Ocean Balcony Suite
- Size
- 45 m²
- Beds
- One double or two twin beds
Private balcony, floor to ceiling glass and a bathtub.
From $342 per guest, sharing a cabin
Celina of the Sea Tuan Chau to Lan Ha Bay, via Bright Cave
New in 2026, 62 suites on 6 guest decks
A night on Celina of the Sea
Celina of the Sea started sailing in 2026 and is the biggest ship we book in Lan Ha Bay. Every suite is at least 45 m², with a balcony and a bathtub. The route is different from Dora and Tulip: the ship waits near Gia Luan on the Cat Ba side, takes you into Bright Cave in rowing boats on the first afternoon and kayaks in the sheltered Tra Bau area the next morning. You are back at Tuan Chau before noon.
- Night in
- Lan Ha Bay
- Boards at
- Tuan Chau marina (lot 41A), Ha Long
- Programs
- 2 days, 1 night · 3 days, 2 nights
- Ship
- New in 2026, 62 suites on 6 guest decks
- Operated by
- Celina of the Sea, named in your written confirmation
- 62cabins on board
- 5cabin types
- 80 m²largest suite
- 12stops on the 2 day route
Hour by hour
Celina of the Sea route, day by day
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Day 1 · 08:30
Pickup in Hanoi (optional)
The ship's limousine collects you in the Old Quarter if you add it. From Cat Ba we can bring you to Tuan Chau instead.
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Day 1 · 11:15
Check in at Tuan Chau
Check in at the ship's lounge on lot 41A of Tuan Chau marina. Arrive on time: a late arrival pays for a separate speedboat.
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Day 1 · 12:00
Speedboat to the ship
A speedboat takes you out to the ship, which waits at anchor near Gia Luan on the Cat Ba side.
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Day 1 · 13:00
Board and lunch
Welcome drink and safety briefing, then lunch as the ship passes the Turtle and Human Head islets.
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Day 1 · 14:30
Bright Cave by bamboo boat
Local rowers take you into Bright Cave in small bamboo boats. Sit still, keep your hands inside and look up at the rock.
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Day 1 · 17:30
Sunset on deck
Back on board for fruit, pastries and tea on deck while the sun goes down behind the karsts.
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Day 1 · 18:30
Vietnamese cooking class
A short hands on class with the kitchen team before dinner, usually spring rolls or a simple salad.
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Day 1 · 19:30
Dinner and the Sky Bar
Dinner in the fourth deck restaurant, then the Sky Bar, squid fishing or an early night at anchor.
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Day 2 · 06:00
Tai chi at sunrise
Tai chi on deck at first light, then tea, coffee and a light breakfast in the restaurant.
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Day 2 · 07:30
Kayak at Tra Bau
Kayak or swim in the sheltered Tra Bau area. In rough weather the crew moves the paddle to a floating village instead.
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Day 2 · 09:45
Check out and brunch
Check out at reception on the first deck, then brunch while the ship heads back toward Tuan Chau.
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Day 2 · 11:00
Back at Tuan Chau
Ashore before noon. Shuttle to Hanoi in the afternoon, or come over to Cat Ba with us on the car ferry.
The ship sets the final route on the day, with the weather and the harbour authority. The 3 days, 2 nights program is also available: ask us for its plan.
The ship in pictures
Inside Celina of the Sea
Photos: Celina of the Sea, used with permission.
Our honest view
Choose Celina if you want a big, new ship and generous suites without leaving the quiet bay. We like that the company itself warns that phone signal and Wi-Fi can drop between the cliffs, and that you may hear the engine or generator. Being new, it has fewer reviews than older ships, so we ask guests to tell us honestly how the night went.
Right for you if
- You want a large modern suite and the quieter Lan Ha side of the bay.
- You like the idea of being rowed into a cave rather than walking through one.
- You want to be back on land before noon on the second day.
Tell us early if
- You need to stay online for work. Signal and Wi-Fi can drop between the cliffs.
- You are a light sleeper. The company says engine and generator noise can be heard at times.
- You might reach Tuan Chau late. A missed boarding means paying for a separate speedboat.
Where you sleep
Celina of the Sea cabins and suites
Sizes and beds as the ship publishes them. We confirm your exact cabin and deck in writing before you pay.
Senior Balcony Suite
- Size
- 45 m²
- Beds
- One double or two twin beds
Same size on a different deck. Ask us which side faces the morning light.
From $381 per guest, sharing a cabin
Executive Balcony Suite
- Size
- 45 m²
- Beds
- One double or two twin beds
Balcony suite on an upper deck.
From $423 per guest, sharing a cabin
Moon Suite
- Size
- 60 m²
- Beds
- Double
Larger suite with more lounge space.
From $654 per guest, sharing a cabin
Celina President Suite
- Size
- 80 m²
- Beds
- Double
The top suite on board, with the most lounge space.
Price on request
On board
On Celina of the Sea
- Restaurant on the fourth deck
- Sky Bar
- Semi indoor pool for all seasons
- Mini golf
- Spa and wellness rooms
- Meeting and event space
Included
In the price
- Suite with air conditioning, private balcony, shower and bathtub
- Two lunches, one dinner and one breakfast on board
- Welcome drink
- Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayaking
- Cooking class, sunset party and sunrise tai chi
- Squid fishing in the evening
- Pool and mini golf, when the schedule allows
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Onboard travel insurance
- English speaking guide on board
Not included
Pay on board
- Drinks
- Transfer between Hanoi and Ha Long, unless you add it
- Tips for the crew and driver
- Spa treatments and personal spending
After the cruise
Don't ride four hours back to Hanoi
Most ships land around noon. The car ferry to Cat Ba leaves from Tuan Chau. Stay a few nights with us and see the bay again from the other side.
About 2 hoursShared seat or private car
Ha Long to Cat Ba by the Tuan Chau Ferry
The short hop from Ha Long: the little green ferry from Tuan Chau to Gia Luan, or a through bus. We tell you which suits your day and book it.
Ask for a price
Our house3 days, 2 nightsMax 4 guests
Two Nights at Rustic House & a Day on the Bay
Two nights at our own guesthouse, a day out on Lan Ha Bay, and a host who plans both. The simplest way to see Cat Ba our way.
Ask for a price
Quiet sideFull dayMax 12 guests
Lan Ha Bay Cruise & Kayaking
One full day on the quiet side of the bay. Paddle into lagoons, swim off an empty beach, eat lunch cooked on board.
from$55
Good to know
Questions about Celina of the Sea
Where does Celina of the Sea start?
At the ship's lounge on lot 41A of Tuan Chau marina in Ha Long. A speedboat takes you to the ship, which waits near Gia Luan. Check in by 11:45 or you pay for your own boat.
Is Celina in Lan Ha Bay or Ha Long Bay?
The published two day route stays in Lan Ha Bay: Bright Cave on the first afternoon and Tra Bau the next morning. Weather and the harbour authority can change stops on the day.
Is the ship good for families?
The suites are large and several sleep three, and there is a pool and mini golf. It suits families with older children best. Tell us the ages and we choose the right suite.
Will I have Wi-Fi on board?
Not reliably. The company itself says signal, TV and Wi-Fi can drop or vanish between the high cliffs. Download what you need before you board and enjoy the quiet.
How much does it cost?
Prices change with the season, the suite and how full the ship is. Message us with your dates and number of guests and we reply with what is free and today's price.
Check dates
Ask for Celina of the Sea
Send your dates and number of guests. We ask the ship what is really free and reply with cabins, today's price and the payment terms, in writing, before anything is charged.
Prices from Celina of the Sea's own website, checked on 7 October 2026. Ships change prices, cabins and routes, so we confirm everything again when you book.
Ask a family on Cat Ba
Not sure this is the right ship?
Tell us who is travelling and what matters most. We will say honestly whether this ship, another one, or our own small boat suits you better.
We usually reply within minutes, 7am to 11pm daily.