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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Halong BayCabin options · Cruise ship
Ruby Cruise 2 Days/1 Night
Ruby Cruise is a ship on Halong Bay. Two days, one night with meals on board, visiting Luon Cave and Titop Island. Ava Travel price: from $129 per person October to April, $115 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
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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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
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$230per cabin · 2 adults
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Deluxe Twin
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$272per cabin · 2 adults
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Suite
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$356per 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
Ruby Cruise sails Halong Bay from Tuan Chau, from $129 per person. It is one of the cheaper boats Ava sells on this route.
Double and twin are priced separately
Deluxe Double is $115 and Deluxe Twin is $136. Most ships sell one cabin grade and let you choose the bed configuration at no charge. Ruby charges $21 for two separate beds.
If you are a couple, take the Double and save the money. If you are two friends travelling together, the twin is worth it rather than sharing a double bed.
The Suite
Ruby Suite is $178, which is $63 above the entry cabin. Floor areas are not published for any Ruby cabin, so ask us for the dimensions before booking if that matters to you.
High season adds 12 percent
The Double reaches $129 and the Suite $200 in December and January.
On board
Restaurant, sundeck, cooking class, kayaking and squid fishing. No pool. This is a straightforward boat, not a floating hotel.
Before you book
Ruby is not listed on the main Halong booking portals, so there is less independent review material than for most ships in the fleet. If reviews matter to your decision, Hera at $103 or Lily at $130 are better documented on the same bay.
Is Ruby Cruise worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Ruby Cruise is a 3-star cruise on Halong Bay. The main thing to weigh up: there is no family room, so a family of four needs two cabins.
Worth knowing before you book
- There is no family room, so a family of four needs two cabins.
- The cheapest cabin (Deluxe Double) has no balcony.
- It only sells 2 days 1 night on our site.
Best for: couples.
2026 prices on Ruby Cruise
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Double | $115 | $129 | per person |
| Deluxe Twin | $136 | $152 | per person |
| Suite | $178 | $200 | 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 Ruby 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.
Ruby Cruise: questions travellers ask
How much does Ruby Cruise cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $115 per person from May to September and $129 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 Ruby Cruise have family rooms?
No. The largest cabin sleeps 2, so a family of four books two cabins.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Ruby 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
RestaurantSundeckCooking classKayakingSquid fishing
The 2 days · 1 night itinerary
Tuan Chau – Luon Cave – Titop Island
- 08:00 – 08:30 Shuttle pick-up at your Hanoi hotel if you add the transfer, about 2.5 hours to Halong.
- 12:00 Meet at the Ruby Cruise lounge, Tuan Chau International Marina, and tender to the boat. Welcome drink and cabin check-in.
- 13:00 Set lunch as the boat passes Duck and Thumb islets.
- 15:00 Kayaking in the Luon Cave area.
- 16:00 Titop Island. Swim or climb to the viewpoint.
- 17:00 Tea, coffee and fruit on the sundeck as the boat moves to its overnight anchorage.
- 18:00 Fruit carving or spring roll class.
- 19:00 Seafood dinner, then the bar, the top deck or squid fishing.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Sung Sot Cave – Tuan Chau
- 07:00 – 07:45 Breakfast in the fresh air.
- 08:00 – 09:00 Sung Sot Cave with your guide.
- 09:00 – 09:30 Check out and settle bills as the boat cruises back past Fighting Cock, Incense Burner and Dog Stone islets.
- 10:00 Lunch on board.
- 11:15 Tender back to the Ruby lounge. Guests with the transfer reach Hanoi around 15:30.
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
5.0Tripadvisor rating
These are real Tripadvisor reviews of Ava Travel as your booking agent, quoted word for word. They are not reviews of Ruby 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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