Day 1: Tuan Chau Marina – Lan Ha Bay – Ba Trai Dao (Lunch/Dinner)
08:20 – 08:50 | Hotel Pick-Up In Hanoi Old Quarter Guests are collected from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. This service applies to guests who have booked a limousine transfer or private car through Celina Of The Sea Cruise.
11:15 – 11:45 | Arrival And Check-In Arrive at the waiting lounge at Lot 41A, Tuan Chau Marina, and complete the check-in procedure.
12:00 – 12:30 | Speedboat Transfer Travel by speedboat from Tuan Chau Pier to Celina Of The Sea Cruise, anchored in the Gia Luan area.
Late arrivals will incur an additional speedboat transfer fee, payable directly by guests.
13:00 – 13:30 | Boarding, Welcome Drink & Lunch Board the cruise at Gia Luan Pier, enjoy a welcome drink, and attend the safety briefing. A luxurious lunch is served as the vessel sails past impressive limestone formations, including Turtle Islet and Human Head Islet.
14:30 | Bright Cave Visit Bright Cave and take a traditional bamboo boat rowed by local residents. Admire the magnificent limestone formations and surrounding natural scenery.
17:30 – 18:30 | Sunset Party Return to the cruise and enjoy some free time on board. Join the sunset party featuring fresh fruit, pastries, and tea while watching the sun set behind the limestone karsts.
18:30 | Vietnamese Cooking Class Participate in a Vietnamese cooking class on board and discover traditional culinary techniques.
19:30 | Luxurious Dinner Enjoy an elegant dinner at the restaurant on the fourth floor.
21:00 | Evening Leisure Spend the evening relaxing at the Sky Bar, trying squid fishing, or enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the bay.
Overnight On Board Spend the night aboard Celina Of The Sea Cruise.
Day 2: Viet Hai Village – Tai Keo Cave – Lan Ha Bay (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
06:00 | Tai Chi Class Start the day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
07:00 – 07:30 | Light Breakfast Enjoy a light breakfast at the fourth-floor restaurant, accompanied by panoramic views of the World Natural Heritage Bay.
08:30 | Viet Hai Village Excursion Transfer from the luxury cruise to a local boutique day boat for a traditional Vietnamese excursion to Viet Hai Village. Walk through this peaceful settlement and discover its rustic homes. Continue by bicycle or electric van along village paths to appreciate the beautiful landscapes of Cat Ba Island.
This experience offers an opportunity to step away from the luxury cruise and gain insight into the daily lives of local fishermen. Venture further into the bay, enjoy its calm surroundings, and experience a simpler, more authentic way of life.
12:30 | Lunch On The Day Boat Enjoy a delicious lunch aboard the day boat while admiring the majestic scenery of the bay.
13:30 | Tai Keo Cave – Kayaking Continue to Tai Keo Cave, a hidden attraction in Lan Ha Bay. Explore the natural rock caves by kayak, where sunlight filters through the openings in the rocks to create a magical atmosphere.
15:00 | Return To Celina Of The Sea Cruise Return to Celina Of The Sea Cruise and continue enjoying the onboard journey.
18:30 | Afternoon Tea, Cooking Class & Sunset Viewing Enjoy afternoon tea, participate in a cooking class, and admire the sunset from the sundeck.
19:30 | Luxurious Dinner Savor an elegant dinner at the restaurant on the fourth floor.
21:00 | Evening Leisure Relax at the Sky Bar, try squid fishing, or enjoy a peaceful evening on board.
Overnight On Board Spend the night aboard Celina Of The Sea Cruise.
Day 3: Lan Ha Bay – Tra Bau – Tuan Chau Marina – Hanoi (Breakfast/Brunch)
06:00 | Sunrise & Tai Chi Begin the morning with a Tai Chi session while enjoying sunrise views over the bay.
07:00 – 07:30 | Light Breakfast Enjoy tea, coffee, and a light breakfast at the restaurant on the fourth floor.
07:30 – 07:45 | Tra Bau Area Visit Tra Bau Area and choose between kayaking or swimming in the bay.
If weather conditions are unfavorable, kayaking will be arranged at Hai Phong Floating Village instead.
08:45 – 09:00 | Return To The Cruise & Check-Out Preparation Return to the cruise and prepare for check-out at the reception desk on the first floor.
09:45 | Brunch Enjoy brunch at the restaurant on the fourth floor and settle any outstanding bills, if applicable.
10:15 – 10:30 | Disembarkation And Tender Transfer Disembark from the cruise and take the tender back to Tuan Chau Marina.
11:00 – 11:30 | Arrival At Tuan Chau Marina Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, concluding the cruise program.
15:30 – 16:00 | Transfer Back To Hanoi Return to Hanoi by limousine or private car, applicable to guests who have booked the transfer service through Celina Of The Sea Cruise.
Important Note
The itinerary and timing are subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions and authorities' requirements.
Things To Know
Inclusions
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Entrance fees & sightseeing tickets
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English & Vietnamese-speaking tour guide
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Luxury cabin with air conditioning, private balcony, ocean-view window, shower & bathtub
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Welcome drink & fresh fruit in cabin
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07 meals onboard: 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts (Day 3 lunch is brunch)
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Sunset party & cooking class
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Visits Viet Hai Village and Hang Keo Cave
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Kayaking or bamboo boat experience
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Complimentary access to mini-golf, semi-indoor four-season swimming pool (subject to cruise schedule)
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Onboard travel insurance (not applicable for complimentary guests)
Exclusions
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Round-trip transfer Hanoi – Ha Long
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Services not mentioned in inclusions
Additional Notes
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Due to the enclosed bay's distinctive geography, surrounded by high limestone mountains, TV signals, internet access, and Wi-Fi connections may be unstable or temporarily unavailable.
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Engine noise may be audible while cruising. When the vessel is anchored, generator noise may also occur at a level comparable to typical urban noise.
Please take the above information into consideration before booking the tour.