Nostalgia Cruise

08:00 – 08:30 | Luxury van picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River

Delta on the way to Ha Long Bay. (Optional)

11:00 – 11:30 | Arriving at Lot 32 – Tuan Chau Marina – have check-in procedures at the waiting lounge.

You can take special tea at the lounge by a warm welcome.

11:45 – 12:00 | Transfer to Nostalgia Cruises by a speed boat. Welcome aboard, we’ll have some welcome drinks

and gather at the restaurant for a cruise briefing and some safety instructions.

12:45 – 13:00 | Passengers will be taking lunch while we cruise and visit Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay – one of the

New Seven Wonders of Nature

15:00 – 15:30 | We progress to Dark and Bright Caves – a must-visit destination! Kayaking through these
caves is the ultimate way to experience the breathtaking beauty of Ha Long Bay up close.

17:00 – 17:30 |  Nostalgia Cruises anchors for an overnight stay in Tra Bau, Lan Ha Bay, offering a serene landscape

to immerse yourself in the bay’s natural beauty.

18:00 – 18:15 | Onboard you may join a cooking demonstration and enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the

bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with our Cruise Manager directly.

19:15 – 19:30 | Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with

elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.

21:00 – 21:30 | A tea ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and

Vietnamese culture at this ceremony.

21:30 – 22:00 | It’s time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay, our bar on the sundeck, and in the restaurant
welcomes you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie in the
restaurant, we also have chess and cards for you.

23:00 | Overnight on board.

06:00 – 06:30 | The day starts early onboard Nostalgia Cruises with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. The breakfast
is served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape, then continue our journey.

06:45 – 07:00 | We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
07:45 – 08:00 | Transfer to day-boat to visit Viet Hai Village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path
and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop
at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud,
bamboo… you will have a chance to see the local life on a valley of local people.
Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost).
Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch will be served on day boat.

13:30 – 14:00 | Visit Ba Men Temple a peaceful peaceful body of water has beautiful scenery, making it the perfect
place for scenic kayaking or relaxing on a sandy beach.

16:00 – 16:30 | Return to Nostalgia Cruises. Guests may join a cooking class, take a swim at the untouched area,
or enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the magnificent sunset over the
Gulf of Tonkin.

19:00 – 19:30 | Fusion Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful

onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.

21:00 – 21:30 | Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the
bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage
menu)

23:00 | End of Day Two program

06:00 – 06:30 | It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a tai chi
session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the
season, and consult our sailors.

06:45 – 07:00 | We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
07:15- 07:30 | We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba Island which is located in the middle of
Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.
Trung Trang cave located in Trung Trang Valley, which is 15km away from the northwest of Cat
Ba town. The cave is 300m long through the mountain, possessing a mysterious beauty due to
the geological tectonics in million years along with many historical vestiges. The cave has many
stalactites with different shapes that stimulate human imagination and amaze visitors.
09:45 – 10:00 | Nostalgia Cruises welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
10:00 – 10:30 | Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant.
11:00 – 11:30 | Disembark Nostalgia Cruises at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, and end your cruise with us.
14:30 – 15:00 | Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.(Optional)