DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY
07:45 – 08:30 | Pick-up
Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for transfer to Halong (applicable to guests booking our transfer service).
11:30 – 12:00 | Arrival at Tuan Chau Port
12:30 | Boarding Amanda Luxury Cruise
Board a tender for a short transfer (30–45 minutes) to the cruise. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink while the Cruise Manager provides safety guidelines and outlines the program.
13:00 | Lunch on board
Savor a delicious lunch as the cruise sets course for Lan Ha Bay – a quieter, untouched extension of Halong Bay. The route passes remarkable landmarks such as Finger Islet, Candle Islet, and countless limestone pillars.
15:30 | Activities at Tra Bau
Visit the Tra Bau area for kayaking and swimming. This spot gained international fame as a filming location for Kong: Skull Island (2018).
17:00 – 18:00 | Sunset Gathering & Cooking Demonstration
Return to the ship for sunset viewing and a hands-on cooking session. Relax with Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck, enjoy the “Happy Hour” (buy 2, get 1 free), and learn how to prepare traditional fried spring rolls under the guidance of the chef.
19:00 | Gala Dinner on the sundeck (weather dependent)
Delight in a candle-lit dinner showcasing Vietnamese specialties in an open-air setting (weather permitting).
20:00 – 23:00 | Evening Highlights
After dinner, soak up the calm night scenery of Lan Ha Bay. Guests can join cultural performances such as the bamboo dance and “Footsteps of Heritage” costume show, enjoy cocktails at the Sky Bar (extra charge), indulge in a complimentary herbal foot bath (1 set/room), book a massage (extra charge), or try squid fishing. The cruise will anchor overnight in a tranquil area.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – HALONG BAY – HANOI
06:15 | Morning Taichi
Begin the day with a revitalizing Taichi session on the sundeck while enjoying the serene morning views. Sunrise lovers are encouraged to wake up around 5:30 – 6:00, with staff assistance if needed.
06:30 – 07:00 | Light Breakfast
Start the morning with tea, coffee, and pastries as the cruise makes its way to the next destination.
07:15 | Transfer to Quan Y Cave
Disembark by tender at Gia Luan Port, then continue by car (20 minutes) to Quan Y Cave.
08:00 | Discover Quan Y Cave
Explore this historical wartime site hidden within a limestone mountain. Once a secret field hospital during the American War, the cave featured treatment rooms, recovery wards, and even a cinema for injured soldiers.
09:00 | Return to the cruise
09:30 | Check-out
09:45 | Early Lunch
Enjoy a buffet lunch at the onboard restaurant before completing any final payments.
10:45 – 11:15 | Back to Tuan Chau Port
A tender will return guests to Waiting House No. 12, Tuan Chau Marina.
11:30 – Return to Hanoi if you booked the transfer service.
15:00 – 15:30 – Drop-off at your address in Hanoi Old Quarter or the meeting point.