For guests using our transfer service from Hanoi, pickup will be available between 8:00 AM and 8:45 AM at hotels located in the Old Quarter or at the Hanoi Opera House for those staying outside the area. The journey to Halong Bay takes approximately 3 hours, including a short stop along the way. If you choose to travel on your own, please arrive at Dock 35 – Tuan Chau International Marina by 11:30 AM for check-in. Between 11:30 and 12:00, guests will check in at the harbor and be transferred to the cruise by speedboat. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink, check in to your cabin, and receive a brief safety and itinerary introduction. At 1:00 PM, a Vietnamese set menu lunch (with seafood and vegetarian options) will be served as the cruise begins its journey through the stunning landscapes of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay.

At 3:00 PM, cruise through Lan Ha Bay past Duck Islet, Thumb Islet, and Gia Luan Harbor. Enjoy swimming or sunbathing in a peaceful, natural area. Return around 5:30 PM for the sunset party and photo opportunities. At 6:30 PM, join a Vietnamese cooking class and enjoy Happy Hour at the Sky Bar (“Buy 2, Get 1 Free”). Dinner is served at 7:00 PM. After 9:00 PM, relax on board with optional squid fishing, massage (on request), or leisure activities before staying overnight on the cruise.