Serenity Explorer Cruises 5* Serenity Premium Cruises 5*
Serenity Explorer Cruises 5* Serenity Premium Cruises 5* is a budget day cruise on Cat Ba Island, perfect for travellers short on time. Visit the bay's highlights with lunch, kayaking and cave exploration included.
Duration
Day Cruise
Route
Cat Ba Island
Class
Budget
Cabins
Day Cruise
Hull
Steel hull
Launched
2022
About Serenity Explorer Cruises 5* Serenity Premium Cruises 5*
Serenity Explorer Cruises 5* Serenity Premium Cruises 5* sails the scenic waters of Cat Ba Island, departing from Got Harbour (Hai Phong). Launched in 2022, this day cruise and a relaxed, attentive service that has earned a 8.8/10 rating from 159 guest reviews.
Onboard experiences include kayaking, caves, swimming, with fresh local seafood served throughout the day cruise program. Our local team personally inspects every cruise so you book with confidence at the best available rate.
Onboard Facilities
Activities & Experiences
5 things we love most about Serenity Explorer Cruises 5* Serenity Premium Cruises 5*
Cruise Inclusions & Options
Everything that is and isn't covered, plus our cruise & booking policies.
- Day cruise with set-menu seafood lunch
- Kayaking & cave visit
- English-speaking cruise guide
- Kayaking & sightseeing as per itinerary
- Entrance & sightseeing fees
- Round-trip transfer Hanoi ↔ Harbour (optional add-on)
- Drinks & beverages
- Tips & personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Peak-season & holiday surcharge
- Check-in on board: 12:00pm – 12:30pm
- Check-out / disembark: 4:30pm (same day)
- Children under 5 sharing existing bedding: free of charge (max 1 child per cabin)
- Children 5–11 sharing with 2 adults: 75% of the adult rate
- Children from 12 are charged as adults
- Single occupancy supplement: +70% of the per-person rate
- Peak surcharge applies on national holidays, Christmas & Lunar New Year
- A maximum of 2 adults + 1 child, or 3 adults, per standard cabin
- A 20% deposit is required to confirm your booking; the balance is due on the cruise day
- Secure online payment by Visa, Mastercard, JCB or bank transfer
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure for a full refund
- Cancellation 3–7 days before departure: 50% charge
- Cancellation within 48 hours or no-show: 100% charge
- Free amendment of travel dates once, subject to availability (up to 7 days before departure)
- Instant e-confirmation and voucher sent to your email after payment
159 customer reviews for Serenity Explorer Cruises 5* Serenity Premium Cruises 5*
Score breakdown
Traveler rating
- Outstanding53
- Excellent95
- Very good8
- Good3
Traveler type
- Family with children22
- Groups of friends30
- Mature couples38
- Solo travellers46
- Young couples23
Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise.
Guest reviews
- 9.0James Patterson🇦🇺 Australia22-06-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Mature couples - 9.2Mihail Georgiev🇧🇬 Bulgaria20-01-2025
Excellent
Amazing views, excellent service and a beautifully equipped cabin. The kayaking and cave visit were highlights.
Groups of friends - 8.8Ananya Rao🇮🇳 India18-07-2025
Very good
Amazing views, excellent service and a beautifully equipped cabin. The kayaking and cave visit were highlights.
Family with children - 9.3Sofia Rossi🇮🇹 Italy16-05-2025
Excellent
A peaceful, well-organised cruise away from the crowds. The cooking class and tai chi were a lovely touch.
Solo travellers - 8.7Emma Whitfield🇬🇧 United Kingdom12-03-2025
Very good
A peaceful, well-organised cruise away from the crowds. The cooking class and tai chi were a lovely touch.
Mature couples - 8.6Lucas Moreau🇫🇷 France11-04-2025
Very good
Amazing views, excellent service and a beautifully equipped cabin. The kayaking and cave visit were highlights.
Young couples - 8.6Daniel Schmidt🇩🇪 Germany09-08-2025
Very good
A peaceful, well-organised cruise away from the crowds. The cooking class and tai chi were a lovely touch.
Young couples - 9.0Chen Li🇨🇳 China05-02-2025
Excellent
The cabins are stylish and quiet, the itinerary well paced, and the team genuinely friendly and helpful.
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.
Yes, a fresh seafood lunch is served on board and included in the price.
Questions & Answers (139)
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 Sophie L. · 1 day, 15 hours ago
Do you have a family suite available for 3 adults on a day cruise trip in July, and how much does it cost?
1 answerAAnswered by Annie (Ms.) · 16 hours ago
Thank you for your interest in Serenity Explorer Cruises 5* Serenity Premium Cruises 5*. Yes — our Family Suite comfortably fits 3 guests. For your dates the best available rate is around $180 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 Cat Ba Island 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 Cat Ba Island 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 Lucas · 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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