bar as the cruise continues.
∼5:00 PM
Sunset party
Live music on the open-air stage with fresh fruit, snacks and tea as the sun sets over the bay.
6:00 – 6:15 PM
Return to Sun Wharf
The Sea Lion VIP docks back at Sun Wharf — disembark and say goodbye to Halong Bay.
Evening
Shuttle Bus/Limousine back to Hanoi
Return transfer to Hanoi’s Old Quarter, arriving by early evening.

Reserve your cruise

Sea Lion Sunset Day Cruise — Halong Bay
Self pickup at Sun Wharf· ~6 hrs total
No transfer — meet us directly at the wharf, on your own schedule
$35/adult
Shuttle Bus· ~13 hrs total
Air-conditioned coach, reclining seats
$45/adult
Limousine (Thaco)· ~13 hrs total
Premium leather cabin, extra legroom
$50/adult
Adults (9 yrs & up)$45/pax
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Children (5–8 yrs · 75%)$33/pax
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Infants (under 5 yrs)Free*
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*One free child aged 0–4 per two paying adults, sharing a seat. Each additional child aged 0–4 is charged 50% of the adult fare. Child’s age is calculated by year of birth, not date of birth.

Holiday surcharge applies: +$11/person for departures 5–8 Feb 2027.

Estimated total $90

2 adults × $45 (Shuttle Bus)

Preferred payment

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Note: pickup/drop-off times above apply if you book our Shuttle Bus or Limousine transfer. Arranging your own transport? Just meet us at Sun Wharf by 12:00–12:15 PM. The itinerary and schedule are subject to change without prior notice due to weather and operating conditions.

Getting to Halong Bay

Shuttle Bus or Limousine

Both options include a round-trip transfer between central Hanoi and Sun Wharf — choose the comfort level that fits your trip.

Shuttle Bus interior with mood lighting
Shuttle Bus interior with reclining seats

Shuttle Bus

$45 / adult, round-trip
  • Air-conditioned coach with reclining seats
  • Reading lights & curtained windows
  • Pickup within Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Limousine Thaco cream leather cabin seating
Limousine Thaco premium brown leather seats with footrests

Limousine (Thaco)

$50 / adult, round-trip
  • Premium leather cabin seating
  • Extendable footrests & extra legroom
  • Fewer seats per vehicle, more privacy

Good to Know

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