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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Lan Ha Bay26 cabins · Cruise ship
Nostalgia Sails Cruise 3 Days/2 Nights
Nostalgia Sails three day, two night cruise in Lan Ha Bay, with Viet Hai village and Trung Trang Cave. From $332 per person, two... Ava Travel price: from $332.
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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
Heritage Cabin
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$664per cabin · 2 adults
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Legacy Cabin
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$784per cabin · 2 adults
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Regal Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$1064per cabin · 2 adults
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Prestige Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$1394per 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 Nostalgia Sails: a 2026 ship with 26 cabins, the larger-cabin sister of Nostalgia, sailing from Tuan Chau into Lan Ha Bay. The extra day is spent on a day boat to Cat Ba Island: Viet Hai village by bicycle, lunch on board, then kayaking at Ba Men Temple.
Day by day
Day 1: speedboat from Tuan Chau, lunch, Ba Trai Dao beach, overnight at Tra Bau.
Day 2: Viet Hai village, lunch on the day boat, Ba Men Temple, back on the ship around 16:00.
Day 3: Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island, brunch, back at Tuan Chau around 11:00.
Cabins and prices
Per cabin, 3 days 2 nights, two adults. October to April / May to September.
- Heritage Cabin, 30 sqm: $664 / $664.
- Legacy Cabin: $794 / $784.
- Regal Suite, 48 sqm: $1,074 / $1,064.
- Prestige Suite, 70 sqm: $1,414 / $1,394.
Booking
Pick your date and cabin above. Ava confirms the cabin and your Hanoi pickup within one hour of booking. The shuttle from Hanoi is not included and is quoted separately.
What's included
RestaurantBarSundeckCooking classKayakingSquid fishing
The 3 days · 2 nights itinerary
Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Ba Trai Dao – Tra Bau
- 08:00 – 08:30 Shuttle pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter if you add the transfer.
- 11:00 – 11:30 Check in at the Nostalgia lounge, Lot 33, Tuan Chau Marina, with tea.
- 11:45 – 12:00 Speedboat to Nostalgia Sails. Welcome drink and safety briefing.
- 12:45 – 13:00 Lunch as the ship sails through Halong Bay into Lan Ha Bay.
- 15:00 – 15:30 Ba Trai Dao beach for kayaking and swimming.
- 17:00 Back on board. The ship anchors at Tra Bau for the night; swim off the ship.
- 18:00 – 18:15 Cooking demonstration and happy hour (buy 1, get 1 free) at sunset.
- 19:15 – 19:30 Fusion dinner.
- 21:00 – 21:30 Drinks on the sundeck, squid fishing or board games.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Viet Hai Village – Ba Men Temple (day boat)
- 06:00 – 06:30 Tai Chi on the sundeck.
- 06:45 – 07:00 Breakfast.
- 07:45 – 08:00 Day boat to Viet Hai village on Cat Ba. Bicycle along the village path through forest and a dark tunnel (electric car at extra cost), an old straw and mud house, and a fish foot spa. Lunch on the day boat.
- 13:30 – 14:00 Ba Men Temple area for kayaking or time on a quiet beach.
- 16:00 – 16:30 Back on Nostalgia Sails. Swim, cooking class and happy hour at sunset.
- 19:00 – 19:30 Dinner.
- 21:00 – 21:30 Drinks on the top deck, squid fishing or board games. Massage can be booked with the cruise manager.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba – Tuan Chau
- 06:00 – 06:30 Tai Chi on the sundeck.
- 06:45 – 07:00 Light breakfast.
- 07:15 – 07:30 Bus across Cat Ba Island to Trung Trang Cave, 300 m long, in Cat Ba National Park.
- 09:45 – 10:00 Back on board to check out.
- 10:00 – 10:30 Brunch as the ship sails back.
- 11:00 – 11:45 Arrive at Tuan Chau. Guests with the transfer reach Hanoi around 14:30 – 15:00.
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 Nostalgia Sails 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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