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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Lan Ha Bay26 cabins · Cruise ship
Nostalgia Cruise 3 Days/2 Nights
Nostalgia Cruise three day, two night cruise on Lan Ha Bay. From $265 per person, two adults sharing. Ava Travel price: from $290 per person October to April, $265 May to September.
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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
Princess Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$530per cabin · 2 adults
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Queen Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$614per cabin · 2 adults
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King Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$840per 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 Cruise, with 26 cabins on Lan Ha Bay. The second day is the one the short trip does not have: day boat to Viet Hai village by bicycle, lunch on the day boat, Dark and Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayak.
Day by day
Day 1: speedboat from Tuan Chau, lunch, kayaking at Ao Ech, overnight at Tra Bau.
Day 2: day boat to Viet Hai village by bicycle, lunch on the day boat, Dark and Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayak.
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.
- Princess Suite: $580 / $530.
- Queen Suite: $680 / $615.
- King Suite: $950 / $840.
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
RestaurantBarSundeckCooking classKayakingSquid fishing
The 3 days · 2 nights itinerary
Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Ao Ech – Tra Bau
- 08:00 – 08:30 Van pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter if you add the transfer.
- 11:00 – 11:30 Check in at Lot 33, Tuan Chau Marina, with tea.
- 11:45 – 12:00 Speedboat to Nostalgia. Welcome drink and safety briefing.
- 12:45 – 13:00 Lunch as the ship sails into Lan Ha Bay.
- 15:00 – 15:30 Kayaking at Ao Ech.
- 17:00 Back on board. The ship anchors at Tra Bau; 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 – Dark and Bright Cave (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. Bicycle through the 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 Dark and Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayak.
- 16:00 – 16:30 Back on Nostalgia. 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, 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.
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 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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