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Swan Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights
Halong International Cruise Port, 09 Bai Chay, Halong City
9.3Excellent - 99 reviews

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Swan Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights

Halong International Cruise Port, 09 Bai Chay, Halong City
9.3Excellent - 99 reviews
Launched in 2015
18 Cabins
Swan Cruises
Cruise-Lines: Swan Cruises

Highlight Services & Facilities

  • Bar
  • Free Wi-fi
  • Tai Chi
  • Cooking Class
  • Wooden Games
  • Restaurant
Why choose Swan Cruises?
  • Off-the-beaten route to Bai Tu Long Bay

  • Top budget cruise with 98% excellent review on TripAdvisor

  • Beautiful classic steel boat with traditional styles

Cabin & Rates

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Deluxe Cabin

Deluxe Cabin

2 pax
18.0 m2
Double / Twin / Triple
  • Free cancellation
  • All board - meals included
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Suite Cabin

Suite Cabin

2 pax
18.0 m2
Double / Twin
  • Free cancellation
  • All board - meals included
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Suite Triple

Suite Triple

3 pax
22.0 m2
Triple
  • Free cancellation
  • All board - meals included
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Suite Balcony

Suite Balcony

2 pax
28.0 m2
Double / Twin
  • Free cancellation
  • All board - meals included
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Deluxe Connecting

Deluxe Connecting

4 pax
36.0 m2
Double & Twin
  • Free cancellation
  • All board - meals included
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Booking Policy
Price Includes
  • English speaking guide.
  • Entrance fees and sightseeing tickets.
  • Accommodation 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.
  • VAT
Price Excludes
  • Drinks and gratuities and personal expenses.
  • Round trip transfer services (Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi).
  • The increase of entrance fee which can be applied in 2024 according to Ha Long Bay Management.
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

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 Policy
  • Children under 5 years old FOC
  • Children from 5 to 11 years old surcharge 75% adult
  • 2 Children under 12 sharing 01 cabin discounted 25% cabin

Cruise Itineraries

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2 days
3 days
Day 1: Hanoi - Bai Tu Long Bay - Cong Do - Cap La Island
Day 2: Vung Vieng Fishing Village - Cong Dam
Day 3: Bai Tu Long Bay - Thien Canh Son Cave - Hanoi
Last update 09:55 Wednesday 31 Jan 2024

Important Notes:

  • PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
  • PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
  • If you have any specific food requirement (vegetarian, vegan, food allergies, etc.) please inform us in advance, we will provide notices to our restaurants, tour guides and partners so they would be able to serve you the best.

About Swan Cruises

Built in 2017, Swan is one of the top budget cruises in Bai Tu Long Bay. Inspired by the beautiful classic simple of a swan image, the boat was designed to bring every passenger an elegant and unique cruising experience at a reasonable price.

Swan offers 18 boutique cabins, all inspired by the traditional local culture & harmonious combination. Our cabins are designed and fitted to international standards, featuring a rich wooden décor with large ocean-view windows.

Facilities & Deck Plan

Swan Cruise has two main decks and 01 sundeck with a capacity of 40 people:

The 1st deck includes a kitchen, 02 Suite Triple Cabins, and 08 Deluxe Cabins. 04 Deluxe cabins can be connected to create a larger area for families or groups. 

The 2nd deck has a restaurant, the remaining 02 Suite Triple, 03 Suite Double/Twin cabins, and 02 Suite Balcony Cabins at the ship's rear.

Overall, the 02 Suites Balcony (28m2) and 04 Suites Triple (22m2) are the only cabins that have jacuzzi bathtubs and are larger than the 03 Suites Double/Twin (18m2). 

Deck 1 and Deck 2

Deck 1 & Deck 2

The sundeck boasts the 01 Suite Balcony left and an airy sundeck with many sun loungers and set tables for guests to tanning and relax.

The cruise's Sundeck

The Sundeck

Despite being a budget cruise, Swan Cruise still provides nice and standard facilities for the guests, including:

Restaurant

Let’s enjoy a wonderful meal in a minimalistic and chic setting with wooden interiors. Stay on the 2nd deck, with a capacity of 40 people, Swan will take you on a flavorful cuisine journey. 

Spacious Restaurant and Bar Onboard

Spacious Restaurant and Bar Onboard

Bar

The bar is right next to the dining room so that passengers can easily choose various kinds of drinks to enjoy: Wine, cocktails, mocktails, smoothies, juices, etc.

Sundeck

The top deck is equipped with sun chairs and tea tables to facilitate tourists' trips while enjoying the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay. The area is pretty decorated with green grass, paintings on the wall, and colorful flags.

Service & Activities

On Swan Cruise, passengers can visit Cap La Island & Thien Canh Son Cave in Bai Tu Long Bay on the 2D1N tour. For the 3D2N tour, you will spend the extra 2nd day in Vung Vieng Village & Cong Dam. 

Here are some exciting activities during the trip that you can take part in:

Swimming & kayaking in Cap La

In the afternoon of the first day, you’ll have 1.5 hours to chill out in the emerald water and immerse yourself in the tranquil area of Cap La. Let’s sail through the imposing Karst mountains and see the breathtaking nature.

Amusing Kayaking activity

Amusing Kayaking activity

Visit Vung Vieng fishing village 

Only available on the 3D2N tour. On the morning of the 2nd day, let’s have an engaging trip to the charming Vung Vieng Village on a rowing boat or by kayak. Here, you can learn about fishermen’s daily life and their culture.

Have a trip to Thien Canh Son Cave

On the last day, guests can visit the well-hidden Thien Can Son Cave. This place is one of the best spots to witness the gorgeous stalactites and stalagmites in Bai Tu Long Bay.

Explore Thien Canh S?n Cave

Stunning view inside Thien Canh Son Cave

Food & Drink

When booking with Swan, all of your meals onboard are included in Vietnamese and International cuisine.

The usual time for breakfast is 7:00, lunch is 13:00, and dinner is 19:00.

Drinks

Two mineral water bottles and fresh fruit will also be provided for free in each cabin. Other beverages will be charged separately at the end of your journey.

  • Alcohol: From US $35 bottle & US $6 shot
  • Non-alcohol: From US $2 item

Drink Menu

The Drink Menu

NOTE: The price is objected to change in the future.

Transportation

You can choose a shuttle bus or a private car (extra fee needed) to travel to Halong Bay by booking with BestPrice Travel. The car is modern and is equipped with comfortable seats, air-con, free water, etc.

Transport from Hanoi

If you book the transfer service, a driver will pick you up in the Hanoi Old Quarter at around 8:00 - 8:30 and get you to Halong International Harbor.

From Cruise Port

Tourists who self-transfer to Halong Bay must arrive before 11:30 to check in at the Swan cruise lounge and take a tender boat to the cruise.

Reviews

BestPrice's Overall Rating: 9.2/10

  • Inspection date: October 2023
  • BestPrice Travel inspector: Mr. Huan Nguyen

After a 2d1n inspection tour on Swan Cruises, it is pretty easy to tell that the trip is one of the most suitable cruises for budget travelers who want to visit a less touristy area. With the routes in Bai Tu Long and the not-so-packed schedule, Swan will satisfy customers who want a peaceful experience.

Facilities & Amenities: 9.1/10

Swan Cruises seems well-maintained, the boat was launched in 2017, but the facilities are in excellent condition. The cabin was well-equipped with a classic wooden design. However, since this was a 3-star cruise, few recreation areas exist.

Pros

  • Well-thought design, the cruise's decoration was cohesive, with wooden-based furniture and a warm palette that created a cozy and elegant vibe. 
  • Spacious restaurant, the dining area is vast, airy, and can hold up to 40 people.
  • Beautiful sundeck with artificial grass, many sunbeds, and gorgeous painting on the wall.

Beautiful Panoramic view from the sundeck

Beautiful Sundeck 

Cons

  • Don’t have many areas for entertainment.
  • Deluxe cabins and Suite cabins don't have a balcony.
  • The cabin size is not big enough if guests bring more than 1 luggage.

 

Foods & Drinks: 8.9/10

The food & drinks on Swan Cruises are up to its 3-star standard. However, there is something that can be improved.

Pros

  • A significant quantity of food. There are 8-9 dishes for two people.
  • Delicious seafood, the ingredients feel very fresh, and the dishes are cooked well.
  • Most of the meals are set menu, so everyone can have the same quantity, unlike buffet.

Varied menu

The varied Set menu on board 

Cons

  • The food quality was average. Only seafood and Vietnamese food are great.
  • The vegetarian menu was a bit limited.
  • Overpriced drinks are in the range of $7 for spirits, and $1.5 for bottled water.

 

Activity & Itinerary: 9.0/10

Overall, the schedule of Swan Cruises for its 2d1n itinerary is pretty relaxing, with the two main activities being kayaking on Cap La Island and visiting Thien Canh Son. It is no doubt suitable for travelers who want a peaceful holiday.

Pros

  • Quieter and less tourist route in Bai Tu Long Bay helps you enjoy the spectacular bay.
  • Swimming and kayaking in the emerald water of Cap La Island is great to unwind.
  • There are many 30 - 60 minute breaks in the itinerary where you can relax.

Gorgeous Bai Tu Long Bay in the Sunset

Create Wonderful Experiences

Cons

  • If you are active and want something lively, this schedule may be a bit boring.
  • There are not many things to do at night.

 

Service: 10/10

The service on Swan Cruises is excellent; all the staff is well-trained. There is nothing to fault with the services on this budget ship.

Pros

  • Most of the crew is knowledgeable about Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay. 
  • Everyone is friendly, cautious, and attentive.
  • The crew is always open to themed party/ceremony requests.

 

Swan Cruise's review on Tripadvisor

  • Number of reviews: 5.715
  • Excellent: 5.193/ 5.715

Among the budget cruises in Halong, Swan is adored by its worldwide passengers, with many reviews, and almost 97 % of them giving positive reviews.

Generally, Swan Cruises on TripAdvisor is praised for its fantastic service, with many positive reviews about the amazing sceneries, great food, kind staff, and great guide.

It seems like the cruise has received good responses continuously from its customers. However, there are some complaints about the average food and scams, some people may book from unofficial sites. So be careful!

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating

Based on 97 customer's reviews

9.3
Excellent
Traveler rating
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Score breakdown
  • Cruise quality 9.3
  • Food/Drink 9.3
  • Cabin quality 9.1
  • Staff quality 9.6
  • Enter/act 9.2
9.0
Excellent - Ms.K Thur
26/03/2024
Our best international tour! Don't hesitate to book with BestPrice!

This agency is great! We booked the 2-day trip and everything was perfect. The arrangements were incredible. The guides were excellent, the meals were nice, and the room was wonderful. We were picked up promptly, in clean vehicles with excellent drivers. I'm a pescatarian who can’t eat spicy food… More

8.5
Very good - Mr.John
18/03/2024
Okay

Kent, the guide, was very considerate, helpful, and nice. The kayaking was lovely and enjoyable. Even for a vegetarian such as me, the food on the trip was delicious and well-prepared. Early in the morning, we loved doing Tai Chi on the upper deck. What a wonderful experience!
We were upgraded to a… More

9.5
Excellent - R.Kelly
15/03/2024
All good

Thank you, Jane. This has been a fantastic trip. Thank you for everything. Such an amazing experience and all your planning was fantastic.

9.5
Excellent - Sutar
11/03/2024
Great service

If you are planning a trip to Halong Bay and want to get there easier than making all the arrangements yourself, our own experience is very positive about BestPrice Travel. Everything worked as agreed, we went through the trip together (it's worth thinking about what you want/don't want). Financial matters were handled exactly as agreed, so no problems. Highly recommended!

9.0
Excellent - Ms.Jaidee
28/02/2024
Amazing tour in Halong

We booked a 2-day family tour in Halong in February. Moon from BestPrice Travels assisted us in preparing the trip and arranged a cruise with an English-speaking guide and vegetarian meals.
She is one of the most kind and responsive agents I've ever worked with. She made our tour one of the most pleasurable ones. I only had compliments for BestPrice Travel and Moon. Thank you!

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Questions & Answers (42)

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17/03/2024

Do you have one way only transfer from Hanoi ? After cruise we would like to stay in the area and not return to hanoi.

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18/03/2024

Yes, we have that, you don't have to book a returned transfer if you don't need that. The price for 1-way transfer is from USD 20/person.

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18/02/2024

We would like to book 2 cabins bear each other. One with a double bed and one with 2 twins. Would that be possible for a 3 day cruise starting June 22nd? Thanks, Sarah

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18/02/2024
@Sarah Heitzman:

Yes we have available and please check email for processing.

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30/01/2024

Hello, does this cruise operate during the Lunar New Year or do we need to book it later?

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30/01/2024
@Frances Trevino:

Yes it still operates, you can book now.

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29/12/2023

I have a backpack plus a 20 kg suitcase; can your organisation cope with this amount of luggage?

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29/12/2023
@Simon Turner:

Yes it is possible with Van.

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12/12/2023

We will be making our own way for our cruise..what time and where exactly do we have to be on the day.cruise is 27th March

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13/12/2023
@Stuart smith:

You need ready at cruise pier about 11:45 - 12:00.

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