Starlight Cruise
Starlight Cruise is a mid-range steel hull cruise launched in 2013, sailing Halong Bay with 32 cabins. Enjoy kayaking and swimming, fresh seafood dining and the best local price.
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Room Types & Prices
32 cabins on board · 3 Days 2 Nights
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Suite Cabin
Size: 50m2 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
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Best Value!
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
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Duration
3 Days 2 Nights
Route
Halong Bay
Class
Mid-range
Cabins
32 Cabins
Hull
Steel hull
Launched
2013
About Starlight Cruise
Starlight Cruise sails the scenic waters of Halong Bay, departing from Tuan Chau Marina. Launched in 2013, the steel hull vessel offers 32 well-appointed cabins and a relaxed, attentive service that has earned a 9.0/10 rating from 158 guest reviews.
Onboard experiences include kayaking, swimming, caves, cooking class, 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 Starlight Cruise
Cruise Itinerary
Programs and schedules subject to change due to weather conditions.
Route Map
Starlight Cruise · 3 Days 2 Nights
- 1Tuan Chau Marina
- 2Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave
- 3Titop Island
- 4Luon Cave & Lagoon
- Morning
Take off for a 2.5-hour journey to Halong Bay from the hotel. Once the ship has departed, guests are checked in and given a quick orientation. Onboard, lunch is served at 13:15 p.m.
- Afternoon
The journey took passengers past a number of the bay's most picturesque sights, such as Dog Rock, Swan Islets, and Fighting Cocks, before arriving at Sung Sot Cave, the biggest and most exquisite cave in Halong Bay. Following that, the ship goes to Titop Island, where guests can swim, unwind on the beach, or ascend a mountain to see a panoramic view of Halong Bay. Head back to the sleeping section on the boat. Overnight, Cruise drops anchor. It's time for cooking lessons, happy hour, or mini golf on board. You can even make a spa reservation.
- Evening
After dinner, which is served at 7:00 p.m., guests are free to unwind, go squid fishing, or take advantage of the cruise's amenities. Among the meals were: L, D
- Morning
On Sundeck, there are tai chi classes available from 6.30 to 7.00 am. In the morning, passengers are provided morning tea along with biscuits and fruits from 7.00 to 8.00 am. Travelers spend the remainder of the day, until 16.30pm, on the Day Boat exploring the deeper reaches of Halong Bay with a variety of activities like swimming, kayaking, climbing, and beach tanning. One of the cleanest caves, Trinh Nu Cave, is accessible by kayak. From there, you can hike to explore the immaculate stalactite and stalagmite beauty. After stopping for lunch, spend the afternoon at a nearby pearl farm. After that, it's time to swim at Soi Sim Beach. Return to the mother boat in the late afternoon and take part in further activities there. Dinner is served in the evening at 7:00 p.m. It is the visitors' night to do as they please. B, L, D
- Morning
Early-workers have time on Tai Chi lessons on the Sun Deck and morning tea with biscuits and fruits is available from 7.00 - 8.00am. The rest of that morning is for some visit to Luon Cave. You can opt for kayaking or taking a sampan boat rowed by a local. Lunch is served at 10.30 am - 11.30 am and cruise disembarks at 11.45 am. Meals included: B
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.
- Two nights in a mid-range cabin
- All meals on board as per the program
- 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: 12:15pm
- Check out: 11:00am
- Arrival in Hanoi: 16:30pm
- Free of charge for children under 4 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults (No extra Mattress)
- The Child Rate for children from 4 to below 12 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults: 75% Adult rate (No extra Mattress)
- Two children below 12 years sharing a private cabin get a 25% discount from the adult cabin rate.
- Kayaking is free of charge for a 3 day 2 night trip. For 2 day 1 night trip, a kayaking fee $10/person applies and must be booked in advance.
- Peak season surcharge : Surcharge of $35 per person applies if guests stay overnight on December 24th and/or December 31st.
- Shuttle bus : $30/adult and $20/child under 12 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 sent to us via email. Refunds will be processed between 5-7 business days.
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- Price Exclusion
- Transfer round trip Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi (Shuttle bus and private transfer available)
- Airfares, Car Transfers and Hotels
- Beauty Spa Services and Massage
- Beverages
- Tips and Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Surcharge for New Year and Christmas
- Price Inclusion
- Welcome Drink
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
- Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
- Meals as in program
- Insurance and Service Charges.
158 customer reviews for Starlight Cruise
Score breakdown
Traveler rating
- Outstanding52
- Excellent95
- Very good8
- Good3
Traveler type
- Family with children35
- Groups of friends27
- Mature couples17
- Solo travellers43
- Young couples36
Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise.
Guest reviews
- 9.1Lucas Moreau🇫🇷 France26-04-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Young couples - 8.7Chen Li🇨🇳 China20-02-2025
Very good
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Family with children - 8.6James Patterson🇦🇺 Australia17-06-2025
Very good
The cabins are stylish and quiet, the itinerary well paced, and the team genuinely friendly and helpful.
Mature couples - 9.4Sofia Rossi🇮🇹 Italy15-05-2025
Excellent
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Solo travellers - 9.1Daniel Schmidt🇩🇪 Germany14-08-2025
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 - 9.4Mihail Georgiev🇧🇬 Bulgaria11-01-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Groups of friends - 8.9Emma Whitfield🇬🇧 United Kingdom09-03-2025
Very good
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Mature couples - 8.9Ananya Rao🇮🇳 India07-07-2025
Very good
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
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 (378)
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 Mariana · 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 Starlight Cruise. Yes — our Family Suite comfortably fits 3 guests. For your dates the best available rate is around $398 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 Sophie L. · 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?
1 answerAAnswered by Helen · 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 Joerg Wimmer · 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 Annie (Ms.) · 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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