Grand Pioneers Cruise
Grand Pioneers Cruise is a luxury steel hull cruise launched in 2023, sailing Halong Bay with 55 cabins. Enjoy kayaking and swimming, fresh seafood dining and the best local price.
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55 cabins on board · 2 Days 1 Night
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Ocean Suite
Size: 30 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed or 2 Beds
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
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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Ocean Suite Balcony (Partial View)
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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Signature Suite
Size: 41 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
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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Pearl Suite
Size: 42 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: 1 round bed
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
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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Ocean Suite Triple
Size: 45 m² Max adults: 3
Bed options: 3 Beds
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 · 3 adults, 1 child
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Executive Suite
Size: 45 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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Veranda Suite
Size: 45 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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Essence Suite
Size: 60 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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Oceania Suite
Size: 95 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
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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President Suite
Size: 109 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
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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The Owner's Suite
Size: 150 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: 2 Double Beds or 4 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
Add & book together
Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Route
Halong Bay
Class
Luxury
Cabins
55 Cabins
Hull
Steel hull
Launched
2023
About Grand Pioneers Cruise
Grand Pioneers Cruise sails the scenic waters of Halong Bay, departing from Tuan Chau Marina. Launched in 2023, the steel hull vessel offers 55 well-appointed cabins and a relaxed, attentive service that has earned a 9.8/10 rating from 157 guest reviews.
Onboard experiences include kayaking, swimming, caves, cooking class, tai chi, with fresh local seafood served throughout the 3 days 2 nights 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 Grand Pioneers Cruise
Cruise Itinerary
Programs and schedules subject to change due to weather conditions.
Route Map
Grand Pioneers Cruise · 2 Days 1 Night
- 1Halong Bay
- 2Sung Sot Cave
- 3Luon Cave
- Morning
Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina after a 2.5-hour drive (if using our transfer). Embark on Grand Pioneers Cruise at noon. Enjoy a welcome drink at Cloud Nine restaurant while the cruise manager gives a short briefing about safety and cruise.
- Evening
Dinner is served in the Dining on the Bay restaurant. After dinner, you can try squid fishing, playing poker, ordering a favorite cocktail from the varied menu, and watching the night scenery. Overnight onboard.
- Morning
Start a new day with a Taichi session on the top deck. Enjoy light breakfast in the restaurant or in your private cabin. The next stop is Luon Cave - a tranquil area for taking a sampan boat rowed by a local.
- 9:30
Check out time at reception, then enjoy the brunch buffet while the vessel cruises back to the harbor. Disembarkation at around 10:45 am.
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.
- Fully equipped luxury en-suite guest room with chilled water central air- con and marble bathroom
- All meals onboard (1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 light breakfast, 1 brunch buffet)
- Speedboat transfers
- Welcome drink
- Daily fresh water in room amenity
- Canapé during the Happy Hour
- Tai chi, gym, four seasons and salt water, swimming pool, table soccer, and kid's club
- Activities: cave visiting, squid fishing, kayaking
- Wifi, satellite - HD LED TV onboard
- English and Vietnamese speaking guides
- Onboard insurance
- VAT
- Transportation: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
- Beverages
- Spa (spa and massage)
- Karaoke, cigar and wine lounge, use of conference facilities, 3D golf simulator
- Tips and other personal expenses
- Personal travel/health insurance
- Peak season surcharge
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Check-in on board: 12:00pm – 12:30pm
- Check-out / disembark: 9:30am – 11:00am (final day, after brunch)
- Children under 5 sharing existing bedding: free of charge (max 1 child per cabin)
- Children 5–11 sharing with 2 adults: 75% of the adult rate
- Children from 12 are charged as adults
- Single occupancy supplement: +70% of the per-person rate
- Peak surcharge applies on national holidays, Christmas & Lunar New Year
- A maximum of 2 adults + 1 child, or 3 adults, per standard cabin
- A 20% deposit is required to confirm your booking; the balance is due on the cruise day
- Secure online payment by Visa, Mastercard, JCB or bank transfer
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure for a full refund
- Cancellation 3–7 days before departure: 50% charge
- Cancellation within 48 hours or no-show: 100% charge
- Free amendment of travel dates once, subject to availability (up to 7 days before departure)
- Instant e-confirmation and voucher sent to your email after payment
157 customer reviews for Grand Pioneers Cruise
Score breakdown
Traveler rating
- Outstanding52
- Excellent94
- Very good8
- Good3
Traveler type
- Young couples4
- Mature couples3
Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise.
Guest reviews
- 10.0Ava Lindberg🇸🇪 Sweden28-03-2025
Outstanding
Worth 100000/10. The best service quality we have known. Excellent food, diverse and attractive menu, we especially like quanninh seafood. Every space on the boat is spacious and clean.
Young couples - 10.0Ethan Williams🇨🇦 Canada25-03-2025
Outstanding
To begin with, we were picked up by a VIP limousine. The driver went inside the hotel lobby to pick us up and dropped us off in front of the waiting lounge after a journey of approximately 2.5 hour driving. We couldn't believe how beautiful the ship was, it must be a super yacht. The whole interior and design were completely different from what we had ever experienced. I really appreciated the effort of the staff as they tried to do their job well while always keeping a smile on their faces. All the activities were planned wisely, they always knew the perfect time to start an activity. I wish I could extend my trip for another night instead of 2D1N as originally planned.
Young couples - 9.8Chiara De Luca🇮🇹 Italy21-03-2025
Excellent
We had a great choice on this ship. Everything was planned wonderfully. Delicious food, beautiful scenery, the experience was second to none. The cruise manager guy approached us and did so much to help. Felt like we were special guests. Really loved this trip.
Mature couples - 10.0Putri Ayu Lestari🌍 Indonesia19-04-2025
Outstanding
Well organized tour from start to finish. The pick up in Hanoi and welcome at the port were smooth. The staff always made sure we all informed of tour and felt comfortable. Diverse facilities and activities onboard. The bay view was superb. Highly recommended.
Mature couples - 10.0Nathaniel Bennett🇬🇧 United Kingdom18-03-2025
Outstanding
Grand Pioneers is a cut above all other options in Ha Long Bay. The waiting lounge is very modern, clean and staff are very professional. Cruise manager is very friendly, restaurant manager she tried to accommodate us. What a great experience, really recommend.
Mature couples - 9.8Tanaka Hiroshi🇯🇵 Japan12-03-2025
Excellent
Our big family booked 4 rooms on Grand Pioneers. All rooms were spacious and clean. The service was excellent. Food was delicious. Plenty of activities for both adults and children.
Young couples - 9.9Fernando🇪🇸 Spain07-04-2025
Excellent
What a memorable trip. Grand Pioneers Cruise is new and modern. All facilities are great. The team is very courteous and accommodating. We love the food and room very much. Highly recommended.
Young couples
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 (442)
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 Monique · 1 week, 3 days ago
Hi! The best Summer Super Deal 2026 is only $490/Ocean Suite including round trip bus transfer from Hanoi for 2 persons. What about 3 adults? Can I enjoy any discount with Summer Super Deal? Thank you.
1 answerAAnswered by Joyce · 1 week ago
Dear Monique, We'd love to have you take advantage of our Summer Super Deal! For three adults, we can offer the Ocean Suite Triple for $735, which includes the round-trip transfer from Hanoi. This special promotion is available for all stays between May 1st and September 30, 2026. Warm regards, Joyce
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Asked by Le Phung · 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Our family is (Husband, Wife and teen daughter were interested in the Essence Suite. We do not want to book two rooms but wanted to stay in the room together. Are you able to provide a rollaway bed so we can be together?
1 answerAAnswered by Annie · 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Dear Le Phung, We can certainly provide an extra bed to accommodate your family of three in the Essence Suite. Best regards, Annie (Ms.)
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Asked by Daniel Lee · 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Ocean Suite Triple, size 45 sqm for 3 beds, 3 adults. How much?
1 answerAAnswered by Hallie · 3 weeks ago
Hi Daniel, The rate for the Ocean Suite Triple cabin (45 sqm for 3 adults) is 680 USD per cabin. Please let us know if you would like to proceed with a booking or if you have any other questions. Best regards, Hallie
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Asked by Daniel Lee · 3 weeks, 2 days ago
1. Is the transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter to Halong Bay? Time to pick up. 2. Lunch and Dinner - What is the menu? My friend is allergy to seafood, what is the alternative?
1 answerAAnswered by Hallie · 3 weeks ago
Hi Daniel, Please see the details below:
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Asked by Rebecca P · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Do you do interconnecting rooms for families?
1 answerAAnswered by Phoebe · 2 months, 1 week ago
Dear Rebecca, I wish to inform you that Grand Pioneers only has the Executive rooms connecting pair available on their boat. Also they have the Ocean Triple room in case if you are traveling in group of 3 people. Regards, Phoebe
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