Velar of the Sea 2D1N Cruise Explore Halong and Lan Ha Bay

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1HA NOI – TUAN CHAU HABOR – LAN HA BAY – DARK & BRIGHT CAVE ( L,D )⌄

   At 11:45 AM, arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and transfer by tender boat to board the Velar of the Seas Cruise. After a warm welcome and safety briefing by the Cruise Manager and crew, enjoy a delicious lunch while cruising through the peaceful and less crowded Lan Ha Bay, a hidden gem next to Halong Bay. Admire stunning limestone landscapes as the cruise begins. After lunch, take a short break before joining your first activity of the trip.

   In the afternoon, the cruise takes you to Bright Cave, where you’ll explore a tranquil round lake by bamboo boat, rowed by local fishermen, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and lush greenery. After returning to the cruise around 17:00, relax and enjoy the stunning bay views as the ship sails to its evening anchor point. From 17:30 to 18:30, join the Sunset Party at Velar Sky Bar, with fresh fruits, snacks, and Happy Hour drinks at great prices. Don’t miss the breathtaking sunset over Lan Ha Bay. At 18:00, participate in a fun Vietnamese cooking class, followed by a Signature Dinner at 19:15 in the cruise’s elegant restaurant. In the evening, from 20:45 to midnight, unwind with cocktails, try squid fishing, watch a movie, book a spa treatment, or simply relax under the stars on the rooftop sundeck — the perfect end to your first day aboard the Velar of the Seas luxury cruise.

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight on 5 star cruise

2. 2LAN HA BAY – TUAN CHAU HARBOR( B,L )⌄

   Start your day early at 05:30 by greeting the sunrise on the sundeck. Join a gentle Tai Chi session to warm up your body or simply relax with a cup of tea, coffee, or juice while taking in the breathtaking early morning views over Lan Ha Bay. From 06:00 to 06:40, enjoy a light breakfast with pastries, tea, and coffee served in the restaurant. At 06:45, begin your morning adventure with a kayaking tour around the peaceful Tra Bau Floating Village, one of the most authentic and scenic spots in the bay perfect for nature lovers and photographers.

   09 30: It time to back to Tuan Chau habour. Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland. After a final early brunch and a last goodbye from our crew at 10:45 -11:00, you will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch