Last updated 22 October 2026 by the Ava Travel team in Hanoi. Ava Travel (AVA TRAVEL AGENCY CO.,LTD, tax ID 0111323415) sells 96 Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay cruises online. Australian dollar amounts use 1 USD = 1.42 AUD on that day and are a guide only.
Which travel agency should I use to book a Halong Bay cruise from Australia?
The short answer: any registered company that names the exact boat, cabin and date in writing, takes card payment with a receipt, and replies in your time zone. Ava Travel is a Hanoi travel agency that books the cabin directly with the cruise line, charges in US dollars by card on its own website, and confirms your cabin in writing within 24 hours. Hanoi is 3 to 4 hours behind the east coast of Australia, and you can reach Ava Travel on WhatsApp.
Halong Bay cruise prices in Australian dollars
Ava Travel’s price for the cheapest cabin, per person, two sharing, 2 days 1 night:
| Cruise | Bay | Oct to Apr | May to Sep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peony Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | US$164 (about A$235) | US$145 (about A$205) |
| Sena cruise | Lan Ha Bay | US$150 (about A$215) | US$143 (about A$205) |
| Capella Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | US$225 (about A$320) | US$190 (about A$270) |
| Azura Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | US$202 (about A$286) | US$202 (about A$286) |
| Indochine Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | US$164 (about A$235) | US$150 (about A$215) |
| Swan Cruise | Bai Tu Long Bay | US$135 (about A$190) | US$135 (about A$190) |
| Hera Grand Cruise | Halong Bay | US$126 (about A$180) | US$117 (about A$165) |
| Diana Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | US$178 (about A$255) | US$178 (about A$255) |
| Kairos Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | US$150 (about A$215) | US$127 (about A$180) |
| Lyra Grandeur Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | US$245 (about A$350) | US$195 (about A$280) |
You pay in US dollars. Your Australian bank converts the amount and may add an international transaction fee, so check your card’s fee before you pay; a card without that fee keeps the total close to the figure above.
What Australians should check before booking
- The boat is named. Avoid listings that say “5 star cruise or similar”.
- Per person or per cabin. All prices above are per person with two sharing.
- Transfer from Hanoi. The shared shuttle from Hanoi Old Quarter is $35 per person return with Ava Travel, added at checkout if you want it.
- Visa. Check the current rules on Vietnam visas for tourists before you fly.
- Cancellation in writing. With Ava Travel you get a full refund if you cancel more than 30 days before check-in.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay for a Halong Bay cruise in Australian dollars?
Ava Travel charges in US dollars; your card converts it. The cruise lines’ own websites mostly charge in Vietnamese dong.
Is it cheaper to book with a local agency than from Australia?
Often, yes: local agencies sell at contract rates. On Ava Travel’s check of cruise lines’ own websites, Ava Travel was cheaper on more than half of the dates; see direct or through an agency. For how to tell a safe agency, see how to avoid Halong Bay cruise scams.
