Itinerary 3Days/2Nights
Highlight
- Take your time exploring Vietnam’s beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site Ha Long Bay.
- Relaxing cruise among thousands of limestone islands.
- Cabins with large windows and en-suite bathrooms.
- Swim in the emerald waters or kayak around magnificent karst mountains.
- Join a cooking demonstration of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, or an early morning Tai Chi class.
Itinerary
Day 1: LAN HA BAY
12:00 Arrive at Bhaya Cafe on Tuan Chau Island.
12:45 Board the boat and start your journey. Enjoy welcome drinks during the itinerary and safety briefing from your Cruise Manager.
13:00 Let the vacation begin with a delicious lunch as the boat cruises through Ha Long Bay passing Chicken Rock and Titov Island.
15:00 Arrive at Dark and Bright Lagoon and tour by bamboo boat.
16:00 Optional: Traditional massage (chargeable), sunbathing on board or swimming around platform in Dark and Bright Lagoon.
17:00 Bar opens for Happy Hour with buy one get one free on drinks.
18:00 The boat cruises back through the bay to its overnight anchorage in Ho Dong Tien area.
19:30 Dinner is served in the restaurant.
21:00 Free time or squid fishing at reception, or relaxing at the bar.
Day 2: HALONG BAY
06:15 Start off your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck, with complimentary tea and coffee.
07:00 Enjoy breakfast while the boat cruises further through the beauty of Ha Long.
09:00 Visit Ho Ba Ham area by kayak (alternatively Ang Du area if the weather is not suitable).
10:30 Return to the boat to relax on board.
12:00 Enjoy lunch while it heads towards Ha Long Bay.
14:30 Explore Surprise cave; one of the biggest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
17:00 Head back to the boat to relax on board. Bar opens for Happy Hour with buy one get one free on drinks.
18:00 Traditional Vietnamese cooking and fruit carving demonstrations on the sundeck (or in the restaurant if the weather is not suitable) while Bhaya cruises to Ho Dong Tien area for overnight anchorage.
19:00 Dinner is served in the restaurant.
21:00 Free time or squid fishing at reception, or relaxing at the bar.
Day 3: HALONG BAY - HANOI
06:15 Start your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck, with complimentary tea and coffee.
07:00 Light breakfast is served. Bhaya Classic weighs anchor to cruise through more of Ha Long Bay.
07:45 Swimming or hiking on Titov island.
09:00 Return to the boat for check-out, passengers’ bags must be placed in the corridor. Please settle bills at reception.
09:30 Brunch is served in the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbour.
10:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina.
15:00 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi.
Notes
- Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions without prior notice. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
- Meals on-board are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests with any special food preferences, allergies, or dietary requirements should advise us at least one (01) week prior to the cruise date.
- Advance registration is required with your full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding permission may be denied by the port authority.
- Wi-Fi is available on-board free of charge on the terrace deck. However, interruptions are to be expected due to the nature of the internet signal at sea.
- There will be a 20 minute break each way from Hanoi – Ha Long for those who are using our transfer service. Food, beverages and souvenirs will be available for purchase. It is only the place on the way, where passengers and the driver can use clean toilets. There is no pressure or obligation to buy anything.