Last updated 22 October 2026 by the Ava Travel team in Hanoi. Prices are Ava Travel’s own, per person, two sharing the cheapest cabin, 2 days 1 night, October to April first, then May to September.
What is the best mid-range Halong Bay cruise under $200 per person?
The short answer, from Ava Travel’s prices for 96 ships: 47 ships Ava Travel sells start between $150 and $200 per person for 2 days 1 night. 41 of them have a private balcony in the cheapest cabin, the cheapest being Kairos Cruise at $150.
All mid-range Halong Bay cruises from $150 to $200
| Cruise | Bay | Cheapest cabin | Balcony | Oct to Apr | May to Sep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kairos Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Junior Suite | Yes | $150 | $127 |
| Metta Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Junior Suite | Yes | $150 | $127 |
| Sena cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Balcony Deluxe | Yes | $150 | $143 |
| Athena Luxury Cruise | Halong Bay | Deluxe Balcony | Yes | $152 | $150 |
| Athena Royal Cruise | Bai Tu Long Bay | Deluxe Balcony | Yes | $152 | $150 |
| Le Journey Elegance Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Junior Suite | Yes | $152 | $142 |
| Aspira cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Junior Suite | Yes | $155 | $140 |
| Aqua Of The Seas Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Junior Suite | Yes | $155 | $132 |
| Erina Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Junior Suite | Yes | $155 | $147 |
| Genesis Luxury Regal Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Junior Suite | Yes | $155 | $135 |
| La Casta Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Junior Suite | Yes | $155 | $150 |
| La Casta Regal Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Junior Suite | Yes | $155 | $150 |
| Mila Grand Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Junior Suite | Yes | $155 | $130 |
| Nostalgia Sails Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Heritage Cabin | Yes | $157 | $157 |
| Amour Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Junior Suite | Yes | $160 | $142 |
| Majesty Prime Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Junior Suite | Yes | $160 | $140 |
| Peony Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Deluxe Balcony Cabin | Yes | $164 | $145 |
| Ambassador Cruise | Halong Bay | Deluxe | Yes | $165 | $165 |
| Dragon Pearl Junks | Bai Tu Long Bay | Deluxe Cabin | No | $165 | $155 |
| Du Yen Cruise | Halong Bay | Du Junior | Yes | $165 | $165 |
| Halora Nova Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Deluxe Balcony | Yes | $165 | $153 |
| La Regina Grand Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Bai Tu Long Suite | Yes | $165 | $155 |
| Rosy Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Junior Suite | Yes | $165 | $155 |
| Velar Of the Seas Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Senior | Yes | $165 | $155 |
| Aimee Cruise | Halong Bay | Grace Ocean Suite | No | $167 | $162 |
| Ambassador Signature Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Ambassador Balcony | Yes | $167 | $167 |
| Indochine Grand Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Junior Suite | Yes | $167 | $152 |
| Sea Stars Cruise | Halong Bay | Deluxe | Yes | $167 | $167 |
| Venus Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Senior Suite | Yes | $167 | $150 |
| Cycad Cruise | Bai Tu Long Bay | Deluxe Seaview | No | $170 | $136 |
| Paradise Elegance Cruise | Halong Bay | Deluxe balcony | Yes | $170 | $144 |
| Paradise Grand Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Deluxe Balcony | Yes | $170 | $155 |
| Rita Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Senior Balcony (lower deck) | Yes | $170 | $165 |
| V’Spirit Cruises | Lan Ha Bay | Junior Suite | Yes | $172 | $147 |
| Diana Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Junior Balcony (Partial View) | Yes | $178 | $178 |
| Alisa Premier Cruise | Halong Bay | Senior Suite | Yes | $180 | $160 |
| Hermes Cruise | Halong Bay | Junior Suite | Yes | $180 | $160 |
| Mon Cheri Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Ocean suite with balcony | Yes | $180 | $165 |
| Celina Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Ocean Balcony Suite | Yes | $182 | $170 |
| Orient Legacy Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Halong Deluxe | No | $182 | $160 |
| Indochine Premium Cruise | Halong Bay | Junior | Yes | $190 | $168 |
| L’amour Cruise | Halong Bay | Century | No | $190 | $190 |
| Orchid Trendy Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | Deluxe balcony | Yes | $190 | $190 |
| Calista Cruise | Halong Bay | Calista Ocean | Yes | $192 | $170 |
| Athena Premium Cruise | Halong Bay | Executive Balcony | Yes | $195 | $195 |
| Victorious Cruise | Halong Bay | Junior Ocean | No | $195 | $170 |
| Larissa Cruise | Bai Tu Long Bay | Deluxe Ocean Balcony | Yes | $197 | $197 |
How to choose between them
- Bay first. Lan Ha Bay is quieter with kayaking and beaches; Halong Bay has the famous caves; Bai Tu Long has the fewest boats. See Halong Bay or Lan Ha Bay.
- Balcony. In this price band a balcony is common but not universal; check the cabin column.
- Season. From May to September several ships drop below $150; the last column shows the low season price.
- Transfer. The shared shuttle from Hanoi is $35 per person return with Ava Travel, on top of the cruise price.
Frequently asked questions
Is a $150 to $200 Halong Bay cruise good value?
It is the middle of the market: the median 2 day 1 night cruise Ava Travel sells is about $165 per person from October to April. In this band you get a modern steel ship, meals on board, kayaking on most routes and, on many ships, a balcony.
What do I get if I pay more than $200?
Larger suites, smaller ships with fewer guests and more included extras; see the best luxury Halong Bay cruises. Under $150, see the best budget cruises.
