Peony Cruise
Peony Cruise is a luxury steel hull cruise launched in 2018, sailing Lan Ha Bay with 20 cabins. Enjoy kayaking and swimming, fresh seafood dining and the best local price.
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20 cabins on board · 2 Days 1 Night
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Deluxe Balcony Cabin
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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Premium Balcony Cabin
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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Exclusive Suite
Size: 45 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
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Family Deluxe (3 pax)
Size: 56 m² Max adults: 3
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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Price for 01 cabin · 3 adults, 1 child
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Family Deluxe (4 pax)
Size: 56 m² Max adults: 4
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 · 4 adults, 1 child
Add & book together
Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Route
Lan Ha Bay
Class
Luxury
Cabins
20 Cabins
Hull
Steel hull
Launched
2018
About Peony Cruise
Peony Cruise sails the scenic waters of Lan Ha Bay, departing from Got Harbour (Hai Phong). Launched in 2018, the steel hull vessel offers 20 well-appointed cabins and a relaxed, attentive service that has earned a 9.7/10 rating from 339 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
3 things we love most about Peony Cruise
Cruise Itinerary
Programs and schedules subject to change due to weather conditions.
Route Map
Peony Cruise · 2 Days 1 Night
- 1Lan Ha Bay
- 2Cat Ba Island
- 3Tra Bau Area
- 4Trung Trang Cave
- Morning
Peony Cruises is set to depart at noon from Lot 34, Tuan Chau Marina, around 3 hours from Hanoi. If you book shuttle bus service, the pickup time is between 8:30 - 9:00am.
- Afternoon
Check in and enjoy welcome drink as well as safety instructions. Start cruising and explore Lan Ha Bay. You have lunch while the cruise passes stunning islets and islands. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. The first stop is Tra Bau Area with the tranquil scenery. You can swim or kayak to discover the bay.
- Early evening
Return to boat, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. You can order some drinks from the bar with hot deal BUY ONE GET ONE FREE at Happy Hour to chill on top deck or book a spa at the reception to refresh your body. There will be a cooking lession with one of the most famous Vietnamese cuisines called spring rolls.
- Evening
Deluxe dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting. Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.
- Early morning
Wake up early to join Taichi session and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lan Ha Bay at dawn. Have a light breakfast at the restaurant.
- Morning
We access Cat Ba Island and visit Trung Trang Cave - one of the highlights of the island with the stalactites and pristine beauty. (Transfer from Gia Luan Pier to Trung Trang Cave takes 30 minutes).
- 9:30am
At 9:30, visitors check out the cabin and make any incurred payments. You will enjoy a delightful brunch while the ship cruises back. We bid farewell at Tuan Chau Marina, this is the end of the program. We hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.
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.
- Taxes & Service Charges
- Welcome Cocktail
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
- Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
- Luxury en-suite Bathroom
- Meals on board during cruise program
- Tai Chi Session
- Cooking Class
- Insurance
- Kayaking
- Transfer from Hanoi to Halong and back (transfer time approximately 2.5 hours)
- Airfares, and Hotel Accommodation
- Visa to Vietnam
- Beauty Spa Services and Massage
- Beverages and Tobacco
- Tax, tips and other Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Surcharge for New Year, Christmas
- Check in on board: 12:10pm
- Check out: 11:35am
- 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 extra charge 75% of adult rate.
- Children 12 and above must pay full fare as adult.
- Peak season surcharge: Surcharge $60/person for Gala dinner applies if guests stay on board on December 24th and/or December 31st, and Lunar New Year 2027 (5, 6, 7, 8/2/2027)
- Shuttle bus: $35/person (adults and children round trip). Pick up point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House
- 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.
339 customer reviews for Peony Cruise
Score breakdown
Traveler rating
- Outstanding112
- Excellent203
- Very good17
- Good7
Traveler type
- Young couples3
- Mature couples2
- Groups of friends1
Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise.
Guest reviews
- 9.2Thomas Fischer🇩🇪 Germany30-05-2025
Excellent
Lovely ship. All the staff were friendly. They paid attention to every single need. Highly appreciated that.
Young couples - 9.0Harry Johnson🇬🇧 United Kingdom21-05-2025
Excellent
Food was tasty and plentiful. Kind and polite crew team.
Young couples - 10.0Natalia Petrova🇷🇺 Russia14-05-2025
Outstanding
Well worth the money. Halong was fantastic. Although many people and boats at the same time, it is expected. The tour was well planned and managed from start to finish. The staff made it more enjoyable with great service and hospitality. Food diets were all taken care of. We enjo
Young couples - 8.9Sofia Santos🇵🇹 Portugal13-06-2025
Very good
Our Premium room was excellent with view, comfortable bed, clean bathroom. Peony team worked efficiently, always listened to our requests.
Mature couples - 9.4Samuel Patrick Hall🇨🇦 Canada07-06-2025
Excellent
Exceptional staff. Clean and nice room. Abundant food.
Groups of friends - 9.7Zoltán Molnár🌍 Hungary03-07-2025
Excellent
Can’t compliment Peony Cruise and its team enough. It was our anniversary and we felt so special. Thank you for great hospitality and attentiveness. Would love to come back and stay for 2 nights.
Mature 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 (1076)
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 Amy Brown · 1 month ago
The family room it says double bed or 2 beds but says it houses 6 people? How do you house 6 in two beds? Looking for a room for four but beds in different room or with a divider
1 answerAAnswered by Annie · 1 month ago
Dear Amy Brown, Regarding the Family Deluxe cabin, it typically accommodates 4 people, or 5 with an extra bed. This option consists of two connected cabins, and you may choose either one double bed or two twin beds for each room. Best regards, Annie (Ms.)
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Asked by Jen · 2 months ago
Hi, would it be possible to book the cruise with pick up from Hanoi, but drop off in Ninh Binh as that's our next destination so saves us going back to Hanoi to make our way to Ninh Binh straight away? We'll also have our rucksacks as we'll have checked out of our hotel that morning is that ok?
1 answerAAnswered by Phoebe · 2 months ago
Dear Jen, We do provide transportation Hanoi - Halonng - Ninh binh with sharing limousine bus at 40USD/person. Regards, Phoebe
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Asked by Marnie Idec · 2 months ago
I read that kayaking has been suspended in Lan Ha Bay. If I book a June cruise will kayaking be available.
1 answerAAnswered by Phoebe · 2 months ago
Dear Marnie, Kayaking is still available on Peony cruise and activities are permitted in the Tra Bau - Ao Ech area, so please do not worry. Regards, Phoebe
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Asked by Jenny · 2 months ago
Hi, is there a smoking are onboard?
1 answerAAnswered by Helen · 2 months ago
Dear Jenny, Yes, smoking is permitted on the room balconies or on the sundeck of the cruise. Best regards, Helen
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Asked by Bradley Farquharson · 2 months ago
If we are travelling with a large suitcase, can we bring this on the cruise? If not is there a service for use to leave the suitcase with you?
1 answerAAnswered by Madie · 2 months ago
Dear Bradley, Regarding your concern, due to limited space on the bus and in the cabin, we suggest that you leave the big suitcases at the hotel and bring only the small one with you for your convenience. Regards, Madie (Ms.)
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Asked by Rob Jemmett · 3 months ago
What time do you drop off back in Hanoi. We will be flying out that afternoon/evening to SGN
1 answerAAnswered by Phoebe · 3 months ago
Dear Rob, If you book the transportation with us, our shared limousine bus will get back to Hanoi center around 14.30 Pm. I hope you can plan your trip accordingly. Regards, Phoebe
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Asked by Rachael Lonsdale · 3 months ago
We are looking at booking the 29th May and wondered if there is a transfer available from Ninh Binh hotel Tam Coc Orchid hotel to boat then return to Hanoi to out hotel in Hoan Kiem Hanoi. We understand not included in price so please advise costs. Thank you
1 answerAAnswered by Phoebe · 3 months ago
Dear Rachael Lonsdale, We do provide transportation Ninh Binh - Halong - Hanoi at 35USD/person. However, if you wish to book the Peony Cruise, it's unfortunately Peony is no longer available on your trip date commencing on 29th May. Therefore, can we help to find you alternative option, please? Regards, Phoebe
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Asked by suzanne hermans · 3 months ago
interested in 2 rooms july 18...is there pickup from hotel in hanoi? and what time would we be back in hanoi on july 19?
1 answerAAnswered by Annie · 3 months ago
Dear Suzanne, We are pleased to offer a summer promotion rate of USD 260/Deluxe Balcony cabin. Regarding your questions about transportation, we do provide a pickup service from hotels in Hanoi. The round-trip transfer between Hanoi and Halong Bay costs USD 35 per person. On July 19th, you can expect to be back in Hanoi at approximately 2:30 PM. Best regards, Annie (Ms.)
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