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Lyra Grandeur Cruise Halong Bay
From USD
$255
/pax
Why you’ll love this trip?
- Halal Vietnam Muslim Friendly Service certificate, valid to December 2026
- New 80 m superyacht launched in 2025
- 33 suites, all with ocean view and bathtub
- Heated rooftop pool, water slide and Nordic sauna
- Frog Lagoon and Dark and Bright Cave in quiet Lan Ha Bay
- Best price guarantee when you book direct
Tour Information & Itinerary
Lyra Grandeur Cruise Halong Bay is a luxury halal cruise for Muslim travellers: an 80 m superyacht launched in August 2025, with 33 bathtub suites and a Muslim Friendly Service certificate from Halal Vietnam (HVN-OIC/SMIIC-2025-169). It sails from Tuan Chau Marina into Lan Ha Bay, anchors at Frog Lagoon with a heated rooftop pool and an 8 m water slide, and serves halal menus in its main restaurant. Prices start from USD 255 per person.
Lyra Grandeur Cruise Halong Bay at a Glance
| Cruise | Lyra Grandeur Cruise (Lyra Cruise Collection), launched August 2025; 80 m, six decks, up to 100 guests |
| Programmes | 2 days 1 night or 3 days 2 nights |
| Route | Tuan Chau Marina – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay – Frog Lagoon – Dark and Bright Cave |
| Departure | Lyra Lounge, Lot 20B, Tuan Chau Marina; check-in around 11:30 |
| Halal status | Halal Vietnam certificate HVN-OIC/SMIIC-2025-169 (Muslim Friendly Service), valid to 29 December 2026 |
| Meals | 2D1N: lunch, dinner, breakfast, brunch. 3D2N: 2 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, 1 brunch |
| Suites | 33 suites in 11 categories, 32–92 m², all with ocean view and bathtub |
| On board | Heated rooftop pool and jacuzzi, 8 m water slide, Nordic sauna, spa, gym, mini golf, private dining room |
| TripAdvisor | Rated 5.0/5 on TripAdvisor |
| Price | From USD 255 per person (2D1N, cruise only); depends on suite, season and transfer |
Lyra Grandeur Cruise Itinerary in Brief
2 days 1 night
- Day 1 – Lan Ha Bay and Frog Lagoon: check in at the Lyra Lounge around 11:30, tender to the ship, halal lunch at Harmony of the Sea, afternoon at Frog Lagoon with the pool, water slide, swimming, kayaking and sauna; sunset happy hour, cooking class, halal dinner, movie night or squid fishing.
- Day 2 – Dark and Bright Cave: Tai Chi at 6:00, breakfast, Dark and Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayak at 6:45, check out around 9:00–9:30, brunch, tender to Tuan Chau at 10:30–11:00.
3 days 2 nights
- Day 1: as the 2-day programme.
- Day 2 – Cat Ba Island: speedboat to Viet Hai, cycling or electric car to Viet Hai Village in Cat Ba National Park, swimming at Ba Trai Dao beach, lunch on board, Vietnamese tea ceremony, wheelhouse visit and halal dinner.
- Day 3: Tai Chi, breakfast, Dark and Bright Cave, brunch and return to Tuan Chau.
Halal Food and Muslim Travel Notes
- Certificate: the operator holds Halal Vietnam certificate HVN-OIC/SMIIC-2025-169 for Muslim Friendly Service, valid from 30 December 2025 to 29 December 2026. We can send a copy to your group before travel.
- Food: halal menus are served in Harmony of the Sea, the main restaurant, mixing Vietnamese and international dishes. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available if you ask when booking.
- Alcohol: drinks are not included. Wine tasting is part of the sunset happy hour, so tell the crew if you prefer juice or tea.
- Mosque and prayer: Al-Noor Mosque on Hang Luoc Street in Hanoi is the only mosque in northern Vietnam, so there is no mosque in Halong Bay or Lan Ha Bay; many guests visit Al-Noor Mosque before or after the cruise. Prayer times are not fixed in the cruise programme, and you can pray in your cabin.
- Before and after: eat in Hanoi with our list of halal restaurants in Hanoi.
Lyra Grandeur Suites
All 33 suites face the sea and have a bathtub, private balcony or terrace, safe, minibar and bathrobes.
- Oasis, Harmony and Sky Suites – 32 m², king or twin, balcony, up to 2 guests.
- Sky Terrace Suite – 45 m², private terrace with sunbeds.
- Oasis, Harmony and Sky Family Suites – 44–48 m², king plus twin or triple, up to 4–5 guests.
- Sky Terrace Family Suite – 53 m², two sleeping areas and a private terrace.
- Duplex Family Suite – 64 m² on two floors, terrace on each floor, up to 4 guests.
- La Suite de Lyra – 57 m², jacuzzi bathtub and private terrace.
- Owner Suite – 92 m², private sundeck, steam bath, jacuzzi and 24-hour butler.
Life on Board
- Heated rooftop infinity pool and jacuzzi, plus a floating ocean pool at Frog Lagoon.
- 8 m inflatable water slide, used in warm months and calm weather.
- Nordic-style sauna (free), spa (extra), gym and mini golf.
- 360° observation deck, Sea Melody theatre, movie night with popcorn and free drone photos.
- 10-seat private dining room for family dinners and celebrations.
Who This Cruise Suits – and Who Should Choose Another
Choose Lyra Grandeur Cruise if you want the newest halal-certified ship in our list, large bathtub suites and plenty to do on board – ideal for honeymoons, anniversaries and families with teenagers.
Choose another cruise if your budget is tighter (Mon Cheri Cruise or Diana Cruise), you want a prayer room on board (Catherine Cruise) or you have your heart set on Sung Sot Cave, which Lyra does not visit.
Is 2 Days 1 Night on Lyra Grandeur Enough?
For most travellers, yes: you get an afternoon at Frog Lagoon and an early visit to Dark and Bright Cave. With so many facilities on board, the 3 days 2 nights programme is worth it if you want time to use the pool and spa and see Viet Hai Village and Ba Trai Dao beach.
Compare Halong Bay Halal Cruises
| Cruise | Launched | Halal status | Route highlights | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Cheri Cruise | 2018 (two sister ships) | Halal Vietnam since 2018; renewal of HVN2024-171 being confirmed | Lan Ha Bay, Tra Bau, Trung Trang Cave | Couples and families who want balcony cabins at a fair price | USD 175 |
| Lyra Grandeur Cruise (this cruise) | 2025 | HVN-OIC/SMIIC-2025-169, valid to 29 Dec 2026 | Lan Ha Bay, Frog Lagoon, Dark and Bright Cave | Honeymooners and travellers who want a top-end superyacht | USD 255 |
| Catherine Cruise | 2023 | HVN-OIC/SMIIC-2024-148, valid to 22 Jul 2027; prayer room on board | Halong Bay: Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, Luon Cave | First-time visitors, families with older members | USD 210 |
| Diana Cruise | 2025 | HVN-OIC/SMIIC-2025-230, valid to 6 Jan 2027 | Lan Ha Bay, Dark and Bright Cave, Tra Bau | Large families and groups; two elevators | USD 189 |
Customize Your Halal Cruise
- Transfers: the shared limousine leaves the Hanoi Old Quarter at 8:00–8:30 (or the Opera House for hotels further out); a private car is available. Both are quoted separately.
- Celebrations: book the private dining room for an anniversary dinner with halal food.
- Add Hanoi: add our Hanoi City Muslim Tour 1 Day or a Hanoi Muslim tour 4 days.
Local Expert Notes
- Dark and Bright Cave at 6:45 is quiet and cool, so it is worth getting up for.
- Holiday surcharges apply on 24, 25 and 31 December and on New Year’s Day.
- Lyra Grandeur is a different ship from its 2020 sister Capella Cruise, which does not hold a halal certificate.
Why Book Direct with Hanoi Muslim Tours
We are a Hanoi-based team that has organised Muslim tours in northern Vietnam since 2012, and we book Lyra Grandeur Cruise directly with the cruise operator. You get the same cabin and the same programme at a local price, with a best price guarantee: if you find the same cabin on the same date cheaper elsewhere, send us the offer and we will review it and match it. We check the halal certificate before your trip, pass your dietary needs to the kitchen at least 48 hours ahead and can link the cruise with a halal-friendly tour of Hanoi. Send your dates through the tour enquiry form on this page and we reply within 24 hours.
Updated October 2026 by the Hanoi Muslim Tours team. Cruise details checked with the operator’s published programme.
Day by day itinerary
2 Days – 1 Night Itinerary
DAY 1 : HANOI - TUAN CHAU - HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY – TRA BAU
8:30 – 8:50 : A limousine bus picks the guests up at your hotel in the old quarter.
12:00 : The crew members of Mon Cheri Cruise will welcome you at No.34, Tuan Chau Marina, Quang Ninh.
12.30 : You will be taken aboard our support vessel and travel from the wharf via the bay to board our luxurious craft, Mon Chéri Cruise. Itinerary briefing is
announced during this time.
13:00 : Welcome fresh drinks, wet towels and a special lunch of fresh food and an assortment of appetizing delicacies will be served. You will be enchanted
when decadently dining on our luxury junk. Life just doesn’t get better than
this! We then set sail for Lan Ha Bay – A member of the World’s Most Beautiful Bays.
Enjoy the delicious luncheon of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing
delicacies while cruising along Lan Ha bay with the breathtaking scenery.
15:30 : Visiting Tra Bau area where has known as an area famous for its unspoiled, poetic natural beauty and attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. This is the best time for kayaking to discover the truest beauty of the limestone islands.
Immerse yourself in the emerald green water of the bay or enjoy the Jacuzzi
pool on the Mon Chéri Cruises.
17:30 – 18:30 : Joining us for Cooking demonstration to learn how to make one of the most famous Vietnamese cuisines, the spring rolls. Or reach the top deck of cruise where the guests can admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
Enjoy fresh juices, tea and coffee on the sundeck. It is an ideal time for photography enthusiasts to capture the greatest moment of sunset over Lan Ha Bay.
19.30 : Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served by our skillful chef.
This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.
21:00 – 22.00 : Relax with fresh juices, mocktails and soft drinks on the sundeck (with surcharge).
Indulge yourself with spa service (optional) or simply relax on the top deck just
under the cover of a brightly illuminated sky.
Or try to get your luck at the squid fishing on the main deck.
DAY 2 : LAN HA BAY – CAT BA ISLAND – TUAN CHAU - HANOI
6:00 : Begin the day full of energy with the Tai Chi session and enjoy the sun just rising up beyond the horizon.
6:45 – 7:15 : Breakfast is served while cruising back to Gia Luan jetty. (Breakfast time maybe adjust and follow the real itinerary)
7:30 – 9:00 : You will join the tour of Cat Ba World Biosphere by transshipment. It takes 30 minutes to transfer from Gia Luan to Trung Trang – one of the most impressive caves in Cat Ba island, Vietnam. The limestone cave has thousands of talactites in various shapes, offering geological values with a typical cave ecosystem.
9:30 : Return to the main boat from the cave and the guests will do the cabin check out. Luggage is placed outside of the cabin.
Lunch is served at the restaurant. Settle any extra bills (drinks, spa) at the reception desk (if any)
10:30 – 11:00 : Disembark the Mon Cheri Cruises and transferred back to Block #34, Big Bay group terminal, Tuan Chau Marina. Relax and wait for the luggage.
11:30 – 12:00 : The guests are ready at Tuan Chau Marina. Transfer you back to your hotel in Hanoi.
Note: The itinerary is subject to change without notice, in accordance with the weather and other operating conditions.
Cruise Includes:
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3 Days – 2 Nights Itinerary
DAY 1 : HANOI - TUAN CHAU - HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY – TRA BAU
8:30 – 8:50 : A limousine bus picks the guests up at your hotel in the old quarter.
12:00 : The crew members of Mon Cheri Cruise will welcome you at No.34, Tuan Chau Marina, Quang Ninh.
12.30 : You will be taken aboard our support vessel and travel from the wharf via the bay to board our luxurious craft, Mon Chéri Cruise. Itinerary briefing is
announced during this time.
13:00 : Welcome fresh drinks, wet towels and a special lunch of fresh food and an assortment of appetizing delicacies will be served. You will be enchanted
when decadently dining on our luxury junk. Life just doesn’t get better than
this! We then set sail for Lan Ha Bay – A member of the World’s Most Beautiful Bays.
Enjoy the delicious luncheon of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing
delicacies while cruising along Lan Ha bay with the breathtaking scenery.
15:30 : Visiting Tra Bau area where has known as an area famous for its unspoiled, poetic natural beauty and attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. This is the best time for kayaking to discover the truest beauty of the limestone islands.
Immerse yourself in the emerald green water of the bay or enjoy the Jacuzzi
pool on the Mon Chéri Cruises.
17:30 – 18:30 : Joining us for Cooking demonstration to learn how to make one of the most famous Vietnamese cuisines, the spring rolls. Or reach the top deck of cruise where the guests can admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
Enjoy fresh juices, tea and coffee on the sundeck. It is an ideal time for photography enthusiasts to capture the greatest moment of sunset over Lan Ha Bay.
19.30 : Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served by our skillful chef.
This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.
21:00 – 22.00 : Relax with fresh juices, mocktails and soft drinks on the sundeck (with surcharge).
Indulge yourself with spa service (optional) or simply relax on the top deck just
under the cover of a brightly illuminated sky.
Or try to get your luck at the squid fishing on the main deck.
DAY 2 : LAN HA BAY – VIET HAI VILLAGE – THREE PEACHES AREA
6:00 : Begin the day full of energy with the Tai Chi session and enjoy the sunrise over the bay.
6:45 – 7.15 : Breakfast is served at the restaurant.
8:00 – 8:30 : The guests are transferred to a day trip boat and set sail for the further Lan Ha Bay – cruising along the peaceful and quiet nature of the bay. Or you are free to relax on cruise if you do not like to move for a day trip.
10:30 – 11:00 : After reaching Viet Hai jetty, the guest will have a great experience in cycling or having a ride on an e-cart to Viet Hai village through the tropical rainforest canopy and towering limestone mountains, also surrounded by the green.
Learn about the villager’s daily life and how people built and lived in the
bamboo thatched houses; the earthen walls are made of straw and mud covered with trellis, forming walls to block rain and wind.
12:15 – 13:30 : Return to the day trip boat and enjoy lunch at the restaurant while the boat is cruising to the kayaking and swimming spot.
13:30 : Explore the secluded and quiet lagoon by kayaks or having a swim off the boat is a great fun.
16:30 : Head back to the Mon Cheri Cruises to relax. Have a soak in the Jacuzzi mini pool. Enjoy the music and refreshing soft drinks by the pool.
17:30 – 18:30 : Relax on the deck with fresh juices and soft drinks. Watch the sunset falling on the bay.
Attend the cooking demonstration to learn the different type of the Vietnamese spring rolls.
19:30 : Dinner is served at the Mon Cheri Cruises restaurant.
21:00 – 22:00 : Enjoy the nightlife of the bay from the deck. Immerse yourself in music. Try a refreshing mocktail on the deck. Otherwise, you can go for the squid fishing with the sailors or simply relax in the room and watch Ha Long Bay from the balcony.
DAY 3 : LAN HA BAY – CAT BA ISLAND – TUAN CHAU - HANOI
6:00 : Begin the day full of energy with the Tai Chi session and enjoy the sun just rising up beyond the horizon.
6:45 – 7:15 : Breakfast is served while cruising back to Gia Luan jetty. (Breakfast time maybe adjust and follow the real itinerary)
7:30 – 9:00 : You will join the tour of Cat Ba World Biosphere by transshipment. It takes 30 minutes to transfer from Gia Luan to Trung Trang – one of the most impressive caves in Cat Ba island, Vietnam. The limestone cave has thousands of talactites in various shapes, offering geological values with a typical cave ecosystem.
9:30 : Return to the main boat from the cave and the guests will do the cabin check out. Luggage is placed outside of the cabin.
Lunch is served at the restaurant. Settle any extra bills (drinks, spa) at the reception desk (if any)
10:30 – 11:00 : Disembark the Mon Cheri Cruises and transferred back to Block #34, Big Bay group terminal, Tuan Chau Marina. Relax and wait for the luggage.
11:30 – 12:00 : The guests are ready at Tuan Chau Marina. Transfer you back to your hotel in Hanoi.
Note: The itinerary is subject to change without notice, in accordance with the weather and other operating conditions.
Cruise Includes:
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Day 1: Hanoi – Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Frog Lagoon (Halal Lunch, Halal Dinner)
Morning
- 8:00–8:30: pick-up from your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter (if booked), or 8:15–8:30 at the Opera House; about 2.5–3 hours to Tuan Chau.
- 11:30–11:45: check in at the Lyra Lounge, Lot 20B Tuan Chau Marina; tender boat to the ship, welcome drink and briefing.
Afternoon
- Halal lunch at Harmony of the Sea while sailing into Lan Ha Bay.
- Anchor at Frog Lagoon: rooftop pool, jacuzzi, water slide, swimming, kayaking and the Nordic sauna.
- Captain’s wheelhouse visit, sunset happy hour and a Vietnamese cooking class.
Evening
- Halal dinner at Harmony of the Sea.
- Movie night, games or squid fishing.
Meals: halal lunch, halal dinner. Overnight: Lyra Grandeur Cruise.
Day 2: Dark and Bright Cave – Tuan Chau – Hanoi (Breakfast, Halal Brunch)
Morning
- 6:00–6:15: Tai Chi on the Ocean Sky Sundeck, then a light breakfast.
- 6:45: Dark and Bright Cave by bamboo rowing boat or kayak.
- 9:00–9:30: back on board, check out, brunch.
- 10:30–11:00: tender to Tuan Chau Marina.
Afternoon
- Transfer back to Hanoi, arriving around 14:00–14:30.
Meals: breakfast, halal brunch.
Inclusions
Meals
4 meals with halal menus (lunch, dinner, breakfast, brunch)
Transport
Tender boat, kayaks and bamboo boat; shuttle or private car from Hanoi on request
Accommodation
1 night on Lyra Grandeur Cruise, ocean-view suite with bathtub
Tour Inclusions
- 1 night in an ocean-view suite with bathtub and balcony or terrace
- 4 meals with halal menus: lunch, dinner, breakfast and brunch
- Welcome drink, bottled water, tea and coffee in the suite
- Kayaking or bamboo boat at Dark and Bright Cave, Tai Chi, cooking class and squid fishing
- Pool, jacuzzi, water slide, Nordic sauna, gym and mini golf
- Movie night and free drone photography
- English-speaking guide, entrance and sightseeing fees
Tour Exclusions
- Transfer Hanoi – Tuan Chau – Hanoi (quoted on request)
- Drinks and corkage
- Spa treatments
- Tips and personal expenses
- Holiday surcharge on 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 January
Tour Price
Lyra Grandeur Cruise Halong Bay 2 days 1 night: from USD 255 per person, cruise only, for two guests sharing an Oasis Suite. Suite rates (2D1N): Oasis Suite USD 510, Harmony Suite USD 546, Sky Suite USD 596, Oasis Family Suite USD 926, La Suite de Lyra USD 1,030, Owner Suite USD 2,010. We confirm the rate for your date.
Children: under 5 sharing with parents – free (one per cabin); 5 to 11 – 75% of the adult rate with an extra bed; 12 and over – adult rate.
Best price guarantee: send us a cheaper offer for the same suite and date and we will review it and match it. Ask for a quote.
Tour Inquiry
FAQs
1. Is Lyra Grandeur Cruise halal certified?
Yes. Its operator holds Halal Vietnam certificate HVN-OIC/SMIIC-2025-169 for Muslim Friendly Service, valid to 29 December 2026, and halal menus are served in the main restaurant. See the meals in the itinerary.
2. How much is Lyra Grandeur Cruise 2 days 1 night?
from USD 255 per person for the cruise, based on two guests in an Oasis Suite. Larger suites cost more and the transfer from Hanoi is extra. Use the tour enquiry form for your date.
3. Where does Lyra Grandeur Cruise sail?
From Tuan Chau Marina into Lan Ha Bay, anchoring at Frog Lagoon and visiting Dark and Bright Cave. Read our Lan Ha Bay guide for more on the area.
4. Does Lyra Grandeur have a swimming pool for Muslim families?
Yes, a heated rooftop pool and jacuzzi, plus a water slide at Frog Lagoon. Ask the crew for quieter swimming times if you prefer more privacy. Details are under Life on Board.
5. Is Lyra Grandeur Cruise good for a Muslim honeymoon?
Yes. Bathtub suites with a terrace, a private dining room and halal menus make it a good choice. Compare it with Mon Cheri Cruise if you want a lower price.
6. Is there a mosque in Halong Bay?
No. The only mosque in northern Vietnam is Al-Noor Mosque in Hanoi. Read our Al-Noor Mosque guide.
7. Is the Hanoi transfer included with Lyra Grandeur?
No. The shared limousine and private car are quoted separately; the drive is about 2.5–3 hours each way. Ask for it in the enquiry form.
8. What does the 3 days 2 nights programme add?
A full day to Viet Hai Village in Cat Ba National Park, Ba Trai Dao beach and a tea ceremony. Read about the wider area in our Halong Bay guide.
9. Is Lyra Grandeur the same as Capella Cruise?
No. Capella (2020) is a sister ship without a halal certificate. For other certified ships, see Catherine Cruise and Diana Cruise.
10. What happens if the cruise is cancelled for bad weather?
If the authorities close the bay before you leave Hanoi you get a full refund; during the trip, unused services are refunded. Browse other Halong Bay halal cruises for flexible dates.
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