Cruises / 2 Days / 1 Night
Bai Tu Long Bay · Overnight cruise
Sixteen suites over four decks, on the Bai Tu Long route to Cong Do.
2 Days / 1 Night
Bai Tu Long Bay
2 Days / 1 Night aboard the Signature Royal Cruise.
Signature Royal is a 56-metre hull with sixteen suites over four decks, and it sails the Bai Tu Long route to Cong Do. Suites run from 28 square metres on the lower deck to the 82-square-metre Elite, which is two connecting rooms with a private sun terrace.
Where you'll stay aboard.
How your 2 days / 1 night unfolds.
What makes it special.
The ship
Fifty-six metres with sixteen suites over four decks, and a rooftop sun terrace above the restaurant and bar.
The cabins
Seven Junior suites at 28m², four Senior with balconies at 30m², and the 82m² Elite across two connecting rooms.
For families
The Elite suite is two connecting cabins with a private sun terrace, for four adults and two children.
Ashore
Kayaking and swimming at Cong Do on the first afternoon, then Thien Canh Son cave and its beach.
Every grade aboard Signature Royal Cruise, side by side.
| Cabin | Size | Beds | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Suite | 28m² | Double or twin | 1st deck · Ocean view |
| Senior Suite | 30m² | Double | Middle deck · Private balcony |
| Exclusive Suite | 50m² | Double and single | 2nd deck · Private terrace |
| Elite Suite | 82m² | Two double beds | 2nd deck · Private sun terrace |
| Royal Suite | 55m² | Double and single | Top deck · Private sun lounge |
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.
This is the itinerary on this page
3 days, 2 nights
Day two is when the fleets disperse and you reach the further coves - the bay at its most peaceful.
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 5 cabin grades aboard Signature Royal Cruise: Junior Suite, Senior Suite, Exclusive Suite, Elite Suite and Royal Suite. Sizes run from 28m² to 82m². The full table of sizes, beds and outlook is on this page. The Elite Suite is two connecting cabins taken as one booking, and the Royal Suite sits on the top deck with its own sun lounge.
Signature Royal 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 Halong International Cruise Port. Boarding starts around 12:00. 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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