Overnight cruises

2-day Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay 5-star cruise that anchors in the quietest part of Lan Ha

4.7/5

1,294 reviews on GetYourGuide

A 5-star overnight that makes the night itself the point: the ship anchors in what the listing calls the quietest area of Lan Ha Bay, after kayaking through Dark Cave. Rated 4.7 from nearly 1,300 reviews, from €127.36 (GetYourGuide, 15 Nov 2026).

Starts inTuan Chau wharf

It is sold by the same operator as the most-booked 5-star balcony cruise and runs almost the same programme, so treat the two as alternatives and choose by date and price. Pick-up in the Old Quarter is 08:00 to 08:30, or meet at Tuan Chau wharf; at 12:00 a tender takes you to the ship for a welcome drink, the briefing and lunch.

The first afternoon is about an hour by kayak or bamboo boat through Dark and Bright Cave with a swim near the ship, or Ba Trai Dao’s beach and its three peach-shaped islets. There is a pool on board, a sunset party, a cooking class and a massage if you want one; fresh flowers are part of the décor.

After dinner at anchor you can fish for squid or watch a film. Day two starts with tai chi and a light breakfast, then kayaking at Ao Ech or Tra Bau, or Hospital Cave or Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba. Check-out is at 09:30, brunch is served on the way back, and you are ashore at Tuan Chau at about 11:30. A presidential suite comes with a bottle of wine.

Through the year

A gala dinner surcharge of US$40 per person applies on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, and US$5 at Tet, the listing says.

What guests love

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

Staff who go above and beyond
Door-to-door transfers in comfortable vehicles
Everything planned perfectly

Good for

Couples who want a calm night at anchor
Travellers comparing dates across similar 5-star boats
Spa lovers

Not for

Pregnant travellers
People prone to seasickness

How the day goes

08:00Hanoi Old Quarter
Optional pick-up 08:00 to 08:30.
12:00Tuan Chau wharf
Tender, check-in, lunch.
Dark and Bright Cave or Ba Trai Dao
Kayak or bamboo boat; swim.
On board
Pool, sunset party, cooking class.
Overnight
Quiet anchorage in Lan Ha Bay; dinner, squid fishing.
Day 2
Tai chi; Ao Ech or Tra Bau kayaking, or a Cat Ba cave.
11:30Tuan Chau wharf
Disembark.

Included

Junior suite with air conditioning and ensuite
All meals and a sunset tea break
English-speaking guide
Entrance and sightseeing fees
Swimming, kayaking, cooking and squid fishing
Welcome drinks, two bottles of water per cabin
Wine in the presidential suite

Not included

Transfers to and from Ha Long, US$25 per person return
Spa and massage
Other drinks and tips
Gala dinner and Tet surcharges

Why this one

When the most-booked 5-star balcony cruise is full or dearer on your date, this one offers the same style of ship and programme. The Bai Tu Long cruise is a better choice for a genuinely different, quieter route.

The facts

Where it starts: Tuan Chau wharf, about 12:00; optional Old Quarter pick-up 08:00 to 08:30
Duration: 2 days, 1 night
Road transfer: About 3.5 hours each way, optional
Bay: Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay
Cabin: Junior suite; balcony and bathtub per the listing title
Price: From €127.36 per person (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

Not for everyone on board
The listing marks it as not suitable for pregnant women, people with back problems or people prone to seasickness.
What to do. If any of those apply, a day cruise is the gentler option.