Tuan Chau, Halong, Quang Ninh. Vietnam, Ha Long, Vietnam·View on map
La Pandora Cruises is a 4-star boat on Tuan Chau Island in Ha Long Bay, with air-conditioned rooms that all have a sea view and a private bathroom. Its four room types run from a 24 m² double or twin room to a 36 m² quadruple, so couples, families and small groups can book the same stay on the water.
Every category has a patio, and the rooms also provide free toiletries, a hairdryer and a desk. The smallest room adds a sofa and soundproofing, while the triple and quadruple rooms also come with a refrigerator. On board, guests can use the sun terrace, the solarium, the spa facilities and an outdoor fireplace.
The onboard restaurant serves American, Vietnamese, Asian and European dishes, and the bar hosts the evening entertainment. Free WiFi covers the public areas. The boat suits travellers who want to stay on the bay itself rather than in a hotel on land, and reviews single out the friendly, attentive staff.
La Pandora Cruises has four room types, all with air conditioning, a sea view, a patio and a private bathroom. They step up in size from the 24 m² Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View, the smallest, to the 26 m² Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony, the 32 m² Triple Room with Balcony and the 36 m² Quadruple Room with Balcony.
Bed layouts follow the room size. Both Deluxe rooms offer either a large king-size bed or an extra-large super-king bed, with two single beds as the alternative, so a couple can choose the layout that suits them. The triple room combines a king-size bed with a single bed, and the quadruple room has two king-size beds, which makes it the natural choice for a family of four.
At 24 m², this is the smallest room on the boat, but it is the only one with soundproofing, a sofa and a minibar. Its patio looks onto the sea, and it has a desk. It can be set up with a large king-size bed or as a twin with two single beds.
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At 26 m², this room is slightly larger than the Ocean View room and has an extra-large super-king bed, with two single beds as the alternative. Its sea-view patio comes with a desk and a refrigerator, and the bathroom has a shower. It suits two guests who want a larger bed than the smaller room offers.
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The triple room is the only one set up for three guests, with a king-size bed and a single bed, or three single beds. At 32 m² it has more floor space than the Deluxe rooms, a sea-view patio, a desk and a refrigerator, and it suits a family or a small group travelling together.
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The largest room at 36 m², with two king-size beds for up to four guests. Its sea-view patio, desk and refrigerator match those of the triple room, but the second king-size bed makes it the room for two couples or a family of four.
See pricesMost facilities are on the boat itself. The onboard restaurant and bar sit alongside a spa and wellness centre, while the sun terrace and solarium give room to relax in the open air. An outdoor fireplace and outdoor furniture add to the evenings, and the boat runs happy hour, evening entertainment and karaoke.
Activities include fishing, a cooking class and a tour or class about local culture, and the tour desk can help you plan trips from the boat. The shuttle service is free, and practical services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, laundry and heating. Free WiFi is available in the public areas.
No parking is available at the property. Rooms have a desk, a refrigerator, an electric kettle, a tumble dryer, a wardrobe and a hairdryer, and the menu includes fruit, wine and champagne, kids' meals and a snack bar.
La Pandora Cruises sits on Tuan Chau Island, which is joined to the mainland by a causeway. Tuan Chau Park is 200 m from the property, and Tuan Chau Beach is 550 m away, with Bikini Island Beach at 750 m, Paradise Bay Beach at 1.4 km and Marina Bay Beach at 3.2 km. The island's harbour is where most day and overnight cruises leave, so the setting is shaped by the water rather than by a town street.
The Bai Chay Bus Terminal is 6 km from the property, and the Hạ Long train station is also 6 km away. The Tuần Châu Ferry Terminal is 1 km off, and the Halong International Cruise Port lies 7.8 km away. The island is about 7.4 km from the town centre, so most journeys in and out of Ha Long are made by road from the mainland side.
For day trips, Thien Cung Cave lies 3.5 km away and Dau Go Cave 3.7 km, while Dinh Huong Islet is 4.1 km and Fighting Cock Islet 5.6 km. Cat Ba National Park is 5.1 km away, and Cái Dăm Market, also 5.1 km off, is the place to see everyday life in Ha Long. Sunworld and its Ga Đại Dương cable car station are 7.4 km from the property, and Dragon's Run is 7.1 km.
Guests praise the friendly, attentive staff and the views of the bay and its limestone formations, and they enjoy the kayaking and swimming. Some find the bathrooms dated and not always clean, and a few excursions feel rushed.
Rates at La Pandora Cruises vary with the season, the room type and the dates of your stay, so there is no single fixed price. Check the current rate with our booking partners for the dates you have in mind.
La Pandora Cruises is on Tuan Chau Island, which is joined to the mainland by a causeway, and the Tuần Châu Ferry Terminal is 1 km away. The Bai Chay Bus Terminal is about 6 km from the property. No parking is available at the property, so drivers need to leave their car elsewhere. A free shuttle service is available, and guests should let the property know their expected arrival time in advance, through the Special Requests box when they reserve or via the contact details in their confirmation.
Tuan Chau Beach is 550 m from La Pandora Cruises, with Bikini Island Beach at 750 m and Paradise Bay Beach at 1.4 km. Tuan Chau Park is 200 m away. Further out, Thien Cung Cave is 3.5 km away, Dinh Huong Islet 4.1 km and Cái Dăm Market 5.1 km, while the Ga Đại Dương cable car station for Sun World is 7.4 km away.
Yes, La Pandora Cruises has family rooms. The 32 m² Triple Room with Balcony sleeps three guests, with a king-size bed and a single bed or three single beds, and the 36 m² Quadruple Room with Balcony sleeps four, with two king-size beds. Both have a sea-view patio, so they suit families who want more space than the Deluxe rooms.
Yes, La Pandora Cruises has an onboard restaurant serving American, Vietnamese, Asian and European cuisines. A bar and a snack bar complete the food and drink options, and the menu includes fruit, wine and champagne as well as kids' meals for younger guests.
Yes, La Pandora Cruises offers free WiFi in its public areas. Between excursions, guests can relax on the sun terrace or the solarium, or book massage treatments at the spa and wellness centre.
Yes, payment before arrival by bank transfer is required at La Pandora Cruises. The property contacts you after you book to provide the instructions, so you will know how to pay before your trip.