Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

The Halong Catamaran - Top Luxury Day Cruise in Halong Bay

9 Hours Round trip from Bai Chay Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Luxury day cruise through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay
  • 02 Kayak or ride a bamboo boat to Bright - Dark Cave
  • 03 Swim and relax at Frog Pond in Lan Ha Bay
  • 04 Enjoy a Vietnamese fusion lunch on board
  • 05 Join a Vietnamese summer rolls cooking demonstration
  • 06 Sunset ceremony with Vietnamese tea, fresh fruit, and cakes
  • 07 Optional round-trip limousine transfer from Hanoi
  • 08 Onboard fun with trampoline and water slide

Spend a full day cruising through the dramatic limestone karsts of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay aboard a luxury catamaran. This experience combines scenic sailing with time to kayak or take a bamboo boat through Bright and Dark Cave, swim in Lan Ha Bay, and relax on board as you take in one of Vietnam’s most celebrated landscapes.

Along the way, enjoy a Vietnamese fusion lunch, a hands-on cooking demonstration, and a sunset tea service with fresh fruit and cakes. With optional round-trip transfer from Hanoi, this is a comfortable and memorable way to experience the beauty of the bay in a single day.

Spend a full day cruising through the dramatic limestone karsts of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay aboard a luxury catamaran.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 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

Hanoi Pick Up

PICK UP ALL THE GUESTS IN OLD QUARTER HANOI   (Pick up for person Who book option: "Transfer + Cruise or Private transfer". Option "Cruise from Tuan Chau island" is not included transfer round trip from Hanoi)

07.45-08.30 AM. Please provide your address and be ready at your hotel lobby at 8.00 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.

Halong Bay Explore

1:30 – 11:4 5 Boarding the Cruise

The bus will arrive at Tuan Chau marina and reach our pier, where our welcoming staff will be waiting for your arrival with a big smile. A complimentary welcome drink will be served, and a quick briefing as we set off into the bay.

12:00– 13:00 Lunch On Board

Our award-winning chef will be serving up amazing delights for guests to indulge. Paired beautifully with lavish cocktails, fine wines, and beers. The bar will be open for the entirety of the service.

* Water is served throughout the journey, any other drinks not mentioned will incur charges.

14:00 - 15:00 kayaking or Sitting on Bamboo Boat to Visit the Bright - Dark Cave

We will spend 1-hour round trip paddling through a little grotto and into our private lagoon, surrounded by rock walls in all directions. It's a peaceful little corner of Halong Bay all to ourselves. The tour guide will tell the folklore of Halong Bay before paddling back to the boat.

15:15 - 15:45 Frog Pond, Swimming-Lan Ha Bay

Enjoy in the trampoline, water slide , go for a swim, or just stay on the boat and relax in Lan Ha Bay. You will have 1hour to enjoy the sand between your toes. So, relax and take a few moments to reflect on the absolute beauty of this natural wonder of the world.

16:00 Cooking Demonstration

Learn the history of a traditional Vietnamese dish that is the most famous. From the fresh ingredients to the preparation method, and then have a try at making them yourselves. You’ll be able to make Vietnamese summer rolls in your own kitchen after this informative and fun course. Excite all your friends and family at home with your new skills!

16:30 Sunset Ceremony - Tea, Cakes

Complimentary Vietnamese teas, fresh fruit, and little cakes to keep you satisfied until you return to Hanoi. While the sunset starts to drop and the sky fills with deep red, purple, and yellow, enjoy the return sail back.

17:45 – 18:00 Disembark - Limousine

We dock at the harbor, get back onto the Limousine, and go on the highway. A quick stop halfway, and back to Hanoi.

20:00- 20:30 Hotel Drop

Thank you for giving The Halong Catamaran the chance to deliver you a once of a lifetime experience. The tour guide will deliver you to the front door of the hotel, of your choice, in the Old Quarter.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bai Chay 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Limousine Bus Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi - Halong (Option from Hanoi Only)
  • 6-hours exploration Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay with Premium Cruise
  • All entrance fees for sightseeing indicated
  • Mouth-watering lunch with Vietnamese fusion cuisine.
  • Cooking Class, Kayaking or Bamboo Boat and Swimming
  • Trampoline and Water Slide
  • Sunset Ceremony with Vietnamese Tea, Fresh Fruit, and Little Cakes
  • English Speaking Guide In the tour

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • FOR THE GUESTS BOOK TOUR FROM HANOI WITH TRANSFER ONLY : We will pick up all the guests at hotels/stays in Hanoi Old Quarter Area between 07h30 AM to 8h00 AM. It takes about 2,5 hours to 3 hours driving to Halong Bay included 1 stop for short break on the way.

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 9 hours finish where they began, in Bai Chay.

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