Swan Cruise
Swan Cruise is a budget steel hull cruise launched in 2018, sailing Bai Tu Long Bay with 18 cabins. Enjoy kayaking and swimming, fresh seafood dining and the best local price.
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Room Types & Prices
18 cabins on board · 3 Days 2 Nights
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Deluxe
Size: 18 m² 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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Suite
Size: 18-22 m² 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
Add & book together
Family Connecting Door (4pax)
Size: 25 m² Max adults: 4
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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Includes taxes & fees
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Price for 01 cabin · 4 adults, 1 child
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Suite Balcony
Size: 28 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
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
Add & book together
Duration
3 Days 2 Nights
Route
Bai Tu Long Bay
Class
Budget
Cabins
18 Cabins
Hull
Steel hull
Launched
2018
About Swan Cruise
Swan Cruise sails the scenic waters of Bai Tu Long Bay, departing from Hon Gai Harbour. Launched in 2018, the steel hull vessel offers 18 well-appointed cabins and a relaxed, attentive service that has earned a 8.4/10 rating from 175 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
Activities & Experiences
3 things we love most about Swan Cruise
Cruise Itinerary
Programs and schedules subject to change due to weather conditions.
Route Map
Swan Cruise · 3 Days 2 Nights
- 1Bai Tu Long Bay
- 2Cong Do area
- 3Thien Canh Son Cave
- 4Vung Vieng Fishing Village
- 5Cap La Island
- Morning
In the morning, you will be collected from your hotel, heading to Ha Long Bay in the Northeast of Vietnam by our Swan shuttle bus.
- Afternoon
Arrive at Swan office then we will transfer you to Swan Cruise by a tender. As soon as you board, enjoying welcomed drink while listening to our cruise briefing about safety onboard and activities prior to check-in procedures. Next, you are offered a delicious Vietnamese set menu while we head towards the core of Bai Tu Long Bay. Your first destination is Cap La Island, one of the most stunning areas in Bai Tu Long Bay. It is best to enjoy kayaking through karst and beautiful nature, swimming and relaxing. In the late afternoon, you will enjoy a Sunset party on boat while our cruise sails back to the overnight anchorage.
- Evening
A hearty set-menu dinner awaits you onboard. After that, you are free to enjoy games or try your luck with squid fishing. Your day ends with a comfortable sleep on our Swan Cruise.
- Morning
Early-birds are welcomed to attend our Tai Chi session on the Sundeck. Enjoy your breakfast. You will then be transfered to the day boat to go further to Bai Tu Long Bay's pristine area. Stop at Thay Cave area for swimming and kayaking.
- Afternoon
Return to the boat for a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, visit Vung Vieng fishing village and pearl farming. Relax and admire the bay view on the way back to Swan Cruise at around 15:00. In the late afternoon, a sunset party awaits you as soon as you return to the boat.
- Evening
Enjoy a hearty dinner onboard and take part in evening activities including playing games, squid fishing.
- Morning
Start your day early to attend our Tai Chi session on the Sundeck. Next comes a wonderful breakfast which offers you dishes in both Western and Vietnamese traditional styles. We will then transfer to well-hidden Thien Canh Son cave where you are explained about the history of Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay and this cave. After that, return to the boat, you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from your cabin, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabin (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Late morning, a Cooking demonstration is held teaching you how to cook Vietnamese traditional dishes on boat. You will enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch before disembarking in Halong International Cruise Port. The trip will end with a farewell party then you will be transferred back to Hanoi.
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.
- Accomodation in air-conditioned cabin.
- All meals on board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
- Kayaking.
- Wi-Fi on shuttle bus and waiting office.
- Cooking class.
- Welcome drinks, cold handkerchief.
- Taichi class.
- Insurance.
- Drinks and gratuities and personal expenses.
- VAT
- Round trip transfer services (Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi).
- Peak season surcharge
- The increase of entrance fee which can be applied in 2021 according to Ha Long Bay Management.
- Check in on board: 12:00 PM
- Check out: 11:30 AM
- Return Hanoi: 4:30 PM
- The FOC rate for children under 4 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. Only 1 (one) child under 4 years old traveling with two (2) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin.
- Children from 4-11 will pay extra charge 75% of adult rate.
- Children from 12 and above must pay full fare as adult.
- Peak season surcharge: Surcharge $40/adult and $30/child for cruise tours on Christmas (24/12), New Year (31/12). Surcharge $30/adult and $15/child per night for Tet Holiday (16, 17, 18, 19/02/2026)
- 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.
141 customer reviews for Swan Cruise
Score breakdown
Traveler rating
- Outstanding46
- Excellent85
- Very good7
- Good3
Traveler type
- Young couples3
- Mature couples2
- Groups of friends1
Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise.
Guest reviews
- 8.5Layla Farsi🇳🇱 Netherlands23-04-2024
Very good
We rate this ship as okay. We prefer more adventurous trips but that's fine. The bus was very good with comfortable seats. Tour guide was informative. The harbor is bustling with many other shipping lines. It was a blessing when we booked a room with a private balcony. Spending t
Mature couples - 9.4Valentina Chavez🇲🇽 Mexico15-04-2024
Excellent
We loved the journey with the Swan cruise. Everything went well and smoothly. The program made our trip special. The crew was willing to help us anytime we needed to. Clean and warm room, easy to get a good sleep. Karaoke was fun to join in at night. Thanks Swan for these memorie
Young couples - 9.4Davide Ricci🇮🇹 Italy14-05-2024
Excellent
The itinerary was great. Kayaking and swimming on the bay was wonderful. The cave was interesting to see. Nice tour guide and friendly crew. Recommended!
Young couples - 9.4Maximilian Muller🇩🇪 Germany10-05-2024
Excellent
1 night in Bai Tu Long Bay was our best choice. The trip went smoothly from start to finish. Quick pickup and comfortable van. The ship was a bit old but the accommodation was clean and well-equipped. Food was really delicious. The staff welcomed us warmly and treated us like fam
Mature couples - 9.2Wu Chia-Chi🌍 Taiwan08-05-2024
Excellent
An overnight cruise that everyone should try once in their lifetime. It was more wonderful than we could imagine. We were impressed with the professional service and clear communication of the staff. The hosts welcomed us warmly. A trip experience but feels like home. Highly reco
Groups of friends - 9.4Huang Ying🇨🇳 China02-05-2024
Excellent
The cruise on Bai Tu Long Bay is very beautiful. Every activity is well planned. The staff are lovely and helpful. The bed was very comfortable and the view was great. We enjoyed 2 wonderful days on the ship and offboard activities. Thank you everyone for helping us have an unfor
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 (104)
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 Michelle · 3 months ago
Do you do airport pickup at Cat Bi Airport? What would the cost be?
1 answerAAnswered by Annie · 3 months ago
Dear Mrs. Michelle Lay, Please find the cost of the transfer as follows:
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Asked by Janine Chung · 5 months ago
What time would we arrive back in Hanoi on the second day?
1 answerAAnswered by Phoebe · 5 months ago
Dear Jannie, I wish to advise you that you will finish the cruise trip by 10.45 AM on the second day. Regards, Phoebe
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Asked by Veronika Tuma · 1 year ago
Hello is the shuttle to and from Hanoi free also for family of 4 people staying in the family room with connecting door? I can't see that when I go to booking.
1 answerAAnswered by Mary · 1 year ago
Dear Veronika Tuma, The free shuttle bus and kayaking apply to trip dates from now until September 2025 for the 2-day, 1-night itinerary. So if your trip date falls within this period, you will see the promotion. Should you have any questions, please let us know. Regards, Mary
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Asked by AT · 1 year ago
Hello, how much is the round trip shuttle per pax from Hanoi?
1 answerAAnswered by Mary · 1 year ago
Dear AT, The round trip shuttle bus from Hanoi to hanoi is $15/person. Should you need more information, feel free to contact us. Regards, Mary
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Asked by Gerry O'Connor · 1 year ago
Can we visit the caves and the beach in a boat ? I don't comfortable in a kayak? Thank you.
1 answerAAnswered by Cindy · 1 year ago
Dear Gerry O'Connor, If you do not want to do kayak, you can just walk around or relax at the Cap La beach. I am sorry there is no option for bamboo boat there. Should you have other questions, please let me know. Best regards, Cindy
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Asked by Genevieve Power · 1 year ago
Does the 2 day 1 night cruise off a stop at the fishing village and also squid fishing please
1 answerAAnswered by Cindy · 1 year ago
Dear Genevieve Power, Please be advised that the Swan Cruise does not stop at the fishing village. You may consider Signature Cruise to do that. This cruise goes to Vung Vieng floating village and you can do kayaking around this area. Squid fishing is available on most of the cruises. Best regards, Cindy
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Asked by LAN · 2 years ago
I'm interested in the 2 nights cruise but was planning to stay in Halong Bay an extra night and find my own accommodation. Would I still be able to take the free shuttle bus back to Hanoi even if it is a day later than when I leave the cruise?
1 answerAAnswered by Bonnie · 2 years ago
Dear Lan, After the cruise trip, you can stay at your hotel in Halong and come to the cruise lounge the following day to join the shuttle bus returning to Hanoi. Shuttle bus pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter at about 8:00-8:30am/2:30pm, drop-off and pick-up at the cruise pier at about 11:00-11:30am. Best regards, Bonnie (Ms.)
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Asked by Alfonsina Di Martino · 2 years ago
Hello, what is the round trip cost per person of transportation to Hanoi? Thank you
1 answerAAnswered by Annie · 2 years ago
Dear Alfonsina Di Martino, We now have the special offer of a free shuttle bus for Swan Cruise until Sep 2024. Best regards, Annie (Ms.)
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