Sapphire Cruise 2 days/1 night

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay (L/D)

8:00 – 8:45 – Pickup will be offered at your hotel which is located in Hanoi Old Quarter or at Hanoi Opera House (If you book our transfer service).

11:45 – 12:00 – Welcome at the waiting room, 26 Tuan Chau Harbor in Halong Bay.

12:00 – You will be transported to Sapphire Cruise on a tender boat. Upon arrival, you will be warmly greeted and offered a complimentary drink. The crew will then provide a mandatory safety briefing, after which you can check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time to explore the vessel or simply relax and admire the enchanting scenery.

13:15 – As Sapphire Cruise embarks on its journey, savor a delightful lunch featuring fresh seafood and Vietnamese cuisine, expertly prepared by one of Halong Bay’s finest chefs.

15:00 – After nearly two hours of cruising through the serene bay, passing by numerous islands and islets, you will arrive at the perfect location for kayaking amidst stunning limestone karst landscapes. The cruise will not take you to crowded, small beaches for swimming. Instead, you will stop in the middle of the bay, allowing you to jump into the water, perform backflips, or somersaults.

16:30 – Continue cruising and capture breathtaking photos of the bay’s beauty from sundeck.

17:00 – Join a cooking class on the sundeck, where the guide will teach you how to prepare a traditional Vietnamese dish – spring rolls.

17:45 – Partake in the Sunset party, relishing fresh fruit and mingling with fellow group members while enjoying soft, melodic music.

19:00 – Indulge in a special dinner featuring fusion cuisine, skillfully crafted and beautifully presented.

20:30 – Free time for your leisure.

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/Br)

05:45 – The most enchanting time of day in Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to join Tai Chi session. Unwind with an early morning cup of tea, coffee, or juice while taking in the endless, miraculous scenery unfolding before your eyes.

06:30 – Enjoy a light breakfast in restaurant, which includes pastries, tea, and coffee.

7:00 – 8:15 – Explore the captivating Dark & Bright Cave and its surrounding islets in local rowing boats, revealing a wild and mysterious beauty in the heart of this World Heritage site. Return to Sapphire Cruise afterward.

09:15 – 9:30 – Check out of your cabin as the cruise approach the mainland.

09:45 – Enjoy your brunch on the boat.

11:00 – Board the tender boat and return to the harbor, where your return trip vehicle awaits to transfer you back to Hanoi.

11:45 – The tour concludes at Tuan Chau Harbor in Halong.

Note: Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Halong Bay/Lan Ha Bay.

USD/pax  (Valid until December 31, 2024)

Group Tour:

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• Free of charge for 1 infant/cabin. The 2nd infant is charged at the price of a child 4-8 years old (Sharing bed with parents)
• Children from 4 to under 8 years old: 75% of adult rate (Sharing bed with parents)
• Child from 9 years must pay the full adult rate

Cancellation by Customer

• More than 30 days before arrival: 0% of total tour price.
• Within 15 days to 30 days before arrival: 10% of total tour price.
• Within 7 days to 15 days before starting time: 50% of total tour price.
• Within 3 days to 7 days before starting time: 75% of total tour price.
• Within 3 days before starting time: 100% of total tour price.

Cancellation due to bad weather

• Have lunch onboard and without bay cruising: 25 USD/pax
• Have lunch onboard and using cruise for day cruising: 85 USD/pax
• 03-day 02-night itinerary, but using day boat till 4:00 PM for the 2nd day: Charged 83% of 3-day 2-night’s rate
• 03-day 02-night itinerary, but shortened to 02-day 01-night itinerary: Charged as 02-day 01-night itinerary
• Used transfer service: As transfer service rate