Hermes Cruise
Hermes Cruise is a luxury steel hull cruise launched in 2020, sailing Halong Bay with 18 cabins. Enjoy kayaking and swimming, fresh seafood dining and the best local price.
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Room Types & Prices
18 cabins on board · 2 Days 1 Night
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Junior Suite
Size: 28 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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Senior Suite
Size: 30 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
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Includes taxes & fees
Best Value!
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
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Royal Suite
Size: 47 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
Add & book together
President Suite
Size: 64 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
Add & book together
Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Route
Halong Bay
Class
Luxury
Cabins
18 Cabins
Hull
Steel hull
Launched
2022
About Hermes Cruise
Hermes Cruise sails the scenic waters of Halong Bay, departing from Tuan Chau Marina. Launched in 2020, the steel hull vessel offers 18 well-appointed cabins and a relaxed, attentive service that has earned a 9.6/10 rating from 41 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 Hermes Cruise
Cruise Itinerary
Programs and schedules subject to change due to weather conditions.
Route Map
Hermes Cruise · 2 Days 1 Night
- 1Halong Bay
- 2Ti Top Island
- 3Sung Sot Cave
- 4Luon Cave
- Morning
Get picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter area (surcharge) and start a 2.5-hour drive to Tuan Chau harbor. Embark on the boat and check in your cabin.
- Afternoon
Savor a hearty lunch while Hermes Cruise sets sail to Halong Bay. The ship puts anchor at Luon Cave where you can participate in kayaking or relax on a sampan boat rowed by a local to admire the scenery. Later, progress to Titop Island for swimming and hiking. You can immerse in the seawater, relax on the sandy beach, or climb up over 400 steps to reach the peak and watch the panoramic view of Halong. Then, back to the vessel, enjoy Sun Set party, or book a massage service to pamper yourself. Those who are in love with Vietnamese cuisine cannot miss a cooking demonstration with the most traditional dish called spring rolls.
- Evening
Enjoy set menu dinner in a luxurious and intimate space of the restaurant. After that, your free time can give squid fishing a try or order some drinks and socialize with other passengers.
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.
- Full furnished deluxe en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water, snack
- English Speaking Guide
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
- All meals on board
- Cooking demonstration
- Tai Chi Session
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Kayaking
- Fishing equipment, movie, exciting games
- Fruits and local green tea (in sunset party)
- 2 bottles of mineral water in rooms
- On board insurance
- Transfer
- Beverages
- VAT tax
- Personal expenses
- Holiday surcharge
- Tips and other personal expenses
- All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above
- Check in on board: 12:00pm
- Check out: 11:30am
- Return Hanoi: 3:00pm
- 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 extra charge 75% of adult rate.
- Children 11 and above must pay full fare as adult.
- Peak season surcharge: Surcharge $50/adult and $40/child for Gala dinner applies if guests stay on board on December 24th and/or December 31st. Surcharge $25/person/night on Lunar New Year (16, 17, 18, 19/02/2026).
- On the second day you will travel on day boat and do not have access to 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 send to us via email. Refund will be processed between 5-7 business days.
109 customer reviews for Hermes Cruise
Score breakdown
Traveler rating
- Outstanding36
- Excellent65
- Very good6
- Good2
Traveler type
- Mature couples3
- Groups of friends2
- Young couples1
Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise.
Guest reviews
- 10.0Imogen Wilson🇬🇧 United Kingdom27-03-2025
Outstanding
Very memorable time with Hermes Cruise. Halong Bay was absolutely incredible! The staff were exceptional, especially our cruise manager, Tommy. We felt totally taken care of the whole time. Breathtaking scenery, fun activities. And the food was amazing. Highly recommend Hermes Cr
Mature couples - 9.6Sok Sreymom🌍 Cambodia19-03-2025
Excellent
Mr Lam was the best host. He was funny, informative and helpful all the time. The vessel was clean ad well maintained.
Mature couples - 8.8Ruby Taylor🇦🇺 Australia17-05-2025
Very good
Excellent scenery. Our room was spacious and clean. The balcony was a plus.
Young couples - 9.6Catherine Davies🇬🇧 United Kingdom12-04-2025
Excellent
Nice experience overall. Our guide Tommy was kind and helpful. Spacious and comfortable room. Love the view and the balcony. Cave and the kayaking trip were fantastic. Definitely suggest the Hermes cruise to everyone.
Groups of friends - 9.0Pavel Ivanov🇷🇺 Russia06-05-2025
Excellent
Great ambiance with nice people.
Mature couples - 9.6Max Miller🇦🇺 Australia05-04-2025
Excellent
Me and my friends can't recommend it enough! The staff were welcoming and very helpful throughout the tour. Tommy was really professional. And a special mention to Jack and Thu (and the other wait staff) for taking care of us. Our rooms were clean and well equipped. Overall, ever
Groups of friends
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 (172)
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 JOHN OHALLORAN · 1 month ago
1. Could you send me a copy of the drinks menu? (I noticed you recently sent it to another person). 2. Does the shuttle drop off at the Melia Hanoi in the French Quarter? (We will not need to be picked up because we will be heading to Ha Long from Ninh Binh.) Thanks!
1 answerAAnswered by Helen · 1 month ago
Dear John, Regarding your questions, I can confirm that the shuttle can drop you off at the Melia Hanoi in the French Quarter. I've sent you the drink menu via email for your reference. Best regards, Helen
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Asked by arun kumar · 3 months ago
i wish to be picked up from hotel in hanoi & secondly , what time does cruise end on day 2 ? and i wish to be dropped back to airport in hanoi
1 answerAAnswered by Phoebe · 3 months ago
Dear Arun, Our sharing bus can help to pick up & drop off at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter area. If you wish to be dropped off at Noi Bai airport, we can help arrange a private connecting car after the tour to get you there. Regards, Phoebe
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Asked by David · 4 months ago
Hello, is there a drink package to buy for the cruise or are all drinks bought individually? Can you buy bottles of wine for dinner? What a the average cost of drinks. Are park entry fees included? Thank you
1 answerAAnswered by Phoebe · 4 months ago
Dear Mr David, I wish to advise you that you can choose and buy the drinks onboard with your personal expenses. I have emailed you the drinks menu for your reference. Kind regards, Phoebe
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Asked by Chenyang Jiang · 5 months ago
Is it possible for us to take the shuttle bus back to Hanoi one day after the end of the cruise? We really want to visit cat ba island after the cruise. Also we would really appreciate it if you could help us book a boat to cat ba island.
1 answerAAnswered by Helen · 5 months ago
Dear Chenyang Jiang, We can certainly arrange the shuttle bus back to Hanoi for you one day after your cruise ends. Please note that you will need to make your own way back to the cruise pier to join the bus, which departs for Hanoi at approximately 10:30 AM. Regarding your visit to Cat Ba Island, you can book a ferry or a taxi to travel there. Best regards, Helen
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Asked by Ranya Gouyez · 5 months ago
Hello, do you still offer a free shuttle bus service from Hanoi old quarter hotels ? If so, what time will the bus pick us up?
1 answerAAnswered by Helen · 5 months ago
Dear Ranya, Yes we still offer free shuttle bus from Hanoi Old Quarter hotels for Hermes Cruise. Pick up time is usually around 8:00 - 8:30 am. Best regards, Helen
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Asked by Feng · 8 months ago
Hi, I'd like to know if the itinerary will be cancelled when the weather is extremely bad (e.g., there's a typhoon). If it is cancelled, will I get a refund or how that situation will be arranged?
1 answerAAnswered by Tracy · 8 months ago
Dear Feng, Regarding cancellations due to extremely bad weather, please note that local authorities make the final decision to cancel or delay tours for the safety of all passengers. Our policy for weather-related cancellations is as follows: 1/If the tour is cancelled with prior notice: A full refund will be issued. 2/If the tour is cancelled midway through: You will be charged for services already rendered, such as a shortened cruise, meals, or shuttle bus transport, depending on the specific circumstances.
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Asked by Nishant Dubey · 8 months ago
Hi, We would like to book 2 days 1 night cruise for 19th Jan 2026. Pls advise 1) if there are any family cabins for all of us to stay together or do we need to book 2 room? 2) will the shuttle bus pick and drop be included in the price? 3) Can a birthday cake be arranged for my daughter's bday on 19th Jan evening? Regards, Nish
1 answerAAnswered by Annie · 8 months ago
Dear Nishant Dubey, For your family of 4, we suggest you can consider 2 Junior Suite connecting for your convenience. For Hermes Cruise, we currently offer free shuttle bus Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi. Regarding your daughter's birthday, if her birthday is on the cruise trip, the cruise organizer will prepare you a small cake to celebrate it. Best regards, Annie (Ms.)
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Asked by Graeme Greyling · 12 months ago
Hi, pls can you share link or pictures of free shuttle from Hanoi old quarter. Also does the Junior or Senior suite have a shower or only a bath? thanks
1 answerAAnswered by Annie · 12 months ago
Dear Graeme Greyling, I have emailed you the bus's images for your reference. Besides, the rooms offer both showers and bathtubs. Best regards, Annie (Ms.)
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