Ha Long Bay overnight cruise to Lan Ha Bay: Ambassador Signature, 2 days 1 night
A one-night cruise from the Halong International Cruise Port in Bai Chay into Lan Ha Bay on the 39-cabin Ambassador Signature, with Viet Hai village by bicycle and Dark and Bright Cave by bamboo boat.
- 2 days, 1 night (about 23 hours on board)
- Ambassador Cruise (APC Corporation JSC)No licence number shown on its site
- Ambassador's Lounge, first floor of the terminal, Halong International Cruise Port, Bai Chay, Ha Long. Check-in from 11:30.
- US$360 per cabinOne Ambassador Balcony cabin (28 sqm) for two adults sharing, Smart Deal rate (prepaid, no transfer), for a sailing on 28 October 2026. Rates change with the date. Seen at Ambassador Cruise, ambassadorcruise.com on 14 October 2026.
What the day looks like
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Check-in at Bai Chay
Day 1, 11:30 at Ambassador's Lounge, first floor of the Halong International Cruise Port terminal; board at 12:10 and lunch at 12:45.
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Viet Hai village
Day 1, 15:00: cycle round the village past fish ponds, bee houses and old houses.
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Evening on board
Day 1, 16:30 to 19:00: water slide, cooking demonstration and happy hour, then dinner on the sundeck.
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Tai chi and Dark and Bright Cave
Day 2, from 06:00: tai chi and a light breakfast, then the cave by bamboo boat, or by kayak at extra cost.
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Breakfast and return
Day 2: full breakfast while cruising, check-out at 09:45, back at the port by 10:30.
Included
- One night in a balcony cabin with en-suite bathroom and air conditioning
- Lunch, dinner, breakfast and a light early breakfast
- Two bottles of water a day and canapés
- Tai chi session and cooking demonstration
- Bamboo boat at Dark and Bright Cave
- Entrance and sightseeing fees, on-board insurance, tax and service charges
Not included
- Transport between Hanoi and the port, unless you book the Flexible Deal rate, which includes a shared limousine
- Kayaking, drinks packages, massage and spa
- Tips
- Flights, visa and hotels off the boat
It suits
- Couples who want a cabin with a private balcony
- Families with children aged 5 to 11, who pay a child rate
- First-time visitors with one night to give the bay
Skip it if
- You want a long time on the water: it is about 23 hours on board, plus 2 to 2.5 hours on the road each way from Hanoi.
- You are travelling alone: a single traveller pays close to the full cabin price.
Questions people ask
Does this cruise sail in Lan Ha Bay or Ha Long Bay?
Lan Ha Bay. You board at the Halong International Cruise Port in Bai Chay, then sail south to Lan Ha Bay, east of Cat Ba island. The stops are Viet Hai village by bicycle and Dark and Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayak.
How do I get from Hanoi to the cruise port?
Ambassador puts the drive from central Hanoi at about 2 to 2.5 hours on the expressway. You can make your own way to the Bai Chay terminal, add a transfer from the cruise line, or book the Flexible Deal rate, which includes a shared limousine from Hanoi.
What happens if I cancel?
On the Smart Deal and Early Bird rates, Ambassador charges 50% if you cancel up to five days before and 100% after that. The Flexible Deal is free to cancel until three days before, less a US$20 per cabin fee. Its general terms call promotional rates non-refundable, so confirm in writing.
Sources
Checked on by the Top Tours Vietnam editor. Rules and prices change: the sources below are where we checked them.