As the first 5-star quality cruise to explore both Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, Orchid Cruises remains a timeless inspiration thanks to its classic Indochine architecture combined with all-wooden interiors. Orchid Cruises Group with from 14 cabins to 20 cabins private balconies overlooking the bays and an outdoor jacuzzi that embraces the magnificent natural scenery, a restaurant with a variety of Asian-European flavors, Orchid Cruises promises to bring the upgraded and most memorable experience to all our clients.
FOR THE GUESTS NOT USING OUR TRANSFER SERVICE: We will meet you at Lot 32 Tuan Chau International Port at 11h30 AM
FOR THE GUESTS NOT USING OUR TRANSFER SERVICE: We will meet you at Lot 32 Tuan Chau International Port at 11h30 AM
FOR THE GUESTS USING OUR TRANSFER SERVICE : 08:30: 9:00 : Transfer picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. It takes about 2,5 hours to Ha Long Bay included 1 stop for short break on the way
11:30 Arriving at Lot 32 - Tuan Chau Marina – have check-in procedures at the waiting lounge. You can take special tea at lounge by warm welcome.
12:15 : Transfer to Orchid Cruises by a feeder boat. Welcome aboard, we'll have some welcome drinks and gather at the restaurant for a cruise briefing and some safety instructions. 13:00 : Have lunch while we cruise and visit Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. 14:15 : We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba Island which is in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao Forest around the cave. 17:30 : Orchid Cruises enters a less populated area at Tra Bau – Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a nice swim in the green, emerald water. 18:00: Onboard you may join a cooking demonstration and enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset. 19:15 : Have dinner on boat 21:00 : It's time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay, our bar on the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing, we also have chess and cards for you. Over night on board.
Start passing by Halong Bay to Lan Ha Bay
06:30: It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a tai chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, and consult our sailors. 07:00 : We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise. 07:45: Kayaking activities in the Ao Ech area are held to discover the hidden charm of Ha Long - Lan Ha Bay. 08:30 Orchid Cruises welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out. 10:00 : Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back. 11:30 :Disembark Orchid Cruises at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, and end your cruise with us. (FOR THE GUESTS NOT USING OUR TRANSFER SERVICE WILL FINISH 2 DAYS CRUISE AT TUAN CHAU MARINA)
11:30 - 12:00 : Get on transfer back to Hanoi at Tuan Chau Marina
14:30 -15:00 : Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi Old Quarter. End of the trip.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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