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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Halong Bay7 cabins · Wooden boat
Style
Curated cruise
Halong Bay
Duration
2 days · 1 night
Pickup support available
Choose your cabin
Live prices for your date and guests. Ava confirms cabin & Hanoi pickup within 1 hour of booking.
Rooms
2 adults · 1 cabin
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
Room 4
Child policies
Guest ageCruise fare
Infant 0 to 3Free
Child 4 to 11Extra bed rate, included in the price shown
Adult 12 and upFull adult fare
1 adult alone, double cabin85% of cabin price
Prices are per cabin for the selected date, 2 days 1 night. One adult alone in a double cabin pays 85% of the cabin price. Children (4-11) pay the extra bed rate of the boat, already included in the cabin prices shown; infants (0-3) travel free.
CabinWhat's includedPrice
Deluxe Cabin
Double Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$204per cabin · 2 adults
Secure checkout
Suite Cabin
Double Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$230per cabin · 2 adults
Secure checkout
Full refund if you cancel more than 30 days before check-in
- More than 30 days before check-inFree
- 30 to 11 days before check-in15% of total
- 10 to 7 days before check-in30% of total
- Less than 7 days, or no-show100% of total
A change of travel date counts as a cancellation and a new booking, and the same scale applies.
If the operator cancels the cruise, or in case of severe weather or force majeure, we move your date free of charge, or refund you in full if we cannot reschedule.
Price includes all taxes and service charges.
Halong Bay cruise overview
Annam Junk is a wooden boat from 2005 with 7 cabins on Halong Bay. At $205 it is the cheapest cabin Ava sells anywhere on the bay.
What $205 gets you
A night on the water for two people with all meals, the cave, kayaking and a cooking class. That is roughly $103 each, food included.
It also gets you a twenty-year-old boat with seven cabins and no balconies at all. Ava is not going to pretend otherwise. This is the entry point, and it is a real one — a small wooden junk with a handful of guests is a better night than a cheap cabin on a crowded big ship — but go in knowing what it is.
Choosing a cabin
Deluxe at $205 and Suite at $230. Neither has a balcony and the operator does not publish floor areas. Ava will not guess at them; ask and we will get them in writing.
The $25 between the two buys a larger room, so if you are taking this boat at all, take the Suite.
What the two days hold
Day two visits Sung Sot Grotto, and you go in on a rowing boat rather than a kayak or a tender, which is the quietest way to arrive anywhere in this bay.
Before you book
Pickup is at 08:00, transfer charged separately. There is no spa and no Tai Chi class on this boat.
Ava confirms your cabin and pickup within one hour of booking.
Is Annam Junk worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Annam Junk is a 3-star cruise on Halong Bay with 7 cabins. It is worth it if you want what it does best: it costs less than most 3-star ships on Halong Bay: from $102 per person in high season, against a typical $125. The main thing to weigh up: there is no family room, so a family of four needs two cabins.
Good reasons to pick it
- It costs less than most 3-star ships on Halong Bay: from $102 per person in high season, against a typical $125.
- With only 7 cabins it is a small boat, so activities rarely feel crowded.
- It also runs a 3 days 2 nights trip, from $202 per person in high season.
Worth knowing before you book
- There is no family room, so a family of four needs two cabins.
- The cheapest cabin (Deluxe Cabin) has no balcony.
Best for: couples.
2026 prices on Annam Junk
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Cabin | $102 | $102 | per person |
| Suite Cabin | $115 | $115 | per person |
These are Ava Travel's prices for this ship, as charged by our booking table, in US dollars, including taxes. The table above this section shows the exact price for your date.
Where to book Annam Junk: Ava, the cruise line or a booking site?
You can book with the cruise line directly, on a large booking site, or with us. What you get by booking with Ava Travel:
- The price for your exact date and cabin before you pay, with secure online checkout.
- Your cabin and Hanoi pickup confirmed within 1 hour of booking.
- One contact on WhatsApp for the cruise and the transfer, a local team in Hanoi.
On 24 September 2026 we checked the price of every room type on Annam Junk (2 days 1 night trip) against a leading Halong cruise booking site. Our price was the same or lower for each room type, in both seasons.
Annam Junk: questions travellers ask
How much does Annam Junk cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $102 per person from May to September and $102 per person from October to April, sharing a double cabin. A 3 days 2 nights trip starts at $202 per person in high season. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Does Annam Junk have family rooms?
No. The largest cabin sleeps 2, so a family of four books two cabins.
How many cabins does Annam Junk have?
Annam Junk has 7 cabins and sails on Halong Bay.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Annam Junk?
No. You can add it at checkout: the shared shuttle bus (also called the shared limousine) is $20 per person one way or $35 per person return, and a private car is from $165 return. We confirm the pickup time with your cabin, within 1 hour of booking. Pickup times, piers and private car prices are in our Hanoi to Halong Bay transfer guide.
Last updated: 27 September 2026.
What's included
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The 2 days · 1 night itinerary
Hanoi – Halong Bay – Titop Island
08:00
Your guide collects you at your hotel in Hanoi (transfer is not included in the cabin price) and you leave by road for Halong. The drive is long, and most of it runs through village country.
Afternoon
Board the junk and settle in, then lunch as Annam sails out into the bay. Titop Island for a swim and photos, then kayaking or the cooking class.
Evening
Dinner on board.
Sung Sot Grotto and back to Hanoi
Morning
Up early for the sunrise over the bay, with tea, coffee and cake for breakfast.
You transfer to a rowing boat for Sung Sot Grotto. Being rowed rather than paddling means no engine and no splashing, so you arrive to the sound of the water.
Back to the junk to check out, then the run in.
Meals included: breakfast, brunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for planning a Halong Bay or Lan Ha Bay overnight cruise with Ava Travel.
Halong Bay is approximately 160km east of Hanoi, usually about a 3 to 3.5-hour drive by expressway. Ava Travel can arrange shared shuttle or private transfer from Hanoi and confirm the exact pickup time before you book.
Lan Ha Bay is the southern extension of Halong Bay, near Cat Ba Island. It has similar limestone scenery but often feels quieter. Many premium cruises operate around Lan Ha Bay for a calmer overnight route.
A 2-day / 1-night cruise works well if your schedule is short and you want the classic overnight experience. A 3-day / 2-night cruise gives more time for kayaking, swimming, remote areas, and a slower pace.
The best months are usually October to April, when the weather is cooler and drier. Summer can still be beautiful, but rain and storm changes are more common, so Ava Travel checks weather and operator updates before departure.
Most overnight cruises include cabin accommodation, onboard meals, entrance fees for the scheduled route, and activities such as kayaking, cave visits, swimming, cooking class, or squid fishing. Drinks, spa, tips, and transfers depend on the cruise package and are confirmed before payment.
Send Ava Travel your travel date, group size, and cabin preference. We check live availability, confirm the best current price, explain inclusions, and help you complete secure checkout once everything is clear.
What guests say about Ava Travel
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Kehren Eade
“She made the process SO easy, SO manageable, we felt we were in great hands at all times, even though everything was done by remote!”
Tripadvisor, August 2026
★★★★★
Arshia Z
“Whenever we had questions or needed assistance, the response was prompt, helpful, and reassuring.”
Tripadvisor, June 2026
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