Boats in Cat Ba

I normally don't recommend package tours, but I fully recommend booking Daiichi for this experience! There are dozens of options that all look very similar (and many are a little cheaper); however, Daiichi is an outstanding operation and it's just the right size to enjoy the tour. With approximately 6 couples on board, it's intimate without being too small and the small-ish group size allows for a very efficient operation (boarding, activities, meals, etc.). Our lead guide (Sun) was amazing and ensured everyone was taken care of and knew exactly what to expect; he lead us in kayaking, cycling, summer roll food prep, squid fishing, tai-chi, etc. All meals (from the arrival lunch through the departure lunch) were excellent; plenty of food and they accommodate requests (vegetarian for one guest; no fish for me) and the onboard bar is well stocked. Our room had a full balcony (sliding glass doors for access, with a full window out the other side of the room so you could see both ways. Finally, after booking through Booking.com, we were able to arrange round-trip transportation (through the same tour company as the boat) from our hotel in Hanoi and back at a very reasonable price. Expect a pick-up by mini-bus between 0700 and 0800 with a transfer to a tour bus at their main office before heading to Cat Ba. Along the way you'll disembark the bus for a quick boat ride to the Cat Ba island and then another 30 minutes tour bus. The return is similar (with our arrival back at the main office around 1530); most important, they were great about communicating with us after booking (through WhatsApp) to include the day before and day of pick-up.

I spent a lot of time researching before booking this cruise, and I can honestly say it exceeded all expectations! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, the boat was gorgeous, and the view from the room was absolutely breathtaking❤️

We had a fantastic time on this overnight cruise, booked through Booking.com. There were only 2 other passengers on the boat, so it felt like a private trip. The room was huge, with one kingsize bed and one single bed and an enormous bathroom-far exceeding my expectations. The view from the windows was beautiful. The food was plentiful and very tasty. Our guide (Kien) was great and joined me in the kayak, taking us through caves and tunnels into peaceful lagoons. All the staff were friendly and helpful. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Vietnam.

Incredible location, jaw dropping views, fantastic outings and decent food. The staff was amazing, super attentive, personable and friendly. The value for the money can’t be beat.

-kayaking tour -bike ride -great view from the room -extremely friendly, hardworking staff and crew on the boat -wide variety of seafood for dinner meal

Good trip and very nice team. Kim is friendly and helpful. Thank u

Amazing, all facilitate , clean room and the staff was very very friendly