Bonita Cruise is one of the few luxury 4-star overnight cruises departing from Cat Ba Island, offering travelers an exclusive journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Lan Ha Bay, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay. As of 2025, Bonita Cruise is recognized as the most high-end 4-star cruise operating from Beo Pier – Cat Ba, featuring 11 elegant cabins, each with a private balcony and ocean-view bathtub. Guests are invited to enjoy a refined, crowd-free experience that explores the most stunning highlights of the Lan Ha Bay core area. Every cabin aboard Bonita Cruise offers a refined balance of comfort, privacy, and natural charm—ensuring guests wake up each morning to the serene beauty of Lan Ha Bay.
We will pick up all guests at the hotel/hostel/bungalow in the center of Cat Ba Town. Please contact us for provide hotel address and more details
If you stay outside center of Cat Ba Town, please come by your own to Ben Beo Port for pick up point
Between 11h00 am to 11h15 am : we will pick up all guests at the hotel/hostel/bungalow in the center of Cat Ba Town. If you stay outside center of Cat Ba Town, please come by your own to Ben Beo Port for pick up point at 11h30 AM.
12:00 - 12:15: At Ben Beo Port, transfer by tender to the cruises (After finishing all cruise papers).
12:15 We welcome our guests onboard the cruise and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise brief and safety instruction by crew member and Cruise Manager. 12:30 We have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner
14:30 The cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay, an area surrounded by extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. You can begin your journey by kayaking around the Ba Trai Dao Beach area and nearby islets, which offer a wild and mysterious beauty in the heart of this World Heritage site. Enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the bay. 15:20 Take a moment to simply swim, a blissful experience as you immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of the bay, where the sea whispers serenity and time seems to stand still.
17:15 Returning Cruises boat you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has it’s Happy Hour deal. 19:00 Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting. 21:00 Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, enjoy the funny Karaoke time with friends and family. Overnight on Cruises
06:00 Begin your new day with a cup of coffee, taking photos, or enjoy the sunrise from your cabin window. Enjoy a light breakfast in the delighted and peaceful beauty of the bay 08:00 Transfer to a tender to visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island and hop on a bicycle ride (electric car also available) through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a village nestled in a valley deep in a national park. Meet, visit a traditional house, and greet local inhabitants doing their daily work, see their homes and the village school. Return to boat for check-out procedures.
10:45 Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful lunch. 11:45 We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark. 12:00 We bid farewell at the port.
From the Ben Beo Port, you will get on bus and driver transfer you to your place in Cat Ba Town. End of 2 days 1night tour.
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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