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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Halong Bay18 cabins · Cruise ship
Oriental Sails 3 Days/2 Nights
Oriental Sails three day two night cruise in Halong Bay. Ava Travel price: from $235 per person October to April, $215 May to September, two adults sharing.
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
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
Deluxe Cabin
Double Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$430per 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.
Halong Bay cruise overview
The three day, two night sailing on Oriental Sails, a ship with 18 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 Dark, Bright Cave, Ba Trai Dao Beach, Luon Cave.
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 Halong Bay that the crowds do not. You also get a second evening at anchor, which is the part most guests remember.
Cabins and price
Oriental Sails has 1 types of cabin on this sailing. Prices start at $215 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
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The 3 days · 2 nights itinerary
Hanoi – Bai Chay – Halong Bay
- 08:00 – 08:30 Leave Hanoi for Halong International Cruise Port in Bai Chay if you add the transfer.
- 12:00 – 12:30 Board the Oriental Sails, welcome drink, safety briefing and cabin check in.
- 13:15 Lunch while cruising, then the ship anchors near Titop Island.
- 15:00 – 16:00 Guided visit to Sung Sot Cave.
- 16:00 – 17:00 Titop Island: the climb to the viewpoint, then a swim from the beach.
- 17:20 Back on board for sunset at the bar.
- 18:00 Happy hour and a cooking demonstration with the chef.
- 19:00 – 21:00 Dinner.
- 21:00 – 22:00 Squid fishing with the crew, karaoke or time in your cabin.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Day boat – Lan Ha Bay kayaking – Ba Trai Dao – Pearl Farm
- 06:30 – 07:00 Tai Chi on the sundeck.
- 07:00 – 08:00 Breakfast in the restaurant.
- 08:00 – 08:30 Change to the day boat near Titop Island.
- 10:30 Kayaking around Dark and Bright Cave in Lan Ha Bay, about an hour and a half.
- 11:30 Lunch on the day boat.
- 12:30 Swimming at Ba Trai Dao beach.
- 14:45 Pearl farm and museum, about 40 minutes.
- 15:25 Back to the Oriental Sails near Titop Island.
- 17:00 – 19:00 Happy hour on the sundeck.
- 19:00 Dinner.
- 21:00 Squid fishing or a film on board.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Luon Cave – Bai Chay – Hanoi
- 06:30 Tai Chi on the sundeck.
- 07:00 – 08:00 Breakfast.
- 08:00 – 09:00 Luon Cave in a shared sampan with a local rower, or by kayak.
- 09:30 Check out while the ship sails towards Bai Chay bridge.
- 10:50 Lunch.
- 11:30 – 11:45 Disembark.
- 12:00 – 16:30 Road transfer back to your Hanoi hotel if you booked it.
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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