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. All family cruises are equipped with child-sized life jackets and basic safety gear. Parents are advised to make sure kids wear them during water activities and tender transfers.

Most cruises in Halong Bay involve stairs and tender boats, so full wheelchair access is limited. Staff will gladly assist elderly guests with boarding and moving around.

For more comfort, consider newer 5-star cruises with easier access, such as Catherine, Grand Pioneers, Capella, and Indochine Premium, which feature spacious cabins, wide corridors, and elevators for seniors.

Yes. Excursions on all main Halong Bay routes are designed to be family-friendly, with options for both kids and seniors:

• Halong Bay: Easy cave walks (Sung Sot Cave), swimming or relaxing at Titop Island, and short bamboo boat rides at Luon Cave.
• Lan Ha Bay: Gentle kayaking or bamboo boat trips in Tra Bau or Dark & Bright Cave, plus beach time on small sandy areas.
• Bai Tu Long Bay: Peaceful visits to Thien Canh Son Cave, Vung Vieng fishing village (bamboo boat), and quiet beaches.