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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Lan Ha Bay29 cabins · Cruise ship
Velar Of the Seas Cruise 3 Days/2 Nights
Velar of the Seas three day, two night cruise in Lan Ha Bay, with Viet Hai village and Ba Trai Dao beach. From $317... Ava Travel price: from $317.
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
3 days · 2 nights
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, 3 days 2 nights. 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
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$634per cabin · 2 adults
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Executive
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$674per cabin · 2 adults
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Premier
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$724per 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
The three day, two night programme on Velar of the Seas: launched in 2025 with 29 cabins, one of the largest ships Ava sells on Lan Ha Bay, and the entry cabin is 40 sqm. The extra day is spent on a day boat to Cat Ba Island: Viet Hai village by bicycle, lunch on board, then Ba Trai Dao beach.
Day by day
Day 1: tender from Tuan Chau, lunch, Dark and Bright Cave, a swim at Tra Bau, signature dinner.
Day 2: Viet Hai village inside Cat Ba National Park, lunch on the day boat, Ba Trai Dao beach, back on the ship at 15:30.
Day 3: a floating village, brunch, back at Tuan Chau around 11:15.
Cabins and prices
Per cabin, 3 days 2 nights, two adults, same price all year.
- Senior, 40 sqm: $634.
- Executive: $674.
- Premier: $724.
Booking
Pick your date and cabin above. Ava confirms the cabin and your Hanoi pickup within one hour of booking. Transfers from Hanoi are not included and are quoted separately.
What's included
RestaurantBarSpaSundeckWifi
The 3 days · 2 nights itinerary
Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Dark and Bright Cave – Tra Bau
- 11:45 Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbour.
- 12:15 – 13:00 Tender to Velar of the Seas.
- 13:15 Lunch as the ship sails into Lan Ha Bay.
- 14:15 – 15:30 Dark and Bright Cave by kayak or by bamboo boat rowed by a local.
- 17:00 – 17:30 Swimming at Tra Bau, or the pool on the first deck.
- 17:45 Sunset party with fruit and snacks at the Velar Sky Bar, and happy hour.
- 18:00 Vietnamese cooking demonstration.
- 19:00 Signature dinner.
- 20:30 Drinks at the bar, squid fishing, spa (extra cost) or the rooftop deck.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Viet Hai Village – Ba Trai Dao (day boat)
- 06:00 Tai Chi on the sundeck.
- 07:00 Breakfast.
- 07:50 Day boat to Viet Hai, a village inside Cat Ba National Park.
- 10:30 Bicycle (or electric car) through the forest and rice fields, and a visit to an old house built from straw, mud and bamboo.
- 12:00 Back on the day boat. Lunch on board.
- 13:30 Ba Trai Dao beach for swimming or kayaking.
- 15:30 Back on Velar of the Seas: cooking demonstration, sunset party, sundeck.
- 19:00 Signature dinner.
- 20:30 Bar, spa, squid fishing, games or karaoke.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Floating village – Tuan Chau
- 06:00 – 06:30 Tai Chi on the sundeck, or early tea and coffee.
- 06:15 – 07:20 Light breakfast.
- 07:20 – 08:00 Visit a floating village in the bay.
- 09:00 – 09:30 Check out. Luggage outside the door by 09:00.
- 09:30 – 10:20 Brunch in the fourth-floor restaurant as the ship sails back.
- 10:30 Tender to the dock.
- 11:15 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina.
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
5.0Tripadvisor rating
These are real Tripadvisor reviews of Ava Travel as your booking agent, quoted word for word. They are not reviews of Velar Of the Seas Cruise 3 Days/2 Nights 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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