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Nostalgia Sail Cruise 2 Days/1 Night
Nostalgia Sail Cruise 2 Days/1 Night is a Lan Ha Bay cruise with local support from Ava Travel. Send us your date and group... From $195.
Questions before you book? Message us on WhatsApp or send an email. Phone +84 904 251 545. Ava Travel Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Style
Luxury cruise
Lan Ha Bay
Duration
2 days · 1 nights
Pickup support available
Choose your cabin
Live prices for your date and guests. Ava confirms cabin & Hanoi pickup within 1 hour of booking.
Guests
2adults
0children
Prices are per cabin for the selected date, 2 days 1 night. Children (2-11) are charged 75% of the adult rate; infants under 2 travel free.
CabinWhat's includedPrice
Heritage Cabin
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$390per cabin · 2 adults
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Legacy Cabin
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
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Regal Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$604per cabin · 2 adults
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Prestige Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$690per cabin · 2 adults
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Lan Ha Bay cruise overview
Nostalgia Sail Cruise 2 Days/1 Night is a Lan Ha Bay heritage sail-style cruise selected for travellers who want a clear overnight cruise plan and local support from Ava Travel Hanoi. Nostalgia Sail Cruise is a characterful Lan Ha Bay cruise for guests who like traditional styling and a softer onboard atmosphere.
Why choose Nostalgia Sail Cruise 2 Days/1 Night?
The cruise is less about big-ship facilities and more about design, scenery, and a relaxed rhythm through quieter water. This product page is written to help you understand whether the cruise fits your travel style before you reserve a cabin.
- Best for: travellers who want a more characterful, sailing-inspired bay experience.
- Main strengths: sail-inspired character, good for photographers, calm boutique feel.
- Before you book: Confirm the exact cabin layout because traditional-style boats can have more varied room shapes.
Cabins and who it suits
Cabin names and layouts vary by operator, but the main choice is usually between a standard sea-view cabin, a balcony or higher-deck cabin, and a larger suite or family setup. Couples should usually prioritise balcony position and deck level. Families should confirm bedding, child pricing, and whether connecting or larger cabins are available.
If you are choosing between several cruises, tell Ava your travel date, group size, budget, and preferred comfort level. We will compare live availability and explain whether Nostalgia Sail Cruise 2 Days/1 Night is the best fit or whether another Halong, Lan Ha, or Bai Tu Long Bay cruise would suit you better.
Booking tips from Ava Travel
- Book earlier for weekends, public holidays, and the October to April high season.
- Ask us to confirm whether transfer from Hanoi is included or quoted separately.
- Tell us about vegetarian, vegan, allergy, honeymoon, birthday, or mobility notes before confirmation.
- For families, confirm child age, bed sharing, extra bed policy, and cabin capacity before checkout.
What's included
RestaurantBarSundeckCooking classKayakingSquid fishing
The 2 days · 1 nights itinerary
Hanoi → Marina → Halong Bay (Lunch & Dinner Included)
- 07:30 – 08:00 Pick-up from Hanoi Old Quarter (add-on transfer available — confirm details with Ava after booking).
- 08:00 – 11:30 Scenic transfer to Halong / Tuan Chau International Marina.
- 11:30 – 12:00 Board cruise — welcome drink, fresh towel, cabin check-in.
- 12:00 – 13:00 Welcome lunch while sailing into Halong Bay.
- 13:30 – 15:30 Sail to Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Cave) — one of Halong's most beautifully decorated; guided tour included.
- 15:30 – 17:00 Watch the traditional sails unfurl as wind picks up; kayaking through limestone arches.
- 17:00 – 18:30 Free time — relax on sundeck or in cabin.
- 18:30 – 20:00 Set dinner with Quang Ninh seafood; complimentary sunset cocktail on deck (1 per cabin).
- 20:00 – 21:30 Traditional storytelling or music session on deck under the stars; squid fishing from stern.
- 21:30 Free evening — overnight anchored in Halong Bay.
Halong Bay → Cave Visit → Hanoi (Breakfast & Brunch Included)
- 06:30 Optional sunrise Tai Chi on open deck — unobstructed bay views.
- 07:00 – 07:30 Light breakfast (tea, coffee, baguette, congee, fresh fruit).
- 07:30 – 09:30 Bamboo boat to a nearby lagoon; cooking class featuring a classic Vietnamese dish.
- 09:30 – 10:30 Brunch on board while cruising back to port.
- 10:30 – 11:00 Check-out, settle bills, farewell photos.
- 11:30 – 12:00 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina.
- 12:00 – 15:30 Transfer back to Hanoi (drop-off in Old Quarter).
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.
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