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Ambassador cruise Ha Long Bay and the other named ships on GetYourGuide
Some travelers search for a ship by name. If you want an Ambassador cruise Ha Long Bay trip, a Capella suite or an Orchid cabin, here is what GetYourGuide actually lists for each, including how few reviews some of them have.
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Editorial team, halongovernightcruise.comUpdated October 18, 20266 min read1 sources
The short version
- 01Ambassador
- The 2-day Ambassador Signature cruise starts from $358, rated 5.00 from 1 review.
- 02Capella
- The 3-day Capella cruise starts from $515, also with a single review.
- 03Orchid
- The Orchid listing sails Lan Ha Bay and has 1 review, rated 4.00.
- 04Amanda
- Several Amanda listings exist; the most reviewed holds 4.53 from 57 reviews.
- 05More proof
- The booked balcony cruise holds 5,869 reviews at 4.81.
Why ship names are hard to compare
Cruise companies on the bay build their brands around ship names, and many travelers search that way: an Ambassador cruise Ha Long Bay trip, a night on Capella, a cabin on Orchid. On GetYourGuide, though, a ship name is only part of a listing. What matters for your booking is what that specific listing states: the route, the duration, the inclusions and the reviews it has collected.
Some named ships have barely any reviews on GetYourGuide, even when the brand is well known elsewhere. A single 5.00 rating is one guest's opinion, not a pattern, and it says nothing about how the crew copes on a busy weekend or a grey day. We list the numbers exactly as each listing shows them, so you can see where the evidence is thin and where it is deep.
The bays are regulated places. UNESCO notes that Quang Ninh province and Hai Phong city have their own rules for the management of cruise ships and the discharge of waste.1 Whichever ship you choose, it sails under those rules, on routes the authorities control, and its program can change with the weather.
Ambassador: the Signature cruise from Hanoi
The listing called Ha Long Bay: 2-Day Ambassador Signature Cruise from Hanoi starts from $358 and carries one review, rated 5.00. Its booking terms are the usual flexible ones: reserve now and pay later, and free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
Read the duration line carefully. The title says 2-day, while the key details on the listing read valid 1 day. It is worth a message to the seller before you pay. Ask what time the cruise leaves, when it returns and whether the transfer from Hanoi is part of the price.
The listing does give a few practical details. Dinner has a dress code of formal, semi-formal or smart casual, spa treatments need an advance reservation, and luggage is tagged and delivered to your cabin. Hotel pickup is available with advance notice. Pack one smarter outfit if you book it.
How much evidence
Reviews behind each named ship
reviews
Compared
Named ships on GetYourGuide
| Ship | Rating | Reviews | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassador Signature | 5.00 | 1 | from $358 |
| Capella, 3 days | 5.00 | 1 | from $515 |
| Orchid Trendy, Lan Ha | 4.00 | 1 | from $224 |
| Amanda Luxury | 4.53 | 57 | from $168 |
| Tulip, Lan Ha | 4.81 | 70 | from $219 |
| La Pandora | 4.54 | 174 | from $131 |
Ratings, review counts and from-prices per person as each listing shows them.
Three names
Ambassador, Capella and Orchid at a glance
Dress code
3 days
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Pick a ship by what you need to know
Match your priority to the listing
Ambassador
Dress code from smart casual to formal.
Capella
A 3-day route through Ha Long and Lan Ha.
Tulip
Launched at the end of 2025.
La Pandora
Limited to 10 participants.
The balcony cruise
5,869 reviews at 4.81.
Management and preservation are further strengthened through the regulations, master plans and action plans of Quang Ninh province and Hai Phong city, such as regulations on the management of cruise ships and discharge of waste
Capella: three days through Ha Long and Lan Ha
If you were looking for a Capella cruise, Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay over 3 days is what the GetYourGuide listing offers, from $515. It is the most expensive named ship on this page and carries a single review, rated 5.00.
The listing shows pickup included and an English-speaking guide, with free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead. It names both bays in its title, which tells you the route mixes the Ha Long side in Quang Ninh with the Lan Ha side off Cat Ba Island in Hai Phong.
With so little review history, compare the Capella against better documented 3-day options before you commit. A 3-day cruise with Viet Hai cycling, for instance, holds 4.81 from 461 reviews. The Capella may well be excellent, but the GetYourGuide record cannot prove it yet.
Checklist
Questions to send before booking a named ship
01
About the ship
- Which vessel exactly, if the brand runs several
- Cabin category and balcony or window
- Departure and return times
02
About the booking
- Is the transfer from Hanoi included?
- How many reviews the listing has
- Free cancellation window
- Dress code or holiday surcharges
Cost calculator
Named ships, priced for your group
Starting totals before transfers and surcharges.
People
Total from$716
per traveler from $358
Check availabilityfree cancellationEach total starts from the lowest per-person fare GetYourGuide lists, converted with the euro reference rate; the booking page shows the exact sum for your date and cabin.
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Orchid and Amanda: names with very different records
Anyone searching for an Orchid Ha Long Bay cruise should know that the Orchid listing on GetYourGuide names Lan Ha Bay, not Ha Long Bay: Hanoi: 2 Days Lan Ha Bay by 5 star Orchid Trendy Cruise. It starts from $224 and has 1 review, rated 4.00.
Amanda is the opposite case: several listings, each with its own record. The Amanda Luxury Cruise for 2 or 3 days starts from $168 with 4.53 from 57 reviews, and its breakdown rates guides 4.6, transportation 4.3 and value for money 4.1.
The Amanda Cruise multi-day tour holds 4.16 from 23 reviews, from $141. Smaller still are the 2D1N Amanda Cruise with 4 reviews, the 2D1N Amanda Premier with 3 and the 3D2N Amanda Luxury with 7. Check which Amanda vessel and which route you are actually booking.
Other boats you can book by name
A few more ships appear by name in GetYourGuide titles. La Pandora runs a 2-day boutique cruise limited to 10 participants, rated 4.54 from 174 reviews and starting from $131. The Doria cruise sails Lan Ha Bay on 2 or 3-day trips, with 4.45 from 130 reviews.
The Tulip cruise in Lan Ha Bay is a newly launched vessel from the end of 2025 and provides life jackets, towels and dry bags for kayaking. It holds 4.81 from 70 reviews and starts from $219. Elite is the name behind the infinity-pool cruise rated 4.90 from 2,384 reviews.
These names give you something solid to search for in guest photos and reviews. If a boat appears under several listings, read all of them: one may include the transfer, another may sell it as an extra, and the routes can differ even when the vessel is the same. Compare the cabin descriptions line by line, and note which listings name specific caves, beaches or villages and which stay vague about the route.
Judging a ship with almost no reviews
When a listing has one review or none, you have to build the picture yourself. Start with guest photos rather than the operator's own gallery: they show the real cabin, the real deck and the real weather. Look for the same ship name in reviews on other listings, since one vessel can be sold several ways, and note whether guests mention the cabin you plan to book.
Then test the seller. Send three precise questions: which cabin category you get, which caves or beaches the route names, and whether the transfer from Hanoi is in the price. A quick, specific answer tells you a lot about how the trip will be run. A vague one is a reason to keep looking, however good the brochure looks.
Finally, weigh the risk against the gain. A brand-new or rarely reviewed ship can be a lovely surprise, with fresh cabins and a quiet deck. It can also have teething problems that a long-running boat has already solved. If the night on the bay is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, the well-documented option is the safer bet; if you enjoy discovering, the newcomer may be worth it.
Named ship or proven listing?
A famous name is reassuring, but the strongest evidence on GetYourGuide sits with listings that have thousands of reviews. The booked 2-day cruise through Ha Long and Lan Ha bays holds 4.81 from 5,869 reviews and starts from $135. Its cabins have a private balcony with an ocean view and a bathroom with a bathtub.
If one named ship is the whole point of your trip, go ahead and book it, but count its thin review record as part of what you pay. A listing with one review leaves more to chance than one with hundreds. Message the seller with specific questions about cabin category, route and transfer, and keep their answers with your booking.
If you mostly want a comfortable night among the islands, start from the well-documented listings and look for the cabin and route you like. The cabin type often matters more than the logo on the hull, and the comparison table above makes that trade easy to see.
Plan your night
Two days among the karsts, one night aboard
Keep a balcony cabin on hold, settle the bill later, and change your mind until the day before.
You ask,we answer.
Does GetYourGuide sell an Ambassador cruise?
Yes, the Signature cruise from Hanoi. It starts from $358 and has 1 review so far, rated 5.00.
Is the Ambassador listing 1 day or 2?
Ask the seller. The title says 2-day, while the key details read valid 1 day.
Where does the Orchid listing sail?
Lan Ha Bay. Its title names Lan Ha Bay, with 2 days on the Orchid Trendy Cruise.
Which Amanda listing has most reviews?
The Amanda Luxury Cruise. Among the results for an Amanda cruise, Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay trips included, the Amanda Luxury Cruise leads with 4.53 from 57 reviews, from $168.
How much does the Capella cruise cost?
From $515. That is for 3 days through Ha Long and Lan Ha bays, with pickup included.
Is there a newer ship?
The Tulip cruise. Its listing calls it newly launched at the end of 2025.
Can I cancel a named-ship booking?
On these listings, yes. The Ambassador, Capella and Orchid listings allow free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
Sources
Where the information comes from
- 1UNESCO World Heritage CentreHa Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago↩
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