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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Lan Ha Bay29 cabins · Cruise ship
Venus Cruise 2 Days/1 Night
Venus Cruise is a 29-cabin ship on Lan Ha Bay. Two days, one night with meals on board, visiting Dark and Bright Cave. Ava Travel price: from $167 per person October to April, $150 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
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
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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
Senior Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$300per cabin · 2 adults
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Executive Suite
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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Premier
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$360per cabin · 2 adults
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Family Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed + Extra Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$500per 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
Venus is a 2023 ship with 29 cabins, the largest boat in this group, working Lan Ha Bay from Tuan Chau.
What Venus is good at
Space for the money. The entry cabin here is 40 sqm, larger than the top cabin on several ships costing twice as much. If floor area is what you care about, Venus is the best value on Lan Ha that Ava sells.
Being a bigger ship, it also holds steadier at anchor and has more deck to spread out on, which matters if you are travelling with children.
Choosing a cabin
This is the clearest upgrade on any ship we sell. The Senior Suite is 40 sqm at $300. The Executive Suite is 55 sqm at $320. Fifteen extra square metres for $20. Take the Executive.
The Premier is also 55 sqm and costs $360, so the extra $40 over the Executive buys position on the ship, not room. The Family Suite is 55 sqm as well, sleeps three with an extra bed, at $500.
Before you book
Check-in is at the waiting lounge on Tuan Chau Pier rather than on the quayside. Day two uses a bamboo boat rather than kayaks at Dark and Bright Cave, which suits anyone who would rather be rowed than paddle. You disembark around 11:00.
Meals, entrance fees, kayaking, Tai Chi and the cooking class are in the fare. On board there is also an outdoor pool, a fitness room and a spa.
Ava confirms your cabin and pickup within one hour of booking.
Is Venus Cruise worth it? Our 2026 verdict
Venus Cruise is a 5-star cruise on Lan Ha Bay with 29 cabins. It is worth it if you want what it does best: every cabin has a private balcony. The main thing to weigh up: transfers from Hanoi are not included in the cruise price.
Good reasons to pick it
- Every cabin has a private balcony.
- Family rooms are sold per room, not per head: Family Suite takes 4 guests for $500 in total from May to September, about $125 each.
- Even the entry cabin is 40 m².
- It also runs a 3 days 2 nights trip, from $290 per person (May to September).
Worth knowing before you book
- Transfers from Hanoi are not included in the cruise price.
Best for: families.
2026 prices on Venus Cruise
| Room type (2 days 1 night trip) | May to Sep | Oct to Apr | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Suite (40 m²) | $150 | $167 | per person |
| Executive Suite (55 m²) | $160 | $177 | per person |
| Premier (55 m²) | $180 | $182 | per person |
| Family Suite (55 m²) | $125 | $136 | per person, room for up to 4, $500 / $545 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.
Where to book Venus 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.
Venus Cruise: questions travellers ask
How much does Venus Cruise cost in 2026?
Booked with Ava Travel, a 2 days 1 night trip starts at $150 per person from May to September and $167 per person from October to April, sharing a double cabin. A 3 days 2 nights trip starts at $290 per person from May to September. The price includes the cabin, meals on board and the activities in the itinerary.
Does Venus Cruise have family rooms?
Yes. Family Suite takes up to 4 guests, $500 for the whole room from May to September.
How many cabins does Venus Cruise have?
Venus Cruise has 29 cabins and sails on Lan Ha Bay.
Is the transfer from Hanoi included on Venus 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
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The 2 days · 1 night itinerary
Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Dark and Bright Cave
- 12:00 – 14:00 Tender from Tuan Chau International Port to Venus. Safety briefing, then lunch as the ship sails into Lan Ha Bay.
- 14:00 – 15:00 Cabin check-in and rest.
- 15:00 – 16:30 Dark and Bright Cave by bamboo boat rowed by locals.
- 17:00 – 18:00 Swimming around the ship.
- 17:30 – 18:30 Sunset party with snacks, fruit and tea, and happy hour.
- 18:00 – 18:30 Cooking demonstration.
- 19:00 – 20:30 Dinner, set menu or buffet.
- 20:30 The spa, squid fishing or the sundeck.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Kayaking – Tuan Chau
- 05:30 – 06:00 Tai Chi on the sundeck.
- 06:15 – 06:45 Light breakfast.
- 07:00 – 07:45 Kayaking around the ship.
- 09:00 – 10:30 Check out and brunch.
- 10:30 Tender back to the pier.
Meals included: Breakfast, brunch.
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 Venus 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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