Rita Cruise
Rita Cruise is a luxury steel hull cruise launched in 2022, sailing Lan Ha Bay with 34 cabins. Enjoy kayaking and swimming, fresh seafood dining and the best local price.
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Room Types & Prices
34 cabins on board · 3 Days 2 Nights
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Senior Balcony (lower deck)
Size: 28m² 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 Balcony (upper deck)
Size: 28m² 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
Add & book together
Senior Triple (lower deck)
Size: 28m² Max adults: 3
Bed options: 1 double + 1 single bed or 3 single 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 · 3 adults, 1 child
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Senior Triple (upper deck)
Size: 28m² Max adults: 3
Bed options: 1 double and 1 single 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 · 3 adults, 1 child
Add & book together
Royal Suite VIP
Size: 45m² 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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President Suite
Size: 85m² 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
Add & book together
Duration
3 Days 2 Nights
Route
Lan Ha Bay
Class
Luxury
Cabins
34 Cabins
Hull
Steel hull
Launched
2022
About Rita Cruise
Rita Cruise sails the scenic waters of Lan Ha Bay, departing from Got Harbour (Hai Phong). Launched in 2022, the steel hull vessel offers 34 well-appointed cabins and a relaxed, attentive service that has earned a 9.6/10 rating from 54 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 Rita Cruise
Cruise Itinerary
Programs and schedules subject to change due to weather conditions.
Route Map
Rita Cruise · 3 Days 2 Nights
- 1Lan Ha Bay
- 2Dark and Bright Cave
- 3Tra Bau Area
- 4Viet Hai Village
- 5Ba Trai Dao Islets
- 6Frog Pond Area
- Morning
Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina. Check in at the port.
- Afternoon
Transfered by speedboat for checkin onboard. Enjoy welcome drink and a safety briefing from the cruise manager. Checkin your cabin and enjoy a hearty Vietnamese lunch (buffet or set menu). The vessel starts sailing to Lan Ha Bay and crosses many fascinating rocky islands on the bay. The first stop is Dark-Bright Cave (Sang-Toi Cave). You can choose to kayak or take a sampan boat trip through the cave and enjoy the tranquil scenery. Then, the ship proceeds to Tra Bau Area where you can immerse yourself in the cool water around the boat. Back to the boat, enjoy tea party with freshly prepared snacks fruit. Take advantage of Happy Hour time to get the favorite drinks (Buy 2 get 1 free). You may not want to miss the cooking class by talented Chef with the delicious spring roll of Vietnam.
- Evening
Dinner is served at the restaurant. After dinner, you have free time try squid fishing on the 1st floor or listen to music, order drinks, sing Karaoke (registration in advance).
- Morning
Enjoy breakfast and prepare for the day excursions where you will explore further parts of Lan Ha Bay. At 8:20 - 8:45, embark on the day boat and head to Viet Hai village. Here you can join a biking trip or take an electric car around the rustic village to sightsee and know about the local life. Back to the small day-boat.
- Afternoon
Enjoy the lunch on the day boat. Take a rest and continue the exploration at Tai Keo Cave area - also called "Dragon eye". Here you can kayak to enjoy the calm bay and peaceful atmosphere. Later, the ship moves to Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) area - one of the best beaches in Lan Ha Bay. You can swim in the crystal clear water or sunbathe here. At 16:00 - 16:30, back to Rita Cruise and join the activities onboard or relax with Happy Hour.
- Evening
Savor dinner at 19:00. Free time for night activities.
- Morning
Wake up early and join Taichi at 6:30 - 7:00 am on the sundeck. Enjoy light breakfast at the restaurant while the ship start cruising to the next excursion. Stop at Frog Pond Area for swimming or kayaking for around 45 minutes. Back to the cabin to pack your luggage and check out at reception. Enjoy buffet lunch and admire the magnificent landscape on the way back to the harbor. Transferred by tender boat to Tuan Chau Pier. Return to the dock at around 11:20.
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.
- Entrance fees and service charge
- English speaking guide
- Luxury accommodation with A/C, shower, mini bar
- Kayaking
- Welcome drinks
- Full board meals
- Sunrise Tai Chi demonstration
- Insurance on-board.
- Cooking class on cruise
- Squid fishing
- Drinks
- Shuttle Bus Hanoi – Harbor – Hanoi
- Tips for tour guide and driver
- Personal expenses
- All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above
- Check-in: 12.00 am
- Check-out: 11.20 am
- Arrival time in Hanoi: 2:30 - 3:00 pm
- Guide: English Speaking Guide
- Child under 4 years sharing fully paid cabin with parents: No additional charge, limited to one child per cabin.
- Child from 4 to 11 sharing fully paid cabin with parents: Charge 75%, limited to one child per cabin
- Child from 12 and above are charged as adult
- Shuttle bus : $30/person/round trip, pick up and drop off from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter only by luxury limousine car
- Peak season surcharge: $35/person on 24 and 31 December, $25/person on 30 th April, 1st May, 2nd Sep, New Year Eve and Lunar New Year (16, 17, 18/02/2026)
- 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.
15 customer reviews for Rita Cruise
Score breakdown
Traveler rating
- Outstanding5
- Excellent9
- Very good1
- Good0
Traveler type
- Groups of friends2
- Family with children2
- Young couples1
- Mature couples1
Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise.
Guest reviews
- 9.4Ava Thompson🇦🇺 Australia31-07-2024
Excellent
High standard for service. Helen always stands by me at any time. Very dedicated.
Family with children - 9.6Natalia Ivanova🇺🇸 United States29-08-2024
Excellent
One-of-a-lifetime trip! The service was great. Very accommodating staff. Happy and Joe were outstanding. We enjoyed the tour very much. Thank you!
Young couples - 9.6Caroline🇺🇸 United States23-08-2024
Excellent
The trip was nothing short of interesting. Welcome with drink, quick check in, comfortable bed, delicious food. The location was magnificent and not too noisy as we thought at first. The schedule of Rita Cruise was superb. Highly recommend everyone!
Groups of friends - 9.5Jennifer🇺🇸 United States21-08-2024
Excellent
Rita Cruise was fancy and well furnished. The furniture was good. Our room was comfortable with a lovely view from the balcony. The bay was unbeatable. Good choice for family and couples’ vacation.
Family with children - 9.4Erik Lund🇩🇰 Denmark15-08-2024
Excellent
We had a really special time on RITA CRUISE. Hallie helped assist us with booking and double-checking before our arrival. The food on the boat was high quality it even catered for my dietary requirements. I met so many people who treated us so well.
Groups of friends - 9.4Maximilian🇩🇪 Germany08-08-2024
Excellent
Helpful staff. Nice room. Good facilities. Meals upon request on time.
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 (8)
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 Vidhi · 8 months ago
do you cater for Vegetarian dietary requirement?
1 answerAAnswered by Phoebe · 8 months ago
Dear Vidhi, I wish to advise you that Rita Cruise does have the Vegetarian meals available onboard. If you wish to check real-time occupancy or get the best quotation for your group, please do let me know. Kind regards, Phoebe
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Asked by KIM NGUYEN · 1 year ago
The price will include the transportation from Hanoi to Pier and back? (We'll stay at Eclipse Legend Hotel (old quarter).
1 answerAAnswered by Tearis · 1 year ago
Dear Kim Nguyen, Please be advised that the displayed price does not cover the transfer service. For the Rita Cruise, we offer the roundtrip transfer for 30 USD/person (by shuttle bus) and 165 USD/2 people (by private car). Please let us know your trip details so we can assist you further. Kind regards, Tearis
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Asked by Eduardo Speroni · 1 year ago
Hello, I'll be arriving at the Cat Bi Airport in the early morning. What time do I have to be in the Tuan Chau Marina to check in for the cruise?
1 answerAAnswered by Cindy · 1 year ago
Dear Eduardo Sperorni, You need to be at Tuan Chau between 11.30 - 12.00pm. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best regards, Cindy
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Asked by Anthony · 2 years ago
Are transfers included? We are staying at Vin Pearl, Halong Bay. If not, how much per person?
1 answerAAnswered by Bonnie · 2 years ago
Dear Anthony, All shuttle buses only pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter. If you stay at Vinpearl Halong before the trip, you can take a taxi to the cruise pier to join the cruise or we can also help arrange a private car for you at 45 USD/sedan car for 2 persons/one way. Should you need further assistance, please feel free to contact us. Best regards, Bonnie (Ms.)
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