Oriental Sails Cruise | Halong Bay 3 days 2 nights

8:00 – 8:30 AM: Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter or our Shuttle Bus stop (if you have booked the transfer with us - an additional fee applies). We'll then embark on a scenic drive to Halong City. The transfer takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, with an optional restroom stop along the way.

12:00 – 12:30: Board Oriental Sails. Enjoy a welcome drink and receive a brief introduction about the cruise and safety guidelines. Check into your cabin.

13:15: Enjoy lunch while cruising through the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating natural scenery, then anchor at Titop Island area.

15:00 – 16:00: Take a guided visit to Sung Sot Cave (also called Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in HaLong Bay.

16:00 – 17:00: Climb to the peak of Titop Island for a panoramic view of the bay. Descend and relax on the beach, swim in the crystal-clear waters.

17:20: Return to Oriental Sails, enjoying the sunset while relaxing with Happy Hour at the bar until dinner time.

18:00: Enjoy discounted drinks during happy hour. Participate in a cooking demonstration and food decoration with our Chef.

19:00 – 21:00: Dinner is served. Private dinner is available upon request.

21:00 – 22:00: Enjoy the second round of happy hour until late night or join squid fishing with the crew, sing karaoke, or simply relax in your cabin.

06:30 – 07:00: Begin your day with Tai Chi exercises on the sundeck. Enjoy a cup of coffee or refresh yourselves in the majestic beauty of Ha Long Bay.

07:00 – 08:00: Have breakfast in the restaurant.

08:00 – 08:30: Depart from the cruises and head towards Titop area in Ha Long Bay.

10:30: Transfer to Lan Ha Bay, which is formed by the archipelago of Cat Ba island. Stop at the Dark and Bright caves area for an hour and a half of kayaking.

11:30: Lunch will be served on the boat.

12:30: Move to Ba Trai Dao beaches (Three Peaches Beaches) for swimming in the crystal-clear waters and relaxing on the beautiful white sandy beach for an hour and fifteen minutes.

13:30: Return to HaLong Bay to explore more landscapes.

14:45: Stop for forty minutes at the Pearl Farm Exhibition Center and Museum to learn about pearl farming, harvesting pearls, and the business behind it.

15:25: Return to the boat and transfer to the overnight cruises at Titop area. Bid farewell to the day boat crew.

17:00 – 19:00: Enjoy Happy Hour on the sundeck.

19:00: Dinner is served. Private dinner is available upon request.

21:00: Entertain yourselves with squid fishing, reading books, or watching movies on board.

06:30: Welcome a new day with the amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body and soul with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.

07:00 – 08:00: Enjoy the morning view of the seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while marveling at the labyrinth of Karst formations.

8:00 – 9:00: Join a guided tour to explore hidden parts of the bay, such as Luon Cave. Share a sampan with other tourists with a local rower or take a kayak on your own.

09:00: Return to Oriental Sails for a shower.

09:30: Check out of your room. Oriental Sails weighs anchor to continue along the picturesque route toward Bai Chay bridge for photos.

10:50: Have lunch.

11:30 – 11:45: Disembark.

Our driver will greet you at the Cruise Waiting Lounge and transfer you to Hanoi (additional fees applied). The journey takes approximately 2.5-3 hours, with a restroom stop available along the way (optional). You will be dropped off at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter or at our Shuttle Bus stop.