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Luxury cruiseNEW 2026Halong BayCabin options · Cruise ship
Grand Pioneers Cruise 3 Days/2 Nights
Grand Pioneers Cruise three day, two night cruise on Halong Bay. From $382 per person, two adults sharing. Ava Travel price: from $407 per person October to April, $382 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
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
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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
Ocean Suite
Double Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$764per cabin · 2 adults
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Ocean Suite Triple
3 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$1190per cabin · 2 adults
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Executive Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$1030per cabin · 2 adults
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Essence Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$1384per cabin · 2 adults
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Oceania Suite
Double Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$2254per cabin · 2 adults
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The Owner's Suite
Room with balcony2 Double Beds or 4 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$3354per cabin · 2 adults
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Veranda Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$940per cabin · 2 adults
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Ocean Suite Balcony (Partial View)
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$774per cabin · 2 adults
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Signature Suite
Double Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$1954per cabin · 2 adults
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Pearl Suite
1 round bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$1674per cabin · 2 adults
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President Suite
Double Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$3344per 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 programme on Grand Pioneers Cruise on Halong Bay. The second day is the one the short trip does not have: a day on the Explora boat into Bai Tu Long Bay: Thien Canh Son Cave, kayaking and a beach, lunch on board, Vung Vieng floating village.
Day by day
Day 1: speedboat from the Grand Pioneers lounge at Tuan Chau, buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, sunset party.
Day 2: a day on the Explora boat into Bai Tu Long Bay: Thien Canh Son Cave, kayaking and a beach, lunch on board, Vung Vieng floating village.
Day 3: Luon Cave by bamboo boat or kayak, brunch, back at Tuan Chau around 10:45.
Cabins and prices
Per cabin, 3 days 2 nights, two adults. October to April / May to September.
- Ocean Suite: $814 / $764.
- Ocean Suite Triple: $1,250 / $1,190.
- Executive Suite: $1,064 / $1,030.
- Essence Suite: $1,444 / $1,384.
- Oceania Suite: $2,354 / $2,254.
- The Owner's Suite: $3,524 / $3,354.
- Veranda Suite: $990 / $940.
- Ocean Suite Balcony (Partial View): $824 / $774.
- Signature Suite: $2,044 / $1,954.
- Pearl Suite: $1,744 / $1,674.
- President Suite: $3,514 / $3,344.
Booking
Pick your date and cabin above. Ava confirms the cabin and your Hanoi pickup within one hour of booking. Transfers from Hanoi are not included and are quoted separately.
Halal food on board
This ship has a dedicated halal set menu. Tell us you need halal meals when you book and we confirm it with the ship in writing. See all halal-friendly cruises we sell.
What's included
RestaurantBarSpa & massageJacuzzi poolSundeckCooking class
The 3 days · 2 nights itinerary
Tuan Chau – Halong Bay – Sung Sot Cave
- 11:00 – 12:00 Check in at the Grand Pioneers lounge, Tuan Chau International Cruise Port.
- 12:00 – 12:15 High-speed tender to the ship.
- 12:45 Welcome drink and safety briefing in the fifth-floor restaurant.
- 13:00 – 14:30 Buffet lunch as the ship cruises through Halong Bay.
- 15:30 – 17:00 Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave.
- 17:30 – 18:30 Sunset party with canapés, cooking class and happy hour.
- 19:00 – 21:00 Dinner.
- 21:00 – 23:00 Squid fishing, spa, karaoke or the games room.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Bai Tu Long Bay on Explora (day boat)
- 07:30 Light breakfast buffet.
- 08:15 – 08:30 Board Explora by Grand Pioneers for Bai Tu Long Bay.
- 08:30 – 10:00 Past Human Head, Yen Ngua, Dragon and Duck islets.
- 10:00 – 11:45 Thien Canh Son Cave on Hon Co Island, then kayaking and the beach.
- 11:45 Lunch on Explora as it sails towards Cong Do.
- 13:30 – 15:00 Past Thay Cave to Vung Vieng floating village: the village, Vong Cave and a fish farm by bamboo boat or kayak.
- 15:00 – 16:00 Past Thung, Trong and Trinh Nu caves and back to Grand Pioneers.
- 19:00 – 21:00 Dinner.
- 21:00 Evening on board.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Luon Cave – Tuan Chau
- 06:30 – 07:30 Light breakfast at sunrise.
- 07:30 – 08:45 Luon Cave by bamboo boat or kayak.
- 09:00 – 09:30 Check out and settle bills at reception.
- 09:00 – 10:15 Brunch buffet.
- 10:30 – 10:45 Disembark at Tuan Chau.
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
★★★★★
Arshia Z
“Whenever we had questions or needed assistance, the response was prompt, helpful, and reassuring.”
Tripadvisor, June 2026
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