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Lan Ha Bay · Overnight cruise
A Peaceful 3-Day Escape Across Lan Ha Bay
3 Days / 2 Nights
Lan Ha Bay
3 Days / 2 Nights aboard the Venezia Cruises.
Step aboard Venezia Cruises for a peaceful 3-day escape across the untouched corners of Lan Ha Bay. With traditional wooden charm, spacious cabins, and curated activities such as kayaking, cycling, cooking class, floating villages, and squid fishing, this journey is perfect for couples, families, or anyone seeking a slower, more intimate experience away from the crowds.
Where you'll stay aboard.
How your 3 days / 2 nights unfolds.
What makes it special.
The cabins
Twelve cabins with sea or limestone views, on a wooden boat built along traditional lines.
The route
Two days across Lan Ha Bay, taking in Ba Trai Dao, the Dark and Bright Cave and Viet Hai Village.
Getting there
The boat leaves from Beo Harbour on Cat Ba Island, on a two-day, one-night schedule.
Days on board
Kayaking, a cooking class, squid fishing, biking, sunset cocktails and karaoke fill the time between stops.
Every grade aboard Venezia Cruises, side by side.
| Cabin | Size | Beds | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Double/Twin Cabin | 18m² | Double or twin | Sea-view window |
| Deluxe Triple/Family Cabin | 25m² | 3 singles or double + single |
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.
Our experience of
We've hosted guests aboard the Venezia and been over her ourselves, and she's a lovely small-group boat on the quieter Lan Ha Bay - the kind of trip where the guide learns everyone's name and the whole thing feels personal rather than processed.
Guests single out the crew, and the guides in particular, as friendly, funny and genuinely knowledgeable, which lifts the days. The cabins are clean and comfortable with big windows framing the bay, the food draws real praise, and the itinerary is nicely paced - kayaking through pristine water, biking through the landscape, and plenty of time to do nothing on the sundeck. Because she keeps groups small, it never feels crowded.
What we've found: the Venezia is a strong pick for travellers who want an intimate, well-guided trip on the quiet bay, with good food and no crowds. It suits couples and small groups.
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 2 cabin grades aboard Venezia Cruises: Deluxe Double/Twin Cabin and Deluxe Triple/Family Cabin. Sizes run from 18m² to 25m². The full table of sizes, beds and outlook is on this page.
Venezia Cruises 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.
Embarkation is at Ben Beo (Cai Beo) Harbour, Cat Ba, Hai Phong. 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.
We'll build the Venezia Cruises into a complete, private Northern Vietnam itinerary, planned and run for you, with the right cabin and every transfer handled.
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