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 for about an hour. After visiting the cave, return to the main cruise ship for swimming nearby.
Option 2: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay. Its romantic beach and three small islets resemble giant peaches on the sea. Enjoy kayaking, swimming, sightseeing, and exploring the area.
Return to the cruise in time to admire the striking colours 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 film, listening to music, or having drinks at the bar.
Stay overnight on the cruise
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi
Wake up early to start your day with a Tai Chi class and watch the sunrise from the top deck. Enjoy a light breakfast in the restaurant.
Option 1: Cruise towards 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: Spend about an hour visiting Hospital Cave or Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island, a beautiful island in Lan Ha Bay.
9:30: Return to the boat and check out of the 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 three cruises. If you have itinerary requests, such as visiting Dark and Light Cave, please email us so we can make the necessary arrangements. Otherwise, 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 honeymoon or anniversary cabin setup. Free birthday cake for customers celebrating a birthday on the cruise.
