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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Halong Bay18 cabins · Wooden boat
Oriental Sails 2 Days/1 Night
Oriental Sails is an 18-cabin wooden boat on Halong Bay. Two days, one night with meals on board, visiting Titop Island. Ava Travel price: from $125 per person October to April, $110 May to September.
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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 Cabin
Double Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$220per 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
Oriental Sails is a wooden junk from 2014 with 18 cabins, and at $220 it sits at the very bottom of what Ava sells on Halong Bay.
One cabin, one price
There is a single category on this boat: Deluxe, two people, no balcony, $220. Nothing to compare and nothing to upgrade to. That simplicity is most of the appeal — you are not being walked up a ladder of suites.
Ava also sells Syrena at the same $220 entry. The difference is that Syrena offers a balcony cabin for $20 more and leaves from Tuan Chau, while Oriental Sails has no balcony option at all and departs from Halong International Cruise Port, which is a 3-hour drive rather than 2.5.
What the two days hold
Day one is the crossing and the anchorage. Day two is Luon Cave, and here you get a real choice: take a sampan and be rowed through, or take a kayak and work for it. Most boats decide that for you.
The operator does not publish the cabin floor area. Ava will not guess at it; ask and we will get it from them.
Before you book
Shuttle pickup is at 08:00 from your hotel, charged separately, arriving at the port around midday.
Meals, entrance fees, kayaking, Tai Chi and the cooking class are in the fare. There is no spa on board.
Ava confirms your cabin and pickup within one hour of booking.
Is Oriental Sails worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Oriental Sails is a 3-star cruise on Halong Bay with 18 cabins. It is worth it if you want what it does best: it also runs a 3 days 2 nights trip, from $215 per person (May to September). The main thing to weigh up: there is no family room, so a family of four needs two cabins.
Good reasons to pick it
- It also runs a 3 days 2 nights trip, from $215 per person (May to September).
Worth knowing before you book
- There is no family room, so a family of four needs two cabins.
- The cheapest cabin (Deluxe Cabin) has no balcony.
- High season (October to April) costs about 14% more than May to September.
Best for: couples.
2026 prices on Oriental Sails
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Cabin | $110 | $125 | 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 Oriental Sails: 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.
On 24 September 2026 we checked the price of every room type on Oriental Sails (2 days 1 night trip) against a leading Halong cruise booking site. Our price was the same or lower for each room type, in both seasons.
Oriental Sails: questions travellers ask
How much does Oriental Sails cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $110 per person from May to September and $125 per person from October to April, sharing a double cabin. A 3 days 2 nights trip starts at $215 per person from May to September. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Does Oriental Sails have family rooms?
No. The largest cabin sleeps 2, so a family of four books two cabins.
How many cabins does Oriental Sails have?
Oriental Sails has 18 cabins and sails on Halong Bay.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Oriental Sails?
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
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The 2 days · 1 night itinerary
Halong International Cruise Port – Sung Sot Cave – Titop Island
- 08:00 – 08:30 Leave Hanoi for guests who add the transfer.
- 12:00 – 12:30 Board at Halong International Cruise Port, Bai Chay. Welcome drink, briefing and cabin check-in.
- 13:15 Lunch while cruising toward Titop Island.
- 15:00 – 16:00 Guided visit to Sung Sot Cave.
- 16:00 – 17:00 Titop Island. Climb to the top for the view, or swim off the beach.
- 17:20 Back on board for sunset and happy hour at the bar.
- 18:00 Cooking demonstration with the chef.
- 19:00 – 21:00 Dinner.
- 21:00 – 22:00 Squid fishing, karaoke or a quiet evening in your cabin.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Luon Cave – Halong International Cruise Port
- 06:30 Tai Chi on the sundeck.
- 07:00 – 08:00 Breakfast.
- 08:00 – 09:00 Luon Cave by sampan with a local rower, or by kayak.
- 09:30 Check out as the boat cruises toward Bai Chay Bridge.
- 10:50 Lunch.
- 11:30 – 11:45 Disembark.
- 12:00 – 16:30 Drive back to Hanoi for guests with the transfer.
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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