Halong Bay is everything you can dream of a tourist destination. The beauty of Halong Bay is so marvelous that it attracts millions of travelers annually and win the title of the World Heritage.

However, if you are adventurous and fun-seeking travelers, you may think that just going around and visit the bay would be a bit tedious to you, don’t worry, you can choose a party cruise to have a good time throughout your Halong Bay trip!

1. Halong Bay Overview

Located on the Western side of the Gulf of Tonkin in Northeastern Vietnam, Halong Bay is one of the most famous tourist attractions of  Vietnam with magnificent landscapes and limestones. It houses almost 2000 islands and islets as well as beautiful cave systems.

Actually, Halong Bay tour packages often consist of these destinations: Bai Tu Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Bay and Halong Bay itself.

Halong Bay is the pearl of Vietnam and boasts a great landscape

Halong Bay literally means “Descending Dragon”. This is an ideal place for energetic people because there are a lot of outdoor activities provided here, such as climbing, trekking, kayaking, or even yoga sessions on the beach. You will be lost in Wonderland when you have your real-life encounter with the magnificent Halong Bay.

You can see more of our recommendations and tips for Halong Bay trips here.

2. Best Time To Visit Halong Bay

But in order to get the best out of Halong Bay party cruise tour, you must find a suitable time to make your trip. Even though Halong Bay can be visited throughout the year, it is best to choose the months that the weather is dry, no rain or storm and not too hot.

In the Spring (from February to April), it will be warm, dry and the sea will be calm so this is the best time in the year to visit Halong Bay. However, the drawback of spring is that the number of visitors will be huge and it tends to get crowded at this time of the year. But you see, the more the merrier, right?

In the Summer (from May to August), it’s hot and humid. The high temperature can make you sweat a lot, but the sunny weather is suitable for swimming, kayaking and other watersports. However, sometimes it gets rainy heavily and even stormy. Cruise trip can be canceled if there is a storm, so make sure you follow on the weather forecast.

The sunny weather in summer is suitable for swimming, kayaking and other watersports but be careful because sometimes it gets rainy heavily

In the Autumn (from September to November), the weather will be cool and windy. However, the sea can get rough often as storms approaching the Vietnamese coastal provinces. It will be fewer travelers at this time of the year.

Lastly, in the Winter ( from December to January), it gets freezing cold at some point, heavily cloudy and continuously rainy, not the very best time to swimming in Halong Bay and having a BBQ party on the beach.

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3. How To Get To Halong Bay

Supposed that your starting point is Hanoi city center, now you have to think of the means of transportation from Hanoi to Halong Bay.

First, let’s catch the bus. A bus trip from Hanoi to Halong will take from 4 to 5 hours and the ticket price starting at 5 US$ up to a few more dollars. Or better, you can choose a private shuttle bus that will pick you up at your hotel and drop you at your destination. But the best choice will be using the bus in your tour package, whether you have to pay for a little more extra fee or not.

To get to Halong Bay, the best choice is using the bus in your tour package, you will not have to worry about the safety and it is more expensive than the bus in your tour

Secondly, you can book a seaplane’s ticket. A flight from Noi Bai Airport to Halong city will take around 45 minutes and if you wish, you can choose for the 15-minute extension for a scenic tour over the bay. And the seaplane will have a water landing at the Tuan Chau Island Marina. It’s quick and enjoyable, but the only problem is the price.

Lastly, you can go with a private car. If you don’t want to squeeze in the little space on the bus, and you happen to go to Halong in a group, hiring a private car is the best choice. It’s convenient, comfortable and safer. You can arrange the pickup time and location easily, so it’s more flexible.

4. Why You Should Choose A Party Cruise?

This is the truth: Halong Bay is best discovered on a cruise. It is convenient, well-organized and a lot more fun. If you want to have a party and don’t mind partying with other fellow travelers, a party cruise sailing on Halong Bay will bring you to heaven.

A party cruise is totally for anyone who wants to have a great time

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Besides activities that any cruise offers (sightseeing, kayaking and swimming), a party cruise will get you warm up with water trampoline, boat jumping, rock climbing, beach volleyball, beach football and so much more.

When the sun sets, it’s time for partying! Enjoy hours of free booze, music and dance the night away with other young fellow travelers will be the highlight of the trip. They also hold events and minigame during the party, so you won’t be bored.

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It will be best if you can go with your whole squad as you all have practiced partying together before. But if you’re on your solo trip, you don’t need to be afraid of anything: people on party cruise are seeking joy and new companions just like you. A party cruise is what most young travelers look for in Halong Bay so you will be surrounded by them only.

If you want to know more about the cruise in Halong Bay, let’s check this out!

Take a cruise on Halong Bay

Water trampoline is an interesting and fun activity you have to do with your squad

5. Recommended List of Halong Bay Party Cruise

Now is the time for the best Halong Bay party cruise recommendations:

The Oasis Bay Party Cruise

The Oasis Bay Party Cruise is one of the largest boats in Halong Bay, promising full-capacity and large-scale party. The price for this cruise trip is a bit on the high-end side, but it worth every penny.  The cruise is well equipped with all the things needed for a mind-blowing party!

Having a beer-bath on Oasis Bay Party Cruise – the heaven for party-goers

When you step on the cruise, you will be overwhelmed by its size and impressive features all geared towards a fun trip to Halong Bay.

The itinerary is full of exciting and energetic activities too: go sightseeing, kayaking, water trampoline, swimming, boat jumping, beach volleyball, beach football and so on. You will have a chance to enjoy yourself to the fullest before the music start and you get drunk with their booze and music!

Golden Bay Party Cruise

This Halong Bay party cruise will satisfy even the most heavy-drinkers! The reason is that they offer 2 hours of free booze during the trip, which means you can drink as much as you want: beer, vodka, Vietnamese traditional rice wine and other alcoholic drinks. The only thing you have to worry about is how much can you drink and party to the land?

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Let’s get drunk in this great landscape!

Furthermore, Golden Bay Party Cruise offers all transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay and back to Hanoi, as well as all food and accommodation and water sport activities mentioned in the itinerary, all entrance and sightseeing fees to the Bay. In conclusion, this trip provides you with all means to party and have fun to your heart’s content!

Halong Bay Castaway Booze Cruise

As said in their name, you will get free booze of draught beer and other alcoholic drinks in three hours! Halong Bay Castaway booze cruise will make you feel light-headed and happy all the time on the trip.

In the party night, you will be participated in events and minigames to the light of the mood and warm up the atmosphere. Also, you will be able to do some midnight squid fishing, karaoke and dancing all night long. Besides the party time, in the daylight, you will have a chance to do watersport and other sightseeing activities just like other tours.

That is all of our recommendations for your Halong Bay party cruise trip. We hope that you find this helpful and will have the best trip to Vietnam.