Experience the ultimate 3-day 2-night journey through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay aboard the 5-star Amanda Luxury Cruise. Discover hidden caves, kayak through crystal-clear waters, swim at unspoiled beaches, and enjoy sunset parties, cooking classes, and traditional Vietnamese cuisine. With luxurious cabins, world-class service, and unforgettable scenery, this cruise offers the perfect escape from Hanoi to the breathtaking beauty of the Gulf of Tonkin.
FOR GUESTS USING TRANSFER FROM HANOI ONLY : Pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area between 08h00 am to 08h30 am. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House at 8.00 AM.
FOR GUESTS USING TRANSFER FROM HANOI ONLY : Pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area between 08h00 am to 08h30 am. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House before 8.00 AM.
07:45 – 08:30 | Pickup Time Guests are picked up from hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter and depart for Halong Bay (applicable for guests who have booked the Limousine or shuttle bus service)
11:30 – 12:00 | Arrive at Tuan Chau Port
12:30 | Transfer to Amanda Luxury Cruise Transfer to the Amanda Luxury Cruise via a tender boat, taking approximately 30-45 minutes. Guests are welcomed with a welcome drink, and our cruise manager will introduce the safety policies and detailed itinerary of the trip. 13:30 | Transfer to Amanda Luxury Cruise Lunch is served as the Amanda Luxury Cruise sails into Lan Ha Bay—a lesser-known extension of Halong Bay. The cruise will pass by famous landmarks such as Finger Islet, Candle Islet, and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.
15:30 | Explore Tra Bau Area Our cruise will take you to visit "Tra Bau" to experience kayaking and swimming, exploring the Tra Bau area—a famous filming location for the movie "Kong: Skull Island" in Quang Ninh in 2018.
From 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, guests on the Amanda Luxury Cruise enjoy a relaxing sunset party and Vietnamese spring roll cooking class on the sundeck, accompanied by traditional tea or coffee and a happy hour drink offer (buy 2, get 1 free). At 7:00 PM, savor a romantic gala dinner on the sundeck (weather permitting) featuring local cuisine. Between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM, unwind with special activities including bamboo dancing, the “Footsteps of Heritage” fashion show, squid fishing, herbal foot soaking, massages (extra charge), and drinks at the Sky Bar. The cruise anchors overnight in a peaceful spot in Lan Ha Bay for a restful stay.
06:15 | Tai Chi Class This is the perfect time to recharge and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the bay with a Tai Chi session on the deck. If you want to catch the sunrise, wake up between 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, with advice from our staff. 06:30 – 07:15 | Enjoy a Light Breakfast at the Restaurant Enjoy a light breakfast at the restaurant area with tea, coffee, and pastries as the cruise moves to the next sightseeing point.
08:30 | Explore Cat Ba Island – Lan Ha Bay A small boat picks up guests to travel through Lan Ha Bay to Viet Hai village dock. Cycle a short distance of about 5km to Viet Hai village—a small village nestled in the old forest, surrounded by high mountains of Cat Ba National Park. This area has become popular with foreign tourists but still hasn't attracted mass tourism, so it remains very pristine. If you don't like cycling, you can take an electric car.
12:00 | Enjoy Lunch The boat anchors at a beautiful and quiet spot for lunch.
From 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, guests kayak around the stunning Tai Queo Cave area, exploring a unique limestone cave leading to a tranquil lake known as the "Dragon’s Eye." Next, enjoy swimming at the pristine Ba Trai Dao Beach before returning to Amanda Luxury Cruise around 4:00 PM. Relax on the sundeck with fresh fruits or take a dip in the cruise’s four-season pool and enjoy the free sauna (for 3-day 2-night guests). At 5:00 PM, unwind during the magical Lan Ha Bay sunset party with a “buy 2 get 1 free” happy hour and participate in a Vietnamese cooking class making traditional spring rolls. Savor a gala dinner on the sundeck at 7:00 PM, followed by special evening activities including herbal foot soaking, bamboo dancing, the “Footsteps of Heritage” fashion show, squid fishing, massages, and drinks at the Sky Bar. The boat anchors overnight in a quiet bay for a peaceful stay.
06:15 | Tai Chi Class This is the perfect time to recharge and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the bay with a Tai Chi session on the deck. If you want to catch the sunrise, wake up between 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, with advice from our staff. 06:30 – 07:00 | Enjoy a Light Breakfast at the Restaurant Enjoy a light breakfast at the restaurant area with tea, coffee, and pastries as the cruise moves to the next sightseeing point.
07:15 | Depart for Quan Y Cave Transfer by tender to Gia Luan Pier, then take a 20-minute car ride to Quan Y Cave. 08:00 | Explore Quan Y Cave Quan Y Cave is a special structure, both a historical relic and a mark of a glorious wartime period. Built inside a limestone mountain, the cave was once a secret field hospital during the resistance against the US, fully equipped with treatment rooms, recovery areas, and even a cinema for wounded soldiers.
09:00 | Return to the Ship 09:30 | Check-out Procedures 09:45 | Enjoy an Early Lunch at the Restaurant Guests enjoy a buffet early lunch at the 2nd-floor restaurant and settle any additional charges if applicable. 10:45 – 11:30 | Return to Tuan Chau Port The tender will take guests back to Waiting Lounge No. 12 at Tuan Chau Pier. The ship docks. Guests can use the cycling service to explore Tuan Chau Island (applicable for guests using the shuttle bus) after completing check-out procedures at the waiting lounge.
14.30 - 15.30: You arrive in Hanoi Opera House. The trip ends.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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