Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

The Halong Catamaran Luxury Day Cruise with Pick up

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Bai Chay. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise through Halong Bay and the quieter Lan Ha Bay
  • 02 Enjoy a premium Vietnamese seafood lunch on board
  • 03 Explore the Bright-Dark Cave area by kayak or bamboo boat
  • 04 Swim at Frog Pond in Lan Ha Bay
  • 05 Join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration on board
  • 06 Relax with afternoon tea, fruit, and cakes at sunset
  • 07 Pickup service available in Bai Chay and Halong area

Spend a day cruising in style aboard a luxury catamaran through the spectacular seascapes of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Designed to blend modern comfort with elegant surroundings, this day cruise offers a relaxed way to experience one of Vietnam’s most iconic coastal regions from the water.

Along the way, enjoy a premium lunch on board, explore the Bright-Dark Cave area by kayak or bamboo boat, and take time for swimming at Frog Pond. The experience also includes a Vietnamese cooking demonstration and a sunset tea break with cakes, fruit, and tea as you sail back.

Spend a day cruising in style aboard a luxury catamaran through the spectacular seascapes of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Halong, Cát Bà Island
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

With the pick-up option, we will collect you in the Tuan Chau Area, please be ready at your hotel lobby.

We depart from Tuan Chau Harbor, Please come here before 11.30 AM, Our guide will welcome you and help you to check in on the cruise*11:30 – 12:00:Boarding The Cruise at Tuan Chau Harbor, Halong Bay. Starting cruising and passing Halong Bay to Lan Ha Bay (less tourist area).

12:00– 13:00 Lunch On Board 14:00 - 15:00 Kayaking or Sitting on Bamboo Boat to Visit the Bright-Dark Cave 15:15 - 15:45 Frog Pond, Swimming-Lan Ha Bay 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 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 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.

17:30 – 18:00 DisembarkLan Ha Bay is made up of around 300 karst islands and limestone sea rocks and can be found southeast of Cat Ba Island. As a geological extension of Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay is equally as beautiful although it is less visited, and less inhabited and therefore has the extra appeal of being a more peaceful place.The Gulf of Tonkin in North Vietnam has been an attractive landscape for both domestic and foreign tourists who are interested in the stunning beauty of the Vietnam Sea. Located in between Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, Day and Night Cave is an ideal suggestion to discover a masterpiece of creation in a famous world heritage. Let’s explore what is waiting for you in Dark and Light Cave!

Dark and Light Cave is located in the reservation area of Cat Ba Biosphere Reserve, which is in the bordering region of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay.

Thanks to the favorable location, Dark and Light Cave and the surrounding area include all the outstanding traits of two bays: the specific geological characteristics of Halong Bay and the diversity of the Cat Ba Islands.

In the nearby area of Dark and Light Cave, you can find some famous fishing villages, where the fishermen live in harmony with nature, not only exploiting the natural potential but also preserving marine life.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Bai Chay. 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private Car between Halong Area and Cruise
  • 6-hours exploration through Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay
  • Welcome Drink and Afternoon Tea Break on Boat.
  • Premium Lunch Meal with Vietnamese Seafood
  • Entrance fees and English Speaking Guide as program
  • Kayaking or Bamboo Boat, Cooking Class and Water Slide

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, Personal Expenses & Tips
  • 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
  • FOR THE GUESTS BOOK TOUR WITH TRANSFER ONLY: We can pick up all the guests around Halong City or Halong International Cruise Port at 10h45 AM then transfer to Catamaran Cruise

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Bai Chay.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Bai Chay.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Bai Chay..

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