Boat trips · HOI AN BOAT TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 hoi an boat tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you board.
Ride a traditional basket boat through Hoi An’s coconut forest, spot crab fishing, enjoy local guides, and choose quiet morning times for better value.
“It was so fun, highly recommended! Staff was super friendly. Definitely worth it”
Review of Hoi An’s market, basket boat, fishing, and cooking class, with practical details on food, value, timing, guides, and what to expect.
“A fun trip on the boats and a great cooking class, clear, easy and received the PDF of recipes. Learnt a few tips and tricks which are always appreciated. Lily was a great guide and chef and catered very well to the variety of tastes. The market tour before hand was interesting and we also picked up some snacks, spices and sauces (had limit to what we could eat or take home.) The meat and seafood sections were very good, and Lily was conscious of people who may not want to go through (well done). We did the boat tour (a bit of fun), first then the market, cooking class…”
Tour Hoi An’s market, paddle a coconut forest by basket boat, and cook four Vietnamese dishes for just $17.
“Excellent. Cooked 4 different dishes & very glad I skipped lunch tasting it all. Tried different things”
Review of Hoi An’s $8 night boat ride, floating lanterns, private wooden boats, timing, crowds, value, and practical tips.
“We enjoyed our boat ride at the height of Tet. We were met by a guide who took us to the point where we caught a boat for 20 minutes. From start to finish we felt safe and looked after with life jackets and a confident rower. It was busy on the river but we loved the atmosphere of the lanterns and sending a candle downstream. It was delightful. Pity the modern Irish venues played such loud music which was inappropriate for Tet. This was a lovely end to our stay in Hoi An.”
Cruise Hoi An’s lantern-lit Hoai River, release a wish lantern, sip herbal tea, and enjoy a free 5G eSIM for just $8.
“A magical evening. I was on my own and thought I had to go with a group but I got to have a boat to myself. The guides were friendly and helpful. I will never forget this experience. I did it during the Lunar Lantern Festival which is busier but this actually just added to the ambience! Get there early (around 6:30/6:45pm) to beat the crowds.”
Ride Hoi An’s coconut boats, make a lantern, shop a local market, and cook Vietnamese classics in this excellent-value half-day tour.
“Great value for money. We were able to enjoy several activities. I particularly loved the cooking segment and hope to recreate some of the dishes back home.”
Review of Hoi An’s Hangcoconut basket boat ride, with coconut groves, crab fishing, spinning boats, karaoke, price tips, and practical advice.
“Nam (our boat driver) was amazing. He was down for whatever we asked and was super friendly! Hang (tour owner) had great communication with setting up the hotel pick-and drop-off! It was a super smooth process! I had a lot of fun on the entire tour. Everyone was super friendly and the activities along the way like karaoke and watching and participating in the spinning boats were SUPER COOL! Oh and ensure you bring extra cash for tipping. Their performances really deserved it! BOOK RIGHT NOW! GREAT JOB HANGCOCONUT!”
Hoi An cooking class with a local market visit, basket boat ride, crab fishing, and a Vietnamese meal for $28.21 per person.
“Fantastic your highly recommend! Educational walk through the market, really fun and delicious cooking class and ended with a coconut boat ride with music and laughter.”
Explore My Son Sanctuary from Hoi An with an English-speaking guide, Champa performance, local lunch, rice paper making, and a Thu Bon River boat ride.
“Amazing guide, she was ill but still managed to go above and beyond for me and the rest of the group. She was really easy to talk to and has such a passion for what she does. ❤️ much love from Michelle, Ireland 🇮🇪”
Ride a bamboo basket boat through Hoi An’s Bay Mau coconut forest with local guides, music, crab fishing, net casting, and boat spinning.
“This was great fun. The staff were all friendly, enthusiastic and lovely people. The experience was touristy but we loved it. The traditional Vietnamese hats given to us were such a help on the very hot and sunny day we visited and looked good in the pictures! The boat ride along the river was pretty and there were opportunities to buy photos for a very good price. We saw net casting and skilled boat spinning and we were given little fishing rods to use, which was fun. The waiting area was pretty, clean and shady and the bathroom was very clean and good. Highly recommend this activity - make sure…”
Hoi An’s Hangcoconut tour pairs a Bay Mau basket boat ride, crab fishing, and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class for $19.
“Great day and Thuy was very helpful, gave us great recommendations for places to eat and drink in Hoi An afterwards!”
Explore My Son Sanctuary, watch a Champa dance, enjoy local food, and cruise the Thu Bon River back to Hoi An for $16.
“very informative my son sanctuary tour and dance followed by boat ride and bah mi.”
Review of the $16 My Son Sanctuary afternoon tour from Hoi An, with Cham ruins, dance, guide, bánh mì, and Thu Bon River boat ride.
“An amazing excursion with our host, Hai. She is brilliant and explained the history of the place with so much enthusiasm. Very punctual in pickup. 100% recommend.”
Review of Hoi An’s My Son Sanctuary and sunset boat tour, with Cham performance, BBQ or banh mi, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.
“Hats off to Van, our knowledgeable guide for the afternoon and a veteran of the Vietnam war. His passion and enthusiasm for history was infectious. We were lucky with the weather for My Son too, a little cloud and a touch of breeze helped us to concentrate on his commentary. The trip ended with a boat journey back into Hoi An whilst we ate BBQ skewers and a cold beer.”
Learn four Vietnamese dishes, shop at a Hoi An market, and ride a coconut basket boat in Bay Mau for $25.
“Great way to both appreciate and learn to make some delicious Vietnamese dishes!”
River hour, cave run, whale ground or a deck with lunch on it.
