Is the transfer from Hanoi included?

Transfers are an optional add-on. We offer a shared shuttle bus and private limousine that you can add during booking.

Do you offer free cancellation?

Yes — free cancellation up to 7 days before departure for a full refund, in line with our cruise policy.

Are children allowed on board?

Children of all ages are welcome; family cabins and child pricing are available on request.

Free KayakingHalong Bay

Renea Cruise

Renea Cruise is a budget steel hull cruise launched in 2015, sailing Halong Bay with 11 cabins. Enjoy kayaking and swimming, fresh seafood dining and the best local price.

4.2(103 Reviews)

3 Days 2 Nights 11 Cabins Launched 2015

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$240 / person

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11 cabins on board · 3 Days 2 Nights

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Suite

Size: 18-20 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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US$530US$480

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Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults

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Duration

3 Days 2 Nights

Route

Halong Bay

Class

Budget

Cabins

11 Cabins

Hull

Steel hull

Launched

2015

About Renea Cruise

Renea Cruise sails the scenic waters of Halong Bay, departing from Tuan Chau Marina. Launched in 2015, the steel hull vessel offers 11 well-appointed cabins and a relaxed, attentive service that has earned a 8.4/10 rating from 103 guest reviews.

Onboard experiences include kayaking, swimming, caves, 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

RestaurantBar & LoungeSun DeckFree Wi-Fi

Activities & Experiences

CavesTai ChiSwimmingKayakingCooking ClassRestaurantBar & LoungeSun Deck

3 things we love most about Renea Cruise

Bai Tu Long Bay

Cong Do area

Thien Canh Son Cave

Cruise Itinerary

3 Days 2 Nights2 Days 1 Night

Programs and schedules subject to change due to weather conditions.

Route Map

Renea Cruise · 3 Days 2 Nights

1Tuan Chau Marina
2Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave
3Titop Island
4Luon Cave & Lagoon

Morning
After a three-hour drive to Halong, a shuttle bus takes you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi (at an additional cost). By midday, get to the Renea office at the Halong International Pier. To start the voyage, transfer by tender.
In The Afternoon
Before settling into the cabin, take advantage of a welcome drink and a safety briefing from the manager. Soon after, lunch is served as we continue our leisurely cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay. The first destination is Cap La Island, where you may swim in the pristine water or kayak through the karst. Return to the boat and take in the sundown celebration.
Evening
Enjoy a lavish buffet dinner in the dining room. You can play board games and puzzle games, go squid fishing, or just unwind in the cabin during your free time after supper. Included were lunch and dinner.

Morning
On the upper deck, early risers can enroll in a Tai Chi class. Savor your breakfast and prepare for the day trip. You are picked up at 9:00 by a day boat that sails to the innermost regions of Bai Tu Long Bay. Explore the tranquility and discover the way of life in Halong by taking a native sampan boat or kayak to the fishing village of Vung Vieng.
Afternoon
At noon, return to the dayboat and eat lunch. Have a brief nap. You have more time in the afternoon to go swimming and kayaking near Cong Dam. You may perhaps just kick back and remain on board. At 16:300, return to the main boat and join the other guests for the Sunset Party.
19:00
in the evening: Dinner will be provided. 20.30: You have free time to play games or try your hand at squid fishing. Included were breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Morning
Take a class in Tai Chi on the sundeck. After breakfast, carry on to Thien Canh Son Cave. Return to the ship to change into new clothes, pack your stuff, and open your cabin. Before a traditional Vietnamese lunch is served, take part in a traditional cooking demonstration. Sail to Halong International Harbor on the Renea cruise. Disembark at approximately noon. Included were breakfast and lunch.

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 Guide
Entrance fees and sightseeing tickets in Halong Bay
Cruise through Halong bay
All meals on board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation in air-conditioned cabin
Kayaking
Cooking demonstration
Welcome drinks, cold handkerchief
Tai Chi class
Insurance

Transfer service
Tips and other personal expenses
Surcharge for Christmas (24/12) & New Year’s Eve (31/12), Lunar New Year
All other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions

Check in on board: 12:30 PM
Check out: 11:00 AM
Return Hanoi: 3:30 PM
Children under 4 years old are FOC if sharing bed with parents Children from 4 to 8 years old are charged 50% adult if sharing bed with parents
Children from 9 to 11 years old are charged 75% adult if sharing bed with parents
Peak season surcharge: Surcharge of $30 per person per night applies for travel dates on 24th December and 31st December, and $25 per person for Lunar New Year.
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.

103 customer reviews for Renea Cruise

8.6ExcellentBased on 103 reviews

Score breakdown

Cruise quality

8.7

Food / Drink

8.4

Cabin quality

8.4

Staff quality

8.6

Entertainment

8.8

Traveler rating

Outstanding34
Excellent62
Very good5
Good2

Traveler type

Family with children19
Groups of friends23
Mature couples28
Solo travellers13
Young couples20

Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise.

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8.7James Patterson🇦🇺 Australia16-06-2025
Very good
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Mature couples
8.9Mihail Georgiev🇧🇬 Bulgaria16-01-2025
Very good
The cabins are stylish and quiet, the itinerary well paced, and the team genuinely friendly and helpful.
Groups of friends
9.0Sofia Rossi🇮🇹 Italy14-05-2025
Excellent
The cabins are stylish and quiet, the itinerary well paced, and the team genuinely friendly and helpful.
Solo travellers
8.6Daniel Schmidt🇩🇪 Germany13-08-2025
Very good
Amazing views, excellent service and a beautifully equipped cabin. The kayaking and cave visit were highlights.
Young couples
8.6Lucas Moreau🇫🇷 France13-04-2025
Very good
A peaceful, well-organised cruise away from the crowds. The cooking class and tai chi were a lovely touch.
Young couples
8.6Emma Whitfield🇬🇧 United Kingdom10-03-2025
Very good
Amazing views, excellent service and a beautifully equipped cabin. The kayaking and cave visit were highlights.
Mature couples
8.6Ananya Rao🇮🇳 India08-07-2025
Very good
Amazing views, excellent service and a beautifully equipped cabin. The kayaking and cave visit were highlights.
Family with children
8.7Chen Li🇨🇳 China05-02-2025
Very good
The cabins are stylish and quiet, the itinerary well paced, and the team genuinely friendly and helpful.
Family with children

Questions & Answers (323)

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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?
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Answered by Phoebe · 16 hours ago
Thank you for your interest in Renea Cruise. Yes — our Family Suite comfortably fits 3 guests. For your dates the best available rate is around $360 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 patdecastro · 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?
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Answered by Annie (Ms.) · 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 Sophie L. · 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Can we book a round-trip shuttle service from our hotel in Hanoi, and is hotel pick-up included?
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Answered 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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