Renea Cruise
Renea Cruise is a budget steel hull cruise launched in 2015, sailing Bai Tu Long Bay with 11 cabins. Enjoy kayaking and swimming, fresh seafood dining and the best local price.
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Room Types & Prices
11 cabins on board · 2 Days 1 Night
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Deluxe Cabin
Size: 20 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed or 2 Single Beds
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
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Balcony Suite
Size: 26 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed or 2 Single Beds
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
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Includes taxes & fees
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Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
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Terrace Suite
Size: 32 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
Add & book together
Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Route
Bai Tu Long Bay
Class
Budget
Cabins
11 Cabins
Hull
Steel hull
Launched
2015
About Renea Cruise
Renea Cruise sails the scenic waters of Bai Tu Long Bay, departing from Hon Gai Harbour. Launched in 2015, the steel hull vessel offers 11 well-appointed cabins and a relaxed, attentive service that has earned a 9.5/10 rating from 79 guest reviews.
Onboard experiences include kayaking, swimming, caves, with fresh local seafood served throughout the 2 days 1 night program. Our local team personally inspects every cruise so you book with confidence at the best available rate.
Onboard Facilities
Activities & Experiences
5 things we love most about Renea Cruise
Cruise Itinerary
Programs and schedules subject to change due to weather conditions.
Route Map
Renea Cruise · 2 Days 1 Night
- 1Hon Gai Harbour
- 2Vung Vieng Fishing Village
- 3Thien Canh Son Cave
- 08:00
Optional shuttle pick-up from your Hanoi hotel for the scenic ~2.5h transfer to Hon Gai Harbour.
- 12:00
Check in at the Renea Cruise lounge, board the cruise and enjoy a welcome drink and seafood lunch as you sail into Bai Tu Long Bay.
- 15:00
Kayaking and swimming at a sheltered anchorage; relax on the sun deck.
- 16:30
Guided visit to Thien Canh Son Cave.
- 18:30
Sunset party, cooking demonstration and a multi-course dinner on board.
- 06:30
Sunrise tai chi on the sun deck, followed by tea and coffee.
- 08:00
Morning excursion to Vung Vieng village by tender or bamboo boat.
- 09:30
Brunch on board while cruising back towards Hon Gai Harbour.
- 11:00
Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi (optional add-on).
Important Notes
- Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice depending on weather and tide conditions.
- Trip cancellation due to bad weather in Halong Bay: the decision is made by the Halong Bay Management Board on the day of departure.
- In the event of a weather cancellation we will arrange an alternative date on request, or refund in accordance with the cruise policy.
- Passengers should arrive at the harbour at least 30 minutes before the overnight cruise boarding time.
Cruise Inclusions & Options
Everything that is and isn't covered, plus our cruise & booking policies.
- One night in a budget cabin
- All meals on board as per the program
- English-speaking cruise guide
- Kayaking & sightseeing as per itinerary
- Entrance & sightseeing fees
- Round-trip transfer Hanoi ↔ Harbour (optional add-on)
- Drinks & beverages
- Tips & personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Peak-season & holiday surcharge
- Check-in on board: 12:00pm – 12:30pm
- Check-out / disembark: 9:30am – 11:00am (final day, after brunch)
- Children under 5 sharing existing bedding: free of charge (max 1 child per cabin)
- Children 5–11 sharing with 2 adults: 75% of the adult rate
- Children from 12 are charged as adults
- Single occupancy supplement: +70% of the per-person rate
- Peak surcharge applies on national holidays, Christmas & Lunar New Year
- A maximum of 2 adults + 1 child, or 3 adults, per standard cabin
- A 20% deposit is required to confirm your booking; the balance is due on the cruise day
- Secure online payment by Visa, Mastercard, JCB or bank transfer
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure for a full refund
- Cancellation 3–7 days before departure: 50% charge
- Cancellation within 48 hours or no-show: 100% charge
- Free amendment of travel dates once, subject to availability (up to 7 days before departure)
- Instant e-confirmation and voucher sent to your email after payment
79 customer reviews for Renea Cruise
Score breakdown
Traveler rating
- Outstanding26
- Excellent47
- Very good4
- Good2
Traveler type
- Family with children17
- Groups of friends13
- Mature couples10
- Solo travellers22
- Young couples17
Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise.
Guest reviews
- 9.3Lucas Moreau🇫🇷 France24-04-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Young couples - 10.0Ananya Rao🇮🇳 India21-07-2025
Excellent
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Family with children - 9.5Mihail Georgiev🇧🇬 Bulgaria19-01-2025
Excellent
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Groups of friends - 9.3Daniel Schmidt🇩🇪 Germany14-08-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Young couples - 9.8Chen Li🇨🇳 China14-02-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Family with children - 9.8James Patterson🇦🇺 Australia13-06-2025
Excellent
The cabins are stylish and quiet, the itinerary well paced, and the team genuinely friendly and helpful.
Mature couples - 9.6Sofia Rossi🇮🇹 Italy11-05-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Solo travellers - 10.0Emma Whitfield🇬🇧 United Kingdom07-03-2025
Excellent
The ship was spacious and modern. Our cabin was lovely with a balcony and a tub, and the views over the bay were amazing.
Mature couples
Frequently Asked Questions
Transfers are an optional add-on. We offer a shared shuttle bus and private limousine that you can add during booking.
Yes — free cancellation up to 7 days before departure for a full refund, in line with our cruise policy.
Children of all ages are welcome; family cabins and child pricing are available on request.
Questions & Answers (300)
Looking for more info? Send your question and our Hanoi team will answer it here as soon as possible.
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Asked by Akiko T. · 1 day, 15 hours ago
Do you have a family suite available for 3 adults on a 2 days 1 night trip in July, and how much does it cost?
1 answerAAnswered by Daisy · 16 hours ago
Thank you for your interest in Renea Cruise. Yes — our Family Suite comfortably fits 3 guests. For your dates the best available rate is around $188 per person including all meals on board. We also offer a round-trip shuttle between Hanoi and the harbour for $30 per person. Best regards.
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Asked by Daniel R. · 1 week ago
We are 6 people (4 in one room and 2 in another). Can you accommodate us, and which sightseeing stops are included on the Bai Tu Long Bay route?
1 answerAAnswered by Grace · 6 days, 14 hours ago
For a group of 6 we recommend three cabins, two of which can be arranged as connecting cabins for your convenience. The Bai Tu Long Bay itinerary visits the key highlights of the route — we have emailed you the full day-by-day program with all sightseeing stops. Best regards.
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Asked by Joerg Wimmer · 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Can we book a round-trip shuttle service from our hotel in Hanoi, and is hotel pick-up included?
1 answerAAnswered by Helen · 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Yes, we offer both a shared shuttle bus and a private limousine transfer with door-to-door hotel pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter. You can add this during booking or simply let us know your hotel and we will arrange it. Best regards.
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