Officially launched in November 2018, Lavender Elegance Cruise is one of the modern 3-star cruises suitable for budget travelers who want to explore Halong Bay overnight at a moderate cost. The yacht has a typical design in the style of a classic fishing boat of Ha Long with outstanding white paint, which has the rustic beauty of traditional boats of the bay.
Be ready with us to visit famous landscapes on Halong Bay on Lavender Cruise, such as Dark and Bright Cave, Lu Huong Peak, etc, We are promising to bring you a wonderful time with your friends or family.
BestPrice’s Review: 9.1/10
Lavender Elegance Cruise is one of the attractive options in the 3-star segment. With everything considered, this cruise deserves a 9.1/10 rate.
(+) Pros:
- Beautiful layout and design, new facilities, very well-prepared for a budget cruise
- New boat with a suitable capacity of 26 people
- Many activities to participate in on board
(-) Cons:
- Small cabin with an average size of 14m2
- Wifi speed is not good
Cabin & Suites
Lavender Elegance Cruise currently has all 12 rooms with exquisite designs, fully equipped with a maximum capacity of 26 guests. The room types on the yacht are decorated elegantly, with various styles and qualities to help you have the best overnight stay possible.
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Room Type |
Size |
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Deluxe Sea View Room |
14 m2 |
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Deluxe Ocean View Room with Balcony |
16 m2 |
Deluxe Sea View Room
- Location: 1st and 2nd floor
- Highlight Facilities: Sea-view window
- Bed size: Twin bed: 2 x 0.9m, King bed: 1.8 x 2m
- Max capacity: 02 Adults
- Best for: Budget travelers, Single
Each cabin comes fitted with individually controlled air-conditioning. Features a private bathroom with hot and cold shower, bathrobes and hairdryer. You will have complimentary bottled water when checking in the room. You can witness the beauty of Halong Bay inside the room with a large Sea-view window.
Deluxe cabin with huge Sea-view window
Deluxe Ocean View Room with Balcony
- Location: 1st and 2nd floor
- Highlight Facilities: Private Balcony, Ocean-view window
- Bed size: Twin bed: 2 x 0.9m, King bed: 1.8 x 2m
- Max capacity: 02 Adults
- Best for: Family, Solo travelers
Magnificent view from Deluxe Balcony Room
This cabin features a 2 m2 private balcony and table for relaxing. Modern equipment is equipped in each room: air conditioner, hot & cold shower, hair dryer,... This kind of cabin also offers connecting room, which is suitable for families with kids.
BestPrice’s Review: 8.8/10
(+) Pros:
- Clean cabin, comfortable bed
- Modern amenities are equipped in every room
(-) Cons:
- The room size is a little small
Deck Plan
The Lavender Elegance Cruise cruise is 30 meters long, 7.6 meters wide, and 6.5 meters high. This economical boat includes 3 decks with a luxurious modern design with a maximum capacity of 30 guests.
- 1st floor: Including 8 guest cabins and a kitchen.
- 2nd floor: Including 4 guest cabins, a bar, and a restaurant.
- Sundeck area: Located on the top floor with a 360-degree panoramic view around the Bay with two areas: sun loungers and set tables under the eaves.
Highlight Services & Facilities
Along with a system of modern rooms, this budget boat offers guests new facilities to comfortably explore and experience exciting entertainment and party activities during their overnight time on board.
- Restaurant: The spacious restaurant is located on the 2nd floor with an elegant design and a maximum capacity of 30 guests. The restaurant is designed with a very open space and an extensive window system so visitors can comfortably enjoy the scenery while dining.
Delicate Layout in the Restaurant on board
- Bar: The bar was designed with a gentle and poetic style so visitors can comfortably relax. The bartenders here are all professional, and the drinks are diverse and unique to suit the preferences of many visitors.
- Sundeck: Designed with spacious space, combined with reclining chairs to help you relax, enjoy the beauty of Halong Bay and enjoy delicious drinks. This place is also an ideal place for you to participate in morning Tachi lessons, outdoor BBQ parties, or attractive cooking classes.
BestPrice’s Review: 9.5/10
(+) Pros:
- Beautiful sundeck, very suitable for taking pictures
- Surprisingly good facilities and service for a 3-star cruise
- Helpful and professional staff
- Can request themed parties, wedding ceremonies, etc
(-) Cons:
- Only offer 01 bottle of water/pax/day, you need to buy if you need more
Food & Drinks
The restaurant's cuisine has a variety of styles, from European and Asian styles to a menu of Vietnamese specialties, especially seafood. The service can be a buffet with various dishes, accompanied by a set menu served with an attractive menu.
- Breakfast: 07.30 - 8.00 daily
- Lunch: 13.00 - 14.00 daily
- Dinner: 19.00 - 20.00 daily
Various drinks are also served here, from colorful soft drinks to cocktails, wine, etc.
In addition, the yacht also organizes cooking classes for visitors in need; you can both experience the new dishes featured here and have moments of relaxation with friends and family.
Unwind with Cocktails in the Bar
BestPrice’s Review: 8.6/10
(+) Pros:
- Plentiful and various styles of food: Asian/Vietnam-based, European
- Vegetarian food is provided
- Drinks in the bar are well-made
(-) Cons:
- Foods are cooked to suit Western customers so they may lack flavor for some customers
- Drinks are a bit overpriced
Itinerary & Highlight Activities
With the Lavender Elegance budget cruise, you can step into a meaningful journey of discovery through beautiful destinations to enjoy the wonders of Halong Bay.
For the 2 days itinerary, you will have the chance to kayak through the magnificent landscape with limestone mountains at Luon Cave and visit Titop Island on day 1 then visit the famous Surprising Cave on day 2.
The cruise in Gorgeous Sunset
With the 3 days 2 night trip, be ready to visit Pearl Farm to witness the whole process to make valuable pearls and Me Cung Cave on the second day.
In addition to visiting attractive places, you will also be able to participate in many exciting experiences such as:
- Kayaking around the limestone island areas or
- Exploring the breathtaking Sung Sot and Me Cung Cave
- Swimming in the most beautiful region of the bay: Titop Island.
- Joining a Vietnamese cooking class, then unwinding with a sunset party on the sundeck
- Participating in amusing nighttime activities: squid fishing, karaoke,.. to relax your soul
BestPrice’s Review: 9.2/10
(+) Pros:
- Well-organized itineraries, visit a lot of famous places with interesting activities
- Have a long relaxing time after each activity
- Provide various activities on board
(-) Cons:
- There are no stand-out activities, the itinerary is pretty common
Transport from Hanoi
- From Hanoi: Customers will use the company's 16 or 29-seat shuttle service. Depart time from Hanoi at 08.00 - 08.30. Private transfers can be arranged upon request.
- From cruise port: You need to present at Tuan Chau Marina before 11.30 to check in and get on board on time.
Shuttle service in Ha Noi
A trip to Titop Island
Ha Long has very beautiful scenery. There are many small islands and caves on the bay, which is very dreamy. I book the Lavender boat and it was great for a 3-star, the food is very good, the staff is friendly, and the guide Quang is nothing to criticize. However, the weather is a bit hot, you shouldn’t… More Ha Long has very beautiful scenery. There are many small islands and caves on the bay, which is very dreamy. I book the Lavender boat and it was great for a 3-star, the food is very good, the staff is friendly, and the guide Quang is nothing to criticize. However, the weather is a bit hot, you shouldn’t travel to the bay from June to August if you hate the sunny weather.
Every time I come to Ha Long, it leaves me with a warm feeling of hospitality to both nature and people. I will often travel here and introduce it to many of my friends.
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This is a small boat, which makes it more cozy and I liked it. It wasn’t new but the bathroom seem to be renovated (very thoughtful of them). The boat's common areas, rooms, staff, and tour plan/activities made it a great experience overall. They were able to accommodate our food preferences (I’m… More This is a small boat, which makes it more cozy and I liked it. It wasn’t new but the bathroom seem to be renovated (very thoughtful of them). The boat's common areas, rooms, staff, and tour plan/activities made it a great experience overall. They were able to accommodate our food preferences (I’m vegetarian) as well which was great.
The service staffs were really good. While the food wasn't the best (lacked flavor), you could tell they really put in a lot of effort so that was touching. Overall still good for a 3-star cruise.
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We cruised in Ha Long Bay for two days, in this beautiful boat. We were pampered and served with the utmost kindness ... the super helpful staff served you at the top, with fantastic and exciting smiles that will remain in my heart forever...
Alex and all the staff were all friendly, they even organized… More We cruised in Ha Long Bay for two days, in this beautiful boat. We were pampered and served with the utmost kindness ... the super helpful staff served you at the top, with fantastic and exciting smiles that will remain in my heart forever...
Alex and all the staff were all friendly, they even organized a karaoke evening with drinks and music until late at night with the background of the bay around us... In the morning, you will have a wonderful awakening with Vietnamese exercises accompanied by background music and a glorious sunrise ❤️ thank you so much, Lavender crew.
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This is a small boat, which makes it cozier. The boat is not packed with guests so we had a peaceful time on the cruise. The staff is very nice.
Sadly, a small boat comes with a small cabin. We had to fight to get a better room on the top floor with a balcony.
Apart from that, everything was great, even better than another boat we have been on before.
The first thing I want to say is the cabin is very clean. The water volume and power of the bathroom are good. In terms of price and star class, this 4-star cruise includes all the itineraries and activities that should be there for people in Halong Bay for the first time like me. It is very cost-effective.… More The first thing I want to say is the cabin is very clean. The water volume and power of the bathroom are good. In terms of price and star class, this 4-star cruise includes all the itineraries and activities that should be there for people in Halong Bay for the first time like me. It is very cost-effective. It is a good choice to experience mid-to-high-level cruises and save money.
However, the food is very ordinary, but it is not a five-star ship so I did not expect much. After arriving at the port, I had to wait for a long time before disembarking which I also did not like. Still, this cruise is suitable for anyone who was on a budget.
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