Signature Cruise

from $151 $193

Duration

3 days, 2 days

Max People

Min Age

Tour Type

Group

Overview

Signature Cruise is a 4-star wooden junk boat from the Athena Group. First launched in 2013, this cruise offers modern amenities and Renaissance-style designs. Customers can expect high-quality service and personalized assistance with the Signature and join an overnight tour of Halong Bay’s stunning landscapes around Bai Tu Long Bay.

All 12 cabins on the Signature junk boat are decorated in a vintage Western style with full amenities such as a jacuzzi bathtub, personal safebox, hand-crafted wooden furniture, and air conditioning. Additionally, all rooms are set up with complimentary water, tea, coffee, and fresh fruit.

Highlights

Traditional wooden junk boat
Cruising through the off-the-beaten-track Bai Tu Long Bay
Broad cabins with private balconies and jacuzzi

What’s Included

Luxury en-suite cabin
Welcome drink upon arrival.
Tea, Coffee & Fruits in the room.
Full board meals: welcome lunch buffet, set menu dinner, light breakfast and a brunch buffet.
Free usage of the outdoor swimming pool in Sundeck (Athena Cruises)
Halong Bay Tour Ticket.
Various activities: morning Tai Chi class, cave visiting by rowing boat, squid fishing, swimming and kayaking.
English and Vietnamese-speaking tour guide onboard.
Onboard insurance and service charges.

Airfares, land transfers from and to Ha Long Bay
Spa & Massage treatment services.
Beverages, Tips & Personal expenses
Other services not clearly mentioned.
V.A.T tax
Surcharge for entrance fee (follow the government’s law)

Policy

Cancellation by Customer

More than 21 days before check-in: FREE of charge
From 11 to 20 days before check-in: 30% of total rates
From 7 to 10 days before check-in: 50% of total rates
Less than 7 days before check-in & no Show: 100% of total rates

Cancellation due to bad weather

If the cancellation be announced by the Management Board of Halong Bay, depend on the timing of the cancellation, following policies will be applied:

Before departure from Hanoi to Halong Bay (none of the services has been used): 100% refund.
During the trip (some services have been used: transfer, lunch, day trip, hotel in Halong, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
The trip be cut down from 2 nights to 1 night, tourists will be charged a 2 days/1 night trip, plus other used services, the rest will be refunded.
The final cost will be confirmed by your consultant via email. In all cases, please contact us directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you with all of our best!

Children Policy

Children under 5 years old sharing the full price cabin with adults: Free of charge (Limited to 1 child/1 cabin), from 2nd children: charged 50% adult (without extra bed)
From 5 to under 11 years old: 01 Child stays in the double/twin cabin with 2 adults: charged 75% adult.
From 11 years old: Children from 11 years old will be charged as adults. Two children below 11 years stay in a private cabin are charged at 100% of the full cabin rate.
Charged 100% for the third person using an extra bed

Itinerary

Tour 2 Days 1 Night

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Day 1 Hanoi - Bai Tu Long Bay - Vung Vieng Fishing Village

Morning

8:00 - 8:30: A limousine picks up guests who book the transfer service in Hanoi Old Quarter (book in the next step with an additional fee), then transfers to the Signature waiting lounge in Halong International Harbour.

12:00: Arrive at the Signature Lounge, where you will process the check-in procedure and transfer to Signature Royal Cruise by tender. Enjoy a welcome drink while the captain is briefing you about safety instructions and the itinerary, then check in your cabin.

A fresh seafood lunch will be served as a cruise sailing through the extraordinary limestone karst landscapes of Bai Tu Long
Bay - a hidden gem of Halong Bay Complex.

Afternoon

First, you will explore Vung Vieng ﬁshing village, which has a reputation for culturing pearls. This village has a charming beauty, clearly showing the cultural colors of the life of fishermen in North Vietnam. Here we have time to discover the daily life of local people by kayaking.

Return to Signature Cruise and relax in your free time. Join the sunset party with Happy Hour (Buy one, get another). Alternatively, you can participate in a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Vietnamese food.

Evening

Having a delicious set menu dinner at the restaurant on board. Be free to take part in nighttime activities such as squid fishing, drink cocktails in bars, and more.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Signature Cruise

Day 2 Thien Canh Son Cave - Halong International Harbor - Hanoi

Morning

Start the day with Tai Chi sessions. Relax with a cup of tea, coffee, or juice, and watch the miraculous scenery of the bay at sunrise. Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant, so let’s have a nice meal to recharge your energy.

Visit the gorgeous Thien Canh Son Cave at the center of Bai Tu Long Bay. Here, the stalactites and stalagmites are in many shapes and sizes, each with its beauty, and all of them combine to draw a colorful picture inside the cave.

After exploring the picturesque cave, back to the cruise to process the check-out procedure at 9:00. Then, an early brunch will be served for you while the boat cruises toward the port.

10:45: Reach the Halong International Harbour, transfer to the mainland by tender, and disembark. After that, get on a shuttle bus and return to Hanoi.

Afternoon

Have a rest on your bus while our driver transfers you back to Hanoi (book in the next step with an additional fee). Arrive at your hotel around 15:00 - 15:30. Your trip ends here.

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

Accommodation: NA

Tour 3 Days 2 Nights

Day 1 Hanoi - Bai Tu Long - Vung Vieng Fishing Village

Morning

8:00 - 8:30: Our driver will pick up guests who book the transfer service (book in the next step with an additional fee) in Hanoi Old Quarter and then go to the Signature waiting lounge in Halong International Harbour.

12:00: You will process the check-in procedure at the cruise's lounge and then get on a tender to transfer to Signature Cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink while listening to the captain's briefing about safety instructions and the itinerary. Check in your cabin after that.

Go to the restaurant on board for a fresh seafood lunch. Witness extraordinary limestone karst landscapes as the boat sails to Bai Tu Long Bay.

Afternoon

We will explore the pretty Vung Vieng ﬁshing village by kayaking. Here, you not only witness the magnificent landscape of the bay but also have an opportunity to discover the interesting life of fishermen.

In the late afternoon, get back on board and take your time to unwind in the bay's magnificent scenery. Afterward, you can join the sunset party with the Happy Hour deal and participate in a cooking class to learn how to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes.

Evening

Relish a special dinner at the restaurant on board. Spend the night by participating in evening activities: squid fishing, playing board games, and trying cocktails in the bar.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Signature Cruise

Day 2 Full Day at Cong Dam Area

Morning

Attend the sunrise Tai Chi class on the sundeck and enjoy the stunning view of the bay in the morning. Have a buffet breakfast with the best local coffee brand and fresh fruit juices.

Transfer to the cruise's day boat to discover a rustic area in Bai Tu Long Bay - Cong Dam, best known for its stunning islands and pretty beaches. Enjoy kayaking, swimming, or relaxing on the crystal-clear sandy beaches here.

Return to the day boat and have lunch with traditional Vietnamese dishes.

Afternoon

Transfer to the main Signature Cruise and get your relaxing time as we cruise to our overnight area. Massage service is available; you can contact the cruise manager to book in advance.

You can rest on the sundeck and witness the most brilliant sunsets in the bay. Let's participate in Happy Hour (Buy one, get one free) at the cruise bar and join a Vietnamese cooking class afterward.

Evening

Enjoy a flavorful dinner in the restaurant, then have leisure time. The entertainment services are available: board games, bar services, or squid fishing. Stay overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Signature Cruise

Transfer to the day boat on day 2

Day 3 Thien Canh Son Cave - Halong International Harbor - Hanoi

Morning

Participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions to refresh. Watch the miraculous scenery of the bay at sunrise and relax with a cup of tea, coffee, or juice. Light breakfast will be served at the cruise's restaurant.

After that, you will explore the magnificence of Thien Canh Son Cave. The stalactites and stalagmites in this cave come in various forms and sizes, each with its unique beauty, and they all combine to create a beautiful image.

Return to the cruise to process the check-out procedure around 9:00, then have brunch at the restaurant while sailing back to the harbor.

10:45: Reach Halong Port and get on a tender to return to the pier, then disembark. You can relax in the waiting lounge before returning to Hanoi.

Afternoon

Our driver will pick you up at the waiting lounge and get back to Hanoi (book the transfer with an additional fee). Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi at approximately 15:00 - 15:30. End of the trip.

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

Accommodation: NA

Cabin Rooms

Junior Suite

All six cabins are on the first deck. The two rooms in the middle of the ship have an area of 26m2, and the two front compartments have a smaller size of 19.5m2. This suite contains 04 twin-bed cabins and 02 double-bed cabins.

Cabin size: 25.0 m2

Bed size: Double (1m8*2m)/ Twin (2 x 1m1*2m)

Max Person: 2

Senior Suite

Four Senior Suites are on the 2nd deck. Like the Junior Suite, this suite owns an en-suite jacuzzi bathtub. Moreover, each cabin has a private balcony to receive sunlight and breeze.

Cabin size: 28.0 m2

Bed size: Double (1m8*2m)

Max Person: 2

Exclusive Family Suite

The Exclusive Family suite is on the 2nd floor. This spacious suite is perfect for a group and a family. In addition, this room also has a private sun terrace with a 270-degree view of Bai Tu Long Bay.

Cabin size: 32.0 m2

Bed size: Double (1m8*2m) & Single (1m1*2m)

Max Person: 3

Elite Family Suite

The Elite Family Suite includes 02 connecting rooms on the 2nd deck. This large room is suitable for groups or families. Being equipped with comfy amenities, the cabin also has a jacuzzi, an airy lounge, etc.

Cabin size: 45.0 m2

Bed size: Double (1m8*2m)

Max Person: 4