Victorious Cruise Ha Long Bay 2 Days 1 Night
One of the newer ships on Ha Long Bay — a 37-suite steel yacht on five decks, with a full-length swimming pool on the sundeck and a bathtub in every suite — sailing the central bay where the limestone towers stand closest together. A shared limousine collects you in the Hanoi Old Quarter after breakfast and has you back the next afternoon; in between you swim at Titop Island, kayak into a hidden lagoon, sleep on the water and walk through the largest cave in the bay before brunch. US$242 per person for 2 travellers in a Junior Ocean Suite in low season, including the limousine from and back to Hanoi.
Why this cruise
- A real swimming pool, full length on the top deck and open while the ship is under way — very few boats on the bay have one
- A modern steel yacht rather than a wooden junk: five decks, a lift, stabilisers, wide corridors and suites from 32 m²
- Every suite faces the water and has a bathtub; the upper tiers add a balcony, a private terrace and a jacuzzi
- Four meals, all the bay and cave fees, the kayaking and every on-board activity are inside the fare — nothing is sold to you once you are aboard
- The ship’s English and Vietnamese speaking guide runs every excursion, so there is nothing to organise after you step on board
Price per person
Per person in US dollars, twin or double share, for the full programme including the shared limousine between the Hanoi Old Quarter and Tuan Chau Marina. Price depends on the suite and the season, not on how many of you are travelling: the suite rate is per room and the transfer is a flat charge per person. Children are priced in the Age pricing table below the itinerary.
| Suite | Low season 1 May – 30 Sep 2027 | High season 1 Jan – 30 Apr & 1 Oct – 31 Dec 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Ocean Suite | US$242 | US$263 |
| Senior Balcony Suite | US$255 | US$279 |
| Elite Balcony Suite | US$340 | US$367 |
| Executive Terrace Suite | US$428 | US$454 |
| VIP Ocean Suite | US$494 | US$521 |
| VIP Honeymoon Suite with Terrace | US$561 | US$587 |
Travelling alone, as three, or as a family:
| Option | Low season | High season |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Ocean Suite, one guest | US$377 | US$414 |
| Senior Balcony Suite, one guest | US$404 | US$441 |
| Elite Balcony Suite, one guest | US$547 | US$584 |
| Executive Terrace Suite, one guest | US$691 | US$739 |
| VIP Ocean Suite, one guest | US$802 | US$855 |
| VIP Honeymoon Suite, one guest | US$919 | US$962 |
| Senior Balcony Suite, three sharing (per person) | US$260 | US$279 |
| VIP Ocean Suite, three sharing (per person) | US$494 | US$521 |
| Family Connecting Senior Suite, 70 m², 4 guests (per person) | US$255 | US$279 |
| Family Connecting Grand Suite, 83 m², 4 or 5 guests (per person) | US$268 | US$292 |
| Whole-boat charter, all 37 suites | Ask us for a quote | |
There is no single supplement in the usual sense: the one-guest column is the cruise’s own contracted single rate for that suite. A party of three shares one suite with an extra bed, in the Senior Balcony or the VIP Ocean Suite.
Valid for travel to 31 December 2027. A festive surcharge of US$80 per adult and per child aged 12 and over, and US$40 per child aged 5 to 11, applies on 24 December 2027, 31 December 2027 and over Tet (30/12 – 03/01 lunar). Pick-up outside the Hanoi Old Quarter carries a distance surcharge, which we quote before you confirm.
Your suite
One night on board Victorious Cruise. Every suite faces the water and has a bathtub, air conditioning, a safe, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and drinking water, tea and coffee that are free and restocked. What changes between the classes is the size, the deck and what comes with the room.
| Suite class | Size & deck | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Ocean Suite | 32 m², Deck 2 | Window on the bay, bathtub, double or twin beds |
| Senior Balcony Suite | 35 m², Decks 2–4 | Private balcony and bathtub; sleeps three with an extra bed |
| Elite Balcony Suite | 40 m², Decks 2–3 | Balcony, jacuzzi, seasonal fruit, free minibar, herbal foot soak for two |
| Executive Terrace Suite | 75 m², Deck 3 | Private terrace, jacuzzi, and the same in-suite extras as the Elite |
| VIP Ocean Suite | 80 m², Deck 2 | Jacuzzi, private reading room, wine and fruit on arrival, 50% massage voucher for two; sleeps three |
| VIP Honeymoon Suite with Terrace | 90 m², Deck 2 | Private terrace, jacuzzi, honeymoon set-up, and dinner served on your terrace with two days’ notice |
| Family Connecting Senior Suite | 70 m², Deck 2 | Two connecting Senior Balcony suites for a family of four |
| Family Connecting Grand Suite | 83 m², Decks 2–4 | Two connecting suites for a family of four or five |
Honeymoon, anniversary and birthday set-up is free: swan towels, rose petals and a card. Tell us the occasion when you book and there is a cake on the day if it is a birthday.
Planning your trip? Read our Vietnam e-visa guide and the best time to visit Vietnam by region and month, or browse all Vietnam tours. Want a second night and a full day out at Ba Trai Dao? See the Victorious Cruise 3-day cruise.
Tour at a glance
| Tour code | WMHLVC27 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 days / 1 night |
| Type | Shared limousine from the Hanoi Old Quarter + overnight cruise on Victorious Cruise, daily departures |
| Route | Hanoi → Tuan Chau Marina → Ha Long Bay → Titop Island → Luon Cave → Sung Sot Cave → Hanoi |
| Ship | Victorious Cruise — 37 suites, up to 77 guests, five decks, top-deck swimming pool |
| Cabin | Suites from 32 m², all facing the water, bathtub in every suite; balcony, terrace and jacuzzi on the upper tiers |
| Meals | 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast, 1 brunch (4 meals on board) |
| Activities | Kayak or bamboo boat at Luon Cave, swimming or the Titop viewpoint climb, Vietnamese spring-roll class, sunset party, squid fishing, karaoke, tai chi, swimming pool |
| Driving | About 2.5 hours each way on the expressway |
| Price | From US$242 pp low season (2 sharing, Junior Ocean Suite) · US$263 high season · charter on request |
| Not included | Flights, visa, drinks, spa, tips, insurance |
- Cruise
- Caves
- Cooking class
- Gastronomy
- Private Transport
Itinerary, day by day
Limousine to the marina, buffet lunch under way, the Titop viewpoint and kayaking into a hidden lagoon.
The limousine collects you from your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter between 8:00 and 8:45. The expressway runs east across the Red River delta, past Hai Phong and over the Bach Dang bridge, and reaches Tuan Chau International Marina in about 2.5 hours. You check in at Lounge 39B at about 11:45 and the cruise team takes your luggage from there.
A tender carries you out to Victorious Cruise at 12:00. Lunch is a buffet, served as the ship gets under way at 12:30 into the central bay, where the limestone towers stand closest together.
At about 14:15 the tender lands you on Titop Island. There are two things to do and time for both: swim from the crescent beach, or climb the stairs to the viewpoint for the photograph of the bay that everyone comes for. At 15:30 you paddle into Luon Cave — a low arch in the rock that opens into a still green lagoon ringed by cliffs. Kayak or bamboo boat, your choice; both are included.
Back on board at 17:00 for the sunset party and happy hour on the sundeck, and at 17:45 the chef shows you how to roll Vietnamese spring rolls. Dinner is at 19:00 in the restaurant. Afterwards the sky bar opens with a second happy hour, and the evening is yours: squid fishing off the stern, karaoke, or the pool with the bay dark all around you. Overnight on board.
Kayaking and the island landing depend on the weather and the Ha Long Bay Management Board on the day; if they are called off, the cruise guide tells you at the lunchtime briefing and the ship substitutes another stop.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Victorious Cruise, Ha Long Bay · Drive: about 2.5 hours, shared limousine
Tai chi at sunrise, the largest cave in the bay, and brunch as the ship sails back.
Sunrise over Ha Long comes up behind the islands, and at about 6:00 there is a gentle tai chi session on the sundeck. Breakfast follows at 6:30 while the bay is still quiet.
At 7:15 the tender takes you to Sung Sot Cave, the Cave of Surprises — the largest cave in Ha Long Bay, two enormous chambers lit from the floor, with a terrace at the exit looking down over the anchorage. If you would rather stay on board, the pool and the sundeck are yours for the morning.
Back on the ship by 9:30, you check out, leave your luggage outside the suite and hand in your key. Brunch is served at 9:45 as Victorious sails back up the bay. The tender leaves at 11:00 and reaches Port No. 39 at 11:30; the limousine leaves Tuan Chau between 11:30 and 11:45 and drops you in the Hanoi Old Quarter between 14:30 and 15:00. If you fly out the same evening, book a flight leaving no earlier than 19:00.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch · Drive: about 2.5 hours to Hanoi, shared limousine
What's included
Included
- One night on Victorious Cruise in the suite category you choose
- Four meals on board: buffet lunch, dinner, breakfast and brunch
- Return shared limousine, Hanoi Old Quarter to Tuan Chau International Marina
- Tender transfers between the marina and the ship
- Ha Long Bay entrance and sightseeing fees
- English and Vietnamese speaking cruise guide on board
- Kayak or bamboo boat at Luon Cave
- Titop Island and Sung Sot Cave visits
- Tai Chi, Vietnamese spring-roll class, squid fishing and karaoke
- Welcome drink, and the sunset canapé party with fresh fruit
- Drinking water, tea and coffee in your suite
- Swimming pool, gym and kids' club
- Wi-Fi and satellite TV
- Birthday cake on your birthday, and free honeymoon, anniversary or birthday set-up
- Value Added Tax on all cruise services
Not included
- Flights and airport transfers
- Drinks ordered on board outside the included happy hours
- Spa and massage treatments
- Travel insurance
- Pick-up or drop-off outside the Hanoi Old Quarter — quoted on request
- Tips for the crew and your driver
- Festive surcharge on 24 December, 31 December and over Tet
- Personal expenses and anything not listed under Included
Age pricing
| Traveller | Age | Rate per person | Sleeping arrangement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (parents pay any entrance fees) | 0 to 2 years | No charge | No extra bed |
| Child sharing parents' bed | 3 to 10 years | $165 · 68% of the adult fare | No extra bed |
| Child in own single bed | 3 to 10 years | $208 · 86% of the adult fare | Extra bed |
| Child sharing a twin room with one adult | 3 to 10 years | $242 · 100% of the adult fare | Own bed in a twin room |
| Child 11 and over (adult fare) | 11 years and over | $242 · 100% of the adult fare | As an adult |
Frequently asked questions
US$242 per person for 2 travellers in a Junior Ocean Suite in low season, US$255 in a Senior Balcony Suite, US$340 in an Elite Balcony Suite, US$428 in an Executive Terrace Suite, US$494 in a VIP Ocean Suite and US$561 in the VIP Honeymoon Suite with Terrace. In high season those become US$263, US$279, US$367, US$454, US$521 and US$587. The price includes the shared limousine from and back to the Hanoi Old Quarter, one night on board, 4 meals, all excursions and bay fees. Low season is 1 May to 30 September 2027; high season is 1 January to 30 April and 1 October to 31 December 2027. A festive surcharge applies on 24 December, 31 December and over Tet.
No, and we would rather say so plainly. Victorious Cruise carries up to 77 guests in 37 suites, and the limousine from Hanoi is shared with other guests on the same sailing. You have your own suite and balcony, and the ship’s English and Vietnamese speaking guide leads every excursion. If you want the ship to yourselves, we can quote a whole-boat charter of all 37 suites — send us your dates and group size.
Yes — a full-length pool on the top deck, open while the ship is under way, and it is included. Very few boats on Ha Long Bay have one. There is also a gym and a kids’ club on board.
Group size does not change the price per person on this cruise: the suite rate is per room and the limousine is a flat charge per person. For a large party we can hold several connecting suites, and for 37 suites — about 77 guests — the whole ship can be chartered. Send us your group size and dates and we reply with your price in writing within 24 hours. Note that the cruise line’s cancellation terms are stricter for bookings of 11 suites or more, and we set those out in your quote.
Citizens of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Nordic countries, Japan, South Korea and a number of other European countries can enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days. Most ASEAN citizens get 14 to 30 days. Everyone else, including US, Canadian, Australian and Indian passport holders, applies online for an e-visa (up to 90 days, single or multiple entry) at the official portal evisa.gov.vn, usually issued in about 3 working days. See the full country list in our Vietnam e-visa guide.
Send an inquiry and we confirm the price in writing within 24 hours. Nothing is charged on this website. To confirm your tour, pay a 30% deposit by bank transfer or by Visa, Mastercard or Amex through a secure OnePay payment link that we email to you. The remaining 70% is due at least 14 days before you arrive. The deposit is non-refundable. If you cancel (in writing) more than 21 days before departure, you lose only the deposit, and any amount paid above it stays valid for 12 months towards another tour. From 7 to 21 days before departure the charge is 50% of the tour price, and within 6 days or for a no-show it is 100%. Groups of more than 8 people, and tours that include flights or Mekong river cruises, have different terms. Full details are in our Terms & Conditions.
Infants up to 2 years travel free. Children aged 3 to 10 pay 68% of the adult fare sharing their parents’ bed, or 86% with an extra bed of their own. A child aged 3 to 10 sharing a suite with one adult, and anyone 11 or over, pays the adult fare. One child under 3 also travels free in the limousine, sharing a seat with a parent. There is a kids’ club on board, and for families the Family Connecting Senior Suite sleeps four at 70 m² and the Family Connecting Grand Suite four or five at 83 m².
Sailing is licensed day by day by the Ha Long Bay Management Board. In a storm warning they may shorten the route or hold all vessels in port; this is rare outside the June to September typhoon months. If the cruise is cancelled before you leave Hanoi, or while you are on the road and turn back, you are refunded in full. If you have already reached Tuan Chau and are put on a day programme instead, only the services you actually used are charged. Your cruise director tells you the evening before if the itinerary has to change for tides or weather.
Yes, but not early. The limousine reaches the Hanoi Old Quarter between 14:30 and 15:00, so with the transfer out to Noi Bai airport you should book a flight leaving no earlier than 19:00. Tell us at booking and we will arrange the airport drop-off.
Yes. Vegetarian, halal, no-pork, no-beef and allergy requirements are straightforward if you tell us when you book, so the galley can plan before it provisions. Everything served on board is cooked on board.
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