La Pandora Boutique Cruise
CRUISE PRICE
$116.00 /pax
Cruise Rating
Rated 4.8/5 on TripAdvisor
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La Pandora Boutique Cruise Lan Ha Bay: Intimate 12-Cabin Budget Cruise with a Sky Restaurant
La Pandora Boutique Cruise is a 12-cabin budget cruise from La Pandora Cruises that sails from Tuan Chau Marina through Halong Bay into Lan Ha Bay on 2-day and 3-day trips. It is the smaller sister of the 24-cabin La Pandora Cruise, with a top-deck Sky Restaurant, a 200 m² sundeck and a Hanoi shuttle in the package. It is one of our top Halong Bay budget cruises, booked with our Best Price Guarantee.
La Pandora Boutique Cruise at a Glance
| Operator | La Pandora Cruises, Hanoi |
| Launched | 2019 |
| Ship | Iron-and-wood oriental design, 40 m × 8.5 m, 4 decks |
| Cabins | 12 ocean-view cabins with large windows (no balconies), 18–36 m² |
| Route | Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay – Ong Cam area – Dark and Bright Cave |
| Itineraries | 2 Days 1 Night; 3 Days 2 Nights |
| Departure port | La Pandora lounge, Kiosk 26, Tuan Chau International Marina |
| Check-in / out | Check-in from 12:00; check-out by 12:00 on the last day |
| On board | Restaurant with panoramic windows, Sky Restaurant and Sky Bar, 200 m² sundeck |
| Food | Vietnamese cuisine; vegetarian on request |
| Transfer | Round-trip Hanoi shuttle bus included |
| TripAdvisor | Rated 4.8/5 on TripAdvisor (La Pandora Cruises brand page) |
| Price | Seasonal, see the live calendar below; Best Price Guarantee |
| Best for | Solo travellers, couples, families and small groups on a budget |
| Not ideal for | Travellers who want a private balcony, jacuzzi or bathtub |
What Makes La Pandora Boutique Cruise Different
Only 12 cabins, so the boat stays quiet
Most Lan Ha Bay ships carry 20–45 cabins. With 12, La Pandora Boutique Cruise feels like a small group trip: shorter queues for kayaks, easier conversations with the crew and room on the sundeck.
A Sky Restaurant on the top deck
Besides the main restaurant on the 2nd deck, meals and drinks can be served in the open-air Sky Restaurant and Sky Bar with a full view of the bay.
Family and connecting cabins at a budget price
Two family cabin types sleep up to 4 adults, and a 36 m² connecting cabin links two rooms, useful for families who want one booking.
Who La Pandora Boutique Cruise Is Best For
Book it if you are
- On a budget but want Lan Ha Bay rather than the busy central bay
- Travelling solo or as a small group and prefer a small boat
- A family needing a 25–36 m² family or connecting cabin
- Happy with a large window instead of a balcony
Choose another cruise if you want
- Balcony suites from the same company: La Pandora Cruise
- A jacuzzi in every cabin at a budget price: Signature Cruise
- The classic Sung Sot and Ti Top route: Amanda Cruise
La Pandora Boutique Cruise Itinerary
2 Days 1 Night
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| Day 1, 08:00–08:30 | Shuttle pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter; rest stop on the way |
| 12:00 | Check in at Tuan Chau Marina; tender to the boat |
| Lunch | Welcome lunch while sailing past Con Vit islets |
| Afternoon | Kayaking and swimming in the Ong Cam area of Lan Ha Bay |
| Sunset | Spring-roll cooking demonstration and sunset party on the sundeck |
| Evening | Dinner; squid fishing |
| Day 2, morning | Tea and coffee, breakfast, then Dark and Bright Cave by local rowing boat |
| Before 12:00 | Check-out and lunch; back to Tuan Chau and the shuttle to Hanoi |
3 Days 2 Nights
Day 2 moves to a day boat: cycling to Viet Hai Village, then kayaking and swimming at the white-sand beaches of the Van Boi area, before a second sunset party and night on board.
La Pandora Boutique Cruise Cabins & Facilities
| Cabin | Size | Deck | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double/Twin Ocean View (6) | 18 m² | 1st–2nd | Large window, 2 adults + 1 child under 5 |
| Ocean View Family Type 01 (2) | 25 m² | 1st | Double + single or 3 singles, up to 3 adults |
| Ocean View Family Type 02 (1) | 30 m² | 2nd | Two double beds, up to 4 adults |
| Ocean View Connecting (1) | 36 m² | 1st | Two rooms with interior door, up to 4 adults |
- 2nd-deck restaurant with panoramic windows and main bar
- Top-deck Sky Restaurant and Sky Bar
- 200 m² sundeck with lounge chairs
- Safety kit in each cabin: life jackets, torch, emergency hammer
Dining on La Pandora Boutique Cruise
Meals are Vietnamese, served in the restaurant or the Sky Restaurant. The 2-day package includes two lunches, one dinner and one breakfast, with morning tea and coffee.
- Vegetarian and special diets: tell us when you book
- Halal: not offered; see halal Halong Bay cruises
- Drinks are paid on board
Getting from Hanoi to La Pandora Boutique Cruise
The included shuttle picks up Old Quarter hotels at 08:00–08:30 and takes about 3 hours with a rest stop; guests outside the centre can meet it at a central point such as the Opera House. Self-drivers check in at Kiosk 26, Tuan Chau Marina, from 12:00.
La Pandora Boutique Cruise vs Similar Budget Cruises
| Cruise | Route | Cabins | Signature | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Pandora Boutique Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | 12 | Small boat, shuttle included | Mid-range |
| Amanda Cruise | Halong Bay | 25 | Classic caves, jacuzzi | Value |
| Milalux Cruise | Halong–Lan Ha | 20 | Balcony in every cabin | Mid-range |
| Signature Cruise | Bai Tu Long Bay | 12 | Jacuzzi bathtub in every cabin | Premium |
Our view: La Pandora Boutique Cruise is the pick for a quiet, small-boat Lan Ha Bay trip with the transfer included. If you want a balcony, Milalux costs about the same.
Not to be confused with
La Pandora Cruise is the bigger 24-cabin sister with balcony suites, and the same office also sells Capella Cruises. Check the ship name on your voucher.
Local Expert Notes from Our Hanoi Team
These tips come from more than a decade of arranging Halong Bay trips for international travellers; ship details are checked against La Pandora Cruises’ published 2026 information.
- Ask for a 2nd-deck Ocean View cabin for a higher view
- Book the connecting cabin early; there is only one
- WiFi is weak among the karsts; download what you need before boarding
- Choose 3 days for Viet Hai Village and Van Boi beach
La Pandora Boutique Cruise Price 2026
Rates change by season and cabin; see the live calendar on this page. Booking with Halong Tour Expert includes our Best Price Guarantee.
- Included: cabin, meals on the itinerary, Hanoi shuttle, kayaking, rowing boat, entrance fees, cooking demonstration, guide
- Not included: drinks, tips, personal expenses
- Children: under 4 free (one per cabin); 4–8 years 75%; 9+ adult rate
Message us on WhatsApp +84 886 261 368 for a quote. Answers to common questions are in the FAQs below.
Ocean View Suite (1st Floor)
Price: $232 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: $244 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: $462 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: $348 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
- Children aged 01 to under 05: share meals and bedding with parents; any additional expenses are to be covered by the parents.
- If a child uses the bus service (occupying a separate seat), the adult bus fare applies.
- Two adults may be accompanied by one child under 05 years of age; a surcharge of 50% of the adult rate applies for any additional children.
- Children aged 05 to under 10: charged at 75% of the adult rate (sharing a room with parents).
- Children aged 10 and older: charged at the adult rate.
- Please bring your passport to check in
- The itinerary may be changed upon the weather condition.
- Please bring your trekking shoes and mosquito repellent.
CANCELLATION PENALTY TERMS
✓ For bookings of 01–02 rooms:
+ Either party may cancel the booking up to 2 days (48 hours) prior to the departure time without penalty.
+ Cancellation within 2 days (48 hours) of the departure time will incur a penalty of 100% of the total booking value.
✓ For bookings of 03–04 rooms:
+ Either party may cancel the booking up to 10 days prior to the departure date without penalty.
+ Cancellation by either party between 5 and 10 days prior to the departure date will incur a penalty of 50% of the total booking value.
+ Cancellation by either party less than 5 days prior to the departure date will incur a penalty of 100% of the total booking value.
✓ For bookings of 05–09 rooms:
+ Either party may cancel the booking up to 25 days prior to the departure date without penalty.
+ Cancellation by either party between 20 and 25 days prior to the departure date will incur a penalty of 25% of the total booking value.
+ Cancellation by either party between 15 and 19 days prior to the departure date will incur a penalty of 50% of the total booking value.
+ Cancellation by either party between 8 and 14 days prior to the departure date will incur a penalty of 75% of the total booking value.
+ Cancellation by either party less than 8 days prior to the departure date will incur a penalty of 100% of the total booking value.
✓ For bookings of 10 rooms or more:
+ Either party may cancel the booking up to 50 days prior to the departure date without penalty.
+ Cancellation by either party between 41 and 50 days prior to the departure date will incur a penalty of 25% of the total booking value. + Cancellation by either party between 31 and 40 days prior to the departure date will incur a penalty of 50% of the total booking value.
+ Cancellation by either party between 20 and 30 days prior to the departure date will incur a penalty of 75% of the total booking value.
+ Cancellation by either party less than 20 days prior to the departure date will incur a penalty of 100% of the total booking value.
- 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
La Pandora Boutique Cruise is a 12-cabin budget cruise from La Pandora Cruises that sails Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay from Tuan Chau. Compare other Halong Bay budget cruises.
The Boutique has 12 window cabins; La Pandora Cruise has 24 cabins, most with balconies, at a higher price.
12 ocean-view cabins, including family and connecting cabins. Ask for availability on our contact page.
No, they have large windows. For balconies at a budget price, see Milalux Cruise.
Yes: two 25 m² family cabins, one 30 m² family cabin and one 36 m² connecting cabin. See family-friendly Lan Ha Bay cruises.
Yes, a round-trip shuttle is included, picking up at 08:00–08:30. Confirm the time via our contact page.
Ong Cam area kayaking, a cooking demonstration and sunset party on Day 1; Dark and Bright Cave by rowing boat on Day 2.
A day boat with cycling to Viet Hai Village and beach time in the Van Boi area.
Yes, with advance notice. More tips in our Halong Bay FAQs.
Yes; the small boat makes it easy to meet other guests. Ask about single rates on the La Pandora Boutique budget cruise page.
The La Pandora Cruises company listing is rated 4.9 out of 5 on TripAdvisor. Compare other budget cruises.
Under 4 free (one per cabin), 4–8 years 75%, 9+ adult rate. Confirm on our contact page when booking.
It depends on season and cabin; check the live calendar on the La Pandora Boutique budget cruise page. Our Best Price Guarantee applies.
Yes. Send a cheaper verified offer for the same La Pandora Boutique Cruise cabin and date via our contact page and we match it.
If weather or a government order cancels the trip, you get a full refund or a new date. See the best time to visit Halong Bay.
Yes, but the signal is limited among the karsts. More tips in our FAQs.
