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The 10 Night Cruises in Vietnam That Earn a Late Night

10 night tours  ·  from $6 a head

The 10 best night cruises in Vietnam you can book, with what each costs, how late it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start with it.

Hoi An : Hoai River Boat Trip by Night and Floating Lantern - Boarding the private wooden boat
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Hoi An : Hoai River Boat Trip by Night and Floating Lantern

1.Hoi An : Hoai River Boat Trip by Night and Floating Lantern

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,988 reviews · 20 min · from $8Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Kazimierz Kwiatkowski bust on Tran Phu Street. You will walk five minutes to the Thu Bon River, board a private wooden boat for up to five people, and release a paper lantern with help from the local rower. The ride lasts about 10 to 15 minutes and focuses on atmosphere, photos, and Hoi An at night.

“Really nice experience, very well organised Amazing value for money do not miss on your list”

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Hoi An: River Lantern Boat Experience with Free 5G eSIM - Starting at 153 Tran Phu Street near the Japanese Bridge
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Hoi An: River Lantern Boat Experience with Free 5G eSIM

2.Hoi An: River Lantern Boat Experience with Free 5G eSIM

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,819 reviews · 20 min · from $8

Meet Sanna Tour at 153 Tran Phu Street, near the Japanese Bridge, then walk five minutes to the Hoai River for a 20-minute lantern boat ride. You’ll receive a paper lantern, herbal tea, and a free 24-hour eSIM with 8GB of data and 10 minutes of local calls. Boats can be busy, especially during the monthly lantern festival.

“We had the best time on the Hoai River Boat Trip! It was quick and easy to meet our boat once we had shown our tickets. Having the paper lantern included in the boat ride made the experience even easier! We just needed to meet at the meeting point and everything was ready for us. Such an awesome experience!”

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Da Nang: Han River Local Cruise by Night - Finding the right pier and starting the cruise
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Da Nang: Han River Local Cruise by Night

3.Da Nang: Han River Local Cruise by Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,152 reviews · 50 - 90 minutes · from $6Best value

Cruise Da Nang’s Han River for 50 to 90 minutes aboard a small-group boat with city views, a short Vietnamese dance performance, and access to the Dragon Bridge Fire and Water Show at 9 PM on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday when selected. Add dinner for seafood, spring rolls, grilled pork, prawns, rice, and dessert.

“I did not get to pet the dragon. Haha Great cruise had a wonderful time. Good value.”

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Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat - White rose dumplings and the flavors of Hoi An
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Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat

4.Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 665 reviews · from $39Top rated

Start at White Rose Restaurant at 4:30 pm for a small-group walk through Hoi An’s Old Town. Try banh mi, white rose dumplings, cao lau, coffee, and a four-course local dinner, then play bingo or break a pot before a 15-minute lantern boat ride. Guides include Emma, Jackie, Nancy, Quin, and Vu.

“Make sure you a very hungry when you gou on this tour. Excellent tour, excellent food, great fun with bingo and boats. Just do it you will not be difficult.”

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Da Nang: Han River Night Boat Trip with Show on Weekends - Passing beneath the bridges
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Da Nang: Han River Night Boat Trip with Show on Weekends

5.Da Nang: Han River Night Boat Trip with Show on Weekends

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 455 reviews · 1h 30m · from $6

Board a large cruise ship opposite Da Nang’s Novotel for a roughly 90-minute evening ride on the Han River. You’ll see the lit skyline, enjoy a dance performance, and may watch Dragon Bridge breathe fire and spray water at 9pm on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Food and drinks cost extra, and no guide or hotel transport is included.

“We got the front seats in the top deck! it was a perfect spot to see the show ! The boat is not so shiny like other boats but it's great for the value and the speed was right, so it not too windy and cold in the evening. Time went fast ! Thank you”

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Cat Ba : Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Boat Tour - Leaving Cat Ba in the late afternoon
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Cat Ba : Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Boat Tour

6.Cat Ba : Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 316 reviews · from $36

Ba leads this five-hour evening trip through Lan Ha Bay, past Cai Beo’s floating fishing village and on to Monkey Island. You can swim, climb a 10 to 12-meter limestone rock, watch the sunset, then kayak and swim with bioluminescent plankton. Hotel pickup, dinner at Ba’s family restaurant, and English or Vietnamese guidance are included.

“Amazing activity! I was a solo traveler in an odd number group so our guide was in my Kayak. He made it really special showing me how to get the best ways of seeing the plankton and it was incredible to look at. Really enjoyed and would recommend this, plus the dinner was tasty”

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Hoi An: Evening Food Tour with 7 Tastings and Boat Trip - Four tasting stops, with enough food for a full dinner
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Hoi An: Evening Food Tour with 7 Tastings and Boat Trip

7.Hoi An: Evening Food Tour with 7 Tastings and Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 266 reviews · from $39

From 4:30 to 8:30 PM, an English-speaking guide such as Jackie, Quin, Nancy, Emma, or Vi leads you through four food stops in Hoi An. Expect banh mi, white rose dumplings, cao lau, coffee, spring rolls, grilled skewers, and banh xeo, followed by a boat ride, lantern release, and local bingo.

“Jackie was amazing, She explained to us everything about local gastronomy, and take us to the best place to try a little bit of each traditional dishes. We strongly recommend this tour.”

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Guided Tour to Marble Mountains & Hoi An Walking Tour , Night Market, Boat Ride - Exploring Marble Mountains for about 90 minutes
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Guided Tour to Marble Mountains & Hoi An Walking Tour , Night Market, Boat Ride

8.Guided Tour to Marble Mountains & Hoi An Walking Tour , Night Market, Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $96

Start at 2 pm with a private car and English-speaking guide, then visit Marble Mountains, Hoi An’s old town, the Japanese Covered Bridge, and the lantern-lit Night Market. Your ticket and sampan ride are included. Guides such as Danny, Chang, Vy, and Hoang can tailor the pace, with dinner and personal purchases paid separately.

“The Ancient town of Hoi An was extremely popular so much history. Lots of walking. Lots too do. Food galore”

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Da Nang: Scenic Han River Night Cruise On My Xuan Cruise. - Key points to know before you book
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Da Nang: Scenic Han River Night Cruise On My Xuan Cruise.

9.Da Nang: Scenic Han River Night Cruise On My Xuan Cruise.

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 175 reviews · 1 day · from $6

Board My Xuan Cruise opposite 26 Bach Dang for a short evening ride along Da Nang’s Han River. You’ll see Love Bridge, the Sun Wheel, Dragon Bridge, and city lights, with bottled water, shared fruit, music, and a traditional dance. Choose 8:15 pm on Friday through Sunday for a chance to see the 9 pm fire and water show.

“I recommend. It saved our day, after raining all day, it was everything we needed. The skyline is very beautiful at night.”

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From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking - Day one: Tuan Chau Marina to Lan Ha Bay
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From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

10.From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · from $272

Spend three days aboard V’Spirit Cruises between Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, with a private balcony cabin, meals, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, and a Cat Ba Island village visit. Guides such as Victor, Andy, and Dan are praised for clear, friendly service, while low tide can affect the Bright Cave stop.

“Absolutely fantastic. The tour was in a quieter part of the bay which was brilliant so there weren't as many boats. The staff, food and activities were just great, we had a 5 star time.”

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