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Luxury cruiseNEW 2026Halong BayCabin options · Cruise ship
Grand Pioneers Cruise The Largest & Safest Superyacht in the Bay
Grand Pioneers Cruise is a ship on Halong Bay. Two days, one night with meals on board, visiting Sung Sot Cave and Luon Cave. Ava Travel price: from $213 per person October to April, $196 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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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
Ocean Suite
Double Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$392per 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
$603per 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
$502per 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
$712per 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
$1182per 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
$1772per 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
$462per 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
$402per 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
$1022per 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
$872per 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
$1752per 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
Grand Pioneers offers eleven cabin types on Halong Bay, more than any other ship Ava sells. Entry is $197 per person and the top cabin is 150 sqm.
Eleven grades, and how to read them
The bottom four are close together: Ocean Suite 30 sqm $197, Ocean Suite Balcony (partial view) 40 sqm $202, Veranda Suite 45 sqm $232, Executive Suite 45 sqm $252.
The Ocean Suite Balcony at $202 for 40 sqm is the standout, ten square metres more than the entry cabin for five dollars, with the caveat that the view is partial.
Above those: Essence Suite 60 sqm $357, Pearl Suite 42 sqm $437 with a round bed, Signature Suite 41 sqm $512, Oceania Suite 95 sqm $592, President Suite 109 sqm $877, Owner's Suite 150 sqm $887.
Two anomalies worth knowing
The Pearl and Signature Suites are 42 and 41 sqm but cost $437 and $512, more than the 60 sqm Essence at $357. You are paying for the bed and the fit-out, not the room.
The Owner's Suite at 150 sqm costs $887, only $10 more than the 109 sqm President. If you are going to the top of this ship, the Owner's Suite is the obvious one.
Families
Ocean Suite Triple is 45 sqm for three adults at $603 for the room, sold per cabin rather than per head.
On board
Restaurant, bar, spa and massage, jacuzzi pool, sundeck and a cooking class.
Before you book
With eleven grades the wrong choice is easy to make. Send us your budget and party size on WhatsApp and we will narrow it to two options before you decide.
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.
Is Grand Pioneers Cruise The Largest & Safest Superyacht in the Bay worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Grand Pioneers Cruise The Largest & Safest Superyacht in the Bay is a 5-star cruise on Halong Bay. It is worth it if you want what it does best: family rooms are sold per room, not per head: Ocean Suite Triple takes 3 guests for $603 in total from May to September, about $201 each. The main thing to weigh up: the cheapest cabin (Ocean Suite Triple) has no balcony.
Good reasons to pick it
- Family rooms are sold per room, not per head: Ocean Suite Triple takes 3 guests for $603 in total from May to September, about $201 each.
- Even the entry cabin is 30 m².
- It also runs a 3 days 2 nights trip, from $382 per person (May to September).
Worth knowing before you book
- The cheapest cabin (Ocean Suite Triple) has no balcony.
Best for: families.
2026 prices on Grand Pioneers Cruise The Largest & Safest Superyacht in the Bay
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Suite (30 m²) | $196 | $213 | per person |
| Ocean Suite Balcony (Partial View) (40 m²) | $201 | $220 | per person |
| Veranda Suite (45 m²) | $231 | $263 | per person |
| Executive Suite (45 m²) | $251 | $288 | per person |
| Essence Suite (60 m²) | $356 | $393 | per person |
| Pearl Suite (42 m²) | $436 | $473 | per person |
| Signature Suite (41 m²) | $511 | $547 | per person |
| Oceania Suite (95 m²) | $591 | $632 | per person |
| President Suite (109 m²) | $876 | $932 | per person |
| The Owner's Suite (150 m²) | $886 | $937 | per person |
| Ocean Suite Triple (45 m²) | $201 | $222 | per person, room for up to 3, $603 / $667 for the whole room |
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 Grand Pioneers Cruise The Largest & Safest Superyacht in the Bay: 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.
Grand Pioneers Cruise The Largest & Safest Superyacht in the Bay: questions travellers ask
How much does Grand Pioneers Cruise The Largest & Safest Superyacht in the Bay cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $196 per person from May to September and $213 per person from October to April, sharing a double cabin. A 3 days 2 nights trip starts at $382 per person from May to September. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Does Grand Pioneers Cruise The Largest & Safest Superyacht in the Bay have family rooms?
Yes. Ocean Suite Triple takes up to 3 guests, $603 for the whole room from May to September.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Grand Pioneers Cruise The Largest & Safest Superyacht in the Bay?
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 & 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 out to the ship.
- 12:15 – 12:45 Welcome drink and safety briefing.
- 12:45 – 14:30 Buffet lunch as the ship sails into Halong Bay.
- 15:30 – 17:00 Sung Sot Cave, reached by tender with the crew.
- 17:45 – 18:45 Sunset canapés and a cooking class at the sky bar. Drinks are charged separately.
- 19:00 – 21:00 Dinner in the restaurant.
- 21:00 – 23:00 Squid fishing, karaoke or the games room. The spa is at extra cost.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Luon Cave – Tuan Chau
- 07:30 Breakfast in the restaurant as the sun comes up over the bay.
- 07:30 – 08:45 Luon Cave and its natural arch, by bamboo boat or kayak.
- 09:00 – 09:30 Back on board. Check out and settle any onboard bills.
- 09:00 – 10:15 Brunch buffet.
- 10:30 – 10:45 Disembark and return to the Grand Pioneers lounge 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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“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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