Halong Bay: 2-Day Luxury Cruise

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Go on a luxurious 2-day cruise through Halong Bay. Enjoy meals in elegant surroundings and make excursions to a floating house and the Dark and Light Caves. Relax and take in the natural scenery.

Highlights

Visit Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay on a single cruise
Enjoy an itinerary well-balanced between activities, relaxing, and sightseeing
See the ship's unique aesthetic based off many traditional Vietnamese cultures
Immerse yourself in the life of a local fisherman

Description

Check in an set sail between 11:30 am and 12 pm on your first day. After setting sail, head to the Tonkin Restaurant for a delicious set menu lunch. In the afternoon, board kayaks or traditional bamboo boats rowed by locals to reach the Dark and Light Caves. Explore these half-submerged limestone caves that are only accessible by water, spotting the abundant marine life and making your way through an unlit rocky tunnel to an airy, light-filled grotto. Head back to the ship and take the opportunity to swim in the emerald green waters of the bay. Around sunset, enjoy happy hour deals and sip a cocktail on the deck. Take part in a cooking class and lear to make a deep-fried spring roll. Then sit down for dinner and enjoy the cozy ambiance of the dining room. Take time after dinner to relax or take part in activities, including films, playing chess, reading, listening to music, or trying your luck with squid fishing. The boat will head to the quietest part of Lan Ha Bay overnight to ensure you get a restful sleep. Wake up bright and early on the morning of your second day for a tai chi session on the sundeck. Greet the dawn while engaging you body and waking up slowly. Enjoy a light and nutritious breakfast before going on a tour of a typical floating house. The local host will welcome you as guests and tell you about the traditional way of life on the bay. When you return check out and take time for a delicious farewell brunch. Return to Tuan Chau Marina and disembark around 3:30 pm.

Includes

Pickup and drop off from centrally-located hotels Junior suite on board All meals Complimentary tea, coffee, and fresh water in your room English-speaking tour guide from Hanoi Kayaking/bamboo boat Cave and floating house visits Entrance and sightseeing fees Onboard insurance and service charges