An overnight Ha Long Bay cruise was chosen among the world's top 10 travel experiences. In the annual awards of the major travel review siteTripadvisor"Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards 2026,"the Ha Long Bay / Lan Ha Bay cruise ranked 10th in the world. Chosen from over 8 million experiences, it was the sole Vietnamese representative.
The world's 10 experiences chosen from 8 million
This award selects, based on the volume and quality of reviews gathered over the past year, only the topover 8 million experiencesless than1%listed on Tripadvisor. The Ha Long Bay cruise made it into the 10 experiences at that pinnacle. Vietnam's nature was recognized as a world-class "once in a lifetime"-level experience.
What a Ha Long Bay cruise involves
What was chosen isa 2–3 nightonboard-stay cruise. It includes kayaking and swimming, cycling around fishing villages, cooking classes, onboard performances, and more, letting you spend time leisurely while staying in a cabin. The price,from 53 dollars per adult,is also appealing as within reach given the content.
The top 10 lineup (Japan makes 2nd too)
1st was a Porto city walking tour, and2nd was a Hiroshima–Miyajima day tour (Japan). Its 10th-place placement comes amid a lineup of world-renowned experiences like Barcelona, Amsterdam canal cruises, and Machu Picchu trekking.
| Rank | Experience | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porto city walking tour | Portugal |
| 2 | Hiroshima–Miyajima day tour | Japan |
| 3 | Barcelona day tour | Spain |
| 4 | Amsterdam canal cruise | Netherlands |
| 8 | Machu Picchu 4-day trek | Peru |
| 10 | Ha Long Bay / Lan Ha Bay cruise | Vietnam |
A "Ha Long Bay you stay in" for your next trip
Ha Long Bay, so often passed through on a day trip, looks different when you stay on a boat. The early-morning mist, the night's stillness, the life of the fishing villages — you'd want to add this world's-10th-place experience, one you can savor only by taking your time, to your next Vietnam trip.
Related reading:
・A new luxury vessel "Victoria Mekong II" on the Mekong River — a new choice for an elegant delta cruise
・The Hanoi–Ha Long Bay high-speed rail is prioritized in planning — in the future, a 2-hour-plus drive becomes 30 minutes
・A new route launches from Da Nang to Daegu, South Korea — international access for central Vietnam expands
Source:VnExpress International／Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2026
