• Vessel: 22-suite steel cruise launched in 2018, with a private balcony in every cabin category.
• Route: Overnight journeys through Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, with speedboat transfer from Tuan Chau Marina.
• 2 days 1 night: Ao Ech area and Dark & Bright Cave, subject to the operating program.
• 3 days 2 nights: Extended Lan Ha Bay exploration that may include Viet Hai Village and a natural beach area.
• Onboard: Restaurant, panoramic bar, seasonal outdoor pool, mini-golf, spa and spacious sundeck; facility availability depends on operations and maintenance.
• Final route, timing, inclusions, transfer and any operator promotion are confirmed for each departure.
The operator currently advertises complimentary round-trip limousine transfer between Hanoi and Tuan Chau for eligible bookings. Availability, pickup point, booking window and other conditions must be confirmed for the selected departure and shown on the final confirmation. The benefit is not exchangeable for cash.
The operator currently advertises a premium beverage free-flow benefit during selected onboard meals for eligible bookings. Included beverages, serving times, age restrictions, booking conditions and availability must be confirmed for the selected departure and shown on the final confirmation.
• Two-day Lan Ha Bay journey aboard a 22-suite vessel with private balconies.
• Speedboat transfer between Tuan Chau Marina and the cruise.
• Kayaking or swimming at Ao Ech when conditions permit.
• Dark & Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayak, subject to the operating program.
• Cooking demonstration, sunset gathering and morning Tai Chi when operated.
• Final route, timing, transfer and inclusions are confirmed for each departure.
| Day | Transfer | Destinations | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Tuan Chau Marina → Lan Ha Bay → Ao Ech Area | Check in at Tuan Chau Marina, transfer by speedboat, safety briefing, lunch, kayak or swim at Ao ... | |
| Day 2 | Lan Ha Bay → Dark & Bright Cave → Tuan Chau Marina | Morning Tai Chi, light breakfast, visit Dark & Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayak when permitted, ... |
11:15–11:45 | Check in at the operator’s designated lounge at Tuan Chau Marina. The final voucher confirms the exact counter and arrival time.
Around 12:00 | Transfer by speedboat to Stellar of the Seas, receive a welcome and safety briefing, and check in to the booked suite.
12:30 | Lunch is served while the cruise sails toward Lan Ha Bay.
15:00–17:00 | Kayak or swim at Ao Ech or another permitted activity area selected for the departure. Activities depend on weather, tides and port instructions.
Late afternoon | Return onboard for the sunset gathering and cooking demonstration when operated.
Evening | Dinner is served onboard. Afterwards, relax at the bar or sundeck, try squid fishing when available, or book chargeable spa services. Overnight on Stellar of the Seas.
Early morning | Join Tai Chi on the sundeck, subject to weather, followed by a light breakfast.
Around 07:30 | Visit the Dark & Bright Cave area by local bamboo boat or kayak when permitted. The operator may replace or adjust this activity for safety or local-authority reasons.
Around 09:00 | Return to Stellar of the Seas, pack, check out of the suite and settle personal expenses.
Around 09:45 | Brunch is served while the cruise returns toward the transfer point.
Around 11:15 | Travel by speedboat to Tuan Chau Marina and disembark. Optional transfer to Hanoi is provided only when included on the booking confirmation; timing varies with traffic.
• Three-day Lan Ha Bay journey aboard a 22-suite vessel with private balconies.
• Speedboat transfer between Tuan Chau Marina and the cruise.
• Kayaking or swimming at Ao Ech when conditions permit.
• Day-boat exploration of Viet Hai Village by bicycle or electric cart when operated.
• Kayaking or swimming at a permitted natural beach area.
• Dark & Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayak, plus scheduled onboard activities.
• Final route, timing, transfer and inclusions are confirmed for each departure.
| Day | Transfer | Destinations | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Tuan Chau Marina → Lan Ha Bay → Ao Ech Area | Check in at Tuan Chau Marina, transfer by speedboat, safety briefing, lunch, kayak or swim at Ao ... | |
| Day 2 | Lan Ha Bay → Viet Hai Village → Natural Beach Area → Lan Ha Bay | Morning Tai Chi and breakfast, transfer by support boat, explore Viet Hai Village by bicycle or ... | |
| Day 3 | Lan Ha Bay → Dark & Bright Cave → Tuan Chau Marina | Morning Tai Chi, light breakfast, visit Dark & Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayak when permitted, ... |
11:15–11:45 | Check in at the operator’s designated lounge at Tuan Chau Marina. The final voucher confirms the exact counter and arrival time.
Around 12:00 | Transfer by speedboat to Stellar of the Seas, receive a welcome and safety briefing, and check in to the booked suite.
12:30 | Lunch is served while the cruise sails toward Lan Ha Bay.
15:00–17:00 | Kayak or swim at Ao Ech or another permitted activity area selected for the departure. Activities depend on weather, tides and port instructions.
Late afternoon | Return onboard for the sunset gathering and cooking demonstration when operated.
Evening | Dinner is served onboard. Afterwards, enjoy the onboard evening at leisure. Overnight on Stellar of the Seas.
Early morning | Join Tai Chi on the sundeck, subject to weather, then have breakfast.
Morning | Transfer by the operator’s support boat or speedboat for the extended Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba program. Visit Viet Hai Village by bicycle or electric cart when operated, with the mode adjusted to guest ability and local conditions.
Midday | Lunch is served during the excursion program.
Afternoon | Kayak or swim at a permitted natural beach area selected for the departure. The location and activity may change because of tides, weather, safety or port instructions.
Late afternoon and evening | Return to Stellar of the Seas, refresh and have dinner. Enjoy the onboard evening at leisure and stay a second night on the bay.
Early morning | Join Tai Chi on the sundeck, subject to weather, followed by a light breakfast.
Around 07:30 | Visit the Dark & Bright Cave area by local bamboo boat or kayak when permitted. The operator may replace or adjust this activity for safety or local-authority reasons.
Around 09:00 | Return to Stellar of the Seas, pack, check out of the suite and settle personal expenses.
Around 09:45 | Brunch is served while the cruise returns toward the transfer point.
Around 11:15 | Travel by speedboat to Tuan Chau Marina and disembark. Optional transfer to Hanoi is provided only when included on the booking confirmation; timing varies with traffic.
• Request-based Hanoi hotel and Lan Ha Bay cruise combination.
• One confirmed night at Meliá Hanoi or the room category stated on the final confirmation.
• One night aboard Stellar of the Seas in the confirmed private-balcony suite category.
• Current cruise route normally includes Ao Ech and Dark & Bright Cave.
• Airport and Hanoi–Tuan Chau transfers apply only when written on the booking confirmation.
• Hotel, room, meals, route, inclusions and any operator promotion depend on availability and the confirmed travel date.
| Day | Transfer | Destinations | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Hanoi Arrival → Meliá Hanoi | Arrive in Hanoi, optional confirmed airport transfer, check in to the booked Meliá Hanoi room and ... | |
| Day 2 | Meliá Hanoi → Tuan Chau Marina → Lan Ha Bay → Ao Ech Area | Hotel breakfast, transfer when confirmed, check in at Tuan Chau Marina, speedboat to Stellar of the ... | |
| Day 3 | Lan Ha Bay → Dark & Bright Cave → Tuan Chau Marina | Morning Tai Chi, light breakfast, visit Dark & Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayak when permitted, ... |
Arrive in Hanoi and make your way to the confirmed hotel. Private airport pickup is provided only when it appears on the final booking confirmation.
Check in to Meliá Hanoi in the confirmed room category and spend the remaining time at leisure. Standard hotel check-in time, early check-in, meals and additional services follow the hotel and booking conditions.
Morning | Have breakfast at the hotel and check out. Transfer from Hanoi to Tuan Chau is provided only when included on the final confirmation.
11:15–11:45 | Check in at the operator’s designated lounge at Tuan Chau Marina.
Around 12:00 | Transfer by speedboat to Stellar of the Seas, receive a welcome and safety briefing, and check in to the booked suite.
12:30 | Lunch is served while sailing toward Lan Ha Bay.
15:00–17:00 | Kayak or swim at Ao Ech or another permitted activity area selected for the departure, subject to weather, tides and port instructions.
Late afternoon and evening | Join the sunset gathering and cooking demonstration when operated, then have dinner and stay overnight onboard.
Early morning | Join Tai Chi on the sundeck, subject to weather, followed by a light breakfast.
Around 07:30 | Visit the Dark & Bright Cave area by local bamboo boat or kayak when permitted. The operator may adjust the activity for safety or local-authority reasons.
Around 09:00 | Return onboard, pack, check out and settle personal expenses.
Around 09:45 | Brunch is served.
Around 11:15 | Travel by speedboat to Tuan Chau Marina and disembark. Return transfer to Hanoi is provided only when included on the final confirmation.
• Request-based Hanoi hotel and three-day Lan Ha Bay cruise combination.
• One confirmed night at Tirant Hotel or the room category stated on the final confirmation.
• Two nights aboard Stellar of the Seas in the confirmed private-balcony suite category.
• Current cruise route may include Ao Ech, Viet Hai Village, a natural beach area and Dark & Bright Cave.
• Airport and Hanoi–Tuan Chau transfers apply only when written on the booking confirmation.
• Hotel, room, meals, route, inclusions and any operator promotion depend on availability and the confirmed travel date.
| Day | Transfer | Destinations | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Hanoi Arrival → Tirant Hotel | Arrive in Hanoi, optional confirmed airport transfer, check in to the booked Tirant Hotel room and ... | |
| Day 2 | Tirant Hotel → Tuan Chau Marina → Lan Ha Bay → Ao Ech Area | Hotel breakfast, transfer when confirmed, check in at Tuan Chau Marina, speedboat to Stellar of the ... | |
| Day 3 | Lan Ha Bay → Viet Hai Village → Natural Beach Area → Lan Ha Bay | Morning Tai Chi and breakfast, transfer by support boat, explore Viet Hai Village by bicycle or ... | |
| Day 4 | Lan Ha Bay → Dark & Bright Cave → Tuan Chau Marina | Morning Tai Chi, light breakfast, visit Dark & Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayak when permitted, ... |
Arrive in Hanoi and make your way to the confirmed hotel. Private airport pickup is provided only when it appears on the final booking confirmation.
Check in to Tirant Hotel in the confirmed room category and spend the remaining time at leisure. Standard hotel check-in time, early check-in, meals and additional services follow the hotel and booking conditions.
Morning | Have breakfast at the hotel and check out. Transfer from Hanoi to Tuan Chau is provided only when included on the final confirmation.
11:15–11:45 | Check in at the operator’s designated lounge at Tuan Chau Marina.
Around 12:00 | Transfer by speedboat to Stellar of the Seas, receive a welcome and safety briefing, and check in to the booked suite.
12:30 | Lunch is served while sailing toward Lan Ha Bay.
15:00–17:00 | Kayak or swim at Ao Ech or another permitted activity area, subject to weather, tides and port instructions.
Late afternoon and evening | Join scheduled onboard activities, have dinner and stay overnight on Stellar of the Seas.
Early morning | Join Tai Chi on the sundeck, subject to weather, then have breakfast.
Morning | Transfer by the operator’s support boat or speedboat. Visit Viet Hai Village by bicycle or electric cart when operated, with the mode adjusted to guest ability and local conditions.
Midday | Lunch is served during the excursion program.
Afternoon | Kayak or swim at a permitted natural beach area selected for the departure. The location and activity may change because of tides, weather, safety or port instructions.
Late afternoon and evening | Return to Stellar of the Seas, have dinner and stay a second night onboard.
Early morning | Join Tai Chi on the sundeck, subject to weather, followed by a light breakfast.
Around 07:30 | Visit the Dark & Bright Cave area by local bamboo boat or kayak when permitted. The operator may adjust the activity for safety or local-authority reasons.
Around 09:00 | Return onboard, pack, check out and settle personal expenses.
Around 09:45 | Brunch is served.
Around 11:15 | Travel by speedboat to Tuan Chau Marina and disembark. Return transfer to Hanoi is provided only when included on the final confirmation.
Stellar of the Seas is a 22-suite steel vessel launched in 2018 for luxury overnight journeys through Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. All cabin categories feature a private balcony. Onboard facilities include a restaurant, panoramic bar, seasonal outdoor pool, mini-golf, spa and sundeck, with availability subject to the operator’s schedule and maintenance.
The current two-day program normally combines the Ao Ech activity area with Dark & Bright Cave. The three-day program may add Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island and a natural beach area. Routes, activity locations, timings, transfers, inclusions and rates can change because of weather, tides, safety, local-authority instructions or the conditions confirmed for the departure.
The restaurant serves the meals listed in the confirmed itinerary in an indoor dining room with wide bay views. Menu style and dining setup vary by departure, guest profile and operating conditions; dietary requests should be submitted before travel.
The panoramic bar offers indoor and outdoor seating overlooking Lan Ha Bay. Drinks outside the confirmed package are charged separately, while any beverage benefit applies only when stated on the booking confirmation.
A compact onboard mini-golf area provides a casual leisure option between cruise activities. Access and equipment are subject to weather, maintenance, safety guidance and the ship’s operating schedule.
The seasonal outdoor pool is designed for relaxation with open views across the bay. Opening hours and access depend on weather, safety, maintenance and the operator’s instructions for the departure.
The upper sundeck provides open-air seating for sightseeing and scheduled activities such as morning exercise or sunset gatherings when operated. Programs may move indoors or change because of weather and safety conditions.
Kayaking is included only when it is part of the confirmed itinerary for the departure. The operator may replace or cancel the activity because of weather, tides, safety or local-authority instructions.
Vegetarian and certain dietary meals can usually be requested. Please provide requirements before departure; arrangements depend on available ingredients and the operator’s confirmation.
Special-occasion arrangements can be requested in advance. Setup, inclusions and any charge are confirmed case by case and are not guaranteed unless written on the booking confirmation.
Guests may use onboard facilities during published operating hours, subject to weather, maintenance and safety instructions. Spa treatments, drinks and other personal services may carry an additional charge.
Official public rates currently start from US$41++ per guest for the 7-hour day cruise and US$29++ per guest for the 3.5-hour dinner cruise.
Rates, surcharges and availability may change by departure date. Vietpower Travel will reconfirm the final quotation before payment.
Kayaking or a bamboo-boat ride at Luon Cave is optional and currently carries an operator surcharge of 100,000 VND per guest.
This activity is not included in the standard day-cruise rate and remains subject to weather and operating conditions.
Best for travelers with one free day who want both Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. We confirm the operating route, departure status and weather-dependent stops before you commit.
Your written confirmation states the Hanoi pick-up zone and time, round-trip transfer arrangement, meeting instructions and expected return. No guessing on the morning of travel.
Receive one written quote confirming the sailing date, total price, included meals, entrance fees and any optional Hanoi transfer or paid activity before you place a deposit.
We verify the operator’s current seven-hour program and clearly separate included meals, entrance fees and pool access from optional transfer, drinks, kayak or bamboo boat and spa services.
Choose the lower-deck Deluxe cabin or upper-deck Executive Balcony cabin. Vietpower confirms the exact category, bedding, floor and balcony status in writing before you pay.
For the official 1 May–30 September 2026 summer period, the published starting guide is USD 99 per guest for Deluxe and USD 109 for Executive Balcony on shared occupancy. Your dated quote confirms live availability, total cost, inclusions, transfer and any surcharge before payment.
Choose Noble, Imperial or Grand Royal. Vietpower confirms the suite category, room size, bed setup, deck, bay-view window and occupancy in writing before you pay, so the booked product is clear.
The 2-day program covers the essential Halong Bay highlights, while 3D2N adds more time for caves, islands and a day-boat excursion. Vietpower checks the operator’s current order of visits for your date because weather, tides and port instructions may change the schedule.
From ~USD 120 per person, twin-share for an entry cabin on a 2-day/1-night program.
This is an indicative reference based on public 2026 rates, not a guaranteed selling rate. Final price depends on cabin type, travel date and availability and is confirmed on request.
Chat with us on WhatsApp +84 936 336 389 for an exact quote.
Amanda Halong Cruise operates with 25 ocean-view cabins. Selected categories support triple occupancy or connecting arrangements for families and small groups.
Cabin layout, bed configuration and availability are confirmed for your travel date.
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