Nostalgia Cruise
Nostalgia Cruise is a luxury steel hull cruise launched in 2023, sailing Lan Ha Bay with 10 cabins. Enjoy kayaking and swimming, fresh seafood dining and the best local price.
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Room Types & Prices
10 cabins on board · 3 Days 2 Nights
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Princess 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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Queen 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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King Suite
Size: 34 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
Lan Ha Bay
Class
Luxury
Cabins
10 Cabins
Hull
Steel hull
Launched
2023
About Nostalgia Cruise
Nostalgia Cruise sails the scenic waters of Lan Ha Bay, departing from Got Harbour (Hai Phong). Launched in 2023, the steel hull vessel offers 10 well-appointed cabins and a relaxed, attentive service that has earned a 9.6/10 rating from 146 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
3 things we love most about Nostalgia Cruise
Cruise Itinerary
Programs and schedules subject to change due to weather conditions.
Route Map
Nostalgia Cruise · 3 Days 2 Nights
- 1Got Harbour (Hai Phong)
- 2Lan Ha Bay Anchorage
- 3Dark & Bright Cave
- 4Viet Hai Village
- Morning
Our shuttle bus picks you up at Hanoi Old Quarter and starts a 2.5-hour drive to Tuan Chau Marina, Halong Bay. Be welcomed aboard with a welcome drink, then listen to the safety briefing from the cruise manager. Enjoy lunch while Nostalgia Cruise moves further to Lan Ha Bay.
- Afternoon
Progress by bus to Trung Trang cave - the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. Then, back to the vessel and move to the second attraction - Tra Bau. It is time for you to immerse yourself in the crystal clear water before coming back for Happy Hour at 18:00. Relax on the top deck and watch the magnificent sunset view or join the cooking class with a Vietnamese traditional dish.
- Evening
Dinner is served at 19:15 with the fusion Asian - Western cuisine. After dinner, you have free time to order drinks at the bar, try squid fishing, watch movies, or relax in your cabin.
- Morning
Wake up early for dawn view and Taichi session on the top deck. Enjoy breakfast and pack your belongings before being transferred to the day boat and moving to Cat Ba Island. Get on Cat Ba Island. You can opt to ride a bike or use an electric car to discover Viet Hai Village - one of the most ancient villages on the island. Back to the day boat and enjoy lunch.
- Afternoon
Swim at an untouched area on Lan Ha Bay. Back to Nostalgia at around 17:00 and ready for Sunset time and Happy Hour.
- Evening
Dinner is served. Freetime with onboard activities.
- Morning
Dawn-lovers may join a Taichi session on the sundeck to relax muscles and enjoy the fresh air. Light breakfast is served in the dining area. The cruise stops at Ao Ech area - a quiet and calm place for kayaking and watching the limestone rocks. Back to the cruise at 9:30 am to freshen up before checking out the cabin. Enjoy a hearty brunch while the cruise back to Tuan Chau Marina. Disembark at around 11:30 am. Back to Hanoi at 15:00 approx.
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.
- English speaking in-house tour guide on boat
- All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries, (01 lunches, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast, 01 brunch) for 2 days 1 night, (02 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts, 01 brunch) for 3 days 2 nights
- Kayaking, Cooking class, Tai chi exercise, Swimming (if the weather permits), Movies, Squid fishing, Music entertainment, satellite TV, Local wine experience, Tea ceremony
- Sightseeing entrance fees
- Luxury cabin with A/C
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, fresh flower and fresh fruits basket, two bottle of mineral water in each cabin
- Airfare, visa arrangements
- Transportation
- Beauty Spa Services & Massage
- Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Check in on board: 12:00 PM
- Check out: 11:00 PM
- Return Hanoi: 15:00 PM
- 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 sharing the same cabin with parents will pay an extra 75% of the adult rate.
- Children aged 12 and above must pay full fare as an adult.
- Peak season surcharge: Surcharge of $40 per adult and $30 per child per night applies for travel dates on 24th December, 31st December, and 28 January 2025 (Lunar New Year Eve). Surcharge of $30 per adult and $20 per child per night applies for travel date on Lunar New Year (29,30, 31/01/2025)
- 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 (for 3 days/2 nights itinerary)
- 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.
146 customer reviews for Nostalgia Cruise
Score breakdown
Traveler rating
- Outstanding48
- Excellent88
- Very good7
- Good3
Traveler type
- Family with children38
- Groups of friends31
- Mature couples23
- Solo travellers17
- Young couples37
Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise.
Guest reviews
- 10.0Chen Li🇨🇳 China22-02-2025
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 - 9.6Daniel Schmidt🇩🇪 Germany20-08-2025
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.
Young couples - 10.0James Patterson🇦🇺 Australia17-06-2025
Excellent
The cabins are stylish and quiet, the itinerary well paced, and the team genuinely friendly and helpful.
Mature couples - 9.9Sofia Rossi🇮🇹 Italy15-05-2025
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 - 9.9Mihail Georgiev🇧🇬 Bulgaria15-01-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Groups of friends - 9.6Lucas Moreau🇫🇷 France12-04-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Young couples - 9.3Emma Whitfield🇬🇧 United Kingdom11-03-2025
Excellent
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Mature couples - 9.4Ananya Rao🇮🇳 India05-07-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Family with children
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 (606)
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 Ben · 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 Daisy · 16 hours ago
Thank you for your interest in Nostalgia Cruise. Yes — our Family Suite comfortably fits 3 guests. For your dates the best available rate is around $435 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 Lan Ha Bay route?
1 answerAAnswered by Grace · 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 Lan Ha 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 Helen · 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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