Paradise Grand Cruise is the Lan Ha Bay ship of Paradise Vietnam, a company whose first boat dates to 2008, and it is a sound choice for travellers who want a large, steel, balcony-cabin ship with a clear Lan Ha route. The key point for anyone searching "Paradise cruise Lan Ha": only the Grand sails Lan Ha. Paradise Legacy and Paradise Elegance sail Ha Long.
Our scores
- Route
- 4.5/5Lan Ha only; summer and winter programmes
- Cabins
- 4/5All balcony; bathtub only in the 35 m² suites
- Ship
- 4.5/5Steel, 5 decks, 70 m, 450 m² sundeck
- Value
- 3.5/5From $300 per cabin direct; extras not published
- Booking flexibility
- 3.5/5Direct only; free cancellation to 7 days for small bookings
Pros
- Steel hull, 5 decks, launched 2020.
- Every one of the 39 cabins has a balcony.
- Speedboat from Tuan Chau to the ship near Gia Luan, skipping the slow Ha Long transit.
- Outdoor cinema on a 450 m² sundeck; spa and Jacuzzi.
Cons
- Not sold under its own name on GetYourGuide or Klook.
- No pool on the official spec.
- The standard Grand Balcony cabin has a shower only.
- Shuttle price and child policy not on the official pages.
The ship and cabins
Paradise Grand was unveiled on 25 January 2020 as "the first of two Paradise Grand vessels"; only one is sold today. Trade press gives it as steel, five decks, 70 m long, 39 cabins. The official page lists four cabin types, all with a balcony:
| Cabin | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Balcony | 28 m² | Main deck, shower only |
| Executive Grand Balcony | 28 m² | Upper deck |
| Grand Balcony Suite | 35 m² | Terrace, bathtub |
| Captain's View Grand Suite | 35 m² | Front-facing terrace, bathtub |
On board: a spa, a Jacuzzi and a 450 m² sundeck for up to 120 guests with an outdoor cinema. The official spec mentions no pool. If a bathtub matters to you, book a suite: the entry cabins have showers.
The Paradise fleet: which ship sails where
| Paradise product | Type | Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Paradise Grand | 2D1N cruise | Lan Ha |
| Paradise Legacy | 2D1N cruise, 42 cabins | Ha Long |
| Paradise Elegance | 2D1N and 3D2N, 31 cabins | Ha Long (Sung Sot, Ti Top) |
| Paradise Delight | 4- or 7-hour day or dinner cruise | Not Lan Ha (not sold as a Lan Ha product) |
| Paradise Explorer | Private day cruise | Ha Long |
Paradise Sails and Paradise Peak, which older guides list, are no longer on the official product menu. If a reseller offers "Paradise" for Lan Ha, make sure the ship named is the Grand. For the difference between the bays see Lan Ha vs Ha Long.
The route: two Lan Ha programmes by season
Guests check in at Tuan Chau Marina in Ha Long, where Paradise has its own office, and a speedboat meets Paradise Grand near Gia Luan harbour on north Cat Ba. That means less time crossing Ha Long waters than on ships that sail the whole way from Tuan Chau.
Paradise runs two 2D1N variants:
- Summer: Day 1 at the Dark and Bright Caves; Day 2 at Ao Ech (Frog Lake), where the programme lists kayaking and stand-up paddle.
- Winter: Day 1 at Viet Hai village on Cat Ba; Day 2 at the Dark and Bright Caves.
Kayaking in the Cat Ba bays has been under an official suspension since November 2024, re-confirmed in late 2025. Ao Ech is the one area where kayaking is reported to continue, but even that is unconfirmed. Ask Paradise in writing what runs on your date. The winter programme is the better one if you care about land: Viet Hai is a car-free village inside the national park, reached by bicycle or electric car.
- 1Gia Luan ferry pierPierDirections ↗
- 2Lan Ha lagoons (approximate)SightDirections ↗
- 3Dark & Bright caveCaveDirections ↗
- 4Viet Hai villageVillageDirections ↗
- 5Tuan Chau International MarinaPierDirections ↗
A day aboard
Paradise does not publish an hour-by-hour plan for the Grand on the pages we checked. The usual Lan Ha 2D1N structure applies: check-in around midday, lunch on board, one main excursion in the afternoon, sunset and dinner, then a short excursion and brunch on Day 2 before you are back at Tuan Chau around noon. Day 2 is effectively half a morning. See 2 days 1 night cruises for a typical timetable.
Prices: direct per cabin
Paradise quotes Paradise Grand from $300 per cabin (two guests) for a 2D1N. Remember that most Lan Ha prices are quoted per person, so compare like with like: luxury Lan Ha ships mostly start at $155–225 per person. The official pages do not publish the shuttle price or the child policy, so ask for an all-in quote including the Hanoi transfer and any holiday surcharge.
Paradise Grand is not sold under its own name on the main platforms we track. Same-class ships you can book there:
| Platform | Listing | Rating | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klook | Azura 2D1N Luxury Cruise: Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay Tour · 2D1N | 5.0 (449) | $176 Lowest | See on Klook |
| Trip.com | Azura Overnight Luxury Cruise: Explore Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay · 2D1N | 5.0 (1) | $203 | See on Trip.com |
Lowest adult price per person in USD, checked on October 16, 2026. Cabin type, dates and what is included differ between listings: open each one before you pay.
GetYourGuide2D1N
Hanoi: 2D1N Elite Lan Ha & Ha Long Cruise with Infinity Pool
4.9 (2,817)
from $125Check dates
GetYourGuide2D1N
Hanoi: 2–3 Day Lan Ha & Halong Bay 6-Star Cruise w/Balcony
4.9 (526)
from $179Check dates
GetYourGuide2D1N
2-Day Luxury Lan Ha Bay 5★ Cruise Private Balcony & Bathtub
4.9 (259)
from $181Check dates
Prices checked on October 16, 2026
What travelers should check
We have no reliable pattern of guest feedback to report from our sources, so focus on the things that differ between ships:
- Season and programme: summer (caves + Ao Ech) or winter (Viet Hai + caves).
- Cabin: a suite if you want a bathtub or a front-facing terrace.
- Transfers: the Hanoi shuttle price and the speedboat meeting point.
- Kayak status on your date.
- Passport: Paradise requires your passport number and Vietnam visa expiry at least 24 hours before check-in.
How to book and cancel
Booking direct with Paradise, individual bookings (under 7 cabins) pay a 30% deposit. Cancellation is free more than 7 days before departure, 50% from 7 to 3 days, and 100% inside 72 hours. That is more generous than many Lan Ha lines, which start charging 14–45 days out, but stricter than the 24-hour free cancellation common on platform listings.
Storm cancellations are ordered by the port authority. Ask Paradise how it handles a departure cancelled for weather before you pay the deposit. More in how to book.
Alternatives
- Azura: 30 cabins, launched December 2025, bathtubs in every cabin, Tuan Chau Lot 38, bookable on Klook from $176.
- Celina of the Sea: 62 cabins, also anchored at Gia Luan with check-in at Tuan Chau 41A.
- Elite of the Seas: 35 cabins, launched 2022, from $125 on GetYourGuide.
- Capella: 30 cabins with pools and a waterslide, from USD 490 per cabin direct.
The luxury cruises guide compares them all.
Does Paradise Grand Cruise sail Lan Ha Bay?
Yes. Paradise Grand is the only Paradise Vietnam ship sold for Lan Ha Bay. Paradise Legacy and Paradise Elegance sail Ha Long Bay.
Where does Paradise Grand depart from?
You check in at Tuan Chau Marina in Ha Long; a speedboat then takes you to the ship near Gia Luan harbour on north Cat Ba.
How much is Paradise Grand Cruise?
Paradise quotes from $300 per cabin for a 2D1N direct. Shuttle and holiday surcharges are not published; ask for an all-in quote.
Does Paradise Grand have a pool?
The official specification lists a spa, a Jacuzzi and a 450 m² sundeck with an outdoor cinema, but no pool.
What is the difference between the summer and winter itinerary?
Summer visits the Dark and Bright Caves and then Ao Ech (Frog Lake) for kayaking and paddleboarding where allowed. Winter visits Viet Hai village and then the Dark and Bright Caves.