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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Lan Ha Bay25 cabins · Cruise ship
Metta Cruise 3 Days/2 Nights
Metta Cruise three day two night cruise in Lan Ha Bay. Ava Travel price: from $295 per person October to April, $245 May to September, two adults sharing.
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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
Lan Ha 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
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$490per 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
$530per 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
$630per 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
$700per 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
The three day, two night sailing on Metta Cruise, a ship with 25 cabins. The second night is what separates it from the overnight trip: the ship carries on past the day boat routes, and the itinerary picks up Lan Ha Bay, Viet Hai Village, Ba Trai Dao.
What the extra day buys you
A two day cruise gives you one afternoon and one morning on the water. Three days gives you a full middle day, which is when the tenders reach the parts of Lan Ha Bay that the crowds do not. You also get a second evening at anchor, which is the part most guests remember.
Cabins and price
Metta Cruise has 4 types of cabin on this sailing. Prices start at $245 per person in low season, based on two adults sharing. High season runs from October to April and costs more; the table on this page shows the exact figure for your date before you book.
Booking
Pick your date and cabin above. Ava confirms the cabin and your Hanoi pickup within one hour of booking. The road transfer between Hanoi and the pier is quoted separately unless the itinerary says otherwise.
What's included
RestaurantBarSpaSundeckWifi
The 3 days · 2 nights itinerary
Hanoi to Tuan Chau and Lan Ha Bay (Lunch & Dinner Included)
- Morning Limousine pickup in Hanoi and a 2.5 hour drive to Tuan Chau Pier. A tender takes you out to Metta. Check in on board.
- Afternoon Lunch in the dining area on the third deck as the ship passes the islands. The ship stops at the Tra Bau or Ba Trai Dao area for kayaking or a swim.
- 18:30 Back on board for the sunset gathering, with a cooking class on the top deck and happy hour at the bar.
- Evening Dinner, then games, squid fishing, or a massage at extra cost. Overnight on board.
Meals included: lunch, dinner.
Lan Ha Bay, Viet Hai Village and Ba Trai Dao (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included)
- Early morning Optional Tai Chi on the top deck, then breakfast.
- Morning A day boat runs out to the farther parts of Lan Ha Bay and Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island, by bicycle or electric car. Lunch back on the day boat.
- Afternoon Kayaking at the Tai Keo cave area, then Ba Trai Dao beach for sunbathing and swimming.
- 16:30 Back on Metta for the sunset gathering and free time until dinner.
- Evening Dinner, then your cabin or the deck. Overnight on board.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Lan Ha Bay to Tuan Chau and Hanoi (Breakfast & Brunch Included)
- 06:15 Dawn on deck, with an optional Tai Chi session. Light breakfast in the restaurant.
- Morning Dark and Bright Cave by kayak, or by sampan rowed by a local, through the cave into a quiet lagoon. Back on board to freshen up and check out.
- Brunch in the dining area while the ship returns to the harbour.
- 11:30 Disembark. The shuttle back to Hanoi picks up from the pier.
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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★★★★★
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
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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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