Highlights
- Cruise through the breathtaking landscapes of Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay
- Stay overnight in a luxury cabin with private balcony and ocean views
- Enjoy kayaking, swimming, cave visits, and authentic Vietnamese cuisine
- Experience unforgettable sunsets and peaceful mornings on the bay
Description
Day 1: Ha Noi – Halong - Lan Ha Bay
8:00-8:30: Either get picked up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter and ride to Tuan Chau Wharf or meet your skipper at the Wharf.
12:00: Board a transfer boat and sail to your cruise ship. After you check in, get a refreshing welcome drink and cool off with a cold towel. Listen to a short briefing with safety instructions and a tour of the cruise. As you find your cabin, set sail for Ha Long Bay.
As you cruise, enjoy a delicious lunch in the onboard restaurant, taking in views of the picturesque canals that lead to the Bay.
Option 1: Discover Dark and Bright Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, spending about an hour there. After visiting the cave, return to the main cruise for swimming near the ship.
Option 2: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay. This beautiful area features a peaceful beach and three small islets resembling giant peaches. If weather permits, enjoy kayaking, swimming, sightseeing, and exploring Ba Trai Dao. Otherwise, kayaking will take place in another area of Lan Ha Bay.
Return to the cruise in time to admire the striking colors of the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Relax in the onboard swimming pool, have fun at the sunset party, or join a traditional cooking class.
If you wish, pay onboard to enjoy a relaxing massage.
After sunset, the captain will drop anchor in a tranquil section of the bay as you enjoy dinner on board. Spend the rest of the night squid fishing, watching a movie, listening to music, or having drinks at the bar.
Overnight on the cruise.
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi.
Wake up early to start your day with Tai Chi class, watch the sunrise from the top deck. Enjoy a light breakfast in the restaurant.
Option 1: Cruise toward Lan Ha Bay and explore the Ao Ech or Tra Bau area. This is a great destination for kayaking around limestone islets and swimming in crystal sea water.
Option 2: Visit Hospital Cave or Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island for about an hour. Cat Ba is a beautiful island in Lan Ha Bay.
9:30: Return to the boat and check out of your cabin.
9:30–9:45: Have brunch in the restaurant while the boat sails back to the pier. Settle the bill at the end of the trip.
10:30 – 10:45: Guests move to the tender boat and return to the port.
At around 11:30 A.M., disembark at Tuan Chau Wharf. Either make your own way back to Hanoi or enjoy a comfortable transfer service.
Note:
We currently have 3 cruises, if you have any requests regarding the itinerary, such as wishing to visit Dark & Light Cave, please feel free to email us so we can make the necessary arrangements or we will arrange the best itinerary for your trip.
We can arrange pickup and drop-off in Ninh Binh by limousine bus instead of Hanoi.
Free room decoration for honeymoon, anniversary.
Free birthday cake for guests celebrating their birthday during the cruise.
Includes
2-day cruise
Guide
Welcome drinks
2 bottles of water in each cabin
Cold towels
1-night accommodation in a junior suite, air-conditioned ensuite cabin with private balcony
All meals
Swim stops
Kayak tours
Cooking class
Nighttime squid fishing
Excludes
Beauty spa and massage services (available for purchase onboard)
Visa fees, onboard insurance
Solo traveler surcharge: an additional $80 USD applies
Round-trip transfer from Hanoi/Ninh Binh ($25 per person) (It is possible to arrange drop-off at a different location from the pickup point)
Gala Dinner Surcharge for Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve ($40 per person)
Use of senior suite room on the second floor (extra $10 per person), VIP Cabin (+$65 per person), or President Suite (+$110 per person)
Vietnam Government VAT
Other drinks
Tips
Important Information
- The itinerary may be subject to change at short notice depending on weather or tide conditions
- All activities are optional
- Complimentary honeymoon and anniversary room decorations are available upon request
- Complimentary birthday cakes are available only if your birthday falls during the cruise
- Transportation is not included in any booking option. Shared round-trip transfers are available as an optional service
- A single supplement applies to bookings with 1 guest per cabin (private occupancy)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
