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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Deluxe Cabin
Size: 22m2 Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed or 2 Beds
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
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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Executive Cabin
Size: 22m2 Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed or 2 Beds
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
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 · 2 adults
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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
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
Add & book together
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
5 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
- 1Halong Bay
- 2Sung Sot Cave
- 3Ti Top Island
- 4Soi Sim Island
- 5Luon Cave
- Morning:
Taichi lesson is available on Sundeck from 6.30 to 7.00 am, and passengers are served morning tea with biscuits and fruits at 7.00 to 8.00 am. For the rest of this day until 16.30pm, travelers spend time on the Day Boat to visit deeper parts of Halong Bay with various activities like kayaking, swimming and sunbathing on the beach, or climbing.
- Evening:
Dinner is served at 7.00pm. The night is for guests to use freely.
- Morning:
Early-wakers have time on Taichi lesson on 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.
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.
- 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.
- Transfer round trip Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi (Shuttle bus and private transfer availble)
- 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
- 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 private cabin get 25% discount from adult cabin rate.
- Kayaking is free of charge for 3 day 2 night trip. For 2 day 1 night trip, kayaking fee $10/person applies and must be booked in advance.
- Peak season surcharge : Surcharge $35/person for Gala dinner applies if guests stay on board on 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 send to us via email. Refund will be processed between 5-7 business days.
82 customer reviews for Starlight Cruise
Score breakdown
Traveler rating
- Outstanding27
- Excellent49
- Very good4
- Good2
Traveler type
- Young couples2
- Mature couples2
Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise.
Guest reviews
- 9.8Daniel🇦🇺 Australia15-02-2020
Excellent
Starlight Cruise was like a big home for us. Every staff was friendly and went out of their way to help us. They provided us good vegetarian food. On-board and off-board activities were plentiful and well organized.
Mature couples - 9.2Lisa🇺🇸 United States12-02-2020
Excellent
- Nice islands and views - Sitting on the rowing boat at the fishing village was relaxing - Incredible friendliness and service - Great food.
Mature couples - 9.0Kanti🇸🇪 Sweden12-01-2020
Excellent
Starlight team was perfect at service, very polite and helpful staff.
Young couples - 10.0Lindsey🇺🇸 United States06-03-2020
Outstanding
The trip was well planned. Kayaking was the best activity. Mr. Lang was excellent tour guide who was always friendly and took care of us so well.
Young 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 (14)
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 Paisha Cook · 1 year ago
We have a 14 year old child and prefer to have him on a roll away bed. Would we be able to have 1 Suite Cabin for the 3 of us? The search keeps on coming up with "2 cabins".
1 answerAAnswered by Annie · 1 year ago
Dear Paisha Cook, Yes, we can arrange an extra bed for your child. Please share your travel date in order for me to check the availability and our best offer for you? I look forward to hearing from you soon! Best regards, Annie (Ms.)
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Asked by Aditya Chaudhary · 1 year ago
Do we have vegetarian food options onboard?
1 answerAAnswered by Mary · 1 year ago
Dear Aditya Chaudhary, The cruise does serve vegetarian food, so no worries. Regards, Mary
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Asked by Lory · 1 year ago
Can we be picked up at the Hanoi train station and can we stay behind in Halong?
1 answerAAnswered by Cindy · 1 year ago
Dear Lory, We can pick you up from Mango hotel, the next door building of Hanoi Train Station and you can stay in Halong without transferring back to Hanoi. Best regards, Cindy
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Asked by Marcelo Santos · 1 year ago
Hello! t's not clear. Does the Satrlight cruise visit Ti Top Island or not? What time does the tour end on the second day? We need to be at Hanoi airport by 4 PM. Will we make it on time?
1 answerAAnswered by Tearis · 1 year ago
Dear Marcelo Santos, Titop Island is included in the itinerary of Starlight Cruise. The cruise returns to the port at around 11:30. You will be back in Hanoi Center at 2:30 - 3:00 pm and have enough time to get to the airport. Regards, Tearis
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Asked by Hemanth · 2 years ago
I want to book a cabin. We are a family of 4. 2 adults & 2 kids.1 kid is 7yr old and other kid is 2yr old. Can i book 1 cabin for 2adult&1kid and other 2yr kid can join for free? please confirm. Thanks.
1 answerAAnswered by Annie · 2 years ago
Dear Hemanth, Please note that you can just book a room for your family of 4 as your child of 2 y/o is free of charge. Please let me know if you have any other inquiries. Best regards, Annie (Ms.)
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