Sails the quiet side of Lan Ha Bay — no cave queues, no cruise traffic
Floating fishing village of more than 400 houses
Kayaking, bay swimming and a wild, empty beach
Sunrise over the karsts, then Tai Chi on the sundeck
Vietnamese cooking demonstration before dinner
Viet Hai ancient village in Cat Ba National Park by bike or electric car
Night squid fishing off the deck
Your itinerary
Day 1 · 12:00
Cai Beo Cruise Port
Our crew meets you at Cai Beo Cruise Port in Cat Ba town. Settle into your cabin, take a welcome drink, and get the safety and itinerary briefing.
Day 1 · 13:15
Lunch under way
Lunch is served as the boat pulls out into Lan Ha Bay, with the limestone formations opening up along the route.
Day 1 · 15:00
Ba Trai Dao or Dau Be
The cruise sails deeper into the quiet bay to either the Ba Trai Dao or the Dau Be area. Kayak up to the karst walls, take the tender through the rock passages, swim in the emerald water, or just have the wild beach to yourself.
Day 1 · 17:30
Cooking demonstration & dinner
Back on board to freshen up. Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the sundeck — you roll your own spring rolls — followed by dinner on board.
Day 1 · after dinner
Squid fishing under the stars
Drinks at the bar, the sundeck to yourself, or try squid fishing off the back of the boat. Overnight at anchor.
Day 2 · 05:00
Sunrise, then Tai Chi
Wake early for sunrise over the karsts — the bay at its most still. Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck at 06:30.
Day 2 · 07:00
Breakfast toward Viet Hai
Coffee or tea with the morning bay view, then breakfast in the dining room while the boat heads for Viet Hai village.
Day 2 · 08:00
Viet Hai ancient village
Cycle or ride the electric car through the rainforest tunnel into Viet Hai — a village of a few dozen houses inside Cat Ba National Park, still living at its own pace.
Day 2 · 10:00
Check out & set lunch
Check out of the cabin. A set lunch is served as the cruise sails back toward port.
Day 2 · 11:45
Disembark at Cai Beo
Back alongside at Cai Beo Cruise Port around 11:45 – 12:00.
Included
Boutique en-suite cabin with A/C and hot water
Welcome drink
All meals on board as per itinerary
English speaking guide on board
Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck
Kayaking
Bicycle or electric car in Viet Hai village
Bay entrance ticket and all authorised fees
Pick-up and drop-off in Cat Ba town centre / Beo Harbour
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, breakfast + set lunch on Day 2 — Vietnamese seafood menus cooked on board (seafood soup, beer-steamed shrimp, grilled squid, fried spring rolls, seasonal fruit). Breakfast is a spread of bread, crepes, stir-fried noodles, sausages, yoghurt, fresh fruit, tea and coffee. Vegetarian and vegan menus on request. Drinks are not included — there is a bar on board.
Sleep setting: Cruise cabin. Boarding and return: 12:00 Day 1 / 11:45 Day 2.
Before you book
Routes can change for weather or authority restrictions. Availability, guest requirements, pickup and final total are confirmed in writing.
Boutique cruise with 11 cabins: 8 Deluxe Double or Twin cabins with ocean views, and 3 Triple cabins on the second floor, two of them with a private balcony.
The exact cabin is assigned before payment. Physical boat capacity is not live availability.
Deluxe Double Ocean View
1 double bed (1.8 m)
Up to 2 guests · Ocean view
Bottled water · Toiletries: toothbrush, razor, shower cap, comb, shampoo and shower gel · Towels · Dry bag
Under 2: free. Ages 2–5: 50% of the adult base fare. Ages 6–15: ₫51,000 below the adult base fare. From 16: 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.