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A top-down aerial view of a large cruise vessel with a sun deck, lounge chairs, tables and a small pool at the bow, moving through dark blue open water with a white wake behind it.
A top-down aerial view of a large cruise vessel with a sun deck, lounge chairs, tables and a small pool at the bow, moving through dark blue open water with a white wake behind it.
Three twin beds with white linens and blue-grey bolster cushions sit against a dark grey paneled wall with a round bird-and-landscape painting, flanked by bedside tables with blue-shaded lamps, a phone, and a small branded remote holder.
Three twin beds with white linens and blue-grey bolster cushions sit against a dark grey paneled wall with a round bird-and-landscape painting, flanked by bedside tables with blue-shaded lamps, a phone, and a small branded remote holder.
A cruise ship sun deck with an oval plunge pool, loungers and railings, with a branded sign on the upper cabin front and a cable car, bridge and city skyline across the water.
A cruise ship sun deck with an oval plunge pool, loungers and railings, with a branded sign on the upper cabin front and a cable car, bridge and city skyline across the water.
A carved watermelon reading 'Welcome to Aime'e' sits on a white-clothed deck table with sliced watermelon, orange segments, orchids and cutlery, in front of calm water and limestone karst islands at dusk.
A carved watermelon reading 'Welcome to Aime'e' sits on a white-clothed deck table with sliced watermelon, orange segments, orchids and cutlery, in front of calm water and limestone karst islands at dusk.
An elevated viewpoint over a bay of green water with many tour boats anchored among limestone karst islands under an overcast sky, with foliage in the foreground.
An elevated viewpoint over a bay of green water with many tour boats anchored among limestone karst islands under an overcast sky, with foliage in the foreground.
A dark wooden cabin counter holds a plate of oranges, a pink orchid in a pot, blue ceramic cups on a tray, a black kettle, water bottles, and a 'With Compliments' card and no-smoking sign, with Aimee Cruises branding on the card and trays.
A dark wooden cabin counter holds a plate of oranges, a pink orchid in a pot, blue ceramic cups on a tray, a black kettle, water bottles, and a 'With Compliments' card and no-smoking sign, with Aimee Cruises branding on the card and trays.
A private cabin balcony with a dark wooden table, two chairs, a potted plant and a decorative lattice screen, overlooking green water, limestone karst islands and a cargo ship.
A private cabin balcony with a dark wooden table, two chairs, a potted plant and a decorative lattice screen, overlooking green water, limestone karst islands and a cargo ship.
A carved pale-green eagle sculpture with orange talons stands on a glass-topped stand on a white-draped table, on a wooden deck with railings, with limestone islands and a glowing lantern at dusk behind it.
A carved pale-green eagle sculpture with orange talons stands on a glass-topped stand on a white-draped table, on a wooden deck with railings, with limestone islands and a glowing lantern at dusk behind it.
A long interior corridor with green patterned tile floor, dark wood doors and navy paneled walls, next to a granite-clad elevator marked with the number 2.
A long interior corridor with green patterned tile floor, dark wood doors and navy paneled walls, next to a granite-clad elevator marked with the number 2.
From a railed upper deck at dusk with red lifebuoys, a potted plant and a table with drinks, a woman stands photographing two large white cruise ships on calm water among limestone karst islands, while a seated person is seen from behind in the foreground.
From a railed upper deck at dusk with red lifebuoys, a potted plant and a table with drinks, a woman stands photographing two large white cruise ships on calm water among limestone karst islands, while a seated person is seen from behind in the foreground.
Green water between tall limestone cliffs with small rowing boats carrying passengers in blue vests and several kayakers, with a cave opening at the base of the left cliff.
Green water between tall limestone cliffs with small rowing boats carrying passengers in blue vests and several kayakers, with a cave opening at the base of the left cliff.
A cabin double bed with white linen and blue velvet-banded pillows, decorated with two towel swans forming a heart and a heart of red rose petals, in front of a navy paneled wall with a round vintage picture.
A cabin double bed with white linen and blue velvet-banded pillows, decorated with two towel swans forming a heart and a heart of red rose petals, in front of a navy paneled wall with a round vintage picture.
Upward view from the deck of a white boat with a large yellow 'AIME'E' sign among planters, red life rings on the upper railing, and two people in the background walking toward the entrance.
Upward view from the deck of a white boat with a large yellow 'AIME'E' sign among planters, red life rings on the upper railing, and two people in the background walking toward the entrance.
An elevated viewpoint over a blue bay dotted with many white tour boats among green limestone karst islands, framed by foliage in the foreground under a clear blue sky.
An elevated viewpoint over a blue bay dotted with many white tour boats among green limestone karst islands, framed by foliage in the foreground under a clear blue sky.Guest photo via Tripadvisor
HL-27 · Ha Long Bay

Aime'e Cruise

2 days · 1 night · 3 days · 2 nights · 29 cabins · launched 2025 · Cross-checked 10 Oct 2026 ↓

from$165per person, two sharingcabin for two from $330, read 6 Aug 2026
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Cabin 32 m² · well above bay median of 21Newer hull than 26 of 29

Aime’e is the 2025 boat from Bai Tho Junks, a Ha Long operator that says it has been running junks since 1991. The pitch is room size: 29 suites on four decks, the smallest of them 30 to 32 m², each with a bathtub that looks out on the bay. A lift runs between the first three decks. On a reseller’s August 2026 list it started at $165 per person, two sharing, for one night. The operator boards guests by tender at Ha Long International Cruise Port, on the Bai Chay side of the city, for a night in the main channel of Ha Long Bay.

What do you get on Aime’e that an older boat lacks?

Mostly space and a younger fit-out. The operator lists a spa, a gym, private karaoke rooms, a reading lounge, a sky bar on the top deck and an open-air jacuzzi pool on the third deck, the restaurant’s deck. Its deck plan marks an elevator on the first, second and third decks. The lift stops short of the sun deck, where the sky bar, gym and karaoke are.

Set your expectations on the pool. One guest who sailed in March 2026 found it nearer a jacuzzi in size, next to the spot where the evening cooking class is held. Another, on the three-day trip, liked that it was heated.

Bai Tho calls Aime’e the newest member of its own fleet, which also includes the older Victory Star and Victory in Ha Long and Treasure Junk in Bai Tu Long. All three have published rates. Across the wider market Aime’e is not the newest. Of the 79 boats we list or are adding as of 10 October 2026, four give 2026 as their launch year, one of them disputed, and five, Aime’e included, give 2025. The boat-age guide explains why a launch year is worth checking before you pay for it.

Which Aime’e suite should you book?

For most couples, the Eden Balcony Suite. It is the same 30 to 32 m² as the Grace Ocean Suite and adds a private balcony one deck higher, for $20 more a night on the reseller list below. Grace sits on the first deck behind floor-to-ceiling glass, with a seating corner by the window behind an archway, and it is the class that offers connecting rooms for families. Eden offers an extra bed instead.

The top two classes are a different purchase. There are two Essence Terrace Suites of about 65 m² at the stern of the second deck, each with a terrace, sunbeds and its own outdoor jacuzzi. The single Aime’e Suite sits in the bow at about 60 m² and has two balconies but no jacuzzi. The operator says guests in these three rooms get drinks with meals, a foot massage and the Hanoi transfer both ways.

Suite Size Where Outdoor space How many
Grace Ocean 30–32 m² First deck None 14 (one reseller)
Eden Balcony 30–32 m² Second deck Balcony 12 (two resellers)
Essence Terrace about 65 m² Second deck, stern Terrace, jacuzzi 2
Aime’e Suite about 60 m² Bow Two balconies 1

Resellers put 14 rooms in Grace and 12 in Eden, which adds up to the operator’s 29. Balcony rooms are the smaller share, so ask early for busy dates. Our cabin guide covers what the extra floor area buys on other boats.

How much does Aime’e cost?

From $165 per person, two sharing, for the two-day trip. That is half the $330 that halongbaytours.com listed for a Grace Ocean Suite on 6 August 2026, on a page headed as a summer promotion. The operator publishes no cabin rates, so treat these as reseller prices and get a quote before you plan around them.

Suite Two-day, per cabin Three-day, whole trip per cabin
Grace Ocean $330 $620
Eden Balcony $350 $670
Essence Terrace $700 $1,370
Aime’e Suite $740 $1,460

Both columns are halongbaytours.com, read 6 August 2026. A second reseller, Origin Vietnam, listed $348 to $809 for the four classes the same day. On the three-day trip a Grace cabin costs $290 more than one night, so the second night is not much cheaper than the first. We do not know whether these prices include the VAT the operator lists as extra. Ask, and ask whether the Christmas, New Year and Lunar New Year surcharge applies to your dates. The cost guide compares other boats.

Are drinks, wifi and the Hanoi transfer included on Aime’e?

No. The operator’s own exclusions list VAT, the Hanoi transfer (arranged on request), beverages, spa treatments and karaoke. The operator’s spa article prices a 30-minute treatment at $30 and 45 minutes at $40. In the cabin you get one bottle of water, tea or coffee per person per night. A guest writing in July 2026 who gave one star was annoyed to find no ordinary water served at dinner and felt charged for every small extra. The same guest found the wifi poor and reported cockroaches in the room, but did not blame the staff.

The wifi complaint matches what the operator itself says: a connection in the restaurant and bar only, weak at times because the boat is far from land. If you need to work, plan on mobile data. If you want to drink freely, ask for the drinks list in writing before you book, or price up a top-class suite where meal drinks and the transfer are part of the deal. Our guide to what is not included lists the usual extras on a Ha Long bill.

What does the two-day trip look like, hour by hour?

It is a classic main-channel night, timed by the operator. If you book the operator’s van, it collects you from an Old Quarter hotel between 8:00 and 8:30 and reaches the port around 11:30; you are on the tender at 12:15. Lunch is served as the boat sails out. At 14:45 you go into Luon Cave on a rowed bamboo boat or by kayak, and at 16:00 Titop Island gives you a beach and a climb to the viewpoint. The sundeck session with drinks and a cooking demonstration runs from 17:00, dinner is at 19:15, and squid fishing starts at 21:00.

Day two begins with tai chi at 6:15. After a light breakfast you visit Sung Sot at 7:20, then pack, because cabins are cleared at 9:15. Brunch follows, you land around 10:45 to 11:00, and the van gets back to Hanoi at about 14:30.

Guests describe the food in some detail. Lunch was a buffet for some and a set menu for others, and dinner on the first night ran to five or six plated courses. A family travelling with two toddlers mentioned a children’s menu at dinner. Bring passports. The operator says the port authority can refuse boarding without one.

Is the three-day trip on Aime’e worth it?

For people who want to get away from the busiest stretch of water, yes. The first and last days are identical to the two-day trip. The middle day moves you to Lan Ha Bay on a smaller boat, which collects you from 8:00. You kayak near Trinh Nu Cave, eat lunch on board, swim at Ba Trai Dao in Lan Ha and stop at a pearl farm before you are back on Aime’e at 15:00. A guest on that trip in early 2026 liked that the small boat took them away from the most crowded spots. Our two days or three guide sets out the trade.

Who is Aime’e for?

It suits couples who want a big room and a bath with a view, families of three who can share a triple, and anyone who needs a lift between cabin and restaurant. It is a poor pick for a group that wants the operator’s own price up front or drinks thrown in, because both need a conversation with Bai Tho first. Travellers after a quiet anchorage on the two-day trip should also look elsewhere: every stop on it is in the main Ha Long channel, the operator does not say where the boat anchors, and only the three-day trip’s middle day goes to Lan Ha. The quietest bay compares the alternatives, and the luxury shortlist has the other boats in this class.

What we could not confirm

The 2025 launch year and the 29 suites are the solid figures: the operator and several resellers agree on both. The rest is thinner. Bai Tho’s parent site calls the boat nearly 80 metres long and one reseller lists a steel hull; neither appears on the Aime’e site. The same parent site puts the suites at 30 to 120 m², against 65 m² for the largest on the Aime’e site. Capacity is 76 or 89 depending on which Bai Tho site you read; either way some rooms sail as triples. One reseller starts the route at Tuan Chau, while the operator and another reseller name Ha Long International Cruise Port. All prices on this page come from resellers, and we did not sail on Aime’e. The new boats list carries the other recent launches.

Why people book Aime'e

Book it if

  • You want a boat launched in 2025, with a lift between three of its four decks and suites from 30 m²
  • A balcony is worth $20 a night to you; that was the gap between the two entry suites on a reseller's August 2026 list
  • You are three in one room; the two entry classes come as double, twin or triple

The decisions either side of it

Ambassador Day Cruisethe step up+$3
Hull 2018 against 2025
46 cabins against 29
Sea Stars Cruisethe step up+$3
Hull 2023 against 2025
39 cabins against 29

Chosen by price proximity within the same bay, computed from our dataset — not by commission. We add no booking fee to any of them.

Choose your cabin

Grace Ocean Suite14 of 29 cabins

31 m², ocean view, on the first deck.

31 m²Ocean viewNo balconyFirst deck
In the room
Air ConditioningMini BarTelephoneBottled WaterIn Room SafeHair DryerBathtubBathrobes
$3302D1N · per cabin · 2 guests
highest published rate3D2N $620 · per cabin, whole trip1 sourceEnquire
Eden Balcony Suite12 of 29 cabins

31 m², private balcony, on the second deck.

31 m²Balcony ✓Second deck
In the room
Air ConditioningMini BarTelephoneBottled WaterIn Room SafeHair DryerBathtubBathrobesBalcony
$3502D1N · per cabin · 2 guests
highest published rate3D2N $670 · per cabin, whole trip1 sourceEnquire
Essence Terrace Suite2 of 29 cabins

65 m², private balcony, on the second deck, stern.

65 m²Balcony ✓Second deck, stern
In the room
Air ConditioningMini BarTelephoneBottled WaterIn Room SafeHair DryerJacuzziBathtubBathrobesBalcony
$7002D1N · per cabin · 2 guests
highest published rate3D2N $1370 · per cabin, whole trip1 sourceEnquire
Aime'e Suite1 of 29 cabins

60 m², private balcony, on the bow.

60 m²Balcony ✓Bow
$7402D1N · per cabin · 2 guests
highest published rate3D2N $1460 · per cabin, whole trip1 sourceEnquire
Rates are the highest published fare per cabin we found (rack rate, double occupancy unless marked) — treat them as the ceiling, not the floor. Seen on one listing only; the operator publishes no rate card we can cite.

What's in the fare — and what isn't

In the fare

  • English-speaking guide2 sources“English-speaking Tour Guide”
  • Kayaking2 sources“Bamboo boat or kayak in Luon cave”
  • Welcome drink2 sources“Welcome Drink”
  • Bottled water in cabin1 source“02 complimentary bottles of water in the cabin.”
  • Cabin with A/C1 source“The cabins with A/C and en-suite bathroom”
  • Cooking class1 source“Cooking class”
  • En-suite bathroom1 source“Spacious air-con Cabins and en-suite Bathrooms”
  • Entrance & sightseeing fees1 source“Entrance and sightseeing fees”
  • Tai chi1 source“Morning Tai Chi lesson”

Not in the fare

  • Airfare2 sources“Air Fare if any”
  • Drinks & beverages2 sources“Beverages”
  • Spa & massage2 sources“Spa and Massage”
  • Tips & gratuities2 sources“Tips are welcomed!”
  • Hanoi transfer1 source“Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi”
  • Peak-season surcharge1 source“Surcharges will be applied during the Christmas and New Year’s Eve periods and over the Vietnamese Tet Lunar New Year”
  • Vietnam visa1 source“Visa Arrangements”

Described differently across sources — read both

These items appear on both lists. Sometimes that is a real disagreement; sometimes the two sources are describing different things. We show what each actually said rather than pick one.

Meals on board
Listed as included · 2 sources

“Tea/coffee for breakfast”

Listed as extra · 1 source

“Meals not mentioned in the program”

Travel insurance
Listed as included · 1 source

“Insurance and service charges”

Listed as extra · 1 source

“Travel Insurance”

Assembled from the 3 sources we read for this boat, grouped by what each line is about and counted by how many sources list it. Quotes are the sources' own wording. Nothing here replaces the confirmation you get in writing when you book.

Good to know

Who should look at something else
  • You want the price from the operator itself; it publishes no cabin rates, so the figures here come from two resellers
  • You expect drinks with dinner or wifi in your cabin; the operator lists drinks as extra and wifi in the restaurant and bar only
  • You want a quiet corner of the bay on a two-day trip; every stop the operator publishes for it is in the main Ha Long channel
What to ask before you pay
8
8 questions, each one tied to something this boat does not publish. Almost none of the cruise pages we surveyed tells you what to ask. Take this list to whoever quotes you.

The moneyWhere the spread hides

How much is the Hanoi transfer, and is it shared or private?
Our sources agree it is not in the fare, but none of them publishes the price. Ask for both options — the gap between a seat on a shared van and a private car is usually the biggest single add-on.
What is the single-occupancy supplement?
Not published by any source we read. Common on this coast and often +50% or more.
Child and infant rates?
Not published for this boat by any source we read — the child tables we found are the sellers’ own, identical across every boat they list. Ask for the age bands, not just the discount.

The logisticsThe mistakes that cost a morning

Confirm it is Ha Long International Cruise Port.
The piers serving these bays are roughly twenty minutes apart and drivers do occasionally go to the wrong one.
Which stops does the 3 days · 2 nights add?
The route list we publish is the union across itineraries; no source says which legs the longer trip reaches. This is usually the reason to take it.

If it goes wrongNobody publishes this — get it in writing

What happens if the port closes for weather?
The provincial authority closes the port and every boat stays in. No source publishes this operator’s policy. Ask whether it is a refund or a date change, in writing.
Which cancellation ladder applies to your booking, and what deposit?
We found 7 different ladders across our sources for boats on this coast — free cancellation ends anywhere from 15 to 30 days out. It depends on who you book through, not on this boat. Get yours in writing before the deposit.
Is a cave closure refunded or substituted?
Caves close at short notice here. Substitution is normal; a refund is not. Worth knowing which you are agreeing to.
We do not host guest reviews yet, and we will not reprint a score we cannot audit. This list is what we would want in their place — take it to whoever quotes you, us included.
Boarding times and the cancellation ladder

The boat's own timings

Check in on board
12:00pm
Cabin checkout
11:00am
Back in Hanoi
2:30

Published by one listing and not corroborated elsewhere1 source. Road transfers vary with traffic — treat the last leg as approximate and do not book a flight out of Hanoi tight against it.

Cancellation — not a property of this boat

We checked every cancellation ladder in our sources. They differ by who you book through, not by which boat you sail: the same boat carries different terms on different listings. So we will not print one and call it Aime'e Cruise's policy.

Across the 7 distinct ladders we found, free cancellation ends somewhere between 15 and 30 days before check-in. After that the fee climbs to 100%.

See the 7 ladders we found
  • More than 30 days ahead 0%30-11 days ahead 15%10-7 days ahead 30%Under 7 days 100%
  • More than 30 days ahead 0%29-15 days ahead 25%14-7 days ahead 50%6-3 days ahead 75%
  • More than 15 days ahead 0%15-10 days ahead 50%9-3 days ahead 75%
  • More than 15 days ahead 0%14-10 days ahead 50%9-4 days ahead 70%
  • More than 30 days ahead 0%30-7 days ahead 20%6-3 days ahead 50%Under 3 days 100%
  • More than 21 days ahead 0%7-20 days ahead 30%3-7 days ahead 50%
  • More than 30 days ahead 0%30-7 days ahead 10%6-3 days ahead 50%Under 3 days 100%

Get the ladder in writing from whoever quotes you, before you pay a deposit.

Where it goes — 4 published stops
  1. Ha Long International Cruise Port
  2. Luon Cave
  3. Titop Island
  4. Sung Sot Cave

Stops as published across the sources we track. Operators reorder them with the tide and the weather, and the provincial authority can close a cave at short notice.

Why do sources name different piers for Aime'e Cruise?

aimeecruises.com (halong-international-cruise-port-where-every-aimee-journey-begins) and halongbaytours.com ("Departure Port: Halong International Cruise Port") name Ha Long International Cruise Port; originvietnam.com's route starts at "Tuan Chau Port" (all read 2026-08-06 / 2026-10-10). We show the most widely reported answer and recommend confirming it with the operator before you pay.

How many guests does Aime'e Cruise take?

Two figures from the same company. aimeecruises.com/our-cruises shows "Guest Capacity" 89 (a counter that reads 0 until its script runs); its parent brand site baithojunks.com says "The yacht can accommodate up to 76 guests for one or two-night itineraries" (read 2026-08-10). Neither page says which is the licensed maximum and which the sellable number; the resellers state no capacity. We show the most widely reported figure and recommend confirming it with the operator before you pay.

Which pier does Aime'e Cruise leave from?

Ha Long International Cruise Port. The piers serving these bays are roughly twenty minutes apart and drivers do occasionally go to the wrong one, so name it when you arrange your own transfer.

Specifications · cross-checked 10 Oct 2026

Sheet HL-27
Corroborated · 2 figuresTwo or more of the sources we read publish it
Cabins ⓘ
29
Launched ⓘ
2025
Single source · 9 figuresOnly one of the sources says so — confirm before you rely on it
Hull ⓘ
Steel
Bay ⓘ
Ha Long Bay
Decks ⓘ
4
Length overall ⓘ
80
Jacuzzi ⓘ
Yes
Spa ⓘ
Yes
Gym ⓘ
Yes
Kayaking ⓘ
Yes
Balcony on cabins ⓘ
Yes
More than one figure published · 2We show every value we found rather than pick one — hover the ⓘ
Departs from ⓘ
Ha Long International Cruise Portvaries
Guests at capacity ⓘ
89varies

Read for this boat: operator, source-1, source-2 — one dot per source, filled when that many publish the figure. 9 figures rest on a single source — confirm before relying on them. 2 figures have more than one published value — hover the ⓘ. How we verify

Where this price sits in the bay

From$165
half the cheapest cabin for two, read 6 Aug 2026
$100$150$200$250$300this boat
This boat · #11 of 22 priced on Ha Long BayThe other 21 priced boats · median $167

We add no booking fee. The figure we show is half the cheapest cabin for two on the rate table we read, dated the day we read it.

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