Venezia and Erina are both overnight cruises sold by Ava Travel, a Hanoi travel agency, both on Lan Ha Bay. Below is everything that differs between them, taken from the same booking pages you would book on: price in each season, cabins, ship size and the timed day 1 programme.
Ava Travel prices per person, two adults sharing a cabin, taken from Ava Travel’s live booking pages on 15 October 2026.
from $148 per person, Oct to Apr, $132 May to Sep
See Venezia prices and dates
from $155 per person, Oct to Apr, $147 May to Sep
See Erina prices and datesThe short answer
- Price: close to the same in peak season, October to April: $148 on Venezia, $155 on Erina.
- From May to September the cheapest cabins are $132 on Venezia and $147 on Erina.
- Route: both sail Lan Ha Bay.
- 3 days 2 nights: only Erina offers it, from $295 per person; Venezia is 2 days 1 night only.
Side by side
| Venezia | Erina | |
|---|---|---|
| Bay | Lan Ha Bay | Lan Ha Bay |
| Star rating | 4-Star Premium | 4-Star Premium |
| Departs from | Hanoi | Tuan Chau |
| Cabins on board | – | 27 |
| Cabin types | 3 | 5 |
| Cabin sizes | None to None sqm | 36 to 70 sqm |
| Every cabin has a balcony | Not all | Not all |
| Cabins for 3 or more | Family Connecting Cabin | Triple Senior |
| 2 days 1 night, Oct to Apr | from $148 | from $155 |
| 2 days 1 night, May to Sep | from $132 | from $147 |
| 3 days 2 nights | Not offered | from $295 |
| Day 1 route | Hanoi – Beo Harbour, Cat Ba – Lan Ha Bay | Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Tra Bau |
| Day 2 route | Viet Hai Village – Beo Harbour – Hanoi | Dark and Bright Cave – Tuan Chau |
Which one should you book?
- You want two nights on the bay: Erina.
If none of these tips it either way, book on dates: pick your day and compare both on the cabin table. We answer on WhatsApp within an hour.
Cabins and prices
Venezia cabins
| Cabin | Size | Guests | May to Sep | Oct to Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Balcony Cabin | – | 2 | $132 | $148 |
| Suite Balcony Cabin | – | 2 | $156 | $175 |
| Family Connecting Cabin | – | 4 | $205 | $229 |
Cabins for 3 or more show the price per person with the cabin full.
Erina cabins
| Cabin | Size | Guests | May to Sep | Oct to Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Suite | 36 sqm | 2 | $147 | $155 |
| Senior Suite | 36 sqm | 2 | $155 | $160 |
| Honeymoon Suite | 50 sqm | 2 | $190 | $195 |
| Triple Senior | 45 sqm | 3 | $157 | $163 |
| President Suite | 70 sqm | 2 | $235 | $240 |
Cabins for 3 or more show the price per person with the cabin full.
Day 1 on board
Venezia, day 1
- 07:00Transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter to Beo Harbour on Cat Ba, arriving around 11:30.
- 12:10Tender out to the ship once the check-in papers are done.
- 12:15Welcome drink, cabin check-in and safety briefing.
- 12:30Lunch as the boat heads out past Coc Ngoi islet, a route few ships use.
- 14:30Cruise through Lan Ha Bay to the Ba Trai Dao beach area.
- 15:20Swimming stop.
- 17:15Back on board for sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and a cooking class with the chef.
- 19:00Dinner.
- 21:00Drinks on the top deck, squid fishing or karaoke.
Erina, day 1
- 08:30 – 09:15Limousine pick-up in Hanoi if you add the transfer.
- 12:00 – 12:30Check in at the reception, dock 36, Tuan Chau.
- 12:30Tender to the ship as it sets off into the bay.
- 13:30Lunch.
- 14:00Cabin check-in and rest.
- 15:30 – 17:00Kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau, where Kong: Skull Island was filmed, or the jacuzzi on the third deck.
- 18:00Sunset party with cake, fruit and tea, a cooking demonstration and happy hour.
- 19:30Dinner.
- 20:30Squid fishing or a quiet evening on board.
Questions
Which is cheaper, Venezia or Erina?
Venezia. In peak season, October to April, it starts at $148 per person against $155 for Erina. From May to September the cheapest cabins are $132 on Venezia and $147 on Erina. Prices are per person with two sharing a cabin.
Do Venezia and Erina sail the same bay?
Yes, both sail Lan Ha Bay.
Can I book Venezia or Erina for 3 days 2 nights?
Only Erina, from $295 per person.
Which is better for families, Venezia or Erina?
Venezia has 1 cabin type for three or more guests (Family Connecting Cabin); Erina has 1.
Compare more: all cruises with prices · Lan Ha Bay cruises. Star ratings are the class each operator sells the ship as. Payment is taken online at checkout; we confirm the cabin and hotel pickup within one hour.
