Lyra Grandeur and Capella are both overnight cruises sold by Ava Travel, a Hanoi travel agency, both 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 $245 per person, Oct to Apr, $195 May to Sep
See Lyra Grandeur prices and dates
from $225 per person, Oct to Apr, $190 May to Sep
See Capella prices and datesThe short answer
- Price: Capella is $20 cheaper per person in peak season, October to April ($225 against $245).
- From May to September the cheapest cabins are $195 on Lyra Grandeur and $190 on Capella.
- Route: both sail Lan Ha Bay.
- Families: Lyra Grandeur has 4 cabin types for three or more guests, Capella has 2.
- 3 days 2 nights: both offer it, from $452 on Lyra Grandeur and $435 on Capella per person.
Side by side
| Lyra Grandeur | Capella | |
|---|---|---|
| Bay | Lan Ha Bay | Lan Ha Bay |
| Star rating | 5-Star Luxury | 5-Star Luxury |
| Departs from | Tuan Chau | Tuan Chau |
| Cabins on board | 33 | 30 |
| Cabin types | 9 | 7 |
| Cabin sizes | 32 to 64 sqm | 32 to 57 sqm |
| Every cabin has a balcony | Not all | Not all |
| Cabins for 3 or more | Oasis Family Suite (4 pax), Harmony Family Suite (4 pax), Harmony Family Suite (5 pax), Duplex Family (4 pax) | Sky Family Suite (4 pax), Harmony Family Suite (5 pax) |
| 2 days 1 night, Oct to Apr | from $245 | from $225 |
| 2 days 1 night, May to Sep | from $195 | from $190 |
| 3 days 2 nights | from $452 | from $435 |
| Day 1 route | Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Frog Lagoon | Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Frog Lagoon |
| Day 2 route | Dark & Bright Cave – Tuan Chau | Dark and Bright Cave – Tuan Chau |
Which one should you book?
- Price matters most: Capella.
- You travel as three or more in one cabin: Lyra Grandeur has more family cabin types.
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
Lyra Grandeur cabins
| Cabin | Size | Guests | May to Sep | Oct to Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Suite | 32 sqm | 2 | $195 | $245 |
| Harmony Suite | 32 sqm | 2 | $215 | $270 |
| Oasis Family Suite (4 pax) | 44 sqm | 4 | $190 | $230 |
| Sky Suite | 32 sqm | 2 | $235 | $290 |
| Sky Terrace Suite | 45 sqm | 2 | $345 | $400 |
| Harmony Family Suite (4 pax) | 48 sqm | 4 | $213 | $240 |
| Harmony Family Suite (5 pax) | 48 sqm | 5 | $204 | $250 |
| Duplex Family (4 pax) | 64 sqm | 4 | $268 | $325 |
| La Suite de Lyra | 57 sqm | 2 | $445 | $505 |
Cabins for 3 or more show the price per person with the cabin full.
Capella cabins
| Cabin | Size | Guests | May to Sep | Oct to Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Suite | 32 sqm | 2 | $190 | $225 |
| Harmony Suite | 32 sqm | 2 | $207 | $247 |
| Sky Suite | 32 sqm | 2 | $230 | $275 |
| Sky Family Suite (4 pax) | 43 sqm | 4 | $205 | $236 |
| La Suite De Capella | 57 sqm | 2 | $435 | $495 |
| Sky Terrace Suite | 45 sqm | 2 | $290 | $340 |
| Harmony Family Suite (5 pax) | 48 sqm | 5 | $180 | $208 |
Cabins for 3 or more show the price per person with the cabin full.
Day 1 on board
Lyra Grandeur, day 1
- 08:15Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter if you add the transfer.
- 11:30 – 11:45Check in at the Lyra Grandeur lounge, Lot 20B, Tuan Chau Marina.
- 12:00 – 12:45Tender out to the ship.
- 12:45 – 13:00Lunch in the Harmony of the Sea restaurant as the ship sails for Lan Ha Bay.
- 13:00 – 14:30Welcome drink and safety briefing, then time to settle into your suite.
- 15:00 – 16:30Anchor near Frog Lagoon. Swim in the bay, or use the pool, jacuzzi, inflatable slide or sauna.
- 17:00 – 17:30Visit the wheelhouse and meet the captain.
- 17:00 – 18:00Happy hour and sunset canapés on the sundeck.
- 18:00 – 18:45Vietnamese cooking class with the chef.
- 19:00 – 20:30Dinner in the Harmony of the Sea restaurant.
Capella, day 1
- MorningPick-up in Hanoi if you add the transfer, to Tuan Chau International Port. Board, welcome drink and cabin check-in.
- AfternoonLunch as the ship sails into Lan Ha Bay. Frog Lagoon (Ao Ech) for kayaking or stand-up paddle (extra cost), then the waterslide, the Oasis pool and jacuzzi, or the floating ocean pool.
- EveningCooking demonstration and happy hour (buy 2, get 1 free), dinner, then squid fishing, mini-golf or the cigar and poker club.
Questions
Which is cheaper, Lyra Grandeur or Capella?
Capella. In peak season, October to April, it starts at $225 per person against $245 for Lyra Grandeur. From May to September the cheapest cabins are $195 on Lyra Grandeur and $190 on Capella. Prices are per person with two sharing a cabin.
Do Lyra Grandeur and Capella sail the same bay?
Yes, both sail Lan Ha Bay.
Can I book Lyra Grandeur or Capella for 3 days 2 nights?
Yes, both. Lyra Grandeur from $452 and Capella from $435 per person.
Which is better for families, Lyra Grandeur or Capella?
Lyra Grandeur has 4 cabin types for three or more guests (Oasis Family Suite (4 pax), Harmony Family Suite (4 pax), Harmony Family Suite (5 pax), Duplex Family (4 pax)); Capella has 2.
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.
