Cruises / 3 Days / 2 Nights
Lan Ha Bay · Overnight cruise
Waterslide, Sauna and Mini Golf on Six Decks
3 Days / 2 Nights
Lan Ha Bay3 Days / 2 Nights aboard the Lyra Grandeur Cruise.
The larger of the two Lyra Cruise Collection ships and sister to Capella - eighty metres over six decks, with a heated Oasis pool, an eight-metre waterslide, an outdoor Nordic sauna and a mini golf course, and thirty-three suites in eleven grades.
Where you'll stay aboard.
3 Days / 2 Nights, hour by hour.
The same boat, a different length of trip.
What makes it special.
The ship
The larger of the two Lyra Cruise Collection ships and sister to Capella, running eighty metres over six decks.
The cabins
Thirty-three suites in eleven grades, including a duplex family suite and an owner suite of 92m².
Water and play
A heated Oasis pool, a jacuzzi and an eight-metre inflatable waterslide sit on deck, with a mini golf course alongside.
Wellness and evenings
An outdoor Nordic sauna and the Sea Memory Spa, plus the Sea Melody Theatre, a poker club, cigar club and wine cellar.
Every grade aboard Lyra Grandeur Cruise, side by side.
| Cabin | Size | Beds | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Suite | 32m² | 1 Super King or 2 Single beds | 1st deck · Private balcony · Ocean view · Ocean-view bathtub |
| Oasis Family Suite | 44m² | 1 Super King + 2 Single beds | 1st deck · Private balcony · Ocean view · Ocean-view bathtub |
| Harmony Suite | 32m² | 1 Super King or 2 Single beds | 2nd deck · Private balcony · Ocean view · Ocean-view bathtub |
| Harmony Family Suite | 48m² | 1 Super King + 3 Single beds | 2nd deck · Private balcony · Ocean view · Ocean-view bathtub |
| Sky Suite | 32m² | 1 Super King | 3rd deck · Private balcony · Ocean view · Ocean-view bathtub |
| Sky Family Suite | 43m² | 1 Super King + 2 Single beds | 3rd deck · Private balcony · Ocean view · Ocean-view bathtub |
| Sky Terrace Suite | 45m² | 1 Super King | 3rd deck · Private terrace · Ocean view · Ocean-view bathtub |
| Sky Family Terrace Suite | 53m² | 1 Super King + 2 Single beds | 3rd deck · Private terrace · Ocean view · Ocean-view bathtub |
| Duplex Family Suite | 64m² | 1 Super King + 2 Single beds | 3rd deck · Two terraces · Ocean view · Ocean-view bathtub |
| La Suite De Lyra | 57m² | 1 Super King | 2nd deck · Private terraces · Ocean view |
| Owner Suite | 92m² | 1 Super King | 3rd deck · Private sundeck · Ocean view · Jacuzzi bathtub |
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 11 cabin grades aboard Lyra Grandeur Cruise: Oasis Suite, Oasis Family Suite, Harmony Suite, Harmony Family Suite, Sky Suite, Sky Family Suite, Sky Terrace Suite, Sky Family Terrace Suite, Duplex Family Suite, La Suite De Lyra and Owner Suite. Sizes run from 32m² to 92m². The full table of sizes, beds and outlook is on this page.
Lyra Grandeur Cruise sails Lan Ha 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.
Embarkation is at Tuan Chau. Boarding starts around 11:30-11:45. 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.
We'll build the Lyra Grandeur Cruise into a complete, private Northern Vietnam itinerary, planned and run for you, with the right cabin and every transfer handled.
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