ActivitiesDepart for Halong, embark on the cruise, check in cabin
MealLunch-Dinner
IncludedAccommodation, ground transportation, guide, entrance fee
7:30-8:00: Pick up & transfer to Halong Bay (NOT INCLUDED in cabin price)
12.30: Boarding our boat at Tuan Chau Port – enjoy welcome drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
13.15 – 14.00: Passengers enjoy the deluxe Vietnamese Set Menu Lunch.
Massage service available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager.
14.00 – 16.30: We cruise through Halong Bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet area including Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Finger islet.
16.30: Arrive at the Cua Van Village . This is one of the largest fishing villages on the Bay. Guests can choose between kayaking through the village or visiting on small bamboo boats (sampans) rowed by the villagers. For those who wish to go by kayak the kayaking option is $10.00 per person (unless pre-booked). Kayakers will depart from the boat in two-seater, self-rowed kayaks and kayak to and through the village and back to the boat. A kayaking tour guide will lead the way.
18.00: Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to Luon Bo area, to anchor for overnight.
18.00 – 18.30: We organize the Fruit and Vegetable carving lesson led by our Head Chef. During the lesson, the chef will conduct Fruit and Vegetable carving showing the guests how we decorate and make some traditional Vietnamese food.
18.00 -19.00: First of two Happy Hours! Buy one drink-get one free (wine by the bottle excluded).
19.30: Dinner is served to the guests.
20.45: Evening activities include: Happy Hour!, board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
21.00 – 22.00: Second Happy Hour! Buy one drink-get one free (wine by the bottle excluded).
23.00: End of Program for Day One. available and massage services as well (massage service is available throughout the cruise). Also, everyone can try their luck at squid fishing from the boat with help from the crew.