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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Lan Ha Bay16 cabins · Cruise ship
Sena cruise 2 days/ 1 night
Sena Cruise is a 16-cabin ship on Lan Ha Bay. Two days, one night with meals on board, visiting Dark and Bright Cave. Ava Travel price: from $150 per person October to April, $143 May to September.
Comparing? Peony vs Sena
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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
Balcony Deluxe
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$286per cabin · 2 adults
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Balcony Executive
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$310per cabin · 2 adults
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Terrace Suite Balcony
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$524per cabin · 2 adults
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Balcony Deluxe Connecting
Room with balcony2 Double Beds or 4 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$572per 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
Sena Cruise has 16 cabins on Lan Ha Bay, built 2019, from $150 per person. Along with Hera and Orchid Premium it is one of the smallest ships Ava sells.
Three cabins, and the third is the interesting one
Balcony Deluxe and Balcony Executive are both 25 sqm, at $143 and $155. Terrace Suite Balcony is 40 sqm and takes three adults, at $263.
A three-adult cabin on a 16-cabin ship is unusual. Most small boats sell couple cabins only, and families end up booking two rooms. If you are three travelling together, this is worth a look.
Prices hardly move
High season adds $5 to $7 per cabin, under five percent. That is the flattest curve of any Lan Ha ship in the fleet. December here costs essentially what September does.
Facilities are basic
Restaurant, bar, a small spa and sundeck, with a cooking class, kayaking and squid fishing. No pool or jacuzzi. If you want a jacuzzi on Lan Ha at a similar price, Peony has a jacuzzi and spa from $137.
Before you book
Sixteen cabins means around thirty guests, so the boat stays quiet and meals run in one sitting. Ava confirms your cabin and pickup within one hour of booking.
Where to book Sena Cruise, and is it cheaper direct?
You can book Sena Cruise online with Ava Travel, a travel agency in Hanoi, from $150 per person from October to April and $143 from May to September (Balcony Deluxe cabin, two guests sharing). You pay by card at checkout and we confirm your cabin within 1 hour.
Sena Cruises' own website does not show prices or take online bookings for the 2 days 1 night trip; you send a contact form and wait for a quote. With Ava Travel you see the price for your exact date and cabin before you book. Checked on 15 October 2026.
Booking with Ava Travel also gets you a shared shuttle from Hanoi Old Quarter ($35 per person return) or a private car, and WhatsApp help before and during your trip.
On 24 September 2026 we checked the price of every room type on Sena cruise (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.
Comparing ships? Peony vs Sena
Is Sena cruise worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Sena cruise is a 4-star cruise on Lan Ha Bay with 16 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 single family room, but the Balcony Deluxe Connecting option gives a family of four two adjoining balcony cabins.
Good reasons to pick it
- Every cabin has a private balcony.
- It also runs a 3 days 2 nights trip, from $285 per person in high season.
Worth knowing before you book
- There is no single family room. Families of four book the Balcony Deluxe Connecting: two adjoining cabins (50 m²) that sleep 4.
Best for: couples and families of four.
2026 prices on Sena cruise
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balcony Deluxe (25 m²) | $143 | $150 | per person |
| Balcony Executive (25 m²) | $155 | $160 | per person |
| Terrace Suite Balcony (40 m²) | $262 | $270 | per person |
| Balcony Deluxe Connecting (2 cabins, 50 m², sleeps 4) | $572 | $600 | per connecting cabin |
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.
Sena cruise: questions travellers ask
How much does Sena cruise cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $143 per person from May to September and $150 per person from October to April, sharing a double cabin. A 3 days 2 nights trip starts at $285 per person in high season. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Does Sena cruise have family rooms?
Yes, in the form of connecting cabins. The Balcony Deluxe Connecting is two adjoining balcony cabins (50 m²) that sleep 4, from $572 per connecting cabin from May to September and $600 from October to April.
How many cabins does Sena cruise have?
Sena cruise has 16 cabins and sails on Lan Ha Bay.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Sena 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: 6 October 2026.
What's included
RestaurantSundeckCooking classKayakingSquid fishing
The 2 days · 1 night itinerary
Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Dark and Bright Cave
- 07:45 – 08:30 Pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter if you add the transfer.
- 11:30 – 12:00 Arrive at Tuan Chau harbour.
- 12:00 – 12:15 Tender to Sena. Welcome drink, cruise briefing and cabin check-in.
- 12:45 – 13:00 Lunch as the ship sails into Lan Ha Bay.
- 14:45 Dark and Bright Cave by sampan rowed by a local, or by kayak.
- 17:00 Back on board for the sunset party and a spring roll cooking class. The ship anchors for the night.
- 19:00 Dinner.
- 20:30 Cocktails at the bar, karaoke or squid fishing.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Tra Bau – Tuan Chau
- 06:00 Tai Chi on the sundeck at sunrise.
- 06:45 Light breakfast with tea and coffee.
- 07:30 Kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau, where Kong: Skull Island was filmed.
- 08:30 Back on board.
- 09:30 Check out.
- 09:45 Lunch as the ship heads back to the harbour.
- 11:30 – 12:00 Disembark. Guests with the transfer reach Hanoi around 15:00 – 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 Sena 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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