Budget Packages: Mila Cruise Halong Bay + 3* Hotel 3 Days 2 Nights
Tuan Chau Harbor, Halong City, Quang Ninh, Vietnam
Mila Cruise Halong Bay (formerly Glory Legend Cruise) has distinguished itself as a highly regarded budget option for cruising in Halong Bay with great service from the staff and 22 cozy cabins.
With nostalgic Vietnamese influences, this cruise ensures travelers a harmonious fusion of sophistication and tranquility in the breathtaking beauty of Halong Bay's seascape.
Launched in 2014
22 cabins
Metal Boat
- Bar
- Board games
- Cooking class
- Restaurant
- Spa & Massage
Mila Cruise
Tuan Chau Harbor, Halong City, Quang Ninh, Vietnam
Cabins & Suites
Deluxe Class
Deluxe Class
- Free cancellation
- Best price guarantee
- All board - meals included
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Suite Class
Suite Class
- Free cancellation
- Best price guarantee
- All board - meals included
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Booking Policy
- Transfer: Hanoi - Halong- Hanoi by shuttle bus
- 1 Night at La Suite Hotel & Spa + 1 night at Glory Cruise
- Hanoi Airport pick up
- Welcome Drink
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
- Luxurious Cabins and Suites
- Deluxe Vietnamese and International Lunch and Dinner
- Vietnamese and International Breakfast
- Conference Equipment (Charter only)
- All Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner, BR= Brunch)
- Beverages, tips, gratuities and personal expense
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults on mattress.
- From 5 - 11 years old is 75% of the total price/ child. Not Apply for Family Cabins
- Only one (01) child under 4 years old sharing room with two (02) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin
- More than 15 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rates
- From 14 to 2 days prior to check-in: 50% of total rates
- Less than 48 hours prior to check-in: 100% of total rates
- No-Show: 100% of total rates
If the cancellation be announced by the Management Board of Halong Bay, depend on the timing of the cancellation, following policies will be applied:
- Before departure from Hanoi to Halong Bay (none of the services has been used): 100% refund.
- During the trip (some services have been used: transfer, lunch, day trip, hotel in Halong, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
- The trip be cut down from 2 nights to 1 night, tourists will be charged a 2 days/1 night trip, plus other used services, the rest will be refunded.
- The final cost will be confirmed by your consultant via email. In all cases, please contact us directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you with all of our best!
Cruise Itinerary
07:45 - 8:45 | Pickup time
If you've arranged for our transfer service (book with an extra fee), gather your belongings and await our driver's arrival at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
11:00 - 12:00 | Embark the cruise
We arrive at the lounge of the cruise at Tuan Chau Marina. Let's complete the check-in process and get on board the Mila Cruise.
After a refreshing welcome drink, receive information about the trip's briefing and safety instructions. Take a brief rest in your room before lunch.
Lunchtime - Set Sail for Ha Long Bay
As you sail through the breathtaking Halong Bay, adorned with fascinating rock formations, indulge in a mouthwatering meal of traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
Explore Pearl Farm
Let's start a journey to the Halong Bay Pearl farm, it’s your time to seize the opportunity to kayak in Halong Bay! It's a perfect way to connect with nature and create unforgettable memories.
Learn about the Pearl-raising process
Explore Sung Sot Cave
After that, visit Sung Sot Cave, which translates to "Surprising" in English. Prepare to be amazed by this exquisite natural wonder adorned with ancient stalactites and stalagmites that have formed over millions of years.
Happy Hour on board
Upon returning to Mila Cruise, you can freshen up with a shower. Let’s enjoy the bar’s Happy Hour (buy 02 get 01) and witness the enchanting sunset.
Optional: Massage service available. Please book with the Cruise Manager directly.
Enjoy A Delicious Dinner - Leisure
Savor your meal while taking in the breathtaking view of the water in Halong Bay. Afterward, take part in some nighttime activities, such as playing cards, squid fishing, or just relaxing in your cabin.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mila Cruise
Practice Tai Chi - Have Breakfast
Start your day off early with a Tai Chi session, and refresh yourself before enjoying breakfast. Then, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while taking in the morning bay view.
Practice Tai Chi to warm up
Relax in Titop Island
As part of the voyage, you'll also get to explore Titop Island. You'll be treated to an incredible panoramic view of Halong Bay when you climb to the top.
If hiking isn't your cup of tea, you can opt to swim on the beautiful sandy beach instead.
9:30 | Check out on board & Have Brunch
After our kayaking adventure, we'll return to the boat to do the check-out process. Then, savor the flavors during brunch and take in the final moments of our Halong Bay adventure.
11:30 - 12:00 | Reach Tuan Chau Pier - Disembark
Bid farewell to the sailors as we disembark from the boat, cherishing the experiences throughout the journey.
If you book the transfer service (not included in the price, extra fee needed), wait for your car and return to Hanoi.
14:30 - 15:00 | Back To Hanoi
It's time to get off when you reach your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Trip ends.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: NA
07:45 - 8:45 | Transfer from Hanoi
Get ready and get on your transfer service to travel to Halong (Book the transfer service separately from the cruise price).
11:00 - 12:00 | Get on board - Have Lunch
Arrive at the pier and do the check-in process at the Tuan Chau Marina. Then transfer to the cruise. As the safety precautions and itinerary are explained, sip on your welcome drink and check into your cabin.
Then, it's time to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch while witnessing the stunning scenery from the restaurant’s windows.
Pearl Farm trip
The first destination is Pearl Farm, this is also the perfect location for kayaking, giving you a close-up look at Ha Long Bay's ageless beauty.
Discover the majestic surroundings of Pearl Farm
Visit Sung Sot Island
Head to Sung Sot Cave, an outstanding cavern with numerous stalactites and stalagmites that come from all shapes and sizes. The view is so marvelous that the French had called this place “the cave of surprise”.
Free time at Sunset
Back to Mila Cruise afterward, then it will sail to the anchor area. During dusk, you may join the Happy Hour (buy 02, get 01)
Optional: Massage service is available. Book directly with the Cruise Manager.
Dinner time & Leisure
After a long day, enjoy a sumptuous dinner at the restaurant. Then, you can unwind on the sundeck, play chess or cards, go squid fishing, or enjoy the bar and spa.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mila Cruise
Morning Activities
Don’t forget to wake up early to catch the glorious sunrise moment in the bay. Then you may practice in Tai Chi Class and have breakfast afterward.
Travel to Dark & Bright Cave
Guests are transferred to the day boat and visit Dark & Bright Cave in Lan Ha Bay on a kayak, this area is perfect for getting lost in nature, admiring the lush flora, and breathing in the fresh air.
Kayaking Into Stunning Caves
Have Lunch
Around noon, you return to the day boat for a delicious set menu to prepare for the afternoon activities.
Join a trip to Ba Trai Dao Beach
Go to the Ba Trai Dao beaches (Three Peaches in English) and spend an hour and fifteen minutes swimming in the pristine water on the lovely white sand beach.
Explore Me Cung Cave
Then the boat will be back to Halong Bay for more exploration. Let’s have a trip to the fascinating Me Cung Cave with a complex structure that is like a maze.
Leisure Time at Dusk
Enjoy sightseeing along the way back to the mother boat. Mila Cruise will anchor for the night at sunset.
This is the ideal time to participate in Happy Hour on the cruise or join a cooking lesson to learn how to make Vietnamese spring rolls.
Evening Activities
Enjoy a fantastic supper set meal at the cruise’s restaurant. After that, you can try squid fishing, have a spa treatment, etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mila Cruise
Travel by day boat on the 2nd day
Morning
If you miss the Tai Chi Class on the 2nd day, let’s join it on the last day and witness the sunrise over the bay. Then, have a light breakfast with coffee, tea, and pastries.
Head to Titop Island
Then you will travel to Titop Island, a magnificent spot with a crescent moon-shaped beach. Let’s play on the beach and enjoy the cool sea to relax, or hike to the top of the island for a panoramic view of the bay.
9:30 | Check out - Brunch time
Back on board, you can settle your bill and check out at the reception desk then enjoy brunch in the restaurant.
11:30 - 12:00 | Get off the board
Mila Cruise reaches Tuan Chau Marina, let’s disembark and say goodbye to the friendly staff.
14:30 - 15:00 | Travel to Hanoi
If you book the transfer service (extra fee needed), wait for your driver at the pier, then return to your hotel in the Old Quarter.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: NA
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai Airport, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to the 3-star hotel in the Old Quarter. You will check in at around 14:00.
This afternoon is the time to get a taste of the distinct local life in Hanoi. You can visit the Hanoi Old Quarter's narrow lanes and alleyways to witness Hanoian's daily life or discover some of the lesser-known foods popular among locals.
If you enjoy Hanoi culture and cuisine, it is recommended to seek out those delicious scents and experience some of the authentic Hanoi food scenes.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: 3* Hotel in Hanoi
08:00 - 08:30 | Morning Pick-up
You will be picked up from the hotel by a limousine or shuttle bus to transfer to Halong Bay (book with an extra fee). On the journey, we will stop for refreshments in Hai Duong Province in about 15 minutes.
11:00 - 11:30 | Embark - Have Lunch
Upon arriving at Tuan Chau Island, you will be greeted by the staff at the Mila Cruise's Lounge. Embark on your trip and get safety training from the cruise manager.
After storing all the things in your cabin, you will have a Vietnamese lunch served on board while admiring the beautiful surroundings through the window.
Visit the Pearl Farm
You will get the opportunity to witness firsthand the manual pearl farming process at Tung Sau, the biggest pearl farm in Ha Long Bay, following lunch. Then, when kayaking in this area, come up close and personal with the unending beauty of Ha Long.
Explore Sung Sot Cave
After breakfast, the cruise heads to Sung Sot Cave, one of Halong Bay's largest caves that is also known as Surprise Cave.
Follow the guide to go inside the cave and marvel at the intricate stalactites and stalagmites, which have been shaped by nature over millions of years. From the cave's observation deck, you can soak in panoramic vistas of the limestone karsts, emerald waters, and distant islands. It's a perfect spot for photography enthusiasts.
Late-afternoon Activities
Get back to the cruise to enjoy the on-board activities. Travelers can book a massage service with a surcharge or participate in a cooking class to learn how to make some traditional Vietnamese dishes.
Also, there is the Happy Hour program that allows you to buy 02 drinks and then get another free one.
Have Dinner - Nightlife Fun
Dinner is served with a flavor combination of Vietnamese and international cuisine in the restaurant.
The remaining time of the night can be spent chilling in the bar, playing cards, or squid fishing from the boat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mila Cruise
Morning Activities
Wake up early to join the Tai Chi class on the sundeck to refresh your body and enjoy your light breakfast afterward. Coffee, tea, and bread are served in the dining room.
Head to Titop Island
After that, cruising through Halong Bay to reach Titop Island. You are free to relax in this famous place: climb to the top of the island for panoramic views, sunbathe on the beach, or swim in the refreshing waters.
Check Out On Boart - Have Brunch
Return to the Mila Cruise to check out from your cabin around 9:30. Then, enjoy the last moments on the cruise with delicious brunch while the junk boat sails back to the port.
11:30 - 12:00 | Disembark
Say farewell to the cruise staff as you arrive at the harbor and wait in the waiting area for your transfer.
14:30 - 15:00 | Back To Hanoi
You will be transported to Hanoi by a limousine or shuttle bus if you book the transfer service (extra fee needed). Trip ends.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: NA
Customer reviews
Spain
9.1
All good
The cruise ship is nice, the guide is very good, the service is in place, the food is delicious, and there is also a bar service on the ship.
In summary, everything is good and it is very cheap, I will come again next time, highly recommended!
07 September, 2025
United States
9.3
Nice cozy cruise
I joined Mila Cruise as a budget-friendly option and was pleasantly surprised. The boat was simple but comfortable, and what really made the experience stand out was the amazing staff. They were kind, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt welcome. Great value for the price! Read More
14 August, 2025
Italy
9.4
Class!
The cruise is excellent; the accommodations are spacious and in excellent shape.
It's a fantastic experience.
The staff is outstanding.
The breakfast is excellent, and the food is good.
Those who complain about the lack of WiFi should look outside and realize their surroundings.
28 March, 2025
Australia
9.1
Highly recommended
Beautiful trip of Halong Bay. Yes, there are many other ships, yet it never seems packed or overcrowded.
The staff and our guide were really pleasant and entertaining. Everything was nicely planned, and the rooms were stunning. We would return.
14 February, 2025
United States
8.7
Nice
The trip went well, the service is up to standard. Overall suitable for those who want a budget trip to Halong Bay.
06 November, 2024
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