Cruises / 3 Days / 2 Nights
Ha Long Bay · Overnight cruise
Three days on Ha Long Bay, with Viet Hai village and a beach stop.
3 Days / 2 Nights
Ha Long Bay
3 Days / 2 Nights aboard the Elite of the Seas Cruise.
Over three days the Elite kayaks at Ao Ech, spends the middle day ashore at Viet Hai village on Cat Ba and on a quiet beach, and takes in the Dark and Bright Cave before brunch on the last morning. Thirty-five suites in seven grades, an open-air teak-decked pool, a spa with a sauna and the 360 Bar.
Where you'll stay aboard.
How your 3 days / 2 nights unfolds.
What makes it special.
The suites
Seven grades across thirty-five suites, from the 26 square-metre Senior up to the 88 square-metre President.
On deck
The open-air pool is infinity-style with teak flooring, with the dining room and its open kitchen alongside.
Wellness
A spa with a sauna and massage rooms, plus a mini golf course, a wine and cigar cellar and the 360 Bar.
On the water
Kayaking, a local rowing boat, swimming and snorkelling, a cooking demonstration and morning Tai Chi.
Every grade aboard Elite of the Seas Cruise, side by side.
| Cabin | Size | Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Junior Suite | 28m² | Private balcony · Ocean view |
| Elite Junior Premium | 43m² | Private balcony · Ocean view |
| Elite Senior Suite | 26m² | Upper deck · Ocean view |
| Elite Senior Premium | 35m² | Upper deck · Ocean view |
| Elite Executive Suite | 45m² | Ocean view |
| Elite Executive Premium Suite | 58m² | Ocean view |
| Elite President Suite | 88m² | Front of the third deck |
Two days or three, on this boat.
2 days, 1 night
An afternoon and evening on the water, a night at anchor and a morning sail out. The length most travellers choose.
3 days, 2 nights
Day two is when the fleets disperse and you reach the further coves - the bay at its most peaceful.
This is the itinerary on this page
Not sure yet
We wrote a longer piece on how the two lengths actually differ once you are on the water.
Other boats on the same water, same length of trip.
See every boat on our Ha Long Bay cruises, or narrow by length: 2 days, 1 night and 3 days, 2 nights.
About this boat, and about cruising the bay.
There are 7 cabin grades aboard Elite of the Seas Cruise: Elite Junior Suite, Elite Junior Premium, Elite Senior Suite, Elite Senior Premium, Elite Executive Suite, Elite Executive Premium Suite and Elite President Suite. Sizes run from 262m² to 882m². The full table of sizes, beds and outlook is on this page. Sizes are the operator's own figures, which is why the Senior reads smaller than the Junior.
Elite of the Seas Cruise sails Ha Long Bay. If you are still deciding between the bays, our comparison of Ha Long, Lan Ha and Bai Tu Long sets out how they differ in traffic, scenery and how far you travel to reach them.
The operator's own material does not name the harbour, so ask us and we will confirm it in writing with your booking. Pick-up from Hanoi is around 08:00-08:30; the hour-by-hour itinerary above gives the timings for the day.
Both run the same boat and the same cabins. The 3 days / 2 nights adds a second full day, which is when the day boats have gone and the itinerary reaches the quieter water. The 2 days / 1 night covers the headline sights and gets you back to Hanoi a day sooner.
Road transfer from Hanoi takes roughly two and a half to four hours depending on which harbour the boat uses. We arrange the transfer with the cruise as one booking, so the timings match the boarding window rather than leaving you to work them out.
Overnight cruises in Ha Long normally include the cabin, all meals on board, the guided activities in the itinerary above and the bay entrance fees. Drinks, spa treatments and the transfer are the items that vary most between boats. We confirm exactly what is and is not included for this boat in writing before you pay, because it differs by operator and by season.
Ha Long Bay closes to cruise traffic when the harbour authority says so, usually for storms. If that happens we move the date or refund the cruise - you are never held to a sailing that cannot run. Our refund policy sets out the detail.
Yes. Most boats take children of any age and price them in bands rather than as adults, and many have family cabins or connecting rooms. Tell us the ages when you enquire and we will say which boats suit and what each one charges.
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy requirements are all workable, but they need to be given at booking rather than on the day - the boat provisions before it leaves harbour and cannot restock at sea.
October to April is the settled season, with clear air and cool mornings. May to September is warmer and better for swimming, with a higher chance of a storm closing the bay. Our guide to Ha Long Bay goes into the months in more detail.
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