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Luxury cruiseNEW 2026Halong Bay39 cabins · Cruise ship
Catherine Cruise 3 Days/2 Nights
Catherine Cruise three day, two night cruise on Halong Bay. From $410 per person, two adults sharing. Ava Travel price: from $417 per person October to April, $410 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
Luxury cruise
Halong Bay
Duration
3 days · 2 nights
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, 3 days 2 nights. 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
Premier Suite (1st deck)
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$820per cabin · 2 adults
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Royal Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$1170per cabin · 2 adults
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Grand Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$1310per cabin · 2 adults
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Premier Suite (2nd deck)
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$820per 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
The three day, two night programme on Catherine Cruise, with 39 cabins on Halong Bay. The second day is the one the short trip does not have: day boat to Dong Tien Lake and Drum Cave by kayak, lunch on the day boat, Cua Van floating village by sampan or kayak.
Day by day
Day 1: welcome at the Catherine lounge in Tuan Chau, lunch, kayaking at Luon Cave, Titop Island, afternoon tea by the pool.
Day 2: day boat to Dong Tien Lake and Drum Cave by kayak, lunch on the day boat, Cua Van floating village by sampan or kayak.
Day 3: Sung Sot Cave, brunch, back at Tuan Chau at 10:45.
Cabins and prices
Per cabin, 3 days 2 nights, two adults. October to April / May to September.
- Premier Suite (1st deck): $834 / $820.
- Royal Suite: $1,194 / $1,170.
- Grand Suite: $1,334 / $1,310.
- Premier Suite (2nd deck): $884 / $820.
Booking
Pick your date and cabin above. Ava confirms the cabin and your Hanoi pickup within one hour of booking. Transfers from Hanoi are not included and are quoted separately.
What's included
RestaurantBarSpa & massageJacuzzi poolSundeckCooking class
The 3 days · 2 nights itinerary
Tuan Chau – Halong Bay – Luon Cave – Titop Island
- 08:30 Pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter if you add the transfer.
- 12:00 Arrive at the Catherine lounge, Tuan Chau Marina, with a homemade welcome drink.
- 12:30 Cruise briefing and safety guide.
- 13:00 Lunch.
- 14:30 Kayaking at Luon Cave.
- 15:30 Titop Island: hike to the viewpoint or swim (towels supplied).
- 17:00 Afternoon tea by the pool.
- 17:30 Happy hour (buy 1, get 1 free) and cooking demonstration.
- 19:00 Set dinner.
- 20:30 Squid fishing, mini-golf, card games or the spa.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Dong Tien Lake – Drum Cave – Cua Van Fishing Village (day boat)
- 06:15 Tai Chi on the sundeck.
- 06:45 Light breakfast.
- 09:00 Day boat to Dong Tien Lake, and Drum Cave by kayak.
- 12:00 Lunch on the day boat.
- 14:30 Cua Van floating fishing village, one of the largest in Halong Bay, by sampan or kayak.
- 16:00 Back on Catherine: the pool or the bar.
- 19:00 Set dinner.
- 20:30 Squid fishing, mini-golf, card games or the spa.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Sung Sot Cave – Tuan Chau
- 06:15 Tai Chi on the sundeck.
- 06:45 Light breakfast.
- 07:45 Sung Sot Cave, the largest cave in Halong Bay. Wear rubber shoes or sandals.
- 09:30 Brunch buffet as the ship sails back. Settle bills at reception.
- 10:45 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina.
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 Catherine Cruise 3 Days/2 Nights 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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