La Pandora Cruise
CRUISE PRICE
$140.00 /pax
Cruise Rating
Rated 4.8/5 on TripAdvisor
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La Pandora Cruise Lan Ha Bay: 24 Balcony Suites, Sky Bar and Hanoi Shuttle Included
La Pandora Cruise is a 24-cabin, steel-hulled deluxe cruise outfitted in July 2019 that sails from Tuan Chau Marina into Lan Ha Bay on 2-day and 3-day trips. Most cabins have a private balcony, the 52 m ship has four decks with a sky bar and large sundecks, and the round-trip Hanoi shuttle is included. It is one of our top Halong Bay deluxe cruises, booked with our Best Price Guarantee.
La Pandora Cruise at a Glance
| Operator | La Pandora Cruises, Hanoi |
| Launched | July 2019 |
| Ship | Steel hull, 52 m × 11.5 m, 4 decks |
| Cabins | 24 en-suite cabins, most with private balcony, 22–45 m² |
| Route | 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 | On board 12:30; check-out 11:00 |
| On board | Sky bar, indoor restaurant, large sundecks, WiFi |
| Food | Vietnamese cuisine with fresh seafood; full board |
| Transfer | Round-trip Hanoi shuttle bus included |
| TripAdvisor | Rated 4.8/5 on TripAdvisor |
| Price | Seasonal, ask for live rates; Best Price Guarantee |
| Best for | Couples, families and small groups who want an easy, all-included Lan Ha Bay trip |
| Not ideal for | Travellers who want a jacuzzi, pool or bathtub |
What Makes La Pandora Cruise Different
Hanoi shuttle included in the price
Most deluxe ships charge separately for the Hanoi transfer. On La Pandora Cruise the round-trip air-conditioned shuttle is part of the package, which makes the total price easier to compare.
Balcony suites on a quiet Lan Ha Bay route
13 Suite Balcony cabins and the family cabins open onto private balconies. The route kayaks in the Ong Cam area, away from the busiest Halong Bay corridors.
Family cabins up to 45 m²
Family Suite Balcony cabins sleep three, and a few larger 45 m² cabins take up to four adults, rare at this price.
Who La Pandora Cruise Is Best For
Book it if you are
- Looking for a simple package with transfer included
- A family of three or four wanting one cabin
- Happy with a shower rather than a bathtub
- Choosing Lan Ha Bay for calmer water
Choose another cruise if you want
- A jacuzzi and bathtub: Doris Cruise
- A rooftop pool: Peony Cruise
- The classic Halong Bay caves: Halong Phoenix Cruises
La Pandora Cruise Itinerary
2 Days 1 Night
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| Day 1, morning | Shuttle pick-up in Hanoi; rest stop on the way |
| 12:00–12:30 | Check in at Tuan Chau Marina and tender to the ship |
| Lunch | Lunch while cruising into Lan Ha Bay |
| Afternoon | Kayaking and swimming in the Ong Cam area |
| Sunset | Sunset party with local wine and fruit; spring-roll cooking demonstration |
| Evening | Dinner; squid fishing, games or movies |
| Day 2, early | Tea, coffee and Tai Chi on the sundeck |
| Morning | Dark and Bright Cave by local rowing boat |
| 11:00 | Check-out, brunch and return to Tuan Chau; shuttle to Hanoi |
3 Days 2 Nights
Day 2 is a day-boat trip: cycling through the forest to Viet Hai Village, then Van Boi beach for kayaking and swimming, before a second night on board.
La Pandora Cruise Cabins & Facilities
| Cabin | Size | Deck | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suite Balcony (13) | 25 m² | 1st–2nd | Balcony, double (1.8 m) or two singles |
| Panorama Suite (3) | 22 m² | 3rd | Large window, no balcony, 2 adults |
| Family Suite Balcony | 28 m² | 1st–2nd | Balcony, double + single, up to 3 |
| Large Family Suite | 45 m² | 2nd | Balcony, up to 4 adults |
- Sky bar and indoor restaurant
- Large open sundecks on the upper deck
- Standing shower in every cabin
- Safety kit in each cabin: life jackets, torch, emergency hammer
Dining on La Pandora Cruise
Full board focuses on Vietnamese food and fresh seafood. Arrival includes a welcome drink, cold towel, fruit basket and water in the cabin; the sunset party adds local wine.
- Vegetarian or allergy menus: tell us when you book
- Halal: not offered; see halal Halong Bay cruises
- Bar drinks are paid on board
Getting from Hanoi to La Pandora Cruise
The included shuttle picks up at central Old Quarter hotels or the La Pandora office (37 Ngo Huyen) and takes about 2.5–3 hours with a rest stop. Self-drivers check in at Kiosk 26, Tuan Chau International Marina, from 12:00. Pick-up times vary by date, so we confirm them with your voucher.
La Pandora Cruise vs Similar Deluxe Cruises
| Cruise | Route | Cabins | Signature | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Pandora Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | 24 | Shuttle included, balcony suites | On request |
| Aurora Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | 18 | 70 m² connecting cabins | Value |
| Le Journey Elegance | Lan Ha Bay | 22 | Bow jacuzzi, round-bed suite | Value |
| La Casta Regal | Halong–Lan Ha | 24 | Jacuzzi, bathtubs | Mid-range |
Our view: La Pandora Cruise is the easiest all-in package for first-timers. If you want a jacuzzi or bathtub, La Casta Regal has the same number of cabins with more facilities.
Not to be confused with
La Pandora Boutique Cruise is a different, smaller product from the same company, and the La Pandora office also sells Capella Cruises. La Pandora Cruise is the 24-cabin steel ship.
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.
- Avoid the 3rd-deck Panorama Suite if you want a balcony
- Ask for a 2nd-deck Suite Balcony for better views
- WiFi is weak among the karsts; download maps before boarding
- Choose 3 days for Viet Hai Village and Van Boi beach
La Pandora Cruise Price 2026
La Pandora prices are seasonal and quoted on request. Booking with Halong Tour Expert includes our Best Price Guarantee.
- Included: cabin, full board, Hanoi shuttle, kayaking, rowing boat, entrance fees, cooking demonstration, guide
- Not included: drinks, tips, spa
- 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.
Suite Balcony (First Deck)
Price: $280 USD
2 pax 25 m2 01 Double Bed (1.8m*2m) or 02 Single Beds (1m*2m)
- Private balcony: Yes
- Average cabin size: 25m2
- Type of bed: 01 Double Bed (1.8m*2m) or 02 Single Beds (1m*2m)
- Location: 1st Deck
- Maximum occupancy: 02 adults
Suite Balcony (Second Deck)
Price: $290 USD
2 pax 25 m2 01 Double Bed (1.8m*2m) or 02 Single Beds (1m*2m)
- Private balcony: Yes
- Average cabin size: 25m2
- Type of bed: 01 Double Bed (1.8m*2m) or 02 Single Beds (1m*2m)
- Location: 2nd Deck
- Maximum occupancy: 02 adults
Panorama Suite
Price: $300 USD
2 pax 22 m2 Double Bed or 2 Beds
- Quantity of cabin: 03
- Average cabin size: 22m2
- Type of bed: 01 Double Bed (2m*2m) or 02 Single Beds (1m*2m)
- Location: 3rd Deck
- Balcony: No
- Maximum occupancy: 02 adults
Family Suite Balcony
Price: $500 USD
3 pax 28 m2 Double Bed or 2 Beds
Located on the 1st or 2nd deck of the cruise and offer the space of 28 square meter, the cabins come with 1 double bed (1.6m x 2.0m) and 1 single bed ( 1.0m x 2.0m ) or 03 single beds ( 1.0m x 2.0m ). This type of cabin is a perfect choice for family or group of friends 3 people. En-suite bathroom is also sophisticatedly equipped with standing shower, high quality amenities and more.
Cruise Inquiry
- La Pandora Cruise 2 Days - 1 Night Itinerary
- La Pandora 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 Cruise is a 24-cabin deluxe cruise outfitted in July 2019 that sails Lan Ha Bay from Tuan Chau. Compare it with other Halong Bay deluxe cruises.
Cabin, full board, the round-trip Hanoi shuttle, kayaking, rowing boat, entrance fees and a cooking demonstration. Ask for a quote on our contact page.
Yes, a round-trip air-conditioned shuttle is included. Confirm pick-up time when you book via the contact page.
24 en-suite cabins, most with a private balcony, from 22 m² to 45 m². See more Lan Ha Bay cruises.
No, all cabins have standing showers. For bathtubs, compare La Casta Regal Cruise.
Yes, in one of the larger 45 m² family cabins on the 2nd deck. Ask early via our contact page; there are few.
Ong Cam area kayaking and a sunset party on Day 1; Dark and Bright Cave by rowing boat on Day 2.
The 3-day trip adds a day boat with cycling to Viet Hai Village and Van Boi beach.
Kiosk 26, Tuan Chau International Marina, Ha Long City. More in our Halong Bay FAQs.
The La Pandora Cruise listing is rated 4.8 out of 5 on TripAdvisor. Compare other deluxe cruises.
Under 4 free (one per cabin), 4–8 years 75%, 9+ adult rate. Details are confirmed on the La Pandora Lan Ha Bay cruise page when you book.
Yes, free WiFi, but signal is limited among the karsts. More tips in our FAQs.
They are separate products from the same company; La Pandora Cruise is the 24-cabin ship. Ask our team via the contact page which suits you.
Rates are seasonal and quoted on request on the La Pandora Lan Ha Bay cruise page. Our Best Price Guarantee applies.
Yes. Send us a cheaper verified offer for the same La Pandora 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.
