Mila Lux Cruise
A boutique 20-cabin boat - formerly Pelican Cruise (sailing since 2014), renovated in 2023 and now sailing as Mila Lux in the Mila fleet - spread across three warm timber decks. It markets itself as one of Halong's most cost-saving overnight cruises while keeping boutique perks: every cabin opens onto its own French balcony over the bay, and there's a spa, sky bar and sundeck to unwind on. Two- and three-day itineraries take guests through Halong's landmark sights, then slip into quieter corners of the bay.
Scored by our Halong cruise team, who spend their season on these waters. We rate each boat the way a returning guest would - cabins, dining, crew, itinerary and value - not the way a listing does.
The genuine draw here is that every one of the 20 cabins opens onto its own French balcony, and a 2023 refit keeps the boat feeling fresh at a price that undercuts most of the fleet. Just set expectations on the rooms: the standard Junior and Senior suites are a compact 18m2, and only the two Royal Suites (30m2) get a real terrace with loungers. The 2D1N runs Halong's busy main channel rather than quieter waters, so book the 3D2N if you want the calmer Lan Ha Bay detour. There is a spa and sky bar but no pool or lift, and the rates we hold are indicative, with the final rate confirmed at booking.
Choose your suite
Junior Suite Balcony
BEST VALUE
Senior Suite Balcony
Royal Suite Balcony
Family Junior Connecting
Peak-date surcharges may apply. Prices are per cabin, all guests included in USD. Final price is confirmed on WhatsApp before any payment.
Cabin details - Cabins (20 rooms / 3 decks)
Itinerary
Hanoi - Tuan Chau - Luon Cave - Sung Sot Cave
- Shuttle pickup in the Old Quarter ~07:45-08:00 (add-on), ~2.5h to Tuan Chau
- ~11:30 check in at the lounge, welcome drink + safety briefing, board and enjoy a buffet lunch as the boat sets sail
- Afternoon: kayak at Luon Cave (Pearl Farm area), then visit Sung Sot Cave (Halong's largest cave, million-year-old formations) on a guided walk
- Back onboard: cooking demo on the sundeck, Happy Hour ("buy 2 get 1"), sunset views, night squid fishing, optional spa
- Evening: Asian-European set dinner
Titop Island - back to Hanoi
- Sunrise tai chi on the sundeck + light breakfast
- Titop Island: swim on the beach or hike to the summit for a full bay panorama
- ~09:30 check out, buffet brunch as the boat returns to port
- Shuttle back to Hanoi, arriving in the Old Quarter ~15:00
Meals
- 2D1N: 4 meals (1 buffet lunch, 1 set dinner, 1 light breakfast, 1 buffet brunch)
- 3D2N: 7 meals. Asian + international menu, vegetarian set available on request
Activities
Kayaking (Luon / Trinh Nu), Sung Sot Cave, swim/hike Titop, cooking class, sunrise tai chi, night squid fishing, sky-bar Happy Hour, spa (from $25-45).
What’s included
- Welcome drink on arrival + bottled water in cabin
- Entrance + sightseeing fees
- English-speaking guide onboard
- A/C cabin with private French balcony + en-suite bathroom
- All onboard meals per itinerary
- Sunrise tai chi session
- Onboard insurance
- Taxes + service charges
- Pickup
- Hanoi Old Quarter (shuttle add-on) → Tuan Chau Port, Halong (Lot 20)
- Pickup window
- 07:45-08:00
- Drop-off
- ~15:00 Hanoi (last day)
- Children
- Under 5 stay free
- Ages 5-11
- 75% of adult fare
- Age 11+
- Full fare
- Note
- Max 1 child per cabin, reduction only when sharing with ≤2 adults; not applicable to Family Cabins (final terms confirmed at booking)
- Holidays
- Peak-date surcharge may apply - confirmed on WhatsApp
- Weather
- Halong weather is variable; cave and kayak activities are weather-dependent. Cancellation for bad weather is decided by the Halong Bay Management Board on the day. Winter (Dec-Feb) is cool and misty.
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A boutique boat trades scale for privacy - every cabin has its own balcony, and there's a spa, sky bar and sundeck onboard. Fewer guests means closer service and less crowding at each stop
Mila Lux markets itself as one of Halong's most cost-saving cruises but it was renovated in 2023 and all cabins have a French balcony. It's a solid value pick - if you want a bigger, more established boat instead, Azalea is a step up in price
2D1N covers Halong's icons - Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, Luon Cave. 3D2N adds Lan Ha Bay, with Ba Trai Dao beach and Trinh Nu cave, which are quieter and more pristine and ideal if you want a slower pace. The price gap is small
