Sapphire Cruise 3 days/2 nights

DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG – 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 – Arrival at the Tuan Chau Harbor in Halong Bay.

12:00 – Board Sapphire Cruise via a tender from the wharf. Enjoy a complimentary welcome drink. The crew will conduct a safety briefing, and then you’re free to check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time to explore the vessel or admire the breathtaking scenery.

13:15 – As Sapphire Cruise begins to cruise, relish a special lunch featuring fresh seafood and delicious Vietnamese cuisine prepared by one of the finest chefs in Halong Bay.

15:00 – After nearly 2 hours of cruising and exploring the tranquil Bay, passing thousands of islands and islets, you will reach the ideal spot for kayaking amidst amazing limestone karst landscapes. Sapphire Cruise won’t take you to crowded, small beaches for swimming, but instead, you will stop in the middle of the Bay, allowing you to take a refreshing dip, do backflips, or somersaults.

16:30 – Continue cruising to admire the stunning beauty of the Bay from the sundeck, perfect for capturing great photos.

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

17:45 – Be a part of the Sunset party, enjoy fresh fruit, make friends with fellow travelers, and listen to soft, melodic music.

19:00 – Delight in a special dinner featuring fusion cuisine prepared with artistic skill.

20:30 – Enjoy your free time.

DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – VIET HAI VILLAGE (B/L/D) – Using a small boat to explore Lan Ha Bay, returning to Sapphire Cruise in the evening

06:30 – Early risers are welcome to join a sunrise Tai Chi session on upper deck, a perfect way to energize for today’s adventures. Enjoy a coffee or tea as you take in the beauty of the early hours.

07:00 – Savor a buffet breakfast featuring the best local coffee and fresh fruit juices.

8:00 – 8:30 – Transfer to the Tra Bau area.

8:30 – 9:00 – Cruise through Lan Ha Bay before disembarking at Viet Hai dock.

10:00 – Embark on a short 5km cycling trip to Viet Hai village, a small rustic village nestled in the jungle, surrounded by the majestic Cat Ba National Park mountain ranges. For those not keen on cycling, an electric car can be arranged.

11:30 – Return to the dock and rejoin the day boat to sail to the other side of Lan Ha Bay.

12:00 – Enjoy a peaceful lunch as the day boat anchors.

13:00 – 14:00 – Kayak around the Tai Queo cave area, a tunnel cave leading to a lake resembling a “Dragon Eye.”

14:00 – 14:30 – Continue to Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) Beaches.

14:30 – 15:30 – Enjoy a refreshing swim in this beautiful and pristine area, along with finger foods, while cruising back toward Tuan Chau Island.

16:00 – 16:30 – Return to the Tra Bau area.

17:30 – 18:00 – Relax and unwind in your preferred way after dinner.

DAY 3: DARK & BRIGHT CAVE – HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/Br)

05:45 – The most enchanting time of day in Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Join Tai Chi session on the upper deck. Savor an early morning cup of tea, coffee, or juice while soaking in the mesmerizing scenery.

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

7:00 – 8:15 – Experience the final leg of your journey with a visit to Dark & Bright Cave and its surrounding islets on local rowing boats, immersing yourself in their wild and mysterious beauty amidst 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 – Relish brunch on the boat.

11:00 – Board the tender and return to the wharf, where your return transportation to Hanoi awaits.

11:45 – Your tour concludes at Tuan Chau Harbor.

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, 2025)

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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