Lan Ha Bay sits south of the main Halong route, off Cat Ba Island. Same limestone towers, noticeably fewer boats at the anchorages, and more of the itinerary spent kayaking and swimming rather than queueing for a cave. These are the 102 cruises (2 day and 3 day packages) in the Ava Travel catalogue that sail it, at per-person high-season prices from $110 to $745.
Travelling as a family? On Lan Ha Bay Ava Travel sells private family rooms for four or five people on Capella (pool and ocean slide), Peony (56 sqm, priced per room), Lyra Grandeur, Orchid, Orchid Trendy, Orchid Luxury, Orchid Premium, Sena, Venus and Venezia, and private triple cabins on Aqua of the Seas, Mon Cheri, Halora Nova and eight more. Whole-room prices for each are in our family cruise guide.
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Capella Cruise Ultimate Family Fun with Ocean Slide
2020 ship, 30 cabins, the only Ava boat with a real swimming pool, plus an ocean slide and family suites.
Azura Cruise
2025 ship, 30 cabins, three cabin types: 34 sqm balcony suites or the 66 sqm Imperial Suite. Has a lift.
Peony Cruise
2018 ship, 20 cabins. Family cabins of 56 sqm are sold per room, so a family of six pays one cabin price.
Ambassador Signature Cruise
2023 ship with 39 cabins on Lan Ha Bay, from balcony cabins up to the Captain's View Suite.
Lyra Grandeur Cruise
2025 ship with 33 cabins and nine cabin types, plus jacuzzi, spa and sauna. Same cabin plan as Capella.
Elite of the Seas
2022 ship with 35 cabins at a premium price. You pay for fit-out and service, not size: cabins are 23 to 28 sqm.
Ambassador Signature Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2023 ship with 39 cabins on Lan Ha Bay, from balcony cabins up to the Captain's View Suite. Middle day: Dark and Bright Cave, Trung Trang Cave and Cat Ba National Park.
Kairos Cruise
Steel ship launched 2025 with 29 cabins, every one with a balcony and a bathtub.
Metta Cruise
2022 ship, 25 cabins, 35 sqm entry cabins, and pickup from Hanoi by limousine van.
Indochine Cruise
The original Indochine: 2019, 45 cabins, the lowest entry price of the three Indochine ships.
Mila Grand Cruise
2026 ship, 27 cabins, all with a balcony. The 45 sqm Junior Suite is the most floor area for the money Ava sells.
Aqua Of The Seas Cruise
2023 ship, 32 cabins. Entry suites are 38 sqm and the President Suite is 160 sqm.
Venezia Cruise
Lan Ha Bay ship with balcony cabins and a 32 sqm Family Connecting Cabin sold per room.
Amanda Luxury Cruise
2017 ship, 20 cabins, three cabin types. The second morning goes ashore to Quan Y Cave, a wartime hospital on Cat Ba.
Genesis Luxury Regal Cruise
20 cabins since 2019, with its own private lounge at Tuan Chau and two real family suites of 40 sqm.
Oasis Bay Cruise
2015 boat, 22 cabins, the only Ava ship with karaoke, plus a jacuzzi pool and bar. Sociable rather than quiet.
Calypso Cruise
Wooden boat from 2019, 20 cabins. The second morning goes ashore on Cat Ba to walk Trung Trang Grotto.
Majesty Prime Cruise
Launched 2025, 24 cabins, all with a balcony. The second morning you kayak Tra Bau at your own pace.
Aspira cruise
2020 ship with 22 cabins, a small ship for this route. Two sizes: 32 sqm suites or 55 sqm suites.
Sena cruise
Small 2019 ship with 16 cabins, including a 40 sqm Terrace Suite that takes three adults.
Amour Cruise
2020 ship, 22 cabins, four simple cabin types from 28 sqm suites to a 48 sqm Honeymoon Suite.
Le Journey Elegance Cruise
Launched 2025, 22 cabins. Afternoon at Tra Bau, a Kong: Skull Island filming spot, and an easy second day.
Halora Nova Cruise
Steel ship launched 2026 with 40 cabins, all with a balcony, and the lowest entry fare of the 2026 builds.
La Pandora Cruise
24 cabins since 2019, at the affordable end. Two cabins share one price; only the Suite Balcony has a balcony.
Erina Cruise
Launched 2023, 27 cabins, nearly all with a balcony. Outdoor jacuzzi pool and a genuine three-bed cabin.
La Casta Cruise
2020 ship, 22 cabins. Bigger top suite than its sister Regal, and a 40 sqm Family Triple.
La Casta Regal Cruise
2020 ship, 24 cabins. The shorter road transfer of the two La Castas, about 2.5 hours from the Old Quarter.
Venus Cruise
2023 ship with 29 cabins and 40 sqm entry cabins, the most space for the money on Lan Ha.
V'Spirit Cruises
2018 ship, 18 cabins, with a real Junior Triple cabin and an afternoon stop at quiet Tra Bau.
Nostalgia Cruise
2026 build, 26 cabins, the cheaper of the two Nostalgia twins, with 28 sqm entry suites.
La Regina Grand Cruise
27 cabins since 2019, with a 90 sqm two-level Duplex Suite that sleeps four adults.
Paradise Grand
Built 2020 with 39 cabins: steady at anchor, lots of deck space and a buffet restaurant. Good for families.
Rosy Cruise
2019 ship, 22 cabins. Known for its sunset party and for handling vegetarian and special diets properly.
Velar Of the Seas Cruise
Launched 2025 with 29 cabins and 40 sqm entry cabins. Day two kayaks Tra Bau, a Kong: Skull Island location.
Orient Legacy Cruise
2026 ship with 43 cabins named after Vietnamese cities. The Faifo Suite adds a balcony for a small step up.
Orchid Trendy Cruise
20 balcony cabins, the lowest-priced Orchid boat on the Lan Ha route.
Mon Cheri Cruise
2018 ship, 18 cabins, every cabin with a balcony and at least 35 sqm. Day two goes ashore on Cat Ba.
Rita Cruise
2022 ship, 34 cabins, with two proper triple cabins and a speedboat transfer out to the ship.
Celina Cruise
2026 build with 62 cabins, the largest new ship on Lan Ha Bay. Every balcony cabin is 45 sqm.
Diana Cruise
2025 ship with 56 cabins, all balcony cabins, same price all year. The 46 sqm Executive is the value pick.
Orchid Cruise
Orchid Classic: 14 balcony suites, family suites for four, Ao Ech kayaking and Trung Trang Cave.
Heritage Cruise Binh Chuan
20 suites since 2019, named after the first Vietnamese-run steamer on this coast. Vovinam on the sundeck.
Indochine Grand Cruise
The 2025 Indochine, 32 cabins, fewer guests than the original and a spa it does not have.
Nostalgia Sails Cruise
2026 build, 26 cabins, the larger-cabin Nostalgia twin, up to a 70 sqm Prestige Suite.
Sea Coral Cruise
Lan Ha Bay ship departing from Got Pier on the Cat Ba side, with three suite grades.
Harmony Boutique Cruise
2026 ship, 28 cabins. You go out to the ship by speedboat rather than a slow tender, and check in at its own lounge.
Venus Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2023 ship with 29 cabins and 40 sqm entry cabins, the most space for the money on Lan Ha. Middle day: Viet Hai Village, Ba Trai Dao and Dark and Bright Cave.
Orchid Luxury Cruise
Newest Orchid boat: 14 balcony suites, Tien Ong Cave, Cua Van village and Ao Ech.
Kairos Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Steel ship launched 2025 with 29 cabins, every one with a balcony and a bathtub. Middle day: Day boat to Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island and Ba Trai Dao beach.
Metta Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2022 ship, 25 cabins, 35 sqm entry cabins, and pickup from Hanoi by limousine van. Middle day: Viet Hai Village and Ba Trai Dao.
Mila Grand Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2026 ship, 27 cabins, all with a balcony. The 45 sqm Junior Suite is the most floor area for the money Ava sells. Middle day: Viet Hai Village and Ba Trai Dao.
Calypso Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Wooden boat from 2019, 20 cabins. The second morning goes ashore on Cat Ba to walk Trung Trang Grotto. Middle day: Viet Hai Village, Ba Trai Dao and Cat Ba.
Genesis Luxury Regal Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
20 cabins since 2019, with its own private lounge at Tuan Chau and two real family suites of 40 sqm. Middle day: Viet Hai Village and a natural beach.
Amanda Luxury Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2017 ship, 20 cabins, three cabin types. The second morning goes ashore to Quan Y Cave, a wartime hospital on Cat Ba. Middle day: Viet Hai Village, Tai Queo and Ba Trai Dao.
Majesty Prime Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Launched 2025, 24 cabins, all with a balcony. The second morning you kayak Tra Bau at your own pace. Middle day: Viet Hai Village, Three Peaches Beach and Tra Bau.
Amour Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2020 ship, 22 cabins, four simple cabin types from 28 sqm suites to a 48 sqm Honeymoon Suite. Middle day: Viet Hai Village.
Le Journey Elegance Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Launched 2025, 22 cabins. Afternoon at Tra Bau, a Kong: Skull Island filming spot, and an easy second day. Middle day: Viet Hai Village and Ba Trai Dao.
V'Spirit Cruises – 3 Days/2 Nights
2018 ship, 18 cabins, with a real Junior Triple cabin and an afternoon stop at quiet Tra Bau. Middle day: Viet Hai Village, Ba Trai Dao and Bright Cave.
Stellar of the Seas Cruise
22 cabins since 2018, the highest-rated Lan Ha ship Ava sells. Cabins are 28 to 32 sqm; you pay for service.
La Pandora Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
24 cabins since 2019, at the affordable end. Two cabins share one price; only the Suite Balcony has a balcony. Middle day: Viet Hai Village and Van Boi.
Orchid Premium Cruise
Only 5 suites with butler service, on the Orchid Lan Ha route.
Erina Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Launched 2023, 27 cabins, nearly all with a balcony. Outdoor jacuzzi pool and a genuine three-bed cabin. Middle day: Viet Hai Village and Ba Trai Dao.
La Casta Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2020 ship, 22 cabins. Bigger top suite than its sister Regal, and a 40 sqm Family Triple. Middle day: Viet Hai Village.
La Casta Regal Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2020 ship, 24 cabins. The shorter road transfer of the two La Castas, about 2.5 hours from the Old Quarter. Middle day: Viet Hai Village.
La Regina Grand Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
27 cabins since 2019, with a 90 sqm two-level Duplex Suite that sleeps four adults. Middle day: Viet Hai Village and Ba Trai Dao.
Mon Cheri Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2018 ship, 18 cabins, every cabin with a balcony and at least 35 sqm. Day two goes ashore on Cat Ba. Middle day: Viet Hai Village.
Rosy Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2019 ship, 22 cabins. Known for its sunset party and for handling vegetarian and special diets properly. Middle day: Viet Hai Village, Three Peaches Beach and Bright Cave.
Orient Legacy Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2026 ship with 43 cabins named after Vietnamese cities. The Faifo Suite adds a balcony for a small step up. Middle day: Viet Hai Village and Ba Trai Dao.
Rita Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2022 ship, 34 cabins, with two proper triple cabins and a speedboat transfer out to the ship. Middle day: Viet Hai Village, Tai Keo Cave and Ba Trai Dao.
Paradise Grand – 3 Days/2 Nights
Built 2020 with 39 cabins: steady at anchor, lots of deck space and a buffet restaurant. Good for families. Middle day: Fish Genetics Research Farm, Ba Trai Dao, Tai Keo Cave and Dark Cave.
Heritage Line Ginger Cruise
Wooden ship with 12 cabins and a crew sized for 24 guests, at the top of the price range. Even the cheapest cabin is 37 sqm.
Heritage Cruise Binh Chuan – 3 Days/2 Nights
20 suites since 2019, named after the first Vietnamese-run steamer on this coast. Vovinam on the sundeck. Middle day: Viet Hai Village.
Orchid Luxury Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Newest Orchid boat: 14 suites with balconies and bathtubs facing the bay, plus spa and sauna, on its own route. Middle day: A day boat to Viet Hai village on Cat Ba Island, cycling through the village, lunch on the day boat, then Dark and Bright Cave in the afternoon.
Stellar of the Seas Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
22 cabins since 2018, the highest-rated Lan Ha ship Ava sells. Cabins are 28 to 32 sqm; you pay for service. Middle day: Ao Ech and Viet Hai Village.
Aqua Legend Cruise
Newest Aqua ship, 21 cabins, every one with a private balcony and a jacuzzi bathtub. Boards at Tuan Chau.
Aqua Legend Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Newest Aqua ship, 21 cabins, every one with a private balcony and a jacuzzi bathtub. Boards at Tuan Chau. Middle day: Day boat to Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island and a swim in Lan Ha Bay.
Azura Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2025 ship, 30 cabins, three cabin types: 34 sqm balcony suites or the 66 sqm Imperial Suite. Has a lift. Middle day: Day boat to Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba and the beach at Ba Trai Dao.
Halora Nova Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Steel ship launched 2026 with 40 cabins, all with a balcony, and the lowest entry fare of the 2026 builds. Middle day: Day boat and cycling to Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island.
Orchid Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Orchid Classic: 14 suites, all with balconies, an outdoor jacuzzi and the widest choice of family rooms in the Orchid fleet. Middle day: A day boat to Viet Hai village on Cat Ba Island, cycling through the village, lunch on the day boat, then an afternoon of kayaking or swimming in a quiet part of the bay.
Orchid Trendy Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
20 balcony cabins and an outdoor jacuzzi, the lowest-priced Orchid on the same programme as Orchid Classic. Middle day: A day boat to Viet Hai village on Cat Ba Island, cycling through the village, lunch on the day boat, then an afternoon of kayaking or swimming in a quiet part of the bay.
Orchid Premium Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Just 5 suites, about ten guests, each with a private terrace, a bathtub facing the bay and 24-hour butler. Middle day: A day boat to Viet Hai village on Cat Ba Island, cycling through the village, lunch on the day boat, then Dark and Bright Cave by kayak or bamboo boat.
Harmony Boutique Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2026 ship, 28 cabins. You go out to the ship by speedboat rather than a slow tender, and check in at its own lounge. Middle day: Viet Hai village on Cat Ba, lunch in the village, Ba Trai Dao, cooking class and a second night on board.
Velar Of the Seas Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Launched 2025 with 29 cabins and 40 sqm entry cabins. Day two kayaks Tra Bau, a Kong: Skull Island location. Middle day: Day boat to Cat Ba: Viet Hai village by bicycle, lunch on board, Ba Trai Dao beach.
Nostalgia Sails Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2026 build, 26 cabins, the larger-cabin Nostalgia twin, up to a 70 sqm Prestige Suite. Middle day: Day boat to Cat Ba: Viet Hai village by bicycle, lunch on board, kayaking at Ba Men Temple.
Lyra Grandeur Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2025 ship with 33 cabins and nine cabin types, plus jacuzzi, spa and sauna. Same cabin plan as Capella. Middle day: Speedboat to Viet Hai village (bicycle or electric car, rice wine, fish foot spa), swim at Ba Trai Dao, lunch back on board, tea ceremony.
Diana Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2025 ship with 56 cabins, all balcony cabins, same price all year. The 46 sqm Executive is the value pick. Middle day: Day boat to Viet Hai village by bicycle, lunch in the village, kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai Dao.
Nostalgia Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2026 build, 26 cabins, the cheaper of the two Nostalgia twins, with 28 sqm entry suites. Middle day: Day boat to Viet Hai village by bicycle, lunch on the day boat, Dark and Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayak.
Indochine Grand Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
The 2025 Indochine, 32 cabins, fewer guests than the original and a spa it does not have. Middle day: Local day boat to Viet Hai village on Cat Ba, by bicycle or electric van, lunch on the day boat.
Indochine Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
The original Indochine: 2019, 45 cabins, the lowest entry price of the three Indochine ships. Middle day: Local day boat to Viet Hai village on Cat Ba, by bicycle or electric van, lunch on the day boat.
Capella Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2020 ship, 30 cabins, the only Ava boat with a real swimming pool, plus an ocean slide and family suites. Middle day: Speedboat to Viet Hai village by bicycle or electric car, Ba Trai Dao beach, lunch on board, tea ceremony.
Elite of the Seas – 3 Days/2 Nights
2022 ship with 35 cabins at a premium price. You pay for fit-out and service, not size: cabins are 23 to 28 sqm. Middle day: Slow morning and brunch, then speedboat to Viet Hai village, lunch in a bamboo house and a beach.
Sena Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Small 2019 ship with 16 cabins, including a 40 sqm Terrace Suite that takes three adults. Middle day: Day boat to Viet Hai village by bicycle or tram, lunch, swimming and kayaking in Lan Ha Bay.
Aspira Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2020 ship with 22 cabins, a small ship for this route. Two sizes: 32 sqm suites or 55 sqm suites. Middle day: Tender to Viet Hai village by bicycle or electric car, lunch on the boat, kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai Dao.
Celina Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2026 build with 62 cabins, the largest new ship on Lan Ha Bay. Every balcony cabin is 45 sqm. Middle day: Speedboat to Cat Ba for Hospital Cave, Cat Ba National Park (hike to Ngu Lam Peak if you like) and lunch in Cat Ba Town.
Aqua Of The Seas Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2023 ship, 32 cabins. Entry suites are 38 sqm and the President Suite is 160 sqm. Middle day: Smaller boat to Viet Hai village by bicycle with a fish foot spa, lunch on board, kayaking at Tai Keo or a swim at Ba Trai Dao.
Peony Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
2018 ship, 20 cabins. Family cabins of 56 sqm are sold per room, so a family of six pays one cabin price. Middle day: Day boat to Viet Hai village by bicycle or e-cart, lunch on the day boat, kayaking and swimming in a quiet lagoon.
Sunlight Boutique 5 Cruise
Red-sailed junk with only 5 cabins from Beo Harbour on Cat Ba, about a dozen guests at most.
Sunlight Boutique 5 Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Red-sailed junk with only 5 cabins from Beo Harbour on Cat Ba, about a dozen guests at most. Middle day: Bike ride to Viet Hai village, then Ba Ham Lake's three lagoons by day boat.
Sunlight Boutique 7 Cruise
Red-sailed junk with 7 wood-panelled cabins and a grass-carpet sundeck, sailing from Beo Harbour on Cat Ba.
Sunlight Boutique 7 Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Red-sailed junk with 7 wood-panelled cabins and a grass-carpet sundeck, sailing from Beo Harbour on Cat Ba. Middle day: Bike ride to Viet Hai village, then Ba Ham Lake's three lagoons by day boat.
Sunlight Premium Cruise
9 cabins with big sea-view windows, two with a balcony, and dinner on the top deck at sunset. Sails from Cat Ba.
Sunlight Premium Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
9 cabins with big sea-view windows, two with a balcony, and dinner on the top deck at sunset. Sails from Cat Ba. Middle day: Bike ride to Viet Hai village, then Ba Ham Lake's three lagoons by day boat.
La SEN of the Bay Cruise
Ava-rated cruise with cabin options and a Lan Ha or Halong Bay itinerary.
La SEN of the Bay Cruise – 3 Days/2 Nights
Three days and two nights on La SEN of the Bay Cruise, with a full middle day in the quieter water.
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