Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Sapphire Cruise Luxury Halong Bay Tour 2 Days 1 Night

2 Days Round trip from Bai Chay Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay on a 2-day overnight journey
  • 02 Stay in a cabin with private bathroom and balcony sea view
  • 03 Kayak and swim among limestone karst landscapes
  • 04 Join a sunset party with fresh local fruit on the sundeck
  • 05 Learn to make spring rolls during an onboard cooking class
  • 06 Visit Dark & Bright Cave by local rowing boat
  • 07 Enjoy included meals from lunch on day 1 to brunch on day 2

Spend 2 days and 1 night cruising through the dramatic limestone seascapes of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay aboard Sapphire Cruise. This relaxing overnight experience combines scenic sailing with time to kayak, swim, enjoy freshly prepared meals, and take in the changing atmosphere of the bay from sunrise to sunset.

Along the way, enjoy a welcome drink, a sunset party on deck, a spring roll cooking class, and evening leisure time on board. On the second day, start with Tai Chi and a light breakfast before visiting Dark & Bright Cave by local rowing boat, then return to shore after brunch.

Spend 2 days and 1 night cruising through the dramatic limestone seascapes of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay aboard Sapphire Cruise.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Halong, Hanoi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

HANOI - HALONG – LAN HA BAY (Lunch/ Dinner)

8:45-9:15 : Pick up at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter and heading to Halong Bay ( for customers who book our transfer services)

11.30 Welcome at TuanChau habour in Halong Bay.

11:30 - 12:00 You will be taken on our tender from the wharf and make your way out onto the bay to board our luxurious craft, Sapphire Cruise. You will be welcome aboard and greeted with a complimentary drink. Our Crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedures session and then you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time to have a look around the vessel or watch the magical landscape go by.

13:15 - A special lunch of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites will be served. We set sail for Lan Ha Bay passing to Da Chong islet where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago

14: 00: When lunch is about to finish, it is just nice that the Cruise completes its entry through the Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay (as part of Halong Bay). The area is surrounded by a lot of extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can start their journey to explore Lan Ha Bay by Kayaking and swimming in the crystal clear waters of the bay

17: 00: Back to the main boat, and cruising to a place for staying overnight

17:30 - Join the sunset party on the sundeck in a warm and romantic atmosphere, making friends with other members of the group, enjoying fresh local fruit, and listening to soft, light music.

18:00 -Cooking class opened right on the Cruise, you will be guided on how to prepare and make spring rolls

19:15 Relish a special dinner in the restaurant.

20:45 - 00:00 Your free time to relax with an exotic cocktail or whatever takes your fancy. Our bar has a wide range of wines, beers, and liquors, and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day on the Bay. Order a Spa service or take any activities on a boat cruise such as watching documentary movies, squid fishing or simply relaxing on our rooftop deck under the cover of a star filled sky

2
Day 02

DARK & BRIGHT CAVE – HA LONG BAY - HANOI (Light Breakfast/Brunch)

06:00 - The nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee, or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never-ending miraculous scenery unfold before you.

06:30 - Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)

7:15 - 8:30 - Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterward

09:00 -9:15 Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland.

09:45 Enjoy your brunch on the boat.

10:45 you will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi.

11:45 Tour ends at TuanChau habour in Halong. Finish the trip.

(Get on the bus, transfer back to Hanoi if you use our transfer service. Its take about 3 hours)

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
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome drinks with warm/cold tissues on Boat
  • Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
  • Cabins with private bathroom & balcony sea view
  • English speaking guide during boat tour
  • Kayaking/ bamboo boat ,cooking & night squid fishing

What's Not Included

  • Roundtrip Transfer Shuttle Bus between Hanoi & Halong Bay
  • Beverages, Tips and Personal expenses
  • Holiday surcharge

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
  • Please NOTE: Advance registration is required prior to departure with your full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number for all passengers. This is policy of Local Government. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority. Should provide us immediately your info after your booking are confirmed.
  • Ticket provides direct entry

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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