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Ha Long Bay · 5-star · Overnight cruise

Grand Pioneers Cruise

2 Days, 1 Night in Ha Long Bay

2 Days / 1 Night · Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay

The Cruise

2 Days / 1 Night aboard the Grand Pioneers Cruise.

Grand Pioneers Cruise is a large, contemporary ship on the classic Ha Long Bay route. Cabins open onto private balconies, so the karst scenery is with you from the moment you wake, and the days are kept unhurried: kayak or swim in the afternoon, learn to roll spring rolls before dinner, then watch the light fade from the sundeck.

You cruise among the limestone islands with time for Titop Island and Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave, and a night at anchor under the stars. When we plan a trip we match you to the right cabin and the right number of nights, arrange the transfers from Hanoi, and fold the cruise into a wider Vietnam itinerary. As private planners, we carefully craft each trip around you, choosing every cruise on how well it suits your dates and the rest of your route.

Highlights

What makes it special.

5-star cruise sailing Ha Long Bay
Cabins with private balconies and floor-to-ceiling bay views
Onboard: kayaking, swimming, a cooking demonstration, sunset party, squid fishing and morning Tai Chi
Route takes in Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave and Titop Island
Best for couples and families wanting the bay at an unhurried pace

Cabins & Suites

Where you'll stay aboard.

Ocean Suite Balcony

40m² · 2nd/4th floor · Double bed · Balcony (2m², partial view)

40m² ocean suite on the 2nd or 4th floor with a double bed and a 2m² partial-view balcony.

Ocean Suite Triple

43m² · 3 Single beds · Floor-to-ceiling window

43m² ocean suite with three single beds and a floor-to-ceiling window - ideal for friends or small groups.

Veranda Suite

40m² · 2nd floor · Double bed · Private balcony (5m²)

40m² veranda suite on the 2nd floor with a double bed and a 5m² private balcony.

Executive Suite Balcony

40m² · 3rd–4th floor · Double bed · Balcony (5m²)

40m² executive suite on the 3rd–4th floor with a double bed and a 5m² balcony.

Essence Suite

60m² suite on the 4th floor with a 20m² private balcony

Pearl Suite

42m² suite on the 2nd floor with a private bathtub.

Signature Suite

50m² suite on the 3rd floor with a 9m² private balcony and private bathtub.

President Suite

109m² suite on the 2nd floor with a private dressing room, sauna and bathtub.

The Itinerary

How your 2 days / 1 night unfolds.

Day 1

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay

08:00–08:45Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and the drive to the coast.

11:30–11:45Check in at the harbour and transfer out to the ship.

12:30Welcome briefing over a drink.

13:00Lunch in the dining room as the ship sails into Ha Long Bay.

15:00Swim, sunbathe or kayak among the islands with your guide.

16:00Visit Titop Island.

17:30Sunset gathering on the sundeck with snacks.

18:00Cooking demonstration: traditional Vietnamese spring rolls.

19:15Dinner.

21:00Cocktails at the bar or squid fishing off the deck.

Day 2

Ha Long Bay → Hanoi

06:00Sunrise, then Tai Chi on the sundeck.

06:30Light breakfast.

07:30Morning visit to Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave by tender or kayak.

08:30Back aboard to pack.

09:15Check out and settle any bills.

09:30Brunch as the ship returns towards port.

10:45Tender to the harbour.

11:30Depart for Hanoi.

15:00–15:30Arrive back in Hanoi.

Our experience of

Grand Pioneers Cruise

We've hosted guests aboard the Grand and been over her ourselves. She carries a lot of staff for her size, close to one crew member for every guest or two, and it shows - service is attentive without hovering, and the crew handle English, French, Chinese and Korean between them.

She's well furnished and genuinely comfortable, with balcony views over Lan Ha, and she was among the first on the bay to add a swimming pool and a soundproof karaoke lounge, so there's more to do on board than most. Days bring the caves, a cooking class and kayaking, and the kitchen turns out good food and handles dietary requests without fuss.

What we've found: the Grand suits guests who want polished, personal service and a bit extra on board - a pool, karaoke, space - on the quieter Lan Ha side. Guests tend to recommend the three-day itinerary.

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