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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Bai Tu Long Bay8 cabins · Wooden boat
Garden Peak Cruise 2 Days/1 Night
Garden Peak Cruise is an 8-cabin wooden junk on Bai Tu Long Bay. Two days, one night with meals on board. Ava Travel price: from $159 per person October to April, $136 May to September.
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Style
Curated cruise
Bai Tu Long 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
Semi-Balcony Junior 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$272per cabin · 2 adults
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Executive Balcony Suite
Room with balconyKing Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$294per cabin · 2 adults
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Premium Executive Suite (Jacuzzi)
Room with balconyKing Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$318per 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
Garden Peak is a wooden junk with only 8 cabins, run by the Cycad Cruise group. It sailed for years as Paradise Peak and was refitted and relaunched as Garden Peak in 2026, now on Bai Tu Long Bay.
Eight cabins, a small-ship night
With eight cabins the ship rarely carries more than 16 guests, so meals, the sundeck and the kayaks never feel crowded. The route is the Cycad one: board at Sunworld International Harbour, Vung Vieng fishing village by kayak or bamboo boat in the afternoon, the night at anchor near Cong Do, and Thien Canh Son Cave on the second morning.
Choosing a cabin
Every cabin has a bathtub and a separate shower. The two Semi-Balcony Junior Suites on deck 1 are the entry rooms, from $136 per person. The four Executive Balcony Suites have a full balcony, from $147, and the two Premium Executive Suites add a large balcony with a jacuzzi, from $159.
There are no family or connecting rooms; a child can share with two adults using an extra bed.
Before you book
Departure is Sunworld International Harbour in Bai Chay, about 2.5 hours from Hanoi, then a tender out to the junk. You return to Halong International Cruise Port at about 11:00 on day two. Transfer is charged separately.
Ava confirms your cabin and pickup within one hour of booking.
Is Garden Peak Cruise worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Garden Peak Cruise is a 5-star wooden junk on Bai Tu Long Bay with only 8 cabins. It is worth it if you want a small, quiet boat rather than a big ship. The main thing to weigh up: there are no family rooms, and transfers from Hanoi are not included in the cruise price.
Good reasons to pick it
- Only 8 cabins, so it never feels busy.
- Every cabin has a bathtub; the Premium Executive Suites have a balcony jacuzzi.
- It also runs a 3 days 2 nights trip, from $271 per person (May to September).
Worth knowing before you book
- No family or connecting rooms.
- Transfers from Hanoi are not included in the cruise price.
Best for: couples and small groups who want a quiet boat.
2026 prices on Garden Peak Cruise
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Balcony Junior Suite | $136 | $159 | per person |
| Executive Balcony Suite | $147 | $170 | per person |
| Premium Executive Suite (Jacuzzi) | $159 | $181 | 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.
Where to book Garden Peak Cruise: Ava, the cruise line or a booking site?
You can book with the cruise line directly, on a large booking site, or with us. What you get by booking with Ava Travel:
- The price for your exact date and cabin before you pay, with secure online checkout.
- Your cabin and Hanoi pickup confirmed within 1 hour of booking.
- One contact on WhatsApp for the cruise and the transfer, a local team in Hanoi.
Garden Peak Cruise: questions travellers ask
How much does Garden Peak Cruise cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $136 per person from May to September and $159 per person from October to April, sharing a Semi-Balcony Junior Suite. A 3 days 2 nights trip starts at $271 per person from May to September. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Is Garden Peak the same boat as Paradise Peak?
Yes. Garden Peak is the former Paradise Peak, now run by the Cycad Cruise group and sailing Bai Tu Long Bay instead of the old Halong route.
How many cabins does Garden Peak Cruise have?
Garden Peak Cruise has 8 cabins and sails on Bai Tu Long Bay: 2 Semi-Balcony Junior Suites, 4 Executive Balcony Suites and 2 Premium Executive Suites.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Garden Peak Cruise?
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: 15 October 2026.
What's included
RestaurantBarSpaSundeckWifi
The 2 days · 1 night itinerary
Sunworld Harbour – Vung Vieng – Cong Do
- Morning Pick-up in Hanoi if you add the transfer, about 2.5 hours to Sunworld International Harbour in Bai Chay.
- 12:15 Arrive at the harbour, then tender out to Garden Peak (5 to 10 minutes).
- 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 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 or free time on the sundeck. Overnight near Cong Do.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Thien Canh Son Cave – Halong International Port
- 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 Garden Peak 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
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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
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Arshia Z
“Whenever we had questions or needed assistance, the response was prompt, helpful, and reassuring.”
Tripadvisor, June 2026
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