Overnight cruises

Elite 2-day Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay cruise: a 6-star ship with a panoramic pool, spa and balcony cabins

4.9/5

3,101 reviews on GetYourGuide

The highest-rated overnight cruise, 4.9 from more than 3,100 reviews, on a 6-star ship with a four-season panoramic pool, a spa and sauna, a gym and balcony cabins with a bathtub facing the bay, at a price close to the 5-star boats: from €113.39, taxes and peak-season surcharges included (GetYourGuide, 15 Nov 2026).

Starts inTuan Chau Marina

Check in at Tuan Chau Marina at 11:30 (the transfer from Hanoi or Ninh Binh, pick-up 07:10 to 07:30, is extra) and a tender takes you to the ship. Lunch is served in the restaurant after the welcome drink and safety talk.

At 14:30 you kayak in the calm water of Ao Ech lagoon, swim in the open sea or the floating pool, or use the ship’s panoramic pool. The sunset party and happy hour at 17:30 has the jacuzzi, tea and buy-two-get-one-free drinks; a cooking class follows at 18:20, dinner at 19:20, then karaoke, the bar, squid fishing, or the spa and sauna.

Tai chi on the sundeck or the gym starts day two at 06:00, then breakfast and, at 07:30, Dark and Light Cave by kayak or a bamboo boat rowed by local people. Check-out and an early lunch are at 09:30, and you reach the marina lounge at 11:00. Cabins take up to three adults; an Imperial Suite is US$170 per person more.

Through the year

Taxes and peak-season surcharges are included for bookings from 1 July 2026; a holiday surcharge still applies on 24 and 31 December and at Lunar New Year (5 to 8 February 2027).

What guests love

Our summary of the reviews GetYourGuide shows on the product page.

Facilities and service that amazed reviewers
A clean, luxurious ship with very comfortable beds
Delicious food

Worth knowing: The programme is packed for a stay of under 24 hours

Good for

Couples who want the best ship for the money
Spa and pool lovers
Travellers who want taxes settled up front

Not for

Travellers who want lots of free time on board, as the programme is full

How the day goes

07:10Hanoi or Ninh Binh
Pick-up 07:10 to 07:30, if you book the transfer.
11:30Tuan Chau Marina
Check in; tender to the ship.
12:45On board
Welcome drink and lunch.
14:30Ao Ech lagoon
Kayaking, sea swim, floating or panoramic pool.
17:30Sundeck
Sunset party, happy hour, jacuzzi.
19:20On board
Dinner, karaoke, squid fishing, spa.
07:30Dark and Light Cave
Kayak or bamboo boat.
11:00Tuan Chau Marina
Back at the waiting lounge.

Included

One night in a cabin with private balcony and bathtub
All entrance fees
English-speaking guide
Lunch, dinner, breakfast and brunch (vegetarian on request)
Swimming pool and gym
Kayak, bamboo boat, cooking class, tai chi, squid fishing
Welcome drink, water, sunset party
Service charge, insurance, taxes and peak-season surcharges

Not included

Transfer to and from Hanoi or Ninh Binh (US$25 per person return)
Imperial Suite upgrade
Spa, drinks and personal expenses
Holiday surcharges

Why this one

It has the best rating of any overnight and the best facilities for the price, with no peak-season surcharge on top. The 6-star balcony cruise offers a 3-day version; the best-value balcony cruise is about €14 cheaper without the panoramic pool.

The facts

Where it starts: Tuan Chau Marina, check-in 11:30; transfer from Hanoi or Ninh Binh extra
Duration: 2 days, 1 night; back at the marina at 11:00
Road transfer: About 4 hours each way, optional
Bay: Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay
Cabin: Private balcony, bathtub with bay view, up to 3 adults
Price: From €113.39 per person, taxes included (GetYourGuide, 15 Nov 2026)
Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours before

Checked against the GetYourGuide listing on 15 November 2026. Prices and options change: the calendar shows the current ones.

Before you book

The bus is not in the price
The listing lists the transfer from Hanoi or Ninh Binh as not included; the return shuttle from the Old Quarter is US$25 per person.
What to do. Add the shuttle when you book unless you are already in Ha Long.