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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Halong Bay31 cabins · Cruise ship
Paradise Elegance Cruise 2 days/ 1 night
Paradise Elegance Cruise is a 31-cabin ship on Halong Bay. Two days, one night with meals on board, visiting Ti Top Island. Ava Travel price: from $170 per person October to April, $144 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
Halong 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
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$288per cabin · 2 adults
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Executive Balcony
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$314per cabin · 2 adults
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Captain View Terrace Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$444per cabin · 2 adults
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Elegance Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$398per 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.
Halong Bay cruise overview
Paradise Elegance is a 2017 ship with 31 cabins on Halong Bay, from $170 per person.
Two sizes across four grades
Deluxe Balcony and Executive Balcony are both 25 sqm, at $145 and $157. Elegance Suite and Captain View Terrace Suite are both 35 sqm, at $200 and $222.
The real choice is 25 sqm or 35 sqm, and the gap is about $55. Within each pair you are choosing a deck.
Cabins are on the small side for the price
At $145 for 25 sqm, Paradise Elegance is not the space bargain of the Halong fleet. Hera gives 35 sqm for $103 and Ambassador 30 sqm for $165. What Paradise offers instead is a jacuzzi pool and wifi, which Hera does not have.
On board
Restaurant, bar, jacuzzi pool, sundeck, wifi and a cooking class.
High season adds most to the cheap cabins
Deluxe Balcony goes $145 to $170 and Executive $157 to $188, both around 18 to 20 percent. The Captain View Terrace rises only 10 percent, $222 to $245. In December the suites are relatively better value than they look now.
Before you book
This is a 2017 hull. If a recent build matters to you, Calista, Aimee and Du Yen are all 2025 ships on the same bay, starting between $165 and $180.
Is Paradise Elegance Cruise worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Paradise Elegance Cruise is a 5-star cruise on Halong Bay with 31 cabins. It is worth it if you want what it does best: every cabin has a private balcony. The main thing to weigh up: there is no family room, so a family of four needs two cabins.
Good reasons to pick it
- Every cabin has a private balcony.
- It also runs a 3 days 2 nights trip, from $315 per person (May to September).
Worth knowing before you book
- There is no family room, so a family of four needs two cabins.
- 31 cabins makes it a big ship, so expect more people at each activity.
- High season (October to April) costs about 18% more than May to September.
Best for: couples.
2026 prices on Paradise Elegance Cruise
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe balcony (25 m²) | $144 | $170 | per person |
| Executive Balcony (25 m²) | $157 | $187 | per person |
| Elegance Suite (35 m²) | $199 | $225 | per person |
| Captain View Terrace Suite (35 m²) | $222 | $245 | per person |
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.
Where to book Paradise Elegance Cruise: Ava, the cruise line or a booking site?
You can book with the cruise line directly, on a large booking site, or with us. What you get by booking with Ava Travel:
- The price for your exact date and cabin before you pay, with secure online checkout.
- Your cabin and Hanoi pickup confirmed within 1 hour of booking.
- One contact on WhatsApp for the cruise and the transfer, a local team in Hanoi.
On 24 September 2026 we checked the price of every room type on Paradise Elegance Cruise (2 days 1 night trip) against a leading Halong cruise booking site. Our price was the same or lower for each room type, in both seasons.
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How much does Paradise Elegance Cruise cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $144 per person from May to September and $170 per person from October to April, sharing a double cabin. A 3 days 2 nights trip starts at $315 per person from May to September. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Does Paradise Elegance Cruise have family rooms?
No. The largest cabin sleeps 2, so a family of four books two cabins.
How many cabins does Paradise Elegance Cruise have?
Paradise Elegance Cruise has 31 cabins and sails on Halong Bay.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Paradise Elegance 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
RestaurantBarJacuzzi poolSundeckWifiCooking class
The 2 days · 1 night itinerary
Tuan Chau – Ti Top Island – Luon Cave
- 12:00 – 12:30 Check in at Tuan Chau Marina, then speedboat to the ship for a welcome drink and briefing.
- 13:00 – 14:30 Lunch on board as the ship cruises through Halong Bay.
- 14:30 – 15:30 Ti Top Island. Climb to the viewpoint or swim off the crescent beach.
- 16:00 – 17:00 The enclosed lake at Luon Cave, by bamboo boat or kayak.
- 17:15 – 19:00 Happy hour, a nem ran cooking class and live acoustic music on the L'Odyssée sundeck.
- 19:00 – 20:30 Western set menu dinner in Le Marin restaurant.
- 20:30 – 23:00 Live music in Le Piano Lounge, squid fishing, or a treatment at Le Parfum Spa (extra cost).
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Sung Sot Cave – Tuan Chau
- 06:30 Morning Tai Chi on the sundeck.
- 07:00 Pastries, coffee and tea.
- 07:45 – 08:45 Sung Sot Cave and its huge chambers.
- 08:50 Breakfast buffet past Thien Cung Cave, Dau Go Cave and Fighting Cock islet.
- 09:40 – 10:15 Check out, settle the bill and enjoy the last views.
- 10:15 – 10:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina.
Meals included: Light breakfast, breakfast buffet.
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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★★★★★
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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