Orchid Premium and Orchid Luxury are both overnight cruises sold by Ava Travel, a Hanoi travel agency, both on Lan Ha 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 $375 per person, Oct to Apr
See Orchid Premium prices and dates
from $240 per person, Oct to Apr
See Orchid Luxury prices and datesThe short answer
- Price: Orchid Luxury is $135 cheaper per person in peak season, October to April ($240 against $375).
- From May to September the cheapest cabins are $375 on Orchid Premium and $240 on Orchid Luxury.
- Route: both sail Lan Ha Bay.
- Ship size: Orchid Premium is the smaller ship with 5 cabins; Orchid Luxury has 14.
- Cabin size: the entry cabin on Orchid Premium is 45 sqm, on Orchid Luxury 36 sqm.
- 3 days 2 nights: both offer it, from $745 on Orchid Premium and $450 on Orchid Luxury per person.
Side by side
| Orchid Premium | Orchid Luxury | |
|---|---|---|
| Bay | Lan Ha Bay | Lan Ha Bay |
| Star rating | 5-Star Luxury | 5-Star Luxury |
| Departs from | Tuan Chau | Tuan Chau |
| Cabins on board | 5 | 14 |
| Cabin types | 5 | 5 |
| Cabin sizes | 45 to 96 sqm | 36 to 72 sqm |
| Every cabin has a balcony | Not all | Yes |
| Cabins for 3 or more | Family Terrace Suite (4 pax), Family Premium Terrace Suite (4 pax) | Family Suite Balcony (4 pax), Family Premium Suite Balcony (4 pax) |
| 2 days 1 night, Oct to Apr | from $375 | from $240 |
| 2 days 1 night, May to Sep | from $375 | from $240 |
| 3 days 2 nights | from $745 | from $450 |
| Day 1 route | Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Ao Ech – Tra Bau | Tuan Chau – Tien Ong Cave – Cua Van – Tra Bau |
| Day 2 route | Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba – Tuan Chau | Ao Ech – Tuan Chau |
Which one should you book?
- Price matters most: Orchid Luxury.
- You want more room in the cheapest cabin: Orchid Premium.
- You prefer fewer guests on board: Orchid Premium.
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
Orchid Premium cabins
| Cabin | Size | Guests | May to Sep | Oct to Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace Suite | 45 sqm | 2 | $375 | $375 |
| Premium Terrace Suite | 48 sqm | 2 | $400 | $400 |
| Exclusive Suite | 65 sqm | 2 | $550 | $550 |
| Family Terrace Suite (4 pax) | 90 sqm | 4 | $398 | $398 |
| Family Premium Terrace Suite (4 pax) | 96 sqm | 4 | $434 | $434 |
Cabins for 3 or more show the price per person with the cabin full.
Orchid Luxury cabins
| Cabin | Size | Guests | May to Sep | Oct to Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suite Balcony | 36 sqm | 2 | $240 | $240 |
| Premium Suite Balcony | 36 sqm | 2 | $285 | $285 |
| Exclusive Suite | 45 sqm | 2 | $405 | $405 |
| Family Suite Balcony (4 pax) | 72 sqm | 4 | $238 | $238 |
| Family Premium Suite Balcony (4 pax) | 72 sqm | 4 | $260 | $260 |
Cabins for 3 or more show the price per person with the cabin full.
Day 1 on board
Orchid Premium, day 1
- 07:50 – 08:20Orchid bus leaves Hanoi for guests who add the transfer.
- 11:00 – 11:30Check in at the Orchid lounge, Lot 32, Tuan Chau Marina, with welcome tea.
- 11:45 – 12:00Speedboat to the ship. Welcome drink and safety briefing.
- 12:45Buffet lunch as the ship cruises into Halong and Lan Ha Bay.
- 14:45Kayaking at Ao Ech.
- 16:00Cruise on to Tra Bau, where the ship anchors for the night.
- 18:00Cooking demonstration, or happy hour at the bar at sunset. Massage is available at extra cost.
- 19:15Dinner.
- 21:00Squid fishing, a film in the restaurant, or drinks at the sundeck bar.
Orchid Luxury, day 1
- 07:50 – 08:20Orchid bus from Hanoi for guests who add the transfer.
- 11:00 – 11:30Check in at the Orchid lounge, Lot 32, Tuan Chau Marina.
- 11:45 – 12:00Speedboat out to the ship, welcome drink and safety briefing.
- 12:45Buffet lunch while cruising.
- 14:45 – 16:15Tien Ong Cave and Cua Van fishing village.
- 16:15 – 17:00Cruise to the overnight anchorage at Tra Bau.
- 18:00Cooking demonstration or happy hour at sunset. Massage is at extra cost.
- 19:15Dinner.
- 21:00Squid fishing, a film, or the sundeck bar.
Questions
Which is cheaper, Orchid Premium or Orchid Luxury?
Orchid Luxury. In peak season, October to April, it starts at $240 per person against $375 for Orchid Premium. From May to September the cheapest cabins are $375 on Orchid Premium and $240 on Orchid Luxury. Prices are per person with two sharing a cabin.
Do Orchid Premium and Orchid Luxury sail the same bay?
Yes, both sail Lan Ha Bay.
Can I book Orchid Premium or Orchid Luxury for 3 days 2 nights?
Yes, both. Orchid Premium from $745 and Orchid Luxury from $450 per person.
Which is better for families, Orchid Premium or Orchid Luxury?
Orchid Premium has 2 cabin types for three or more guests (Family Terrace Suite (4 pax), Family Premium Terrace Suite (4 pax)); Orchid Luxury has 2.
Compare more: all cruises with prices · Lan Ha Bay 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.
