Orchid Premium Cruises

08:00 – 08:30 | Our bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarters to Ha Long Bay. (We also pick-up from Ninh Binh or Ha Long City upon request).

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 Orchid 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. Option 2: Discover Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches Islets), where tranquil waters and picturesque landscapes create an idyllic setting for kayaking or unwinding on a sandy shore. Take pleasure in a Refreshing swim in the emerald-green waters. (If the weather permits)

17:00 – 17:30 | Orchid 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 | 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 | 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 | Orchid 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 Orchid Cruises at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes and end your cruise with us.

15:00 – 15:30: After the cruise tour, Our bus will drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarters. ( Drop-off in Ninh Binh or Ha Long City is also available upon request).