Halong Bay Cruise for Family

Question 1

1. Which cruise provide family/ family connecting cabins?

Answer

Here are the BestPrice's Choices, which offer a family triple or connecting suites to accommodate 3–5 people.

Hermes (from US $197/pax): Family Connecting 56 - 60 m²
Capella (from US $224/pax): Family Suite 43 - 48 m²
La Casta (from US $156/pax): Family Triple Suite 40 m²
MilaLux (from US $153/pax): Family Junior Balcony 36 m²

Question 2

2. How are children charged based on age?

Answer

Policies vary by cruise, but the general guideline is

Children under 5 years old: Free of charge (max. 2 kids), sharing everything with parents.
Children 5–10 or 11 years old: 60%–75% of the adult rate per night if sharing a bed with parents, or 85% if using an extra bed.
Children 11 or 12 years old and above: Charged as adults.

Question 3

3. Which family cruises are most popular among Australian travelers?

Answer

Top 5 choices for families which are best-rated by Aussies include

Hermes Cruise (from AUD$250/pax): Spacious family connecting cabins, Jacuzzi pool.
Catherine Cruise (from AUD$358/pax): Elegant design, family cabins, kid-friendly dining.
Grand Pioneers Cruise (from AUD$325/pax): Kid corner & game room, dedicated family suites.
Athena Luxury Cruise (from AUD$238/pax): Modern amenities, great service, and family-friendly.
La Casta Cruise (from AUD$231/pax): Affordable 4-star option with family triple suites.

Question 4

4. Is there any option for Halong Bay family cruise with kid corner?

Answer

Yes. There are 2 cruises offering a kid corner and playground for your children, including Catherine, Grand Pioneers, and Calista Cruise.

Question 5

5. Do Halong Bay cruises provide kid-friendly meals?

Answer

Most cruises offer kid-friendly options such as sausages, fries, soup, or congee. Some 5-star cruises like Grand Pioneers and Calista even have a special kids’ menu with more dishes like sandwiches, spaghetti, pizza, and hamburgers.

Note: Parents should inform the staff in advance about their child’s ages and preferences so the chef can prepare accordingly.

Question 6

6. Can I order babycot on any family cruise and is it free?

Answer

Yes. Most of the luxury 5-star cruises in Halong Bay can provide comfortable baby cots to help your babies sleep well and stay safe, such as Capella, Hermes, and Catherine.
The babycot service fee is either free or an additional surcharge based on the different cruises' policies.

Question 7

7. Can cruise staff help me to take care of my kids?

Answer

While Halong Bay cruises are very family-friendly and the crew are happy to assist with small requests (like providing baby cots or high chairs), there is no babysitting service on board. Parents should still supervise their children, especially during outdoor activities.

Question 8

8. Do cruises offer safe swimming or water play areas for children?

Answer

Yes. Most 4–5 star cruises feature a jacuzzi or small pool suitable for kids, and some (like Capella) even have a waterslide. Swimming in the bay is possible during beach stops, but always under parental supervision with life jackets provided.

Question 9

9. Do family cruises include kayaking or beach visits that kids can join?

Answer

Yes. Most family cruises include activities like kayaking, swimming, or beach visits. Kids can join with parental supervision, and life jackets are always provided for safety.

Question 10

Q

Cinthia Brands23/05/2024

Hello. My name is Cinthia I am traveling with my 3 children and want to do the Era cruise from July 20th until july 22nd. Do you have availability?

1 Reply

Answer

@Cinthia Brands:

Hi! We need your children' ages to give you exact information. At present, the Garden Sea Family cabin on Era should be the best option for your family, price is from $1276 for a 3-day-2-night cruise.

Please note that depending on your children's ages, you might need 1 more cabin or pay for surchage as children policy is only applied for maximum 2 children at the age under 12.

Question 11

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Travis Archer07/12/2023

Hello, I wanted to book a cruise for 2D /1N for a family of four ( kids aged 8 and 11 years old ) for 20th Dec check in. Do we have to book two rooms ?? We're one family. Please let me know the availability and prices of big rooms and connecting rooms as well.

1 Reply

Answer

@Travis Archer:

Hi Travis Archer,

Some cruise ships offer Family Rooms for 4 people. Below are the suggestions based on the cruise class you can refer to

Question 12

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Mary Louise30/11/2023

Hi, I like to check if u have any good offers for the cruise for 2 adults and 2 kids aged 17 and 14. We can only go on 3 - 5 Dec. Do u have any cruises to recommend?

1 Reply

Answer

@Mary Louise:

Many cruises are sold our this date, now we have available with Orchid and La regina.

Question 13

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Theodore15/11/2023

Hi, our family is looking for a 3 day 2 night around Halong Bay from December the 1st. We would need a cabin with 1 double bed and a single bed for our 4 year old son. We also have twin baby girls so we would need 1 cot (we’re travelling with one travel cot so we would need you to provide the other one), is this possible?

1 Reply

Answer

@Theodore:

Hi Theodore,

It is possible to add an extra bed and a baby cot for your kids. You can take a look at Mon Cheri, Peony, or Hermes Cruise.

Question 14

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Matt27/10/2023

I wanted to find out about the cruise with the double rooms. Can we get an extra bed for the kids? 6 and 10 years old.

1 Reply

Answer

@Matt:

We can put 1 extra bed in room, so the 6 year old one will share bed with parents.

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