Hera Classic Boutique Cruise

Hera Classic Boutique Cruise is a 4-star cruise on Tuan Chau Island in Ha Long Bay, 7.7 km from the centre of Ha Long city, with sea-view cabins and a private beach area. The vessel is a classic wooden cruise with recently renovated cabins, each with air conditioning and a private bathroom, so you can spend the stay on the water rather than in town.

The four cabin types run from a 25 m² deluxe cabin to a 50 m² presidential suite with a terrace and a bath, and include a family connecting cabin for up to four guests. Meals are served in the family-friendly restaurant, which offers local and international cuisine with halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options. Activities include fishing, walking tours, hiking and cycling, and the sun terrace has sun loungers and sun umbrellas.

Tuan Chau Beach is 800 m away. Spa treatments, from full body massage to foot baths, are offered on board, and a shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk are available to guests.

Hera Classic Boutique Cruise has four cabin types, all with sea views, air conditioning and a private bathroom. The smallest is the Deluxe Double or Twin Cabin with Ocean View at 25 m², followed by the Executive Cabin with Private Balcony at 30 m². The two largest, the Family Connecting Deluxe Cabin and the Presidential Suite, both measure 50 m² and suit groups and families travelling together.

Beds change from one cabin to the next. The deluxe cabin has one extra-large super-king double or two single beds, the family cabin offers two super-king beds or two singles with one super-king, and the executive cabin has one super-king double. The presidential suite pairs a separate bedroom with a sofa bed in its living room, and it is the only cabin with a terrace and a bath. Balconies are in the executive cabin and the suite.

Most facilities centre on the water and the sun: a private beach area, beachfront, a sun terrace with sun loungers or beach chairs and sun umbrellas, and water sport facilities on site. Activities include fishing, cycling, hiking, walking tours and a cooking class, and a tour desk helps arrange them.

The spa offers full body, couples, foot and back massage, plus a foot bath and a relaxation lounge. The restaurant serves local and international cuisine and kids' meals, with halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, and breakfast comes in continental, Italian, Asian, American and buffet styles. Wi-Fi is free in all areas.

Each cabin has air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower and bidet, and free toiletries. A shuttle service, a 24-hour front desk, family rooms and an outdoor fireplace complete the facilities.

The cruise is based on Tuan Chau Island, joined to the mainland by a causeway, and its harbour is where most day and overnight cruises in the bay leave. The Tuần Châu Ferry Terminal is 700 m away and Tuan Chau Beach 800 m, with Bikini Island Beach at 1 km and Paradise Bay Beach at 1.8 km. For a meal ashore, the 1958 restaurant is 450 m away, Cua Vàng 500 m, and the Southern Hotel café-bar 200 m.

The centre of Ha Long city is 7.7 km away. The Bai Chay Bus Terminal and Hạ Long train station are each 6.5 km from the property, and Cat Bi International Airport is 27.8 km away, with Van Don International Airport at 47.6 km. Parking on site is possible with a reservation, and charges may apply. Bãi Cháy beach is 6.1 km away, and the Đình Chùa Tiêu Dao pagoda 6.5 km.

The nearest caves and islets are Thien Cung Cave, 3.5 km away, Dau Go Cave at 3.6 km and Dinh Huong Islet at 3.9 km, with Fighting Cock Islet at 5.5 km. Ashore, Tuan Chau Park is 650 m away, Cái Dăm Market 5.5 km and Dragon's Run 7.4 km. Sunworld theme park is 7.7 km away and the Ga Đại Dương cable car station 7.8 km, while the Chùa Minh Tâm pagoda is 7.5 km. The most settled months are usually March to May and late September to November.