Emperor Cruise | Halong Bay 3 days 2 nights

8:00 - 8:30: Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter (for private transfers) or at our Shuttle Bus stop (for shared transfers). We will head to Halong City.

11:30 – 12:00: Upon arrival at Emperor Cruises, located at No.28B of Tuan Chau Harbor, our team will welcome you in our lounge before boarding. Our Cruise Director will assist you with boarding to start cruising in Halong Bay.

13:15 – 14:00: Enjoy a set lunch menu at our Panorama Restaurant on the 3rd deck, savoring delicious Vietnamese food while admiring the grace of the bay.

14:45 – 15:30: The cruise approaches Nha Lat Area. This is the time for guests to visit Me Cung Cave (Cave of Maze) – a spectacular destination with significant historical and archaeological values dating back 10,000 years. Guests will be charmed by the magnificent complex structure with stalactites and stalagmites in various shapes, showcasing the most diverse ecological system in Halong Bay.

15:45 – 16:30: The tender takes the guests to Tung Sau Area for free time to paddle on colorful kayaks and explore further the stunning landscape of Halong Bay.

17:00 – 18:30: Attend the Afternoon tea with music and Canapes on the Sundeck. Join in the cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking in a truly stunning setting.

19:30 – 21:00: Enjoy our A La Carte course menu for dinner at the Royal Palace Restaurant on board while experiencing the charm of Halong Bay at night.

21:00 – 22:00: Try your luck with the interesting night activity – Squid fishing.

06:15 – 06:30: Enjoy a Vovinam exercise in the sunshine morning on the sundeck.

08:00 – 08:30: Breakfast is served at Can Chanh Palace Restaurant.

09:00 – 13:30: Transfer to a day boat to visit Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle ride or an electric car through a rainforest tunnel leading to a rice-field vista. Visit a traditional house, where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people and enjoy lunch in the village/on the dayboat. Return to the dayboat to visit Lan Ha Bay.

13:30 – 15:00: Explore the Cat Ba Archipelago, cruise through Cai Beo floating village, and then head to the Ba Trai Dao beach. Here, you can visit a secret cave and beaches enclosed by vertical cliffs (if the weather and tide permit) or simply indulge in swimming and kayaking in the Tra Bau area.

16:00 – 17:00: Enjoy a massage service or join a special tour about Pham Luc’s paintings or Emperor Bao Dai’s palaces.

17:30 – 18:30: Attend the Afternoon tea with music and Canapes on the Sundeck. Join in the cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking in a truly stunning setting.

19:30 – 21:00: Relish our A La Carte course menu for dinner at the Royal Palace Restaurant on board while experiencing the charm of Halong Bay at night.

21:00 – 22:00: Try your luck with the interesting night activity – Squid fishing.

06:00 – 06:30: Enjoy a Vovinam exercise in the sunny morning on the sundeck.

06:45 – 07:15: Delight in a light breakfast, including tea, coffee, pastries, cookies, and fresh juices, at our restaurant.

07:15 – 08:30: Visit Luon Cave. Sitting on a bamboo boat rowed by a local, you can see a variety of plants such as ferns, cycads, Benjamin’s fig trees, and many beautiful orchids.

08:30 – 09:15: Finish packing all luggage and check out.

09:30 – 10:30: Enjoy a brunch A La Carte in CAN CHANH restaurant on the 1st floor while cruising back to the mainland.

11:00: Return to Tuan Chau Port and disembark. Our driver will meet you at the port and bring you back to Hanoi. You are expected to arrive in Hanoi at about 2-3 PM.