Rosy Cruise is usually sold as a Halong Bay cruise, but this ship's itinerary belongs to Lan Ha Bay: you check in at Tuan Chau in Ha Long, sail into Lan Ha for a swim stop, sleep at anchor and visit the Dark and Bright Caves by bamboo boat the next morning. Our verdict: a well-sized, clearly described ship with an honest Lan Ha route; book it on Klook for the written cancellation terms the operator does not publish.
Our scores
- Route
- 4/5Lan Ha swim stop and the Dark and Bright Caves
- Cabins
- 4/5All suites with balcony and bathtub
- Transparency
- 3/5Ship facts published; prices and policies not
- Value
- 3.5/5Mid-range price for balcony suites
- Booking flexibility
- 3.5/5Klook terms clearer than direct
Pros
- Every suite has a private balcony and a bathtub
- Steel hull, launched 2019
- Lan Ha programme with the Dark and Bright Caves
- 3-day trip adds Viet Hai and a Cat Ba drop-off at Gia Luan
Cons
- No prices, child or cancellation policy on the official site
- Drinks are priced above shore prices
- "Free limousine" banner, but the bus is listed as excluded
- Few platform reviews so far
Rosy Cruise ship and cabins
Rosy launched in 2019 as a steel boat with 22 suite cabins, each with a private balcony and a bathtub. The restaurant is on the fourth deck, an outdoor jacuzzi sits at the front of the third deck, and the fifth-deck sundeck has a sky bar. Cabin types are Senior, Luxury and Junior suites (all with a private ocean-view balcony), a Honeymoon suite with a private terrace, a Deluxe Triple and a Family Connecting cabin. Bathrooms are marble with a bathtub and a standing shower.
The operator describes Rosy as "equivalent to a 5-star standard". That is its own wording: Vietnam's ship rating is voluntary and no Lan Ha ship has a confirmed national 5-star decision. Judge it by the facts above, which are good for its price band.
Rosy's Hanoi sales office is 23 Hang Voi St, the same address the Doris and Erina sites give. That suggests a shared sales office, not proof of common ownership. See Doris if you are trying to make sense of that family of names.
Rosy Cruise route: Lan Ha Bay from Tuan Chau
Rosy boards at the Rosy waiting lounge in Tuan Chau International Marina (its Ha Long office is Block 26). From there a tender takes you to the ship and you cruise into Lan Ha over lunch. The afternoon stop is a swim, with a guided kayak where permitted. On Day 2 you visit the Dark and Bright Caves (hang Sáng – hang Tối) by bamboo sampan. Every named stop is on the Lan Ha side. For how the Tuan Chau check-in works, see Lan Ha piers.
On the 3-day trip, guests heading to Cat Ba can take Rosy's small boat to Gia Luan port at the end instead of returning to Tuan Chau, which saves the drive back through Ha Long if your next stop is Cat Ba Island.
A day aboard Rosy Cruise (2 days 1 night)
As published by the operator:
Hanoi pickup, about 2.5 hours to Tuan ChauOnly with a booked limousine
Self-travelers check in at the Rosy lounge, Tuan Chau; tender and lunch while cruising
Swim stop, guided kayak where permittedKayak subject to the suspension
Sunset party, happy hour (buy 2, get 1)
Spring-roll demo
Set dinner, then squid fishing
Tai chi (Day 2)
Bamboo sampan in the Dark and Bright Caves area
Check-out, brunch
Tender back to Tuan ChauHanoi about 15:00–15:30
The 3-day programme spends Day 2 on a day boat: a ride of about 5 km to Viet Hai village (electric cars for non-cyclists), lunch on the day boat, a kayak stop and a swim at Ba Trai Dao ("Three Peaches") beach, back around 16:00–16:30. Day 3 returns to the Dark and Bright Caves. More on the village in Viet Hai.
Rosy Cruise price: Klook vs GetYourGuide
Rosy publishes no prices on its own site, only "early bird" banners. On the platforms today:
| Platform | Listing | Rating | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klook | 2D1N Halong & Lan Ha Bay Tour by 5 Stars Rosy Cruise, Ha Long · 2D1N | 4.7 (19) | $178 Lowest | See on Klook |
| GetYourGuide | Halong Bay:2D1N 5 star Rosy Cruises- Lan Ha Bay area · 2D1N | — | $201 | See on GetYourGuide |
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.
Klook is the cheaper channel, from $178 per person with 19 reviews and over 200 bookings; the GetYourGuide listing starts at $201 with no reviews yet. One agency lists Rosy from $145, but agency prices usually exclude the Hanoi transfer, so compare like with like. Cabin type and inclusions can differ between listings.
Included: all meals, tender, entrance and sightseeing fees, bamboo sampan, squid fishing, tai chi, the jacuzzi (seasonal), Wi-Fi and an English-speaking guide.
Extra: drinks (priced above shore prices), the shared limousine to and from Hanoi, and tips. The homepage advertises a "free limousine bus", but the itinerary pages list it as excluded; treat it as a periodic promotion and check your voucher. Card payments direct carry a 4% surcharge.
Klook2D1N
2D1N Halong & Lan Ha Bay Tour by 5 Stars Rosy Cruise, Ha Long
4.7 (19) · 200+ booked
from $178Check dates
GetYourGuide2D1N
Halong Bay:2D1N 5 star Rosy Cruises- Lan Ha Bay area
No reviews yet
from $201Check dates
Klook2D1N
2D1N Halong & Lan Ha Bay Cruise Tour by Aspira Cruise
4.9 (824) · 6K+ booked
from $146Check dates
GetYourGuide2D1N
Hanoi: 2D1N Elite Lan Ha & Ha Long Cruise with Infinity Pool
4.9 (2,817)
from $125Check dates
Rosy Cruise on GetYourGuide →Rosy Cruise on Klook →Prices checked on October 16, 2026
What travelers say about Rosy
Platform reviews are few (19 on Klook, 4.7 average), and an agency shows 9.5 from 160 reviews. That is enough to rule out a poor ship, not enough to judge the details. Before booking, look at recent reviews that name Rosy and check the photos match the 22-suite steel ship.
How to book and cancel
The operator publishes no child or cancellation policy, which is the main reason to book through a platform. Klook sets cancellation per activity: read it on the product before paying. Direct bookings with Lan Ha operators usually charge fees from 30 days out and 100% inside 7 days. Storm cancellations come from the port authority, not the cruise line; refunds follow the platform or operator terms, so keep a buffer day before flights. Most ships ask for passport details 24 hours before sailing. Full steps in how to book.
Alternatives to Rosy Cruise
- Aspira: 22 suites all with balcony or terrace, Dark and Bright Caves, from $146 on Klook.
- Elite of the Seas: larger steel ship (35 cabins, 2022), drinks with meals included.
- Capella: 30 cabins, Lan Ha route from Tuan Chau.
- Venezia: small boats from Cat Ba, if you want fewer guests.
Compare all ships on the Lan Ha Bay cruises hub.
Is Rosy Cruise in Halong Bay or Lan Ha Bay?
It checks in at Tuan Chau International Marina in Ha Long, then sails a Lan Ha Bay programme: a swim stop and the Dark and Bright Caves by bamboo sampan.
How much is Rosy Cruise for 2 days 1 night?
From $178 per person on Klook and $201 on GetYourGuide today. Drinks, the Hanoi limousine and tips are extra.
How many cabins does Rosy Cruise have?
22 suites, all with a private balcony or terrace and a bathtub, on a steel ship launched in 2019.
Does Rosy Cruise include transfers from Hanoi?
Not as standard. The itinerary lists the shared limousine as excluded, although the homepage sometimes advertises a free bus. Check what your voucher says.
Can you kayak on Rosy Cruise?
Rosy offers a guided kayak, but kayaking in the Cat Ba bays has been officially suspended since November 2024. Expect a bamboo sampan or swim unless the operator confirms a designated area.