DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – TITOP ISLAND – SUNG SOT CAVE
07:45 – 08:30 – Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for transfer to Halong (applicable to guests booking our transfer service).
11:30 – 12:00 – Arrive at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port. The cruise team will greet you warmly at the waiting lounge and assist with check-in.
12:00 – Step aboard Amanda Cruise, where you’ll be welcomed with a refreshing drink and cool towel before settling into your cabin. As the cruise departs from Tuan Chau Marina, enjoy the stunning scenery of Halong Bay with its iconic limestone islands while heading toward Luon Cave and Titop Island.
Lunch will be served in our elegant onboard restaurant during the voyage.
14:00 – Board the tender to visit Titop Island. Hike to the summit for panoramic views of Halong Bay or enjoy swimming in its crystal-clear waters.
16:00 – Explore Sung Sot Cave, one of Halong Bay’s largest and most impressive caves. With dramatic stalactites and stalagmites, the cave offers a unique natural wonder. The walk to its entrance is shaded by lush greenery, with stone steps that give you the sense of ascending into the sky.
17:30 – 18:00 – Return to the cruise for a Sunset Party and Vietnamese cooking demonstration. Savor a cup of tea or coffee on the sundeck while watching the golden sunset over the Bay. Learn how to prepare fresh spring rolls with the chef – and enjoy tasting your own creations.
17:30 – 18:30 – Happy Hour – Buy 2 drinks, get 1 free.
19:30 – Gala Dinner on the Sundeck (if the weather permit).
20:30 – After dinner, unwind on deck with the peaceful night views of the Bay. You may also join evening activities such as a complimentary herbal foot soak in your cabin, traditional bamboo dancing, cultural fashion performances, or squid fishing. Sky Bar drinks and spa services are available at extra cost.
The cruise will anchor overnight in a quiet area.
DAY 2: LUON CAVE – HALONG BAY – HANOI
06:15 – Begin your morning with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
06:30 – 07:00 – Enjoy a light breakfast of tea, coffee, pastries, and fresh fruit.
07:30 – Prepare for kayaking at Luon Cave. Paddle or raft around the striking limestone formations that have stood for thousands of years.
08:30 – 09:30 – Return to the ship. Relax in your cabin, enjoy the herbal foot soak prepared by the crew, sunbathe on the sundeck, or browse souvenirs on board.
09:30 – Check-out time. Please place your luggage outside the cabin and return your room key to the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your belongings to the pier. While waiting, you may continue shopping for Amanda Cruise gifts.
10:00 – Savor an early buffet lunch at the restaurant on the second deck and settle any bills.
11:00 – Disembark at 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.