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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Bai Tu Long Bay24 cabins · Cruise ship
Cycad Cruise 3 Days/2 Nights
Cycad Cruise three day two night cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay. Ava Travel price: from $339 per person October to April, $271 May to September, two adults sharing.
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
Bai Tu Long 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
Deluxe Seaview
Double Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$542per cabin · 2 adults
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Junior Balcony
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$634per cabin · 2 adults
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Executive Balcony
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$814per cabin · 2 adults
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Ambassador Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$1446per cabin · 2 adults
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Family Balcony
Room with balcony1 Double Bed + 2 Single Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$1310per 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.
Bai Tu Long Bay cruise overview
The three day, two night sailing on Cycad Cruise, a ship with 24 cabins. The second night is what separates it from the overnight trip: the ship carries on past the day boat routes, and the itinerary picks up Bai Tu Long Bay, the Cap La area, Vung Vieng Fishing Village, Halong International Port.
What the extra day buys you
A two day cruise gives you one afternoon and one morning on the water. Three days gives you a full middle day, which is when the tenders reach the parts of Bai Tu Long Bay that the crowds do not. You also get a second evening at anchor, which is the part most guests remember.
Cabins and price
Cycad Cruise has 5 types of cabin on this sailing. Prices start at $271 per person in low season, based on two adults sharing. High season runs from October to April and costs more; the table on this page shows the exact figure for your date before you book.
Booking
Pick your date and cabin above. Ava confirms the cabin and your Hanoi pickup within one hour of booking. The road transfer between Hanoi and the pier is quoted separately unless the itinerary says otherwise.
What's included
RestaurantBarSpaSundeckWifi
The 3 days · 2 nights itinerary
Halong International Port – Vung Vieng – Cong Do (Lunch & Dinner Included)
- Morning Pick-up in Hanoi if you add the transfer, about 2.5 hours to Halong International Cruise Port. Tender out to Cycad.
- 12:45 Welcome drink and safety briefing, then cabin check-in.
- 13:15 Buffet lunch as the ship cruises into Bai Tu Long Bay.
- 15:00 Vung Vieng fishing village by kayak or bamboo boat rowed by a local.
- 17:00 – 19:15 Back on board. Happy hour with canapés on the sundeck, and photos in traditional Vietnamese dress.
- 19:15 Set dinner of Vietnamese dishes.
- 20:45 Vietnamese music, or free time. Overnight in the Cong Do area.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Cap La – Thay Cave (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included)
- 06:30 Tai Chi on the sundeck (cancelled if it rains).
- 07:00 Light buffet breakfast.
- 09:00 A day boat takes you into the Cap La area, with its small beaches and lagoons.
- 10:45 The Thay Cave area for kayaking, swimming, the beach and the cave.
- 12:30 Local lunch on the day boat.
- 14:00 – 14:30 Back on Cycad. The afternoon and evening run as on day 1.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Thien Canh Son Cave – Halong International Port (Breakfast & Brunch Included)
- 06:30 Tai Chi on the sundeck (cancelled if it rains).
- 07:00 Light buffet breakfast.
- 08:00 Thien Canh Son Cave, on a hillside. Bring a camera and good shoes.
- 09:00 Back on board as the ship heads for port.
- 09:30 Check out at reception.
- 09:45 Vietnamese set brunch, then settle drinks bills.
- 11:00 Disembark at Halong International Cruise Port.
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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These are real Tripadvisor reviews of Ava Travel as your booking agent, quoted word for word. They are not reviews of Cycad 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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