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Bai Tu Long Bay · Overnight cruise
Three days in Bai Tu Long Bay, with Lao Vong fishing village on day two.
3 Days / 2 Nights
Bai Tu Long Bay
3 Days / 2 Nights aboard the Oris Cruise.
Three days takes Oris deeper into Bai Tu Long - kayaking at Cai De, then a full day at Lao Vong fishing village with seafood harvesting from the day boat, and Phat Co Cave before the sail back to Ao Tien. Twenty-three balcony cabins, a four-season jacuzzi pool and the Tonkin Dining Room. The images are renders.
Where you'll stay aboard.
How your 3 days / 2 nights unfolds.
What makes it special.
The bay
Sailing from Ao Tien International Port at Van Don into Bai Tu Long, the quietest of the three bays.
The cabins
Twenty-three cabins for forty-six guests, each with a private balcony, from 28 up to 52 square metres.
For families
Plum Garden and Lotus Garden cabins connect in pairs, so a family of four books one pair of rooms.
On board
A four-season jacuzzi pool, the Bay Lounge and the Tonkin Dining Room, and a morning coffee meditation.
Every grade aboard Oris Cruise, side by side.
| Cabin | Size | Beds | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Garden with Balcony | 28m² | Double/Twin | First deck · Private balcony |
| Lotus Garden with Balcony | 28m² | Double/Twin | Second deck · Private balcony |
| Heritage Suite | 48m² | Double/Twin | Second deck · Private balcony |
| Courtyard Suite | 52m² | Double/Twin | Second deck · Private balcony |
| Plum Garden connecting (4 pax) | 2 x 28m² | Two connecting Plum Garden Balcony cabins | First deck · Connecting pair |
| Lotus Garden connecting (4 pax) | 2 x 28m² | Two connecting Lotus Garden Balcony cabins | Second deck · Connecting pair |
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 6 cabin grades aboard Oris Cruise: Plum Garden with Balcony, Lotus Garden with Balcony, Heritage Suite, Courtyard Suite, Plum Garden connecting (4 pax) and Lotus Garden connecting (4 pax). Sizes run from 282m² to 522m². The full table of sizes, beds and outlook is on this page. Plum and Lotus Garden cabins also connect in pairs for four guests.
Oris Cruise sails Bai Tu 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.
Embarkation is at Ao Tien International Port, Van Don. Boarding starts around 07:45-08:15. 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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