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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Bai Tu Long Bay32 cabins · Steel boat
Cycad Grand Cruise 3 Days/2 Nights
Three days, two nights on Cycad Grand Cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay, with a day in Cap La. Ava Travel price: from $339 per person October to April, $294 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
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
Junior Balcony Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Twin Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$588per cabin · 2 adults
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Executive Balcony Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Twin Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$724per cabin · 2 adults
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Premium Executive Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Twin Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$948per cabin · 2 adults
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Family Balcony Suite (4 pax)
Room with balcony3 Single Beds or 1 Double + 2 Single Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$1174per cabin · 2 adults
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Cycad Suite
Room with balconyKing Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$1264per 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 Grand Cruise, a new steel ship with 32 cabins on Bai Tu Long Bay. The second night is what separates it from the overnight trip: a full middle day by day boat in the Cap La area, with kayaking to Thay Cave and time on a small beach, then a second evening at anchor.
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 in the quietest corner of Bai Tu Long Bay, away from the day boat routes, and a second evening on board, which is the part most guests remember.
Cabins and price
Prices start at $294 per person from May to September, based on two adults sharing. October to April 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 charged separately.
What's included
RestaurantBarSpaSundeckWifi
The 3 days · 2 nights itinerary
Sunworld Harbour – Vung Vieng – Cong Do (Lunch & Dinner Included)
- Morning Pick-up in Hanoi if you add the transfer, about 2.5 hours to Sunworld International Harbour in Bai Chay.
- 12:00 Arrive at Sunworld International Harbour, then tender out to Cycad Grand (5 to 10 minutes).
- 12:30 Welcome drink and safety briefing, then cabin check-in.
- 13:15 Set menu lunch as the ship cruises into Bai Tu Long Bay.
- 15:00 Vung Vieng fishing village by kayak or by bamboo boat rowed by a local fisherman.
- 17:00 – 19:15 Back on board. Happy hour with canapés on the sundeck.
- 19:15 Fine-dining set dinner of Vietnamese dishes.
- 20:45 Squid fishing off the back of the ship, or board games and free time on the sundeck. Overnight near Cong Do.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Cap La – Thay Cave (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included)
- 06:30 Tai Chi on the sundeck, then breakfast.
- 08:00 Kayaking around the ship.
- 09:00 A day boat takes you deep into Bai Tu Long Bay to the Cap La area.
- 10:45 Thay Cave by kayak, then swimming and time on a small beach.
- 12:30 Lunch on the day boat.
- 14:15 – 14:30 Back on Cycad Grand. Afternoon at leisure, happy hour, dinner and a second night at anchor.
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, high on a limestone island. Bring a camera and good shoes for the steps.
- 09:00 Back on board as Cycad Grand heads for port by a different route.
- 09:30 Check out at reception.
- 09:45 Vietnamese brunch, then settle drinks bills.
- 11:00 Disembark at Halong International Cruise Port and transfer back to Hanoi.
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 Cycad Grand 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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