Aqua Classic Cruise — Ha Long Bay, 3 Days 2 Nights
Three days on the classic Ha Long route: Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island, a day kayaking Trinh Nu Cave and swimming at Ba Trai Dao, Luon Cave on the way home.
Aqua Classic Cruise — Ha Long Bay, 3 Days 2 Nights
48 hoursBoutique · 22 cabins: Standard, Deluxe, Suite & Family · up to 48 guestsEasy
Experience highlights
Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave and Titop Island on Day 1
A full day on a smaller boat: Trinh Nu and Rooster caves by kayak, then Lan Ha Bay for a swim at Ba Trai Dao beach
Luon Cave by kayak or a rowed bamboo boat on the last morning
Two sunsets on the sundeck, cooking demonstration, fusion set dinners
Outdoor Jacuzzi whirlpool on deck, restaurant and bar on board
Tai Chi at sunrise, karaoke and squid fishing after dinner
Boards at Aqua's own lounge in Tuan Chau International Marina
Your itinerary
Day 1 · 11:45
Check-in at Tuan Chau
Meet the Aqua Classic team at the Aqua lounge in Tuan Chau International Marina and check your luggage in before boarding — bring your passport or ID card for check-in.
Day 1 · 12:10
Welcome on board
The cruise manager and crew welcome you with the signature welcome drink, a safety briefing and the plan for the trip.
Day 1 · 12:30
Lunch under way
Lunch is served in the restaurant as the boat heads into Ha Long Bay and the limestone islands close in.
Day 1 · 14:15
Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave
The boat stops at Bo Nau (Pelican) Cave in the core World Heritage area; a tender takes you across to Sung Sot, the largest cave in Ha Long Bay.
Day 1 · 16:00
Titop Island
On by tender to Titop Island: swim, relax on the beach or climb the steps to the top for the panoramic view of the bay.
Day 1 · 17:00
Sunset on the sundeck
Back on the boat as it moves to the overnight anchorage — the sundeck for sunset and the sunset party.
Day 1 · 18:00
Cooking demonstration
The head chef demonstrates traditional Vietnamese dishes.
Day 1 · 19:15
Dinner
A fusion set menu in the restaurant.
Day 1 · 20:45
Evening on board
The bar, karaoke in the restaurant, squid fishing off the stern or the sundeck under the stars. Overnight at anchor.
Day 2 · 06:30
Tai Chi and breakfast
Tai Chi on the sundeck, then breakfast as the boat moves between the islands.
Day 2 · 08:00
Day boat to Trinh Nu Cave
Transfer to a smaller boat with a briefing from the guide, past Man's Head and Horse Saddle islets to Trinh Nu (Virgin) Cave and Rooster Cave.
Day 2 · 09:30
Kayaking
Explore Trinh Nu Cave and Rooster Cave by kayak, then head for the Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) area of Lan Ha Bay.
Day 2 · 12:00
Lunch
Back on the boat for a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
Day 2 · 13:00
Swim at Ba Trai Dao
Free swimming at Three Peaches beach.
Day 2 · 14:00
Pearl farm
Past Frog islet and Devil's Face islet to a pearl farm — or Me Cung Cave if you have already visited a pearl farm.
Day 2 · 15:00
Back to Aqua Classic
Sunset party or free time on the way back; dinner at 19:15, then the bar, sundeck, karaoke or squid fishing. Overnight on board.
Day 3 · 06:00
Tai Chi at sunrise
Tai Chi on the sundeck as the boat cruises towards Luon Cave; a light breakfast follows at 06:30.
Day 3 · 07:15
Luon Cave
Through Luon Cave by kayak or in a bamboo boat rowed by a local boatman — endemic plants and the limestone formations of the bay.
Day 3 · 09:00
Check-out
Back on board, pack and leave your luggage outside the cabin; the crew takes it ashore for you.
Day 3 · 09:45
Brunch to the marina
Brunch in the restaurant while the boat cruises back.
Day 3 · 10:45
Tuan Chau
Disembark at Tuan Chau International Marina — late morning; the exact time is confirmed together with your cabin.
Included
Standard cabin, two adults sharing
Meals as per the itinerary: two lunches, two dinners, two light breakfasts and one brunch
Welcome drink on boarding
Tea and coffee in the cabin
Sunrise Tai Chi and the Vietnamese cooking demonstration on deck
Kayaking
Entrance fees for the sights on the itinerary
Cabin decoration for a proposal, honeymoon or anniversary — tell us when you book
Birthday cake if your birthday falls on the departure date
Evening squid fishing
Cruise guide on board
Wi-Fi on board — the signal is weak out in the bay
Daily karaoke at the restaurant
Onboard insurance and service charges
Not included
Drinks — there is a bar on board
Transfer between Hanoi and Tuan Chau — bookable as an add-on (limousine or shuttle bus), pickup from Old Quarter hotels or the Hanoi Opera House at 08:00
Accommodation before or after the cruise
Single, triple or family cabins, cabin upgrades and extra beds — quoted on request
Public-holiday and gala-dinner supplements — quoted on request for those dates
Tips and personal expenses
Anything not listed under What's included
Meals
Included: two lunches, two dinners, two light breakfasts and one brunch — lunch on board on Day 1, a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the day boat on Day 2, set-menu dinners in the restaurant. Standard menus are served to all guests — tell us about allergies or dietary requirements at least 3 days before departure. Drinks are not included; there is a bar on board.
Sleep setting: Cruise cabin. Boarding and return: 12:00 Day 1 / 10:45 Day 3.
Before you book
Routes can change for weather or authority restrictions. Availability, guest requirements, pickup and final total are confirmed in writing.
Day 2: breakfast, Vietnamese lunch on the day boat, set dinner
Day 3: light breakfast, brunch
Drinks not included
Cabin preferences
Aqua Classic Cruise
A boutique cruise ship on four decks with four cabin classes: Standard, Deluxe, Suite and Family Suite.
The exact cabin is assigned before payment. Physical boat capacity is not live availability.
Standard Cabin
1 double bed · 2 single beds
Up to 3 guests · Sea view
Deck 1
Air conditioning · In-room safe · Kettle · Tea and coffee in the cabin · Free water in the cabin · Fruit in the cabin · Slippers · Hairdryer · Life jackets · Smoke detector
Air conditioning · In-room safe · Kettle · Tea and coffee in the cabin · Free water in the cabin · Fruit in the cabin · Slippers · Hairdryer · Life jackets · Smoke detector
Air conditioning · In-room safe · Kettle · Tea and coffee in the cabin · Free water in the cabin · Fruit in the cabin · Slippers · Hairdryer · Life jackets · Smoke detector
Air conditioning · In-room safe · Kettle · Tea and coffee in the cabin · Free water in the cabin · Fruit in the cabin · Slippers · Hairdryer · Life jackets · Smoke detector
Under 5: free within the operator’s cabin allowance. Other children and non-standard occupancy: operator quote. From 11, adult fare rules apply.
Child rates, solo occupancy, extra cabins and special nights are checked for your selected date. Cabin photographs follow the exact operator class references. The cabin class is a preference until availability and arrangement are confirmed.
