DAY 1: HANOI – TUAN CHAU HARBOR – LAN HA BAY – DARK & BRIGHT CAVE
(Meals: Lunch, Dinner)
07:40 – 8:30 Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (for guests booking shuttle service with
Celina Cruise).
Note: For guests outside the Old Quarter, meeting point is Hanoi Opera House.
11:45 Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor.
11:45 – 12:00 Transfer by tender to Celina Cruise. Welcome by the Cruise Manager and crew,
followed by a safety briefing.
13:00 Enjoy a delicious lunch on the 4th floor while cruising into the stunning Lan Ha Bay –
an extension of Ha Long Bay with fewer boats and unspoiled scenery.
14:00 Relax and enjoy the beauty of Lan Ha bay while we are cruising
15:15 – 16:15 Visit Dark & Bright Cave on a bamboo boat rowed by local villagers (approx. 45
minutes). Enjoy the peaceful lagoon surrounded by towering limestone cliffs.
Life jackets and towels provided.
17:00 – 19:00 Happy Hour on the sundeck and Pool Party – enjoy a fruit platter, drinks, and the
magical sunset view.
(Buy 2 drinks, get 3rd drink for free).
18:00 Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Celina Cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam.
19:30 Indulge in a flavorful Signature Dinner (drinks excluded).
21:00 – 22:00 Evening activities:
Try squid fishing
Enjoy cocktails or wine at the bar
Relax, book a spa treatment, or stargaze on the sundeck
Day 2: VIET HAI VILLAGE – VAN BOI BEACH – ONBOARD ACTIVITIES
(Meals: Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Today we shall have a deeper exploration of Lan Ha Bay using our Small Day-Boat cruising through the multiple islands & islets, hidden beaches… also a short visit on bicycles to Viet Hai village, an isolated village in the very heart of Cat Ba National Park.
06:30 Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
07:00 – 08:00 Enjoy a light breakfast with tea, coffee, and pastries. Transfer to Viet Hai
08:30 Village by our Day Boat.
Prepare your swimsuit, sunglasses, sunscreen, and small cash if you’d like to buy drinks or souvenirs.
Towels are provided by the crew.
10:00 – 12:00 Go cycling a short trip of 4km to Viet Hai village – a small village in the midst of the jungle, surrounded by the high mountain ranges of Cat Ba National Park. The area has become popular with foreign tourists, without attracting the mass tourism so that it is still very rustic. For those who are not fancy with cycling will be arranged by electric car.
12:30 Enjoy a fresh lunch at a local restaurant in the village (drinks excluded).
13:30 Enjoy kayaking and swimming in the Ba Trai Dao area.
Life jackets & towels provided.
14:45 Return to the main cruise and freshen up.
15:30 Arrive to Celina Cruise.
17:00 – 18:00 Happy Hour with drinks and sunset views.
18:00 Enjoy another cooking demonstration on board.
19:00 Savor a delightful Dinner (drinks excluded).
20:30 After dinner reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, wine and cigars cellar or enjoy the landscape of the bay at night. Take one of our on-board activities like squid fishing, watching TV in your room. Stay overnight on Celina Cruise.
DAY 3: LAN HA BAY – TRA BAU AREA – HANOI
(Meals: Light Breakfast, Brunch)
06:30 Tai-chi exercise at 5th floor Sundeck to welcome a new day (Optional)
07:00 – 08:00 Light breakfast served at the restaurant.
Tea, coffee, and juices included.
08:00 Immerse yourself in the art of Tea Ceremony or enjoy a slow morning lounging on the cruise on the 6 floor.
09:00 Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin. Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure. Return the key card to reception.
09:15 – 10:15 Brunch is served at the restaurant on 4th floor.
10:30 Disembark from Celina Cruise.
11:30 Return to Hanoi by Limousine (service reserved)
15:00 – 15:20 Arrive in Hanoi