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Ultra-luxury cruiseNEW 2026Lan Ha Bay35 cabins · Cruise ship
Elite of the Seas 2 days / 1 night
Elite of the Seas is a 35-cabin ship on Lan Ha Bay. Two days, one night with meals on board, visiting Ao Ech Lagoon. Ava Travel price: from $350 per person October to April, $315 May to September.
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Questions before you book? Message us on WhatsApp or send an email. Phone +84 904 251 545. Ava Travel Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Style
Ultra-luxury cruise
Lan Ha 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
Elite Junior Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$630per cabin · 2 adults
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Elite Senior Suite
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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Elite Executive Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$1090per cabin · 2 adults
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Elite Junior Premium
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$700per cabin · 2 adults
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Elite Senior Premium
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$890per cabin · 2 adults
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Elite Executive Premium Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$1200per 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.
Lan Ha Bay cruise overview
Elite of the Seas is a 2022 ship with 35 cabins on Lan Ha Bay, and at $315 per person it has the highest entry price of any boat Ava sells.
Be clear about what the price buys
It does not buy space. Elite cabins run 23 to 28 sqm, which is smaller than almost everything else in the fleet. Hera charges $103 for 35 sqm. Celina charges $170 for 45 sqm. Elite charges $315 for 23.
What you are paying for is the fit-out and the service level rather than floor area. That is a real thing and some travellers want it, but if square metres are what you value, this is the wrong ship and there are much better deals on the same bay.
Six cabins, and the naming is confusing
Junior Suite 23 sqm $315, Junior Premium 28 sqm $350, Senior Suite 25 sqm $410, Senior Premium 28 sqm $445, Executive Suite 25 sqm $545, Executive Premium 25 sqm $600.
Note that the Junior Premium at 28 sqm is larger than the Senior and Executive Suites at 25, while costing $60 and $195 less. If space is your priority, the Junior Premium is the value pick on this ship.
On board
Restaurant, bar, spa and massage, sundeck, cooking class and kayaking.
Before you book
High season adds roughly 10 percent across the board, so the Junior Suite reaches $350 and the Executive Premium $670. Tell Ava your dates on WhatsApp and we will price the exact cabin before you commit.
Where to book Elite of the Seas, and is it cheaper direct?
You can book Elite of the Seas online with Ava Travel, a travel agency in Hanoi, from $350 per person from October to April and $315 from May to September (Elite Junior Suite, two guests sharing). You pay by card at checkout and we confirm your cabin within 1 hour.
The Elite of the Seas website does not show prices; you send a booking request form and wait for a quote. With Ava Travel you see the price for your exact date and cabin before you book. Checked on 15 October 2026.
Booking with Ava Travel also gets you a shared shuttle from Hanoi Old Quarter ($35 per person return) or a private car, and WhatsApp help before and during your trip.
On 24 September 2026 we checked the price of every room type on Elite of the Seas (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.
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Is Elite of the Seas worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Elite of the Seas is a 5-star cruise on Lan Ha Bay with 35 cabins. It is worth it if you want what it does best: every cabin has a private balcony. The main thing to weigh up: it is priced above most 5-star ships on Lan Ha Bay: from $350 per person in high season, against a typical $170.
Good reasons to pick it
- Every cabin has a private balcony.
- It also runs a 3 days 2 nights trip, from $630 per person in high season.
Worth knowing before you book
- It is priced above most 5-star ships on Lan Ha Bay: from $350 per person in high season, against a typical $170.
- There is no family room, so a family of four needs two cabins.
- 35 cabins makes it a big ship, so expect more people at each activity.
Best for: couples.
2026 prices on Elite of the Seas
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Junior Suite (23 m²) | $315 | $350 | per person |
| Elite Junior Premium (28 m²) | $350 | $390 | per person |
| Elite Senior Suite (25 m²) | $410 | $450 | per person |
| Elite Senior Premium (28 m²) | $445 | $490 | per person |
| Elite Executive Suite (25 m²) | $545 | $605 | per person |
| Elite Executive Premium Suite (25 m²) | $600 | $670 | 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.
Elite of the Seas: questions travellers ask
How much does Elite of the Seas cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $315 per person from May to September and $350 per person from October to April, sharing a double cabin. A 3 days 2 nights trip starts at $630 per person in high season. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Does Elite of the Seas have family rooms?
No. The largest cabin sleeps 2, so a family of four books two cabins.
How many cabins does Elite of the Seas have?
Elite of the Seas has 35 cabins and sails on Lan Ha Bay.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Elite of the Seas?
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 & massageSundeckCooking classKayaking
The 2 days · 1 night itinerary
Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Ao Ech Lagoon
- 08:15 – 08:35 Pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter if you add the transfer. One rest stop on the way.
- 11:15 – 11:45 Check in at the pier.
- 12:00 Speedboat out to the ship.
- 12:15 Welcome briefing on board.
- 12:30 Lunch in the restaurant.
- 14:00 Cabin keys and check-in.
- 15:00 – 17:00 Swim in the bay or the panoramic pool, or kayak in Ao Ech Lagoon.
- 17:30 Sunset and afternoon tea by the pool.
- 18:00 – 19:00 Cooking demonstration and happy hour at the poolside.
- 19:00 Dinner.
- 20:30 Squid fishing, the pool, the mini-golf course or the spa.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Dark & Bright Cave – Tuan Chau
- 05:45 – 06:15 Sunrise golf class on deck.
- 06:15 – 06:35 Tai Chi.
- 06:30 – 06:45 Traditional tea ceremony.
- 06:45 – 07:30 Breakfast.
- 07:30 Dark & Bright Cave by rowing boat or kayak.
- 09:30 – 09:45 Pack, leave your luggage outside the cabin and return the keys.
- 09:45 Brunch buffet.
- 10:15 Settle any onboard bills.
- 11:00 Speedboat back to the mainland, arriving around 11:15.
- 14:00 – 14:15 Drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter for guests with the transfer.
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 Elite of the Seas 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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