Hanoi 2D1N Luxury Ha Long, Lan Ha Cruise w/ Private Balcony – Price, Times and What's Included
4.8· 1,138 reviews
Yes, for a balcony and a bathtub with more than 1,000 reviews behind them: $159 for a departure on 7 October, ★4.8, taxes and insurance included, times published. No, if you want the bigger ship: the $215 cruise with the infinity pool and gym rates higher.
$159from, per person
checked 27 Sep 2026
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BayHa Long + Lan HaCabinBalcony and bathtubPickupHanoi · transfer $25 extraNights1 night on board
Short answerA one-night cruise through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bays, $159 per person for a departure on 7 October, ★4.8 from 1,138 reviews: the best rated of the balcony-and-bathtub cruises with more than 1,000 reviews that cost under $200 on that date. Taxes and insurance are included. You get about 23 hours on the water out of 31; the shuttle from Hanoi costs $25 per person.
The price shown, $159 per person, is the balcony-and-bathtub cabin at the lowest price for a departure on 7 October 2026, checked 27 September 2026; other dates cost more or less. Upgrades are per person: senior suite on the second floor +$12, executive suite +$65, President Suite +$110.
Room with a private balcony and a bathtub, private for up to three guests
Four meals: lunch, dinner, breakfast and brunch; vegetarian on request
Welcome drink and one bottle of water per person in the room
Pool and jacuzzi, sunset party, cooking class, tai chi
Kayak or bamboo boat, fishing equipment for squid fishing
Entrance fee, English-speaking guide on board, insurance on board, taxes
Not included
Round-trip shuttle from the Hanoi Old Quarter: $25 per person
Senior suite +$12, executive suite +$65, President Suite +$110 per person
Holiday surcharge on 24 and 31 December and Lunar New Year: $40 per person
Drinks and personal expenses
A free upgrade in summerThe listing offers a free upgrade to the second floor for bookings and check-ins from 3 May to 30 September, when a cabin is available.
This listing gives times at both ends of the trip, from the hotel pickup to the moment you step ashore. The middle of the two days follows the light and the tide, and the captain picks one of two options each day.
7:15Pickup at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter until 7:40, or 7:10 to 7:20 in Ninh Binh; expressway to Tuan Chau
11:20Arrival at the harbour until 11:30, tender to the ship; guests without the shuttle meet at 11:30
LunchWelcome drink, safety briefing, cabins, then lunch as the ship sails through the channels
AfternoonOption 1: Dark and Light Cave by bamboo boat. Option 2: kayaking or a swim at Tra Bau in Lan Ha Bay
SunsetSunset party and happy hour, the pool and the jacuzzi on the sundeck, a cooking class
NightDinner at anchor, squid fishing, music, the bar or a massage at extra cost
SunriseTai chi or the sunrise from the top deck, light breakfast
MorningOption 1: kayaking and swimming at Ao Ech. Option 2: Hospital Cave or Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba
Late morningCheck-out, brunch as the ship returns, settle the bill, tender to the harbour
11:00Ashore until 11:15; the shuttle continues to Hanoi or Ninh Binh
The cave on the first afternoon can move to the next morning when the ship's schedule needs it; the operator confirms the timing the evening before. At sunset, happy hour runs as buy two drinks, get one free at the bar.
One guest review on the listing describes a road trip of nearly three hours with a break, followed by a tender ride of about 40 minutes to the ship. Count on that at both ends.
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Pickup, harbour and landing times from the listing · the other stops at typical times
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Every room on this listing has a private balcony and a bathtub, and cabins are private for up to three guests; four people book two cabins. For a departure on 7 October it costs $159: $8 more than the cheapest balcony-and-bath cruise with more than 1,000 reviews, which rates ★4.7, and $28 less than the most reviewed one.
The upgrades are priced openly. A senior suite on the second floor costs $12 per person more, the executive suite shown in the listing's main photo $65 more, and the President Suite $110 more. From 3 May to 30 September the listing gives a free second-floor upgrade when a cabin is free.
The price is also more complete than it looks. Taxes and insurance on board are included, and so are the kayak or bamboo boat, the cooking class, the pool and jacuzzi and the fishing equipment. What remains extra is the shuttle, drinks and the holiday surcharge.
Who it suits
Couples who want a balcony and a bath with taxes and insurance in the price
Families: one under-5 free per room, ages 5 to 10 at 75 percent
Travellers who plan around a bus or train: pickup and landing times are published
The cruise meets at Tuan Chau Marina at 11:30. The round-trip shuttle from the Hanoi Old Quarter costs $25 per person and collects you between 7:15 and 7:40; from Ninh Binh the pickup is between 7:10 and 7:20, and transfers from Hanoi Airport can be arranged, both for an extra fee.
You can start in Ninh Binh and finish in Hanoi, or the reverse, if you arrange it in advance. Ashore between 11:00 and 11:15, you have the drive of 2.5 to 3 hours to Hanoi or about 3.5 hours to Ninh Binh ahead of you.
The nearest alternative is a 6-star one-night cruise with ★4.9 from 2,694 reviews, at $215 for a departure on 7 October. Its listing is written to the same pattern as this one: private balcony cabins with a bathtub for up to three guests, the $25 shuttle, taxes and insurance included, a sunset party and tai chi.
The extra $56 per person buys the ship: a four-season infinity pool, a gym, a spa and sauna, and a higher rating. This cruise keeps the published clock times, three priced upgrades and the children's rates for ages 5 to 10, which that listing does not state. For two people the difference is $112.
“Staff are really lovely and helpful. Food is amazing. Room was clean and great. The activities were well organised and good fun. Great atmosphere and scenery.”
Hanoi 2D1N Luxury Ha Long, Lan Ha Cruise w/ Private Balcony FAQ
how many hours are you on the water on this cruise?
About 23 of 31 hours, by the partner's own times. The shuttle collects you in the Hanoi Old Quarter between 7:15 and 7:40, you reach the harbour at 11:20 to 11:30 and take the tender to the ship, and you are ashore again between 11:00 and 11:15 the next day. The drive each way takes 2.5 to 3 hours.
is the transfer from hanoi included?
No. The cruise meets at Tuan Chau Marina at 11:30. The round-trip shuttle from the Hanoi Old Quarter costs $25 per person; pickup in Ninh Binh and transfers from Hanoi Airport are arranged on request for an extra fee. You can start in Ninh Binh and finish in Hanoi, or the other way round, if you arrange it in advance.
does every cabin have a balcony and a bathtub?
Yes: the includes list names a room with a private balcony and a bathtub, and cabins are private for up to three guests. Upgrades are priced per person: a senior suite on the second floor +$12, an executive suite like the main photo +$65 and the President Suite +$110. Bookings with check-in from 3 May to 30 September get a free second-floor upgrade when available.
what is not included in the price?
The $25 shuttle, drinks, personal expenses and the cabin upgrades. A holiday surcharge of $40 per person applies on 24 and 31 December and over Lunar New Year. Taxes, insurance on board, the entrance fee, four meals, the kayak or bamboo boat, the cooking class, the pool and jacuzzi and the fishing equipment are included.
how much do children pay?
Each room includes one child aged 0 to 4 free; a second child of that age pays half the adult price. Children aged 5 to 10 pay 75 percent and share the existing beds with their parents. From 11 years old a child pays the adult price and gets a separate bed. Age is counted by year of birth, and a cabin takes up to three guests.
is this cruise suitable for wheelchair users?
GetYourGuide marks it wheelchair accessible, but boarding is by tender from Tuan Chau Marina and the listing does not describe step-free access on the ship. Contact the operator before booking, together with the full passenger details and any dietary needs the listing asks for. Pets and plastic bags are not allowed on board.
can I cancel this cruise?
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before departure, with a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later. When a storm warning is issued, the Quang Ninh port authority stops tourist boats from leaving until it is lifted. From late May to early November, keep a spare day in Hanoi if your plans allow it.
