Halong Bay Family Cruises For Kids

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

We have a list of best-selling cruises for families that you can refer to to find your most suitable cruise.

• Capella (from US$207/pax): Best cruise with first-class family suites
  
• Grand Pioneers (from US$208/pax): Best cruise with kid-friendly entertainment
  
• Hermes (from US$165/pax): Best 5-star cruise with an active itinerary

Please refer to our top 10 best recommendations and contact us for expert advice.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Yes. Some 5-star family-friendly cruises, such as Grand Pioneers and Indochine, can prepare Indian meals upon request.

Vegetarian options are widely available on most cruises, while Jain meals should be requested in advance so the chef can arrange accordingly.

Most cruises have fixed dining times. A 15–20 minute adjustment is usually possible, but bigger delays may affect the excursion schedule and risk missing activities.

Tip: Families can inform the staff in advance for light meals or bring along snacks for children.