Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Jadesails Cruise - The Most Luxurious Day Cruise in Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay

10 Hours Round trip from Hạ Long Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise through both Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay in one day
  • 02 Travel by luxury cruise with welcome drink and buffet lunch
  • 03 Explore hidden lagoons and sea caves by kayak or local rowing boat
  • 04 Swim in a quiet area of Lan Ha Bay
  • 05 Join a Vietnamese spring roll cooking demonstration
  • 06 Relax on the sundeck during a sunset party
  • 07 Round-trip limousine transfer available from Hanoi, depending on option booked

Spend a full day cruising in style through the dramatic seascapes of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay aboard JadeSails. This luxury day cruise combines scenic sailing, a Vietnamese fusion lunch, and time to experience the bays beyond the main routes, with limestone karsts, hidden lagoons, and peaceful swimming spots along the way.

During the journey, you can explore the Dark and Light grotto area by kayak or local rowing boat, swim in a quiet area of Lan Ha Bay, and join a short cooking demonstration featuring traditional Vietnamese spring rolls. Round off the day on the sundeck with a sunset party before returning to Hanoi or Tuan Chau Marina.

Spend a full day cruising in style through the dramatic seascapes of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay aboard JadeSails.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Halong, Hanoi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

LUXURY HALONG & LAN HA BAY FULL DAY - JADESAILS

PICK UP ALL THE GUESTS IN OLD QUARTER HANOI 

( 07.00-07.30 AM. Please provide your address and be ready at your hotel lobby at 7.00 AM) 

(Pick up for person Who book option: "Limousine + Cruise or Private transfer". Option "Cruise from Tuan Chau island" is not included transfer round trip from Hanoi) 

If your hotel is out side of Old quarter area, please come to the meeting point before 7.10 am. 

Via new express way: 2 to 2.5 hours transfer. We will stop over for short break 10 to 15 minutes before we reach Tuan Chau harbor. 

(No pressure to purchase anything. Maybe Stop in Pearl factory, pearl shop or any convenience store...). 

In case urgent or make sure check in on time on the cruise...we will go straight to the harbor without stop.

Arriving Tuan Chau marina

Check in on Jade Sails 09.30–Transfer by speedboat from Tuan Chau marina to JadeSails cruise . 

We welcome our guests onboard, enjoy welcome drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. 

Start cruising and explore Halong Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. 

JadeSails will take you on an odyssey of 7-hours in deep exploration through remote Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay, discovering many hidden splendors of untouched natural wonders.

Halong bay and Lan Ha bay Explore

Sailing Around Halong Bay 11.00 - LUNCH ON THE BOAT. 

While cruising through a maze of toweling limestone mountains, you revel in the elegance restaurant that full equipped with air-conditioning. 

A Vietnamese fusion cuisine lunch is served and spectacular seascape is always in view through expanded windows. 

13.30 - EXPLORE MAGICAL SEA CAVE AND HIDDEN LAGOONS BY KAYAKING OR LOCAL ROWING BOAT. 

Drop anchor at a cove amid dramatic natural scenery in Dark and Light grotto archipelago. 

After an introduction from our expert on how to paddle safely, you will with a bamboo boat rowed by a fisherfolk and gently gliding through stalagmite caves leaded into hidden lagoons do amidst a maze of incredible rock formations rising majestically from jade-green water. 

Every turn brings another surprise and secret passages of an array of stalagmite caves leaded into hidden lagoons with a unique eco system, getting close to sea creature

Visit Floating Village + Swimming + Kayaking 

13.30 - EXPLORE MAGICAL SEA CAVE AND HIDDEN LAGOONS BY KAYAKING OR LOCAL ROWING BOAT. 

Drop anchor at a cove amid dramatic natural scenery in Dark and Light grotto archipelago. 

After an introduction from our expert on how to paddle safely, you will with a bamboo boat rowed by a fisherfolk and gently gliding through stalagmite caves leaded into hidden lagoons do amidst a maze of incredible rock formations rising majestically from jade-green water. 

Every turn brings another surprise and secret passages of an array of stalagmite caves leaded into hidden lagoons with a unique eco system, getting close to sea creature 

15.00 - SWIMMING AT QUITE AREA IN LAN HA BAY We progress to quite area inLan Ha Bay. 

This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam. The region is known for its pristine beaches and spectacular beauty, having about 400 fascinating islands. 

You may prefer to try your hand at kayaking or simply just enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal clear waters of the bay. 

16.00 – COOKING DEMONSTRATION You will join with our 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 

16.30 - SUNSET PARTY (ENJOY BREAK) Summit on the sundeck for watch the magnificent sunset over the Seven Wonders of Nature, enjoy Sunset party. 

It’s ideal time to make acquaintance with new friends, sharing your traveling experience or simply watching the sunset or just relax. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal. 

Optional: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly

Relaxing on cruise before coming back Hanoi

Back to Hanoi 

17.00. BACK TO TUAN CHAU MARINA BY OUR SPEED BOAT 

17.20 - Disembark for another comfortable limousine ride back Hanoi via new expressway 

19.30 - Drop off at your hotel doorsteps. Service ended.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hạ Long 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All entrance fees for sightseeing indicated
  • Driver (Can not speak English/ Standard English) ( For option from Hanoi)
  • Kayaking or local rowing boat, life jacket and waterproof bag
  • Free using jacuzzi on boat
  • Best Luxury Modern Cruise in Halong Bay
  • Meals as per itinerary ( Buffet Lunch)
  • Privare or Shared Limousine Transfer 2 Ways (depend each option)
  • Professional English speaking guide on Boat
  • Sunset party on the cruise
  • Welcome drink
  • Cooking demonstation

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, Personal Expenses, Massage Service
  • Tip for crew's boat, guide and driver is appricated
  • Surcharge for Holiday as New Year-Lunnar New Year-Christmas Time

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
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • 1-For the guests using our transfer from Hanoi Only : Pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area between 07h00 am to 07h20 am. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House at 07.00 am then going by expressway to Halong Bay.
  • 2-For the guests not using our transfer from Halong: Please arrive at Tuan Chau harbor on your own at 09:30 am to complete the registration procedures for boarding the cruise. If any late arrival, you might be denied by port authority or subject to an extra fee.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Hạ Long.

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