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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Lan Ha Bay34 cabins · Cruise ship
Rita Cruise 2 Days/1 Night
Rita Cruise is a 34-cabin ship on Lan Ha Bay. Two days, one night with meals on board, visiting Dark and Bright Cave. Ava Travel price: from $170 per person October to April, $165 May to September.
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
Senior Balcony (lower deck)
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$330per cabin · 2 adults
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Senior Balcony (upper deck)
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$350per cabin · 2 adults
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Senior Triple (lower deck)
Room with balcony1 double + 1 single bed or 3 single beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$480per cabin · 2 adults
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Royal Suite VIP
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$500per cabin · 2 adults
Secure checkout
Senior Triple (upper deck)
Room with balcony1 double and 1 single bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$510per 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
Rita is a ship from 2022 with 34 cabins on Lan Ha Bay, one of the larger boats Ava sells here.
What Rita is good at
Two proper triple cabins, which is unusual. Most ships have one at best, and many have none. If you are two adults and a child, or three friends who do not want to share a bed, Rita gives you an actual choice rather than a single room to take or leave.
The transfer out to the ship is by speedboat rather than a slow tender, which trims the dead time at the start of the trip.
Choosing a cabin: the deck is the whole decision
Rita prices almost everything by deck rather than by room type. Senior Balcony is $330 on the lower deck and $350 on the upper. Senior Triple is $480 lower and $510 upper. The rooms are otherwise the same.
Upper deck means a better view over the rail and less engine noise. Lower deck means less walking and a steadier feel in a swell. Twenty dollars either way.
Above those sit the Royal Suite VIP at $500 for two and the President Suite at $620.
One caveat: the operator does not publish floor areas for this ship. If square metres matter to your decision, ask Ava and we will get the numbers from the operator in writing before you book.
Before you book
Check-in happens at the port before you board. Day two stops at the Frog Pond area for about 45 minutes of swimming or kayaking, then it is lunch on the way back in.
Meals, entrance fees, kayaking, Tai Chi and the cooking class are in the fare. On board there is also a massage and spa room, a fitness centre and mini golf.
Ava confirms your cabin and pickup within one hour of booking.
Is Rita Cruise worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Rita Cruise is a 5-star cruise on Lan Ha Bay with 34 cabins. It is worth it if you want what it does best: every cabin has a private balcony. The main thing to weigh up: 34 cabins makes it a big ship, so expect more people at each activity.
Good reasons to pick it
- Every cabin has a private balcony.
- Family rooms are sold per room, not per head: Senior Triple (lower deck) takes 3 guests for $480 in total from May to September, about $160 each.
- It also runs a 3 days 2 nights trip, from $322 per person (May to September).
Worth knowing before you book
- 34 cabins makes it a big ship, so expect more people at each activity.
Best for: families.
2026 prices on Rita Cruise
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Balcony (lower deck) | $165 | $170 | per person |
| Senior Balcony (upper deck) | $175 | $180 | per person |
| Royal Suite VIP | $250 | $260 | per person |
| Senior Triple (lower deck) | $160 | $170 | per person, room for up to 3, $480 / $510 for the whole room |
| Senior Triple (upper deck) | $170 | $180 | per person, room for up to 3, $510 / $540 for the whole room |
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 Rita 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.
Rita Cruise: questions travellers ask
How much does Rita Cruise cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $165 per person from May to September and $170 per person from October to April, sharing a double cabin. A 3 days 2 nights trip starts at $322 per person from May to September. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Does Rita Cruise have family rooms?
Yes. Senior Triple (lower deck) takes up to 3 guests, $480 for the whole room from May to September. Senior Triple (upper deck) takes up to 3 guests, $510 for the whole room from May to September.
How many cabins does Rita Cruise have?
Rita Cruise has 34 cabins and sails on Lan Ha Bay.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Rita 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
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The 2 days · 1 night itinerary
Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Dark and Bright Cave
- 08:00 – 08:30 Limousine pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter if you add the transfer, with a short stop in Hai Duong.
- 11:30 – 12:00 Arrive at Tuan Chau harbour.
- 12:00 – 12:30 Tender to Rita. Welcome drink, meet the captain, safety briefing and cabin check-in.
- 13:00 – 13:30 Seafood buffet or set lunch, cruising past Con Vit and Thumb islets and Gia Luan harbour.
- 15:00 Dark and Bright Cave by bamboo boat, about an hour.
- 17:30 – 18:30 Afternoon tea and sunset. Happy hour (buy 2, get 1 free) at the sky bar.
- 18:30 – 19:10 Cooking class with the chef.
- 19:10 – 19:30 Dinner in the fourth-floor restaurant.
- After dinner Squid fishing, music, drinks, or karaoke if booked in advance.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Frog Pond – Tuan Chau
- 06:00 – 07:45 Tea or coffee on deck, then breakfast, or the gym on the third floor.
- 08:00 The ship passes the Frog Pond area, where Kong: Skull Island was filmed.
- 09:30 Back to your cabin to pack and check out.
- 10:00 Buffet lunch as the ship heads back.
- 11:00 – 11:20 Tender back to Tuan Chau pier.
- 11:45 – 12:15 Limousine back to Hanoi for guests with the transfer, arriving 15:00 – 15:20.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch.
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
5.0Tripadvisor rating
These are real Tripadvisor reviews of Ava Travel as your booking agent, quoted word for word. They are not reviews of Rita Cruise 2 Days/1 Night itself.
★★★★★
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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