La Pandora Boutique Cruise
FROM USD $130.00
$117.00 /pax
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La Pandora Boutique Cruise – An Intimate 12-Cabin Budget Cruise in Lan Ha Bay
La Pandora Boutique Cruise is a 12-cabin budget-friendly cruise sailing Lan Ha Bay from Tuan Chau Marina, built in a modern oriental style that blends iron and wood across 4 decks (40m x 8.5m). Rated 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor, it is the smaller, more budget-friendly sister ship of the 24-cabin La Pandora Cruise — the two are easy to confuse when searching online, so always double-check which ship you are booking.
- One of the top budget Lan Ha Bay cruises, ideal for solo travelers, couples, and small groups who want a quieter, more personal experience
- Only 12 en-suite cabins on board, keeping the guest-to-crew ratio intimate compared to larger 20-45 cabin ships
- Modern oriental design combining iron and wood for a cozy, boutique atmosphere
- Sky Restaurant and Sky Bar on the top deck, offering a panoramic view of Lan Ha Bay while dining
- 200m² sundeck with lounge chairs for sunbathing and relaxing
- Best Price Guarantee when you book La Pandora Boutique Cruise directly with Halong Tour Expert
- Explore more of the region’s top Lan Ha Bay cruises to compare and find your perfect match
Facilities & Deck Plan
La Pandora Boutique Cruise spreads its facilities across 4 decks. The Restaurant on the second deck features large panoramic windows overlooking Lan Ha Bay, with the Main Bar at its heart serving aperitifs, spirits, cocktails, beer, and a selection of wines. On the top deck, the Sky Restaurant and Sky Bar offer a more relaxed, open-air setting to enjoy meals and drinks with a full panoramic view of the bay. The 200m² sundeck is fitted with soft lounge chairs, ideal for sunbathing between activities.
Cabins &
Comfort
All 12 cabins on La Pandora Boutique Cruise are en-suite with large windows rather than private balconies — a key difference from its 24-cabin sister ship, La Pandora Cruise, which does offer balcony categories. Each cabin is fitted with a full range of safety equipment, including smoke and fire alarms, a safety box, life jackets, a waterproof torch, and an emergency hammer.
Double/Twin Ocean View Suite
6 cabins, approximately 18m², located on the 1st or 2nd deck, with 1 double bed (1.8m x 2m) and 2 single beds (1m x 2m). Maximum occupancy: 2 adults plus 1 child under 5.
Ocean View Family Suite (Type 01)
2 cabins, approximately 25m², located on the 1st deck, with 1 double bed and 1 single bed, or 3 single beds. Maximum occupancy: 3 adults plus 1 child under 5.
Ocean View Family Suite (Type 02)
1 cabin, approximately 30m², located on the 2nd deck, with 2 double beds. Maximum occupancy: 4 adults plus 1 child under 5.
Ocean View Connecting Suite
1 cabin, approximately 36m², located on the 1st deck, with a flexible bed configuration (2 double beds, 4 single beds, or 1 double plus 2 single beds). Maximum occupancy: 4 adults plus 1 child under 5.
Itineraries & Activities
La Pandora Boutique Cruise offers two itinerary options departing from Tuan Chau Marina: 2 days/1 night and 3 days/2 nights, both sailing through Halong Bay into Lan Ha Bay.
2 Days / 1 Night
Guests are picked up in Hanoi and transferred to Tuan Chau Marina, then boarded by tender. After a welcome lunch while sailing past the Islets of Con Vit, the cruise reaches the Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay for kayaking and swimming. The evening includes a Vietnamese cooking demonstration (spring rolls) and a Sunset Party on the sundeck, followed by dinner and optional squid fishing. The next morning, guests visit the Dark and Bright Cave by local rowing boat before returning to Tuan Chau Marina.
3 Days / 2 Nights
The first day follows the same route as the 2D1N itinerary. On day 2, guests transfer to a day boat to visit Viet Hai Village by bicycle, then continue to the Van Boi area for kayaking and swimming at its white sandy beaches, before returning to the cruise for a second Sunset Party and dinner. The final morning again includes a visit to the Dark and Bright Cave before disembarking.
Dining & Culinary Experience
Meals on La Pandora Boutique Cruise are prepared in Vietnamese cuisine style and served in the second-deck Restaurant or the top-deck Sky Restaurant. The 2D1N package includes 2 lunches, 1 dinner, and 1 breakfast, while the 3D2N package includes 3 lunches, 2 dinners, and 2 breakfasts, plus complimentary morning tea and coffee throughout. A hands-on cooking demonstration teaching guests to make Vietnamese spring rolls is included in every itinerary. The onboard chef can also prepare vegetarian meals and accommodate other special dietary requests when informed in advance.
Transportation from Hanoi
A round-trip air-conditioned shuttle bus connects central Hanoi to Tuan Chau Marina, generally picking up guests from hotels in the Old Quarter/city center between 8:00 and 8:30 AM, with a short rest stop along the way — the transfer takes about 3 hours in total. Guests staying outside central Hanoi can arrange to meet the shuttle at a central pickup point such as Hanoi Opera House. From the marina, guests transfer to La Pandora Boutique Cruise by tender boat.
Factsheet
Port of departure: Tuan Chau Marina, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province
Year built: Modern oriental-style refit; 4 decks, 40m length x 8.5m width
Cabins: 12 en-suite cabins, including Family Suite and Connecting Suite categories for larger groups
Route: Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay
Operator: La Pandora Cruises
Why Choose La Pandora Boutique Cruise
- An intimate, only-12-cabin ship — a quieter alternative to Lan Ha Bay’s larger 20+ cabin cruises
- Modern oriental design combining iron and wood, offering a cozy and distinctive onboard atmosphere
- Sky Restaurant and Sky Bar on the top deck for panoramic bay views while dining
- Family Suite and Connecting Suite cabins available for families or small groups traveling together
- Rated 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor
- Best Price Guarantee when you book directly with Halong Tour Expert — no third-party mark-up
Ready to explore Lan Ha Bay aboard La Pandora Boutique Cruise? Book directly with Halong Tour Expert for our Best Price Guarantee, expert planning advice, and dedicated support before, during, and after your trip.
Ocean View Suite (1st Floor)
Price: $230 USD
2 pax 18 m2 Double / Twin
Quantity of cabin: 03
Average cabin size: 18m2
Type of bed: 01 Double Bed (1.8m*2m) and 02 Single Beds (1m*2m)
Location: 1st Deck
Maximum occupancy: 02 adults + 01 child (under 5 years old)
Ocean View Suite (2nd Floor)
Price: $246 USD
2 pax 18 m2 Double / Twin
Quantity of cabin: 03
Average cabin size: 18m2
Type of bed: 01 Double Bed (1.8m*2m) and 02 Single Beds (1m*2m)
Location: 2nd Deck
Maximum occupancy: 02 adults + 01 child (under 5 years old)
Ocean View Connecting Suite (1st Floor)
Price: $460 USD
4 pax 36 m2 Double / Twin
Quantity of cabin: 01
Average cabin size: 36m2
Type of bed: 02 Double Beds (1.8m*2m) / 04 Single Beds (1m*2m) / 01 Double Bed and 02 Single Beds (1m*2m)
Location:1st Deck
Ocean View Family Suite (1st Floor)
Price: $346 USD
3 pax 25 m2 Double + Single or 3 Single Beds
Quantity of cabin: 02
Average cabin size: 25m2
Type of bed: 01 Double Bed (1.8m*2m) and 01 single bed / 03 single beds
Location:1st Deck
Ocean View Family Suite (2nd Floor)
Price: $486 USD
4 pax 30 m2 02 Double Beds
Quantity of cabin: 01
Average cabin size: 30m2
Type of bed: 02 Double Beds (1.8m*2m)
Location:2nd Deck
Cruise Inquiry
- La Pandora Boutique Cruise 2 Days - 1 Night Itinerary
- La Pandora Boutique Cruise 3 Days - 2 Nights Itinerary
08:15 – 08:45: Hotel or private address pick up with our shuttle bus. Short break half way.
11:45 – 12:00: Arriving Tuan Chau marina, transferred by tender of La Pandora cruises.
12:45 – 13:00: Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction.
13:00 – 13:15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.
16:00: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. We progress to Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.
17:30: Back to La Pandora Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our speciality, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.
19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retiring to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games. Overnight on board.
06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay.
06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.
07:15: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.
09:15: Back to our La Pandora Cruise, relax before checking out.
10:00: Lunch is served on board.
12:00: Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi
15:00 – 15:30: Arrival back at your hotel or home.
CRUISE INCLUSIONS:
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, fresh fruits basket, two bottles of mineral water in each cabin.
- Full furnished deluxe en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water.
- Hi – class A/C shuttle bus (round trip).
- All meals on board (02 Lunches, 01dinner, 01 breakfast).
- Complimentary morning tea and coffee.
- Cooking demonstrations.
- Entrance and sightseeing fees.
- Kayaking, Local rowing boat, swimming (if the weather permits), Squid fishing, Music entertainment.
- English speaking tour guide.
- Wi-Fi access.
CRUISE EXCLUSIONS:
- Beverages, tips, and gratuities.
- Personal expenses
- All other services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above
- F.O.C for one child below the age of 5 years traveling with two adults, sharing bed with 2 adults. Limited one child per cabin only.
- Children from 5 to below 9 years of age sharing a cabin with two adults on one bed are charged at 75% of adult rate, limited to one child per cabin only.
- Child more than 10 years old: Charged 100% of the given price
- Please bring your passport to check in
- The itinerary may be changed upon the weather condition.
- Please bring your trekking shoes and mosquito repellent.
- 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.
- Check in on board: 12:30 PM
- Check out: 11:00 AM
- Return Hanoi: 3:30 PM
- F.O.C for one child below the age of 4 years traveling with two adults, sharing bed with 2 adults. Limited one child per cabin only.
- Children from 4 to below 10 years of age sharing a cabin with two adults on one bed are charged at 75% of adult rate, limited to one child per cabin only.
- Child from 10 years old: Charged 100% of the given price.
- Peak season surcharge: Surcharge of $25 per person per night applies for travel date on 24th December and 31st December, and $15 per person on Lunar New Year (28, 29, 30, 31/01/2025)
- On the second day you will travel on a day boat and do not have access to the mother boat and your cabin until later in the afternoon (for 3 days/2 nights itinerary)
08:15 – 08:45: Hotel or private address pick up with our shuttle bus. Short break half way.
11:45 – 12:00: Arriving Tuan Chau marina, transferred by tender of La Pandora cruises.
12:45 – 13:00: Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction.
13:00 – 13:15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.
16:00: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. We progress to Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.
17:30 Back to La Pandora Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our speciality, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.
19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retiring to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games.
Overnight on board.
06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never – ending miraculous scenery of the Bay.
06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.
08:00: Transfer to day boat for visit Viet Hai village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people.
12:30: Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch served on day boat.
13:30: Visit Lan Ha Bay, free kayaking to discover bay by yourself and swimming in the blue water.
Visit the Van Boi area, which is the heart of Lan Ha Bay, there are a lot of white sandy and coral beaches.
16:30: Return to La Pandora cruise, time for relaxing.
17:30: Enjoy cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our speciality, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.
19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retiring to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games.
Overnight on board.
06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never – ending miraculous scenery of the Bay.
06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.
07:15: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.
09:15: Back to our La Pandora Cruise, relax before checking out.
10:00: Lunch is served on board.
12:00: Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi
15:00 – 15:30: Arrival back at your hotel or home.
CRUISE INCLUSIONS:
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, fresh fruits basket, two bottle of mineral water in each cabin.
- Full furnished deluxe en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
- Hi – class A/C shuttle bus (round trip).
- All meals on board (03 Lunches, 02dinner, 02 breakfast)
- Complimentary morning tea and coffee.
- Cooking demonstrations.
- Entrance and sightseeing fees.
- Day boat for exploring Van Boi beach, Viet Hai village, Cycling.
- Kayaking, Local rowing boat, swimming (if the weather permits), squid fishing, Music entertainment.
- English speaking tour guide.
- Wi-Fi access.
CRUISE EXCLUSIONS:
- Beverages, tips, and gratuities.
- Personal expenses
- All other services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above
- F.O.C for one child below the age of 5 years traveling with two adults, sharing bed with 2 adults. Limited one child per cabin only.
- Children from 5 to below 9 years of age sharing a cabin with two adults on one bed are charged at 75% of adult rate, limited to one child per cabin only.
- Child more than 10 years old: Charged 100% of the given price.
- Please bring your passport to check in
- The itinerary may be changed upon the weather condition.
- Please bring your trekking shoes and mosquito repellent.
- 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.
- Check in on board: 12:30 PM
- Check out: 11:00 AM
- Return Hanoi: 3:30 PM
- F.O.C for one child below the age of 4 years traveling with two adults, sharing bed with 2 adults. Limited one child per cabin only.
- Children from 4 to below 10 years of age sharing a cabin with two adults on one bed are charged at 75% of adult rate, limited to one child per cabin only.
- Child from 10 years old: Charged 100% of the given price.
- Peak season surcharge: Surcharge of $25 per person per night applies for travel date on 24th December and 31st December, and $15 per person on Lunar New Year (28, 29, 30, 31/01/2025)
- On the second day you will travel on a day boat and do not have access to the mother boat and your cabin until later in the afternoon (for 3 days/2 nights itinerary)
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FAQs
Yes. La Pandora Boutique Cruise includes a shuttle bus that picks up guests from hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter/city center, generally between 8:00 and 8:30 AM, for the roughly 3-hour transfer to Tuan Chau Harbour. Guests staying outside central Hanoi should arrange to meet the shuttle at a central pickup point, such as Hanoi Opera House.
Yes. In addition to its standard Ocean View Suite cabins for 2 guests, La Pandora Boutique Cruise offers Ocean View Family Suite cabins that accommodate 3 to 4 guests, including up to 4 adults plus 1 child under 5, as well as a Connecting Suite that links two cabins together — a practical option for families or groups of friends traveling with children.
Yes. The onboard chef can prepare vegetarian meals and accommodate other special dietary requests, provided guests inform Halong Tour Expert in advance so the request can be passed on to the cruise ahead of departure.
Cruise cancellation decisions due to bad weather in Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay are made by the Management Board of Halong Bay on the day of the trip, and this policy applies to all cruises departing from Tuan Chau Marina, including La Pandora Boutique Cruise. In such cases, an alternative travel arrangement or refund is offered in accordance with the cruise’s cancellation policy.
Yes. With only 12 cabins on board, La Pandora Boutique Cruise offers a more intimate, less crowded atmosphere than larger cruises, which many solo travelers and couples specifically look for when booking a Lan Ha Bay trip.
A private connecting car from Hanoi to Noi Bai Airport, or a direct private car from the Ha Long pier to the airport, can often be arranged for an additional fee. Contact Halong Tour Expert in advance to arrange the option that best fits your flight schedule.
The La Pandora Boutique Cruise price includes a round-trip air-conditioned shuttle bus from Hanoi, all meals on board, a welcome drink, a cooking demonstration, entrance and sightseeing fees, kayaking and swimming (weather permitting), squid fishing, an English-speaking tour guide, and Wi-Fi access. Beverages, tips, and personal expenses are excluded.
Yes. Halong Tour Expert offers a Best Price Guarantee when you book La Pandora Boutique Cruise directly with us, ensuring you get the best available rate with no third-party mark-up.
La Pandora Boutique Cruise and La Pandora Cruise are two different ships operated by the same company. La Pandora Boutique Cruise is the smaller ship, with 12 cabins over a hull measuring 40m by 8.5m and ocean-view (window) cabins only. La Pandora Cruise is the larger ship, with 24 cabins measuring 52m by 11.5m, including balcony cabin categories. Always confirm which ship you are booking, as cabin types and pricing differ between the two.
La Pandora Boutique Cruise has 12 en-suite cabins across 4 decks, making it one of the more intimate cruise options in Lan Ha Bay.
No. La Pandora Boutique Cruise cabins feature large ocean-view windows rather than private balconies. Guests who specifically want a balcony cabin should consider the 24-cabin La Pandora Cruise, its sister ship, which does offer balcony categories.
La Pandora Boutique Cruise holds a 4.7/5 rating on TripAdvisor, recommended by 91% of reviewers, based on guest reviews of its 2 days/1 night Lan Ha Bay itinerary.
Wi-Fi access is included on board, though several guests have noted that the connection can be patchy, especially in areas surrounded by Lan Ha Bay’s limestone karsts. Guests should expect intermittent connectivity during parts of the cruise.
One child under 5 years old traveling with two adults and sharing a bed stays free of charge (one child per cabin). Children from 5 to below 9 years old sharing a bed with two adults are charged 75% of the adult rate. Children aged 10 and above are charged the full adult rate.
Both itineraries share the same first day, sailing to the Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay for kayaking and swimming, with a cooking demonstration and Sunset Party in the evening. The 3-day-2-night itinerary adds a full second day exploring Viet Hai Village by bicycle and the Van Boi area by day boat, before both itineraries close with a visit to the Dark and Bright Cave on the final morning.
