Day 1: Hanoi – Halong – Lan Ha Bay
Morning: Get picked up from your hotel (in or near Hanoi Old Quarter and not included in cabin price). Pick up time is between 8:30 – 9:00 am. Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Ha Long. The road trip takes around 2.5 hours.
Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Marina, passengers will be welcomed by hospitable staff at Orchid Cruise’s lounge. After enjoying a special cup of tea, around 12.15pm, Orchid tender will transfer tourists to the main boat Orchid Cruise.
Afternoon: After check-in onboard, you will receive cruise briefing and safety instructions. Lunch will be served in the luxury restaurant on board – as you savor the exquisite Vietnamese and international cuisines, the cruise will slowly head pass beautiful islets in Ha Long Bay such as Da Chong, Con Vit, and Gia Luan.
Stop at Dark-Bright Cave to kayak and admire the serene beauty of the bay. If weather permits, another option is to visit Ba Trai Dao Beach – one of the most beautiful beaches in Lan Ha Bay. You can unwind on the sandy beach, kayak, and swim in the crystal-clear water.
Later return to our cruise to watch the amazing sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Cooking demonstration will be held on board, or enjoy our happy hour (buy 1 get 1) at our Bar.
Evening: Around 7:15pm, dinner will be served. Then, you can take a rest in your own room after a long day of interesting activities, enjoy the seascapes of the Bay at night or if you are into socializing, take a climb up on the top deck, try squid fishing, or watch a movie in the restaurant.
- Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Morning: Early risers can enjoy the spectacular beauty of Ha Long Bay in the early morning and take part in Tai Chi class. After breakfast, tourists will visit Trung Trang Cave – an untouched cave nestled in the forested mountain on Cat Ba Island. Back on Orchid Cruise for check-out schedule from 9:45 – 10:00 am. A delightful brunch will be catered. Around 11:30am, the cruise returns to Tuan Chau Marina, tourists disembark and say goodbye to the cruise.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch
Important Notes
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
- Trip cancellation due to bad weather in Ha Long Bay:
- The cancellation decision is made by Management Board of Ha Long Bay on the day of the trip in case of bad weather conditions. In such case, we will make alternative travel arrangement for you on request or offer refund in accordance with the cruise policy.
5 things that we love most about Orchid Classic Cruise
- Exclusive departure port – only 2.5 hours from Hanoi
- Unique routing
- Extremely spacious cabin (36-72sqm)
- Luxury decoration
- All cabins have balcony and bathtub
- More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
- From 30 to 11 days prior to check-in: 15% of total rates
- From 10 to 7 days prior to check in: 30% of total rates.
- Less than 7 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
- No-Show: 100% of total rates.
- Cancellation notice must be in written form and send to us via email. Refund will be processed between 5-7 business days.
- Check in on board: 12:10pm
- Check out: 11:35am
- Return Hanoi: 2:30pm
- The FOC rate for children under 4 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. Only 1 (one) child under 4 years old traveling with two (2) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin.
- Children from 4-11 will pay extra charge 75% of adult rate.
- Children 12 and above must pay full fare as adult.
- Peak season surcharge: Surcharge $50/person for Gala dinner applies if guests stay on board on December 24th and/or December 31st 2024 and Lunar New Year 2025 (28, 29, 30, 31/1/2025)
- Shuttle bus: $40/ adult and $30/ child round trip. Pick up point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House
- On the second day you will travel on day boat and do not have access to mother boat and your cabin until later in the afternoon.
- Transfer from Hanoi to Cruise Pier and back – can be booked online
- Airfares, and Hotel Accommodation
- Drinks and other personal expenses
- Visa to Vietnam
- Beauty Spa Services and Massage
- Beverages and Tobacco
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Surcharge for New Year, Christmas
- Taxes & Service Charges
- Welcome Cocktail
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
- Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
- Luxury en-suite Bathroom
- Meals on board during cruise program
- Tai Chi Session
- Cooking Class
- Insurance
Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi city and go directly to Ha Long Bay or return. This is the most comfortable trip for you. It’s also our recommendation whenever you are looking for a transfer from Hanoi city to Ha Long Bay or return. You will save a lot of time traveling and waiting.
