Included
- Deluxe cabin with A/C and en-suite bathroom
- All meals on board as itinerary
- Complimentary bottled water in the cabin
- Welcome drink
- Kayaking
- Cooking demonstration
- Squid fishing
- English speaking guide
Heritage Bay Overnight Cruise — 3 Days 2 Nights
Two nights on the heritage bay — Ba Trai Dao, Dark & Bright Cave by day boat, Cong Tau and Dau Be island areas, Viet Hai village
Heritage Bay Overnight Cruise — 3 Days 2 Nights57 hoursDeluxe seaview cabins · A/C · en-suite bathroomsEasy
Experience highlights
- Two nights in a deluxe seaview cabin on the bay
- Untouched sailing route: Cat Ba Island – Coc Ngoi islet – Cua Dong – Ba Trai Dao
- Full Day 2 by daily boat: Dark & Bright Cave and the Cong Tau / Dau Be island areas
- Kayaking through hundreds of limestone islands
- Sundeck jacuzzi and water-slide system, cooking class and sunset party
- Night squid fishing and karaoke on the top deck
- Viet Hai ancient village by bicycle through the rainforest tunnel
Your itinerary
- Day 1 · 07:10
Hanoi – Hai Phong (Beo Harbour)
You are collected from Hanoi Old Quarter and take the highway to Beo Harbour (in Cat Ba town, Hai Phong), arriving around 11:30–11:45, then rest at the waiting room for about 10–15 minutes.
- Day 1 · 12:10
Board the cruise
Our tour guide picks you up and we board the cruise after finishing all cruise papers. Check in, enjoy a Welcome Drink and receive the cruise brief and safety instructions from the crew and Cruise Manager.
- Day 1 · 12:30
Lunch on the untouched route
Lunch is served while we continue the journey via the islets — amazing limestone karst formations rising out of the sea. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via Cat Ba Island – Coc Ngoi islet – through Cua Dong to the Ba Trai Dao area.
- Day 1 · 14:30
Kayak, swim & snorkel at Ba Trai Dao / Bright & Dark Cave
The cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay and arrives at the Ha Long Bay area, surrounded by extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Visit the Ba Trai Dao Beach area or the Bright and Dark Cave and islets by kayak, explore the cave system, swim in the crystal-clear water, walk on natural sand beaches, or snorkel with specialized equipment.
- Day 1 · 16:45
Jacuzzi & water slide
Back on board, make use of the cruise's jacuzzi and slide system.
- Day 1 · 17:15
Cooking class & sunset party
Enjoy a traditional cooking class with the chef and tour guide, then the sunset party while watching the beautiful sunset on the bay.
- Day 1 · 19:15
Dinner on board
Delicious local food prepared and served by our wonderful onboard catering staff — a delightful meal in an intimate, romantic setting.
- Day 1 · 21:00
Night on the bay — squid fishing & karaoke
Enjoy the bay landscape at night from the top deck, relax with drinks from the bar, try night squid fishing, or join a fun karaoke session. Overnight on the cruise. Day One program ends around 23:00.
- Day 2 · 06:00
Sunrise & breakfast on the bay
Begin the new day with photos or the sunrise from your cabin window or the sundeck. Breakfast is served at 07:00 amid the peaceful beauty of the bay.
- Day 2 · 08:30
Day boat: Dark & Bright Cave — Cong Tau — Dau Be island areas
Leave the big cruise and transfer to a daily boat to discover another side of Ha Long Bay and the Dark & Bright Cave. Enjoy the beauty of hundreds of limestone islands, kayaking to discover the Dark & Bright Cave OR the Dau Be island area. Lunch is served on the day boat, then we cruise to another part of Lan Ha Bay.
- Day 2 · 15:30
Happy Hour back on board
Return to the cruise to relax and enjoy the Happy Hour deals on drinks.
- Day 2 · 19:00
Dinner on board
Delicious local food prepared and served by the onboard catering staff — an intimate, romantic dinner setting.
- Day 2 · 21:00
Second night on the bay
The bay at night from the top deck — drinks from the bar, night squid fishing, karaoke with friends and family. Overnight on the cruise. Day Two program ends around 23:00.
- Day 3 · 06:00
Sunrise & light breakfast
Begin the day with a cup of coffee, photos, or the sunrise from your cabin window. Enjoy a light breakfast amid the delightful, peaceful beauty of the bay.
- Day 3 · 08:00
Viet Hai ancient village by bicycle
The cruise takes you to Viet Hai ancient village on Cat Ba Island — hop on a bicycle (electric car also available) through a rainforest tunnel to a village nestled in a valley deep in the national park. Visit a traditional house and greet local inhabitants at their daily work. Return to the boat for check-out procedures.
- Day 3 · 10:45
Lunch while cruising back
Enjoy a delightful lunch while the boat cruises back.
- Day 3 · 11:45
Disembark at Beo Harbour
Return to the quay side in the south of the bay and disembark. We bid farewell at the port around 12:00 — end of the cruise program.
- Day 3 · 15:45
Back in Hanoi
Arrive at your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the 3-day 2-night overnight cruise.
Not included
- Bus Hanoi – Cat Ba
- Bus Cat Ba – Hanoi
- Beverages
- Tips & other personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions
Meals
Included: lunch + dinner on Day 1, full board on Day 2 (breakfast + lunch + dinner), light breakfast + lunch on Day 3 — local food prepared fresh on board. Beverages are not included (bar onboard, Happy Hour deals on Day 2). Complimentary bottled water in the cabin.
Sleep setting: Cruise cabin. Boarding and return: 12:10 Day 1 / 11:45 Day 3.
Before you book
Routes can change for weather or authority restrictions. Availability, guest requirements, pickup and final total are confirmed in writing.
Read booking termsYour cruise at a glance
Check-in
12:10 Day 1
Check-out
11:45 Day 3
Route
- Beo Harbour
- Cat Ba Island – Coc Ngoi islet
- Ba Trai Dao area
- Bright & Dark Cave
- Day 2 by day boat: Cong Tau, Dau Be
- Viet Hai village
Activities
- Kayak, swim and snorkel
- Sundeck jacuzzi and water slide
- Sunset cooking class
- Full day of kayaking by day boat
- Happy Hour on deck
- Viet Hai village by bike
Cabin
- 10 Deluxe seaview cabins on 3 decks
- Private balcony and panoramic bathtub
- Double (2 guests) or Family/Twin (3)
- A/C, en-suite bathroom
- Bottled water in the cabin
Facilities
- Three decks
- Sundeck jacuzzi and water slide
- Bar on board (drinks not included)
- Karaoke
Meals
- Day 1: lunch, dinner
- Day 2: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Day 3: light breakfast, lunch
- Happy Hour deals on Day 2
- Drinks not included
Heritage Bay Cruise
Launched in September 2025: three decks and ten cabins, each with a private balcony and a panoramic bathtub.
The exact cabin is assigned before payment. Physical boat capacity is not live availability.
Deluxe Double Cabin with Seaview
1 double bed
Up to 2 guests · Sea view · Private balcony
Private bathroom with a modern standing bathtub
Price and arrangement on request
Ask about this class
Deluxe Family or Twin Cabin with Seaview
1 double bed + 1 single bed
Up to 3 guests · Sea view · Private balcony
Private bathroom with a modern standing bathtub
Price and arrangement on request
Ask about this classChildren and cabin arrangements
Under 4: free. Ages 4–10: 75% of the adult base fare. From 11: adult base fare. Supplements are checked separately.
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.