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Ha Long Bay · Overnight cruise
Three days on Ha Long Bay, with Viet Hai village on day two.
3 Days / 2 Nights
Ha Long Bay
3 Days / 2 Nights aboard the Stellar of the Seas Cruise.
Three days lets the Stellar reach further - kayaking at Ao Ech on the first afternoon, a full day ashore at Viet Hai village on Cat Ba, and the Dark and Bright Cave on the last morning. Twenty-two suites, a fifty square-metre pool on the third deck, mini golf and a wine and cigar cellar. The limousine transfer is included.
Where you'll stay aboard.
How your 3 days / 2 nights unfolds.
What makes it special.
On deck
The seasonal pool on the third deck runs to nearly fifty square metres, with the sundeck and outdoor bar above.
The suites
Twenty-two suites, each with a private balcony or sun terrace, from the first deck up to the President on the third.
Included
The limousine transfer from Hanoi and back is included in the cruise, not charged on top.
Things to do
A mini golf course with a driving range and short-game area, a fitness room, a spa and a wine and cigar cellar.
Every grade aboard Stellar of the Seas Cruise, side by side.
| Cabin | Outlook |
|---|---|
| Junior Suite | First deck · Private balcony |
| Senior Suite | Second deck · Private balcony |
| Executive Suite | Second deck · Private sun terrace |
| President Suite | Third deck · Large private sun terrace |
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 4 cabin grades aboard Stellar of the Seas Cruise: Junior Suite, Senior Suite, Executive Suite and President Suite. The full table of decks and outlook is on this page.
Stellar of the Seas Cruise sails Ha 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.
The operator's own material does not name the harbour, so ask us and we will confirm it in writing with your booking. Pick-up from Hanoi is around 08:00-08:30; 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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