Day 1: Hanoi – Hai Phong – Lan Ha Bay
12:00 | Boarding At Tuan Chau
Guests arrive at Tuan Chau International Port and are transferred by tender to Venus Cruise. Upon boarding, the cruise manager introduces the program and provides a safety briefing before handing over the cabin keys.
13:00 | Lunch Under Way
Lunch is served at the Signature Restaurant as the cruise departs from Ha Long and continues toward the peaceful waters of Lan Ha Bay.
15:30 | Dark & Bright Cave
Take a local rowing boat through the grottoes and surrounding islets of Dark & Bright Cave, discovering a quiet and natural area surrounded by the distinctive landscape of the World Heritage site.
17:30 | Cooking Class & Happy Hour
Join the chef for a demonstration of how to prepare Vietnamese spring rolls, followed by an opportunity to make your own. At the same time, enjoy happy-hour prices at the bar while watching the sun gradually set over the sea.
19:15 | Dinner
Enjoy dinner on board with either a set menu or buffet, depending on the sailing arrangement.
20:30 | Evening On Deck
Spend the evening at your leisure with options including spa services, squid fishing, or relaxing on the sundeck beneath the stars.
Day 2: Dark & Bright Cave – Ha Long – Hanoi
05:30 | Sunrise & Tai Chi
Rise early to enjoy the first light of the day from the sundeck and join a Tai Chi lesson if desired.
06:30 | Light Breakfast
Enjoy a light morning selection of pastries, tea, and coffee at the restaurant.
07:15 | Kayaking At Tra Bau
The cruise anchors at Tra Bau, where guests can choose to explore the surrounding waters by kayak or enjoy a swim around the vessel, in waters approximately twenty metres deep.
09:00 | Check-Out & Brunch
Vacate the cabins as the cruise begins its return toward the mainland. Enjoy brunch on board before saying goodbye to the crew at 10:30.
12:10 | Return To Hanoi
Travel back to Hanoi by luxury van, concluding the cruise program.
Included In The Cabin Rate
- Welcome drinks with warm and cold tissues
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Air-conditioned ensuite cabin with private jacuzzi bathtub
- In-house English-speaking guide
- Full board meals
- Fresh flowers throughout the ship
- Seasonal fruit in your cabin
- All activities above — swimming, kayaking, cooking class, night squid fishing
Not Included
- Airfares and transfers to and from Ha Long Bay
- Visa arrangements
- Spa and massage services
- Beverages, tips and personal expenses
- Surcharge for 24 and 31 December
- Any service not listed above
- VAT