Elite of The Seas Top Luxury Cruise to Halong Bay 3 Days 2 Nights

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1HANOI - HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY - OVERNIGHT CRUISE (L/D)⌄

   1. FOR GUESTS BOOKING THE TOUR FROM HANOI: Pick-up is available from hotels or stays inside the Hanoi Old Quarter between 8:30 AM and 8:45 AM. The journey to Halong Bay takes approximately 2–2.5 hours via the expressway. 2. FOR GUESTS BOOKING THE TOUR FROM HALONG: Please make your own way to Block 24, Tuan Chau Marina and arrive by 11:30 AM at the latest for cruise boarding. IMPORTANT: Guests arriving after the cruise has left the port will need to arrange and pay for a speedboat transfer to the cruise themselves.

   11:30–11:45 AM: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, complete check-in and registration procedures. Around 12:15 PM: Transfer to Elite of the Seas by speedboat. Around 12:45 PM: Board the cruise and complete the cruise check-in. Around 1:00 PM: Enjoy lunch on board. Around 2:00 PM: Receive your cabin key and check in to your cabin.

   3:00–5:30 PM: Gather at the reception area and join a kayaking excursion to explore the tranquil waters of Halong Bay. 4:00–6:00 PM: Head to the sundeck for drone photography with the cruise, subject to weather conditions. 5:30 PM: Enjoy a relaxing sunset party on board. 6:00 PM: Take part in a Vietnamese cooking demonstration, followed by Happy Hour from 6:00–7:00 PM. 7:00 PM: Savor a delicious dinner on board. Overnight on the cruise in Halong Bay. Attention: Please keep all valuable and important belongings, including passports, wallets, and jewelry, safely in your cabin safe or entrust them to the reception on the 2nd floor.

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight on board

2. 2LAN HA BAY FULL DAY EXPLORE & VIET HAI VILLAGE - OVERNIGHT CRUISE (B/L/D)⌄

   5:45–6:15 AM: Enjoy the sunrise and join a golf class on the golf course. 6:15–6:35 AM: Take part in a Tai Chi session while enjoying the peaceful morning atmosphere. 6:45–7:30 AM: Have breakfast at the restaurant, followed by free time to relax on board. 9:45 AM: Enjoy a delicious buffet at the restaurant. 12:30–4:30 PM: Visit Viet Hai Village by electric car or bicycle, then enjoy swimming and relaxing on the natural beach at Ba Trai Dao Area in Lan Ha Bay. 4:30–6:00 PM: Return to Elite of the Seas and relax on board. 6:00–7:00 PM: Join a cooking demonstration by the swimming pool, enjoy Happy Hour, and admire the sunset from the Sky Bar. 7:00 PM: Savor dinner on board. 8:30 PM: Try squid fishing at the aft of the cruise or relax at the swimming pool, mini-golf course, spa, and other onboard facilities.

   **Viet Hai Village** is a peaceful and remote village nestled in the heart of **Cat Ba National Park**, offering a glimpse into traditional rural life in Vietnam. Surrounded by lush greenery and limestone mountains, the village features simple homes with bamboo structures and thatched roofs, creating an authentic and tranquil atmosphere away from the busy tourist areas.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight on board

3. 3LAN HA BAY - HA LONG BAY -TUAN CHAU PORT - HANOI (B/L)⌄

   5:45–6:15 AM: Enjoy the sunrise and join a golf class. 6:15–6:35 AM: Take part in a Tai Chi session. 6:45–7:30 AM: Enjoy breakfast on board. 7:45–8:45 AM: Gather at the reception area and visit Dark & Bright Cave by local rowing boat. 9:30–9:45 AM: Pack your luggage and leave it in front of your cabin door, then return the cabin key to the reception counter.

   9:45 AM: Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the restaurant. 10:45 AM: Settle any personal expenses, such as beverages, spa services, and other extras. 11:10 AM: Return to the mainland by speedboat. 11:45 AM: Arrive back at the harbor and complete the cruise journey.

   AFTER return to TUAN CHAU PORT, FOR THE GUESTS BOOK TOUR FROM HALONG will finish at the port.

   FOR GUESTS BOOKING THE TOUR FROM HANOI: After the cruise, guests will take a limousine van back to Hanoi. Our driver will drop you off at your original hotel/stay or another location within the Hanoi Old Quarter between 2:15 PM and 2:30 PM.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch