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Da Nang · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS

The 15 Best Boat Trips & River Cruises in Da Nang

285 reviewed

The Han lights up at night, the Hoai fills with paper lanterns, and the Thu Bon runs out past the pottery village to the sea. These 15 trips are split by water and by hour, with boarding points, how long you are afloat, whether dinner is served, and what a private boat costs against a shared seat.

Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride in the Coconut Forest

Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride in the Coconut Forest - From Your Hotel to Cam Thanh: Transfers That Set the Tone

1.Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride in the Coconut Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,956 reviews · 50 minutes - 3 hours · from $3Our pick

Hoi An basket boat ride through the coconut forest with crab fishing and net casting. Warm hosts, photo stops, and optional spinning.

“A coconut boat through the coconut village with an optional extra of pictures and a chance to be spun in one of the boats.”

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Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking

Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking - Bamboo basket boat in nipa palms: scenery plus a workout for your balance

2.Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,660 reviews · from $28Top rated

Hoi An cooking class with local market shopping, basket boat ride, net fishing with purple crabs, and hands-on meals plus recipes.

“We had such a fun time on this tour! From exploring the local market to riding the basket boats, watching the boat spinning, and even trying a bit of crab fishing. The cooking class itself was excellent, very hands-on, and the dishes we made were delicious. A really well-rounded experience and one we’d highly recommend!”

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From Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class

From Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class - Starting at Ivegan Shop: Your Easy Entry Point

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

Hoi An : Hoai River Boat Trip by Night and Floating Lantern - Meeting at the Kazimierz Kwiatkowski Bust, Then a Fast Walk to the Dock

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

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

A short, lantern-lit wooden boat ride in Hoi An, with a guided lantern launch and private boats, for about $8 and 20 minutes.

“super easy to meet at the pick up point. good to note it's only 3 people per boat. so if you have a bigger group you will be split. this saves you haggling with boat drivers or paying an inflated price, however you could definitely just show up on the day without booking as well.”

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

Hoi An: River Lantern Boat Experience with Free 5G eSIM - A 20-Minute Boat Ride, What Happens on the Water

Hoi An Cooking Class(Local market,Basket Boat,Fishing & Cooking)

Hoi An Cooking Class(Local market,Basket Boat,Fishing & Cooking) - Basket boat crab fishing: fun, practical, and surprisingly technical

7.Hoi An Cooking Class(Local market,Basket Boat,Fishing & Cooking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,323 reviews · from $28

Hoi An cooking class with local market shopping, basket boat crab fishing in Bay Mau Coconut Forest, then you eat what you cook.

“This was a truly enjoyable and insightful tour. Its was great to be taken shopping in the market. The cooking class with Tram was fantastic, she was able to accommodate food allergies, gave great explanations and assistance and the meal at the end was superb. We did the basket boat ride towards sunset and this unique experience was both beautiful and serious fun. The tour is also excellent value for money.”

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Da Nang: Han River Local Cruise by Night

Da Nang: Han River Local Cruise by Night - Getting on board: seating, decks, and the flow of the ride

8.Han River Local Cruise by Night

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

Da Nang Han River night cruise with Vietnamese dance, city lights, and optional dinner, plus the 9 PM Dragon Bridge fire and water show.

“Loved the cruise. Very easy going atmosphere. Good food. Bar on upper deck, Not overcrowded. Friendly crew.”

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Hoi An: Coconut Basket Boat Ride in the Coconut Forest

Hoi An: Coconut Basket Boat Ride in the Coconut Forest - Làng Dừa Xanh Welcome: Getting Oriented Without the Hassle

Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride, Cooking Class by Hangcoconut

Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride, Cooking Class by Hangcoconut - Basket boats, coracles, and crab fishing you can actually do

Coconut Jungle Eco & Hoi An City Tour With Boat Ride

Coconut Jungle Eco & Hoi An City Tour With Boat Ride - The Ancient Town walk, old houses, and Chinese heritage

11.Coconut Jungle Eco & Hoi An City Tour With Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 800 reviews · from $42

Basket boat in Cam Thanh, Hoi An Ancient Town UNESCO walk, Hoai River lantern release, local dinner, and a night market stroll.

“Tony was the best guide!! So happy we booked a private tour with him so he could tailor it to where we wanted to go. Thank you so much for showcasing how beautiful Hoi An is ! The basket boat tour was fun and relaxing too! Definitely a must do when you’re in Hoi An!”

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Hue :Exploring Royal City with Multi Options and Dragon Boat

Hue :Exploring Royal City with Multi Options and Dragon Boat - Imperial City: where the Nguyen court lived and worked

12.Hue :Exploring Royal City with Multi Options and Dragon Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 675 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $12

Hue royal sites plus Perfume River dragon boat. Pick your stops, ride in comfort, and learn Nguyen-era stories with an English driver.

“Covered down the historical sites. I do not think there is anything better which can be done. It is quite a comprehensive tour and covers all the historical sites. The guide Rin was very good and knew good English. He was very accommodating and helpful.”

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Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat

Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat - Walking between food hotspots, without the tourist shuffle

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

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

Hoi An at night walking food tour: White Rose dumplings, cao lau, lantern boat and bingo in a 4-hour small group for $39.

“I really enjoyed this tour. You get to learn a lot about the old city of Hoi An, we even got to learn about the Chinese influence in the area. I enjoyed the bingo game at the end. I won a lantern. Our tour guide was very kind and explained so much about the culture in the history of Vietnam. I recommend anyone to do this tour”

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Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary and Thu Bon River Boat Trip

Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary and Thu Bon River Boat Trip - Getting From Hoi An to My Son Without Wasting Time

My Son Sanctuary Morning Tour & Early Morning with Boat Trip

My Son Sanctuary Morning Tour & Early Morning with Boat Trip - From Hoi An Pickup to a Cool Ride in the Van