Capella Cruise

In recent years, Vietnam’s cruise tourism industry has recorded a strong shift to the ultra-luxury resort segment, especially in the Lan Ha Bay area. With the advantage of peace and more pristine beauty than the core area of ​​Ha Long, Lan Ha has become the top choice of tourists looking for privacy and class. In that trend, Capella yacht appears as a pioneering symbol, marking the birth of Lyra Cruise Collection – a collection of high-end resort yachts invested by Vietstar Cruises. Officially launched in August 2020, Capella is the first member to lay the foundation for Vietstar Cruises’ cruise ecosystem. The launch in the midst of a challenging market not only proves its strong financial potential but also shows the strategic vision of the management unit in setting a new standard for luxury maritime tourism. Capella is not just a simple accommodation facility, but is dedicated to bringing Vietnamese cruise services to an international level, maximizing tourist experience in the heart of heritage wonders. The core value that creates Capella’s unique identity lies in the perfect combination of Indochina architectural style and modern steel-hull superyacht technology. Visitors will be convinced by the sophistication of each carved line and the nostalgic colors that bring the breath of modern An Nam. This interaction creates a resort space that is both tranquil and luxurious, while ensuring the highest safety and comfort, turning each journey to discover heritage into an enchanting artistic experience.

With a length of 68m and a width of 12.5m, the Capella yacht possesses impressive technical specifications, creating a majestic yet elegant appearance on the bay. The 6-storey technical floor structure is scientifically calculated not only to expand usable space but also to optimize the private experience for each group of visitors. Smart space allocation helps the ship maintain its spaciousness, eliminating the feeling of confinement often found on older ships, while opening up large spaces to fully receive the beauty of natural wonders. Capella’s artistic touch lies in the Indochine architectural style, also known as the attractively innovative An Nam beauty. The interior space is a symphony of natural materials such as wood, rattan, and bamboo, combined with classic encaustic tile motifs typical of old French mansions. The rusticity of tradition blends with the sophistication of modernity to create a cozy atmosphere but still exudes luxury and elegance, helping visitors feel the depth of Vietnamese – French culture right in the smallest detail. Capella’s design vision is encapsulated in the philosophy “each small corner is an artistic frame”. Every space, from the reception lobby to the corridors, is meticulously arranged to become the perfect check-in points for visitors. In particular, the yacht focuses on optimizing natural light and sea breeze through a system of floor-to-ceiling glass doors and open balconies, helping to blur the boundary between interior and exterior, bringing absolute relaxation as people immerse themselves in the rhythm of Lan Ha’s clouds and sky.

Capella’s accommodation system is designed to redefine luxury with a total of 30 luxury cabins. The biggest difference that helps Capella score absolute points in the hearts of tourists is the commitment that all rooms have separate balconies and bathtubs facing the bay. This design not only ensures optimal privacy but also turns every moment of visitors’ rest into an enjoyment of natural wonders right from their own space. With a spacious and flexible area, the room system here is ready to meet all needs from couples to large families. In the standard luxury segment, the Oasis and Harmony Suite room categories located on the 1st and 2nd floors provide a cozy resort space with full sophisticated amenities, the perfect choice to start the journey to explore the heritage bay. Moving up to the higher floor area, visitors will experience the Sky Suite and Sky Terrace Suite, which possess a more comprehensive view from above. In particular, the Sky Terrace room class also makes a strong impression with a large and separate terrace area, allowing customers to comfortably enjoy the sun and sea breeze or relax on sun loungers amidst the quiet space of the ocean. The resort class on Capella is truly sublime with special room types such as La Suite de Capella and The Owner Suite. If La Suite de Capella conquers high-class tourists by integrating a Jacuzzi right in the room, creating a luxurious personal spa facing the sea, then The Owner Suite deserves the title of “prime” apartment in the middle of the ocean. Located in the most prime location of the ship, The Owner Suite possesses a 180-degree panorama view covering the entire majestic scenery of Lan Ha Bay, giving the privilege of enjoying wonders from every angle and affirming its leading position in the art of enjoying life.

All cabins at Capella Cruise have balconies with views

Dubbed the “entertainment super yacht”, Capella not only provides a resting space but also an experiential paradise with amenities that first appeared on the heritage bay. The iconic highlight that makes Capella completely different is the giant Waterslide. From a height of 8 meters on the 2nd floor, visitors will experience extreme excitement when sliding straight into the turquoise sea water. This is a “signature” activity that attracts all ages, turning the deck into a dynamic play area in the middle of the ocean. Along with that is the Oasis Pool & Jacuzzi system – the first four-season warm water swimming pool on the bay, allowing visitors to relax in the ideal temperature water even in the middle of the Northern winter, while taking in the majestic scenery of Lan Ha Bay. The experience journey at Capella is also designed according to a multi-layered entertainment model, meeting all personalized preferences from exciting to quiet. In the basement area (Club Deck), Cigar & Poker Club opens an elegant, private space for gentlemen or groups of friends looking for dramatic social moments after dinner. Right next door is Sea Melody Theater, a mini cinema combined with a Karaoke room equipped with a high-quality sound and lighting system, where visitors can burn their hearts out with their favorite music or enjoy blockbuster movies in a cozy space. The completeness of a luxury vacation is also affirmed through top-notch health care and sports areas. On the highest rooftop, Mini Golf Playground at Ocean Sky Sundeck offers a unique practice experience, where golfers can putt between the clouds and the open water waves. To end a long day of activities, Sea Memory Spa with its intensive treatments will be the ideal stop to restore energy and awaken all senses. This delicate combination of dynamic entertainment and deep relaxation is the key to helping Capella conquer the most demanding guests, turning each cruise into an unforgettable vacation.

Swimming pool on Capella Cruise

Harmony of the Sea Restaurant is the heart of the cruise’s taste experiences, where every meal is elevated into an art performance. With a maximum capacity of 80 guests, this space is designed to flexibly serve from rich buffet lunches to sophisticated and luxurious fine-dining dinners. Here, diners not only enjoy premium dishes but also immerse themselves in the sophisticated Indochine architectural space, where large glass windows erase boundaries, providing endless views of the blue bay right while dining. The point that makes Capella’s core difference in the hearts of international tourists is the diversity and depth of its culinary philosophy. The cruise’s menu is a skillful combination of international culinary quintessence and fresh local seafood dishes such as Lan Ha squid or gulf lobster. In particular, understanding and respecting the strict needs of religion and lifestyle, Capella provides Halal menus and Vegetarian menus prepared in separate kitchen processes. This meticulousness not only ensures original, standard flavors but also affirms the dedication and professionalism of the chef team in serving a diverse range of customers from all over the world. After tiring exploration journeys, Spirit of the Sea Lounge opens a perfect relaxing space for visitors to fully enjoy the slow pace of life in the middle of the sea. This is the ideal place to enjoy creative cocktails during the Happy Hour program, right when the magical sunset begins to gold-plate the limestone mountains of Lan Ha Bay. Besides, the afternoon tea party with delicate cakes and fragrant tea is also an experience not to be missed, bringing a feeling of absolute peace and relaxation, helping visitors remember the most beautiful moments in their journey to taste the taste of Lan Ha sea.

Cuisine at Capella Cruise has a variety of Asian and European dishes and eye-catching dishes

Not only stopping at personal vacations, Capella Cruise also affirms its position as a professional conference and event center at sea with outstanding organizational capacity. With Charter Cruise service, Capella is ready to accommodate groups of up to 80 people, ensuring absolute privacy and maximum personalization throughout the journey. This is the top choice for businesses and organizations looking for a different space, where creative ideas are inspired amid the majestic beauty of the heritage bay. The support utility system here is methodically invested, meeting the most stringent standards of MICE tourism. The focal point is the Spirit of the Sea Lounge area, a modern meeting room space with a flexible capacity of 70 to 80 people. This place is fully equipped with high-tech equipment from vivid sound systems, specialized screens to technical solutions to support presentations, helping every discussion or conference run smoothly and professionally. The magnificent natural scenery passing through the large glass windows also serves as an endless source of inspiration, helping to enhance the experience for all attendees. Capella’s outstanding versatility allows this yacht to become an ideal location for many types of specific events. From romantic fairy-tale Wedding Cruises, luxurious gala dinners to exciting team-building activities or impressive product launch ceremonies. Inheriting strict service standards from the Lyra Cruise Collection ecosystem, the onboard staff is always ready to design custom event scenarios, ensuring that each customer’s important milestone is marked with the utmost care and class.

The brilliant success of the Capella cruise has become a solid foundation for Vietstar Cruises to develop the Lyra Cruise Collection ecosystem – a collection of “mobile wonders” at sea with distinct personalities and segments. Joining forces with its classy brothers not only enriches choices for travelers but also affirms the brand’s leading position in creating the most luxurious maritime experiences. Each member of the collection carries with it the genetic code of sophistication, hospitality and commitment to international standard service quality, creating a diverse network of resorts in the heritage bay area. Topping the list of promising successors is “flagship” Lyra Grandeur,  officially put into operation from August 2025. With a scale of 33 luxury cabins, Lyra Grandeur is considered a perfect upgrade, inheriting the essence of Capella but adding breakthrough amenities in both design and function. The unique highlight of this ship is the appearance of Duplex room types for the first time on the bay, along with an outdoor Nordic sauna system with a Nordic style. This promises to be the ideal destination for those who desire an innovative resort space, where modern conveniences blend perfectly with the breath of the ocean. The next piece that completes this ecosystem is Diana Cruise – a symbol of luxury that meets international 6-star standards. With a scale of up to 56 cabins, Diana Cruise is not only an accommodation cruise ship but is also positioned as a specialized space for large-scale MICE events and top cultural and artistic exchange activities. The combination of large scale infrastructure and in-depth artistic philosophy helps Diana Cruise become the preferred choice for large corporations or journeys in search of elite aesthetic value. The synergy between Capella, Lyra Grandeur and Diana Cruise has created a strong cruise ecosystem, together leading and redefining the standards of luxury cruise tourism in Vietnam.

Capella Cruise not only focuses on luxury but also puts the responsibility of preserving heritage first through a strategic project called Ecomastery. This is a testament to Vietstar Cruises’ commitment to sustainable tourism development, where luxury always goes hand in hand with responsibility towards nature. The bright spot in the application of green technology on board is the advanced central air conditioning system, operated by natural seawater combined with inverter technology. This smart solution not only ensures that the space is always cool and comfortable, but also helps save up to 20% of electricity consumption, significantly reducing the carbon footprint of each voyage to explore the bay. Besides optimizing energy, Capella also implements practical and thorough environmental protection solutions to preserve the Lan Ha marine ecosystem. The yacht has set up a system to recover residual heat from the generator to reuse it for domestic hot water supply, an elegant technical solution that helps prevent heat discharge from directly affecting the surrounding water environment. At the same time, the Ecomastery project also implemented a drastic roadmap in reducing single-use plastic through the installation of “Drink Me” water refilling stations and prioritizing the use of environmentally friendly materials in daily operations. These tireless efforts not only help maintain the pure, pristine beauty of the world natural heritage area but also contribute to strongly spreading the message of conservation to the tourist community. By combining modern technology and environmental protection awareness, Capella has affirmed its position as not only a leading super yacht resort but also a pioneer in creating green, sustainable travel itineraries for the future.