Lan Ha OvernightArrive at 07:00, freshen up in a rest room with a shower, taxi to Beo Harbour for the 12:10 boarding — then 1 night in a deluxe seaview cabin with jacuzzi, water slide and kayaking.
Overnight sleeper bus to Cat Ba — a cabin bus from Sapa, a standard sleeper from Cao Bang. Pick-up point and exact departure time are confirmed with your request.
The bus drops you at the Cat Ba bus station around 07:00.
Cat Ba Outdoors arranges a rest room with a shower in town for the morning (not an overnight room). Breakfast in town is at your own cost.
Taxi to the harbour for the cruise's 12:10 boarding.
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.
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.
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.
Back on board, make use of the cruise's jacuzzi and slide system.
Enjoy a traditional cooking class with the chef and tour guide, then the sunset party while watching the beautiful sunset on the bay.
Delicious local food prepared and served by our wonderful onboard catering staff — a delightful meal in an intimate, romantic setting.
Enjoy the bay landscape at night from the top deck, relax with drinks from the bar, try your hand at night squid fishing, or join a fun karaoke session with friends and family. Overnight on the cruise. Day One program ends around 23:00.
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.
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, seeing their homes and the village school. Return to the boat for check-out procedures.
Enjoy a delightful lunch while the boat cruises back.
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.
After disembarking at Beo Harbour around 12:00, lunch in town at your own pace, then the 15:30 bus to Hanoi (arrives about 19:00). Prefer Ninh Binh? Pick the bus or the limousine to Ninh Binh in the booking panel — the price follows your choice.
Included: lunch + dinner on Day 1, light breakfast + lunch on Day 2 — delicious local food prepared and served by the onboard catering team. Beverages are not included (bar onboard). Complimentary bottled water in the cabin.
Routes can change for weather or authority restrictions. Availability, guest requirements, pickup and final total are confirmed in writing.
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