Hera Grand Luxury Cruise
★★★☆☆Cruise highlights
- Charming wooden junk boat designed with sophisticated hand-embroidered paintings from Quat Dong Village
- Unique performances onboard: ethnic fashion shows, flute playing, stall dancing, wine tasting
- Free herbal foot bath after dinner & a range of wellness amenities like gym and spa
Cabin Types & Rates
Junior Suite
Hera Ocean Suite
Booking Policy
- Welcome drink and cold towel
- Tea, coffee, bottled mineral water and amenities according to room standards.
- 04 standard meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Foot bath basin in the room and free herbal bags
- “Footsteps of Heritage”: Fashion shows traditional costumes
- Fruit in all rooms
- Privileged Service for Earth, Heaven Room offer:
- 01 bottle of wine, 01 massage voucher
- Serve Lobster and bird’s nest soup for dinner on day 1
- You can choose your menu for dinner
- Cooking Class: Traditional Vietnamese floating rice cake
- Afternoon tea
- WiFi on board
- Complementary room setup for birthdays (if any), wedding anniversaries, honeymoon
- Sightseeing tickets
- Service fee and insurance as required in sightseeing tickets.
- Transfer Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi (book in next step)
- Tips and other personal expenses
- All airfares and hotels arrangements
- Beauty, Massage and Spa therapy
- Beverage
- All services not clearly included
- 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
If the cancellation be announced by the Management Board of Halong Bay, depend on the timing of the cancellation, following policies will be applied:
- 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 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 13 years old: charge 75% of adult rate ( sharing bed )
- 2 Children under 13 stay in a serapate room will pay double room, 1 child stay in a serapate room will pay 100% adult rate
- Children from 13 years old; same as adult rate
Groups of 10 or more passengers receive a 10% discount on the cabin rate. Private charters for the full vessel are available on request — contact us for a tailored group quote. Corporate and incentive bookings welcome.
Cruise Itineraries
Morning
Between 8:00 and 8:30, our shuttle service (book in the next step with an additional fee) will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transport you to Halong Bay, a magnificent wonder of the world.
11:30 - 12:00: Upon arrival at Halong Bay, our friendly Hera Cruise staff will warmly welcome you in the waiting lounge located at Tuan Chau Marina (No. 12).
From there, your extraordinary experience aboard the luxurious Hera Grand Cruise in Halong Bay will begin. Prepare to be mesmerized by the spectacular landscape adorned with sparkling limestone islands.
Lunch will be served in the lavish onboard restaurant. You'll have some leisure time to relax in your cabin before embarking on an exciting afternoon excursion.
Afternoon
Prepare for a wonderful part of the day in Halong with some exciting activities.
Head to Titop Island, a true paradise for beach activities, to hike to the island's summit, take a refreshing dip in the emerald waters, or simply bask in the sunshine on the beach.
Next, we will embark on an exploration of Sung Sot Cave. This cave showcases unique rock formations that cannot be found anywhere else. As you make your way inside, you will climb stone steps, creating a thrilling experience that feels like stepping into the sky.
Return on board, you can relax, then join the cooking class where you'll learn how to make a traditional Vietnamese dish called floating rice cake
Don't miss out on our Happy Hour promotion from 17:30 to 18:30, let’s enjoy a special offer - Buy 2 drinks, Get 1 for FREE.
Evening
Savor your dinner on the sundeck if the weather permits or in the Lily Restaurant.
After dinner, you can partake in various evening activities such as massages (additional charges apply), a complimentary herbal foot bath, bamboo dancing, and fashion shows titled "Footsteps of Heritage," and enjoy drinks at the Sky Bar while taking in the breathtaking night view of the bay.
Finally, you'll spend the night onboard the cruise, resting and rejuvenating after an eventful day.
Morning & Afternoon
Your day begins with a refreshing Tai Chi Class on the sundeck, welcoming the sunrise. A light breakfast awaits you in the dining room, offering a variety of delicious options.
Today, we will explore the majestic Luon Cave, an ideal spot for kayaking or enjoying a bamboo boat ride to admire its unique semi-dry terrain and imposing gate-like structure
Back on board, you can rest in your room, enjoy herbal foot baths prepared by our crew, sunbathe on the sun deck, and take photos of Halong Bay. Afterward, it's time to return to the cruise for the check-out process at 9:30. Please pack your belongings outside the cabin and leave the key at the reception desk.
A delectable buffet brunch will be served in the elegant restaurant, allowing you to savor your meal while taking in the breathtaking views of the magnificent Halong Bay.
We will arrive at Tuan Chau Port around 11:00. If you have utilized our transfer service, our driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (book the transfer in the next step with an additional fee).
Morning
Between 8:00 and 8:30, our shuttle service (book in the next step with an additional fee) will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transport you to Halong Bay, a magnificent wonder of the world.
11:30 - 12:00: Upon arrival at Halong Bay, our friendly Hera Cruise staff will warmly welcome you in the waiting lounge located at Tuan Chau Marina (No. 12).
From there, your extraordinary experience aboard the luxurious Hera Grand Cruise in Halong Bay will begin. Prepare to be mesmerized by the spectacular landscape adorned with sparkling limestone islands.
Lunch will be served in the lavish onboard restaurant. You'll have some leisure time to relax in your cabin before embarking on an exciting afternoon excursion.
Afternoon
Prepare for a wonderful part of the day in Halong with some exciting activities.
Head to Titop Island, a true paradise for beach activities, to hike to the island's summit, take a refreshing dip in the emerald waters, or simply bask in the sunshine on the beach.
Next, we will embark on an exploration of Sung Sot Cave. This cave showcases unique rock formations that cannot be found anywhere else. As you make your way inside, you will climb stone steps, creating a thrilling experience that feels like stepping into the sky.
Return on board, you can relax, then join the cooking class where you'll learn how to make a traditional Vietnamese dish called floating rice cake
Don't miss out on our Happy Hour promotion from 17:30 to 18:30, let’s enjoy a special offer - Buy 2 drinks, Get 1 for FREE.
Evening
Savor your dinner on the sundeck if the weather permits or in the Lily Restaurant.
After dinner, you can partake in various evening activities such as massages (additional charges apply), a complimentary herbal foot bath, bamboo dancing, and fashion shows titled "Footsteps of Heritage," and enjoy drinks at the Sky Bar while taking in the breathtaking night view of the bay.
Finally, you'll spend the night onboard the cruise, resting and rejuvenating after an eventful day.
Morning
Wake up, have breakfast, and get yourself ready for today's activities. From the Titop area, you will be transported by a day boat for an exhilarating excursion to Lan Ha Bay.
Stop at Trinh Nu Cave, where you have the opportunity to explore for around 1 hour. This is a legendary site in Halong Bay known for its fascinating love story and breathtaking scenery.
As we reach the Ba Trai Dao Area, you may change into your swimsuit and enjoy pleasant beach activities like sunbathing and swimming. With its white sand and green sea, this beach is regarded as one of Lan Ha Bay's most beautiful spots.
Afternoon
We will return to the day boat for refreshments. Our lunch will be served while admiring the scenic bay.
The boat begins its journey back to Halong Bay for another expedition. We'll visit the Pearl Farm Exhibition Center and Museum to discover local farms, see how people harvest pearls, and learn about their operations.
After a memorable excursion, we come back to the lovely Hera Grand for an amazing sunset party and cooking class. Time to relax on the sundeck or enjoy various services on board, such as a foot soak basin or massage.
Evening
Guests get to the airy sundeck and enjoy an interesting gala dinner (if the weather is favorable). After dinner, you can enjoy various evening activities: massage (surcharge), herbal foot bath in the room (free), or drink at the Sky Bar, etc.
Morning
Let's start your new day off with a wonderful Tai Chi class on the sundeck as the sun rises. Later, you'll be served a light breakfast in the dining room with a variety of delectable items, including coffee, tea, cake, Vietnamese Pho, and fruits.
Afterward, we will spend time kayaking at Luon Cave, also you can also choose sightseeing trips in a bamboo boat. The semi-dry terrain and the size of the unusual cave, which resembles a big gate, will amaze you.
9:00 - 9:30: It's time to return to the boat after your cave trip. Let's enjoy a herbal foot bath prepared by the staff before checking out. Please leave your belongings outside the cabin and your key at the front desk.
The opulent restaurant will provide a delectable brunch buffet. Enjoy your meal while taking in the last breathtaking sights of Halong Bay, a treasure of the world.
It's time to bid the Hera Grand Luxury Cruise and its crew farewell as you transfer back to the mainland. Around 11:00, we'll arrive at Tuan Chau Port.
Afternoon
For those using our transfer service (book in the next step with an additional fee), our driver will pick you up and take you to the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter around 15:00.
Transfer to Tuan Chau Pier and board around noon. Enjoy a welcome drink and seafood lunch as the boat sails into Halong Bay. Afternoon cave visit and kayaking, followed by a sunset party and squid fishing on deck.
Begin with dawn tai chi, then spend the day reaching quieter areas — swimming, kayaking and a visit to a floating village or pearl farm, with a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class before dinner.
A relaxed morning activity and brunch as the cruise returns to Tuan Chau Pier. Disembark around noon for your onward transfer.
Important Notes
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
- Please kindly provide us your passport information at least 01 week before the cruise date.
- If you have any specific food request (vegetarian, allergic, non-seafood, etc.), feel free to let us know so we can serve your demands with the best.
About Hera Grand Luxury Cruise
Hera Cruise Halong Bay launched in 2016, offers 13 exquisite and spacious cabins, providing maximum comfort and convenience for guests on their overnight cruises. This junk boat's design combines Eastern and Western traditions, using rich wooden interiors, and locally hand-crafted products to create a pleasant and inviting atmosphere.
Each cabin on board has its own theme and decoration, inspired by the ocean, heaven, and earth. Every feature of the rooms is designed to provide supreme relaxation, including antique-style furnishings, soft bedding, and high-end amenities.
The ship has outstanding facilities and services, including a gym, spa, and foot bath service. Along with that are plenty of activities that keep you entertained, such as heritage performances, ethnic fashion shows, gala dinners, etc. For travelers who are on a budget and looking for a trip with great service, this junk boat is a good choice.
Experience an overnight cruise with Hera Grand Halong Bay, you can enjoy various services across 04 decks.
The 1st deck includes the reception area, a gym, and a massage room. There are also 07 Junior Suites (35m2), two of which can be connected for families and groups.
The 2nd deck has the remaining guest cabins: 02 Ocean Suites (45m2), 02 Earth Suites (60m2), and 02 Ocean Suites (60m2). All of them have bathtubs and private balconies (Ocean), or private terraces (Earth & Heaven).
The 3rd deck is the Dining room & Bar area: Lily Restaurant and Cuckoo Bar stay indoors while Lotus Lounge is outdoors.
The sundeck boasts Iris Restaurant at the rear, a spacious sunbathing area, and Panthera Bar at the front.
In addition to fantastic sleeping accommodations, Hera Grand Cruise offers a variety of social places to meet the demands of passengers.
Spa Room
Here Cruise Halong Bay focuses on offering visitors professional wellness services via the spa facilities on the first deck. Let us delight you in peaceful treatments performed by experts to revitalize your mind, body, and spirit.
Lotus Lounge
This outdoor lounge is blessed with an excellent location at the bow of the third deck. After an active day, you may rest your back in comfy armchairs and admire the breathtaking scenery with a drink in hand.
Sundeck
Located on the ship's top floor, the sundeck is well-designed with ornamental plants, shades, and lounge chairs for tourists to soak up the natural beauty of Halong Bay.
Moreover, it also features the outdoor Panthera Bar and Iris Restaurant, which serve as venues for the gala dinner, offering guests an incredible opportunity to dine in an airy and grand setting.
Cruising on Hera Grand Cruise, you visit the famous Luon Cave, Titop Island, and Sung Sot Cave for the 2D1N tour. The 3D2N brings you to Lan Ha Bay to visit Trinh Nu Cave, Ba Trai Dao, and back to Pearl Farm in Halong Bay on an extra day.
Furthermore, Hera Cruise Halong Bay has many entertainment activities on board that are unique, such as “Footsteps of Heritage”, including fashion shows, gala dinners, and more.
Sightseeing Activities
Swim/ hike on Titop Island
On the first day's afternoon, take your chance to explore the beautiful Titop Island, known for its gorgeous Vang Trang beach, which is formed like a crescent moon. You may try hiking to the peak for breathtaking views of Halong Bay, or relax with a refreshing dip in the pure blue waters.
Explore Luon Cave
Coming to the Luon Cave area, you can join kayaking or bamboo boating here for about 1 hour around the thousand-year-old limestone formations. Navigating through the emerald sea and imposing islets, guests may find themselves wandering in a fairy tale realm.
Visit Sung Sot Cave
Travelers have an excursion in Sung Sot Cave for around 1 - 1.5 hours. This is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. Strolling through stone steps, visitors will be thrilled to discover one-of-a-kind views with unique rock formations that cannot be seen anywhere else.
Explore Trinh Nu Cave
The first destination on Day 2 of the 3-day tour is the spectacular Trinh Nu Cave, which is one of the greatest kayaking spots in Halong. Tourists will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to discover the magnificence of this area.
Relax at Ba Trai Dao Beach
Following the cave tour on a 3-day-2-night itinerary, the boat proceeds to the Ba Trai Dao beach area, where it will stop for around an hour. It's the ideal time to swim in the crystal blue ocean to cool down and sunbathe on gorgeous white sand beaches for a nice tan.
Onboard Activities
Vietnamese cultural activities
Hera Cruise Halong Bay seeks to give passengers exceptional evening events, especially the intriguing fashion show "Footsteps of Heritage", folk music, and bamboo dance. These activities will undoubtedly provide you with valuable insights into Vietnam's lively culture.
After dinner, let's sit back and take a look at the colorful customs of many Vietnamese ethnic groups, such as the Dao and Tay People, in the fashion show.
Moreover, guests will get the opportunity to experience a precious traditional folk art of Northern Vietnam called Chau Van, as performed by professional singers. If you wish to be more active, join the staff for some fun bamboo dancing with your travel mates.
Wellness
- Price: US$25 - $45/ session
- Time: 30 - 60 minutes/ session
Hera Cruise Halong Bay provides a wide range of wellness options in the spa rooms. There are many professional treatments for customers to enjoy, including lava stones, foot, facial, and body massages.
Another soothing treatment for guests is the soothing foot bath after dinner, and inside the cabin. You may chill out and enjoy the calm surroundings while soaking your feet in carefully picked Vietnamese traditional herbs that can ease your sore muscles.
Sunset party & cooking class
During dusk time, you may join the engaging sunset party & cooking class onboard. Let’s enjoy peaceful moments while eating tasty desserts and sipping fresh cocktails on the sundeck amidst the wonderful scenery in the beautiful sunset.
Our chef will take you through a cooking lesson to make traditional Vietnamese food, such as floating cake "banh troi nuoc," after which you may enjoy it later. This is a special activity for Hera Cruise, banh troi nuoc will be a unique and enjoyable dish for foreigners to prepare and sample.
Moreover, there are also squid fishing onboard, and other personalized services such as honeymoon setup, special events, etc.
Cuisine Style
On Hera Cruise Halong Bay, guests can enjoy a fusion of traditional Vietnamese and Western cuisine, all prepared by professional chefs using fresh ingredients.
This cruise offers a variety of dining styles, including buffets for breakfasts, set menus for lunches, and outdoor gala dinners on the sundeck (subject to weather conditions). Especially when booking Earth and Heaven Suite, you can enjoy a special menu of lobster and nutritious bird nest soup.
This junk boat also caters to a variety of dietary requirements, including gluten-free, Indian food, vegetarian, and other special requests.
Dining time
The usual time for the meals is as follows: breakfast - 6:30, brunch - 10:00, lunch - 12:00, and dinner - 19:30. Depending on the itinerary, passengers will be served two or three meals per day as follows:
- 2-day-1-night: 01 set lunch, 01 set dinner, 01 buffet breakfast, and 01 brunch.
- 3-day-2-night: 02 set lunches, 02 set dinners, 02 buffet breakfasts, and 01 brunch.
Drinks
Besides 2 free bottles of water inside your cabin, you can have other beverages (cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine, juice, soft drinks, etc.) at the bar on board with the menu and price list below.
- Alcohol: From US $40/ bottle & US $7/ glass.
- Non-alcohol: From US $1/ item.
Restaurant & Bar Interior
One special thing about Hera Cruise Halong Bay is that it includes two separate restaurants and bars on different decks to provide the most unique and memorable dining experience for every guest.
The indoor Lily Restaurant & Cuckoo Bar brings an elegant and intimate atmosphere with its warm tone, wooden interiors, and delicate decorations. This is the dining area for all the meals on board, except for dinner.
The outdoor Iris Restaurant & Panthera Bar creates a fresh and wonderful setting for the gala dinners on the sundeck, where customers can enjoy tasty meals under the starry sky.
Professional staff
Every guest is guaranteed a pleasant and relaxing overnight stay on board thanks to the friendly staff and their high-standard service to customers. They are very helpful, attentive to all the needs, and quick to assist with any problems. The manager is an informative and engaging guide if you have any questions.
Depart from Hanoi
You may book a transfer service from your hotel in the Old Quarter to Halong Bay through the cruise company or BestPrice Travel (extra fee needed). The pickup time should be between 8:00 and 8:30.We can offer you 9-seat limousine D-cars, private cars, shuttle buses, and so on, depending on your needs.
Depart by yourself
If you decide to travel to Halong Bay on your own, remember to get to the Hera Grand Cruise waiting lounge at No.12, Tuan Chau Harbor before 11:30 to check in on time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We provides private car service for those looking for a transfer from and to the airport. Please note in the booking form so that our travel assistant can advise accordingly.
Yes. Hera Grand Cruise does offer vegetarian options for guests. There are also other food options such as Indian vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.
The cruise will return to the port approximately at 11:00. It will then take 3 hours to return to Hanoi airport and 45 minutes to Hai Phong airport. So if you want to book a flight directly after the cruise, the flight time may be as below:rn+ Flight from Cat Bi Airport (Hai Phong City): After 14:00.rn+ Flight from Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi City): After 17:00.
When packing for a cruise, the most important items to bring are your travel documents (Passport, Visa, etc.), comfortable clothes, swimsuits, and some cash.
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Route & Departure
All 2 Days 1 Nights cruises sail from Tuan Chau Pier into Halong Bay. We can arrange transfers from your Hanoi hotel — ask us for door-to-door pricing.
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