Paradise Elegance and Ambassador are both overnight cruises sold by Ava Travel, a Hanoi travel agency, both on Halong Bay. Below is everything that differs between them, taken from the same booking pages you would book on: price in each season, cabins, ship size and the timed day 1 programme.
Ava Travel prices per person, two adults sharing a cabin, taken from Ava Travel’s live booking pages on 15 October 2026.
from $170 per person, Oct to Apr, $144 May to Sep
See Paradise Elegance prices and dates
from $165 per person, Oct to Apr
See Ambassador prices and datesThe short answer
- Price: close to the same in peak season, October to April: $170 on Paradise Elegance, $165 on Ambassador.
- From May to September the cheapest cabins are $144 on Paradise Elegance and $165 on Ambassador.
- Route: both sail Halong Bay.
- Ship size: Paradise Elegance is the smaller ship with 31 cabins; Ambassador has 46.
- Cabin size: the entry cabin on Ambassador is 30 sqm, on Paradise Elegance 25 sqm.
- Families: Ambassador has 1 cabin type for three or more guests, Paradise Elegance has none.
- 3 days 2 nights: both offer it, from $330 on Paradise Elegance and $330 on Ambassador per person.
Side by side
| Paradise Elegance | Ambassador | |
|---|---|---|
| Bay | Halong Bay | Halong Bay |
| Star rating | 5-Star Luxury | 5-Star Luxury |
| Departs from | Tuan Chau | Halong International Cruise Port |
| Cabins on board | 31 | 46 |
| Cabin types | 4 | 6 |
| Cabin sizes | 25 to 35 sqm | 30 to 90 sqm |
| Every cabin has a balcony | Yes | Yes |
| Cabins for 3 or more | None | Deluxe Triple (3 pax) |
| 2 days 1 night, Oct to Apr | from $170 | from $165 |
| 2 days 1 night, May to Sep | from $144 | from $165 |
| 3 days 2 nights | from $330 | from $330 |
| Day 1 route | Tuan Chau – Ti Top Island – Luon Cave | Halong International Cruise Port – Luon Cave – Ti Top Island |
| Day 2 route | Sung Sot Cave – Tuan Chau | Sung Sot Cave – Halong International Cruise Port |
Which one should you book?
- You travel as three or more in one cabin: Ambassador has more family cabin types.
- You want more room in the cheapest cabin: Ambassador.
- You prefer fewer guests on board: Paradise Elegance.
If none of these tips it either way, book on dates: pick your day and compare both on the cabin table. We answer on WhatsApp within an hour.
Cabins and prices
Paradise Elegance cabins
| Cabin | Size | Guests | May to Sep | Oct to Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe balcony | 25 sqm | 2 | $144 | $170 |
| Executive Balcony | 25 sqm | 2 | $157 | $187 |
| Captain View Terrace Suite | 35 sqm | 2 | $222 | $245 |
| Elegance Suite | 35 sqm | 2 | $199 | $225 |
Ambassador cabins
| Cabin | Size | Guests | May to Sep | Oct to Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe | 30 sqm | 2 | $165 | $165 |
| Suite | 42 sqm | 2 | $210 | $210 |
| Presidential Suite | 90 sqm | 2 | $340 | $340 |
| Premium | 30 sqm | 2 | $175 | $175 |
| Captain Suite | 45 sqm | 2 | $220 | $220 |
| Deluxe Triple (3 pax) | 30 sqm | 3 | $163 | $163 |
Cabins for 3 or more show the price per person with the cabin full.
Day 1 on board
Paradise Elegance, day 1
- 12:00 – 12:30Check in at Tuan Chau Marina, then speedboat to the ship for a welcome drink and briefing.
- 13:00 – 14:30Lunch on board as the ship cruises through Halong Bay.
- 14:30 – 15:30Ti Top Island. Climb to the viewpoint or swim off the crescent beach.
- 16:00 – 17:00The enclosed lake at Luon Cave, by bamboo boat or kayak.
- 17:15 – 19:00Happy hour, a nem ran cooking class and live acoustic music on the L'Odyssée sundeck.
- 19:00 – 20:30Western set menu dinner in Le Marin restaurant.
- 20:30 – 23:00Live music in Le Piano Lounge, squid fishing, or a treatment at Le Parfum Spa (extra cost).
Ambassador, day 1
- 10:00Check in at the Ambassador lounge, ground floor of Halong International Cruise Port, Bai Chay.
- 12:00Board Ambassador Cruise. Itinerary and safety briefing in the Piano Lounge.
- 12:45Buffet lunch as the ship cruises through Halong Bay.
- 14:30Luon Cave and its arched passage. Go by bamboo boat with a local rower, or by kayak at extra cost.
- 16:00Ti Top Island. Swim from the beach or climb for the 360 degree view. Or stay on board for the sundeck, afternoon tea or the jacuzzi.
- 17:30The ship anchors for the night. Cooking class, or sunset and canapés in the Piano Lounge or on the sundeck.
- 19:00Dinner on the sundeck, weather permitting, with live music (no band on Mondays).
- 21:00Live music, squid fishing, or a quiet night in your cabin.
Questions
Which is cheaper, Paradise Elegance or Ambassador?
Ambassador. In peak season, October to April, it starts at $165 per person against $170 for Paradise Elegance. From May to September the cheapest cabins are $144 on Paradise Elegance and $165 on Ambassador. Prices are per person with two sharing a cabin.
Do Paradise Elegance and Ambassador sail the same bay?
Yes, both sail Halong Bay.
Can I book Paradise Elegance or Ambassador for 3 days 2 nights?
Yes, both. Paradise Elegance from $330 and Ambassador from $330 per person.
Which is better for families, Paradise Elegance or Ambassador?
Ambassador has 1 cabin type for three or more guests (Deluxe Triple (3 pax)); Paradise Elegance has none.
Compare more: all cruises with prices · 2 day cruises. Star ratings are the class each operator sells the ship as. Payment is taken online at checkout; we confirm the cabin and hotel pickup within one hour.
