Orchid Trendy and Orchid Classic 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. Orchid Classic is listed on our site as Orchid Cruise.
Ava Travel prices per person, two adults sharing a cabin, taken from Ava Travel’s live booking pages on 15 October 2026.
from $190 per person, Oct to Apr
See Orchid Trendy prices and dates
from $220 per person, Oct to Apr
See Orchid Classic prices and datesThe short answer
- Price: Orchid Trendy is $30 cheaper per person in peak season, October to April ($190 against $220).
- From May to September the cheapest cabins are $190 on Orchid Trendy and $220 on Orchid Classic.
- Route: both sail Lan Ha Bay.
- Ship size: Orchid Classic is the smaller ship with 14 cabins; Orchid Trendy has 20.
- Cabin size: the entry cabin on Orchid Classic is 36 sqm, on Orchid Trendy 28 sqm.
- Families: Orchid Classic has 4 cabin types for three or more guests, Orchid Trendy has 3.
- 3 days 2 nights: both offer it, from $335 on Orchid Trendy and $391 on Orchid Classic per person.
Side by side
| Orchid Trendy | Orchid Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Bay | Lan Ha Bay | Lan Ha Bay |
| Star rating | 5-Star Luxury | 5-Star Luxury |
| Departs from | Tuan Chau | Tuan Chau |
| Cabins on board | 20 | 14 |
| Cabin types | 6 | 7 |
| Cabin sizes | 28 to 56 sqm | 36 to 72 sqm |
| Every cabin has a balcony | Yes | Yes |
| Cabins for 3 or more | Family Deluxe (3 pax), Family Deluxe Balcony (4 pax), Family Premium Deluxe (4 pax) | Family Suite (3 pax), Suite Balcony (3 pax), Family Suite (4 pax), Family Premium Suite (4 pax) |
| 2 days 1 night, Oct to Apr | from $190 | from $220 |
| 2 days 1 night, May to Sep | from $190 | from $220 |
| 3 days 2 nights | from $335 | from $391 |
| Day 1 route | Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Ao Ech | Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Ao Ech – Tra Bau |
| Day 2 route | Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba – Tuan Chau | Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba – Tuan Chau |
Which one should you book?
- Price matters most: Orchid Trendy.
- You travel as three or more in one cabin: Orchid Classic has more family cabin types.
- You want more room in the cheapest cabin: Orchid Classic.
- You prefer fewer guests on board: Orchid Classic.
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
Orchid Trendy cabins
| Cabin | Size | Guests | May to Sep | Oct to Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe balcony | 28 sqm | 2 | $190 | $190 |
| Premium balcony | 28 sqm | 2 | $220 | $220 |
| Exclusive Suite | 45 sqm | 2 | $295 | $295 |
| Family Deluxe (3 pax) | 56 sqm | 3 | $240 | $240 |
| Family Deluxe Balcony (4 pax) | 56 sqm | 4 | $204 | $204 |
| Family Premium Deluxe (4 pax) | 56 sqm | 4 | $223 | $223 |
Cabins for 3 or more show the price per person with the cabin full.
Orchid Classic cabins
| Cabin | Size | Guests | May to Sep | Oct to Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suite Balcony (2 pax) | 36 sqm | 2 | $220 | $220 |
| Premium suite balcony | 36 sqm | 2 | $250 | $250 |
| Orchid Exclusive Suite | 45 sqm | 2 | $330 | $330 |
| Family Suite (3 pax) | 72 sqm | 3 | $278 | $278 |
| Suite Balcony (3 pax) | 36 sqm | 3 | $217 | $217 |
| Family Suite (4 pax) | 72 sqm | 4 | $228 | $228 |
| Family Premium Suite (4 pax) | 72 sqm | 4 | $247 | $247 |
Cabins for 3 or more show the price per person with the cabin full.
Day 1 on board
Orchid Trendy, day 1
- 07:50 – 08:20Orchid bus from Hanoi for guests who add the transfer.
- 11:00 – 11:30Check in at the Orchid lounge, Lot 32, Tuan Chau Marina, with welcome tea.
- 11:45 – 12:00Speedboat to the ship. Welcome drink and safety briefing.
- 12:45 – 13:00Buffet lunch as the ship cruises into Halong and Lan Ha Bay.
- 14:45 – 15:00Kayaking at Ao Ech.
- 16:00 – 16:45Cruise on to the overnight anchorage at Tra Bau.
- 18:00 – 18:15Cooking demonstration, or happy hour at the bar at sunset. Massage is at extra cost.
- 19:15 – 19:30Fusion dinner.
- 21:00 – 21:30Squid fishing, a film in the restaurant, or the sundeck bar.
Orchid Classic, day 1
- 07:50 – 08:20Hanoi departure on the Orchid bus, for guests who book the transfer.
- 11:00 – 11:30Welcome tea and check-in at the Orchid lounge, Lot 32, Tuan Chau Marina.
- 11:45 – 12:00Speedboat transfer to the ship, welcome drink and a short safety talk.
- 12:45Buffet lunch while the ship heads deep into Lan Ha Bay.
- 14:45Kayak into Ao Ech lagoon.
- 16:00The ship moves on to its overnight anchorage at Tra Bau.
- 18:00Sunset cooking demonstration, or happy hour at the bar. Massage costs extra.
- 19:15Fusion dinner in the restaurant.
- 21:00Squid fishing, a film, or a drink on the sundeck.
Questions
Which is cheaper, Orchid Trendy or Orchid Classic?
Orchid Trendy. In peak season, October to April, it starts at $190 per person against $220 for Orchid Classic. From May to September the cheapest cabins are $190 on Orchid Trendy and $220 on Orchid Classic. Prices are per person with two sharing a cabin.
Do Orchid Trendy and Orchid Classic sail the same bay?
Yes, both sail Lan Ha Bay.
Can I book Orchid Trendy or Orchid Classic for 3 days 2 nights?
Yes, both. Orchid Trendy from $335 and Orchid Classic from $391 per person.
Which is better for families, Orchid Trendy or Orchid Classic?
Orchid Classic has 4 cabin types for three or more guests (Family Suite (3 pax), Suite Balcony (3 pax), Family Suite (4 pax), Family Premium Suite (4 pax)); Orchid Trendy has 3.
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.
