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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Bai Tu Long Bay18 cabins · Cruise ship
Swan Cruise 2 days/ 1 night
Swan Cruise is an 18-cabin ship on Bai Tu Long Bay. Two days, one night with meals on board, visiting Thien Canh Son Cave. Ava Travel price: from $135.
Comparing? Swan vs Signature
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
Bai Tu Long 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
Double Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$270per cabin · 2 adults
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Family Connecting Door (4pax)
Double Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$525per cabin · 2 adults
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Suite Balcony
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$320per cabin · 2 adults
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Suite
Double Bed or 2 Beds
✓ 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.
Bai Tu Long Bay cruise overview
Swan Cruise works Bai Tu Long Bay, the quieter bay east of Halong that few operators are licensed for. 18 cabins, built 2018.
Prices do not move with the season
Every Swan cabin costs the same in December as in September. Deluxe $135, Suite $145, Suite Balcony $160, and the four-person Family Connecting at $525 for the room. Most boats Ava sells charge more in high season, some by $50 or more per person.
That makes Swan the most predictable boat in the fleet to book for Christmas and New Year, when boats across the bay are at their peak.
The family cabin
Family Connecting Door is 25 sqm for four adults at $525 for the whole room, using an interconnecting door rather than one large space. For a family with older children who want a door between them, that works better than a single suite.
Cabins are small
The Deluxe is 18 sqm and the Suite Balcony 28 sqm. Both are below the fleet average. If cabin space matters more than the route, Orchid starts at 36 sqm for $220.
On board
Restaurant, bar and sundeck, cooking class, kayaking, squid fishing. No spa.
Before you book
Treasure Junk sails much the same route, from $132 per person, with a 43 sqm balcony suite from $165. Compare the two on cabin size rather than on the route, because the route is much the same.
Where to book Swan Cruise, and is it cheaper direct?
You can book Swan Cruise online with Ava Travel, a travel agency in Hanoi, from $135 per person all year (Deluxe cabin, two guests sharing). You pay by card at checkout and we confirm your cabin within 1 hour.
Swan Cruises' own website lists the 2 days 1 night trip from $180 per guest (marked down from $195) and takes bookings through an enquiry form. Ava Travel sells the same trip from $135 per person in a Deluxe cabin, about $45 less, with the price for your date shown before you pay. 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.
Comparing ships? Swan vs Signature
Is Swan Cruise worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Swan Cruise is a 4-star cruise on Bai Tu Long Bay with 18 cabins. It is worth it if you want what it does best: family rooms are sold per room, not per head: Family Connecting Door (4pax) takes 4 guests for $525 in total from May to September, about $131 each. The main thing to weigh up: the cheapest cabin (Family Connecting Door (4pax)) has no balcony.
Good reasons to pick it
- Family rooms are sold per room, not per head: Family Connecting Door (4pax) takes 4 guests for $525 in total from May to September, about $131 each.
- It also runs a 3 days 2 nights trip, from $260 per person in high season.
Worth knowing before you book
- The cheapest cabin (Family Connecting Door (4pax)) has no balcony.
- Entry cabins are small, at 18 m².
Best for: families.
2026 prices on Swan Cruise
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe (18 m²) | $135 | $135 | per person |
| Suite (18 m²) | $145 | $145 | per person |
| Suite Balcony (28 m²) | $160 | $160 | per person |
| Family Connecting Door (4pax) (25 m²) | $131 | $131 | per person, room for up to 4, $525 / $525 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.
Swan Cruise: questions travellers ask
How much does Swan Cruise cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $135 per person from May to September and $135 per person from October to April, sharing a double cabin. A 3 days 2 nights trip starts at $260 per person in high season. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Does Swan Cruise have family rooms?
Yes. Family Connecting Door (4pax) takes up to 4 guests, $525 for the whole room from May to September.
How many cabins does Swan Cruise have?
Swan Cruise has 18 cabins and sails on Bai Tu Long Bay.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Swan 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
Halong International Port – Bai Tu Long Bay – Vung Vieng
- 07:50 – 08:15 Pick-up at your Hanoi Old Quarter hotel if you add the transfer.
- 12:30 Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port, where the captain registers the trip, and tender to the boat. Welcome drink, safety briefing and cabin check-in.
- 13:30 Seafood and Vietnamese lunch as the boat cruises towards Bai Tu Long Bay.
- 15:00 Vung Vieng floating fishing village by bamboo sampan or kayak, then free time on the sundeck or a swim.
- 17:00 The boat moves to its overnight anchorage.
- 17:30 Vietnamese cooking demonstration and sunset drinks on deck.
- 19:15 Vietnamese set dinner.
- 21:00 Films, music, board games or squid fishing.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Thien Canh Son Cave – Halong International Port
- 06:15 Tai Chi on the sundeck with tea and coffee.
- 07:00 Breakfast.
- 08:00 Thien Canh Son Cave.
- 10:00 Back on board to pack. Leave heavy luggage outside the cabin.
- 10:30 Set menu lunch, then settle bills as the boat heads back.
- 11:45 Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port. Guests with the transfer reach Hanoi around 16:30.
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 Swan 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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