Hermes Cruise
Hermes Cruise is a luxury steel hull cruise launched in 2023, 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 · 3 Days 2 Nights
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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
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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
3 Days 2 Nights
Route
Halong Bay
Class
Luxury
Cabins
18 Cabins
Hull
Steel hull
Launched
2023
About Hermes Cruise
Hermes Cruise sails the scenic waters of Halong Bay, departing from Tuan Chau Marina. Launched in 2023, the steel hull vessel offers 18 well-appointed cabins and a relaxed, attentive service that has earned a 9.6/10 rating from 102 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 Hermes Cruise
Cruise Itinerary
Programs and schedules subject to change due to weather conditions.
Route Map
Hermes Cruise · 3 Days 2 Nights
- 1Tuan Chau Marina
- 2Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave
- 3Titop Island
- 4Luon Cave & Lagoon
- Morning
After a 2.5-hour trip to Tuan Chau bay, you will be picked up from your accommodation in the Old Quarter neighborhood of Hanoi (surcharge). Board the vessel and settle into your accommodations.
- Afternoon
Enjoy a filling meal as Hermes Cruise sails to Halong Bay. The ship docks near Luon Cave, where you may have a kayaking adventure or just kick back on a local's sampan boat while taking in the views. I went on to Titop Island later to go swimming and trekking. Take a dip in the ocean, unwind on the white sand beach, or ascend more than 400 steps to the summit for a bird's-eye view of Halong. After that, get return to the ship to take part in a SunSet party or schedule a massage to treat yourself. Lovebirds of Vietnamese food will not be able to resist watching a culinary demonstration including spring rolls, the most traditional dish.
- Evening
Savor a set menu supper in the restaurant's opulent, private area. After that, you can try your hand at squid fishing, get a drink, and mingle with other passengers in your spare time. Included were lunch and dinner.
- Morning
If you're up early, consider taking a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. After breakfast, get ready for the day excursion by packing a few things. Around 8:30, a day boat gets you up and takes you to Halong Bay's deeper areas. Dong Tien Lake and the Trong Cave (Drum Cave) area are the first stops. Here, you can kayak and swim to explore the rocky slopes.
- Afternoon
We eat lunch on the day boat. You will go to Me Cung Cave or Pearl Farm later. Once you reach the mother boat, you can relax until dinnertime. You have the option of relaxing on the sun loungers on the upper deck or participating in the culinary class, Happy Hour, or Sunset Party.
- Evening
Savor a set menu of fusion cuisine. Time to kill during the evening. Included were breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Morning
A Tai Chi class would be the ideal way to begin the day. Savor a small breakfast as the boat sails to the Surprise Cave region, which spans 10,000 square meters and is the largest cave in Halong Bay. After spending nearly an hour there, head back to Hermes Cruise to finish checking out. On the return trip to the harbor, there will be a breakfast buffet served in the dining room. Around 11:30 am, disembark at Tuan Chau Harbor. 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.
- 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 an extra charge 75% of the adult rate.
- Children 11 and above must pay full fare as adults.
- 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 2024
- 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.
- 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.
102 customer reviews for Hermes Cruise
Score breakdown
Traveler rating
- Outstanding34
- Excellent61
- Very good5
- Good2
Traveler type
- Family with children19
- Groups of friends14
- Mature couples27
- Solo travellers23
- Young couples19
Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise.
Guest reviews
- 9.4Mihail Georgiev🇧🇬 Bulgaria23-01-2025
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.
Groups of friends - 9.8Ananya Rao🇮🇳 India21-07-2025
Excellent
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Family with children - 9.6James Patterson🇦🇺 Australia21-06-2025
Excellent
Amazing views, excellent service and a beautifully equipped cabin. The kayaking and cave visit were highlights.
Mature couples - 10.0Daniel Schmidt🇩🇪 Germany18-08-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Young couples - 9.6Chen Li🇨🇳 China18-02-2025
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.
Family with children - 9.9Emma Whitfield🇬🇧 United Kingdom13-03-2025
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.
Mature couples - 10.0Lucas Moreau🇫🇷 France10-04-2025
Excellent
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Young couples - 9.3Sofia Rossi🇮🇹 Italy07-05-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
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 (482)
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 Lucas · 1 day, 15 hours ago
Do you have a family suite available for 3 adults on a 3 days 2 nights trip in July, and how much does it cost?
1 answerAAnswered by Annie (Ms.) · 16 hours ago
Thank you for your interest in Hermes Cruise. Yes — our Family Suite comfortably fits 3 guests. For your dates the best available rate is around $473 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 Mariana · 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 Daisy · 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 Daniel R. · 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 Grace · 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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