DAY 1 | HANOI – EXPLORE HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY

Exploring Halong Bay on the 5-star Amanda Luxury Cruise is a perfect choice for travelers who love adventure, want to experience authentic local culture, and discover the hidden gems of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay.

07:45 – 08:30 | Pick-up time

Our car will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for Halong Bay. (Only applicable for guests who booked Limousine or shuttle bus transfer).

11:30 – 12:00 | Arrive at Tuan Chau Port

12:30 | Transfer to Amanda Luxury Cruise

Transfer to Amanda Luxury Cruise by a tender boat (about 30-45 minutes).
Welcome drinks will be served, and our Cruise Manager will give a brief introduction about cruise safety and the detailed itinerary.

13:00 | Enjoy a delightful lunch

Lunch is served while Amanda Luxury Cruise starts sailing into Lan Ha Bay – an extension of Halong Bay, less touristy and more pristine. The cruise passes by famous sites such as Finger Islet, Candle Islet, and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.

15:30 | Explore Tra Bau Area

The cruise will take you to “Tra Bau” to enjoy kayaking and swimming. This is a famous filming location for the movie Kong: Skull Island in Quang Ninh in 2018.

17:00 – 18:00 | Sunset Party and Cooking Class

Return to Amanda Luxury Cruise and join the Sunset Party & Cooking Class.
Enjoy relaxing moments sipping Vietnamese traditional tea or coffee on the sundeck while watching the beautiful sunset and join our “HAPPY HOUR” program – Buy 2 get 1 free drinks.

Our chef will guide you in making traditional Vietnamese fried spring rolls, and you’ll get to taste your own creations afterward.

19:00 | Gala Dinner on the sundeck (weather permitting)

Enjoy a candle-lit dinner featuring local cuisine on the sundeck (weather permitting).

20:00 – 23:00 | SPECIAL EVENING ACTIVITIES

After dinner, enjoy the peaceful night scenery of Lan Ha Bay from the sundeck. You may also participate in evening activities such as the bamboo dance, traditional costume show “Footsteps of Heritage”, enjoy drinks at the Sky Bar (extra charge), herbal foot bath (free 1 set/room), massage (extra charge), or join the squid fishing program on a boat.

The cruise will anchor at a quiet area for overnight stay.

DAY 2 | LAN HA BAY – HA LONG BAY – HANOI

06:15 | Taichi session
A perfect time to re-energize and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the bay with a Taichi class on the sundeck. If you want to catch the sunrise, wake up between 5:30 – 6:00 depending on the season, with staff assistance.

06:30 – 07:00 | Light breakfast at the restaurant
Enjoy a light breakfast with tea, coffee, and pastries while the cruise heads to the next excursion.

07:15 | Depart for Quan Y Cave
Transfer by tender to Gia Luan Port and then by car (20 minutes) to Quan Y Cave.

08:00 | Explore Quan Y Cave

Quan Y Cave is a unique site that serves both as a historical relic and a powerful reminder of a heroic wartime era. Built inside a limestone mountain, the cave once functioned as a secret field hospital during the resistance war against the Americans. It was fully equipped with treatment rooms, a recovery area, and even a cinema for wounded soldiers.

09:00 | Return to the cruise

09:30 | Check-out procedure

09:45 | Early lunch at the restaurant
Guests enjoy a buffet-style early lunch at the restaurant on the second deck and settle any additional charges if incurred.

10:45 – 11:30 | Return to Tuan Chau Port
The transfer boat will take guests back to Waiting House No. 12, Tuan Chau Marina.

Thank you for choosing Amanda Luxury Cruise.
We hope to welcome you again on future journeys.
Goodbye and see you again.

PRICE

INCLUSIONS

• 01-night stay on a 5-star luxury cruise
• Welcome drink and cold towel
• Tea, coffee, bottled water, and in-room amenities as per standard
• Meals on board:
  • Day 1: Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 2: Light breakfast, Early lunch
• In-room foot bath tub and free herbal foot soak pack
• Fruit in all rooms
• Activities:
  • Kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau area
  • Visit to Quan Y Cave
  • Cooking class
  • Afternoon tea
• Wifi on board
• Free room decoration for birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons (upon request)
• Entrance fees
• Service charge and insurance as per sightseeing ticket policy

EXCLUSIONS

• Beverages
• Tips for tour guide and driver
• Personal expenses
• Airfare and airport transfers
• Shuttle bus from Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House
• Limousine service
• Other beverages and cigarettes
• Tips for staff
• Any other expenses not listed above