DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – SUNG SOT CAVE – TITOP ISLAND
07:45 – 08:30 – Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for transfer to Halong Bay (applicable to guests booking our transfer service).
11:30 – 12:00 – Arrive at No. 12, Tuan Chau Marina. You’ll be greeted by the cruise team in the lounge before completing the check-in process.
12:00 – Board the Amanda Legend Cruise. A refreshing welcome drink and cold towel await you as you check into your cabin. The cruise sets sail from Tuan Chau, offering panoramic views of Halong Bay’s limestone islets on the way to Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island.
Lunch is served in our elegant onboard restaurant.
14:30 – Visit Sung Sot Cave, the largest and most impressive grotto in the bay. Walk along shaded pathways and stone steps, then step inside to marvel at its extraordinary rock formations.
16:00 – Stop at Titop Island. Climb to the summit for a spectacular 360° view of Halong Bay or enjoy swimming in its crystal-clear waters.
17:30 – 18:00 – Return to the cruise for Sunset Party and Cooking Class. Sip tea or coffee on the sundeck while the sun sets over the tranquil bay. The chef will show you how to prepare a traditional floating rice cake, which you’ll also get to taste.
17:30 – 18:30 Happy Hour – Buy 2 drinks, get 1 free.
19:30 – Savor an outdoor dinner under the stars (weather permitting). If not, dinner will be served in the restaurant.
21:30 – Evening leisure: admire the peaceful night view of Halong Bay, enjoy a massage (extra charge), try a complimentary herbal foot bath in your cabin, or join onboard activities such as bamboo dancing, a traditional costume fashion show (Footsteps of Heritage), squid fishing, or cocktails at the Sky Bar.
The cruise anchors overnight in a calm and quiet area.
DAY 2: LUON CAVE – HALONG BAY – HANOI
06:15 – Begin the day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
06:30 – 07:00 – Light breakfast served: tea, coffee, fresh fruit, pastries, pho, and egg station.
07:30 – Cruise to Luon Cave. Enjoy kayaking or bamboo boat rowing among ancient rock formations.
08:30 – 09:30 – Return to the ship. Relax in your cabin, sunbathe on the sundeck, or take final photos of the bay.
09:30 – Check-out. Please place your luggage outside the cabin and return the room key at reception. The cruise staff will deliver your bags to the waiting area.
10:00 – Enjoy an early buffet lunch in the restaurant and settle any remaining bills.
11:00 – Arrive back 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.