About this activity

Cancellation policy Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Duration 2 day
Meeting Point 1

About the Tour

Highlights

  • Kayak through karst mountains and swim in the bay's crystalline waters
  • Learn how to make traditional Vietnamese spring rolls during a cooking class
  • Ride on a traditional bamboo boat around caves like the cave
  • Unwind during a morning tai chi lesson and experience fishing at night
  • Enjoy with Swimming, Kayaking, Tai Chi on boat and other activities on cruise

Know before you go

  • Cruise itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice, depending on the weather and operating conditions
  • New Year, Christmas, and national holidays extra surcharge
  • Infant rates apply, provided they do not occupy a seat
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Peak season extra surcharge $13/per person from 1 Oct to 30 April
  • Government VAT: $12 per person

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Swimwear
Sunscreen

Not allowed

Smoking in the vehicle

Includes / Excluded

2-day and 1-night 5-star cruise
Tour guide
Welcome drink (soft drink, tea, or coffee)
Private balcony cabin with ocean view
Private Bathroom with Private Bathtub Ocean View
Fully-equipped ensuite cabin with A/C
2 bottles of water in each cabin daily
All meals on the boat (breakfast, buffet lunch, set dinner, with vegetarian options)
All entry fees and tickets
Kayaking
Taichi on the boat
Squid fishing
Swimming
Cooking class
All-day room service
Birthday cake if celebrating on board (must request before your trip)
Honeymoon cabin setup (must request before your trip)
Roundtrip transfer from Hanoi ($25 per person)(Hanoi-Halong-Hanoi), (Ninh Binh-Halong-Hanoi) (Hanoi-Halong-Ninh Binh)
Solo travelers extra surcharge of $80 for a private single room
Drinks, Travel insurance, VAT

Itinerary

Pickup and transfer to the harbor

Get picked up from the Hanoi Old Quarter and begin your 2.5-hour journey by limousine to Tuan Chau Marina.

Check in at the boat and lunch

Meet the crew and listen to a short briefing about your cruise while enjoying a welcome drink at the onboard restaurant. Check in to your boat cabin before sitting down to a buffet lunch at the onboard restaurant.

Discover Dark and Bright Cave (Option 1)

Spend about 1 hour discovering the Dark and Bright Cave on a kayaking or bamboo boat ride. After exploring the cave, return to the ship for a refreshing swim break.

Halong Bay Cruise and Ba Trai Dao Beach (Option 2)

Head to Ba Trai Dao Beach and kayak around limestone islets and swim in the crystal-clear sea.

Witness the sunset with a tea or coffee

After your day's adventure, enjoy tea or coffee on the sundeck while watching the sunset. Next, learn how to make traditional Vietnamese spring rolls during a cooking demonstration and class with the onboard chef.

Enjoy a seafood dinner

Savor a delicious dinner at the restaurant, featuring a seafood set menu.

Relax with evening activities

After dinner, chill out in the panoramic bar, where you can purchase cocktails. Alternatively, experience the thrills of night squid fishing on the boat. Spend the rest of your night in your cabin.

Enjoy a morning Tai Chi session and breakfast

Start your day with a Tai Chi session in the fresh morning air and enjoy the views of the sun rising over the bay. Enjoy a light breakfast afterwards.

Visit Trung Trang Cave (Option 1)

Explore Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island, a beautiful island in Lan Ha Bay

Explore the Ao Ech area (Option 2)

Cruise toward Lan Ha Bay and explore the Ao Ech area. Spend some time kayaking around limestone islets and swimming in crystal sea waters.

Check out from the cruise

After returning to the main ship, check out of your cabin.

Brunch and return to the harbor

Enjoy brunch at the onboard restaurant while cruising back to Tuan Chau Marina.

Transfer back to your accommodation in Hanoi

Enjoy a comfortable ride back to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, with drop-off at your hotel in the afternoon.