Quiet Bay Overnight Cruise — 2 Days 1 Night
Special deal −23%Sleep on the empty side of Lan Ha Bay — kayak, swim off a wild beach, Tai Chi at sunrise, then cycle into Viet Hai village
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Overview
Overview
The overnight cruise for people who want the bay to themselves. We skip the cave circuit that every other boat queues for and sail instead into the quieter reaches of Lan Ha Bay and the edge of Bai Tu Long — which buys you far more time in a kayak, on an empty beach, and drifting past a floating village of over 400 houses. Nights are spent at anchor in a still corner of the bay: cooking demonstration on the sundeck, dinner on board, squid fishing under the stars. Mornings start with sunrise over the karsts and Tai Chi on the top deck before you cycle into Viet Hai, the ancient village hidden inside Cat Ba National Park.
Highlights
- Sails the quiet side of Lan Ha Bay — no cave queues, no cruise traffic
- Floating fishing village of more than 400 houses
- Kayaking, bay swimming and a wild, empty beach
- Sunrise over the karsts, then Tai Chi on the sundeck
- Vietnamese cooking demonstration before dinner
- Viet Hai ancient village in Cat Ba National Park by bike or electric car
- Night squid fishing off the deck
Your cruise at a glance
- Duration
- 2 days · 1 night
- Check-in 12:00 Day 1
- Check-out 11:45 Day 2
- Cruising route
- Cai Beo Cruise Port
- Quiet reaches of Lan Ha Bay
- Edge of Bai Tu Long
- Ba Trai Dao or Dau Be
- Floating village (400+ houses)
- Viet Hai village
- Activities & excursions
- Kayaking
- Swimming off an empty beach
- Cooking demonstration on the sundeck
- Squid fishing
- Sunrise Tai Chi
- Viet Hai village by bike or electric car
- Your cabin
- 11 boutique en-suite cabins
- Deluxe Double or Twin, ocean view
- Triple with private balcony, 2nd floor
- A/C, hot water, toiletries
- Towels, dry bag, bottled water
- Onboard facilities
- Sundeck: Tai Chi, cooking demo, sunset
- Bar on board (drinks not included)
- Meals served on board
- Meals included
- Day 1: lunch, dinner
- Day 2: breakfast, set lunch
- Vietnamese seafood cooked on board
- Vegetarian / vegan on request
Departure & return
- Boarding
- 12:00 boarding at Cai Beo Cruise Port (Cat Ba town)
- Return
- 11:45 – 12:00 Day 2 (Cai Beo Cruise Port)
Itinerary
Day 1
- Cai Beo Cruise Port
- Lunch under way
- Ba Trai Dao or Dau Be
- Cooking demonstration & dinner
- Squid fishing under the stars
Day 2
- Sunrise, then Tai Chi
- Breakfast toward Viet Hai
- Viet Hai ancient village
- Check out & set lunch
- Disembark at Cai Beo
Cabins
Quiet Bay Cruise
Boutique cruise with 11 cabins: 8 Deluxe Double or Twin cabins with ocean views, and 3 Triple cabins on the second floor, two of them with a private balcony.
- Deluxe Double Ocean View
- Deluxe Twin Ocean View
- Triple Ocean View with Private Balcony
What's included
Included
- Boutique en-suite cabin with A/C and hot water
- Welcome drink
- All meals on board as per itinerary
- English speaking guide on board
- Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck
Not included
- Bus Hanoi – Cat Ba
- Bus Cat Ba – Hanoi
- Beverages
- Tips & other personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions
Good to know
- Cancellation & changes
- 15 days or more before departureFree cancellation
- 8 – 14 days before departure50% refund
- 7 days or less before departure, or no-showNon-refundable
Counted from the moment we receive your written cancellation request. Refunds never exceed what we recover from the supplier.
- Children's policy
Children under 2 travel free. Ages 2–5 pay 50% of the adult fare. Ages 6–15 pay the adult fare less 60.000 VND. From 16 the full adult fare applies.
- How booking works
- Send your request and we check availability with the operator, usually within 12–24 hours. You receive a secure payment link only once it is confirmed — nothing is charged before that.
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Getting there and onwards
Plan your journey
Both directions are independent — arrive one way, leave another. Every fare is the Transportation catalog's own price, taxes included.
Stay on board
Choose your cabin
Boutique cruise with 11 cabins: 8 Deluxe Double or Twin cabins with ocean views, and 3 Triple cabins on the second floor, two of them with a private balcony.
Only the class is chosen here. The exact cabin is assigned before payment.
Deluxe Double Ocean View
Recommended for your group · 1 cabin
- Up to 2 guests
- 1 double bed (1.8 m)
- Ocean view
Included in the fare
1 cabin
Deluxe Twin Ocean View
- Up to 2 guests
- 2 single beds (1.2 m)
- Ocean view
Included in the fare
Triple Ocean View with Private Balcony
- Up to 3 guests
- 1 double bed (1.8 m) + 1 single bed (1.2 m)
- Ocean view
- Private balcony
- 2nd floor
+536.000 VND per guest
Need more than one cabin? We suggest the fewest cabins for your group; use + and − on your chosen class to change the count. Add this cabin puts one cabin of that class next to the ones you already have.
Travelling solo, with children or with more guests? Choose your class and send the request — we confirm the right cabin arrangement and any supplement before payment.
Daily itinerary
Times are approximate and may shift slightly with weather, tide, and group pace. The order of activities stays the same.
- Day 1 · 12:00
Cai Beo Cruise Port
Our crew meets you at Cai Beo Cruise Port in Cat Ba town. Settle into your cabin, take a welcome drink, and get the safety and itinerary briefing.
- Day 1 · 13:15
Lunch under way
Lunch is served as the boat pulls out into Lan Ha Bay, with the limestone formations opening up along the route.
- Day 1 · 15:00
Ba Trai Dao or Dau Be
The cruise sails deeper into the quiet bay to either the Ba Trai Dao or the Dau Be area. Kayak up to the karst walls, take the tender through the rock passages, swim in the emerald water, or just have the wild beach to yourself.
- Day 1 · 17:30
Cooking demonstration & dinner
Back on board to freshen up. Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the sundeck — you roll your own spring rolls — followed by dinner on board.
- Day 1 · after dinner
Squid fishing under the stars
Drinks at the bar, the sundeck to yourself, or try squid fishing off the back of the boat. Overnight at anchor.
- Day 2 · 05:00
Sunrise, then Tai Chi
Wake early for sunrise over the karsts — the bay at its most still. Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck at 06:30.
- Day 2 · 07:00
Breakfast toward Viet Hai
Coffee or tea with the morning bay view, then breakfast in the dining room while the boat heads for Viet Hai village.
- Day 2 · 08:00
Viet Hai ancient village
Cycle or ride the electric car through the rainforest tunnel into Viet Hai — a village of a few dozen houses inside Cat Ba National Park, still living at its own pace.
- Day 2 · 10:00
Check out & set lunch
Check out of the cabin. A set lunch is served as the cruise sails back toward port.
- Day 2 · 11:45
Disembark at Cai Beo
Back alongside at Cai Beo Cruise Port around 11:45 – 12:00.
What's included
Not included
Amenities
Deluxe Double Ocean View
- Bottled water
- Toiletries: toothbrush, razor, shower cap, comb, shampoo and shower gel
- Towels
- Dry bag
Food
Included: lunch + dinner on Day 1, breakfast + set lunch on Day 2 — Vietnamese seafood menus cooked on board (seafood soup, beer-steamed shrimp, grilled squid, fried spring rolls, seasonal fruit). Breakfast is a spread of bread, crepes, stir-fried noodles, sausages, yoghurt, fresh fruit, tea and coffee. Vegetarian and vegan menus on request. Drinks are not included — there is a bar on board.
Complete your trip
Optional add-ons
Honeymoon / birthday celebration package
Cabin decoration, cake and a bottle for the table — arranged on board. One package per booking.
1.660.000 VND / booking
Cancellation & changes
This cruise is sold on the boat operator's own conditions, which are stricter than our standard schedule. Counted from the moment we receive your written cancellation request.
Free cancellation 15 days or more before departure. 50% refund 8–14 days before departure. Non-refundable within 7 days of departure or for a no-show.
- 15 days or more before departure100% refund
- 8 – 14 days before departure50% refund
- 7 days or less before departure, or no-show0% refund
Refunds never exceed the amount CATBA ADVENTURE TOURS actually recovers from the supplier. Amounts already paid or committed to a supplier on a non-refundable basis, and bank, payment-gateway, currency-exchange and refund-transfer fees, are not returned. A refund is confirmed only after the supplier has released the funds.
If we, the operator or the authorities cancel a departure (typhoon, rough seas, boat ban, port or ferry closure) we first offer a new date or a credit for a future booking. If neither suits you, we refund what you paid for the undelivered services less any documented third-party costs already incurred for your booking that the supplier does not return — itemised on your refund statement. Reasonable changes made for safety (route, boat, vehicle, departure time, an equivalent service) do not in themselves entitle you to a refund.
Name changes, extra guests, fewer guests and date changes are handled on request, subject to the supplier's approval and any price difference; fewer guests is a partial cancellation on the schedule above.
Pricing & age policy
All fares already include the Cat Ba bay entrance ticket — no hidden fees at the pier.
- Under 2 (infant): free
- 2–5: 50% of the adult fare
- 6–15: −60.000 VND off the adult fare
- 16+: full adult fare
Holiday supplement before VAT: under 5 free; ages 5–10: 500.000 VND. From age 11: 1.000.000 VND.
Cabins are sold per cabin, not per bed. Every cabin with only one guest pays a single-occupancy supplement of 1.200.000 VND for the trip — three guests in double cabins, for example, are two cabins with one of them single. A cabin shared by two or more guests pays no supplement.
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Plan the rest of your trip
Pair this tour with where to sleep and how to get to Cat Ba — booked through one operator, all in one place.
Lan Ha Floating Homestay
Sleep on the bay — limestone cliffs all around. 6 rooms · free kayak & SUP for guests · 2km from Cat Ba town.
See the homestay →Hanoi → Cat Ba in 3.5 hours
Bus and limousine transfers from Hanoi to Cat Ba. Check departure times and pickup details for your selected vehicle before booking.
See route & vehicles →Frequently asked questions
Does the cruise board on Cat Ba or in Ha Long?
Check the boarding location on the selected cruise page. Our Cat Ba cruises and the Aqua cruises boarding at Tuan Chau in Ha Long have different departure points. Choose your transfer only after confirming the correct port and check-in time.
How do I choose between 2 days / 1 night and 3 days / 2 nights?
Compare the daily itineraries on the selected cruise pages. The longer option includes an additional night, but routes and activities vary by boat. Check the actual itinerary rather than assuming every cruise visits the same caves or villages.
Is the advertised fare for a private cabin or per person?
Check the price unit, selected cabin, guest count and any supplement in the booking panel. Cabin options and occupancy rules vary by cruise. For solo travellers, families or a different room arrangement, request confirmation of the cabin and total before paying.
Are transfers and all activities included in the cruise fare?
Read the selected cruise’s inclusions, exclusions and optional extras. A bus, private car or onward connection is included only when listed in the selected option or written quotation. The cruise page also states the cancellation conditions that apply to that boat.
Should I choose a day cruise or an overnight cruise?
Compare the departure point, time on the bay and daily itinerary. A day cruise suits a visit without sleeping aboard; an overnight cruise adds a night on the selected boat. Compare the cabin and total cost, including any transfers, before deciding.
Does a two-day trip always mean sleeping on a boat?
No. Read the accommodation details: a trip may involve a cruise cabin, floating homestay or accommodation on land. The number of days alone does not identify where you sleep. Check the selected product and room arrangement before paying.
Can I book an overnight cruise to guarantee plankton or night kayaking?
No. Standalone plankton trips and night kayaking are currently not permitted. The exception for overnight vessels does not guarantee plankton sightings or mean night kayaking is included. Choose the cruise for its confirmed itinerary and accommodation.
Sunset & Night Kayaking
Standalone plankton trips and night kayaking are currently not permitted. Overnight cruises are the exception, but this does not mean night kayaking is included or that plankton sightings are guaranteed. We are not accepting bookings for the standalone night tour.