We embarked on the HaLong Bay cruise for 2 days and 1 night, and each moment left us in awe! The scenery was breathtaking, the meals were delightful, the rooms were spotless, and the staff impressed us immensely. Our butler, Cici, was exceptional, going the extra mile to make our experience special. He was incredibly gracious and attentive, even taking the time to share fascinating cultural tales about Vietnam. We’ve never encountered such outstanding hospitality as we did with him. He is truly remarkable, and I hope other travelers have the pleasure of experiencing his kindness. We adored this journey.
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Weather Cover
If weather forces a change, your concierge reaches you 72 hours out — before the news does — and handles every rearrangement. Premium adds priority rebooking on an equivalent-or-better vessel.
Sailing Guarantee
If your vessel cancels for any reason, we place you on an equal-or-better ship, same dates — or a full refund plus credit. Your trip sails either way.
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Every detail, as promised — or made right. We watch over your trip and fix issues before you notice. No claim forms, no arguing.
All cabin types
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Elite Junior Suite
23 sqm
Full-Size Ocean View
Twin / Queen Bed
Amenities
Complimentary Water
Complimentary Hot Drinks
Emergency Generator
Life Jackets
Fire Safety Equipment
Safe Box
Telephone
En-suite Bathroom
Hair Dryer
Bathrobes
Bathroom Amenities
Toilet
Curtains
View Of The Bay
Fresh Flowers
TV
AC
Wardrobe
Indoor Furniture
Eco-Friendly Toiletries
Dressing Table
Power Outlet
WiFi
Stereo System
Umbrellas
Bathtub
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Elite Junior Suite Premium
35 sqm
Full-Size Ocean View
Twin / Queen Bed
Amenities
Complimentary Water
Complimentary Hot Drinks
Emergency Generator
Life Jackets
Fire Safety Equipment
Safe Box
En-suite Bathroom
Hair Dryer
Bathrobes
Bathroom Amenities
Toilet
Curtains
View Of The Bay
Fresh Flowers
TV
AC
Wardrobe
Indoor Furniture
Eco-Friendly Toiletries
Dressing Table
Power Outlet
WiFi
Stereo System
Umbrellas
Bathtub
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Elite Senior Suite
25 sqm
Full-Size Ocean View
Twin / Queen Bed
Amenities
Complimentary Water
Complimentary Hot Drinks
Emergency Generator
Life Jackets
Fire Safety Equipment
Safe Box
En-suite Bathroom
Hair Dryer
Bathrobes
Bathroom Amenities
Toilet
Curtains
View Of The Bay
Fresh Flowers
TV
AC
Wardrobe
Indoor Furniture
Eco-Friendly Toiletries
Dressing Table
Power Outlet
WiFi
Stereo System
Umbrellas
Bathtub
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Elite Senior Suite Premium
29 sqm
Full-Size Ocean View
Twin / Queen Bed
Amenities
Complimentary Water
Complimentary Hot Drinks
Emergency Generator
Life Jackets
Fire Safety Equipment
Safe Box
En-suite Bathroom
Hair Dryer
Bathrobes
Bathroom Amenities
Toilet
Curtains
View Of The Bay
Fresh Flowers
TV
AC
Wardrobe
Indoor Furniture
Eco-Friendly Toiletries
Dressing Table
Power Outlet
WiFi
Stereo System
Umbrellas
Bathtub
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Elite Executive Suite
25 sqm
Full-Size Ocean View
Twin / Queen Bed
Amenities
Complimentary Water
Complimentary Hot Drinks
Emergency Generator
Life Jackets
Fire Safety Equipment
Safe Box
En-suite Bathroom
Hair Dryer
Bathrobes
Bathroom Amenities
Toilet
Curtains
View Of The Bay
Fresh Flowers
TV
AC
Wardrobe
Indoor Furniture
Eco-Friendly Toiletries
Dressing Table
Power Outlet
WiFi
Stereo System
Umbrellas
Bathtub
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Elite President Suite
60 sqm
Full-Size Ocean View
King Bed
Amenities
Complimentary Water
Complimentary Hot Drinks
Emergency Generator
Life Jackets
Fire Safety Equipment
Safe Box
En-suite Bathroom
Hair Dryer
Bathrobes
Bathroom Amenities
Toilet
Curtains
View Of The Bay
Fresh Flowers
TV
AC
Wardrobe
Indoor Furniture
Eco-Friendly Toiletries
Dressing Table
Power Outlet
WiFi
Stereo System
Umbrellas
Bathtub
9.5/10 (1 review)
The ship
Designed in accordance with the quintessential ideas of contemporary, luxurious style, Elite of the Seas delivers a world-class standard of service and a unique cruising route through the natural wonders of both Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Drawing on the experiences of her sister – Stellar of the Seas, this beauty of a cruise liner stands out with exquisite interior design, a well-trained staff, a delicious and abundant menu and well-balanced itineraries, and is guaranteed to provide you nothing but the perfect conditions to truly enjoy the glorious Halong Bay and its environs.
Elite of the Seas has thirty-five elegant, spacious rooms and is full of top-notch 6-star comforts such as a fine dining restaurant, an outdoor & indoor bar, a wine and cigar cellar, a mini-golf course, a year-round swimming pool, a sauna, spa & massage room, a fitness room, a children’s playroom… you name it! Elite of the Seas is your perfect choice if you’re looking for a memorable experience in the jaw-dropping Halong Bay area. Hop on board and grab a drink!
We have all things you need for a most relaxing cruise trip
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Jacuzzi pool
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Jacuzzi pool
The itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Tuan Chau Marina - Halong Bay – Lagoon Natural Area (Lan Ha Bay)
09h00-09h15: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter.
Start a 2,5-hour road trip via the 5B express way on high-end limousine or an MPV Kia Sedona (for guests using our transfer service)
12h00-12h30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, transfer by speedboat to the Elite of the Seas. Welcome aboard to our cruise. Freshen up and enjoy our welcome drink. Meet the captain and crew members. Learn safety instructions.
Set sail as lunch is served
12h30-17h00: Join us for a typical lunch in the luxury dining room with indoor or outdoor dining area. You can observe our chef present your food directly to your table.
Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind.
Enjoy the breathtaking views of some islets such as Con Vit Islet, and Thumb Islet while we move to Ao Ech Area.
Drop anchor for kayaking to discover limestone islands, soak in the emerald water or just simply sunbathe at our Celestial Pool area or at your private balcony.
Heading toward the sleeping area.
Early evening: Watch the sun go down and enjoy a sunset party with a complimentary cocktails demonstration. It’s a perfect time to make new friends, share your travel story or just relax at the swimming pool, enjoy your time in our golf course, or do exercise in our fitness area.
18h00: Cooking demonstration will be organized at the restaurant area. Let’s try to make one of the best dishes of Vietnam – the fried/fresh spring rolls, with detailed instructions from our staff and guidance from our chef.
19h00: BBQ dinner is served with fresh food menu in our Cirrus Cloud restaurant.
After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at the panoramic bar with a pool view, at the wine and cigar cellar, or take one of our onboard activities: board games, movies, and squid fishing… or relaxing with massage services.
Overnight on board
Day 2: Dark & Bright Cave - Hanoi
06h30: Join us on the sundeck for a Tai Chi session for early risers (if you’re one of us!). Tai Chi helps improving your cardiovascular system and your night-time sleep. You can also opt to do exercises in our gym.
07h00-7h45: Local light breakfast is served at Cirrus Cloud restaurant.
08h00: Immerse yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave.
Take your option either exploring the cave by yourself on kayak or comfortably on local boat rowed by locals.
09h30: Check out of the room.
10h00: Vietnamese cuisine buffet is served at the Cirrus Cloud restaurant.
12h00: Disembark from the cruise as our crew say farewell, back to Tuan Chau Marina by our speedboat.
Transferred by ultra-luxurious limousine or an MPV Kia Sedona to Hanoi (for guests using our transfer service)
15h00: Arrival back at your hotel
Day 1: Hanoi - Tuan Chau Marina - Halong bay – Lagoon natural area (Lan Ha Bay)
09h00-09h15: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter.
Start a 2,5-hour road trip via the 5B express way on high-end limousine or an MPV Kia Sedona (for guests using our transfer service)
12h00-12h30: Arrive at Tuan Chau marina, transfer by speedboat to the Elite of the Seas. Welcome aboard to our cruise. Freshen up and enjoy our welcome drink. Meet the captain and crew members. Learn safety instructions.
Set sail as lunch is served
12h30-17h00: Join us for a typical lunch in the luxury dining room with indoor or outdoor dining area. You can observe our chef present your food directly to your table.
Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind.
Enjoy the breathtaking views of some islets such as Con Vit Islet, and Thumb islet while we move to Ao Ech Area.
Drop anchor for kayaking to discover limestone islands, soak in the emerald water or just simply sunbathe at our Celestial Pool area or at your private balcony.
Heading toward the sleeping area.
Early evening: Watch the sun go down and enjoy a sunset party with a complimentary cocktails demonstration. It’s a perfect time to make new friends, share your travel story or just relax at the swimming pool, enjoy your time in our golf course, or do exercise in our fitness area.
18h00: Cooking demonstration will be organized at the restaurant area. Let’s try to make one of the best dishes of Vietnam – the fried/fresh spring rolls, with detailed instructions from our staff and guidance from our chef.
19h00: BBQ dinner is served with fresh food menu in our Cirrus Cloud restaurant.
After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at the panoramic bar with a pool view, at the wine and cigar cellar, or take one of our onboard activities: board games, movies, and squid fishing… or relaxing with massage services.
Overnight on board
Day 2: Lan Ha bay – Viet Hai Village – Natural beach area
6h30: Join us for an early-bird Tai Chi session on the sundeck or do exercises in our gym.
07h30: Have light breakfast with a panorama view of the bay. After breakfast, enjoy your free time on the boat. You can enjoy spa therapies, play board games, watch TV, etc.
10h00-11h30: Vietnamese buffet is served in our Cirrus Cloud restaurant. Then you can go back to your cabin to pack a small bag for the trip to the Viet Hai village, which is located on Cat Ba island.
13h15: Transfer by the speedboat heading to Viet Hai Village.
Afternoon: Take a bicycle ride or go by car to enjoy gorgeous sceneries along village roads and go through rain forests. We also visit a local family’s house to see the daily life of local people. Back to the speedboat to continue cruising further in Lan Ha Bay.
15h00: Our speedboat will stop at a natural beach area for swimming. It’s the perfect time for you to take unique photos with the astounding scenery around you.
Early evening: Return to the Elite of the Seas, take your time to refresh, play a game at our golf course or relax with massage services as we cruise to our sleeping area. Dinner is served with a different menu.
After dinner reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, swimming pool, the wine and cigar cellar or enjoy the landscape of the bay at night. Relax with massage services. Take one of our onboard activities like squid fishing, watching movies in the restaurant.
Hot footbath with lemongrass and salt (optional)
Overnight on board
Day 3: Dark & Bright Cave - Hanoi
06h30: Join us on the sundeck for a Tai Chi session for early risers (if you’re one of us!). Tai Chi helps improving your cardiovascular system and your night-time sleep. You can also opt to do exercises in our gym.
07h00-7h45: Local light breakfast is served at Cirrus Cloud restaurant.
08h00: Immerse yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave.
Take your option either exploring the cave by yourself on kayak or comfortably on local boat rowed by locals.
09h30: Check out of the room.
10h00: Vietnamese cuisine buffet is served at the Cirrus Cloud restaurant.
12h00: Disembark from the cruise as our crew say farewell, back to Tuan Chau Marina by our speedboat.
Transferred by ultra-luxurious limousine or an MPV Kia Sedona to Hanoi (for guests using our transfer service)
15h00: Arrival back at your hotel
Timings shift with the weather and the port authority. Your concierge sends the final confirmed schedule 48 hours before you sail.
Terms & Conditions
Inclusions
- Fully equipped luxury en-suite cabin with multi A/C, marble bathroom, and finest bathroom amenities
- All meals on board: 01 set western lunch, 01 fine dining BBQ dinner, 01 light breakfast and 01 Vietnamese menu brunch
- Tender/speedboat transfer
- Welcome drink
- Live music
- 24-hour room service with no extra charges
- 24-hour food orders with no extra charges
- Refilling bottled fresh water with no limit
- All rooms with a private balcony, a full ocean view
- Cooking demonstration
- Cocktail break complimentary
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Tai Chi, board games, gym, swimming pool and library
- Outdoor water activities such as kayaking, bamboo boating, caving, squid fishing.
- Internet wi-fi in the cabin, Satellite – HD LED TV
- Fishing and golf equipment
- English speaking guide
- On-board insurance
Exclusions
- Beverages
- Transfer service: sharing a minivan limousine (maximum 7 guests) 20$US/per person for 1 way and sharing an MPV Sedona (maximum 5 guests) 25$US/per person for 1 way
- Tips and other personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Later changes or downward adjustments to the number of guests of the reservation will be considered a late cancellation and a fee will be applied as below. An upward adjustment will be confirmed and charged based on the situation of actual availability.
- From 1 to 6 cabins
- Up to 20 days before your cruise date: Free of charge
- 15 -19 days before your cruise date: 50% of the total price
- 7 – 14 days before your cruise date: 70% of the total price
- Less than 7 days: Full charge
- Up to 6 cabins
- Up to 50 days before your cruise date: Free of charge
- 35 -50 days before your cruise date: 25% of the total price
- 20 -34 days before your cruise date: 50% of the total price
- 10 – 19 days before your cruise date: 70% of the total price
- Less than 10 days: Full charge
- Charter
- Up to 70 days before your cruise date: Free of charge
- 50 – 69 days before your cruise date: 25% of the total price
- 30 – 49 days before your cruise date: 50% of the total price
- 20 – 29 days before your cruise date: 75% of the total price
- Less than 20 days: Full charge
Refunds due to bad weather will be issued based on the length of the tour already completed.
*** In case of bad weather, the fee will be applied as follows:
All cruises in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay which want to stop overnight in the Bay must be licensed to manage the Bay and provide safe service.
In the days of bad weather (rainstorms, high winds, big waves, etc.), the Bay management board will consider giving a license or not to the overnight cruise provider to ensure the safety of tourists.
In such a case, we will apply the following policies:
- If you arrive at the harbor and have lunch, then go back to Hanoi, we will charge only lunch service + the transfer (if taken).
- If you arrive at the harbor and have lunch, visit Halong bay within 5 hours, then go back to Hanoi, we will charge only for the daily cruise trip, entrance fee, lunch and the transfer (if taken).
- If you arrive at the harbor and have lunch, visit areas in the bay, stay overnight on a cruise, the next day, have breakfast and go sightseeing, have lunch, then go back to Hanoi, we will charge for the 2 days 1 night price for cruise trip + the transfer (if taken).
- If you arrive at the harbor and have a lunch, visit areas in the bay, stay overnight on a cruise, the next day have breakfast and go sightseeing, have lunch, visit the bay within 5 hours, then go back to Hanoi, we will charge for the 2 days 1 night price and 5 hours on a daily cruise trip, lunch, entrance fee + the transfer (if taken).
Note:
The Bay Management Board often gives notice to cancel the overnight sleep permit, possibly while you are on the tour. In such situations, we would like to ask for your understanding about it.
The rainy season from August to October in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay often has very unusual weather conditions, so overnight cruises in the bay can be canceled unexpectedly, and often with very late notice.
In all cases, please contact our staff, we will always do our best to ensure your satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the ideal time for a cruise in Halong Bay?
The optimal time for cruising is from October to April, featuring cooler, stable weather. Nonetheless, Halong Bay’s allure is year-round, with each season offering a distinct charm. Read more about the best time to travel to Halong Bay.
What activities can guests enjoy on family friendly cruises?
On family-friendly cruises, guests of all ages can enjoy a diverse array of activities designed for both fun and cultural immersion. These include:
- Family Kayaking: Glide through Halong Bay’s tranquil waters, offering a peaceful and bonding experience for the family.
- Tai Chi for All Ages: Start the day with gentle Tai Chi sessions on the deck, suitable for both adults and children to relax and rejuvenate.
- Cultural Tours: Explore local fishing villages, providing an educational and engaging experience for the whole family to learn about the local way of life.
- Cave Explorations: Discover the wonders of Halong Bay’s famous caves, an adventure that fascinates both kids and adults alike.
- Vietnamese Cooking Classes: Participate in family-friendly cooking classes, where you can learn to make traditional Vietnamese dishes, a fun and interactive experience for everyone.
Each cruise is designed to offer a variety of experiences that cater to family interests and provide enriching activities that make your journey through Halong Bay memorable and enjoyable.
What are the Safety Measures on board a cruise boat?
Our luxury cruise ship has been certified to ensure fire safety and is fully equipped with life jackets for all guests. Additionally, we conduct annual repairs and upgrades to our yachts, ensuring they remain in top condition and provide all passengers with a safe and enjoyable experience.
Can I book a Halong Bay Private Family or Group Cruise?
Private charters are available on most boats; please get in touch with us, and our consultants will support your booking experience.
Halong Bay Cruise Price: How much does a cruise cost?
Prices vary based on the cruise, season, and room type but will fall between 110 USD and 500 USD per person per night (double/twin sharing).
What Mid-Range & Budget Cruises are good for family or group trips?
When is the ideal time for a honeymoon or romantic cruise in Halong Bay?
The optimal time for cruising is from October to April, featuring cooler, stable weather. Nonetheless, Halong Bay’s allure is year-round, with each season offering a distinct charm. Read more about the best time to travel to Halong Bay.
Can I book a Private Honeymoon Cruise in Halong Bay?
Private charters are available on most boats; please get in touch with us, and our consultants will support your booking experience.
What sets your romantic cruise picks apart from standard cruises?
We recommend more intimate, smaller boats with large private suites to enjoy the sweeping landscapes of the bay. When booking your Halong Bay honeymoon cruise or romantic trip, don’t hesitate to request special touches to make your trip memorable. Whether it’s a room adorned with roses, a bottle of champagne waiting for you, or a private terrace room for more intimate moments, these personalized details can significantly enhance the romantic atmosphere of your voyage. Our team is dedicated to making your experience unforgettable, and we welcome any specific requests to tailor your cruise to your unique preferences.
When is the ideal time for a budget cruise in Halong Bay?
The optimal time for cruising is from October to April, featuring cooler, stable weather. Nonetheless, Halong Bay’s allure is year-round, with each season offering a distinct charm. Read more about the best time to travel to Halong Bay.
Verified Customer Reviews
9.5/10 (1 review)
Avery Brooks
June 25, 2025
9.5/10
