Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Dragon 5Star HaLong Cruise 2D1N Included Transfer from Hanoi

2 Days Round trip from Bai Chay Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 2-day cruise through Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay
  • 02 Overnight stay in a private balcony cabin
  • 03 Visit Dark and Bright Cave and the Tra Bau area
  • 04 Kayaking, bamboo boat, and swimming opportunities
  • 05 Tea ceremony, happy hour, and cooking demonstration onboard
  • 06 Tai chi session on the sundeck at sunrise
  • 07 All meals included during the cruise
  • 08 Roundtrip transfer from Hanoi available

Spend two days cruising through the dramatic limestone seascapes of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay aboard Dragon Bay Cruise. Designed for travellers who want a more relaxed route with scenic bays, quieter surroundings, and a comfortable overnight stay, this experience combines sightseeing, onboard dining, and hands-on activities in one memorable journey.

Along the way, explore areas such as Dark and Bright Cave and Tra Bau, with time for kayaking, bamboo boat rides, swimming, and enjoying the views from the sundeck. Back on board, unwind with a tea ceremony, happy hour, cooking demonstration, sunset views, and an overnight stay in a private balcony cabin, with meals included throughout the cruise.

Spend two days cruising through the dramatic limestone seascapes of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay aboard Dragon Bay Cruise.

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
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

HANOI – EXPLORE HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY

08:00 – 08:30 | Pick-up time

For those who book our transfer service will be collected from hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter to explore Halong Bay.

11:30 – 12:00 | Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor

12:00 | Transferred to main boat by tender. Embark on Dragon Bay Cruise

Warmly welcome to Dragon Bay Cruises! While enjoying welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that you will check in your cabin.

13:00 | Lunch Time

Fabulous lunch is served while Dragon Bay Cruises – Luxury Cruises starts his sail into magnificent Ha Long Bay – an extension of Ha Long Wonder which is much quieter and has fewer tourists. He will pass famous Finger Islet, Candle Islet and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.

15:30- 16:00 | Explore Lan Ha Bay – Ha Long Bay

We will visit the Dark and Bright cave – famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Here you will take some photos of the romantic, lyrical local see-sights. This is also the best time for tourists to enjoying bamboo boat or kayaking or swimming – which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the Limestone Mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay. Afterwards, visitors immerse in the emerald green water of Lan Ha Bay with exciting swimming activities (Please prepare swimming suite, sun cream, sun class with you).

17:00- 18:00 | Tea Ceremony, Happy Hour and Cooking Class

Back to Dragon Bay Cruises and relax on cruise. It’s time for Sunset in Ha Long Bay, There’s something magical about sunsets. It’s not only the colors but the feeling, the atmosphere, the temperature. The way you feel at a certain moment. Enjoy our “ Tea Ceremony “and “Happy Hour Deal- Buy 2 Get 1 Free” in all bars on cruise.

Cooking Demonstration is an onboard activity which helps passengers not only to sample fine cuisine but also learns more about Vietnamese culinary culture. Cruise Chef will show and guide you how to make Vietnamese traditional dishes such as fresh or dried springing roll and/ or how to carve different kinds of vegetables and fruits. You may be invited to participate in a fun competition with other passengers to find who is the fastest to make the dish. Finally, you can have your own dish of food, enjoin yourself or share it with your companions. An interesting activity for those who love cooking and cuisine!

Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for overnight

19:00 | Savor deluxe dinner

Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff, night view on Lan Ha Bay is incredible.

21:00 – 23:00: SPECIAL ACTIVITIES (Optional):

  • Option 1: Enjoy overnight activities on board as squid fishing, the fabulous drinks on our bars,  movies, spa therapy, or just relax in your room
  • Option 2 (Extra charge): Transferred by tender to a fishing village nearby to do squid fishing then having BBQ party, you can do more kayaking and swimming here. This is a high light- a unique experience only has on Dragon Bay Cruise.
2
Day 02

LAN HA BAY – HA LONG BAY – HANOI

06:00 | Sunrise Tai-chi section on sundeck

Be an early bird for photo hunt and join our Tai-chi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind.

06:45 | Have light breakfast

Dragon Bay Cruises continues to passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.

07:30 | Explore Tra Bau floating village

Our small boat brings you to visit a fishing village names “ Tra Bau “ to Join the kayaking experience to explore the Tra Bau area – the famous filming location for Kong Skull Island (King Kong) in Quang Ninh in 2018. You can visit the fish raft and interact with local fishermen to explore daily life and traditional fishing methods. Our conveyer boat will pass slowly through the pearl farming village so you can see how the locals cultivate pearls.

09:30 | Back to the boat for check-out

10:00 | Brunch time

During the time well prepared lunch is served, Our Cruises slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of Karst Mountains towards the Harbor.

11:30 – 12:00 | Back to Tuan Chau Harbor

Bus transfer service by the highway from Halong to Hanoi is available for booking in advance.

Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter at around 15:00 – 16:00, end of unforgettable trip

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Shuttle Bus Roundtrip Transfer HANOI - HALONG (Option from HANOI Only)
  • JUNIOR cabin with private balcony & standing shower on FIRST DECK
  • English speaking Guide & Entrance fees
  • Kayaking/Bamboo Boat, Photo Hungting, Relaxing...

What's Not Included

  • Other Beverages, Personal Expenses & Tips
  • Holiday Surcharge

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Cruise itinerary might be changed due to weather and other conditions without prior notice
  • Swimming or kayaking activity may be not possible due to bad weather. Unused services are not subjected to a refund.
  • Meals onboard are served with seafood, Vietnamese and international style. Any special request for food preference, allergies or dietary requirements should be informed at least 2 days before the departure date
  • FOR GUESTS BOOK TRANSFER FROM HANOI ONLY: We will pick up the guests at hotels in Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside between 07h45 am to 8h15 am. It take about 2,5 hours to 3 hours drive to Halong Bay.

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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