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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Lan Ha Bay39 cabins · Cruise ship
Paradise Grand Cruise 2 Days/1 Night
Paradise Grand is a 39-cabin ship on Lan Ha Bay. Two days, one night with meals on board, visiting Dark and Bright Cave. Ava Travel price: from $170 per person October to April, $155 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
Lan Ha 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 Balcony
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$310per cabin · 2 adults
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Executive Balcony
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$360per cabin · 2 adults
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Grand Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$430per cabin · 2 adults
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Captain Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$470per 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
Paradise Grand is the largest ship on this page: 39 cabins, built in 2020, sailing Lan Ha Bay from Tuan Chau.
What size buys you, and what it costs you
A ship this big is steadier at anchor, has far more deck to spread out on, and runs a buffet in a proper restaurant (La Espacia) rather than a set menu. Families and anyone prone to seasickness usually prefer it. Check-in is done in the lobby of Paradise Suites Hotel on Tuan Chau Island, sitting down, instead of on the quayside.
The trade is intimacy. With 39 cabins you will not be the only kayak in the water, and the boat cannot slip into the small anchorages that a 12-cabin junk can. If you want quiet above all, ask Ava about a smaller ship.
Choosing a cabin
Four types but only two sizes. Deluxe and Executive Balcony are both 28 sqm, $310 and $360. Grand Suite and Captain Suite are both 35 sqm, $430 and $470.
Within each pair you are paying for deck and position, not floor area, so the sensible picks are the Deluxe at $310 or the Grand Suite at $430. Every cabin has a balcony.
Before you book
Boarding is 12:00 to 12:30. Day one includes Viet Hai Village inside Cat Ba National Park; day two is Dark and Bright Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, back on board by 08:30.
Meals, entrance fees, kayaking, Tai Chi and the cooking class are in the fare. Spa is charged on board.
Ava confirms your cabin and pickup within one hour of booking.
Is Paradise Grand worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Paradise Grand is a 5-star cruise on Lan Ha Bay with 39 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.
- It also runs a 3 days 2 nights trip, from $315 per person (May to September).
Worth knowing before you book
- There is no family room, so a family of four needs two cabins.
- 39 cabins makes it a big ship, so expect more people at each activity.
Best for: couples.
2026 prices on Paradise Grand
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Balcony (28 m²) | $155 | $170 | per person |
| Executive Balcony (28 m²) | $180 | $185 | per person |
| Grand Suite (35 m²) | $215 | $230 | per person |
| Captain Suite (35 m²) | $235 | $245 | 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 Paradise Grand: 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 Paradise Grand (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.
Paradise Grand: questions travellers ask
How much does Paradise Grand cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $155 per person from May to September and $170 per person from October to April, sharing a double cabin. A 3 days 2 nights trip starts at $315 per person from May to September. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Does Paradise Grand have family rooms?
No. The largest cabin sleeps 2, so a family of four books two cabins.
How many cabins does Paradise Grand have?
Paradise Grand has 39 cabins and sails on Lan Ha Bay.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Paradise Grand?
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
RestaurantBarSpaSundeckWifi
The 2 days · 1 night itinerary
Tuan Chau – Gia Luan – Lan Ha Bay
- 11:30 – 12:00 Check in on Tuan Chau Island.
- 12:00 – 12:30 Speedboat to Gia Luan pier to join the ship.
- 12:45 Welcome drink and briefing.
- 13:00 Lunch in La Espacia restaurant as the ship heads into Lan Ha Bay.
- 14:30 Time to take in the bay, or book a spa treatment.
- 14:45 – 16:30 Winter: Viet Hai fishing village by bicycle, electric car or on foot. Summer: Dark & Bright Cave by kayak or bamboo boat.
- 15:45 – 16:15 Afternoon tea with pastries for guests who stay on board.
- 17:30 – 19:00 The ship anchors for the night. Happy hour, cooking class and live music on the sundeck.
- 19:00 Dinner in La Espacia restaurant.
- 20:30 – 23:00 Live music in the Piano Lounge, squid fishing, or a film on the big screen.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Ao Ech or Dark & Bright Cave – Tuan Chau
- 06:30 – 07:00 Tai Chi on the sundeck.
- 07:00 – 07:30 Light breakfast of pastries, coffee and tea.
- 07:30 – 08:30 Winter: kayak or paddle board at Ao Ech. Summer: Dark & Bright Cave by kayak or bamboo boat.
- 08:30 Breakfast on board as the ship heads back.
- 09:30 – 10:00 Settle bills and return your key.
- 10:15 – 10:45 Speedboat back to Tuan Chau Marina.
Meals included: Breakfast.
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 Paradise Grand 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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