Rosy Cruise

The Cruise

3 Days / 2 Nights aboard the Rosy Cruise.

Rosy Cruise is a 5-star boutique ship built for a calmer, more personal few days on the water, sailing the quieter Lan Ha Bay on the Cat Ba side of the region. Every cabin opens onto a private balcony, so the karst scenery is with you from the moment you wake, and the days are kept unhurried: swim and kayak in the afternoon, roll spring rolls before dinner, then watch the sun go down from the sundeck.

Days are spent among the limestone islands away from the busier Ha Long crowds, with time for a hidden beach, the caves and a night at anchor. 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.

Cabins & Suites

Where you'll stay aboard.

Junior Cabin

28m² · 2nd floor · Twin or Double bed · Private balcony

Modern cabin with private balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Senior Cabin

28m² · 3rd floor · Twin or Double bed · Private balcony

Upper-deck cabin with private balcony and scenic bay views.

Luxury Suite Cabin

40m² · 3rd floor · Twin or Double bed · Private balcony

Spacious suite with seating area, private balcony, and marble bathroom.

Triple Cabin

32m² · 2nd or 3rd floor · Double bed and Single bed · Private balcony

Roomy cabin for three guests, with private balcony.

Family Connecting Cabin

56m² · 2nd or 3rd floor · Double bed, Twin bed and an extra bed · Private balcony

Two connecting cabins ideal for families, with private balconies.

The Itinerary

How your 3 days / 2 nights unfolds.

Day 1

Hanoi → Lan Ha Bay

08:00-08:45Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and the 2.5-hour drive to the coast.

11:30-11:45Check in at Tuan Chau Marina and tender across to Rosy Cruise.

12:30Welcome briefing over a drink.

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

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

16:30Back aboard.

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

Lan Ha Bay → Viet Hai Village

06:00Sunrise and Tai Chi on the sundeck.

06:30Light breakfast.

08:30Transfer to the day boat.

10:00Cycle a short 5km route to Viet Hai village on Cat Ba Island.

11:30Back to the day boat.

12:00Lunch with bay views.

13:15Kayaking among the islands.

15:00Swim at Three Peaches (Ba Trai Dao) beach.

16:00-16:30Return to Rosy Cruise.

17:30Sunset gathering on the sundeck.

18:00Cooking demonstration.

19:15Dinner.

Day 3

Lan Ha Bay → Hanoi

06:00Sunrise and Tai Chi.

06:30Light breakfast.

07:30Bamboo sampan or kayak around the Light Cave area.

08:30Pack.

09:15Check out.

09:30Brunch.

10:45Tender to Tuan Chau Marina.

11:30Depart for Hanoi.

15:00-15:30Arrive back in Hanoi.

Highlights

What makes it special.

The bay

Lan Ha from Cat Ba

A 5-star boutique ship sailing the quieter Lan Ha Bay from the Cat Ba side, away from the Ha Long crowds.

The cabins

Junior up to 56m² suite

Cabin grades run from a Junior cabin to a 56m² Family Connecting suite, each opening onto a private balcony.

The days

Kayaking, then spring rolls

Swim and kayak in the afternoon, roll spring rolls before dinner, then watch the sun go down from the sundeck.

Where it stops

A hidden beach and caves

Time is given to a hidden beach and the caves, with a night spent at anchor among the limestone islands.

Cabins at a glance

Every grade aboard Rosy Cruise, side by side.

Cabin grades aboard Rosy Cruise
Cabin	Size	Beds	Outlook
Junior Cabin	28m²	Twin or Double bed	2nd floor · Private balcony
Senior Cabin	28m²	Twin or Double bed	3rd floor · Private balcony
Luxury Suite Cabin	40m²	Twin or Double bed	3rd floor · Private balcony
Triple Cabin	32m²	Double bed and Single bed	2nd or 3rd floor · Private balcony
Family Connecting Cabin	56m²	Double bed, Twin bed and an extra bed	2nd or 3rd floor · Private balcony

How long aboard

Two days or three, on this boat.

2 days, 1 night

The classic cruise

An afternoon and evening on the water, a night at anchor and a morning sail out. The length most travellers choose.

See the 2 Days / 1 Night itinerary ›

3 days, 2 nights

The unhurried sailing

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

Read the comparison

We wrote a longer piece on how the two lengths actually differ once you are on the water.

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Our experience of

We've hosted guests aboard the Rosy 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 Rosy 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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See every boat on our Ha Long Bay cruises, or narrow by length: 2 days, 1 night and 3 days, 2 nights.

Rosy Cruise - common questions

About this boat, and about cruising the bay.

What cabin types does Rosy Cruise have?

There are 5 cabin grades aboard Rosy Cruise: Junior Cabin, Senior Cabin, Luxury Suite Cabin, Triple Cabin and Family Connecting Cabin. Sizes run from 28m² to 56m². The full table of sizes, beds and outlook is on this page.

Which bay does Rosy Cruise sail?

Rosy 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.

Where does Rosy Cruise depart from?

Embarkation is at Tuan Chau. Boarding starts around 08:00-08:45. The hour-by-hour itinerary above gives the timings for the day.

Is the 2 Days / 1 Night or the 3 Days / 2 Nights better on this boat?

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.

How do I get to the boat from Hanoi?

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.

What is included in the price?

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.

What happens if the weather stops the boat sailing?

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.

Can children come along?

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.

Can the kitchen handle dietary requirements?

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.

When is the best time of year to sail?

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.

Rosy Cruise

The Cruise

Cabins & Suites

The Itinerary

Highlights

Lan Ha from Cat Ba

Junior up to 56m² suite

Kayaking, then spring rolls

A hidden beach and caves

Cabins at a glance

How long aboard

The classic cruise

The unhurried sailing

Read the comparison

Rosy Cruise

Similar cruises

Rosy Cruise - common questions

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