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Lan Ha Bay · 5-star · Overnight cruise

Scarlet Pearl Cruise

A slower, deeper three-day escape through Lan Ha Bay's most beautiful corners.

3 Days / 2 Nights

Lan Ha Bay

The Cruise

3 Days / 2 Nights aboard the Scarlet Pearl Cruise.

The three-day Scarlet Pearl itinerary takes everything that makes the two-day so special and adds room to breathe. Alongside the Dark & Bright Cave and Frog Pond, you'll reach Ba Trai Dao Beach, celebrated for its crystal-clear water and dramatic scenery, and head ashore at Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island for a cycling or electric-car tour through peaceful local life. With more time for the Akoya Spa, sundeck jacuzzi, kayaking and sunset parties, it's the most complete way to experience this 5-star pearl-inspired cruise.

Cabins & Suites

Where you'll stay aboard.

Silver Pearl Balcony
28m² · 1st/2nd floor · 1 Double or 2 Single beds · Balcony · Bay view
28m² suite on the 1st or 2nd floor with a private balcony and bay views, configurable as 1 double or 2 single beds.
Golden Pearl Balcony
28m² · 1st/2nd floor · 3 Single beds · Balcony · Bay view
28m² triple suite on the 1st or 2nd floor with three single beds, a private balcony and bay views, ideal for friends or small families.
Onyx Pearl Terrace
40m² · 2nd floor · 1 Double or 2 Single beds · Balcony · Bay view
40m² suite on the 2nd floor with a private balcony and bay views. Includes fresh fruit and a complimentary 30-minute foot massage.
President Suite
60m² · 2nd floor · 1 Double or 2 Single beds · Private balcony + sunbathing area
Spacious 60m² cabin on the 2nd floor with a private balcony and separate sunbathing area. Includes fresh fruit and a complimentary 60-minute body massage.

The Itinerary

How your 3 days / 2 nights unfolds.

Day 1
Hanoi → Ha Long → Lan Ha Bay → Bright Cave & Frog Lagoon
08:30Limousine pick-up from the Hanoi Old Quarter or Opera House, with a short rest stop on the ~2.5-hour drive to Ha Long.
11:30Arrive at the Scarlet Pearl lounge in Ha Long International Cruise Port. Welcome drink, briefing and check-in.
13:00Lunch at the Tahiti Restaurant as the cruise sails across primitive Lan Ha Bay.
15:00Reach Sáng (Bright) Cave by kayak or rowing boat, then kayak and swim in the secluded Ếch (Frog) Lagoon, one of the bay's most remote corners.
17:00Return to the cruise; sundeck sunset, sunset party or cooking class, and happy hour from 17:30.
19:00Fine-dining dinner with an interactive cultural exchange. Overnight on board.
Day 2
Ba Trai Dao Beach & Viet Hai Village (Cat Ba) by catamaran
06:30Sunrise Tai Chi on the sundeck; light breakfast follows.
09:00Transfer to a catamaran and cruise to Ba Trai Dao (Three Peach) Beach, white sand and clear water deep within Lan Ha Bay.
10:00Visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island; a bicycle (or electric-car) tour through the national park to a valley hamlet and a traditional house.
12:30Lunch back on board as the cruise repositions; afternoon free for swimming, the spa or the sundeck.
17:30Cooking demonstration or happy hour as the bay turns golden.
19:00Dinner on board, then squid fishing or live music. Overnight on board.
Day 3
Tai Chi → Dark & Bright Cave → Brunch → Hanoi
06:30Morning yoga or Tai Chi on the sundeck with the sunrise; light breakfast of tea, coffee and pastries.
07:30Visit the Dark & Bright Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, a serene round lake enclosed by stone walls.
09:00Return to the ship and check out.
09:30Brunch on board as the Scarlet Pearl returns to harbour.
11:30Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi, arriving mid-afternoon. End of trip.

Highlights

What makes it special.

On the water

A four-deck catamaran

A sleek catamaran of four decks, named for Ha Long's long heritage of pearl trading and graded five-star.

The cabins

Twenty-three balcony cabins

Twenty-three cabins, each with a private sea-view balcony, on a ship that is described as restful and never crowded.

The route

Dark and Bright Cave

The route slips into the quieter reaches of Lan Ha for the Dark and Bright Cave and the Frog Pond area.

Spa and table

Akoya Spa and pearl museum

The Akoya Spa, a sundeck jacuzzi, a gym and a pearl museum, with Vietnamese and European dining at the Tahiti restaurant.

Cabins at a glance

Every grade aboard Scarlet Pearl Cruise, side by side.

Cabin grades aboard Scarlet Pearl Cruise
CabinSizeBedsOutlook
Silver Pearl Balcony28m²1 Double or 2 Single beds1st/2nd floor · Balcony · Bay view
Golden Pearl Balcony28m²3 Single beds1st/2nd floor · Balcony · Bay view
Onyx Pearl Terrace40m²1 Double or 2 Single beds2nd floor · Balcony · Bay view
President Suite60m²1 Double or 2 Single beds2nd floor · Private balcony + sunbathing area

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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Scarlet Pearl Cruise - common questions

About this boat, and about cruising the bay.

What cabin types does Scarlet Pearl Cruise have?

There are 4 cabin grades aboard Scarlet Pearl Cruise: Silver Pearl Balcony, Golden Pearl Balcony, Onyx Pearl Terrace and President Suite. Sizes run from 28m² to 60m². The full table of sizes, beds and outlook is on this page.

Which bay does Scarlet Pearl Cruise sail?

Scarlet Pearl 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 Scarlet Pearl Cruise depart from?

Embarkation is at Ha Long International Cruise Port. Boarding starts around 08:30. 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.

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