- newest 5-star cruises on Bai Tu Long Bay with an elegant design and premium facilities
- Intimate cruising experience with 28 cabins, with triples and connecting rooms available
- Elevator access makes moving around the main passenger areas easier, especially for guests who prefer fewer stairs.
Larissa Cruise – Bai Tu Long Bay
Halong International Cruise port, No 9 Halong Road, Bai Chay Ward, Halong, Vietnam
Departure
Halong International Cruise port, No 9 Halong Road, Bai Chay Ward, Halong, Vietnam
Route
Cruise style
Best for
Couples · Families · Groups
Larissa Cruise at a glance
Larissa Cruise is a 2026-launched overnight cruise cruise operating on the Bai Tu Long Bay route from Halong International Cruise port, No 9 Halong Road, Bai Chay Ward, Halong, Vietnam. The current product listing confirms 28 cabins and metal construction.
- 2026 launch and 28 cabins
- 2D1N route: Halong International Port · Cap La · Thien Canh Son Cave
- Onboard: Private Balcony · Private Terrace · Pool · Jacuzzi · Spa
ECOSAPA CRUISE ADVISOR
Is Larissa Cruise right for you?
Use the notes below to compare the route, cabin setup and onboard facilities with the way you actually want to travel.
Choose this cruise if…
- Travelers who want to compare cabin sizes in the 32–64 m² range rather than choosing on price alone
- Guests who value onboard features such as Private Balcony, Private Terrace, Pool, and Jacuzzi
It may not fit if…
- Hanoi transfers may be optional or charged separately; confirm the transport option before checkout
- Spa or massage treatments may be outside the cruise package
- Drinks beyond the included meal service may be charged separately
2D1N or 3D2N?
2D1N: 2 Days / 1 Night covers Halong International Port, Cap La, and Thien Canh Son Cave.
Cabin advice
Compare the 7 source-listed cabin categories by room size, deck, bed setup and maximum occupancy. Published room sizes currently span 32–64 m². Start with the lowest suitable category, then upgrade only for a feature you will actually use.
Cabin & Rates
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BEST FORCouples · first-time cruisers
Deluxe Balcony
2 guests 32 m² Double / Twin1st deck
A balanced starting point if you want a comfortable private cabin without paying for the largest suite categories.
Why it works
- Private Balcony
- Bathtub
- Walk-in Shower
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BEST FORCouples · view-focused travelers
Executive Balcony
2 guests 32 m² Double / Twin2nd deck
A stronger fit if a higher-deck position and private bay views matter more than simply choosing the lowest cabin category.
Why it works
- Private Balcony
- Private Terrace
- Bathtub
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BEST FORCouples · view-focused travelers
Larissa Panorama Suite
2 guests 42 m² Double / Twin2nd deck
A stronger fit if a higher-deck position and private bay views matter more than simply choosing the lowest cabin category.
Why it works
- Private Balcony
- Private Terrace
- Bathtub
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BEST FORFamilies & small groups
Deluxe Balcony Triple
3 guests 36 m² Double / TwinSee cabin details
A practical fit when keeping everyone together matters more than booking separate cabins.
Why it works
- Private Balcony
- Bathtub
- Walk-in Shower
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BEST FORFamilies & small groups
Executive Balcony Triple
3 guests 36 m² Double / TwinSee cabin details
A practical fit when keeping everyone together matters more than booking separate cabins.
Why it works
- Private Balcony
- Bathtub
- Walk-in Shower
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BEST FORFamilies & small groups
Deluxe Balcony Connecting
4 guests 64 m² Double / TwinSee cabin details
A practical fit when keeping everyone together matters more than booking separate cabins.
Why it works
- Private Balcony
- Bathtub
- Walk-in Shower
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BEST FORFamilies & small groups
Executive Balcony Connecting
4 guests 64 m² Double / TwinSee cabin details
A practical fit when keeping everyone together matters more than booking separate cabins.
Why it works
- Private Balcony
- Private terrace jacuzzi (available for Larissa Panorama Jacuzzi Suite only)
- Bathtub
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Booking Policy
Price Includes−
- Complimentary welcome drink
- Complimentary Sunset party
- Complimentary 01 mineral water per person per night (in room)
- Complimentary seasonal fruits and tea, coffee in-room setup
- Morning Tai Chi lesson
- Cooking class
- Halong Bay Cruise Itinerary
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- In-house English or Vietnamese-speaking tour guide
- The cabins with A/C and en-suite bathroom
- Onboard facilities (jacuzzi pool)
- 01 Lunch + 01 Dinner + 01 Light Breakfast + 01 Lunch for 2 days & 1 night program
- 02 Lunches + 02 Dinners + 02 Light Breakfasts + 01 lunch in the last day of itinerary for 3 days & 2 nights program
- Tea/coffee for breakfast
- Kayak in Cap La
- Insurance and service charges
- VAT
- * Special Privileges for Larissa Panorama Jacuzzi Suite
- Complementary 1 bottle of wine (in room)
- Complimentary 1 bottle of water or soft drink per person per main meal
- 30-minute foot massage package
- Private terrace jacuzzi (available for Larissa Panorama Jacuzzi Suite only)
Price Excludes+
- –Airfares, Car Transfers and Hotels
- –Visa Arrangements
- –Spa and Massage
- –Butler service (In-room dinning: 300.000VND/meal)
- –Beverages
- –Tips and Personal Expenses
- –All other services not mentioned above
Cancellation Policy+
- –More than 21 days before check-in: FREE of charge
- –From 11 to 20 days before check-in: 30% of total rates
- –From 7 to 10 days before check-in: 50% of total rates
- –Less than 7 days before check-in & no Show: 100% of total rates
- –Before departure from Hanoi to Halong Bay (none of the services has been used): 100% refund.
- –During the trip (some services have been used: transfer, lunch, day trip, hotel in Halong, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
- –The trip be cut down from 2 nights to 1 night, tourists will be charged a 2 days/1 night trip, plus other used services, the rest will be refunded.
- –The final cost will be confirmed by your consultant via email. In all cases, please contact us directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you with all of our best!
Children Policy+
- –Children below 5 years old: FOC ( sharing EVERYTHING with parents ). From 02 children under 5 years old: 75% of adult's rate ( sharing bed )
- –Children from 5 to under 11 years old: charge 75% of adult rate ( sharing bed )
- –2 children stay in a separate double/ twin room are each charged 85% of the adult rate
- –Children from 11 years old: same as adult rate
Cruise Itineraries
Choose the trip length, see what matters before departure, then open each day for the full program.
What stands out on this cruise
- Bai Tu Long Bay
- 2D1N
- Useful onboard features: Pool, Private Balcony, Bathtub
- Route coverage: Bai Tu Long Bay
- Compare 7 cabin categories before requesting availability
What to prepare
- Confirm passport details for cruise registration
- Share child ages and cabin occupancy
- Confirm Hanoi ↔ Halong transfer needs
- Recheck final cabin and sailing schedule before payment
Itinerary at a glance
The 2 Days / 1 Night program presented in the operator’s original sequence. Exact timing and activities remain subject to weather and operating conditions.
MAP VIEW
Larissa Cruise · 2 Days / 1 Night route map
Day 1: Cap La. Day 2: Thien Canh Son Cave.
Optional Hanoi transfer is mentioned in this itinerary and is shown as a land transfer, not a sailing route.
Real map tiles · attraction points are approximate map locations for trip planning, not marine navigation
Day 1Hanoi - Halong International Harbor - Bai Tu Long Bay - Cap La Island
Hanoi - Halong International Harbor - Bai Tu Long Bay - Cap La Island
Morning
8:00 - 09:00: A limousine will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and travel to Halong, if you book this service (an extra fee is needed).
11:30: Arrival at Larissa Cruise office at Halong Port; you will have a bit of time to relax and wait for the captain to finish the registration. Then, you will transfer by tender to the cruise.
Embarkation on the cruise is around 12:30. Enjoy your welcome drinks and spend a couple of minutes listening to the tour guide’s briefing before checking in to your cabin. Later, a buffet lunch will be served in the restaurant while you’re leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
Afternoon
Arrival in today's kayaking area - Cap La Island. You can enjoy kayaking amongst the karst and breathtaking nature as well as swimming and relaxing on a natural beach. If you cannot do kayaking, you can choose to take the tender boat to go around the area. Towels and waterproof bags will be provided. The cruise will stop in the anchorage area.
Spend some time exploring the pristine Cap La area.
Afterward, we will go back to the boat and relax. Then, there will be a sunset party with music and happy hour. Later, get ready to join in the preparation of a cooking demonstration – with a detailed explanation by the guide.
Evening
We have a special dinner on the top deck while enjoying the bay outside. After that, it's your free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gather your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply have a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night.
Day 2Thien Canh Son Cave - Halong International Harbor - Hanoi
Thien Canh Son Cave - Halong International Harbor - Hanoi
Morning & Afternoon
Start your day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape. Then, an InterContinental breakfast will be served, familiar to your stomach, to restore your strength and ready you for another day.
Today, we will explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave. This is one of the most beautiful caves in Bai Tu Long Bay, with an outstanding system of stalactites and stalagmites.
Explore the majestic Thien Canh Son Cave.
Return to the cruise after the cave tour. You should have enough time to pack your luggage and have a shower before check-out at 9:15. You can leave your heavy luggage in the corridor and keep the key on the door.
Later, enjoy a Vietnamese set menu on the boat as the cruise ship returns to the mainland.
10:45 - 11:00: Payment and debarkation. You return to the Port and wait for the shuttle bus. If you booked the transfer service (extra fee needed), a bus will take you back to Hanoi.
14:30: You will reach your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. This is the end of the trip.
PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Good to know
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Itinerary at a glance
The 3-day option adds a full middle day for a slower pace and deeper exploration, usually including a day boat, village, kayaking or swimming depending on conditions.
Day 1Board → cruise → afternoon activity
Board → cruise → afternoon activity
- Port check-in and welcome aboard.
- Lunch while cruising into the bay.
- Kayaking or sightseeing activity.
- Sunset program and dinner.
Day 2Full exploration day
Full exploration day
- Breakfast before transferring to a day boat or local excursion.
- Longer exploration such as village visit, cycling, kayaking or swimming.
- Lunch during the day excursion.
- Return to the main ship for sunset and the second night on board.
Day 3Morning visit → brunch → port
Morning visit → brunch → port
- Sunrise and light breakfast.
- Final sightseeing stop.
- Check-out and brunch while cruising back.
- Disembark late morning.
Good to know
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
About Larissa Cruise
Larissa Cruise is a 2026-launched overnight cruise cruise operating on the Bai Tu Long Bay route from Halong International Cruise port, No 9 Halong Road, Bai Chay Ward, Halong, Vietnam. The current product listing confirms 28 cabins and metal construction.
For the onboard decision, compare 7 cabin categories with published sizes of 32–64 m² and onboard features including Private Balcony, Private Terrace, Pool, Jacuzzi, Spa, and Bar. This is more useful than choosing by star label alone because the cabin layout and facilities vary materially between ships.
For itinerary planning, 2 Days / 1 Night visits Halong International Port, Cap La, and Thien Canh Son Cave. Compare the actual stops and time on the bay before deciding between durations.
Explore related cruise collections: All Halong Bay Cruises · Bai Tu Long Bay Cruises · 2 Days / 1 Night · Family Cruises · Cruises with Pools · Private Balcony Cruises.
Service & Activities
2 Days / 1 Night itinerary stops include Halong International Port, Cap La, and Thien Canh Son Cave.
Published activities include Kayaking, Swimming, Cave visit, Cooking demonstration, Tai Chi, Squid fishing, and Sunset activity.
Source-listed onboard facilities include Private Balcony, Private Terrace, Pool, Jacuzzi, Spa, Bar, and Bathtub.
The published package includes English-speaking guide, sightseeing entrance fees, kayaking, and onboard meals.
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Questions & Answers
1. Is 2D1N or 3D2N better on Larissa Cruise?
Choose 2D1N when time is limited and you want the core overnight experience around Cap La and Thien Canh Son Cave. Choose 3D2N when you want a slower trip with a full extra exploration day.
2. Does the 3D2N Larissa Cruise itinerary use a day boat?
Yes. The published 3D2N program includes a separate day-boat excursion for part of the middle day. Check the exact stops for your sailing because the day-boat route can differ from the main ship’s overnight route.
3. Which bay and route does Larissa Cruise follow?
Larissa Cruise is currently listed on the Bai Tu Long Bay route. Published itinerary stops include Cap La and Thien Canh Son Cave.
4. Where does Larissa Cruise depart from?
Larissa Cruise currently lists its cruise check-in / departure location as Halong International Cruise port, No 9 Halong Road, Bai Chay Ward, Halong, Vietnam. Reconfirm the meeting point and arrival time before travel because port arrangements can change.
5. Is the Hanoi to Halong transfer included with Larissa Cruise?
Not by default. The current Larissa Cruise data treats the Hanoi–Halong transfer as an optional or separately charged service, so confirm the vehicle type, pickup point and return plan together with the cabin.
6. How should I choose a cabin on Larissa Cruise?
The current cruise data lists 7 cabin categories with published room sizes of 32–64 m². Compare room size, bed setup, deck, occupancy and balcony/bathroom features before paying for an upgrade.
7. Is Larissa Cruise suitable for families with children?
Larissa Cruise lists family or connecting options such as Deluxe Balcony Connecting and Executive Balcony Connecting. The cruise also has a source-synced child policy, so send each child’s age before booking to confirm the correct cabin and fare.
8. Can Larissa Cruise handle vegetarian or special dietary requests?
The current cruise data does not provide a blanket guarantee for every special diet. Send vegetarian, allergy or other dietary requirements before booking and wait for written confirmation rather than assuming the onboard menu can accommodate them.
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