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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Halong Bay11 cabins · Cruise ship
Hera Grand Cruise 3 Days/2 Nights
Hera Grand Cruise three day, two night cruise on Halong Bay. From $230 per person, two adults sharing. Ava Travel price: from $252 per person October to April, $230 May to September.
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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
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
Junior Suite
Double Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$460per cabin · 2 adults
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Ocean Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$550per cabin · 2 adults
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Earth Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$634per cabin · 2 adults
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Heaven Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$730per 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 Hera Grand Cruise, with 11 cabins on Halong Bay. The second day is the one the short trip does not have: day boat to Trinh Nu Cave, Ba Trai Dao beach and Me Cung Cave, lunch on the day boat.
Day by day
Day 1: welcome at No 12 Tuan Chau Marina, lunch, Titop Island, Sung Sot Cave, sunset party with a floating rice cake class.
Day 2: day boat to Trinh Nu Cave, Ba Trai Dao beach and Me Cung Cave, lunch on the day boat.
Day 3: a pearl farm and pearl museum, early lunch, back at Tuan Chau around 11:00.
Cabins and prices
Per cabin, 3 days 2 nights, two adults. October to April / May to September.
- Junior Suite: $504 / $460.
- Ocean Suite: $610 / $550.
- Earth Suite: $794 / $634.
- Heaven Suite: $1,004 / $730.
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.
What's included
RestaurantSundeckCooking classKayakingSquid fishing
The 3 days · 2 nights itinerary
Tuan Chau – Titop Island – Sung Sot Cave
- 07:30 – 08:00 Pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter if you add the transfer.
- 11:30 – 12:00 Check in at the waiting lounge, No 12 Tuan Chau Marina.
- 12:00 Board Hera Grand with a welcome drink and cold towel, then lunch as the ship cruises out.
- 14:30 Titop Island: hike to the top or swim.
- 16:00 Sung Sot Cave.
- 17:30 – 18:30 Sunset party and a class making Vietnamese floating rice cakes. Happy hour (buy 2, get 1 free).
- 19:30 Dinner outdoors when the weather allows.
- 21:30 Sky Bar, squid fishing, bamboo dancing, a herbal foot bath in your cabin or a massage (extra cost).
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Trinh Nu Cave – Ba Trai Dao – Me Cung Cave (day boat)
- 06:15 Tai Chi on the sundeck.
- 06:30 – 07:00 Light breakfast.
- 08:30 Day boat pick-up.
- 08:45 Trinh Nu Cave.
- 10:30 Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) beach for swimming.
- 12:00 Lunch on the day boat.
- 14:00 Me Cung Cave.
- 15:30 Back on Hera Grand: sundeck, sauna and foot soak.
- 17:30 – 18:30 Sunset party, cooking class and happy hour.
- 19:30 Gala dinner.
- 21:30 Sky Bar, squid fishing or a massage (extra cost).
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Pearl Farm – Tuan Chau
- 06:15 Tai Chi on the sundeck.
- 06:30 – 07:00 Light breakfast.
- 07:30 A pearl farm with its exhibition centre and pearl museum.
- 09:30 Back on board to check out.
- 10:00 Early buffet lunch.
- 11:00 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina.
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 Hera Grand 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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