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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Halong Bay32 cabins · Cruise ship
Starlight Cruise 2 Days/1 Night
Starlight Cruise is a 32-cabin ship on Halong Bay. Two days, one night with meals on board, visiting Titop Island and Sung Sot Cave. Ava Travel price: from $145 per person October to April, $132 May to September.
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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
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$264per cabin · 2 adults
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Executive Cabin
Double Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$280per cabin · 2 adults
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Suite Cabin
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$290per 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
Starlight is a ship from 2013 with 32 cabins on Halong Bay, and it has one of the clearest buying decisions of any boat Ava sells.
Take the Suite
Three cabin types, twenty-five dollars apart end to end: Deluxe $265, Executive $280, Suite $290.
Deluxe and Executive have no balcony. The Suite does. So $25 over the cheapest room on the ship is the difference between a window and a door onto Halong Bay, and it is the only cabin on board that has one. There is no reason to book anything else here unless the Suites are full.
What the two days hold
The drive is 2.5 hours, shorter than most Halong departures. Lunch is at 13:15 on day one. Day two has a slow start by design: morning tea with biscuits and fruit runs 07:00 to 08:00 before the excursion to Luon Cave, which you can do by kayak or sitting in a sampan.
Being a 32-cabin ship it is steady at anchor and has plenty of deck, which suits anyone who does not love small boats.
Before you book
The operator does not publish cabin floor areas. Ava will not invent numbers; ask us and we will get them from the operator before you commit.
Meals, entrance fees, kayaking, Tai Chi and the cooking class are in the fare. Spa is charged on board. Transfer from Hanoi is separate.
Ava confirms your cabin and pickup within one hour of booking.
Is Starlight Cruise worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Starlight Cruise is a 5-star cruise on Halong Bay with 32 cabins. It is worth it if you want what it does best: it costs less than most 5-star ships on Halong Bay: from $145 per person in high season, against a typical $190. 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 costs less than most 5-star ships on Halong Bay: from $145 per person in high season, against a typical $190.
- It also runs a 3 days 2 nights trip, from $250 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.
- 32 cabins makes it a big ship, so expect more people at each activity.
Best for: couples.
2026 prices on Starlight Cruise
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Cabin | $132 | $145 | per person |
| Executive Cabin | $140 | $150 | per person |
| Suite Cabin | $145 | $160 | 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 Starlight 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.
On 24 September 2026 we checked the price of every room type on Starlight 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.
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How much does Starlight Cruise cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $132 per person from May to September and $145 per person from October to April, sharing a double cabin. A 3 days 2 nights trip starts at $250 per person from May to September. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Does Starlight Cruise have family rooms?
No. The largest cabin sleeps 2, so a family of four books two cabins.
How many cabins does Starlight Cruise have?
Starlight Cruise has 32 cabins and sails on Halong Bay.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Starlight 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
RestaurantBarSpaSundeckWifi
The 2 days · 1 night itinerary
Halong International Port – Sung Sot Cave – Titop Island
- 08:00 – 08:30 Pick-up in Hanoi if you add the transfer, to Halong International Cruise Port in Bai Chay.
- 12:00 – 12:30 Board. Welcome drink, safety briefing and cabin check-in.
- 13:15 Lunch as the ship cruises to the Titop Island area.
- 15:00 – 16:00 Guided visit to Sung Sot Cave.
- 16:00 – 17:00 Titop Island. Climb to the viewpoint, then swim from the beach.
- 17:20 Back on board for sunset and happy hour at the bar.
- 18:00 Cooking demonstration with the chef, or mini-golf on the top deck.
- 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 Port
- 06:30 Tai Chi on the sundeck.
- 07:00 – 08:00 Breakfast.
- 08:00 – 09:00 Luon Cave by shared sampan with a local rower, or by kayak.
- 09:30 Check out as the ship cruises towards Bai Chay Bridge.
- 10:50 Lunch.
- 11:30 – 11:45 Disembark.
- 12:00 – 16:30 Transfer back to Hanoi for guests who booked it.
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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