Amanda Luxury and Amanda Premier are both overnight cruises sold by Ava Travel, a Hanoi travel agency, one on Lan Ha Bay and one on Halong 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 $147 per person, Oct to Apr, $132 May to Sep
See Amanda Luxury prices and dates
from $130 per person, Oct to Apr, $120 May to Sep
See Amanda Premier prices and datesThe short answer
- Price: Amanda Premier is $17 cheaper per person in peak season, October to April ($130 against $147).
- From May to September the cheapest cabins are $132 on Amanda Luxury and $120 on Amanda Premier.
- Route: Amanda Luxury sails Lan Ha Bay, Amanda Premier sails Halong Bay.
- Ship size: Amanda Luxury is the smaller ship with 20 cabins; Amanda Premier has 26.
- Cabin size: the entry cabin on Amanda Luxury is 30 sqm, on Amanda Premier 20 sqm.
- 3 days 2 nights: both offer it, from $282 on Amanda Luxury and $252 on Amanda Premier per person.
Side by side
| Amanda Luxury | Amanda Premier | |
|---|---|---|
| Bay | Lan Ha Bay | Halong Bay |
| Star rating | 4-Star Premium | 4-Star Premium |
| Departs from | Tuan Chau | Tuan Chau |
| Cabins on board | 20 | 26 |
| Cabin types | 3 | 3 |
| Cabin sizes | 30 to 45 sqm | 20 to 30 sqm |
| Every cabin has a balcony | Yes | Yes |
| Cabins for 3 or more | None | None |
| 2 days 1 night, Oct to Apr | from $147 | from $130 |
| 2 days 1 night, May to Sep | from $132 | from $120 |
| 3 days 2 nights | from $282 | from $252 |
| Day 1 route | Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Tra Bau | Tuan Chau – Luon Cave – Titop Island |
| Day 2 route | Dark & Bright Cave – Tuan Chau | Sung Sot Cave and back to Tuan Chau |
Which one should you book?
- Price matters most: Amanda Premier.
- You want more room in the cheapest cabin: Amanda Luxury.
- You prefer fewer guests on board: Amanda Luxury.
- You want Lan Ha Bay rather than Halong Bay: Amanda Luxury.
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
Amanda Luxury cabins
| Cabin | Size | Guests | May to Sep | Oct to Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Suite | 30 sqm | 2 | $132 | $147 |
| Senior Suite | 30 sqm | 2 | $147 | $160 |
| Royal Suite | 45 sqm | 2 | $162 | $172 |
Amanda Premier cabins
| Cabin | Size | Guests | May to Sep | Oct to Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Suite | 20 sqm | 2 | $120 | $130 |
| Senior Suite | 25 sqm | 2 | $135 | $145 |
| Royal Suite | 30 sqm | 2 | $145 | $162 |
Day 1 on board
Amanda Luxury, day 1
- 07:45 – 08:30Pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter if you add the transfer.
- 11:00 – 11:30Check in at the waiting lounge, Lot 12, Tuan Chau Marina.
- 12:30Tender to the ship, 30 to 45 minutes. Welcome drink and safety briefing.
- 13:00Lunch as the ship sails for Lan Ha Bay, past Finger and Candle islets.
- 15:30Kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau.
- 17:00 – 18:30Back on board for sunset over Lan Ha Bay.
- 19:00Dinner on the sundeck.
- 20:00 – 23:00Herbal foot bath, bamboo dance, a costume show, and the sky bar.
Amanda Premier
The timed programme is on the Amanda Premier page.
Questions
Which is cheaper, Amanda Luxury or Amanda Premier?
Amanda Premier. In peak season, October to April, it starts at $130 per person against $147 for Amanda Luxury. From May to September the cheapest cabins are $132 on Amanda Luxury and $120 on Amanda Premier. Prices are per person with two sharing a cabin.
Do Amanda Luxury and Amanda Premier sail the same bay?
No. Amanda Luxury sails Lan Ha Bay and Amanda Premier sails Halong Bay.
Can I book Amanda Luxury or Amanda Premier for 3 days 2 nights?
Yes, both. Amanda Luxury from $282 and Amanda Premier from $252 per person.
Which is better for families, Amanda Luxury or Amanda Premier?
Neither ship has cabins for more than two guests, so a family of three or four needs two cabins.
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.
