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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Lan Ha Bay26 cabins · Cruise ship
Nostalgia Sails Cruise 2 Days/1 Night
Nostalgia Sail Cruise is a 26-cabin ship on Lan Ha Bay. Two days, one night with meals on board, visiting Cat Ba Island. Ava Travel price: from $157.
Questions before you book? Message us on WhatsApp or send an email. Phone +84 904 251 545. Ava Travel Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Style
Curated cruise
Lan Ha Bay
Duration
2 days · 1 night
Pickup support available
Choose your cabin
Live prices for your date and guests. Ava confirms cabin & Hanoi pickup within 1 hour of booking.
Rooms
2 adults · 1 cabin
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
Room 4
Child policies
Guest ageCruise fare
Infant 0 to 3Free
Child 4 to 11Extra bed rate, included in the price shown
Adult 12 and upFull adult fare
1 adult alone, double cabin85% of cabin price
Prices are per cabin for the selected date, 2 days 1 night. One adult alone in a double cabin pays 85% of the cabin price. Children (4-11) pay the extra bed rate of the boat, already included in the cabin prices shown; infants (0-3) travel free.
CabinWhat's includedPrice
Heritage Cabin
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$314per cabin · 2 adults
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Legacy Cabin
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$384per cabin · 2 adults
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Regal Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$514per cabin · 2 adults
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Prestige Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$690per cabin · 2 adults
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Full refund if you cancel more than 30 days before check-in
- More than 30 days before check-inFree
- 30 to 11 days before check-in15% of total
- 10 to 7 days before check-in30% of total
- Less than 7 days, or no-show100% of total
A change of travel date counts as a cancellation and a new booking, and the same scale applies.
If the operator cancels the cruise, or in case of severe weather or force majeure, we move your date free of charge, or refund you in full if we cannot reschedule.
Price includes all taxes and service charges.
Lan Ha Bay cruise overview
Nostalgia Sails is the larger-cabin sister to Nostalgia. Same 2026 build, same 26 cabins, same Lan Ha Bay route, from $157 per person.
What the extra $40 gets you
Nostalgia starts at $155 for a 28 sqm Princess Suite. Nostalgia Sails starts at $195 for a 30 sqm Heritage Cabin. On the entry cabin the money buys two square metres, which is not much.
The real difference is at the top. Nostalgia stops at 34 sqm. Nostalgia Sails has a 48 sqm Regal Suite at $302 and a 70 sqm Prestige Suite at $345. If you want a large room on a brand new Lan Ha ship, this is the one that has it.
The four cabins
Heritage Cabin 30 sqm $195, Legacy Cabin 30 sqm $230, Regal Suite 48 sqm $302, Prestige Suite 70 sqm $345.
Heritage and Legacy are the same size, so that $35 is deck position. The Prestige at $43 over the Regal for 22 extra square metres is the best value step on the ship.
On board
Restaurant, bar, sundeck, cooking class, kayaking and squid fishing.
Before you book
High season adds around 12 percent across every cabin. The ship launched in 2026, so independent reviews are still thin. Ask us on WhatsApp what recent guests have said before you commit.
Is Nostalgia Sails Cruise worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Nostalgia Sails Cruise is a 5-star cruise on Lan Ha Bay with 26 cabins. It is worth it if you want what it does best: every cabin has a private balcony. The main thing to weigh up: there is no family room, so a family of four needs two cabins.
Good reasons to pick it
- Every cabin has a private balcony.
- It was built in 2026, one of the newer boats on the bay.
- Even the entry cabin is 30 m².
Worth knowing before you book
- There is no family room, so a family of four needs two cabins.
- It only sells 2 days 1 night on our site.
Best for: couples.
2026 prices on Nostalgia Sails Cruise
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Cabin (30 m²) | $157 | $157 | per person |
| Legacy Cabin (30 m²) | $192 | $192 | per person |
| Regal Suite (48 m²) | $257 | $257 | per person |
| Prestige Suite (70 m²) | $345 | $347 | per person |
These are Ava Travel's prices for this ship, as charged by our booking table, in US dollars, including taxes. The table above this section shows the exact price for your date.
Where to book Nostalgia Sails Cruise: Ava, the cruise line or a booking site?
You can book with the cruise line directly, on a large booking site, or with us. What you get by booking with Ava Travel:
- The price for your exact date and cabin before you pay, with secure online checkout.
- Your cabin and Hanoi pickup confirmed within 1 hour of booking.
- One contact on WhatsApp for the cruise and the transfer, a local team in Hanoi.
On 24 September 2026 we checked the price of every room type on Nostalgia Sails Cruise (2 days 1 night trip) against a leading Halong cruise booking site. Our price was the same or lower for each room type, in both seasons.
Nostalgia Sails Cruise: questions travellers ask
How much does Nostalgia Sails Cruise cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $157 per person from May to September and $157 per person from October to April, sharing a double cabin. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Does Nostalgia Sails Cruise have family rooms?
No. The largest cabin sleeps 2, so a family of four books two cabins.
How many cabins does Nostalgia Sails Cruise have?
Nostalgia Sails Cruise has 26 cabins, and was built in 2026 and sails on Lan Ha Bay.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Nostalgia Sails Cruise?
No. You can add it at checkout: the shared shuttle bus (also called the shared limousine) is $20 per person one way or $35 per person return, and a private car is from $165 return. We confirm the pickup time with your cabin, within 1 hour of booking. Pickup times, piers and private car prices are in our Hanoi to Halong Bay transfer guide.
Last updated: 27 September 2026.
What's included
RestaurantBarSundeckCooking classKayakingSquid fishing
The 2 days · 1 night itinerary
Tuan Chau – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay (Ao Ech)
- 07:50 – 08:20 Shuttle pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter if you add the transfer.
- 11:00 – 11:30 Check in at the Nostalgia Sails lounge, Lot 33, Tuan Chau Marina, with welcome tea.
- 11:45 – 12:00 Speedboat to the ship. Welcome drink, cruise briefing and safety instructions.
- 12:45 – 13:00 Lunch as the ship heads through Halong Bay into Lan Ha Bay.
- 15:00 – 15:30 Ao Ech (Frog Pond), a quiet lagoon ringed by limestone cliffs, for kayaking.
- 17:00 Back on board. The ship anchors at Tra Bau for the night. Swim in the bay.
- 18:00 – 18:15 Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the sundeck and happy hour at sunset.
- 19:15 – 19:30 Fusion dinner.
- 21:00 – 21:30 The sundeck or restaurant bar, squid fishing or board games.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba – Tuan Chau
- 06:00 – 06:30 Tai Chi on the sundeck.
- 06:45 – 07:00 Light breakfast.
- 07:15 – 07:30 Tender to Cat Ba Island, then bus to Trung Trang Cave, a 300 m cave inside Cat Ba National Park.
- 09:45 – 10:00 Back on board to check out.
- 10:00 – 10:30 Brunch as the ship cruises back.
- 11:00 – 11:45 Disembark at Tuan Chau.
- 14:30 – 15:00 Back in Hanoi for guests with the transfer.
Meals included: Breakfast, brunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for planning a Halong Bay or Lan Ha Bay overnight cruise with Ava Travel.
Halong Bay is approximately 160km east of Hanoi, usually about a 3 to 3.5-hour drive by expressway. Ava Travel can arrange shared shuttle or private transfer from Hanoi and confirm the exact pickup time before you book.
Lan Ha Bay is the southern extension of Halong Bay, near Cat Ba Island. It has similar limestone scenery but often feels quieter. Many premium cruises operate around Lan Ha Bay for a calmer overnight route.
A 2-day / 1-night cruise works well if your schedule is short and you want the classic overnight experience. A 3-day / 2-night cruise gives more time for kayaking, swimming, remote areas, and a slower pace.
The best months are usually October to April, when the weather is cooler and drier. Summer can still be beautiful, but rain and storm changes are more common, so Ava Travel checks weather and operator updates before departure.
Most overnight cruises include cabin accommodation, onboard meals, entrance fees for the scheduled route, and activities such as kayaking, cave visits, swimming, cooking class, or squid fishing. Drinks, spa, tips, and transfers depend on the cruise package and are confirmed before payment.
Send Ava Travel your travel date, group size, and cabin preference. We check live availability, confirm the best current price, explain inclusions, and help you complete secure checkout once everything is clear.
What guests say about Ava Travel
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★★★★★
Kehren Eade
“She made the process SO easy, SO manageable, we felt we were in great hands at all times, even though everything was done by remote!”
Tripadvisor, August 2026
★★★★★
Arshia Z
“Whenever we had questions or needed assistance, the response was prompt, helpful, and reassuring.”
Tripadvisor, June 2026
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