Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Hanoi to Halong Bay: Best 2D1N Lan Ha Bay Luxury Cruise

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 2-day Halong Bay cruise with 1 night on board
  • 02 Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the bay’s largest caves
  • 03 Explore Tung Sau Pearl Farm and Titov Island
  • 04 Enjoy a private seaview balcony cabin
  • 05 Join onboard activities like cooking class and squid fishing
  • 06 Relax in the outdoor Jacuzzi and on the sundeck
  • 07 Roundtrip limousine transfer from Hanoi included
  • 08 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Set out from Hanoi for a 2-day cruise through the dramatic seascapes of Halong Bay, with time to relax on board and explore some of the bay’s best-known natural highlights. This overnight journey combines scenic sailing, cave visits, island stops, and onboard activities for a well-rounded escape in one of Vietnam’s most iconic destinations.

Along the way, enjoy meals on board, take in views of limestone islets, visit Tung Sau Pearl Farm and Titov Island, and discover the impressive Sung Sot Cave. Between excursions, unwind in your private seaview balcony cabin, join a cooking class, try squid fishing, or start the morning with Tai Chi on deck.

Explore Sung Sot Cave - the largest and most magnificent cave in the bay featuring marvelous and mysterious thousand-year-old stalactites in a variety of unique forms.

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 - Halong Bay9:00-9:45 Optional pick-up arrangement around Hanoi old quarter.11:30 - 12:15: Arriving for check-in. 12:30: Next, you will be transferred to International Port for Cruise boarding and a short briefing on Boss Cruise will be held at the Piano Lounge or at the restaurant, whilst you are sipping our special welcome drink.12:45 - 14:00: Savor the buffet lunch whilst enjoying the majestic views of the World Natural Wonder, Halong Bay limestone islets.14:30 - 15:30: Your first excursion is a visit to Tung Sau Pearl Farm, an area in Halong Bay dedicated to growing pearls and practicing a handmade technique based on Vietnamese tradition and Japanese technology. This is also an ideal destination for Kayaking*.16:00 - 16:45: Continue to explore Titov Island, where you can enjoy swimming or climbing up to the peak to grasp the immensity and majesty of Halong Bay at a 100-meter altitude. 15:45 - 16:30: For guests who are not participating in any excursions, we will serve home- made cakes at the Piano Lounge. Guests can also stay onboard and opt for an afternoon of pampering at Atelier de Beauté Spa* or immersing yourself in the outdoor Jacuzzi pool.17:30 - 18:30: At sundown, Ambassador Cruise will anchor overnight. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy cooking class or Happy Hour* and Canapes at the Piano Lounge or on the Sundeck (depends on weather conditions) and live music at the Piano Lounge before dinner and guaranteed to whet the appetite.

19:00: Savor delicious dinner with Chef’s special menu at the restaurant. (Dress code: formal/semi formal/smart casual) After dinner, indulge in drinks* and enjoy live music from Midnight Buzz Band at the Piano Lounge from 20:30 – 23:00 (except Monday), squid fishing, a spa treatment at Atelier de Beauté Spa* or movies at your cabin.Overnight on board

2
Day 02

Halong Bay - Sung Sot Cave6:30 - 7:00: Start your day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck or Piano Lounge. (depends on weather conditions). 7:00 - 7:30: Enjoy light breakfast with coffee, tea and freshly baked pastries at the Piano Lounge.7:30 - 8:20: Explore Sung Sot Cave - the largest and most magnificent cave in the bay featuring marvelous and mysterious thousand-year-old stalactites in a variety of unique forms.8:30 - 9:30: Full breakfast is served at the restaurant. 9:30 - 9:45: Bill settlement and check out at reception at the first deck. 9:45 - 10:30: Disembark at Halong International Cruise Port.

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Limousine Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi – Halong by Expressway
  • Luxury cabin with Private Seaview Balcony & Shower
  • English Speaking Guide/Cruise Manager onboard
  • Welcome Drinks and Outdoor Jacuzzi
  • Entrance and sightseeing fees
  • Cooking Class, Night Squid Fishing & Morning Tai Chi

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, Personal Expenses
  • Holiday Surcharge. Other services are not listed above

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside.

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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