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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Halong Bay38 cabins · Cruise ship
Calista Cruise 2 days/ 1 night
Calista Cruise is a 38-cabin ship on Halong Bay. Two days, one night with meals on board, visiting Sung Sot Cave. Ava Travel price: from $192 per person October to April, $170 May to September.
Questions before you book? Message us on WhatsApp or send an email. Phone +84 904 251 545. Ava Travel Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam.
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
Calista Ocean
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$340per cabin · 2 adults
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Calista Bay
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$360per cabin · 2 adults
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Calista Legacy
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$390per cabin · 2 adults
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Calista Horizon
Room with balcony1 king-size bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$684per cabin · 2 adults
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Calista Majesty
Room with balcony1 king-size bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$790per cabin · 2 adults
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Calista President
Room with balcony1 king-size bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$1674per cabin · 2 adults
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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
Calista Cruise is a 2025 ship with 38 cabins working Halong Bay, from $192 per person. Six cabin grades, all named after the ship.
The three entry cabins are near-identical
Calista Ocean 30 sqm $170, Calista Bay 32 sqm $180, Calista Legacy 33 sqm $195. Three square metres separates the cheapest from the dearest, and $25.
Take the Ocean unless a specific deck matters. The money is better spent on the next tier.
The upper cabins are a real jump
Calista Horizon 65 sqm $350, Calista Majesty 78 sqm $395, Calista President 126 sqm $845.
The Horizon doubles the floor area of the entry cabin for double the price, which is a fair trade. The President more than doubles again in price for 48 more square metres, so it is a suite you take for the experience rather than the arithmetic.
On board
Restaurant, bar, spa and massage, jacuzzi pool, sundeck and a cooking class. That is one of the fuller facility lists on the Halong route.
Before you book
High season adds 19 to 28 percent depending on cabin, with the Calista Bay rising most at $180 to $230. If your dates are flexible, September to November is materially cheaper. Ava confirms your cabin and pickup within one hour.
Is Calista Cruise worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Calista Cruise is a 5-star cruise on Halong Bay with 38 cabins. It is worth it if you want what it does best: every cabin has a private balcony. The main thing to weigh up: there is no family room, so a family of four needs two cabins.
Good reasons to pick it
- Every cabin has a private balcony.
- It was built in 2025, one of the newer boats on the bay.
- Even the entry cabin is 30 m².
- It also runs a 3 days 2 nights trip, from $395 per person in high season.
Worth knowing before you book
- There is no family room, so a family of four needs two cabins.
- 38 cabins makes it a big ship, so expect more people at each activity.
- High season (October to April) costs about 13% more than May to September.
Best for: couples.
2026 prices on Calista Cruise
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calista Ocean (30 m²) | $170 | $192 | per person |
| Calista Bay (32 m²) | $180 | $230 | per person |
| Calista Legacy (33 m²) | $195 | $250 | per person |
| Calista Horizon (65 m²) | $342 | $377 | per person |
| Calista Majesty (78 m²) | $395 | $427 | per person |
| Calista President (126 m²) | $837 | $927 | 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 Calista Cruise: 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 Calista Cruise (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.
Calista Cruise: questions travellers ask
How much does Calista Cruise cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $170 per person from May to September and $192 per person from October to April, sharing a double cabin. A 3 days 2 nights trip starts at $395 per person in high season. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Does Calista Cruise have family rooms?
No. The largest cabin sleeps 2, so a family of four books two cabins.
How many cabins does Calista Cruise have?
Calista Cruise has 38 cabins, and was built in 2025 and sails on Halong Bay.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Calista Cruise?
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
RestaurantBarSpa & massageJacuzzi poolSundeckCooking class
The 2 days · 1 night itinerary
Tuan Chau – Tung Sau Pearl Farm
- 08:15 Limousine pick-up at your Hanoi hotel if you add the transfer.
- 11:30 – 12:00 Welcome aboard.
- 12:30 Briefing on the itinerary and safety, then cabin check-in.
- 13:00 Lunch.
- 15:00 Kayaking or bamboo boat at Tung Sau Pearl Farm. Guests who stay on board can join a tea ceremony workshop at 15:30.
- 17:00 Happy hour and afternoon tea.
- 17:30 Cooking workshop.
- 19:00 Barbecue or set dinner.
- 21:00 Squid fishing, a film or music on deck.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Sung Sot Cave – Tuan Chau
- 06:15 – 06:45 Vovinam or Tai Chi on the sundeck.
- 06:45 Vietnamese breakfast.
- 07:20 Sung Sot Cave.
- 09:00 Free time on board.
- 09:30 Check out.
- 09:30 – 10:30 Brunch as the ship heads back.
- 10:30 – 11:00 Disembark at Tuan Chau. Guests with the transfer reach Hanoi around 14:30.
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
5.0Tripadvisor rating
These are real Tripadvisor reviews of Ava Travel as your booking agent, quoted word for word. They are not reviews of Calista Cruise 2 days/ 1 night itself.
★★★★★
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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