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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Lan Ha Bay29 cabins · Steel boat
Kairos Cruise 2 Days/1 Night
Kairos Cruise is a 29-cabin ship on Lan Ha Bay. Two days, one night with all meals on board. Ava Travel price: from $150 per person October to April, $127 May to September.
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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
Junior Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$254per cabin · 2 adults
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Senior Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$270per cabin · 2 adults
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Executive Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$322per cabin · 2 adults
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Honeymoon Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$360per 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
Kairos, sailing under the Halora brand, is a steel ship launched in 2025 with 29 cabins, every one with a balcony and bathtub. It boards at Tuan Chau Marina in Ha Long and cruises into Lan Ha Bay, from $255 per cabin for two in low season.
Choosing a cabin
Junior Suite and Senior Suite are both 30 m², $255 and $270 per cabin. Junior Suites are on the first deck and Senior Suites on the second, so the $15 buys height and view. Above them sit two rarer cabins, only two of each on the ship. The Executive Suite is 45 m² on the second deck at $322, with a wider ocean view. The Honeymoon Suite is 50 m² at $360. Book either early.
Kairos or Metta?
Both sail from Tuan Chau into Lan Ha with Dark and Bright Cave on the second morning, and both start at $255 per cabin. Two real differences:
Kairos is three years newer (2025 against 2022), for the same entry price.
Metta has the bigger top cabin: a 60 m² Honeymoon Suite at $360, where the Kairos Honeymoon Suite is 50 m² for the same money.
On board
Jacuzzi pool on a 350 m² sundeck, sky bar, restaurant on the third deck, spa and Wi-Fi.
What the two days hold
Tender out from Tuan Chau Marina. Kayaking and swimming in the Tra Bau or Ao Ech area on the first afternoon. Tai Chi is at 06:00 on day two, then Dark and Bright Cave by kayak or on a sampan rowed by a local.
Before you book
Meals, entrance fees, kayaking and the cooking class are in the fare. Spa is charged on board. The limousine transfer from Hanoi is quoted separately.
Ava confirms your cabin and pickup within one hour of booking.
Is Kairos Cruise worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Kairos Cruise is a 5-star cruise on Lan Ha Bay with 29 cabins. It is worth it if you want what it does best: it costs less than most 5-star ships on Lan Ha Bay: from $150 per person in high season ($127 from May to September), against a typical $170. The main thing to weigh up: there is no family room, so a family of four needs two cabins.
Good reasons to pick it
- It costs less than most 5-star ships on Lan Ha Bay: from $150 per person in high season ($127 from May to September), against a typical $170.
- Every cabin has a private balcony.
- Even the entry cabin is 30 m².
- It also runs a 3 days 2 nights trip, from $245 per person (May to September).
Worth knowing before you book
- There is no family room, so a family of four needs two cabins.
Best for: couples.
2026 prices on Kairos Cruise
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Suite (30 m²) | $127 | $150 | per person |
| Senior Suite (30 m²) | $135 | $160 | per person |
| Executive Suite (45 m²) | $161 | $193 | per person |
| Honeymoon Suite (50 m²) | $180 | $215 | 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 Kairos 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.
Kairos Cruise: questions travellers ask
How much does Kairos Cruise cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $127 per person from May to September and $150 per person from October to April, sharing a double cabin. A 3 days 2 nights trip starts at $245 per person from May to September. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Does Kairos Cruise have family rooms?
No. The largest cabin sleeps 2, so a family of four books two cabins.
How many cabins does Kairos Cruise have?
Kairos Cruise has 29 cabins and sails on Lan Ha Bay.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Kairos 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
RestaurantBarJacuzzi poolSundeckWifiKayakingCooking class
The 2 days · 1 night itinerary
Hanoi to Tuan Chau and Lan Ha Bay (Lunch & Dinner Included)
Morning
Optional limousine van from Hanoi for the 2.5-hour run to Tuan Chau Marina, then a tender out to Kairos and check-in on board.
Afternoon
Lunch in the dining room while the ship crosses into Lan Ha Bay, then kayaking and swimming in the Tra Bau or Ao Ech area.
Evening
Cooking class and sunset gathering on the sundeck, dinner on board, squid fishing. Overnight in Lan Ha Bay.
Meals included: lunch, dinner.
Dark and Bright Cave, back to Hanoi (Breakfast & Brunch Included)
06:00
Tai Chi on the sundeck for anyone up for the dawn.
Morning
Light breakfast in the restaurant, then across to Dark and Bright Cave. Kayak through the arch yourself, or sit in a sampan and let a local row you into the lagoon on the far side.
Back on board to check out, then brunch on the way in to 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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These are real Tripadvisor reviews of Ava Travel as your booking agent, quoted word for word. They are not reviews of Kairos Cruise 2 Days/1 Night 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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