Catherine Cruise
Catherine Cruise is a luxury steel hull cruise launched in 2023, sailing Halong Bay with 39 cabins. Enjoy kayaking and swimming, fresh seafood dining and the best local price.
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Room Types & Prices
39 cabins on board · 2 Days 1 Night
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Premier Suite
Size: 40 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed or 2 Beds
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
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Royal Suite
Size: 56 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
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Includes taxes & fees
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Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
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Grand Suite
Size: 85 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
Add & book together
Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Route
Halong Bay
Class
Luxury
Cabins
39 Cabins
Hull
Steel hull
Launched
2023
About Catherine Cruise
Catherine Cruise sails the scenic waters of Halong Bay, departing from Tuan Chau Marina. Launched in 2023, the steel hull vessel offers 39 well-appointed cabins and a relaxed, attentive service that has earned a 9.6/10 rating from 20 guest reviews.
Onboard experiences include kayaking, swimming, caves, cooking class, tai chi, with fresh local seafood served throughout the 2 days 1 night program. Our local team personally inspects every cruise so you book with confidence at the best available rate.
Onboard Facilities
Activities & Experiences
4 things we love most about Catherine Cruise
Cruise Itinerary
Programs and schedules subject to change due to weather conditions.
Route Map
Catherine Cruise · 2 Days 1 Night
- 1Tuan Chau Marina
- 2Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave
- 3Titop Island
- Morning
After being picked up at your accommodation in the Old Quarter of Hanoi (at an additional cost), go to Tuan Chau Marina for 2.5 hours.
- In The Afternoon
Register on the ship. As the ship begins its sail to the bay, take pleasure in a welcome drink and listen to the cruise manager's safety briefing. The restaurant on the second deck serves lunch. Luon Cave is the first location. Kayaking in the cave, you will take in the serene surroundings and striking landscapes. Titop Island is the second destination, where you can swim or go hiking (towels provided). When the sun sets, return to the cruise, enroll in a culinary class, and take advantage of the Happy Hour (Buy One Get One Free) offer. Dinner from the evening set menu is served at 7:15 p.m. You can try your hand at mini-golf, squid fishing, massage services, etc. after supper. Included were lunch and dinner.
- Morning
Recharge with a light breakfast in the restaurant and begin your new day with a Tai Chi class on the sundeck. The largest and most exquisite cave in Halong Bay, Sung Sot Cave, is reached by boat. Come back to the ship and prepare for the 9:15 am check-out. On the ride back to the harbor, take in the breathtaking scenery of Halong Bay while indulging in a substantial brunch buffet in the dining room. Get off the ship at 10:45 a.m. Among the meals were: Lunch and Breakfast
Important Notes
- Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice depending on weather and tide conditions.
- Trip cancellation due to bad weather in Halong Bay: the decision is made by the Halong Bay Management Board on the day of departure.
- In the event of a weather cancellation we will arrange an alternative date on request, or refund in accordance with the cruise policy.
- Passengers should arrive at the harbour at least 30 minutes before the overnight cruise boarding time.
Cruise Inclusions & Options
Everything that is and isn't covered, plus our cruise & booking policies.
- 2-Day/3-Day cruise program
- Welcome drink
- Luxurious suites with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning
- All meals on board
- Two bottles of water in the cabin
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- In-house English-speaking tour guide
- Sampan boat trip, kayaking, squid fishing
- Cooking demonstration, Tai chi session
- Swimming pool, gym, poker area, mini-golf, kids corner
- Onboard insurance, and service charges
- Airfares and car transfers
- Visa arrangements
- Massage and spa services, karaoke
- Beverages, tips, and personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Check in on board: 12:15pm.
- Check out: 10:45am.
- Return Hanoi: 2:30pm.
- The FOC rate for children under 4 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. Only 1 (one) child under 4 years old traveling with two (2) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin.
- Children from 4-11 will pay an extra charge 75% of the adult rate.
- Children 12 and above must pay full fare as adults.
- Peak Season Surcharge: Surcharge $45/adult and $35/child for Gala dinner applies if guests stay on board on 24/12, 25/12 and Lunar New Year (28, 29, 30, 31/01/2025).
- Holiday Surcharge: Surcharge $30/adult if guests stay onboard on Independence Day Sep 2, 2024, and $50/adult on April 30.
- On the second day (2-night itinerary), you will travel on a day boat and do not have access to the mother boat and your cabin until later in the afternoon.
- 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. Refunds will be processed between 5-7 business days.
20 customer reviews for Catherine Cruise
Score breakdown
Traveler rating
- Outstanding7
- Excellent12
- Very good1
- Good0
Traveler type
- Family with children5
- Groups of friends4
- Mature couples3
- Solo travellers3
- Young couples5
Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise.
Guest reviews
- 9.6James Patterson🇦🇺 Australia23-06-2025
Excellent
The cabins are stylish and quiet, the itinerary well paced, and the team genuinely friendly and helpful.
Mature couples - 9.6Chen Li🇨🇳 China22-02-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Family with children - 9.9Ananya Rao🇮🇳 India13-07-2025
Excellent
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Family with children - 9.9Emma Whitfield🇬🇧 United Kingdom13-03-2025
Excellent
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Mature couples - 10.0Daniel Schmidt🇩🇪 Germany12-08-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Young couples - 9.4Mihail Georgiev🇧🇬 Bulgaria09-01-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Groups of friends - 10.0Lucas Moreau🇫🇷 France06-04-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Young couples - 9.3Sofia Rossi🇮🇹 Italy05-05-2025
Excellent
The ship was spacious and modern. Our cabin was lovely with a balcony and a tub, and the views over the bay were amazing.
Solo travellers
Frequently Asked Questions
Transfers are an optional add-on. We offer a shared shuttle bus and private limousine that you can add during booking.
Yes — free cancellation up to 7 days before departure for a full refund, in line with our cruise policy.
Children of all ages are welcome; family cabins and child pricing are available on request.
Questions & Answers (600)
Looking for more info? Send your question and our Hanoi team will answer it here as soon as possible.
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Asked by patdecastro · 1 day, 15 hours ago
Do you have a family suite available for 3 adults on a 2 days 1 night trip in July, and how much does it cost?
1 answerAAnswered by Helen · 16 hours ago
Thank you for your interest in Catherine Cruise. Yes — our Family Suite comfortably fits 3 guests. For your dates the best available rate is around $315 per person including all meals on board. We also offer a round-trip shuttle between Hanoi and the harbour for $30 per person. Best regards.
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Asked by Akiko T. · 1 week ago
We are 6 people (4 in one room and 2 in another). Can you accommodate us, and which sightseeing stops are included on the Halong Bay route?
1 answerAAnswered by Annie (Ms.) · 6 days, 14 hours ago
For a group of 6 we recommend three cabins, two of which can be arranged as connecting cabins for your convenience. The Halong Bay itinerary visits the key highlights of the route — we have emailed you the full day-by-day program with all sightseeing stops. Best regards.
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Asked by Mariana · 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Can we book a round-trip shuttle service from our hotel in Hanoi, and is hotel pick-up included?
1 answerAAnswered by Phoebe · 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Yes, we offer both a shared shuttle bus and a private limousine transfer with door-to-door hotel pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter. You can add this during booking or simply let us know your hotel and we will arrange it. Best regards.
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