The 114 cruises in the Ava Travel catalogue whose operator declares the boat 5-star. Star ratings in Halong Bay are declared by each cruise operator, not by any tourism authority, so we show the tier the operator claims rather than inventing one of our own. Prices here are per person in high season and run from $126 to $745, covering both 2-day and 3-day packages.
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Capella Cruise Ultimate Family Fun with Ocean Slide
2020 ship, 30 cabins, the only Ava boat with a real swimming pool, plus an ocean slide and family suites.
Azura Cruise
2025 ship, 30 cabins, three cabin types: 34 sqm balcony suites or the 66 sqm Imperial Suite. Has a lift.
Peony Cruise
2018 ship, 20 cabins. Family cabins of 56 sqm are sold per room, so a family of six pays one cabin price.
Ambassador Cruise
2021 ship with 46 cabins, one of the largest on Halong Bay. One price all year, so no December or January surcharge.
Ambassador Signature Cruise
2023 ship with 39 cabins on Lan Ha Bay, from balcony cabins up to the Captain's View Suite.
Lyra Grandeur Cruise
2025 ship with 33 cabins and nine cabin types, plus jacuzzi, spa and sauna. Same cabin plan as Capella.
Elite of the Seas
2022 ship with 35 cabins at a premium price. You pay for fit-out and service, not size: cabins are 23 to 28 sqm.
Ambassador Signature Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2023 ship with 39 cabins on Lan Ha Bay, from balcony cabins up to the Captain's View Suite. Middle day: Dark and Bright Cave, Trung Trang Cave and Cat Ba National Park.
Hera Grand Cruise
Only 11 cabins, all suites, under three golden sails since 2017. Around 20 to 30 guests, so no queues for kayaks.
Kairos Cruise
Steel ship launched 2025 with 29 cabins, every one with a balcony and a bathtub.
Metta Cruise
2022 ship, 25 cabins, 35 sqm entry cabins, and pickup from Hanoi by limousine van.
Indochine Cruise
The original Indochine: 2019, 45 cabins, the lowest entry price of the three Indochine ships.
Mila Grand Cruise
2026 ship, 27 cabins, all with a balcony. The 45 sqm Junior Suite is the most floor area for the money Ava sells.
Aqua Of The Seas Cruise
2023 ship, 32 cabins. Entry suites are 38 sqm and the President Suite is 160 sqm.
Starlight Cruise
2013 ship with 32 cabins. Only the Suite has a balcony, and it costs little more than the Deluxe.
Genesis Luxury Regal Cruise
20 cabins since 2019, with its own private lounge at Tuan Chau and two real family suites of 40 sqm.
Athena Luxury Cruise
21 cabins since 2017, sailing Halong Bay proper from Halong International Cruise Port. Sister to Athena Royal.
Athena Royal Cruise
22 cabins on quiet Bai Tu Long Bay since 2017. Thien Canh Son Cave on the second morning, about 200 steps up.
Majesty Prime Cruise
Launched 2025, 24 cabins, all with a balcony. The second morning you kayak Tra Bau at your own pace.
Aspira cruise
2020 ship with 22 cabins, a small ship for this route. Two sizes: 32 sqm suites or 55 sqm suites.
Amour Cruise
2020 ship, 22 cabins, four simple cabin types from 28 sqm suites to a 48 sqm Honeymoon Suite.
Le Journey Elegance Cruise
Launched 2025, 22 cabins. Afternoon at Tra Bau, a Kong: Skull Island filming spot, and an easy second day.
Paradise Elegance Cruise
2017 ship with 31 cabins. Choose 25 sqm balcony cabins or 35 sqm suites.
Halora Nova Cruise
Steel ship launched 2026 with 40 cabins, all with a balcony, and the lowest entry fare of the 2026 builds.
La Casta Cruise
2020 ship, 22 cabins. Bigger top suite than its sister Regal, and a 40 sqm Family Triple.
La Casta Regal Cruise
2020 ship, 24 cabins. The shorter road transfer of the two La Castas, about 2.5 hours from the Old Quarter.
Venus Cruise
2023 ship with 29 cabins and 40 sqm entry cabins, the most space for the money on Lan Ha.
Nostalgia Cruise
2026 build, 26 cabins, the cheaper of the two Nostalgia twins, with 28 sqm entry suites.
La Regina Grand Cruise
27 cabins since 2019, with a 90 sqm two-level Duplex Suite that sleeps four adults.
Paradise Grand
Built 2020 with 39 cabins: steady at anchor, lots of deck space and a buffet restaurant. Good for families.
Velar Of the Seas Cruise
Launched 2025 with 29 cabins and 40 sqm entry cabins. Day two kayaks Tra Bau, a Kong: Skull Island location.
Alisa Premier
22 cabins since 2017, one of the few Halong ships with a gym. Surprise Cave, Luon Cave by kayak, Titop next morning.
Cycad Cruise
Launched 2025 with 24 cabins, the newest ship on quiet Bai Tu Long Bay. Vung Vieng village by rowing boat.
Hermes Cruise
2022 ship, 18 cabins, staying on Halong Bay proper: Luon Cave, Ti Top and the classic sights for a first visit.
Orient Legacy Cruise
2026 ship with 43 cabins named after Vietnamese cities. The Faifo Suite adds a balcony for a small step up.
Du Yen Cruise
2025 ship, 26 cabins, and the price never changes, including Christmas and New Year.
Orchid Trendy Cruise
20 balcony cabins, the lowest-priced Orchid boat on the Lan Ha route.
Mon Cheri Cruise
2018 ship, 18 cabins, every cabin with a balcony and at least 35 sqm. Day two goes ashore on Cat Ba.
Rita Cruise
2022 ship, 34 cabins, with two proper triple cabins and a speedboat transfer out to the ship.
Indochine Premium Cruise
2023, 37 cabins, the only Indochine ship that cruises Halong Bay rather than the quieter bay to the south.
Sea Stars Cruise
2023 ship with 39 cabins, gym and spa, from standard suites up to a 198 sqm President Suite.
Calista Cruise
2025 ship with 38 cabins and six grades. The three entry cabins are 30 to 33 sqm and almost identical.
Celina Cruise
2026 build with 62 cabins, the largest new ship on Lan Ha Bay. Every balcony cabin is 45 sqm.
Victorious Cruise
2026 ship with 36 cabins and seven cabin types. Only the Junior Ocean has no balcony.
Aimee Cruise
2025 ship, 29 cabins. Ocean and balcony suites are the everyday choice; the two big suites are 60 to 65 sqm.
Orchid Cruise
Orchid Classic: 14 balcony suites, family suites for four, Ao Ech kayaking and Trung Trang Cave.
Heritage Cruise Binh Chuan
20 suites since 2019, named after the first Vietnamese-run steamer on this coast. Vovinam on the sundeck.
Indochine Grand Cruise
The 2025 Indochine, 32 cabins, fewer guests than the original and a spa it does not have.
Paradise Legacy Cruise
Launched 2025 with 42 cabins, the largest ship Ava sells on Halong Bay, with its own tender for cave visits.
Emperor Cruise
Only 10 cabins, themed on the Nguyen court at Hue, with Vovinam martial arts in the morning.
L'amour Cruise
2025 ship, 33 cabins. The Imperial cabins and above have balconies; Century and Oriental do not.
Nostalgia Sails Cruise
2026 build, 26 cabins, the larger-cabin Nostalgia twin, up to a 70 sqm Prestige Suite.
Athena Premium Cruise
2026 ship with 41 cabins, home to the largest cabin on the bay: the 400 sqm Imperial Athena Suite.
Grand Pioneers Cruise The Largest & Safest Superyacht in the Bay
Big, steady ship with eleven cabin types from 30 sqm to a 150 sqm Owner's Suite.
Larissa Cruise
2026 ship with 28 cabins on quiet Bai Tu Long. The top suite has its own jacuzzi.
Sea Coral Cruise
Lan Ha Bay ship departing from Got Pier on the Cat Ba side, with three suite grades.
Dragon Legend Cruise
24 cabins on Bai Tu Long Bay since 2014. Vung Vieng fishing village in a sampan rowed by a villager.
Catherine Cruise – Indochine Luxury
2023 Indochine-style ship, 39 cabins, built for couples. The 85 sqm Grand Suite costs little more than the Royal.
Harmony Boutique Cruise
2026 ship, 28 cabins. You go out to the ship by speedboat rather than a slow tender, and check in at its own lounge.
Venus Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2023 ship with 29 cabins and 40 sqm entry cabins, the most space for the money on Lan Ha. Middle day: Viet Hai Village, Ba Trai Dao and Dark and Bright Cave.
Orchid Luxury Cruise
Newest Orchid boat: 14 balcony suites, Tien Ong Cave, Cua Van village and Ao Ech.
Kairos Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Steel ship launched 2025 with 29 cabins, every one with a balcony and a bathtub. Middle day: Day boat to Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island and Ba Trai Dao beach.
Metta Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2022 ship, 25 cabins, 35 sqm entry cabins, and pickup from Hanoi by limousine van. Middle day: Viet Hai Village and Ba Trai Dao.
Starlight Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2013 ship with 32 cabins. Only the Suite has a balcony, and it costs little more than the Deluxe. Middle day: Trinh Nu Cave, Pearl Farm, Soi Sim Beach and Luon Cave.
Bhaya Premium Cruise
Only 4 cabins, eight guests at most. Four couples can effectively charter it without paying charter rates.
Mila Grand Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2026 ship, 27 cabins, all with a balcony. The 45 sqm Junior Suite is the most floor area for the money Ava sells. Middle day: Viet Hai Village and Ba Trai Dao.
Genesis Luxury Regal Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
20 cabins since 2019, with its own private lounge at Tuan Chau and two real family suites of 40 sqm. Middle day: Viet Hai Village and a natural beach.
Bhaya Soul Cruise
2025 flagship of the Bhaya fleet, 20 cabins. Breakfast is a la carte, served any time from 07:00 to 10:00.
Majesty Prime Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Launched 2025, 24 cabins, all with a balcony. The second morning you kayak Tra Bau at your own pace. Middle day: Viet Hai Village, Three Peaches Beach and Tra Bau.
Amour Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2020 ship, 22 cabins, four simple cabin types from 28 sqm suites to a 48 sqm Honeymoon Suite. Middle day: Viet Hai Village.
Le Journey Elegance Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Launched 2025, 22 cabins. Afternoon at Tra Bau, a Kong: Skull Island filming spot, and an easy second day. Middle day: Viet Hai Village and Ba Trai Dao.
Stellar of the Seas Cruise
22 cabins since 2018, the highest-rated Lan Ha ship Ava sells. Cabins are 28 to 32 sqm; you pay for service.
Athena Luxury Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
21 cabins since 2017, sailing Halong Bay proper from Halong International Cruise Port. Sister to Athena Royal. Middle day: Tung Sau, Me Cung Cave and Luon Cave.
Athena Royal Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
22 cabins on quiet Bai Tu Long Bay since 2017. Thien Canh Son Cave on the second morning, about 200 steps up. Middle day: Vung Vieng Village and Thay Cave.
Orchid Premium Cruise
Only 5 suites with butler service, on the Orchid Lan Ha route.
Cycad Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Launched 2025 with 24 cabins, the newest ship on quiet Bai Tu Long Bay. Vung Vieng village by rowing boat. Middle day: The Cap La area and Vung Vieng Fishing Village.
Hermes Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2022 ship, 18 cabins, staying on Halong Bay proper: Luon Cave, Ti Top and the classic sights for a first visit. Middle day: Trinh Nu Cave, Me Cung Cave and Surprise Cave.
La Casta Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2020 ship, 22 cabins. Bigger top suite than its sister Regal, and a 40 sqm Family Triple. Middle day: Viet Hai Village.
La Casta Regal Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2020 ship, 24 cabins. The shorter road transfer of the two La Castas, about 2.5 hours from the Old Quarter. Middle day: Viet Hai Village.
La Regina Grand Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
27 cabins since 2019, with a 90 sqm two-level Duplex Suite that sleeps four adults. Middle day: Viet Hai Village and Ba Trai Dao.
Mon Cheri Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2018 ship, 18 cabins, every cabin with a balcony and at least 35 sqm. Day two goes ashore on Cat Ba. Middle day: Viet Hai Village.
Orient Legacy Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2026 ship with 43 cabins named after Vietnamese cities. The Faifo Suite adds a balcony for a small step up. Middle day: Viet Hai Village and Ba Trai Dao.
Rita Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2022 ship, 34 cabins, with two proper triple cabins and a speedboat transfer out to the ship. Middle day: Viet Hai Village, Tai Keo Cave and Ba Trai Dao.
Paradise Grand – 3 Days/2 Nights
Built 2020 with 39 cabins: steady at anchor, lots of deck space and a buffet restaurant. Good for families. Middle day: Fish Genetics Research Farm, Ba Trai Dao, Tai Keo Cave and Dark Cave.
Sea Stars Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2023 ship with 39 cabins, gym and spa, from standard suites up to a 198 sqm President Suite. Middle day: Viet Hai Village, Tai Queo Cave, Ba Trai Dao Beach and Tung Sau Pearl Farm.
Victorious Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2026 ship with 36 cabins and seven cabin types. Only the Junior Ocean has no balcony. Middle day: Trinh Nu Cave, Ba Trai Dao, the Pearl Farm and Sung Sot Cave.
Heritage Line Ginger Cruise
Wooden ship with 12 cabins and a crew sized for 24 guests, at the top of the price range. Even the cheapest cabin is 37 sqm.
Heritage Cruise Binh Chuan – 3 Days/2 Nights
20 suites since 2019, named after the first Vietnamese-run steamer on this coast. Vovinam on the sundeck. Middle day: Viet Hai Village.
Dragon Legend Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
24 cabins on Bai Tu Long Bay since 2014. Vung Vieng fishing village in a sampan rowed by a villager. Middle day: Thien Canh Son, Hon Co and Cong Dam.
Emperor Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Only 10 cabins, themed on the Nguyen court at Hue, with Vovinam martial arts in the morning. Middle day: Viet Hai Village and Ba Trai Dao Beach.
L'amour Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2025 ship, 33 cabins. The Imperial cabins and above have balconies; Century and Oriental do not. Middle day: Bright Cave, Ba Trai Dao and the Pearl Farm.
Paradise Legacy Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Launched 2025 with 42 cabins, the largest ship Ava sells on Halong Bay, with its own tender for cave visits. Middle day: Tien Ong Cave, Cua Van Fishing Village and Sung Sot Cave.
Orchid Luxury Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Newest Orchid boat: 14 suites with balconies and bathtubs facing the bay, plus spa and sauna, on its own route. Middle day: A day boat to Viet Hai village on Cat Ba Island, cycling through the village, lunch on the day boat, then Dark and Bright Cave in the afternoon.
Stellar of the Seas Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
22 cabins since 2018, the highest-rated Lan Ha ship Ava sells. Cabins are 28 to 32 sqm; you pay for service. Middle day: Ao Ech and Viet Hai Village.
Bhaya Premium Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Only 4 cabins, eight guests at most. Four couples can effectively charter it without paying charter rates. Middle day: Luon Cave, Cua Van Fishing Village and Trinh Nu Cave.
Aqua Legend Cruise
Newest Aqua ship, 21 cabins, every one with a private balcony and a jacuzzi bathtub. Boards at Tuan Chau.
Aqua Legend Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Newest Aqua ship, 21 cabins, every one with a private balcony and a jacuzzi bathtub. Boards at Tuan Chau. Middle day: Day boat to Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island and a swim in Lan Ha Bay.
Azura Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2025 ship, 30 cabins, three cabin types: 34 sqm balcony suites or the 66 sqm Imperial Suite. Has a lift. Middle day: Day boat to Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba and the beach at Ba Trai Dao.
Halora Nova Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Steel ship launched 2026 with 40 cabins, all with a balcony, and the lowest entry fare of the 2026 builds. Middle day: Day boat and cycling to Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island.
Orchid Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Orchid Classic: 14 suites, all with balconies, an outdoor jacuzzi and the widest choice of family rooms in the Orchid fleet. Middle day: A day boat to Viet Hai village on Cat Ba Island, cycling through the village, lunch on the day boat, then an afternoon of kayaking or swimming in a quiet part of the bay.
Orchid Trendy Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
20 balcony cabins and an outdoor jacuzzi, the lowest-priced Orchid on the same programme as Orchid Classic. Middle day: A day boat to Viet Hai village on Cat Ba Island, cycling through the village, lunch on the day boat, then an afternoon of kayaking or swimming in a quiet part of the bay.
Orchid Premium Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Just 5 suites, about ten guests, each with a private terrace, a bathtub facing the bay and 24-hour butler. Middle day: A day boat to Viet Hai village on Cat Ba Island, cycling through the village, lunch on the day boat, then Dark and Bright Cave by kayak or bamboo boat.
Lyra Grandeur Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2025 ship with 33 cabins and nine cabin types, plus jacuzzi, spa and sauna. Same cabin plan as Capella. Middle day: Speedboat to Viet Hai village (bicycle or electric car, rice wine, fish foot spa), swim at Ba Trai Dao, lunch back on board, tea ceremony.
Indochine Premium Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2023, 37 cabins, the only Indochine ship that cruises Halong Bay rather than the quieter bay to the south. Middle day: A full day on a traditional local boat through quieter corners of the bay, swimming and kayaking.
Diana Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2025 ship with 56 cabins, all balcony cabins, same price all year. The 46 sqm Executive is the value pick. Middle day: Day boat to Viet Hai village by bicycle, lunch in the village, kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai Dao.
Indochine Grand Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
The 2025 Indochine, 32 cabins, fewer guests than the original and a spa it does not have. Middle day: Local day boat to Viet Hai village on Cat Ba, by bicycle or electric van, lunch on the day boat.
Capella Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2020 ship, 30 cabins, the only Ava boat with a real swimming pool, plus an ocean slide and family suites. Middle day: Speedboat to Viet Hai village by bicycle or electric car, Ba Trai Dao beach, lunch on board, tea ceremony.
Catherine Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2023 Indochine-style ship, 39 cabins, built for couples. The 85 sqm Grand Suite costs little more than the Royal. Middle day: Day boat to Dong Tien Lake and Drum Cave by kayak, lunch on the day boat, Cua Van floating village by sampan or kayak.
Grand Pioneers Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Big, steady ship with eleven cabin types from 30 sqm to a 150 sqm Owner's Suite. Middle day: A day on the Explora boat into Bai Tu Long Bay: Thien Canh Son Cave, kayaking and a beach, lunch on board, Vung Vieng floating village.
Elite of the Seas – 3 Days/2 Nights
2022 ship with 35 cabins at a premium price. You pay for fit-out and service, not size: cabins are 23 to 28 sqm. Middle day: Slow morning and brunch, then speedboat to Viet Hai village, lunch in a bamboo house and a beach.
Aspira Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2020 ship with 22 cabins, a small ship for this route. Two sizes: 32 sqm suites or 55 sqm suites. Middle day: Tender to Viet Hai village by bicycle or electric car, lunch on the boat, kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai Dao.
Celina Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2026 build with 62 cabins, the largest new ship on Lan Ha Bay. Every balcony cabin is 45 sqm. Middle day: Speedboat to Cat Ba for Hospital Cave, Cat Ba National Park (hike to Ngu Lam Peak if you like) and lunch in Cat Ba Town.
Paradise Elegance Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2017 ship with 31 cabins. Choose 25 sqm balcony cabins or 35 sqm suites. Middle day: A day on the Paradise Explorer: Ho Dong Tien and Trong caves, Tien Ong Cave, lunch and afternoon tea on board.
Calista Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2025 ship with 38 cabins and six grades. The three entry cabins are 30 to 33 sqm and almost identical. Middle day: Day boat from Titop Island: Trinh Nu and Rooster caves by kayak, lunch on board, Ba Trai Dao beach, Me Cung Cave.
La SEN of the Bay Cruise
Ava-rated cruise with cabin options and a Lan Ha or Halong Bay itinerary.
La SEN of the Bay Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Three days and two nights on La SEN of the Bay Cruise, with a full middle day in the quieter water.
Cycad Grand Cruise
Ava-rated cruise with cabin options and a Lan Ha or Halong Bay itinerary.
Cycad Grand Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Three days and two nights on Cycad Grand Cruise, with a full middle day in the quieter water.
Garden Peak Cruise
Ava-rated cruise with cabin options and a Lan Ha or Halong Bay itinerary.
Garden Peak Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Three days and two nights on Garden Peak Cruise, with a full middle day in the quieter water.
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