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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Lan Ha Bay40 cabins · Steel boat
Halora Nova Cruise 2 Days/1 Night
Halora Nova Cruise is a 40-cabin ship on Lan Ha Bay. Two days, one night with all meals on board. Ava Travel price: from $165 per person October to April, $153 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
Curated 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
Deluxe Balcony
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$306per cabin · 2 adults
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Premium Balcony
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$320per cabin · 2 adults
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Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$374per cabin · 2 adults
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Premium Triple
Room with balcony1 single bed and 1 double bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$478per cabin · 2 adults
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Grand Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$558per 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
Halora Nova is a steel cruise ship launched in 2026, with 40 cabins, all with a balcony, sailing Lan Ha Bay. It boards at Tuan Chau Marina in Ha Long and crosses into Lan Ha, from $153 per person in low season.
The newest ship at this price
Among the 2026 builds Ava sells, Halora Nova has the lowest entry fare: $153, against Nostalgia at $154, Nostalgia Sails at $157 and Celina at $170.
Five cabin types, every one with a balcony
All cabins have a private balcony and a bathtub. Deluxe Balcony (30 m²) is $153 per person, Premium Balcony (30 m²) $160, the Suite (45 m², with a private sunbed) $187 and the Grand Suite (60 m²) $279.
The Premium Triple (30 m², one double and one single bed) sleeps three adults and is sold per cabin: $478 for up to three guests.
High season adds about 15 percent
In high season the Deluxe Balcony rises to $165 and the Suite to $203 per person; the Premium Triple is $518 per cabin.
Holiday surcharge: Halora adds 20% to the cabin price for departures on 24 December, 31 December and the first three days of Tet (Lunar New Year; 6–8 February 2027). The booking table does not add it automatically, so we confirm the surcharge with you on WhatsApp before your booking is final.
On board
All-season jacuzzi pool, spa and massage (charged on board), restaurant, bar, sundeck, lift and Wi-Fi. Kayaking, the cooking class and squid fishing are included in the fare.
Before you book
A ship launched in 2026 has almost no independent review history. That cuts both ways: the fittings are new, but nobody has reported back yet on the service. Ask us what we are hearing from recent guests.
The road transfer between Hanoi and Tuan Chau is quoted separately.
Is Halora Nova Cruise worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Halora Nova Cruise is a 5-star cruise on Lan Ha Bay with 40 cabins. It is worth it if you want what it does best: a new 2026 ship where every cabin has a private balcony, priced below most 5-star ships on Lan Ha Bay: from $165 per person in high season, against a typical $170. The main thing to weigh up: 40 cabins makes it a big ship, so expect more people at each activity.
Good reasons to pick it
- Every cabin has a private balcony.
- It was built in 2026, one of the newer boats on the bay.
- Even the entry cabin is 30 m².
- Groups of three can share the Premium Triple: $478 for the whole cabin from May to September, $518 from October to April.
- It also runs a 3 days 2 nights trip, from $276 per person (May to September).
Worth knowing before you book
- 40 cabins makes it a big ship, so expect more people at each activity.
- Departures on 24 and 31 December and the first three days of Tet carry a 20% holiday surcharge, confirmed with you before booking.
- There is no connecting family suite: a family of four either shares one cabin with two children (up to 2 adults + 2 children) or books two cabins.
Best for: couples and small groups.
2026 prices on Halora Nova Cruise
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Balcony (30 m²) | $153 | $165 | per person |
| Premium Balcony (30 m²) | $160 | $174 | per person |
| Suite (45 m²) | $187 | $203 | per person |
| Premium Triple (30 m²) | $159 | $173 | per person, room for up to 3, $478 / $518 for the whole room |
| Grand Suite (60 m²) | $279 | $304 | 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 Halora Nova 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.
Halora Nova Cruise: questions travellers ask
How much does Halora Nova Cruise cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $153 per person from May to September and $165 per person from October to April, sharing a double cabin. A 3 days 2 nights trip starts at $276 per person from May to September. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Does Halora Nova Cruise have family rooms?
There is no connecting family suite, but most cabins take 2 adults + 2 children, and the Premium Triple takes 3 adults for $478 for the whole cabin from May to September ($518 from October to April).
How many cabins does Halora Nova Cruise have?
Halora Nova Cruise has 40 cabins, and was built in 2026 and sails on Lan Ha Bay.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Halora Nova 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: 28 September 2026.
What's included
RestaurantBarAll-season jacuzzi poolSundeckCooking classKayakingSquid fishingLift and Wi-Fi
The 2 days · 1 night itinerary
Hanoi → Tuan Chau Marina → Tra Bau / Ao Ech (Lunch & Dinner Included)
Morning
Optional transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter to Tuan Chau Marina, about 2.5 hours (add-on, confirm with Ava after booking). Check in at the Halora Nova lounge, then board: welcome drink, safety briefing and cabin check-in. Buffet lunch while the ship sails towards Lan Ha Bay.
Afternoon
Kayaking or swimming in the Tra Bau area (summer) or Ao Ech lagoon (winter). Vietnamese cooking class, then happy hour and sunset canapés on the sundeck.
Evening
Seafood dinner in the restaurant. Squid fishing, spa (extra charge) or free time on deck. Overnight on board in Lan Ha Bay.
Dark & Bright Cave → Tuan Chau → Hanoi (Breakfast & Brunch Included)
Early morning
Sunrise over the bay and a meditation session on the sundeck.
Morning
Breakfast, then Dark & Bright Cave: paddle through by kayak or sit in a bamboo boat rowed by a local. Back on board to check out, then brunch while cruising back to Tuan Chau.
Late morning
Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina around 11:00–11:15. Optional transfer back to Hanoi Old Quarter.
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!”
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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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