For guests booking with transfer from Hanoi, enjoy convenient pick-up from hotels in the Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM. For those booking the cruise only, please arrive at Halong International Cruise Port by 10:00 AM to board the luxurious Iris Cruise for a 5-star day experience in Halong Bay. Relax in the Jacuzzi pool, admire the stunning limestone karsts, and enjoy a day of premium activities and gourmet dining while exploring this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Board the luxurious Iris Cruise at Halong Bay from 10:00 AM, enjoy a welcome drink, and admire the breathtaking limestone karsts as you sail through this UNESCO World Heritage site. Delight in a buffet or set-menu lunch for small groups before exploring the spectacular Sung Sot Grotto with its shimmering stalactites and stalagmites. Choose to kayak or ride a sampan boat (extra charge) and visit Ti Top Island to swim, sunbathe, or hike to panoramic viewpoints. Relax on the sundeck with live music and canapés or unwind in the Jacuzzi pool while soaking in Halong Bay’s stunning scenery. Conclude your 1-day luxury experience as the cruise returns to the harbor around 4:30–5:00 PM.

Sung Sot Cave, also known as “La Grotte des Surprises,” is one of Halong Bay’s most famous and spectacular caves. Discovered by the French in 1901, it is the widest and most stunning cave in the bay, renowned for its majestic stalactites, stalagmites, and uniquely shaped rock formations. A must-visit highlight on the Iris Cruise luxury day tour in Halong Bay.

Ti Top Island is one of Halong Bay’s top destinations for swimming and hiking. Blessed with stunning scenery and pleasant weather, Ti Top Beach is a must-visit spot for nature lovers exploring Vietnam, offering breathtaking views and a perfect escape on your Iris Cruise day tour from Hanoi.

For guests booking the Iris Cruise with transfer from Hanoi, enjoy a comfortable Limousine Bus ride from Halong International Cruise Port back to Hanoi. Drop-off is at Hanoi Old Quarter between 19:45 and 20:15, completing your unforgettable Halong Bay day cruise experience.