Quiet Bay Overnight Cruise — 3 Days 2 Nights
Special deal −23%Two nights at anchor on the quiet side of Lan Ha — Viet Hai on foot and by bike, Tien Duc cave, lunch with a local family, kayaking at Dau Be
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Overview
Overview
Three days at the pace the bay deserves. The same quiet route as our 2-day cruise, but with the time to go properly ashore: a full morning in Viet Hai by bike, a walk into Cat Ba National Park to the Tien Duc cave, and lunch in an old house with the family who lives there. Afternoons are for kayaking and swimming at Dau Be, the far corner most boats never reach; evenings for BBQ on deck, squid fishing, and two nights asleep among the karsts. On the last morning the cruise threads as close as it can to the prettiest islets and stops at a floating house where local families raise fish.
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
- Tien Duc cave walk in Cat Ba National Park
- Lunch with a local family in an old Viet Hai house
- BBQ dinner on deck on the first night
Your cruise at a glance
- Duration
- 3 days · 2 nights
- Check-in 12:00 Day 1
- Check-out 11:45 Day 3
- Cruising route
- Cai Beo Cruise Port
- Quiet reaches of Lan Ha Bay
- Ba Trai Dao or Dau Be
- Viet Hai & Cat Ba National Park
- Islets and a floating fish farm
- Activities & excursions
- Kayaking and swimming at Dau Be
- Viet Hai village by bike
- National Park walk to Tien Duc cave
- Lunch with a local family
- BBQ dinner on deck
- Floating fish-farm visit
- 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, BBQ dinner
- Day 2: breakfast, lunch with a local family, dinner
- Day 3: breakfast
- Sunset snacks
- Vegetarian / vegan on request
Departure & return
- Boarding
- 12:00 boarding at Cai Beo Cruise Port (Cat Ba town)
- Return
- 11:45 – 12:00 Day 3 (Cai Beo Cruise Port)
Itinerary
Day 1
- Cai Beo Cruise Port
- Lunch under way
- Ba Trai Dao or Dau Be
- Cooking demonstration & BBQ dinner
Day 2
- Sunrise & Tai Chi
- Viet Hai village by bike
- National Park walk & lunch with locals
- Sail to Dau Be
- Kayak, swim, sunset
Day 3
- Tai Chi & breakfast
- Islets & the floating fish farm
- Check out
- 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
+1.064.000 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, welcome drink, and the cruise briefing.
- Day 1 · 13:15
Lunch under way
Lunch is served as the boat heads out into Lan Ha Bay.
- Day 1 · 15:00
Ba Trai Dao or Dau Be
Deeper into the quiet bay: kayak among the karsts, take the tender through the rock passages, or swim off the untouched beach.
- Day 1 · 17:30
Cooking demonstration & BBQ dinner
Freshen up, then a Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the sundeck before BBQ dinner on board. Squid fishing afterwards. Overnight at anchor.
- Day 2 · 06:30
Sunrise & Tai Chi
Sunrise over the bay around 5am if you want it, Tai Chi on the sundeck at 06:30, breakfast at 07:30 with the morning view.
- Day 2 · 08:30
Viet Hai village by bike
Ashore for the morning: cycle through the rainforest tunnel into Viet Hai, the ancient village inside Cat Ba National Park.
- Day 2 · 10:00
National Park walk & lunch with locals
Walk into Cat Ba National Park to visit the Tien Duc cave, then lunch in an old village house with the family who lives there.
- Day 2 · 13:30
Sail to Dau Be
Back to the pier and out again toward the Dau Be area — the far, quiet corner of the bay.
- Day 2 · 15:00
Kayak, swim, sunset
Kayaking or swimming, then back toward Lan Ha for the night. Sunset from the sundeck, dinner at 19:20, squid fishing after. Overnight on board.
- Day 3 · 07:00
Tai Chi & breakfast
Tai Chi on the sundeck, then breakfast on board around 07:00.
- Day 3 · 08:00
Islets & the floating fish farm
The cruise sails as close as it can to the most beautiful islets and rocks, and stops at a floating house where local families raise fish.
- Day 3 · 10:00
Check out
Time for a shower before checking out of the cabin as the cruise returns to port.
- Day 3 · 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: all meals from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 3, plus a BBQ dinner on the first night and lunch with a local family in Viet Hai village. Vietnamese seafood menus cooked on board; sunset snacks of rice cakes, prawn crackers and seasonal fruit. 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: 1.600.000 VND.
Cabins are sold per cabin, not per bed. Every cabin with only one guest pays a single-occupancy supplement of 2.400.000 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.