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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Halong Bay22 cabins · Wooden boat
Phoenix Cruise 2 Days/1 Night
Phoenix Cruise is a 22-cabin wooden boat on Halong Bay. Two days, one night with all meals on board. Ava Travel price: from $127 per person October to April, $122 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
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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
Double Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$244per cabin · 2 adults
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Suite Ocean View
Double Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$274per cabin · 2 adults
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Royal Suite Balcony
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$344per cabin · 2 adults
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Family Deluxe (3 pax)
1 Double Bed + 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$450per cabin · 2 adults
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Family Deluxe (4 pax)
Double Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$500per 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.
Halong Bay cruise overview
Phoenix is a wooden boat with 22 cabins, sailing Halong Bay since 2014. Big modern ships have taken over the bay in the last decade; this is one of the few timber ships still working, and it looks like the junk people picture when they think of Halong.
Who this ship is for
Families, mostly. Phoenix has two genuine family cabins: 36 sqm sleeping three at $450, and 36 sqm sleeping four at $500. A four-berth cabin is rare on this bay, and at $500 it is the cheapest way Ava can put four people on the water for a night.
Day one goes to the Pearl Farm for kayaking; day two is Ti Top Island, where you can swim off the beach or climb to the 360-degree viewpoint.
Choosing a cabin
Be clear-eyed about the two cheapest rooms. Deluxe at $245 and Suite Ocean View at $275 are both 18 sqm and neither has a balcony. Eighteen square metres is small, and the $30 between them buys a better window, not more room.
The Royal Suite Balcony at $345 is 30 sqm with a balcony and is the only two-person cabin here that feels roomy.
The family cabins at 36 sqm have no balcony either.
Before you book
Boarding is at noon at Tuan Chau Wharf. Transfer from Hanoi is charged separately. There is no spa on this ship.
Ava confirms your cabin and pickup within one hour of booking.
Is Phoenix Cruise worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Phoenix Cruise is a 3-star cruise on Halong Bay with 22 cabins. It is worth it if you want what it does best: family rooms are sold per room, not per head: Family Deluxe (4 pax) takes 4 guests for $500 in total from May to September, about $125 each. The main thing to weigh up: the cheapest cabin (Family Deluxe (4 pax)) has no balcony.
Good reasons to pick it
- Family rooms are sold per room, not per head: Family Deluxe (4 pax) takes 4 guests for $500 in total from May to September, about $125 each.
Worth knowing before you book
- The cheapest cabin (Family Deluxe (4 pax)) has no balcony.
- Entry cabins are small, at 18 m².
- It only sells 2 days 1 night on our site.
Best for: families.
2026 prices on Phoenix Cruise
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe (18 m²) | $122 | $127 | per person |
| Suite Ocean View (18 m²) | $137 | $142 | per person |
| Royal Suite Balcony (30 m²) | $172 | $177 | per person |
| Family Deluxe (4 pax) (36 m²) | $125 | $128 | per person, room for up to 4, $500 / $510 for the whole room |
| Family Deluxe (3 pax) (36 m²) | $150 | $153 | per person, room for up to 3, $450 / $460 for the whole room |
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 Phoenix Cruise: 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.
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How much does Phoenix Cruise cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $122 per person from May to September and $127 per person from October to April, sharing a double cabin. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Does Phoenix Cruise have family rooms?
Yes. Family Deluxe (3 pax) takes up to 3 guests, $450 for the whole room from May to September. Family Deluxe (4 pax) takes up to 4 guests, $500 for the whole room from May to September.
How many cabins does Phoenix Cruise have?
Phoenix Cruise has 22 cabins and sails on Halong Bay.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Phoenix Cruise?
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
Tuan Chau – Tung Sau Pearl Farm – Ti Top Island
Morning
Arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf around noon and transfer to the ship.
Afternoon
Safety briefing and cabin check-in, then back to the dining room for a Vietnamese lunch while Phoenix sails deeper into the bay. First stop is Tung Sau Pearl Farm, to see how pearls are cultured, then Ti Top Island to swim or climb to the viewpoint. Sunset, happy hour and a spring roll demonstration on the sundeck.
Evening
Dinner on board.
Luon Cave – Sung Sot Cave – Tuan Chau
Early morning
Up for first light over the bay, with a Tai Chi class on the sundeck.
Morning
After a light breakfast, kayaking around the Luon Cave area, then Sung Sot Cave, the largest in Halong Bay.
Back on board to check out, then lunch on the way in to Tuan Chau.
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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These are real Tripadvisor reviews of Ava Travel as your booking agent, quoted word for word. They are not reviews of Phoenix 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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