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Luxury cruiseNEW 2026Halong Bay10 cabins · Cruise ship
Emperor Cruise 3 Days/2 Nights
Emperor Cruise three day two night cruise in Halong Bay. Ava Travel price: from $425 per person October to April, $365 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
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
Signature Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$730per cabin · 2 adults
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State Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$860per cabin · 2 adults
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Royal Suite
Double Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$1020per 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 sailing on Emperor Cruise, a ship with 10 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 Viet Hai Village, Ba Trai Dao Beach.
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 Halong Bay that the crowds do not. You also get a second evening at anchor, which is the part most guests remember.
Cabins and price
Emperor Cruise has 3 types of cabin on this sailing. Prices start at $365 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
Tuan Chau – Me Cung Cave – Tung Sau
- 08:00 – 08:30 Hotel pickup in Hanoi if you add the shuttle.
- 11:30 – 11:45 Emperor lounge, No. 28B Tuan Chau International Marina.
- 12:00 Board with the cruise director and set off into Halong Bay.
- 12:30 – 13:30 Set lunch in the Can Chanh restaurant on the first floor.
- 14:45 – 15:30 Me Cung Cave in the Nha Lat area.
- 15:45 – 16:30 Tender to the Tung Sau area for kayaking.
- 17:00 – 18:30 Afternoon tea with music and canapés on the sundeck, and a cooking demonstration.
- 19:15 – 21:00 À la carte dinner in the Royal Palace restaurant.
- 21:15 – 22:00 The top deck bar, squid fishing, or a massage booked in advance at extra cost.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Viet Hai Village – Lan Ha Bay
- 06:15 – 06:30 Vovinam on the sundeck.
- 07:30 – 08:15 Breakfast in the Can Chanh restaurant.
- 08:30 – 13:30 Speedboat or day boat to Viet Hai village, a bicycle or electric car ride through the forest, a village house and lunch.
- 13:30 – 15:00 Kayaking and swimming at a small beach enclosed by cliffs, then back to the ship.
- 16:00 – 17:00 A massage at extra cost, or a talk on Pham Luc's paintings and Emperor Bao Dai's palaces.
- 21:00 – 22:00 Squid fishing.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Luon Cave – Tuan Chau
- 06:00 – 06:30 Vovinam on the sundeck.
- 06:45 – 07:15 Light breakfast.
- 07:15 – 08:30 Luon Cave in a bamboo boat rowed by a local.
- 08:30 – 09:15 Pack and check out.
- 09:30 – 10:30 À la carte brunch as the ship sails back.
- 11:00 Arrive at the Emperor lounge in Tuan Chau International Marina.
- 11:15 – 11:30 Limousine back to your Hanoi hotel if you booked it.
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 Emperor 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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