09h00: You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the highway to Got Pier, Haiphong where we arrive at around 11h30. You can take special tea at Orchid Cruise’s lounge with a warm welcome.
12h00: Transfer by tender to the Orchid Cruise. On the way to the main boat, you will have a chance to see Cai Trap canal.
12h15: We welcome our guests onboard the cruise and then check-in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise brief and safety instruction by a crew member and Cruise Manager, anchored in the south of Halong Bay, one of the ‘New Seven Wonders of Nature in a worldwide survey. Halong Bay has steeped in culture from hundreds of years ago. The bay has remained unchanged for centuries, with beautiful seas and impressive islands.
12h40: Your Halong Bay Cruise boat proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. We have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets of Con Vit and Gia Luan. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island - Thoi Quyt area - Coc Ngoi islet - through Cua Van to Ba Trai Dao area.
14h45: We progress to Ba Trai Dao beach area of Lan Ha Bay a separate part of Halong Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam. The region is known for its pristine beaches and spectacular beauty, having about 400 fascinating islands. Unlike the main, Ha Long Bay, the islands of Lan Ha Bay are forested, and most are small in stature.
15h00: We take you for a trip in the small coracles, used by fishermen for centuries. You will learn how they go about their trade, casting the nets, whilst navigating the waters in their tiny craft.
Alternatively, you may prefer to try your hand at kayaking or simply just enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal clear waters of the bay, in the Ba Trai Dao area.
17h45: Returning your Halong Bay Cruise you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnamese dishes. In the early evening, the boat has its Happy Hour deal.
19:30: 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.
21h30: 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, or registering for our massage services.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
23h00: End of Day One program.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Orchid Cruise
Pratama Indra
28/07/2021The boat is beautiful, and it's even more amazing in the sunset. If you wanna hunt some pictures like me, this boat is absolutely recommended.
Janice
19/07/2021Orchid cruise is a wonderful cruise in Lan Ha Bay. I love the way they decorate, and the staff uniform is beautiful too. That impress me a lot. The Bay is amazing, and the service is really good too. Every one should go for it.
Monica
18/07/2021I booked this cruise just because I love it's name, and all the other thing makes me surprised. I was picked up just right on time, and the welcome drink on the cruise is amazing, I love that. The food was good, the scenery is breathtaking, I love the morning tai-chi too, and sunset of the bay is unforgettable.
Marcel Adam
07/07/2021I booked the tour last year before everything was shut down, and things just coming back today when I look at the pictures and I want to share this with everybody. Our tour guide was really informative, the staff were nice and the food was delicious. It was really amazing that they even arrange to give… More I booked the tour last year before everything was shut down, and things just coming back today when I look at the pictures and I want to share this with everybody. Our tour guide was really informative, the staff were nice and the food was delicious. It was really amazing that they even arrange to give my daughter an early birthday present. Just some carrot flower with a small candle but that makes our trip. Less
Ms.Liana Leisk
20/01/2020Thompson, it was fantastic thanks so much ... For all your help and organising the trip. We both had a very time. Thanks
Mr.Kuang-We, Chen
29/11/2019We enjoyed our stay in Vietnam and our cruise experience as well.
It is good to receive greeting from you and I hope that everything goes well to you.
Thanks again for the arrangement.
Ms.CARMEN MACÍAS DIAZ
09/11/2019We are delighted, we liked it a lot and we had a great time !! Surely I do and I give you a good rating. Thank you very much for everything
Mr.Shang-I Liu
20/10/2019I enjoyed this trip. however, there is one thing that can be improved. when i took a shower and i found shampoo and shower gel were out in shower room. after went out from shower room, i found the other set near bathtub. but bottle of shampoo can not push. except this, other aspect i am very satisfied.
Mr.Marc Beaudette
02/08/2019Few small disappointments with our lead guide on the boat (Hardly saw him at all during the 3 days)
The food, activities and everyone else on the boat were great. No complaints at all.
Again, the lead on the boat wasn’t there at all and even told us he felt asleep on the 2 day and arrived very late during dinner.
And BTW, both musiciens were amazing and very good
Ms.Ana Novelli
29/07/2019It was so amazing! We found everything to be absolutely perfect. It was an amazing experience. I would say that it was the best thing we have done in Vietnam so far