Overnight cruises
4.8/5
582 reviews on GetYourGuide
A 6-star ship with a balcony and bay-view bathtub in each cabin, a panoramic pool, spa, gym and fine dining, and the choice of one night or two. Rated 4.8 from more than 580 reviews, from €162.74 (GetYourGuide, 15 Nov 2026); reviewers who took two nights found it the more relaxing choice.
Starts inTuan Chau Wharf
Optional pick-up from Hanoi or Ninh Binh is at 07:30 to 08:00. You reach Tuan Chau Wharf at 11:30 to 12:00, transfer by speedboat to the ship and check in at 12:30 with a welcome drink and a cold or warm towel, then lunch in the restaurant as the ship sails towards the bay.
From 14:30 to 16:30 you choose a sea swim from the floating pool, the panoramic pool on board, or kayaking in the calm water of Ao Ech lagoon. The sunset party and happy hour at 17:30 brings the jacuzzi and buy-two-get-one-free drinks; a cooking class follows at 18:15, and the fitness centre high on the ship is free to use. Before dinner at 19:15 the captain picks a quiet spot to anchor for the night.
Day two starts at 06:00 with tai chi or the gym, breakfast, and at 07:30 Dark and Bright Cave by kayak or a bamboo boat rowed by local people. Check-out and brunch follow, you step ashore at Tuan Chau at 11:15, and the transfer has you in Hanoi at about 15:00. The 3-day option adds a second night.
Through the year
A Lunar New Year (Tet) surcharge of US$5 per person applies, the listing says.
Our summary of the reviews GetYourGuide shows on the product page.
07:30Hanoi or Ninh Binh
Optional pick-up 07:30 to 08:00.
11:30Tuan Chau Wharf
Speedboat to the ship; check-in 12:30, lunch.
14:30Ao Ech lagoon
Kayak, sea swim or pool until 16:30.
17:30Sundeck
Sunset party, happy hour, jacuzzi.
19:15On board
Dinner at a quiet anchorage, squid fishing, film.
07:30Dark and Bright Cave
Kayak or bamboo boat.
11:15Tuan Chau Marina
Disembark; Hanoi at about 15:00.
It is the one to book if you want a 6-star ship and the option of a second night. The Elite cruise is cheaper and rated higher for one night; the 3-day 5-star cruise has a fuller middle day on Cat Ba.
Checked against the GetYourGuide listing on 15 November 2026. Prices and options change: the calendar shows the current ones.
The listing charges US$25 per person for the return transfer from Hanoi or Ninh Binh and US$25 per person to move to the second floor.
What to do. Add the transfer at booking if you need it; the first-floor cabin already has the balcony and bath.
Reviewers who did two nights say one night would have felt rushed. The extra night gives you more time on board with the pool, spa and gym.
Yes, the listing says the fitness centre on a high deck is always free to use.
No. All activities are optional, the listing says.
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
Two nights in a 5-star balcony cabin, with a full day on Cat Ba and at Ba Trai Dao.
Departs from Tuan Chau Marina · 3 days, 2 nights
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Ninh Binh with an ecolodge night, then a 6-star Lan Ha Bay cruise.
Departs from Hanoi Old Quarter · 3 days, 2 nights
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Sources: getyourguide.com. Checked November 2026. Photos: GetYourGuide.