Itinerary

1. Day 1: Hanoi – Tuan Chau marina – Halong bay

   • 09:00 – 09:15 approx: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi's old quarter. Start a 2.5-hour road journey via 5B highway in an ultra-luxurious limousine (for the guests using the transfer service).
   • 11:45 – 12.00 approx: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina and transfer by speedboat to Stellar of the Seas cruise. Refresh with a welcome drink. Meet the captain and the crew in the cruise briefing safety instruction and set sail.
   • 12:30: Have a typical lunch in the luxury dining room with an indoor or outdoor dining area. 

   • Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind.

   • Continue cruising through Con Vit islet, Thumb islet and Gia Luan harbour in the Cat Ba area. 

   • Discover the natural lagoon area of Lan Ha bay. Drop anchor for a swim or sunbathe on the cruise (private, wild and fresh air).

   • Head back on board.

   • Early evening: Gather on the sundeck to watch the sunset and enjoy a Sunset party. It's an ideal time to make acquaintance with new friends and share your travelling experience.

   • Relax in the seasonal swimming pool or enjoy your time on the golf course.

   • 18:00: Join a short class & demonstration of Vietnamese cooking. The chef will guide you to make famous traditional Vietnamese spring rolls. Get a chance to learn about the culinary culture of Vietnam.
   • 19:00: Relish a BBQ dinner served with a fresh food menu by the swimming pool area. 

   • After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at the panoramic bar with a seasonal pool view, at the wine and cigars cellar, or take one of the onboard activities: games, movies, and squid fishing, or relax with massage services.

   Overnight on board

2. Day 2: Tai Chi – Dark & Bright Cave - Tuan Chau Marina - Hanoi

   • 06:30: Join a Tai Chi session on the sundeck as it helps focus the mind and condition the body.

   • 07:00 – 7:45: Have a light breakfast.

   • 08:00: See the stunning views of the bay and its dramatic limestone islets as you sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi). Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on a kayak or comfortably on a bamboo boat rowed by the locals. 

   • 09:30: Check-out from your cabins.

   • 10:00: Savour the delights of Vietnamese cuisine in breakfast

   • 12:00: Disembark from the cruise as the crew says farewell and return to Tuan Chau Marina by speedboat.

   • Transfer to Hanoi in an ultra-luxurious limousine.

   • Arrive back at your hotel at approximately 15:00.