IIndulge in Lanha bay: 3-day All-inclusive cruise – Amanda Luxury Cruise

Highlights:

• • Kayaking and Swimming at Tra Bau Area
  • Explore Quan Y Cave – a living witness of history on Cat Ba Island
  • Explore Cat Ba Island such as: Viet Hai Village, Ba Trai Dao beach
  • Enjoying delicious meals on board
  • Participating in fun activities: The cruise also offers a variety of activities, such as squid fishing, cooking classes, and tai chi.

DAY 1 | HANOI – EXPLORE HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY

Exploring Halong Bay over several days aboard the 5-star Amanda Luxury Cruise is an excellent choice for travelers who love adventure, wish to experience authentic local culture, and explore the hidden beauty of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay.

07:45 – 08:30 | Pickup Time
Guests are picked up from hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and depart for Halong Bay (applicable for guests who have booked the Limousine or shuttle bus service)

11:30 – 12:00 | Arrive at Tuan Chau Port

12:30 | Transfer to Amanda Luxury Cruise
– Transfer to the Amanda Luxury Cruise via a tender boat, taking approximately 30-45 minutes.
– Guests are welcomed with a welcome drink, and our cruise manager will introduce the safety policies and detailed itinerary of the trip.

12:30 | Transfer to Amanda Luxury Cruise
Lunch is served as the Amanda Luxury Cruise sails into Lan Ha Bay—a lesser-known extension of Halong Bay. The cruise will pass by famous landmarks such as Finger Islet, Candle Islet, and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.

15:30 | Explore Tra Bau Area
Our cruise will take you to visit “Tra Bau” to experience kayaking and swimming, exploring the Tra Bau area—a famous filming location for the movie “Kong: Skull Island” in Quang Ninh in 2018.

17:00 – 18:00 | Sunset Party, Cooking Class
– Guests return to the Amanda Luxury Cruise to participate in two activities: Sunset Party & Cooking Class. Enjoy relaxing moments sipping traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck in a wonderful natural setting and watch the sunset with the “HAPPY HOUR” program—Buy 2 get 1 free drinks.
– The chef will guide guests in making traditional Vietnamese spring rolls, after which guests can enjoy the dishes they have prepared themselves.

19:00 | Gala Dinner on the Sundeck (weather permitting)
Guests will enjoy a local cuisine dinner with candles and flowers on the ship’s deck (weather permitting).

20:00 – 23:00 | SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
After dinner, guests will enjoy the peaceful scenery of Lan Ha Bay at night on the deck. Guests can also participate in evening activities such as bamboo dancing, the “Footsteps of Heritage” ethnic fashion show, and enjoy drinks at the Sky Bar (additional charge), herbal foot soaking (free 1 foot soak package per room), and massage (additional charge) or participate in squid fishing programs on the tender.

The boat anchors in a quiet area for overnight stay.

DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – VIET HAI VILLAGE – CAT BA ISLAND

06:15 | Tai Chi Class
This is the perfect time to recharge and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the bay with a Tai Chi session on the deck. If you want to catch the sunrise, wake up between 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, with advice from our staff.

06:30 – 07:15 | Enjoy a Light Breakfast at the Restaurant
Enjoy a light breakfast at the restaurant area with tea, coffee, and pastries as the cruise moves to the next sightseeing point.

08:30 | Explore Cat Ba Island – Lan Ha Bay
A small boat picks up guests to travel through Lan Ha Bay to Viet Hai village dock. Cycle a short distance of about 5km to Viet Hai village—a small village nestled in the old forest, surrounded by high mountains of Cat Ba National Park. This area has become popular with foreign tourists but still hasn’t attracted mass tourism, so it remains very pristine. If you don’t like cycling, you can take an electric car.

12:00 | Enjoy Lunch
The boat anchors at a beautiful and quiet spot for lunch.

13:00 – 14:00 | Kayaking around Tai Queo Cave Area
Guests will kayak with the guide around Tai Queo Cave area, a cave that goes through the limestone mountain to reach a lake surrounded by limestone mountains, likened to the “Dragon’s Eye.”

14:00 – 14:30 | Swimming at Ba Trai Dao Area
The boat moves to Ba Trai Dao Beach. Guests are free to swim in this clean and beautiful area.

16:00 – 16:30 | Return to Amanda Luxury Cruise
– Enjoy fun moments on the sundeck, savoring a plate of fresh fruits on the way through the overnight area of large cruises at Tra Bau.

17:00 – 18:00 | Sunset Party, Cooking Class
– Return to the 5-star Amanda Luxury Cruise and relax on the boat. It’s sunset time in Lan Ha Bay. There’s something magical about the sunset—not just the colors but also the feeling, the atmosphere, the temperature. How you feel at a certain moment. Enjoy the “Sunset Party” and “HAPPY HOUR”—Buy 2 get 1 drink.
– The cooking presentation is an onboard activity that helps passengers not only enjoy exquisite cuisine but also learn more about Vietnamese cooking culture. The ship’s chef will instruct and guide you on how to make traditional Vietnamese dishes like spring rolls and enjoy the dishes you make.

19:00 | Gala Dinner on the Sundeck
Enjoy delicious local dishes prepared and served by our excellent onboard service team, and enjoy the night scenery on Lan Ha Bay.

20:00 – 23:00 | SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
After dinner, guests will enjoy the peaceful scenery of the bay at night on the deck. Guests can also participate in evening activities such as herbal foot soaking (free), bamboo dancing, the “Footsteps of Heritage” ethnic fashion show, and enjoy drinks at the Sky Bar (additional charge) and massage (additional charge), admire the peaceful scenery of Lan Ha Bay at night, and participate in squid fishing programs on the tender.

The boat anchors in a quiet area for overnight stay.

DAY 3 | LAN HA BAY – HA LONG BAY – HANOI

06:15 | Tai Chi Class
This is the perfect time to recharge and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the bay with a Tai Chi session on the deck. If you want to catch the sunrise, wake up between 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, with advice from our staff.

06:30 – 07:00 | Enjoy a Light Breakfast at the Restaurant
Enjoy a light breakfast at the restaurant area with tea, coffee, and pastries as the cruise moves to the next sightseeing point.

07:15 | Depart for Quan Y Cave
Transfer by tender to Gia Luan Pier, then take a 20-minute car ride to Quan Y Cave.

08:00 | Explore Quan Y Cave
Quan Y Cave is a special structure, both a historical relic and a mark of a glorious wartime period. Built inside a limestone mountain, the cave was once a secret field hospital during the resistance against the US, fully equipped with treatment rooms, recovery areas, and even a cinema for wounded soldiers.

09:00 | Return to the Ship

09:30 | Check-out Procedures

09:45 | Enjoy an Early Lunch at the Restaurant
Guests enjoy a buffet early lunch at the 2nd-floor restaurant and settle any additional charges if applicable.

10:45 – 11:30 | Return to Tuan Chau Port
– The tender will take guests back to Waiting Lounge No. 12 at Tuan Chau Pier.
– The ship docks. Guests can use the cycling service to explore Tuan Chau Island (applicable for guests using the shuttle bus) after completing check-out procedures at the waiting lounge.

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Thank you for using the services of the 5-star Amanda Luxury Cruise.
We look forward to welcoming you again on our cruise.

Farewell and see you on future journeys.

Inclusions:

• • 01-night stay on a 5-star luxury cruise
  • Welcome drink and cold towel
  • Tea, coffee, bottled mineral water, and amenities according to room standards
  • Meals on board:
    • Day 1: Lunch, Dinner
    • Day 2: Light breakfast, lunch on the transfer boat, Dinner
    • Day 3: Breakfast, Light lunch
  • Foot soak basin in the room and free herbal foot soak bag
  • Fruits in all rooms
  • Activities:
    • Kayaking and swimming in the Tra Bau area
    • Explore Quan Y Cave
    • Cooking class
    • Afternoon tea
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Free room setup for birthdays (if any), wedding anniversaries, honeymoons
  • Sightseeing tickets

Guests are encouraged to bring

• Swimwear for kayaking and swimming
• Waterproof phone bag
• Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
• Sandals and sports shoes
• Passport (or copy) / ID card / citizen ID / birth certificate (for those without ID)

EXCLUSIONS

• Beverages
• Tips for tour guide and driver
• Personal expenses
• Airfare and airport transfers
• Shuttle bus from Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House
• Limousine service
• Other beverages and cigarettes
• Tips for staff
• Any other expenses not listed above

ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

Itinerary may change without prior notice due to force majeure, weather conditions, or Lan Ha Bay management regulations.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Cruise itinerary may change due to weather and other conditions without prior notice.
• Swimming and kayaking activities may be cancelled due to bad weather. Unused services are non-refundable.
• Meals served on board include seafood, Vietnamese, and international cuisine. Any special dietary requests or allergies must be notified at least 2 days prior to departure.
• Full registration is required including full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number, and visa expiry date for all passengers.
• Wifi is only available in the restaurant/bar area, and internet connection is limited due to the geography of Lan Ha Bay.