Amanda Cruise Lan Ha Bay 2D1N
Overview
Quieter, wilder, and arguably prettier than its famous neighbour - Lan Ha Bay on a five-star cruise designed like a classic European yacht, all for less than a hotel night in town
Highlights
- Lan Ha Bay's quieter, less-touristed route
- Surprise Cave, Sung Sot Cave, Hang Luon Cave
- Kayaking and swimming off private beaches
- Tai Chi at sunrise and cooking class at sunset
- Night squid fishing with onboard gear
- En-suite sea-view cabins on a five-star ship
Tour Schedule
- Day 1 - 8:00 AM
Hanoi Pickup
Air-conditioned transfer from Old Quarter hotels toward Hai Phong or Tuan Chau harbour
- Day 1 - 12:00 PM
Welcome Aboard
Board Amanda Cruise, receive a welcome drink, and settle into your sea-view cabin before a multi-course lunch
- Day 1 - 2:00 PM
Cruise into Lan Ha
Sail the bay's longest scenic route past fishing villages and uninhabited islets
- Day 1 - 3:30 PM
Kayak and Swim
Paddle through hidden lagoons and swim off a private beach with full safety supervision
- Day 1 - 5:30 PM
Cooking Class at Sunset
Learn to roll Vietnamese spring rolls on the sun deck while the karsts glow pink
- Day 1 - 7:00 PM
Dinner and Squid Fishing
Multi-course set dinner followed by an optional squid-fishing session from the lower deck
- Day 2 - 6:30 AM
Tai Chi Sunrise
Gentle tai-chi session on deck as the bay wakes up
- Day 2 - 8:30 AM
Surprise Cave
Disembark and tour Sung Sot, the largest cave in the bay, with an English-speaking guide
- Day 2 - 10:30 AM
Brunch and Return
Full brunch served as the ship cruises back to harbour
- Day 2 - 12:30 PM
Transfer to Hanoi
Air-conditioned shuttle to Old Quarter, arriving mid-afternoon
What's in the box
What's Included
- All meals onboard: breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner
- En-suite sea-view cabin for one night
- Air-conditioned shuttle transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter
- English-speaking onboard guide (Korean and Chinese on request)
- Bay entrance and cave admission fees
- Tai Chi, cooking class, night squid fishing
- Kayaking, swimming, and cave exploration
- Complimentary water throughout the cruise
Good to Know
- Guest age range 0-65; infants must sit on a parent's lap during transfers
- Solo travelers pay a single-cabin surcharge; minimum number of travelers required
- Weather-dependent - rare cancellations offer an alternative date or full refund
- Not wheelchair accessible; tender boarding involves steps and uneven surfaces
Not Included
- Alcoholic and soft drinks beyond complimentary water
- Royal Suite surcharge (~$60 per person) or Senior Suite (~$30)
- Holiday-season surcharge (~$50 per person)
- Tips, personal expenses, and 4% credit-card processing fee
- Travel insurance and optional spa treatments
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