About this activity

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

About the Tour

Highlights

  • Spend the night on a luxury cruise ship anchored in the tranquil Ha Long Bay
  • Indulge yourself by purchasing a relaxing massage or a spa treatment onboard
  • Welcome the sun with a Tai Chi class before enjoying a light breakfast onboard
  • Get your heart pumping with a fun kayaking tour through the famous Dark Cave

Know before you go

  • There is a peak season extra surcharge of $13 per person from 1 October to 30 April
  • Government VAT: $12 per person
  • The itinerary may be subject to change at short notice depending on the weather or tide conditions
  • All activities are optional
  • Honeymoon cabins and anniversary cabins are available at no extra cost
  • Birthday cakes are available if your birthday takes place on the cruise

Includes / Excluded

2-day cruise
Guide
Welcome drinks
2 bottles of water in each cabin
Cold towels
Entry fees and sightseeing fees
1-night accommodation in a junior suite, air-conditioned ensuite cabin with private balcony.
All meals
Tea break in sunset bar
Swim stops
Kayak tours
Cooking class
Nighttime squid fishing
Beauty spa and massage services (available for purchase onboard)
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)
Other drinks
Tips

Itinerary

Depart from Hanoi

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.

Board the Cruise Ship

Board a transfer boat to your cruise ship. After you check in, enjoy 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.

Explore Ha Long Bay

As you cruise on Ha Long Bay, enjoy a delicious lunch in the onboard restaurant, taking in views of the picturesque canals that lead to the bay.

Option 1: Dark and Bright Cave Kayaking Tour

Discover the Dark and Bright Cave by kayak or bamboo boat for about an hour. After, head back to the boat for some swimming.

Option 2: Explore the Ba Trai Dao Lagoon

Visit the area of Ba Trai Dao and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay.

Sunset Cruise, Dinner and Evening Activities

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, you can purchase an optional massage onboard. After sunset, the captain will drop anchor in a tranquil section of the bay as you enjoy your delicious dinner. Spend the rest of the night squid fishing, watching a movie, listening to music, or having drinks at the bar.

Morning Tai Chi Class and Breakfast

Wake up bright and early to start your day with Tai Chi class and watch the sunrise from the top deck. Enjoy a light breakfast in the restaurant.

Option 1: Kayaking in Ao Ech

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

Option 2: Visit the Quan Y Cave on Cat Ba Island

Spend about an hour on the beautiful island in Lan Ha Bay. After returning to the cruise, check out of your cabin. Afterwards, enjoy having brunch on board, before heading onto the tender boat and return to the port.

Disembark at Tuan Chau Wharf and Return to Hanoi

Disembark at Tuan Chau Wharf where you will either make your own way back to Hanoi or enjoy a comfortable transfer service.

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