Spend your day in style aboard a premium boat. Expect first-class service, stunning views, and activities like kayaking, swimming, and cave exploring—all with less travel time, more bay time.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Ride in comfort with round-trip limousine transfers
Cruise through Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay on a premium catamaran
Enjoy a gourmet lunch prepared by an award-winning chef
Kayak or take a bamboo boat into Bright & Dark Cave
Swim, slide, or relax in the secluded Frog Pond area of Lan Ha Bay
Join a fun Vietnamese cooking demonstration on deck
Watch the sun set with tea, cakes, and fruit as you cruise back
ITINERARY
7:45 – 8:30 AM: Our English-speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter. Due to morning traffic and multiple stops, please be ready and patient during this time window to help ensure a smooth start.
10:00 – 10:15 AM: Take a short break to stretch, use the restroom, or grab a snack. It’s also the perfect time for a quick coffee before continuing the journey.
11:30 – 11:45 AM: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina. Our team will welcome you aboard with a complimentary drink and a quick briefing before we set sail into the stunning waters of Ha Long Bay.
12:00 – 1:00 PM: Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by our award-winning chef. Choose from fine wines, refreshing cocktails, and cold beers available at the bar.
Note: Complimentary water is served throughout the cruise. Other beverages are available for purchase.
2:00 – 3:00 PM: Kayaking or Bamboo Boat Ride – Bright & Dark Cave
Paddle through a serene grotto into a private lagoon, surrounded by limestone cliffs. Learn the legends of Ha Long Bay from your guide before returning to the boat.
3:15 – 3:45 PM: Frog Pond – Swimming in Lan Ha Bay
Dive into the emerald waters, enjoy the water slide and trampoline, or simply relax on the beach and take in the breathtaking scenery.
4:00 PM: Discover the secrets behind one of Vietnam’s most famous dishes. Learn the ingredients, techniques, and even roll your own Vietnamese summer rolls—fun and flavorful!
4:30 PM: Unwind with complimentary tea, fresh fruit, and cakes as the sun sets over the bay. The perfect way to end your journey on the water.
5:45 – 6:00 PM: We arrive back at the marina and board the limousine for our return trip to Hanoi. One brief rest stop included.
8:00 – 8:30 PM: Arrive back at your hotel in the Old Quarter. Thank you for choosing The Halong Catamaran—your unforgettable journey ends here, but the memories last forever.
DIRECT BOOKING RATES
$ 70
SCHEDULES
Everyday
DURATION
FULL DAY
NEED TO KNOW
Pick-up: 07:45–08:30 AM at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Drop-off: 8:00–8:30 PM (subject to traffic)
Kayaking/bamboo boat is optional and included
Vegetarian meals available upon request in advance
Rest stops included on both legs of the journey
Tour may be adjusted due to weather or weekend walking zones in Hanoi
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
INCLUSIONS
Lunch on board
Welcome drinkKayaking or bamboo boat to visit the Dark and Bright Cave
Floating floats, slides, swimming
Outdoor JacuzziCooking demonstration
Sunset Ceremony: Teas, fruit juice, fresh fruit, and cakes from 16:00 to 17:00
Entrance and sightseeing fees
English speaking guide
Complimentary drinking water on lunch
On board insurance
Modern Limousine transports passengers two-way on the highway from the Opera House or Hanoi Old Quarter - Tuan Chau – Hanoi
EXCLUSIONS
Beverages not mentioned aboveFood or drink ordered at the short rest stopAny other services not mentioned aboveService tax and fees Surcharge for public holidays
