Orchid Trendy Cruise
An upgraded 5-star boutique junk on Lan Ha Bay and around Cat Ba Island, run by the Pelican Group (Image Halong) - formerly Azalea Cruise. Two cabin decks plus a sundeck across 18 cabins, with an Indochina-themed restaurant, an outdoor pool/jacuzzi and a small sundeck bar. It delivers a 5-star feel at a reasonable price.
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.
An upgraded rebrand of the former Azalea, Orchid Trendy delivers a genuine 5-star boutique feel on Lan Ha Bay, the quieter and prettier neighbour to the main Halong channel, at roughly $175 per guest. The standard Deluxe cabins come with a private balcony and a bathtub, and there is an outdoor pool and jacuzzi on the sundeck, which is generous for an 18-cabin boat at this price point. Two honest caveats: it is a stairs-only two-decker with no lift and no full spa (massage is a paid extra), and the pricing here is indicative, so confirm the rate and inclusions before booking.
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Deluxe Balcony
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Premium Deluxe
Exclusive Suite
Family Deluxe
Family Premium Deluxe
Prices are per cabin, all guests included in USD. Final price is confirmed on WhatsApp before any payment.
Cabin details - Cabins (18 cabins / 2 decks + sundeck)
Itinerary
Hanoi - Lan Ha Bay - Ao Ech - Tra Bau
- Limousine pickup in the Old Quarter ~08:00-08:30 (add-on), check in at Tuan Chau Marina ~11:30, tender to the boat, welcome drink + safety briefing
- Lunch cruising past Duck Islet
- Afternoon: kayak at Ao Ech, swim at the quiet Tra Bau area; back onboard for sunset + Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) + Vietnamese cooking class
- Evening: Eurasian fusion dinner, then squid fishing, movie, cards or massage (extra)
Thien Cung Cave - back to Hanoi
- Sunrise tai chi on the deck, breakfast
- Thien Cung Cave ("Heavenly Palace")
- ~09:45 check out, brunch cruising back, disembark ~11:30
- Transfer to Hanoi ~15:00
Meals
- 2D1N: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner + tea ceremony · 3D2N: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners + tea ceremony. Welcome drink, water + fresh fruit per cabin
Activities
Kayaking (Ao Ech), swimming (Tra Bau), Thien Cung Cave, Viet Hai Village bike (3D2N), Dark & Bright Cave (3D2N), cooking class, tai chi, squid fishing, outdoor pool/jacuzzi.
What’s included
- Welcome drink + entrance/sightseeing fees
- English-speaking guide onboard
- A/C en-suite cabin with private balcony
- All onboard meals per program (2D1N: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 tea ceremony)
- Kayaking + cave exploration
- Cooking class + morning tai chi + squid fishing + evening movie
- Free Wi-Fi (limited/unstable at sea)
- Onboard insurance + tax/service fee
- Pickup
- Hanoi Old Quarter (limousine add-on) → Tuan Chau International Marina (Lot 32)
- Pickup window
- 08:00-08:30
- Drop-off
- ~15:00 Hanoi (last day)
- Children
- Under 5 stay free
- Ages 5-10
- 75% of adult fare
- Age 11+
- Full fare
- Note
- With 2 children under 5, the 2nd child is charged 50% adult; 5-<11 = 75% adult; ≥11 = full (final terms confirmed at booking)
- Weather
- Lan Ha weather is variable; kayak, swim and cave activities are weather-dependent. Winter (Dec-Feb) is cool and misty.
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It's an upgraded rebrand - formerly Azalea Cruise, relaunched as Orchid Trendy by the Pelican Group (Image Halong). You get a refreshed 5-star boutique boat on Lan Ha Bay at a friendlier price than the top-end cruises
Yes - the Family Deluxe and Family Premium Deluxe connect two cabins for up to 4 guests plus 2 children, there's an outdoor pool, and the 3-day option adds a Viet Hai Village bike ride and the Dark & Bright Cave - plenty to keep kids busy
