Celina and Capella 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 $182 per person, Oct to Apr, $170 May to Sep
See Celina prices and dates
from $225 per person, Oct to Apr, $190 May to Sep
See Capella prices and datesThe short answer
- Price: Celina is $43 cheaper per person in peak season, October to April ($182 against $225).
- From May to September the cheapest cabins are $170 on Celina and $190 on Capella.
- Route: both sail Lan Ha Bay.
- Ship size: Capella is the smaller ship with 30 cabins; Celina has 62.
- Cabin size: the entry cabin on Celina is 45 sqm, on Capella 32 sqm.
- Families: Capella has 2 cabin types for three or more guests, Celina has none.
- 3 days 2 nights: both offer it, from $362 on Celina and $435 on Capella per person.
Side by side
| Celina | Capella | |
|---|---|---|
| Bay | Lan Ha Bay | Lan Ha Bay |
| Star rating | 5-Star Luxury | 5-Star Luxury |
| Departs from | Tuan Chau | Tuan Chau |
| Cabins on board | 62 | 30 |
| Cabin types | 5 | 7 |
| Cabin sizes | 45 to 80 sqm | 32 to 57 sqm |
| Every cabin has a balcony | Yes | Not all |
| Cabins for 3 or more | None | Sky Family Suite (4 pax), Harmony Family Suite (5 pax) |
| 2 days 1 night, Oct to Apr | from $182 | from $225 |
| 2 days 1 night, May to Sep | from $170 | from $190 |
| 3 days 2 nights | from $362 | from $435 |
| Day 1 route | Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Viet Hai Village – Van Boi | Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Frog Lagoon |
| Day 2 route | Dark and Bright Cave – Tuan Chau | Dark and Bright Cave – Tuan Chau |
Which one should you book?
- Price matters most: Celina.
- You travel as three or more in one cabin: Capella has more family cabin types.
- You want more room in the cheapest cabin: Celina.
- You prefer fewer guests on board: Capella.
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
Celina cabins
| Cabin | Size | Guests | May to Sep | Oct to Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Balcony Suite | 45 sqm | 2 | $170 | $182 |
| Senior Balcony Suite | 45 sqm | 2 | $187 | $207 |
| Executive Balcony Suite | 45 sqm | 2 | $202 | $222 |
| Moon Suite | 60 sqm | 2 | $315 | $352 |
| Celina Suite with Terrace | 80 sqm | 2 | $670 | $747 |
Capella cabins
| Cabin | Size | Guests | May to Sep | Oct to Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Suite | 32 sqm | 2 | $190 | $225 |
| Harmony Suite | 32 sqm | 2 | $207 | $247 |
| Sky Suite | 32 sqm | 2 | $230 | $275 |
| Sky Family Suite (4 pax) | 43 sqm | 4 | $205 | $236 |
| La Suite De Capella | 57 sqm | 2 | $435 | $495 |
| Sky Terrace Suite | 45 sqm | 2 | $290 | $340 |
| Harmony Family Suite (5 pax) | 48 sqm | 5 | $180 | $208 |
Cabins for 3 or more show the price per person with the cabin full.
Day 1 on board
Celina, day 1
- 08:20 – 08:50Pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter if you add the transfer.
- 12:15 – 12:30Check in at the waiting lounge, Tuan Chau, then a transfer boat out to Celina of the Sea.
- 13:00 – 13:30Board near Finger Islet. Welcome drink, safety briefing and cabin check-in, then lunch past Turtle and Man Head islets.
- 15:00Viet Hai Village by bicycle or electric car, a quiet village inside Cat Ba National Park.
- 17:00Back on board for swimming and kayaking at Van Boi.
- 18:30Cooking class with the chef, then the sunset party with fruit, cakes and tea.
- 19:15 – 19:30Buffet dinner with seafood and Vietnamese dishes.
- 21:00Music, squid fishing or a quiet evening on deck. Overnight in Lan Ha Bay.
Capella, day 1
- MorningPick-up in Hanoi if you add the transfer, to Tuan Chau International Port. Board, welcome drink and cabin check-in.
- AfternoonLunch as the ship sails into Lan Ha Bay. Frog Lagoon (Ao Ech) for kayaking or stand-up paddle (extra cost), then the waterslide, the Oasis pool and jacuzzi, or the floating ocean pool.
- EveningCooking demonstration and happy hour (buy 2, get 1 free), dinner, then squid fishing, mini-golf or the cigar and poker club.
Questions
Which is cheaper, Celina or Capella?
Celina. In peak season, October to April, it starts at $182 per person against $225 for Capella. From May to September the cheapest cabins are $170 on Celina and $190 on Capella. Prices are per person with two sharing a cabin.
Do Celina and Capella sail the same bay?
Yes, both sail Lan Ha Bay.
Can I book Celina or Capella for 3 days 2 nights?
Yes, both. Celina from $362 and Capella from $435 per person.
Which is better for families, Celina or Capella?
Capella has 2 cabin types for three or more guests (Sky Family Suite (4 pax), Harmony Family Suite (5 pax)); Celina has none.
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.
