Private tailor-made journeys of a life time
Halong Bay
Launched in 2019
27 Cabin
from $170
US $120
Room with balcony
2
Ocean view
Double/twin
25 m²
Room with balcony
2
Ocean view
Double/twin
25 m²
2
Ocean view
Double/twin
22 m²
La Pandora Cruise is one of the newest cruise in Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay. Launched in 2019, La Pandora Cruise has a unique design, mixed with modern and traditional Vietnamese style. This luxury Lan Ha Bay cruise is a harmonious combination of iron structure exterior and wooden decoration interior. During your cruise trip in Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay, you will experience the utmost comfort, the luxury and the cozy atmosphere.
All 24 cabins on La Pandora Cruise are fully equipped with modern amenities and spacious balcony providing guests a private time to relax. There are various types of cabins onboard that suit every guest’s requirement from couple, solo traveler to big family trip making La Pandora the best cruise in Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay. Besides, the sky bar, elegant dining area, big sundeck and enthusiastic crew members taking care of every detail will make your trip in Halong Bay an unforgettable and unique experience.
Join us on La Pandora Cruise – a special gift of heritage for a memorable adventure in Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay!
08.30: Our shuttle bus and tour guide pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
12.00: We arrive at Got Harbor and then take a tender boat to get to La Pandora Cruise. Enjoy your welcome drink while listening to the small briefing of the caption about the safety instruction and itinerary.
Check in your cabin and La Pandora Cruise sets sail, begin your 2 day 1 night trip in Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay. We will pass by Da Chong Islet, an ancient lighthouse built by the French, Con Vit Islet and the magical seascape of Lan Ha Bay.
13.00: Head to restaurant to enjoy the delicious lunch with Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood.
15.30: La Pandora Cruise takes you deeper into Lan Ha Bay area. Admire the enormous limestone karst mountains through the window. We go to an isolated part of Halong Bay – Ong Cam area. This is a quiet area, also known as a paradise for tourists seeking for a peaceful atmosphere. Freely practice kayaking or go swimming in the emerald water of the bay.
17.30: Rejoin your luxury Lan Ha Bay cruise for a sunset party on the sundeck with wine and fresh fruits.
19.00: Savor the deluxe dinner in the restaurant. Local food and fresh seafood are served by wonderful staffs onboard.
21.00: After dinner, enjoy your free time onboard. You may retire to your cabin or join squid fishing, have a cocktail at the bar or play board games.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
06.00: Rise early for an amazing sunrise of the bay. Practice Tai Chi session in the miracle scenery of Lan Ha Bay.
07.00: Enjoy a light breakfast served with coffee and tea.
07.45: Explore Dark and Bight Cave on the bamboo boat rowed by locals. This is a mysterious and beautiful cave in the World Heritage Site.
09.15: Come back to La Pandora Cruise, get some rest before checking out of your cabin.
09.45: Join a cooking class on the cruise. Our chef will show you how to make some traditional Vietnamese dishes such as deep fried spring rolls, fresh spring rolls, etc.
10.15: Enjoy a delightful brunch onboard.
12.00: Arrived at Got Harbor, disembark La Pandora Cruise and take our shuttle bus to go back to Hanoi.
15.00: We arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. This is also the end of your 1 night trip in Lan Ha Bay with La Pandora Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
08.30: Get picked up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter by our shuttle bus.
12.00: Once arrived at Got Ferry, transfer to La Pandora Cruise by a tender boat. Enjoy your welcome drink while the captain gives a briefing about itinerary and safety instructions.
Then, proceed to your cabin to check in while the Lan Ha Bay luxury cruise sets sail. We pass by Da Chong Islet, Con Vit Islet and ancient French lighthouse.
13.00: Enjoy a tasty lunch of Vietnamese cuisine with fresh seafood while admiring the magical seascape of Lan Ha Bay through the window.
15.30: The cruise takes us deeper in Lan Ha Bay area with breathtaking limestone mountains surrounding. Our next stop on this 3 days 2 nights cruise in Lan Ha Bay is Ong Cam area – an isolated part of Lan Ha Bay. This is truly a paradise for tourists with quiet atmosphere. Tourists can enjoy kayaking or swimming in the crystal clear water of Lan Ha Bay.
17.30: Back onboard La Pandora Cruise to join a sunset party on the sundeck. Admire the beautiful sunset of Lan Ha Bay with wine and fresh fruits.
19.00: Enjoy a delightful dinner in the restaurant with local food served by professional crew members.
21.30: You may retire to your cabin for relaxing or join other guests to try squid fishing, play board games, watch movies, etc.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
06.00: Enjoy the wonderful sunrise of Lan Ha Bay and practice Tai Chi on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind.
07.00: A light breakfast with coffee and tea is served in the dining room.
08.30: We continue the 3 days trip in Lan Ha Bay with visiting Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island. Stepping off the day boat, you will take the bicycle to explore the village path, go through the rain forests and the tunnels on the island. A stunning rice field will appear on the way. After a while, we stop for some rest. Then, the tour guide will take us to visit some local houses that were made from bamboo or mud. It’s a good chance to talk to local people and learn about their life on the island.
11.30: Get back to the day boat and enjoy a delicious lunch.
13.30: Enjoy your free time for kayaking or swimming nearby the boat. Then, we will visit Van Boi area – located in the heart of Lan Ha Bay.
16.30: Back to La Pandora Cruise and relax after the excursions. Join the sunset party on the sundeck and admire the amazing scenery of Lan Ha Bay.
19.00: Savor dinner with local food in the restaurant.
21.30: Enjoy your leisure time onboard to try squid fishing, have a drink, play games or simply relax at your cabin.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06.00: Early risers will have a chance to admire the marvelous sunrise of Lan Ha Bay or practice Tai Chi on the sundeck.
07.00: Head to the restaurant to enjoy a light breakfast with tea and coffee.
07.45: Continue your 2 nights Lan Ha Bay cruise by visiting Dark and Bright Cave. We will explore the wild caves by a bamboo boat rowed by locals.
09.15: Return to La Pandora Cruise and relax before checking out.
10.00: Our chef will start a cooking demonstration to teach you how to make the delicious Vietnamese spring rolls.
10.30: A tasty lunch is served in the restaurant.
12.00: La Pandora Cruise takes you back to Got Harbor. Jump on your shuttle bus to come back to Hanoi.
15.00: Arrived at your hotel in Hanoi, say goodbye to La Pandora Cruise. End of your 3 day 2 night trip in Lan Ha Bay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
General Information
Bus pick-up time: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Check-in: 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Check-out: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Return Hanoi by bus: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Shuttle bus pick-up point: Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House
Shuttle bus drop-off point: Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House
Booking Policy
30 % of the total cost is required to secure the booking.
The remaining balance is to be paid 7 days prior to the departure date.
In some special cases, you will be required to pay the full cost or a number greater or smaller than the standard 50% to secure your booking.
In some special cases, the deadline for payment will be required sooner or later than the standard 15 days prior to booking.
Cancellation by Customer
More than 31 days prior to check-in (departure date): Free of charge
From 31 to 16 days prior to check-in (departure date): 10% of total rates
From 15 to 8 days prior to check-in (departure date): 20% of total rates
From 7 to 4 days prior to check-in (departure date): 50% of total rates
Less than 4 days prior to check-in (departure date): 100% of total rates.
No-Show: 100% of total rates
*** Cancellation notice from customer must be sent to us via email. Refund will be processed between 10 -15 working days.
Cancellation by Halong Bay Management Board due to bad weather
If the cancellation is made by the Halong Bay Management Board, following policies will be applied depending on the time of cancellation.
When a cancellation is made before departure date- check-in date (if no services have been used): 100% refund.
When a cancellation is made during the trip (some services have been used such as transfer, food, some amenities, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
When a cancellation is made before or during the departure date and the trip must be shortened from 2 nights to 1 night, 2 days 1 night trip, plus other used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
The final cost will be confirmed by your consultant via email. In all cases, please contact us directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you!
Note: In case of a cancellation decision made by the Management Board of Halong Bay, an alternative travel arrangement will be made on request, or you will be refunded in accordance. In all cases, please contact our travel consultant via email or phone for support. We are always willing to provide you with any assistance you may need on or off board.
Important Notes
PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
In case of adverse weather conditions in Halong Bay, the cancellation will ONLY be made by the Halong Bay Management Board. Usually the announcement will be declared very close to or on the departure date and our refund policy will come into effect.
Yes, there is guide on La Pandora Cruise. Our guide and bus driver of Lan Pandora cruise Halong Bay will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. If you dont't stay in Hanoi Old Quarter you may go to one of the hotel in our list that day or you can go to Hanoi Opera House at 08.30 AM and guide and driver will pick you up from there. If you have contact number and you can send to our travel consultant for better pick-up. Our guide may contact you before he comes to your place so it is easy and guide can support you any time on bus and on La Pandora Cruise
If you stay in Hanoi Old Quarter then there is no matter for pick-up. La Pandora Cruise bus and guide will pick you up from around 8.00 to 8.30 AM from your hote. In case, you do not stay in Hanoi Old Quarter then you can get a taxi to Hanoi Opera House and La Pandora Cruise bus will pick you up at 08.30 AM. Please contact your travel consultant for knowing the pick-up time from your hotels. Normally, you will know more accurate time in the late afternoon of the previous day of your travel date. The transfer from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Harbour will take about 3 hours.
La Pandora Cruise bus will drop you off at Hanoi Old Quarter about 15.00 at the end of your trip. So if you have flight after Halong Bay please consider your flight time to make sure that you do not miss your flight. Hope you have a good time on La Pandora Halong Bay Cruise - a reasonable price deluxe cruise in Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
La Pandora Cruise have Lan Ha Bay route but it starts from Tuan Chau Harbour in Halong City. It will go through Halong Bay before going to Lan Ha Bay becuase now there is no harbour at Hai Phong where Lan Ha Bay belongs to. However, Halong Bay or Lan Ha Bay share the same scenery so you will see no difference between Halong Bay or Lan Ha Bay. La Pandora Halong Bay is a good cruise in Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay with good review on Tripadvisor. Hope you have a good time in Halong Bay cruise with this deluxe cruise.
La Pandora Cruise or other cruises in Halong Bay bus/limousine do not pick up from Hanoi Aiport or Hai Phong Airport ( Cat Bi Airport). That is a shuttle bus so we only pick up and drop off from Hanoi Old Quarter. If you fly to Hanoi and want to go directly to Halong Bay to get on La Pandora Cruise then you should book a private car/van or you can go to Hanoi center for using the cruise bus. However, please note the time for starting from Hanoi at around 8.00- 8.30 or from Tuan Chau Harbour in Halong City at around 11.30 AM so you need to be ready before 11.30 AM.
Yes, cruise has wifi on cruise. However, please note that the signal on cruise is not very strong like the main land as there are thousands of island in Halong Bay and that is on the bay or the sea so the signal for wifi is not so good. If you work with email that will be fine but if you hope for good wifi for entertainment then it may be not.
There is compliment bottled waters in cabin but other bottled waters, soft drinks, alchohol are not included on cruise. You can order from bar and pay on cruise.
yes, kayaking included on cruise. If you do not wish to do kayaking then you can enjoy the trip in Halong Bay with sampan boat which is rowed by local man in Halong Bay. For kayaking in Halong it is easy and even you do not have experience and you can do it with support of guide and cruise staffs on La Pandora cruise. our cruise with a lot of good reviews on Tripadvisor and other forum and we hope you will enjoy the trip in Halong Bay and Vietnam. Thank you so much.
After a cruise tour with La Pandora Halong Bay you can go to Ninh Binh by bus or limousine which you can book in advance before you arrive Tuan Chau Harbour. There are limousine service company which you can book for it and from Ninh Binh if you wish to go to Halong Bay for catching a cruise and it is available. Please contact us for more detail.
You can click to the book button and you will see the price including the bus. It depends on the different period then the price may include bus or not so just click to the Book button and follow the steps to see the price. You may contact with our travel consultant of Vietnam Escape Tours to know more about the flash deal of the cruise. You may have a good promotion for La Pandora Cruise in the last minutes or some speical promotions. This cruise is a reasonable price cruise in Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay and it is one of the best option for your group when you travel with friends or family, bussiness. Hope you have a good time in Halong Bay and Vietnam.
LiLy Cruises was first launched in 2014 and was one of the most modern iron four-star cruises on Halong Bay. Being upgraded in 2022, LiLy Cruises was put into operation in 2023. With experie...
Crown Legend Cruise is one of the ...
Dora Cruise is a luxury cruise in Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Dora cruise has 22...
