Highlights
- Cruise along the amazing limestone karst islands and islets of Halong Bay
- Learn about Vietnam culture and enjoy traditional Vietnamese food
- Explore the emerald waters by kayak and discover Cong Do and Cap La Islands
- See the Thien Canh Son Cave and enjoy a swim at the beach
- Relax on deck and enjoy the night sky with a cocktail as you take in the sights
Description
Discover the beauty of the Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Bai Tu Long Bay, known as the “Bay of Descending Dragons” on an overnight cruise. Soak up the scenery and embrace the culture on this cruise that includes a visit to Thien Canh Son Cave, the biggest cave in Bai Tu Long Bay.
Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay (Lunch, Dinner)
✓ 7:45 - 8:15 AM: Enjoy pickup by shuttle bus from your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter (for customer use our transfer service).
✓ 12:30 PM: Arrive at SunWorld Port. Take some time to relax and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Wait for the captain to finish registration and then transfer to the boat.
✓ 12:45 PM: Relax with a welcome drink and listen to a short briefing about boat safety and activities before checking into your cabin.
✓ 1:30 PM: Enjoy a Vietnamese set menu while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
✓ 3 PM: Arrive in the kayaking area of Cap La Island. Kayak through the karst and enjoy some swimming.
✓ 5:30 PM: Head back to the boat for a sunset party while your boat sails to its overnight anchorage point.
✓ 7 PM: Enjoy a set dinner on board.
✓ 8:30 PM: Take some free time and challenge yourself with Vietnamese puzzle games or gather your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply enjoy a cocktail and the quiet of the night on the bay.
Day 2: Ha Long Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay - Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)
✓ 6 AM: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the bay with a cup of tea or coffee.
✓ 7 AM: Breakfast is served Western style.
✓ 8 AM: Explore the hidden Thien Canh Son Cave and spend time at a white sandy beach at Hon Co Island.
✓ 9 AM: Upon return to the boat, take about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
✓ 9:30 AM: Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration and quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsay, a 2-star Michelin chef, used to teach – Nem Cuon.
✓ 10:15 AM: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat.
✓ 11:15 AM: Head back to the harbor and disembark at SunWorld pier.
✓ 11:30 AM: Say farewell to Halong Bay and ride back to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
✓ 2:30 - 3:00 PM: Arrive back in Hanoi.
Includes
1-night cruise in Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bay
Professional English guide on cruise
Fully furnished cabin with ocean view (twin or double bed)
Luxury cabin with private balcony, bathtub, and ocean view (6-star option)
Welcome drinks
Entrance fees for Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay
Kayaking and sunset party
All meals on-board (2 x lunch; 1 x dinner; 1 x breakfast)
Tea and coffee with breakfast
Cooking demonstration and Cổ Phục experience with traditional Vietnamese clothing (6-star option)
Free set up Honeymoon/anniversary cabin. Birthday cake right the DOB on passport (inform at least 1 day before departure)
1 bottle of water (per person on boat)
Excludes
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
Single-cabin surcharge payable at cruise check-in: US$60; US$80 for the 5-star option; US$125 for the 6-star option
Surcharge on Christmas, New Year, and national holidays
Important Information
- We will send booking information within 24 hours after booking and reconfirm it 24 hours before departure by email or WhatsApp
- Meals served onboard are traditional Vietnamese food
- A peak-season surcharge of US$10 per person, or US$15 per person for the 6-star option, applies from October 1 to April 30 and can be paid on the day
- Children’s prices are based on year of birth, not date of birth
- Itineraries may change without prior notice due to cruising conditions
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
