About Stellar of the Seas Cruise
Peaceful, luxurious, and sophisticated, Stellar of the Seas Cruise crew always works carefully to create an authentic experience on your special visit to Halong Bay. With an aesthetic design and luxurious vibe, it combines 22 elegant and spacious cabins on 1st and 2nd decks. Each cabin comes with a private balcony or large sun terrace and a bathtub.
A luxurious restaurant, a panoramic bar, a wine and cigars cellar and a mini golf club are just some highlights among numerous amenities. Set on the 3rd deck, the Stellar of the Seas dining restaurant has a capacity of up to 60 seats, both indoors and outdoors. With a romantic style, it offers a 5-star cuisine excursion on your plate.
Separated from the restaurant, the panoramic bar provides a cluster of fine wines and non-alcoholic drinks. What could be better than a little corner of intimacy where you can enjoy peaceful moments and take slow conversations with your beloveds and friends. Sipping a stunning cocktail in the fresh air, looking over the seasonal swimming pool and the emerald sea is the best way to enjoy the leisure hours on the ship.
Apart from the spectacular itinerary, Stellar of the Seas always makes service a top priority with a professional crew who guarantees your stay memorable and unique.
4 things that we love most about Stellar of the Seas Cruise
- Ultra-luxury cruise
- Short transfer time from Hanoi (only 2.5 hours)
- Mini-golf course on board available
- Triple and family cabin available
8:10Our shuttle bus picks you up in Hanoi Old Quarter Area (extra charge). The journey takes about 2-2.5 hours via new expressway.
NoonArrive at Tuan Chau marina. Embark on the cruise. You will be welcomed with complimentary drink and introduced a cruise briefing, safety instruction by the captain. Time for check in procedures and refreshment. The cruise sets sail while you are served a hearty lunch.
AfternoonJoin us for a typical lunch in the luxury dining room with indoor or outdoor dining area. Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind and continue cruising through Con Vit islet, Thumb islet and Gia Luan habour where belonged to Cat Ba area. Enjoy the stunning view of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets while we sail towards Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi). You can choose to explore the cave yourself on kayak or on local bamboo boat rowed by the locals. Heading back toward the sleeping area.
Early EveningReturn to the cruise to admire magnificent sunset on the sundeck while enjoying a Sunset party. You can choose to socialize with other groups of tourists or simply watch the sunset and unwind in the seasonal swimming pool or in our golf course.
EveningEnjoy a well-rounded BBQ dinner outside the swimming pool area with fresh food. Indulge yourself with a wide selection of cocktails in the panoramic bar or participate in onboard activities including games, movies, mini-golf, and squid fishing. Massage services are also available. Overnight on board.
- Meals included:Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Hanoi
Early MorningEarly-birds are welcomed to attend Tai Chi demonstration on the sundeck which helps to focus the mind, condition of the body and full charge your energy.
MorningYou will be served with a light breakfast at the restaurant. Then experience kayking at Ao Ech Area for around 1 hour.
Mid-morning9:30 am – Time for checking out.
NoonVietnamese cuisines lunch is served at 10:00am. Then, return to the shore and disembark the cruise. Our transfer vehicle drives you back to Hanoi. Arrive at your hotel at around 15:30.
Important Notes
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
- Trip cancellation due to bad weather in Halong Bay:
- The cancellation decision is made by Management Board of Halong 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.
- 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 4-7 will pay extra charge 50% of adult rate. Children from 7 to 11 year old will pay extra charge of 75% adult rate.
- Children 12 and above must pay full fare as adult.
- Shuttle bus: $35/person (adults and children round trip). Pick up point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House
- Peak Season Surcharge: Surcharge 20% cruise rate for Lunar New Year (28, 29, 30/01/2025) (3 nights)
- Transfer from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Pier and back (transfer time approximately 2.5 hours)
- Airfares, and Hotel Accommodation
- Visa to Vietnam
- Beauty Spa Services and Massage
- Beverages and Tobacco
- Tax, tips and other Personal Expenses
- 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
- Kayaking
