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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Halong Bay19 cabins · Wooden boat
Hera Classic Boutique Cruise 2 Days/1 Night
Hera Classic Boutique Cruise is a 19-cabin wooden boat on Halong Bay. Two days, one night with meals on board, visiting Titop Island. Ava Travel price: from $114 per person October to April, $112 May to September.
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Style
Curated cruise
Halong 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
Deluxe
Double Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$224per cabin · 2 adults
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Executive Balcony
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$250per cabin · 2 adults
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Hera Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$280per cabin · 2 adults
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Family Suite 4 pax
Double Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$465per cabin · 2 adults
Secure checkout
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.
Halong Bay cruise overview
Hera Classic is a wooden boat with 19 cabins on Halong Bay, built in 2017. Its cheapest cabin is $224 for two in low season.
Where the value sits
The Hera Suite is the number to look at. 40 sqm with a balcony for $280. On the big modern ships in this bay, 40 sqm costs $400 and up. If you want the most room per dollar on Halong, this is it, and you get a timber hull rather than a floating hotel.
Breakfast is a real spread too, with Vietnamese phở and an egg station rather than pastries and instant coffee.
Choosing a cabin
The Deluxe at $224 is 20 sqm with no balcony. It is the cheapest bed on the bay and it feels like it. For $26 more the Executive Balcony gives you 25 sqm and a door outside, and for $56 more the Hera Suite doubles your floor area. Unless you are counting every dollar, do not take the Deluxe.
The Family Suite sleeps four in 40 sqm at $465 and has no balcony.
Before you book
Check-in is at the waiting lounge at Tuan Chau Marina. Day two visits Sung Sot Cave, the largest in Halong Bay.
Meals, entrance fees, kayaking, Tai Chi and the cooking class are in the fare. Spa is charged on board. Transfer from Hanoi is separate.
Ava confirms your cabin and pickup within one hour of booking.
Is Hera Classic Boutique Cruise worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Hera Classic Boutique Cruise is a 3-star cruise on Halong Bay with 19 cabins. It is worth it if you want what it does best: family rooms are sold per room, not per head: Family Suite 4 pax takes 4 guests for $465 in total from May to September, about $116 each. The main thing to weigh up: the cheapest cabin (Family Suite 4 pax) has no balcony.
Good reasons to pick it
- Family rooms are sold per room, not per head: Family Suite 4 pax takes 4 guests for $465 in total from May to September, about $116 each.
- It also runs a 3 days 2 nights trip, from $215 per person (May to September).
Worth knowing before you book
- The cheapest cabin (Family Suite 4 pax) has no balcony.
- Entry cabins are small, at 20 m².
Best for: families.
2026 prices on Hera Classic Boutique Cruise
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe (20 m²) | $112 | $114 | per person |
| Executive Balcony (25 m²) | $125 | $137 | per person |
| Hera Suite (40 m²) | $140 | $152 | per person |
| Family Suite 4 pax (40 m²) | $116 | $126 | per person, room for up to 4, $465 / $505 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 Hera Classic Boutique 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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How much does Hera Classic Boutique Cruise cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $112 per person from May to September and $114 per person from October to April, sharing a double cabin. A 3 days 2 nights trip starts at $215 per person from May to September. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Does Hera Classic Boutique Cruise have family rooms?
Yes. Family Suite 4 pax takes up to 4 guests, $465 for the whole room from May to September.
How many cabins does Hera Classic Boutique Cruise have?
Hera Classic Boutique Cruise has 19 cabins and sails on Halong Bay.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Hera Classic Boutique 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
RestaurantBarSpaSundeckWifi
The 2 days · 1 night itinerary
Tuan Chau – Titop Island – Sung Sot Cave
- 07:45 – 08:30 Pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter if you add the transfer.
- 11:30 – 12:00 Check in at the waiting lounge, No. 12, Tuan Chau Marina.
- 12:00 Board with a welcome drink and cold towel, then cabin check-in. Lunch as the ship heads into Halong Bay.
- 14:30 Titop Island. Climb to the viewpoint or swim.
- 16:00 Sung Sot Cave, the largest in Halong Bay.
- 17:30 – 18:30 Sunset party and a class making Vietnamese floating rice cakes. Happy hour (buy 2, get 1 free).
- 19:30 Dinner outdoors if the weather allows, otherwise in the restaurant.
- 21:30 Herbal foot bath in your cabin (free), the Footsteps of Heritage costume show, squid fishing, or a massage at extra cost.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Pearl Farm – Tuan Chau
- 06:15 Tai Chi on the sundeck.
- 06:30 – 07:00 Light breakfast with coffee, tea, pho and an egg station.
- 07:30 Pearl farm visit.
- 08:30 – 09:30 Back on board to rest or sunbathe.
- 09:30 Check out. Leave luggage outside the cabin and the key at reception.
- 10:00 Early buffet lunch on the second floor, then settle any bills.
- 11:00 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina.
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
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“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!”
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