The La Regina cruise in Lan Ha Bay is the La Regina Grand: a 27-suite ship in 1930s Indochina style that checks in at Tuan Chau and spends its time in Lan Ha. Our verdict: a solid mid-to-upper ship on a classic Lan Ha route, held back by a confusing fleet, no published prices, and a copycat website that you must avoid.
Our scores
- Route
- 4/5Lan Ha on the Grand; Classic is a different bay
- Cabins
- 4/527 balcony suites; Legend suite sizes 45–135 m² per agency
- Value
- 4/5from $176 per person on Klook
- Transparency
- 2/5no direct prices, fleet names unclear, a clone website exists
- Booking flexibility
- 3/5agency terms charge from 30 days out; platforms are softer
Pros
- All 27 suites on the Grand have a private balcony
- Dark and Bright Cave by crew-rowed bamboo boat on day 1
- Longer Ao Ech stop and a "Secret Lagoon" added from 1 April 2026
- Sold under its own name on Klook, with over 1,000 bookings
Cons
- Four ship names for what may be three ships
- La Regina Classic (Bai Tu Long) is easy to book by mistake
- No published prices on the official site
- A clone site, lareginacruise.com, imitates the operator
- Kayak stops depend on the kayak suspension
La Regina ships: which one sails Lan Ha?
The official site, lareginacruises.com, lists three ships and a day boat. Only one of them is clearly a Lan Ha ship:
| Ship | Bay | Departs from | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Regina Grand | Lan Ha | Tuan Chau, Lot 24 | 27 suites, all with balcony |
| La Regina Legend | Lan Ha | Tuan Chau, Lot 24 | not in the official fleet list; very likely the Grand |
| La Regina Royal | not stated | not stated | suites Noble, Imperial (26 m²) and Grand Royal (35 m²) per agency |
| La Regina Classic | Bai Tu Long | Ha Long International Cruise Port (Bai Chay) | not a Lan Ha product |
Legend vs Grand. The official fleet menu no longer shows La Regina Legend, but a notice on the same site from 31 March 2026 still mentions it. Agencies describe Legend with the same 27 balcony cabins, the same Lot 24 at Tuan Chau and an itinerary that names "La Regina Grand" in the text. Our reading: they are very likely the same ship, but the operator has not confirmed a rename. Ask when you book. Do not confuse either with Lan Ha Legend, a small Cat Ba boat that no longer trades.
Classic is Bai Tu Long. La Regina Classic visits Thien Canh Son cave and Vung Vieng fishing village in Bai Tu Long Bay, north-east of Ha Long, from the Bai Chay port. The GetYourGuide listing "La Regina 4 star cruise - Bai Tu Long Bay" is this ship. It may be a fine trip, but it is not Lan Ha. Read Lan Ha vs Ha Long for how the bays differ.
The Grand: suites and ship
The Grand has 27 suite cabins, all with a private balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows, in a 1930s Indochina design. The official site gives no cabin sizes. For Legend, an agency lists Princess Suite and Princess Premium at 45 m², Queen Triple at 54 m² and a Queen Regent Suite of 135 m², with room rates from $330 (Princess) to $600 (Queen Regent). If those figures are right, the Queen Regent costs less than twice a standard suite for three times the space, one of the better-value big suites on Lan Ha.
A spa is on board (extra charge). The official pages do not mention a pool.
The route and a day aboard
- 1Tuan Chau International MarinaPierDirections ↗
- 2Dark & Bright caveCaveDirections ↗
- 3Viet Hai villageVillageDirections ↗
- 4Halong International Cruise PortPierDirections ↗
You check in at the Welcome Lounge, Lot 24, Tuan Chau Marina in Ha Long, and take a tender to the ship, which serves lunch as it sails into Lan Ha (vịnh Lan Hạ). The cave on day 1 and the Tra Bau stop on day 2 are both Lan Ha sights.
Optional limousine pickup in Hanoi's Old Quarteruntil 08:30
Welcome Lounge, Lot 24, Tuan Chau Marina
Tender to the ship, lunch while cruising to Lan Ha
Dark and Bright Cave by bamboo boat, rowed by the crew
Happy hour and spring-roll class
Dinner, then squid fishing
Tai Chiday 2
Kayak at Tra Bauif kayaking is allowed
Brunch
Tender back to Tuan Chau
What changed on 1 April 2026. La Regina announced a longer stop at Ao Ech (Frog Lake) for kayaking or swimming, a new tide-dependent "Secret Lagoon" stop with kayaking through tunnels, and a longer sunset happy hour with live music. The operator says routes are fixed by maritime permits. The 3D2N uses the La Regina Day Cruise boat on day 2, with Viet Hai cycling that now includes an old house and herbal tea; see 3-day cruises.
La Regina cruise price
The official site shows "Contact" instead of prices. On the platforms:
- Klook sells the Lan Ha ship as "Lan Ha, Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise Tour by La Regina Legend Cruise" from $176 per person, rated 4.7 from 68 reviews, with more than 1,000 bookings.
- GetYourGuide sells La Regina Classic (Bai Tu Long) from $132, rated 4.0 from 12 reviews. The price is lower, but it is a different ship in a different bay, so it is not a fair comparison.
- HalongBayTours.com, a Hanoi agency, lists La Regina Grand from $160 per person and La Regina Legend as "check price".
Klook2D1N
Lan Ha, Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise Tour by La Regina Legend Cruise
4.7 (68) · 1K+ booked
from $176Check dates
GetYourGuide2D1N
Hanoi: 2D1N Elite Lan Ha & Ha Long Cruise with Infinity Pool
4.9 (2,817)
from $125Check dates
Klook2D1N
2D1N Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay Cruise Tour by La Pandora Cruise
4.8 (939) · 4K+ booked
from $104Check dates
La Regina Grand on GetYourGuide →La Regina Grand on Klook →Prices checked on October 16, 2026
The official fare includes the guide, balcony suite, meals, kayak, rowing boat, cave visit, sightseeing entrance fees, a welcome drink and two bottles of water per suite. Transport, spa, drinks and tips are extra. The limousine from Hanoi is offered, but its price is not published.
Agency terms for Legend: one child under 4 free, 4–11 years 75%, 12 and over adult rate. The same agency lists both "10% VAT and 5% service excluded" and prices that appear to include them, so ask for a final total in writing.
What travelers should check
Klook shows 68 reviews and more than 1,000 bookings for the Lan Ha product. We do not quote individual reviews. One Vietnamese newspaper once criticised La Regina Legend for advertising as a Ha Long cruise while licensed on the Cat Ba bays (Báo Văn Hóa); for you as a traveler, that confirms the ship's real bay is Lan Ha. Before paying, check that your voucher says Grand (or Legend) and Lot 24 Tuan Chau, not Classic and Bai Chay.
How to book and cancel
An agency lists these terms for Legend: free cancellation more than 30 days out, 15% from 30 to 11 days, 30% from 10 to 7 days, 100% inside 7 days. Platforms set their own terms per product; Klook's differ from activity to activity, so read the cancellation box before paying. See how to book and GetYourGuide vs Klook.
Storm cancellations are ordered by the port authorities, not by the cruise line; refunds follow the seller's terms. From June to November keep a buffer day before flights (best time to visit).
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Alternatives
- Elite of the Seas: 35 balcony suites, steel double hull, from $125 on GetYourGuide.
- La Pandora: sold under its own name on Klook from $104.
- La Casta: three ships on Lan Ha from Tuan Chau, with a big outdoor Jacuzzi instead of a pool.
- Capella: 30 cabins, Dark and Bright Cave on day 2.
Every Lan Ha ship is in our cruise list.
FAQ
Is La Regina Legend the same as La Regina Grand?
Very likely. Both are described with 27 balcony cabins and Lot 24 at Tuan Chau, and agency pages for Legend describe the Grand's itinerary. The operator has not formally confirmed a rename.
Does La Regina cruise go to Lan Ha Bay?
La Regina Grand (and Legend) does: Dark and Bright Cave, Tra Bau and Ao Ech. La Regina Classic sails Bai Tu Long Bay from Bai Chay instead.
Where does La Regina cruise depart from?
The Grand checks in at the Welcome Lounge, Lot 24, Tuan Chau Marina in Ha Long. The Classic leaves from Ha Long International Cruise Port in Bai Chay.
How much is La Regina Grand cruise?
The operator does not publish prices. Klook sells the Lan Ha ship from $176 per person; an agency lists Grand from $160 per person.
What is the official La Regina website?
lareginacruises.com, with an "s". The site lareginacruise.com is a clone.