Morning 

8:00 - 8:30: This is the time for hotel pick-up in Hanoi and transfers to Halong Bay, only for those who book the shuttle bus (charged separately from the cruise's price, book in the next step).

11:45 - 12:30: Welcome you to Heritage Lounge at No.28 of Tuan Chau Marina, enjoy refreshments before boarding the cruise. Embark and enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a cruise briefing, safety instructions, and check-in to your suite.

Lunch is served at L’indochine Restaurant while the cruise travels leisurely to Lan Ha Bay. You may enjoy a tasty meal and admire the stunning view from the luxury restaurant. 

Afternoon

Start your afternoon journey in Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) (depending on the weather) or Tra Bau. This unspoiled area has crystal-clear water and a magnificent landscape, which is ideal for you to take stunning photos. Guests can try kayaking or simply swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the bay for around 1 and a half hours.

After a fantastic time, we'll return to the boat to admire the stunning sunset from the sundeck with a cocktail on hand. Later, you can have afternoon tea and join an interesting Vietnamese cooking class with our chef.

Alternatively, you may join the Happy Hour (from 17:00 to 19:00) and enjoy the amazing scenery when the sun slowly dips under the horizon over the Gulf of Tonkin.

Evening

Enjoy a luxury royal-themed dinner with excellent local cuisine to fill back your energy. Afterward, it’s your leisure time to admire the night beauty of the bay, sip a cocktail, try your luck with squid fishing, or simply rest in your cabin after a long day.

Morning

Wake up all your senses with Vovinam training on the sundeck, a perfect activity to improve your health. After that, we can have a light breakfast in the restaurant.

You can choose a luxurious breakfast, especially served in the swimming pool on the 3rd floor (from 6:30 - 8:30). Note: Maximum for 2 groups of guests with under 6 guests for each group (with surcharge).

The next stop is the mysterious and beautiful Dark & Bright Cave. Let’s get on a bamboo boat tour to explore the mysterious cave and feel the beauty of the nature surrounding you.

After visiting the pretty cave, you'll return to Heritage Cruise Halong Bay to pack your luggage and prepare to check out at 9:00 - 9:30. Have brunch in the restaurant while the ship returns to the port.

10:30 - 11:30: Return to Tuan Chau Port and disembark the cruise. You can wait for the pick-up service in the waiting lounge.

Afternoon

If you book the transfer car (with an extra fee), you will reach your hotel in Hanoi around 14:30 - 15:00 at the end of the trip.

Morning

8:00 - 8:30: A driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter by limousine bus (book in the next step with an extra fee) and depart to Halong Bay - A Wonderful Heritage of the World.

11:45 - 12:30: You will get out of the car at the Heritage’s waiting lounge at Tuan Chau Port. Then transfer by speedboat to get to the main cruise. Get on board, enjoy your welcome drink as you receive cruise briefing and safety instructions, and check in your suite.

Lunch is served at L’Indochine Restaurant. Let’s taste the delicious meal and contemplate the magnificent sceneries made from the limestone mountains of Lan Ha Bay.

Afternoon

The cruise ship approaches the stunning Ba Trai Dao (if weather permits) or the Tra Bau. This secret hideaway has beaches, caves, and coves, plus the spectacular natural beauty of about 400 islands. You can try kayaking to discover the magnificent area or swim in the bay's crystal-clear water to chill out.

After fantastic activities, travelers return to the boat to relax. You can take a dip in the pool, enjoy afternoon tea, or join an interesting Vietnamese cooking class.

Evening

The restaurant will offer a memorable dining experience with local food in an intimate and romantic setting. Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck (the bars are open until late), or try your hand at squid fishing.

Morning

Let's begin your new day with the Vovinam training, then enjoy some warm coffee, tea, and pastries before having a full breakfast at Le Tonkin restaurant.

Then, you'll get on a small dayboat to Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island. This unspoiled fishing village attracts many tourists who love to explore nature. You can ride a bicycle or travel by electric car through rice paddies to explore traditional old houses and the local life here.

You also have a chance to have lunch at a local restaurant in Viet Hai Village. After a fulfilling meal, return to the cruise and continue the trip to Lan Ha Bay.

Afternoon

The next stop is the gorgeous Ba Trai Dao Islet, where you can explore the secret trail and beaches, enclosed by vertical cliffs (if the weather and tide permit). Or else, the ship will take you to Tra Bau for relaxing activities like swimming and kayaking.

Afterward, get back on board to admire the stunning sunset scenery from the cruise sundeck with some cocktails, and beer. Then, you can participate in an interesting cooking class and learn about Vietnamese cuisine.

Evening

The restaurant will offer memorable fine dining with tasty local food in a royal-themed setting for guests. Then, you may enjoy nightlife activities: admire the bay's night beauty, sip a cocktail, try night squid fishing, or rest in your cabin.

Morning

Enjoy the last day and the incredible sunrise in the middle of the majestic bay on the sundeck, or exercise with vovinam training. Refill your energy with a light breakfast on board.

The last activity in this journey is exploring the gorgeous Dark and Bright Cave by bamboo boat. Let's enjoy the sparkling stalactites on the ceiling and feel the soul of the surrounding nature.

After the cave excursion, return to Heritage Cruise Halong Bay, pack your luggage, and check out from 9:00 to 9:30. Enjoy a delicious brunch while cruising back to the mainland.

10:30 - 11:30: Get back to Tuan Chau Marina and disembark for your onward journey. While waiting for the pick-up service to your next destination, enjoy the comfort of our lounge.

Afternoon

For guests who have booked the limousine service (extra fee needed), a driver will pick you up to take you to your hotel in Hanoi. Around 14:00 - 14:30, we reach your hotel in Hanoi Old Quater. End of the journey!