7:30 am to 8:30 am: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Along the way to Halong Bay we will stop for a short break in an arts and crafts centre. Here you are able to watch the produce being made and grab a snack to eat
12:00 Arrive at Bhaya Cruise Centre on Tuan Chau Island.
12:45 Board the boat and start your journey. Enjoy welcome drinks during the itinerary and safety briefing from your Cruise Manager.
13:00 Let the vacation begin with a delicious lunch as the boat cruises through Ha Long Bay passing Chicken Rock and Titov Island.
14:30 Swim or hike Titov island
16:00 Optional: Traditional massage (chargeable), sunbathing on board or swimming.
17:00 Bar opens for Happy Hour with buy one get one free on drinks.
17:30 Traditional Vietnamese cooking and fruit carving demonstration on sundeck(in the restaurant in case of inclement weather) while boat cruises to overnight anchorage area
19:00 Set menu dinner is served in the restaurant.
21:00 Free time or squid fishing at reception, or relaxing at the bar
06:15 Start off your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck, with complimentary tea and coffee.
07:00 Enjoy breakfast while the boat cruises further through the beauty of Ha Long.
09:00 Discover Surprise Cave, one of the largest caves in Halong with amazing stalactites and stalagmites
10:30 Return to the boat to relax on board.
12:00 Enjoy lunch while it heads towards Ha Long Bay.
14:30 Visit Virgin Grotto by kayaking
17:00 Head back to the boat to relax on board. Bar opens for Happy Hour with buy one get one free on drinks.
17:30 Traditional Vietnamese cooking and fruit carving demonstrations on the sundeck (in the restaurant if the weather is not suitable) while Bhaya cruises to overnight anchorage area
19:00 Dinner is served in the restaurant.
21:00 Free time or squid fishing at reception, or relaxing at the bar.
Child from 0 - 4 Years old is free of charge. Sharing the same bed with parents
Child from 5 - 11 years old = 75% Adult`s cost. Private Bed (extra Bed) within the same cabin as parents
Child from 12 - up = 100% Adult`s cost. Private Bed (extra Bed) within the same cabin as parents
Triple Cabin = 3 Persons sharing one Cabin (01 Double Bed + 01 Single Bed). 3rd person pays 50% extra
Family connecting door cabin = 2x Double Cabin price
Peak season surcharge: + 25% on Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12 and Lunar New Year`s Eve.
Cruise itinerary and schedule are subjected to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions without prior notice. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
In some cases, due to operation issues, a transfer to our day boat – Bhaya Sprit (a wooden junk with lounge, dining room and sundeck) at around 8.45 am on the second day is mandatory.
Meals on-board are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests with any special food preferences, allergies, or dietary requirements should advise us at least one (01) week prior to the cruise date.
Advance registration is required with your full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in, otherwise boarding permission may be denied by the port authority.
Wi-Fi is available on-board free of charge on the terrace deck. However, interruptions are to be expected due to the nature of the internet signal at sea.
There will be a 20 minute break each way from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay for those who are using our transfer service. Food, beverages and souvenirs will be available for purchase. It is the only place on the way where passengers and the driver can use clean toilets. There is no pressure or obligation to buy anything.
More than 7 days prior to check-in: free of charge
7 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rate
From 6 to 3 days prior to check in: 50% of total rate.
Less than 3 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rate.
No-Show: 100% of total rate.
Refund will take up to 7 working days
Cancellation due to bad weather conditions:
In the event of bad weather the Management Board of Halong bay will assess if a cancellation is necessary on the morning of departure. If such a cancellation is necessary we will make alternative travel arrangement for you on request or offer a full refund in accordance with the cruise policy