Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

RITA CRUISE - LUXURY 5 STAR CRUISE in HALONG BAY from HANOI

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise through Halong Bay and the less-crowded Lan Ha Bay
  • 02 Stay overnight in a luxury cabin with private seaview balcony
  • 03 Kayak or ride a bamboo boat at Dark & Bright Cave
  • 04 Swim in the Tra Bau area and enjoy bay views from the sundeck
  • 05 Join a Vietnamese cooking class on board
  • 06 Start the morning with optional tai chi on the sundeck
  • 07 Round-trip limousine transfer from Hanoi included
  • 08 Enjoy onboard meals, welcome drinks, and evening activities

Set sail on a 2-day luxury cruise through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, combining scenic cruising, onboard comfort, and immersive activities. Rita Cruise offers private balcony cabins with ocean views, a newly built 5-star-standard experience, and an itinerary designed to explore the quieter beauty of Lan Ha Bay alongside the iconic limestone landscapes of Halong Bay.

During your journey, enjoy Vietnamese meals on board, kayak or take a bamboo boat to Dark & Bright Cave, swim in the Tra Bau area, join a Vietnamese cooking class, and unwind with sunset views, tai chi, and evening activities on the cruise. Round-trip limousine transfer from Hanoi is included for a smooth and convenient escape.

Set sail on a 2-day luxury cruise through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, combining scenic cruising, onboard comfort, and immersive activities.

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, Hai Duong, Cát Bà Island
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

DAY 1: HANOI- HALONG BAY- LAN HA BAY ON RITA CRUISE (L/ D)

08:20 – 8:50 Our tour guide and Limousine pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter (if you use our transfer service)
09:00 Departure to Halong Bay for 2.5 Hours.
10:30 Arrive in Hai Duong province and have 20 minutes short break.
11:30 – 12:00 Arrive to 16B (Alisa & Rita Cruise Check-in Lounge) Tuan Chau Harbor.
12:00 – 12:30 Transferred by Tender to Rita Cruise. Welcome to Rita Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.
13:00 – 13h40 Enjoy Vietnamese seafood buffer or set menu lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor were belonged to Cat Ba area.
15:00 Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi). Customers will participate in outdoor activities and choose options between Kayaking Or sitting on bamboo boat for about 1 hour.
16:00 The Ship move to Tra Bau area and reaching there at 16h50. Here you are free to swim around the boat
for a period of 45 minutes.
17:30 – 18:30 Enjoy Afternoon Tea Party with free freshly prepared snacks fruit and your ordered favorite drinks while waiting for sunset on Lan Ha Bay. Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 2 get 1 free” drink program at the Mimosa Cafe Lounge and the Sky bar on 5th floor.
18:30 – 19:10 Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Rita Cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam.
19:10 – 19:30 Dinner will be served at the restaurant on the 4th floor.
After dinner, you have free time to participate in nightlife activities such as Squid Fishing on the 1st floor, listen to music, enjoy drinks or Singing Karaoke in our special room on 5th floor, please register.

Overnight On the Cruise

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Day 02

DAY 2: LAN HA BAY- TAI CHI LESSON – FROG POND AREA – HANOI (B/ L)

06:30: 07:00 Tai-chi exercise at 5th floor Sundeck to welcome a new day (Optional)
07:00- 7:45 Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee then having breakfast at our restaurant.
08:00 The Ship Passing by the Frog Pond area for sightseeing where the Hollywood blockbuster movie King Kong was filmed.
Customers can take Sea Swimming or Go Kayaking in 45 minutes around the mother boat.
09:30 Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin. Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure.
10:00 Have buffet lunch at the cruise while cruising towards the port.
11:00 – 11:20 Back to Tuan Chau pier by tender boat. Farewell
12:00 – 12:30 Return to Hanoi by Limousine (service reserved)
13:50 – 14:00 Stopover in Hai Duong province to relax for 15 minutes.
15:00 – 15:20 Arrive in Hanoi

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Limousine Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi – Halong by Expressway
  • Welcome Drinks and Outdoor Jacuzzi
  • Luxury cabin with private seaview balcony & bathtub shower
  • Entrance fees & Activities as Program
  • English Speaking Guide/Cruise Manager onboard
  • Cooking Class, Night Squid Fishing & Morning Tai Chi

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, Personal Expenses, Tips for CREWS/GUIDE/DRIVER
  • Holiday surcharge

Know before you go

  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Ticket provides direct entry
  • We will pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area between 08h30 am to 08h45 am. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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