Ha Long Bay cruise: 2-day, infinity pool, private suites

Swim in Ao Ech Lagoon, kayak Dark and Light Cave, cook Vietnamese dinner on the water.

A 2-day cruise through Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay aboard Azura Cruise, a newly launched 6-star ship with 30 high-end cabins, each with a private balcony and bay views. You board at midday, join activities in Ao Ech Lagoon and a sunset party the first afternoon, take a cooking class and dine onboard, then explore Dark and Light Cave by kayak or bamboo boat the next morning before returning to Hanoi by early afternoon. All meals, entrance fees, welcome drinks, kayaking gear, fishing equipment and onboard insurance are included. You choose your cabin type (Horizon Suite, Imperial Suite with a private sauna and soaking tub, or Baylight Suite) at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay Cruise

• Check in at 11:30 - 11:45
• Transfer to Azura Cruise at 12:00
• Welcome drinks and lunch 12:30 - 13:30
• Activities in Ao Ech Lagoon 14:30 - 16:30
• Sunset party and happy hour 17:30 - 18:30
• Cooking class at 18:15
• Dinner at onboard restaurant 19:15
• Evening entertainment and spa options after dinner

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay Exploration and Return

• Sunrise Tai Chi or gym at 6:00
• Breakfast 7:00 - 7:30
• Explore Dark and Light Cave 7:30 - 8:30
• Return and check-out 9:30
• Early lunch and settle charges 9:30 - 9:45
• Return to Azura Cruise port 10:30 - 10:45
• Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina lounge 11:15 - 11:30
• Transfer back to Hanoi at 11:45 - 12:00

The experience

You arrive at Tuan Chau Marina between 11:30 and 11:45, check in, and board a tender boat to the Azura Cruise by noon. Welcome drinks and lunch come first, then the afternoon opens into Ao Ech Lagoon: swim in the open sea with life vests on hand, or paddle a kayak through calm water. By sunset, you're on the sundeck for the Happy Hour, sipping tea or soaking in the Jacuzzi while the light drops over the limestone peaks. A cooking class follows at 6:15 p.m., then dinner in the restaurant. The evening is yours: karaoke, the bar, night squid fishing, or the spa and sauna if you want to unwind.

Day two starts early. A sunrise Tai Chi session runs on the sundeck at 6 a.m., or you can use the gym. Breakfast comes at 7 a.m., then you head out to Dark and Light Cave: choose to kayak on your own or ride a bamboo boat rowed by local people. By 9:30 a.m. you're back onboard for checkout, an early lunch, and the return journey. A tender takes you back to Tuan Chau Marina by late morning, and if you've booked the transfer service, the guide escorts you to the vehicle for the drive back to Hanoi, arriving around noon.

The ship itself is the draw here. Built in January 2026, it carries only 30 cabins, all with private balconies and views of the bay. Suites range from 34 square meters to 66 square meters. The Imperial Suite is the largest. It has a private terrace with two sun loungers, a seawater soaking tub under a starry sky ceiling, a mini golf putting green, a private dry sauna and a jacuzzi bathtub. An infinity pool runs year-round on the sundeck, and the spa offers world-class treatments. The restaurants serve refined Asian and Western menus built around fresh seafood. Two bottles of water wait in your cabin, and the crew speaks English.

What’s included

• All entrance fees to Ao Ech Lagoon and Dark and Light Cave.
• breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard.
• welcome drinks and cold handkerchief on arrival.
• a cooking class.
• kayaking and bamboo boat rides with equipment provided.
• fishing gear for night squid fishing.
• access to the infinity pool and gym.
• the sunset party and Happy Hour.
• onboard insurance.
• two bottles of water in your cabin.
• an English-speaking tour guide throughout.

Options for this experience

3 options

Bay Light Suite on the first floorGuide in English or Vietnamese · 11:00Baylight Suite: Holds 2-3 people. Measures 34 SQM. Features: the bathroom includes a bathtub with an ocean view, and there is a balcony with an ocean view.

Horizon Suite on the second floorGuide in English or Vietnamese · 11:00Horizon Suite: Holds 2-3 people. Measures 34 SQM. Features: the bathroom includes a bathtub with an ocean view, and there is a balcony with an ocean view.

Imperial Suite on the second floorGuide in English or Vietnamese · 11:00Imperial Suite: Holds 2 people. Measures 66 SQM. Features: a seawater soaking tub and a starry sky ceiling, a private balcony with two sun loungers, a mini golf putting green, and a dry sauna.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 60

Live guideEnglish and Vietnamese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Asia Fun Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this cruise if you want a full overnight experience with all meals and activities arranged on one ship, rather than coordinating separate hotels and day tours. The 2-day format fits a short break from Hanoi without eating into a longer itinerary, and the newly built ship with private balconies and an infinity pool means you're not just passing through the bay. You're staying in it.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Vietnamese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the 2-day Ha Long Bay cruise?

All entrance fees, meals onboard (breakfast, lunch and dinner), welcome drinks, a cooking class, kayaking and bamboo boat rides, fishing equipment, access to the infinity pool and gym, the sunset party, onboard insurance, and a cold handkerchief are included. Spa, massage and sauna services cost extra.

Which cabin should I choose on the Azura Cruise?

You pick one of three at checkout. The Horizon Suite and Baylight Suite are standard high-end cabins with private balconies and bay views, ranging from 34 to 50 square meters. The Imperial Suite is 66 square meters and adds a private terrace with two loungers, a seawater soaking tub under a starry sky ceiling, a mini golf putting green, a private dry sauna and a jacuzzi bathtub.

What activities happen on the first day of the cruise?

After boarding at noon and lunch, you swim or kayak in Ao Ech Lagoon from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. A sunset party and Happy Hour run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the sundeck. A cooking class starts at 6:15 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:15 p.m. Evening options include karaoke, the bar, night squid fishing or spa services.

How do I get to Dark and Light Cave on day two?

You can kayak on your own or ride a bamboo boat rowed by local people. Both options are available. You choose when you arrive at the cave between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. on the second morning.

Does the cruise include transport from Hanoi?

Transport from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Marina is not included in the cruise price. Azura Cruise offers a transfer service (a shuttle bus costs $30 per person, or a limousine costs $35 per person), which you can book separately. The return journey to Hanoi is included if you use the transfer service. The guide will escort you to the vehicle after checkout.

Are there activities for early risers on the second morning?

Yes. A morning Tai Chi session runs on the sundeck at 6 a.m., and the gym is open for workouts. Breakfast is served at 7 a.m., then you head to Dark and Light Cave at 7:30 a.m.