Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Stellar of The Sea Cruise - The Greatest Cruise in the Halong Bay

2 Days Round trip from Bai Chay Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Overnight luxury cruise through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay
  • 02 Swim or kayak in the lagoon natural area
  • 03 Enjoy a sunset party and Vietnamese cooking demonstration
  • 04 Stay in an en-suite cabin with private balcony and ocean view
  • 05 Start the day with Tai Chi on the sundeck
  • 06 Explore Dark & Bright Cave by kayak or local rowing boat
  • 07 BBQ dinner and onboard evening activities included

Spend two days cruising through the dramatic limestone scenery of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay aboard Stellar of the Seas. This overnight experience combines time to relax in a luxury en-suite cabin with opportunities to swim, kayak, enjoy the sundeck, and take in quieter bay landscapes away from the busiest routes.

Along the way, enjoy onboard experiences including a sunset party, Vietnamese cooking demonstration, Tai Chi session, and evening activities such as squid fishing, movies, and board games. With meals served on board and visits to natural highlights including the Dark & Bright Cave area, this cruise offers a well-rounded blend of scenery, comfort, and local flavour.

Spend two days cruising through the dramatic limestone scenery of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay aboard Stellar of the Seas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Halong, Hanoi, Cát Bà Island
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hanoi - Tuan Chau marina - Halong bay – Lunch – Swimming at Lagoon natural area (in Lan Ha Bay) – Sunset party – Cookery demonstration – BBQ Dinner – Onboard night activities.

11:45 – 12.00 approx Arrive Tuan Chau marina, transferred by speedboat to Stellar of the  Seas. Welcome aboard to our cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet  the captain, crew on our cruise and join briefing and learn safety  instruction. 
- Set sail as lunch is served
12:30 – 17:00 Join us for a typical lunch in the luxury dining room with indoor or outdoor dining area. 
- Check-in your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind
- Continue cruising through Con Vit islet, Thumb islet and Gia Luan harbor where belonged to Cat Ba area. 
- Discover lagoon natural area belong to Lan Ha bay. Drop anchor for  Kayaking or swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private,  wild and fresh air).
- Heading back toward the sleeping area
Early evening
Gather around the sundeck for watching the sunset, enjoy Sunset party  with complimentary cocktails demonstration. It’s ideal time to make  acquaintance with new friends, sharing your traveling experience or  simply watching the sunset or just relax in the seasonal swimming pool,  or enjoy your time in our golf course or do the exercise at fitness  area.
18:00 Join us for a short class of cooking demonstration. Our chef will guide  you how to make famous traditional Vietnamese spring rolls. Here you  will understand the culinary culture of the Vietnamese 
19:00 BBQ dinner is served with fresh food menu outside of swimming pool area. 
- After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at  panoramic bar with seasonal pool view, at wine and cigars cellar, or  take one of our onboard activities: boardgames, movies, and squid  fishing… or relaxing with massage services.
Overnight on board

2
Day 02

Tai Chi - Breakfast – Sang Toi (Dark & Bright) Cave – Typical Vietnamese cuisine – Farewell at your hotel in Hanoi

06:30
Join us for a Tai Chi session on the sundeck for early riser. Tai chi  helps focus the mind and condition the body, joining Tai Chi session or  do the exercise at fitness area to full charge your energy for the new  day.
07:00 – 7:45
 Local light breakfast is served
08:00
- Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic  limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to  Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi)
- Take your option either exploring the cave by yourself on kayak or comfortably on local boat rowed by the locals.
09:30 
Check-out the room
10:00
Vietnamese cuisine is served.
12:00
- Disembark from the cruise as our crew say farewell, back to Tuan Chau Marina by our speedboat
- Transferred by ultra-luxurious limousine or MPV Kia Sedona return to Hanoi (for the guest use our transfer service)
- Arrival back at your hotel approximately 15:00

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bai Chay 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Pick Up/Drop Off at Lot 24 Tuan Chau Marina in Halong Bay
  • Welcome Drink onboard
  • Luxury rooms with a private balcony, full ocean view,
  • Complimentary 2 bottled water in each cabin.
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing as program
  • Fishing and golf equipment, Using swimming pool
  • Fruits and local wine for Sunset Party
  • Kayaking or Local Rowing Bamboo Boat
  • English Speaking Guide and Cruise Manager in-house
  • Cooking Class and Morning Tai Chi
  • Explore Halong and Lan Ha Bay with Top Vip Cruise.

What's Not Included

  • Limousine Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi - Halong ( Up on request)
  • Tips for guide/driver/crew is appreciated
  • Spa, Massage, Beverages, Personal expenses.
  • Surcharge for Xmas, New Year’s Day & Lunar New Year’s Day

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Ticket provides direct entry
  • FOR THE GUESTS USING OUR TRANSFER SERVICE ONLY : We will pick up at hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bai Chay, VN
Tour start
Bai Chay, VN
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Bai Chay.

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