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Lan Ha Bay

The same limestone, quieter water, and beaches you would actually swim from. Administratively part of Cat Ba rather than Quang Ninh, which is why it feels different.

Lan Ha begins where Ha Long ends, south towards Cat Ba island. The geology is continuous but the experience is not: fewer licences, lower and more scattered karst, and small sand beaches tucked between islands that you can actually swim from.

The water is cleaner and the anchorages are quieter. This is the bay to choose if the point of the trip is swimming, kayaking and hearing nothing after dark.

The costs are a longer road transfer from Hanoi, commonly around forty-five minutes more than Ha Long City, and less of the vertical drama that draws people to this coast in the first place. Most Lan Ha boats sail from Tuan Chau Marina, which is a different pier from the main cruise port.

Boats sailing Lan Ha Bay

An illuminated multi-deck cruise ship sits in calm water at dusk surrounded by limestone karst formations characteristic of Ha Long Bay.
LH-09 · Lan Ha Bay

Ambassador Signature Cruise

Cabins 39
Launched 2023

From, as listed$80per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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A multi-deck cruise ship with blue and white painted hull sits in calm green water surrounded by steep forested limestone karst mountains.
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Aqua of the Seas Cruise

Cabins 32
Launched 2023

From, as listed$145per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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A multi-deck cruise ship with ASPIRA written on its hull sails through green water surrounded by tall limestone karst formations.
LH-10 · Lan Ha Bay

Aspira Cruise

Cabins 22
Launched 2020

From, as listed$80per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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A white cruise boat with multiple decks and circular windows floats on calm blue water with limestone karst formations in the background.
LH-22 · Lan Ha Bay

Calypso Cruise

Cabins 20
Launched 2018

From, as listed$138per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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Capella seen straight down from the air, the whole white hull and its stern pool laid out on flat green water
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Capella Cruise

Cabins 30
Launched 2020

From, as listed$190per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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Aerial view of a white multi-deck cruise ship with a pool on the lower deck, sailing among limestone karst islands in calm green-blue water.
LH-35 · Lan Ha Bay

Diana Cruise

Cabins 56
Launched

From, as listed$168per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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A large white and blue multi-deck cruise ship with green accents sailing in calm turquoise water with limestone karst islands in the background.
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Doria Cruise

Cabins 28
Launched 2024

From, as listed$141per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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An illuminated multi-deck cruise boat at dusk in a bay surrounded by limestone karst islands with other lit boats in the distance.
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Doris Cruise

Cabins 24
Launched 2022

From, as listed$128per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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Elite of the Seas at anchor in a narrow channel, the sun coming up between two forested karst islands
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Elite of the Seas

Cabins 35
Launched 2022

From, as listed$152per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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Aerial view of a large white cruise ship with multiple decks, illuminated portholes, and visible dining and pool areas on deck floating in dark teal water.
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Halora Nova Cruise

Cabins 40
Launched 2026

From, as listed$135per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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An aerial view of a white and wood-trimmed cruise ship with a blue pool on deck sailing in calm waters surrounded by limestone karst islands.
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Heritage Cruise Binh Chuan

Cabins 20
Launched

From, as listed$100per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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Indochine at dusk with her lights on, the ship name along the white hull and karst islands behind
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Indochine Cruise

Cabins 43
Launched 2019

From, as listed$155per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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A cruise boat cabin with a bed, dark wood paneling, and a balcony door opening to a view of karst limestone mountains and calm water.
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La Regina Grand Cruise

Cabins 27
Launched 2019

From, as listed$155per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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A luxury cabin interior with a white bed, dark wood paneling, and large windows showing limestone karsts and water outside.
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La Regina Legend Cruise

Cabins 14
Launched 2026

From, as listed$340per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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Lyra Grandeur broadside close to a green island, the ship name along a teal hull below three white decks
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Lyra Grandeur Cruise

Cabins 33
Launched 2025

From, as listed$195per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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Majesty Prime broadside on turquoise water, the ship name on a white hull below three decks of windows
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Majesty Prime Cruise

Cabins 24
Launched

From, as listed$140per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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Mon Chéri at anchor in gold evening light, four white decks and the sun low behind the karst
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Mon Cheri Cruise

Cabins 18
Launched 2018

From, as listed$165per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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Nostalgia side on under way, cream and gold hull with a row of yellow parasols along the top deck
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Nostalgia Cruise

Cabins 10
Launched 2022

From, as listed$100per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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A multi-deck cruise ship with distinctive red sails sits in calm water surrounded by dramatic limestone karst formations under blue sky.
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Orchid Classic Cruise

Cabins 14
Launched

From, as listed$165per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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A multi-deck cruise ship with brown wood and white hull bearing the name 'ORCHID' on its side floats in calm turquoise water surrounded by dramatic limestone karst formations.
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Orchid Luxury Cruise

Cabins 14
Launched

From, as listed$190per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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An aerial view of a wooden cruise boat with white sails, loungers, and a swimming pool on its deck floating in calm green water.
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Orchid Premium Cruise

Cabins 5
Launched 2019

From, as listed$90per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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A cruise boat with dark sails and white hull bearing hull numbers anchored in calm water at sunset with limestone karst mountains in the background.
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Orchid Trendy Cruise

Cabins 20
Launched 2017

From, as listed$141per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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A white multi-deck cruise ship floats in turquoise water surrounded by limestone karst islands.
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Paradise Grand Cruise

Cabins 39
Launched 2022

From, as listed$155per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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Peony under way on flat water, a white hull under dark upper decks with karst islands crowding the channel behind
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Peony Cruise

Cabins 20
Launched 2018

From, as listed$145per person, as the listings state itchecked 2 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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Rosy Cruise broadside on flat green water, four white decks with a plunge pool set into the bow, karst cliffs rising close behind
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Rosy Cruise

Cabins 22
Launched 2020

From, as listed$141per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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Scarlet Pearl at anchor, a long white hull with four decks set against a wall of karst
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Scarlet Pearl Cruise

Cabins 23
Launched 2019

From, as listed$110per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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Stellar of the Seas broadside on calm water, the ship name on the white hull and karst islands behind
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Stellar of the Seas Cruise

Cabins 22
Launched 2018

From, as listed$280per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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Aerial drone shot of a multi-deck cruise ship with a rooftop grass deck, sunbeds, potted plants, a bow swimming pool, and a green water slide, floating on turquoise water.
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Venus Cruise

Cabins 29
Launched 2023

From, as listed$150per person, as the listings state itchecked 7 Aug 2026A guide, not a quote — we confirm the live rate when you enquire.

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