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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Halong Bay20 cabins · Cruise ship
Lily Cruise 2 Days/1 Night
Lily Cruise is a 20-cabin ship on Halong Bay. Two days, one night with meals on board, visiting Titop Island and Sung Sot Cave. Ava Travel price: from $145 per person October to April, $130 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
Halong 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 Ocean View
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$260per cabin · 2 adults
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Premium Deluxe Ocean View
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$306per cabin · 2 adults
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Lily Exclusive Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$404per 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
Lily Cruise is a 2023 boat with 20 cabins on the Halong Bay route, from $145 per person.
The cabin ladder is unusual
Deluxe Ocean View and Premium Deluxe Ocean View are both 16 sqm, at $130 and $153. The $23 difference is position on the boat, not space. Lily Exclusive Suite is 30 sqm at $202, and that is the only cabin where you actually gain room.
So the decision is simple: pay $130 for a small cabin, or $202 for one nearly twice the size. The middle grade only makes sense if a specific deck matters to you.
Sixteen square metres is small
Ambassador starts at 30 sqm and Calista at 30. Lily is closer to Victory at 16. On a 2023 boat that is a deliberate choice to keep the price down, and it works, but you should picture the room before booking.
On board
Restaurant, bar and sundeck, with a cooking class, kayaking and squid fishing.
Before you book
High season adds about 11 percent, taking the entry cabin to $145 and the suite to $225. Ava confirms your cabin and pickup within one hour of booking, and you can ask us on WhatsApp which cabins are still open on your dates.
Is Lily Cruise worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Lily Cruise is a 4-star cruise on Halong Bay with 20 cabins. It is worth it if you want what it does best: every cabin has a private balcony. The main thing to weigh up: there is no family room, so a family of four needs two cabins.
Good reasons to pick it
- Every cabin has a private balcony.
Worth knowing before you book
- There is no family room, so a family of four needs two cabins.
- Entry cabins are small, at 16 m².
- It only sells 2 days 1 night on our site.
Best for: couples.
2026 prices on Lily Cruise
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Ocean View (16 m²) | $130 | $145 | per person |
| Premium Deluxe Ocean View (16 m²) | $153 | $171 | per person |
| Lily Exclusive Suite (30 m²) | $202 | $225 | 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 Lily 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.
Lily Cruise: questions travellers ask
How much does Lily Cruise cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $130 per person from May to September and $145 per person from October to April, sharing a double cabin. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Does Lily Cruise have family rooms?
No. The largest cabin sleeps 2, so a family of four books two cabins.
How many cabins does Lily Cruise have?
Lily Cruise has 20 cabins and sails on Halong Bay.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Lily 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
RestaurantSundeckCooking classKayakingSquid fishing
The 2 days · 1 night itinerary
Tuan Chau – Titop Island – Sung Sot Cave
- 08:00 – 09:00 Shuttle pick-up at your Hanoi hotel if you add the transfer, about 2.5 hours to Halong.
- 11:45 Check in at the Lily Cruise waiting lounge, Tuan Chau International Marina.
- 12:15 Tender to the ship. Welcome drink and cabin check-in.
- 13:00 Buffet lunch as the ship passes Duck and Thumb islets.
- 14:45 Titop Island. Swim from the beach or climb to the viewpoint.
- 15:45 Sung Sot Cave with your guide.
- 17:15 Afternoon tea on the sundeck and a fresh spring roll class as the ship moves to its overnight anchorage.
- 19:15 Seafood dinner.
- 20:30 Squid fishing, a drink at the bar, or the spa at extra cost.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Luon Cave – Tuan Chau
- 06:00 Tai Chi on the sundeck at sunrise.
- 06:30 Breakfast with coffee or tea.
- 07:15 Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat.
- 09:30 Check out and settle bills as the ship cruises back past Fighting Cock, Incense Burner and Dog Stone islets.
- 09:45 Brunch on board.
- 11:00 Tender back to the Lily Cruise waiting lounge, 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
5.0Tripadvisor rating
These are real Tripadvisor reviews of Ava Travel as your booking agent, quoted word for word. They are not reviews of Lily 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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