HL-12 · Ha Long Bay
Oriental Sails
Cabins 18
Launched 2009
From$110per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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Twenty cabins or fewer. The tender to the cave goes in one trip, the brunch queue does not exist, and you will know the crew by the second morning.
Cabin count changes your day more than the star rating does. A boat with fifty cabins sends its guests to the cave in three tender waves, and somebody has to be in the third. A boat with twenty sends everyone at once.
The same arithmetic applies at every meal, at the kayak launch and at disembarkation. None of it appears in a brochure, and all of it is the difference between a relaxed morning and a queue.
What you give up is deck space and facilities. Pools are rare below twenty cabins and the ones that exist are usually too small to swim in. Entertainment is whatever the crew improvises. If you want a sun deck you can lose yourself on, a larger boat serves you better.
Side by side
| Vessel | Bay | Cabins | Launched | Departs | From / person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental SailsHL-12 | Ha Long | 18 | 2009 | Ha Long International Cruise Port | $110 |
| Syrena CruiseHL-24 | Ha Long | 17 | 2010 | Tuan Chau Marina | $110 |
| Hera Classic Boutique CruiseHL-30 | Ha Long | 19 | 2017 | Tuan Chau Marina | $115 |
| Bhaya Classic CruiseHL-33 | Ha Long | 20 | Tuan Chau Marina | $120 | |
| Hera Grand CruiseHL-10 | Ha Long | 13 | Tuan Chau Marina | $120 | |
| Treasure JunkBT-10 | Bai Tu Long | 14 | 2017 | Ha Long International Cruise Port | $123 |
| Venezia CruiseLH-38 | Lan Ha | 10 | Beo Harbour, Cat Ba | $125 | |
| Amanda Legend CruiseHL-14 | Ha Long | 5 | Tuan Chau Marina | $128 | |
| La Regina Royal CruiseHL-05 | Ha Long | 20 | 2018 | Tuan Chau Marina | $128 |
| Renea CruiseBT-03 | Bai Tu Long | Ha Long International Cruise Port | $130 | ||
| Signature CruiseBT-05 | Bai Tu Long | 12 | 2013 | Ha Long International Cruise Port | $130 |
| Genesis Regal CruiseLH-43 | Lan Ha | 20 | 2019 | Tuan Chau Marina | $135 |
| Swan CruiseBT-01 | Bai Tu Long | 18 | Ha Long International Cruise Port | $135 | |
| Calypso CruiseLH-22 | Lan Ha | 20 | 2018 | Tuan Chau Marina | $138 |
| Cozy Bay Grand CruiseHL-34 | Ha Long | 17 | 2025 | Tuan Chau Marina | $139 |
| Sena CruiseLH-17 | Lan Ha | 16 | 2019 | Tuan Chau Harbour | $143 |
| Verdure Lotus Classic CruiseLH-44 | Lan Ha | 16 | Tuan Chau Marina | $143 | |
| Peony CruiseLH-12 | Lan Ha | 20 | 2018 | Tuan Chau Marina | $145 |
| Dragon's Pearl JunkBT-15 | Bai Tu Long | 10 | 2010 | Ha Long International Cruise Port | $155 |
| Nostalgia CruiseLH-07 | Lan Ha | 10 | 2023 | Tuan Chau Marina | $155 |
| Hermes CruiseHL-07 | Ha Long | 18 | Tuan Chau Marina, Lot 20 | $160 | |
| Mon Cheri CruiseLH-03 | Lan Ha | 18 | 2018 | Tuan Chau Marina | $165 |
| Orchid Classic CruiseLH-30 | Lan Ha | 14 | 2016 | Tuan Chau Marina | $165 |
| Orchid Trendy CruiseLH-29 | Lan Ha | 20 | 2017 | Tuan Chau Marina | $165 |
| Heritage Cruise Binh ChuanLH-31 | Lan Ha | 20 | 2019 | Tuan Chau Marina | $180 |
| Emperor CruiseBT-13 | Bai Tu Long | 10 | 2017 | Tuan Chau Marina | $190 |
| Orchid Luxury CruiseLH-32 | Lan Ha | 14 | 2026 | Tuan Chau Marina | $240 |
| Prince CruiseBT-07 | Bai Tu Long | 4 | Ha Long International Cruise Port | $250 | |
| Bhaya Soul CruiseHL-06 | Ha Long | 20 | 2025 | Tuan Chau Marina | $265 |
| Orchid Premium CruiseLH-21 | Lan Ha | 5 | 2019 | Tuan Chau Marina | $290 |
| Heritage Line Ginger CruiseLH-26 | Lan Ha | 12 | 2018 | Tuan Chau Marina | $423 |
| Heritage Line VioletBT-12 | Bai Tu Long | 6 | 2009 | Tuan Chau Marina | $615 (3D2N) |
| Aurora CruiseLH-42 | Lan Ha | 18 | Tuan Chau Marina | ||
| Paloma CruiseBT-06 | Bai Tu Long | 20 | 2009 | Hon Gai | |
| Red Dragon JunkBT-14 | Bai Tu Long | 8 | 2025 | Ha Long International Cruise Port | |
| Secret Halong CruiseHL-36 | Ha Long | 2025 | Tuan Chau Marina |
From / person: per person, two sharing, taken as half the cheapest two-guest cabin.
HL-24 · Ha Long Bay
Syrena Cruise
Cabins 17
Launched 2010
From$110per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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HL-30 · Ha Long Bay
Hera Classic Boutique Cruise
Cabins 19
Launched 2017
From$115per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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HL-33 · Ha Long Bay
Bhaya Classic Cruise
Cabins 20
From$120per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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HL-10 · Ha Long Bay
Hera Grand Cruise
Cabins 13
From$120per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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BT-10 · Bai Tu Long Bay
Treasure Junk
Cabins 14
Launched 2017
From$123per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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LH-38 · Lan Ha Bay
Venezia Cruise
Cabins 10
From$125per person, two sharingread 10 Oct 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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HL-14 · Ha Long Bay
Amanda Legend Cruise
Cabins 5
From$128per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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HL-05 · Ha Long Bay
La Regina Royal Cruise
Cabins 20
Launched 2018
From$128per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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BT-03 · Bai Tu Long Bay
Renea Cruise
From$130per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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BT-05 · Bai Tu Long Bay
Signature Cruise
Cabins 12
Launched 2013
From$130per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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LH-43 · Lan Ha Bay
Genesis Regal Cruise
Cabins 20
Launched 2019
From$135per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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BT-01 · Bai Tu Long Bay
Swan Cruise
Cabins 18
From$135per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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LH-22 · Lan Ha Bay
Calypso Cruise
Cabins 20
Launched 2018
From$138per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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HL-34 · Ha Long Bay
Cozy Bay Grand Cruise
Cabins 17
Launched 2025
From$139per person, two sharingread 11 Oct 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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LH-17 · Lan Ha Bay
Sena Cruise
Cabins 16
Launched 2019
From$143per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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LH-44 · Lan Ha Bay
Verdure Lotus Classic Cruise
Cabins 16
From$143per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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LH-12 · Lan Ha Bay
Peony Cruise
Cabins 20
Launched 2018
From$145per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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BT-15 · Bai Tu Long Bay
Dragon's Pearl Junk
Cabins 10
Launched 2010
From$155per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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LH-07 · Lan Ha Bay
Nostalgia Cruise
Cabins 10
Launched 2023
From$155per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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HL-07 · Ha Long Bay
Hermes Cruise
Cabins 18
From$160per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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LH-03 · Lan Ha Bay
Mon Cheri Cruise
Cabins 18
Launched 2018
From$165per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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LH-30 · Lan Ha Bay
Orchid Classic Cruise
Cabins 14
Launched 2016
From$165per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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LH-29 · Lan Ha Bay
Orchid Trendy Cruise
Cabins 20
Launched 2017
From$165per person, two sharingread 8 Oct 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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LH-31 · Lan Ha Bay
Heritage Cruise Binh Chuan
Cabins 20
Launched 2019
From$180per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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BT-13 · Bai Tu Long Bay
Emperor Cruise
Cabins 10
Launched 2017
From$190per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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LH-32 · Lan Ha Bay
Orchid Luxury Cruise
Cabins 14
Launched 2026
From$240per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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BT-07 · Bai Tu Long Bay
Prince Cruise
Cabins 4
From$250per person, two sharingread 14 Oct 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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HL-06 · Ha Long Bay
Bhaya Soul Cruise
Cabins 20
Launched 2025
From$265per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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LH-21 · Lan Ha Bay
Orchid Premium Cruise
Cabins 5
Launched 2019
From$290per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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LH-26 · Lan Ha Bay
Heritage Line Ginger Cruise
Cabins 12
Launched 2018
From$423per person, two sharingread 14 Oct 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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BT-12 · Bai Tu Long Bay
Heritage Line Violet
Cabins 6
Launched 2009
3 days · 2 nights — from$615per person, two sharingread 6 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.
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