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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Lan Ha Bay9 cabins · Cruise ship
Sunlight Premium Cruise 3 Days/2 Nights
Sunlight Premium is a 9-cabin boat on Lan Ha Bay. Three days, two nights on board with a day boat to Ba Ham Lake,... Ava Travel price: from $219.
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
3 days · 2 nights
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, 3 days 2 nights. 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/Twin (Lower Deck)
Double Bed or 2 Twin Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$438per cabin · 2 adults
Secure checkout
Deluxe Double/Twin (Upper Deck)
Double Bed or 2 Twin Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$458per cabin · 2 adults
Secure checkout
Balcony Double/Twin (Upper Deck)
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Twin Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$500per cabin · 2 adults
Secure checkout
Deluxe Triple (3 pax)
1 Double Bed + 1 Single Bed, or 3 Single Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$658per cabin · 2 adults
Secure checkout
Balcony Triple (3 pax)
Room with balcony1 Double Bed + 1 Single Bed, or 3 Single Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$750per cabin · 2 adults
Secure checkout
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
Sunlight Premium is a 9-cabin boat on Lan Ha Bay, run by Sunlight Cruise and the largest of its Lan Ha fleet. Cabins have big sea-view windows, two on the upper deck have a private balcony, and the top-deck sundeck is set up for dinner at sunset.
What the three days look like
The 3 days 2 nights trip spends both nights on board on Lan Ha Bay. Day one: seafood lunch, kayaking in the Cua Van area, a swim and a spring-roll cooking class. Day two: a 5 km bike ride to Viet Hai village, then a day boat to Ba Ham Lake on Dau Be Island, three lagoons linked by low tunnels, with kayaking, swimming and lunch on the day boat, and a happy hour back on board. Day three is slow: breakfast, the sundeck and lunch before Beo Harbour at about 11:30.
Choosing a cabin
All 9 cabins have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a hot shower. The lower deck has Double/Twin and Triple cabins; the upper deck has Double/Twin cabins plus 2 cabins with a private balcony, the only balconies on the boat. Upper-deck cabins cost a little more for the higher view.
Is Sunlight Premium worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Sunlight Premium is a mid-range cruise on Lan Ha Bay with 9 cabins. The 3 days 2 nights trip is worth it if you want two nights on a small boat and a full day out to Ba Ham Lake by day boat at a fair price.
Good reasons to pick it
- From $219 per person for 3 days 2 nights, the same price all year.
- Triple cabins are sold per room: Deluxe Triple (3 pax) takes 3 guests for $658 in total, about $219 each.
- Day two reaches Ba Ham Lake, one of the most sheltered lagoons in the area.
Worth knowing before you book
- It departs from Beo Harbour on Cat Ba Island, about 3 to 3.5 hours from Hanoi.
- Drinks on the day boat are paid separately.
Best for: travellers who want two quiet nights on Lan Ha Bay.
2026 prices on Sunlight Premium
| Room type (3 days 2 nights trip) | All year | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Double/Twin (Lower Deck) | $219 | per person |
| Deluxe Double/Twin (Upper Deck) | $229 | per person |
| Balcony Double/Twin (Upper Deck) | $250 | per person |
| Deluxe Triple (3 pax) | $219 | per person, room for up to 3, $658 for the whole room |
| Balcony Triple (3 pax) | $250 | per person, room for up to 3, $750 for the whole room |
Prices are what our booking table charges for this ship, in US dollars, including taxes. The table above this section shows the exact price for your date.
Where to book Sunlight Premium: 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.
Sunlight Premium: questions travellers ask
How much does Sunlight Premium 3 days 2 nights cost in 2026?
From $219 per person, sharing a double or twin cabin, all year. The price includes the cabin, meals, entrance fees, kayaking, the bike ride, the day boat and the activities in the itinerary.
Does Sunlight Premium have triple or family cabins?
Yes. Deluxe Triple (3 pax) takes up to 3 guests, $658 for the whole room.
Where does Sunlight Premium depart from?
Beo Harbour on Cat Ba Island. Check-in is around 12:00–12:30 on day one and the boat is back at about 11:30 on day three. A shuttle from Hanoi Old Quarter can be added at checkout.
What's included
RestaurantSundeckKayakingCyclingCooking classSquid fishing
The 3 days · 2 nights itinerary
Beo Harbour – Cua Van – Kayaking – Swimming
- 07:00 Optional shuttle pick-up from your Hanoi Old Quarter hotel to Cat Ba Island (add it at checkout), with a rest stop on the way.
- 11:30–12:00 Arrive at Beo Harbour, Cat Ba. Tender to Sunlight Premium, welcome drink, briefing and cabin check-in.
- 12:30 Lunch of fresh seafood and Vietnamese dishes while cruising Lan Ha Bay.
- 14:00 Sail into the Cua Van area, ringed by limestone karsts, and explore it by kayak.
- 16:30 Swim in a quiet bay nearby.
- 18:00 Cooking class: roll your own fresh spring rolls.
- 19:00 Dinner in the restaurant.
- Evening Squid fishing or karaoke. Overnight on board.
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Viet Hai Village – Ba Ham Lake by day boat
- 06:00 Sunrise over the bay.
- 07:00 Breakfast, then cycle 5 km to Viet Hai village in Cat Ba National Park.
- 09:45 Transfer to a day boat for Ba Ham Lake on Dau Be Island: three round lagoons linked by low, winding tunnels.
- Midday Kayak and swim if the weather allows. Lunch of local food on the day boat.
- 16:00 Back on Sunlight Premium for your second night.
- 19:00 Dinner, then happy hour with free local beer on the sundeck.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lan Ha Bay – Beo Harbour
- 06:00 Sunrise over the bay.
- 08:00 Breakfast, then time to relax on the sundeck.
- 11:00 Lunch on board.
- 11:30 Arrive at Beo Harbour. Shuttle guests are back in Hanoi Old Quarter around 16:00.
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 Sunlight Premium Cruise 3 Days/2 Nights 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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