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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Lan Ha Bay26 cabins · Cruise ship
Nostalgia Cruise 2 Days/1 Night
Nostalgia 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 $224 per person October to April, $154 May to September.
Comparing? Nostalgia vs Azura
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
Princess Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$308per cabin · 2 adults
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Queen Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$348per cabin · 2 adults
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King Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$478per 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 Cruise is a 2026 build with 26 cabins on Lan Ha Bay, from $154 per person.
Nostalgia or Nostalgia Sails?
Ava sells both. On paper they are twins: 2026, 26 cabins, Lan Ha Bay, same list of facilities. The split is price and cabin size.
Nostalgia starts at $154 for 28 sqm. Nostalgia Sails starts at $195 for 30 sqm. Two square metres for $41.
Nostalgia Sails goes higher. Its Prestige Suite is 70 sqm at $345, where Nostalgia tops out at a 34 sqm King Suite for $239.
Travelling as a couple on a budget, take Nostalgia. Wanting a large suite, only Nostalgia Sails has one.
The three cabins
Princess Suite 28 sqm $154, Queen Suite 30 sqm $174, King Suite 34 sqm $239. All three take two adults and a child.
The Queen at $20 more for two extra square metres is the sensible middle. The King costs $65 over the Queen for four more, which is a lot per square metre.
On board
Restaurant, bar, sundeck, cooking class, kayaking and squid fishing.
Before you book
Prices change with the season: from $154 per person May to September, $224 October to April. As a brand new 2026 ship there is little independent review history yet, which is worth knowing either way.
Is Nostalgia Cruise worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Nostalgia 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: it is priced above most 5-star ships on Lan Ha Bay: from $224 per person in high season, against a typical $170.
Good reasons to pick it
- Every cabin has a private balcony.
- It was built in 2026, one of the newer boats on the bay.
- It also runs a 3 days 2 nights trip, from $290 per person in high season.
Worth knowing before you book
- It is priced above most 5-star ships on Lan Ha Bay: from $224 per person in high season, against a typical $170.
- There is no family room, so a family of four needs two cabins.
- High season (October to April) costs about 45% more than May to September.
Best for: couples.
2026 prices on Nostalgia Cruise
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Suite (28 m²) | $154 | $224 | per person |
| Queen Suite (30 m²) | $174 | $254 | per person |
| King Suite (34 m²) | $239 | $329 | 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 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.
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Nostalgia Cruise: questions travellers ask
How much does Nostalgia Cruise cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $154 per person from May to September and $224 per person from October to April, sharing a double cabin. A 3 days 2 nights trip starts at $290 per person in high season. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Does Nostalgia Cruise have family rooms?
No. The largest cabin sleeps 2, so a family of four books two cabins.
How many cabins does Nostalgia Cruise have?
Nostalgia Cruise has 26 cabins, and was built in 2026 and sails on Lan Ha Bay.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Nostalgia 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 – Lan Ha Bay – Ao Ech – Tra Bau
- 07:50 – 08:20 Van pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter if you add the transfer.
- 11:00 – 11:30 Check in at the Nostalgia 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 into Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
- 15:00 – 15:30 Kayaking at Ao Ech, a quiet lagoon ringed by limestone cliffs.
- 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, or happy hour at the bar at sunset.
- 19:15 – 19:30 Fusion dinner in the restaurant.
- 21:00 – 21:30 The sundeck 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 Bus across Cat Ba Island 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 at your drop-off point 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
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Arshia Z
“Whenever we had questions or needed assistance, the response was prompt, helpful, and reassuring.”
Tripadvisor, June 2026
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