Heritage Cruises offers Vietnam’s first heritage and boutique luxury cruise on the Red River and the Gulf of Tonkin, blending classic elegance with modern comfort. With a capacity of 40–60 passengers, the cruise highlights Vietnamese history, art, and gastronomy, delivering an authentic cultural experience amid stunning natural scenery. Recognized for excellence, Heritage Cruises has received the prestigious TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Award 2023 for the second time, making it a top choice for exploring Halong and Lan Ha Bays in style and sophistication.
FOR THE GUESTS NOT USING OUR TRANSFER SERVICE, BOOK CRUISE FROM HALONG : Please come by your own to Lot 28 Tuan Chau Marina at 11h30 AM for meeting point (If later than that, you will miss the cruise)
For guests booking the tour from Hanoi: Pick-up service is available from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM at hotels or homestays in Hanoi Old Quarter, or at the Hanoi Opera House for guests staying outside the area. The drive to Halong Bay takes about 2.5 hours, including a short break along the way.
For guests not using our transfer service and booking the cruise from Halong: Please arrive at Lot 28, Tuan Chau Marina by 11:30 AM for check-in and meeting point. (If you arrive later, you may miss the cruise departure.) At 12:00 PM, enjoy a warm welcome at Heritage Cruises Lounge – No.28 Tuan Chau International Marina, where you’ll be served light refreshments before boarding your luxury cruise.
At 12:30 PM, board the Heritage Cruises, enjoy a welcome drink, safety briefing, and check-in to your suite. Lunch is served at L’Indochine Restaurant while cruising through the stunning, untouched Lan Ha Bay with its majestic limestone mountains.
Around 3:00 PM, the cruise reaches Ba Trai Dao or Tra Bau area (depending on weather), where guests can enjoy kayaking or swimming in the clear waters of Lan Ha Bay. Return to the ship by 5:30 PM to relax and watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin with a cocktail. Join afternoon tea and a Vietnamese cooking class at 6:30 PM, followed by a romantic dinner at 7:30 PM. End the night with squid fishing or a drink at the rooftop bar, and stay overnight onboard the luxury Heritage Cruises.
At 6:15 AM, start your day with a refreshing Vovinam session on the sundeck, followed by a light breakfast at 6:45 AM. Around 7:15 AM, take a bamboo boat to explore the stunning Dark and Bright Cave, admire the sparkling stalactites, and immerse yourself in the peaceful beauty of Lan Ha Bay.
Around 9:00 AM, return to the cruise for checkout and enjoy a relaxing brunch at 10:00 AM while sailing back to the mainland. By 11:00–11:15 AM, arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, disembark, and continue your onward journey after a memorable Heritage Cruises experience.
Note: Guests booking the Heritage Cruise from Halong (without transfer) will finish the 2-day cruise at Tuan Chau Marina between 11:00 AM and 11:15 AM. Transfers to Hanoi or Halong City are available upon request for added convenience.
For guests booking from Hanoi: After disembarking at Tuan Chau Marina, board the limousine or bus for a comfortable return to Hanoi via the expressway. You will be dropped off at your hotel or stay in the Old Quarter between 2:15–2:30 PM, marking the end of your 2-day, 1-night Heritage Cruise exploring Halong and Lan Ha Bays.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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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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