Ha Long Bay 6-Star Luxury Overnight Cruise
Overview
Sleep aboard a six-star ship in Vietnam's most iconic seascape. Private balcony suites, infinity pool, gourmet menus, and sunrise kayaking through emerald karsts you've only seen on postcards
Highlights
- Private balcony cabins with panoramic bay windows
- Infinity pool, jacuzzi, and sky-deck lounging
- Kayaking and bamboo-boat rides through Hang Luon
- Sung Sot Cave exploration and Ti Top Island summit
- Sunrise Vovinam class and Vietnamese cooking demo
- BBQ dinner, set-menu lunch, full brunch buffet
- Squid fishing, happy-hour canapes, afternoon tea
Tour Schedule
- Day 1 - 8:00 AM
Hanoi Pickup
Shuttle transfer from Old Quarter hotels or Hanoi Opera House to Tuan Chau Marina, with a rest stop en route
- Day 1 - 12:00 PM
Board and Welcome
Check-in on the six-star ship with welcome drinks, canapes, and a safety briefing as the cruise sets off
- Day 1 - 1:00 PM
Set-menu Lunch
Multi-course Vietnamese and international fare served as the vessel glides deeper into the bay
- Day 1 - 3:30 PM
Kayak and Cave
Explore Hang Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, then swim off the tender platform in a sheltered lagoon
- Day 1 - 6:30 PM
Sunset and Dinner
Happy-hour drinks on the sundeck, followed by a BBQ dinner with squid fishing and a cooking demonstration
- Day 2 - 6:30 AM
Sunrise Vovinam
Join a morning Vietnamese martial-arts session on the top deck as the sun clears the karsts
- Day 2 - 8:00 AM
Sung Sot and Ti Top
Visit the vast Cave of Surprises and climb Ti Top Island for the bay's most recognisable panorama
- Day 2 - 10:00 AM
Brunch Buffet
Full brunch served while the ship begins its return voyage to Tuan Chau Marina
- Day 2 - 12:00 PM
Disembark and Return
Shuttle back to Hanoi with drop-off at your hotel by late afternoon
What's in the box
What's Included
- Luxury balcony cabin for one night
- All meals: welcome canapes, set lunch, BBQ dinner, Vietnamese breakfast, brunch buffet
- Welcome drinks and afternoon tea
- Infinity pool, jacuzzi, and fitness area access
- Kayaking, bamboo-boat ride, Vovinam class, cooking demo
- Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, and Hang Luon Cave entrance fees
- Bilingual English-Vietnamese guide
- Wi-Fi and satellite TV in cabin
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible - expect narrow ship stairs and tender boarding
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnant guests, or serious medical conditions
- Weather-dependent: in rare closures the operator offers alternative dates or a full refund
- October to April brings cool, misty conditions - pack a light jacket and non-slip shoes
Not Included
- Beverages outside of welcome drinks and happy hour
- Limousine shuttle Hanoi-Halong roundtrip (~$25 per person)
- Spa treatments and onboard boutique purchases
- Peak-season surcharge Oct 1 - Apr 30 (~$13 per person)
- Government VAT (~$12 per person) and crew gratuities
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