Ambassador and Ambassador Signature are both overnight cruises sold by Ava Travel, a Hanoi travel agency, one on Halong Bay and one 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 $165 per person, Oct to Apr
See Ambassador prices and dates
from $167 per person, Oct to Apr
See Ambassador Signature prices and datesThe short answer
- Price: close to the same in peak season, October to April: $165 on Ambassador, $167 on Ambassador Signature.
- From May to September the cheapest cabins are $165 on Ambassador and $167 on Ambassador Signature.
- Route: Ambassador sails Halong Bay, Ambassador Signature sails Lan Ha Bay.
- Ship size: Ambassador Signature is the smaller ship with 39 cabins; Ambassador has 46.
- Families: Ambassador has 1 cabin type for three or more guests, Ambassador Signature has none.
- 3 days 2 nights: both offer it, from $330 on Ambassador and $340 on Ambassador Signature per person.
Side by side
| Ambassador | Ambassador Signature | |
|---|---|---|
| Bay | Halong Bay | Lan Ha Bay |
| Star rating | 5-Star Luxury | 5-Star Luxury |
| Departs from | Halong International Cruise Port | – |
| Cabins on board | 46 | 39 |
| Cabin types | 6 | 4 |
| Cabin sizes | 30 to 90 sqm | 28 to 35 sqm |
| Every cabin has a balcony | Yes | Yes |
| Cabins for 3 or more | Deluxe Triple (3 pax) | None |
| 2 days 1 night, Oct to Apr | from $165 | from $167 |
| 2 days 1 night, May to Sep | from $165 | from $167 |
| 3 days 2 nights | from $330 | from $340 |
| Day 1 route | Halong International Cruise Port – Luon Cave – Ti Top Island | Hanoi to Halong Port and Lan Ha Bay (Lunch & Dinner Included) |
| Day 2 route | Sung Sot Cave – Halong International Cruise Port | Lan Ha Bay, Dark and Light Cave, Halong (Breakfast Included) |
Which one should you book?
- You travel as three or more in one cabin: Ambassador has more family cabin types.
- You prefer fewer guests on board: Ambassador Signature.
- You want Halong Bay rather than Lan Ha Bay: Ambassador.
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
Ambassador cabins
| Cabin | Size | Guests | May to Sep | Oct to Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe | 30 sqm | 2 | $165 | $165 |
| Suite | 42 sqm | 2 | $210 | $210 |
| Presidential Suite | 90 sqm | 2 | $340 | $340 |
| Premium | 30 sqm | 2 | $175 | $175 |
| Captain Suite | 45 sqm | 2 | $220 | $220 |
| Deluxe Triple (3 pax) | 30 sqm | 3 | $163 | $163 |
Cabins for 3 or more show the price per person with the cabin full.
Ambassador Signature cabins
| Cabin | Size | Guests | May to Sep | Oct to Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassador Balcony | 28 sqm | 2 | $167 | $167 |
| Executive | 28 sqm | 2 | $182 | $182 |
| Suite | 35 sqm | 2 | $212 | $212 |
| Captain’s View Suite | 35 sqm | 2 | $232 | $232 |
Day 1 on board
Ambassador, day 1
- 10:00Check in at the Ambassador lounge, ground floor of Halong International Cruise Port, Bai Chay.
- 12:00Board Ambassador Cruise. Itinerary and safety briefing in the Piano Lounge.
- 12:45Buffet lunch as the ship cruises through Halong Bay.
- 14:30Luon Cave and its arched passage. Go by bamboo boat with a local rower, or by kayak at extra cost.
- 16:00Ti Top Island. Swim from the beach or climb for the 360 degree view. Or stay on board for the sundeck, afternoon tea or the jacuzzi.
- 17:30The ship anchors for the night. Cooking class, or sunset and canapés in the Piano Lounge or on the sundeck.
- 19:00Dinner on the sundeck, weather permitting, with live music (no band on Mondays).
- 21:00Live music, squid fishing, or a quiet night in your cabin.
Ambassador Signature, day 1
- 08:00 – 08:30Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Transfer is an add-on, quoted separately. Ava confirms the pickup point after booking.
- 08:30 – 11:00Road transfer to Halong International Cruise Port, about 2.5 hours.
- 11:30Check in at the Ambassador Lounge inside the port terminal.
- 12:00Board the ship. Welcome drink and safety briefing from the cruise manager in the Piano Lounge.
- 12:30 – 13:30Lunch served while the vessel sails out to Lan Ha Bay.
- 14:30 – 16:00Viet Hai Village . Walk through the fish lakes, bee houses and old village homes, or try a fish foot massage. If you would rather stay on board, there are homemade cakes and sun loungers on the top deck, and the spa takes bookings at extra cost.
- 16:30 – 17:30Cooking class and happy hour as the ship moves to the overnight anchorage. Canapes are complimentary.
- 18:00Sunset over the bay from the sundeck.
- 19:00 – 20:30Dinner in the restaurant.
- After dinnerLive piano music (drinks at extra cost), squid fishing from the deck, or a film in your cabin. Overnight on board.
Questions
Which is cheaper, Ambassador or Ambassador Signature?
Ambassador. In peak season, October to April, it starts at $165 per person against $167 for Ambassador Signature. From May to September the cheapest cabins are $165 on Ambassador and $167 on Ambassador Signature. Prices are per person with two sharing a cabin.
Do Ambassador and Ambassador Signature sail the same bay?
No. Ambassador sails Halong Bay and Ambassador Signature sails Lan Ha Bay.
Can I book Ambassador or Ambassador Signature for 3 days 2 nights?
Yes, both. Ambassador from $330 and Ambassador Signature from $340 per person.
Which is better for families, Ambassador or Ambassador Signature?
Ambassador has 1 cabin type for three or more guests (Deluxe Triple (3 pax)); Ambassador Signature has none.
Compare more: all cruises with prices · 2 day 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.
