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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Lan Ha Bay24 cabins · Cruise ship
La Pandora Cruise 2 Days/1 Night
La Pandora Cruise is a 24-cabin ship on Lan Ha Bay. Two days, one night with meals on board, visiting Dark and Bright Cave. Ava Travel price: from $145.
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
Suite Balcony (lower deck)
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$290per cabin · 2 adults
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Panorama Suite
Double Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$290per cabin · 2 adults
Secure checkout
Suite Balcony (upper deck)
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$310per cabin · 2 adults
Secure checkout
Family Suite (3 pax)
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$460per cabin · 2 adults
Secure checkout
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
La Pandora has 24 cabins on Lan Ha Bay and has been sailing since 2019. It sits at the affordable end of the ships Ava sells here, with the cheapest cabin at $290.
Read the cabin list carefully on this one
There is a trap in the price list that is easy to miss. Two cabins cost exactly the same $290:
The Suite Balcony on the lower deck is 25 sqm and has a balcony. The Panorama Suite is 22 sqm and has no balcony. Same money, three square metres less, and no door onto the water.
The Panorama earns its place only if you have seen the specific view from that cabin and want it. Otherwise take the Suite Balcony. Ava will tell you the same thing if you ring us, so we would rather it were written on the page.
The rest of the list
Suite Balcony on the upper deck is the same 25 sqm at $310, so that $20 is height not space. The Family Suite is 28 sqm at $460 and sleeps three.
What the day looks like
Day two goes through the Dark and Bright Cave area by sampan. The cave formations are the draw, but the quiet is the thing people mention afterwards: a rowed boat makes no noise, so you hear the water and the birds rather than an engine.
Before you book
The shuttle from Hanoi is an extra fee. You check in at Tuan Chau Pier and a tender takes you out to the ship.
Meals, entrance fees, kayaking, Tai Chi and the cooking class are in the fare. Spa is charged on board.
Ava confirms your cabin and pickup within one hour of booking.
Is La Pandora Cruise worth it? Our 2026 verdict
La Pandora Cruise is a 4-star cruise on Lan Ha Bay with 24 cabins. It is worth it if you want what it does best: family rooms are sold per room, not per head: Family Suite (3 pax) takes 3 guests for $460 in total from May to September, about $153 each. The main thing to weigh up: transfers from Hanoi are not included in the cruise price.
Good reasons to pick it
- Family rooms are sold per room, not per head: Family Suite (3 pax) takes 3 guests for $460 in total from May to September, about $153 each.
- It also runs a 3 days 2 nights trip, from $287 per person in high season.
Worth knowing before you book
- Transfers from Hanoi are not included in the cruise price.
Best for: families.
2026 prices on La Pandora Cruise
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suite Balcony (lower deck) (25 m²) | $145 | $145 | per person |
| Panorama Suite (22 m²) | $145 | $145 | per person |
| Suite Balcony (upper deck) (25 m²) | $155 | $155 | per person |
| Family Suite (3 pax) (28 m²) | $153 | $153 | per person, room for up to 3, $460 / $460 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 La Pandora 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.
La Pandora Cruise: questions travellers ask
How much does La Pandora Cruise cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $145 per person from May to September and $145 per person from October to April, sharing a double cabin. A 3 days 2 nights trip starts at $287 per person in high season. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Does La Pandora Cruise have family rooms?
Yes. Family Suite (3 pax) takes up to 3 guests, $460 for the whole room from May to September.
How many cabins does La Pandora Cruise have?
La Pandora Cruise has 24 cabins and sails on Lan Ha Bay.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on La Pandora 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: 27 September 2026.
What's included
RestaurantBarSpaSundeckWifi
The 2 days · 1 night itinerary
Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Ong Cam
- 08:15 – 08:45 Shuttle pick-up at your Hanoi hotel if you add the transfer, with a short break on the way.
- 11:45 – 12:00 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina and tender to La Pandora.
- 12:45 – 13:00 Welcome drink, meet the captain, and the safety briefing.
- 13:00 – 13:15 Seafood and Vietnamese lunch while sailing past Con Vit islets.
- 16:00 Into Lan Ha Bay to the Ong Cam area for kayaking and swimming.
- 17:30 Anchor for the night. Spring roll cooking demonstration and the sunset party with local wine and fruit.
- 19:00 Dinner, then squid fishing, a film or the bar.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Dark and Bright Cave – Tuan Chau
- 06:00 Sunrise on deck.
- 06:30 Light breakfast with coffee and tea.
- 07:15 Dark and Bright Cave by local rowing boat.
- 09:15 Back on board to rest before check-out.
- 10:00 Lunch on board.
- 12:00 Tender to Tuan Chau Marina. Guests with the shuttle reach Hanoi around 15:00 – 15:30.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch.
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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