Overnight cruises
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The cheapest way to sleep in a balcony cabin with a bathtub on the bay: rated 4.8 from more than 1,200 reviews, taxes and insurance included, and a free move to the second floor when there is space. From €99.79 (GetYourGuide, 15 Nov 2026).
Starts inTuan Chau Marina
With the optional transfer you are collected in the Old Quarter at 07:15 to 07:40 or in Ninh Binh at 07:10 to 07:20; otherwise meet at Tuan Chau Marina at 11:30. A tender takes you to the ship for a welcome drink, the safety briefing and lunch in the restaurant as you sail out.
On the first afternoon you either take a bamboo boat through Dark and Light Cave in Lan Ha Bay, or kayak and swim in the Tra Bau area. The cave visit can move to the next morning; the operator confirms the evening before. Then the pool and the jacuzzi on the sundeck, a sunset party with buy-two-get-one-free drinks, and a cooking class where you eat what you make.
The ship anchors in a quiet part of the bay for dinner and squid fishing. Day two opens with tai chi and sunrise on the top deck, then kayaking through the lagoons of the Ao Ech area. Brunch is served on the way back and you disembark at 11:00 to 11:15. Meals are four in all: lunch, dinner, breakfast and brunch.
Our summary of the reviews GetYourGuide shows on the product page.
Worth knowing: One reviewer wanted a menu at dinner
07:15Hanoi Old Quarter
Optional pick-up 07:15 to 07:40 (Ninh Binh 07:10 to 07:20).
11:30Tuan Chau Marina
Tender to the ship; check-in and lunch.
Dark and Light Cave or Tra Bau
Bamboo boat, or kayaking and swimming.
Sundeck
Pool, jacuzzi, sunset party, cooking class.
Overnight
Dinner and squid fishing at anchor.
Day 2
Tai chi, breakfast, Ao Ech kayaking, brunch.
11:00Tuan Chau Marina
Disembark 11:00 to 11:15.
At from €99.79 it undercuts the other balcony-and-bathtub cruises by €15 to €30, with no tax added later and a high rating. The most-booked 5-star cruise is bigger by review count; the Elite cruise adds a panoramic pool and spa for about €14 more.
Checked against the GetYourGuide listing on 15 November 2026. Prices and options change: the calendar shows the current ones.
The listing says the Dark and Light Cave visit may be moved to the following morning depending on the cruise schedule, confirmed the evening before.
What to do. Ask on board which afternoon route your boat is taking.
Of the well-reviewed balcony-and-bathtub cruises we list, yes: from €99.79 on 15 Nov 2026, with taxes included.
Four: lunch and dinner on day one, breakfast and brunch on day two.
GetYourGuide tags it as wheelchair accessible; ask the operator about the tender boat transfer.
The most-booked overnight: junior suite with balcony and bathtub, pool on board.
Departs from Tuan Chau wharf · 2 days, 1 night
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
The top-rated overnight: a 6-star ship with a panoramic pool, spa and balcony cabins.
Departs from Tuan Chau Marina · 2 days, 1 night
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
A budget overnight with Hanoi pick-up, cave kayaking and cycling on Cat Ba.
Departs from Hanoi Old Quarter · 2 days, 1 night
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Sources: getyourguide.com. Checked November 2026. Photos: GetYourGuide.