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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Lan Ha Bay20 cabins · Cruise ship
Peony Cruise 2 Days/1 Night
Peony Cruise is a 20-cabin ship on Lan Ha Bay. Two days, one night with meals on board, visiting Trung Trang Cave. Ava Travel price: from $159 per person October to April, $136 May to September.
Comparing? Mon Cheri vs Peony · Peony vs Sena · Capella vs Peony
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
2 days · 1 night
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, 2 days 1 night. 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
Deluxe Balcony Cabin
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$272per cabin · 2 adults
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Premium Balcony Cabin
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$312per cabin · 2 adults
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Family Deluxe (3 pax)
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$513per cabin · 2 adults
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Exclusive Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$412per cabin · 2 adults
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Family Deluxe (4 pax)
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$573per 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
Peony Cruise is a 2018 ship with 20 cabins on Lan Ha Bay, from $159 per person.
The family cabins are sold per room, not per head
Family Deluxe is 56 sqm, at $513 for three people or $573 for four, and the four-berth version also takes two children. Because the price is per cabin, a family of six pays $573 in total rather than six separate fares.
Work it out per person and the four-berth room is $143 each, which is less than the couple cabin costs. Families are the best-served travellers on this ship.
For couples
Deluxe Balcony and Premium Balcony are both 28 sqm, at $137 and $157. The twenty dollars is deck position. Exclusive Suite is 45 sqm at $207 and is the only real upgrade in space.
Facilities are strong for a 20-cabin ship
Restaurant, bar, spa and massage, jacuzzi pool and wifi. Most ships this size carry a restaurant and a sundeck and stop there.
Before you book
Peony is a 2018 hull, so seven years older than Azura or Diana on the same bay, and priced $34 to $40 lower at entry. High season adds around 17 percent on the couple cabins and 10 percent on the family rooms.
Where to book Peony Cruise, and is it cheaper direct?
You can book Peony Cruise online with Ava Travel, a travel agency in Hanoi, from $159 per person from October to April and $136 from May to September (Deluxe Balcony Cabin, two guests sharing). You pay by card at checkout and we confirm your cabin within 1 hour.
We compared our price with Peony Cruises' own booking site for the same cabin, two adults, one night. For each date we took the lowest rate on their site, which can be an early booking or non refundable deal. Prices per person, October to April first, then May to September:
| Cabin | Cruise line's own site | Ava Travel |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Balcony Cabin | $180, $165 | $159, $136 |
| Premium Balcony Cabin | $198, $181 | $172, $156 |
| Exclusive Suite | $270, $247 | $234, $206 |
On every date we checked, Ava Travel was $21 to $41 per person cheaper. Prices checked on 15 October 2026 for trips from November 2026 to August 2027. Cruise lines change their rates, so check the price for your date in the booking table above.
Booking with Ava Travel also gets you a shared shuttle from Hanoi Old Quarter ($35 per person return) or a private car, and WhatsApp help before and during your trip.
Comparing ships? Mon Cheri vs Peony · Peony vs Sena
Is Peony Cruise worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Peony Cruise is a 5-star cruise on Lan Ha Bay with 20 cabins. It is worth it if you want what it does best: every cabin has a private balcony. The main thing to weigh up: high season (October to April) costs about 17% more than May to September.
Good reasons to pick it
- Every cabin has a private balcony.
- Family rooms are sold per room, not per head: Family Deluxe (4 pax) takes 4 guests for $573 in total from May to September, about $143 each.
- The largest room, Family Deluxe (3 pax), is 56 m² if you want real space.
- It also runs a 3 days 2 nights trip, from $275 per person (May to September).
Worth knowing before you book
- High season (October to April) costs about 17% more than May to September.
Best for: families.
2026 prices on Peony Cruise
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Balcony Cabin (28 m²) | $136 | $159 | per person |
| Premium Balcony Cabin (28 m²) | $156 | $172 | per person |
| Exclusive Suite (45 m²) | $206 | $234 | per person |
| Family Deluxe (4 pax) (56 m²) | $143 | $157 | per person, room for up to 4, $573 / $629 for the whole room |
| Family Deluxe (3 pax) (56 m²) | $171 | $188 | per person, room for up to 3, $513 / $564 for the whole room |
These are Ava Travel's prices for this ship, as charged by our booking table, in US dollars, including taxes. The table above this section shows the exact price for your date.
Peony Cruise: questions travellers ask
How much does Peony Cruise cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $136 per person from May to September and $159 per person from October to April, sharing a double cabin. A 3 days 2 nights trip starts at $275 per person from May to September. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Does Peony Cruise have family rooms?
Yes. Family Deluxe (3 pax) takes up to 3 guests, $513 for the whole room from May to September. Family Deluxe (4 pax) takes up to 4 guests, $573 for the whole room from May to September.
How many cabins does Peony Cruise have?
Peony Cruise has 20 cabins and sails on Lan Ha Bay.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Peony Cruise?
No. You can add it at checkout: the shared shuttle bus (also called the shared limousine) is $20 per person one way or $35 per person return, and a private car is from $165 return. We confirm the pickup time with your cabin, within 1 hour of booking. Pickup times, piers and private car prices are in our Hanoi to Halong Bay transfer guide.
Last updated: 27 September 2026.
What's included
WifiJacuzzi poolSpa & massageBarRestaurant
The 2 days · 1 night itinerary
Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Tra Bau
- 08:00 – 08:30 Limousine pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter if you add the transfer.
- 11:30 Meet the crew at the lounge, No. 34, Tuan Chau Marina.
- 12:00 – 12:30 Support boat out to the ship, with a briefing on the route.
- 13:00 Welcome drink and seafood lunch as the ship sails for Lan Ha Bay.
- 15:30 Kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau, or the jacuzzi on board.
- 17:30 – 18:30 Spring roll cooking demonstration, or sunset from the top deck. Happy hour (buy 1, get 1 free).
- 19:30 Dinner.
- 21:00 – 22:00 The sky bar (extra cost), the spa, or squid fishing.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba – Tuan Chau
- 06:00 Tai Chi at sunrise.
- 06:45 – 07:15 Breakfast as the ship cruises to Gia Luan jetty.
- 07:30 – 09:00 About 30 minutes by road from Gia Luan to Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island.
- 09:30 Back on board to check out, then brunch. Settle any bar bills.
- 10:30 – 11:00 Disembark and transfer back to Block 34, Tuan Chau Marina.
- 11:30 – 12:00 Ready to leave 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
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“Whenever we had questions or needed assistance, the response was prompt, helpful, and reassuring.”
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