Erina Halong Bay Cruise

Overview

The Erina Halong Bay cruise is a newer luxury ship (sailing since 2023) with 27 unusually large cabins — from 36m2 up to 70m2 — each with a private balcony and bathtub. Over 2 days and 1 night it explores the quieter Lan Ha Bay, with kayaking, a limestone cave, a cooking demonstration, evening squid fishing, sunrise Tai Chi, sunset drinks and swimming. Compare it across our Halong Bay cruises.

Highlight

Large-format 5-star ship — 80m/66-passenger capacity puts it well above the typical small-junk cruisec Every cabin has a private balcony and bathtub — a step up from sea-view-window-only cabins Full 4-deck layout — dedicated restaurant, lounge/sky bar, pool deck, and separate sky sundeck rather than one multipurpose deck Onboard pool on the 3rd-floor sundeck, alongside sunset lounge seating 500m² sky sundeck — sizeable enough to host events, not just morning Tai Chi Onboard spa (Sea Memory Spa) — incense/music-based massage experience

Details Itinerary

08h30 – 09h15: Pick up from Hanoi (if guests use our company limousine bus)

12h-12h30: Check in Reception dock 36 Tuan Chau

12h30: Leaving dock to cruise in the bay

13h30: Have lunch

14h00: After lunch time, check in and rest.

15h30 -17h00: (finish to cruise): Do the kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau area (the background of “Kong Skull Island movie”) or use Jacuzzi (Located prow of 3rd deck)

Notice: Short close or swim suite, flip flop is suitable for kayaking.

Reception Provide: Life jackets; Towels, Dry bags (keep Camera, cellphone to take picture)

Meeting point: The Reception (The back of the second Deck)

18h00: Enjoy Sunset Party: Cakes; peanut; fruit, tea for Complementary and join the cooking demonstration during sunset party, enjoy happy hour and relax.

19h30: Have dinner

20h30: Evening entertainments: squid fishing, relaxing and spend the night on the Erina Cruise.

06h00: Practice Tai Chi on the Sundeck

7h30 – 8h30: Have breakfast: Eggs, cake, coffee… You could skip it if you want to sleep more

08h30 – 10h00: Visit Dark & Bright cave by tender. You can do the rowing boat trip by local people.

Or You can stay on the cruise for relaxing.

10h00: Go back to the cruise

10h30: Check your cabin out. Please put your luggage in front of the door and return your room key to the receptionist, take good care of your important belongings.

10h45: Have lunch at the restaurant

11h45: Leaving of Erina Cruise get on the transfer boat back Tuan Chau Harbor.

Important info

Include

Entrance fees
English speaking guide on cruise
Luxury accommodation with private balcony and bathtub
Welcome drink, bottle of water on room (2 bottles/pax)
Meals onboard: 2 lunches, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast
Tai Chi class, Cooking class, Sunset party
Jacuzzi pool, kayak, local boat, internet wifi, HD LED Television,…
Squid fishing equipment
Free cake for birthday; decoration for honeymoon and anniversary…

Exclude

Limousine round trip
SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board)
Massage & Spa services on request
Drinks at restaurant/bar and Minibar
Tips for tour guide and driver
Personal expenses
All services and items not mentioned
Surcharge for entrance fee or others if any changes from Authority

Important Notes Before Booking

Cancellation Policy

More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
From 30 to 11 days prior to check-in: 15% of total rates
From 10 to 7 days prior to check in: 30% of total rates.
Less than 7 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
No-Show: 100% of total rates.
Cancellation notice must be in written form and sent to us via email.

Children Policy

The FOC rate for children under 4 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. Only 1 (one) child under 4 years old traveling with two (2) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin.
Children from 4 - 7 will pay an extra 50% of adult rate.
Children from 8 - 11 will pay an extra 75% of adult rate.
Children aged 12 and above must pay full fare as an adult.

Notes for guests

Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but
The price does not include the single supplement and holiday surcharge.

For a markup-free rate, book the Erina directly with Beka Travel, and we can arrange your Hanoi transfer.

What to bring?

Swimwear for kayaking and swimming
Waterproof bag for smartphone
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
Flip flops & sneakers
Passport (or a copy) / ID card / Citizen ID / Birth certificate (for people without ID card)

FAQS

Erina has some of the largest rooms on the bay — 27 deluxe cabins running from 36m2 to 70m2, each with a private balcony and bathtub, satellite TV and minibar. As a 2023 ship it feels fresh and modern. Our Halong Bay travel guide explains how cabin tiers are priced.

The Erina has an outdoor jacuzzi pool on the third deck, a poolside sky bar, a spa and gym, plus a large sundeck and a restaurant serving Vietnamese and international dishes. If you would prefer a smaller, quieter boat, compare cruises in the calm Lan Ha Bay run by Beka Travel.