Serenity Cruise

Day 1

Hanoi – Halong – Lan Ha Bay/A Night on a Peaceful Bay

In the morning

  • 8:00: You are picked up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and proceed by highway directly to the Tuan Chau Wharf.
  • 11:00 – 11:15: Arrive in Tuan Chau Wharf. She anchors far from crowded and touristy area in the calm water surrounded by beautiful islets.

In the afternoon

  • 12:15 – 12:30: Warmly welcome to Serenity Cruises! While enjoying welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that you will check in your cabin
  • 13:00: Fabulous lunch is served while Serenity Cruises starts her sails into to magnificent Lan Ha Bay – an extension of Ha Long Wonder which is much quiet and less touristic. She will pass famous Finger Islet, Frog Islet and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.
  • 15:00: Serenity Cruises reaches Dau Be Island, one of the most beautiful islands located in the South East of Halong bay. It is time to discover Halong bay yourselves with your travel buddy on sharing kayak. Go explore the beauty of nature in hidden lagoon with lots of stalactites hanging down from the cave ceiling. This activity might depend on the tide level of the bay. In case the tide level is too high or too low, we will do kayaking in Dark Cave, Bright Cave area. There is a stop for those who wish to swim and go snorkeling in the lush green water
  • 16:30: Back to Serenity Cruises and relax on cruise. Enjoy our Happy Hour Deal in all bars on cruise. On board, you may join a traditional cooking class presented by our crew. Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for overnight

In the evening

  • 19:00: Savor Deluxe Dinner set menu
  • After the incredible dinner, take your leisure time to chat at the bar, watch the movie in the restaurant, enjoy Spa treatment. You will stay overnight on cruise

Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Parameter: Hanoi – Halong Bay: 180km/ Driving: 4 hours

Overnight on cruise

Day 2

Lan Ha Bay – Hanoi/Flavor of the Bay

In the morning

  • 06:00: Be an early bird for photo hunt and join our Tai-chi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind.
  • 6:30: Serenity Cruises continues her sail to Cat Ba Island, passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
  • 7:15: Our Crew will take you to Viet Hai, a small village located in the midst of jungles, covered by high mountains range of Cat Ba National Park. Spending around 30 minutes for biking along, you will feel the peaceful atmosphere, charming scenery of a typical village in the North of Vietnam
  • 9:15: Return to Serenity Cruise, you will have sometime for fresh relax on the cruise then spend few minutes to settle your bill and check out from 9.15-10.00 am
  • 10:00: Taste delightful lunch. During the time well prepared lunch is served, Serenity Cruises slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of karst mountains towards the Harbour

In the afternoon

  • 12:15 – 12:45: Disembark Serenity Cruise and farewell the crew.
  • 13:00: Travel back to Hanoi by bus.
  • 15:30: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, end of unforgettable trip

Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/__

Parameter: Halong – Hanoi: 180km/Driving: 4 hours

Overnight in Hanoi  

INCLUSION EXCLUSION
Cabin with Ocean view Meals, Beverages which are not specified in the program
English speaking guide on cruise Any unclarified flight tickets
Welcome drink and complimentary water on the bus and in your cabin Personal travel insurance
All meals as listed in the program Any personal expenses
Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (Pick-up and drop-off points must be in the old quarter) but private car is upon your request Any gratuities and tips to driver or tour guide ($3-5/person/day for both guide and driver)
All entrance fee and sightseeing tickets as listed Bank fee
Any surcharge for holiday
Day 1

Hanoi – Halong – Lan Ha Bay/A Night on a Peaceful Bay

In the morning

  • 8:00: You are picked up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and proceed by highway directly to the Tuan Chau Wharf.
  • 11:00 – 11:15: Arrive in Tuan Chau Wharf. She anchors far from crowded and touristy area in the calm water surrounded by beautiful islets.

In the afternoon

  • 12:15 – 12:30: Warmly welcome to Serenity Cruises! While enjoying welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that you will check in your cabin
  • 13:00: Fabulous lunch is served while Serenity Cruises starts her sails into to magnificent Lan Ha Bay – an extension of Ha Long Wonder which is much quiet and less touristic. She will pass famous Finger Islet, Frog Islet and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.
  • 15:00: Serenity Cruises reaches Dau Be Island, one of the most beautiful islands located in the South East of Halong bay. It is time to discover Halong bay yourselves with your travel buddy on sharing kayak. Go explore the beauty of nature in hidden lagoon with lots of stalactites hanging down from the cave ceiling. This activity might depend on the tide level of the bay. In case the tide level is too high or too low, we will do kayaking in Dark Cave, Bright Cave area. There is a stop for those who wish to swim and go snorkeling in the lush green water
  • 16:30: Back to Serenity Cruises and relax on cruise. Enjoy our Happy Hour Deal in all bars on cruise. On board, you may join a traditional cooking class presented by our crew. Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for overnight

In the evening

  • 19:00: Savor Deluxe Dinner set menu
  • After the incredible dinner, take your leisure time to chat at the bar, watch the movie in the restaurant, enjoy Spa treatment. You will stay overnight on cruise

Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Parameter: Hanoi – Halong Bay: 180km/ Driving: 4 hours

Overnight on cruise

Day 2

Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba island/ The Hidden Charm

In the morning

  • 6:00: Be an early bird for photo hunt and join our Taichi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind.
  • 6:30: Serenity Cruises continues her sail to Cat Ba Island, passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings
  • 8:30: Leave Serenity Cruises to canoe for transfer to Beo Dock
  • 9:00: Travel to Cat Ba National Park from Beo Dock by bus. There will be time for bushwalking into the wild. We will pass Kim Giao forest, reach the highest point named “Ngự Lâm peak” which offers a great view of the whole island its biosphere reserved. Besides, Trung Trang Cave – an ideal destination for nature for nature lovers – is also a highlight of the day. Trung Trang cave features 400-meter length through mountains, which is a natural cave created by heaven over two thousand years of history

In the afternoon

  • 12:30: After trekking time in the National Park, our bus will take you to Cat Ba Center Town. You can enjoy delicious lunch and then have time to discover the local life on your own. In the afternoon, you will go to the most beautiful beaches here: Tung Thu, Cat Co 1, Cat Co 3 to swim
  • 15:00: Visit Cannon Fort, this area is ranked as one of the most spectacular landscape viewpoint in Vietnam. From Cannon Fort, you will not only have a view of the island and Lan Ha Bay but also learn a more about Vietnam history.
  • 16:00: Canoe will pick you up and take you back to Serenity Cruises. Relax on sundeck with a cocktail before dinner is served

In the evening

  • 19:00: Enjoy dinner, you may take the rest of the night with drinks on sundeck, or watch TV in your room, or try your luck with catching squids

Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Overnight on cruise

Day 3

Lan Ha Bay – Hanoi/Flavor of the Bay

In the morning

  • 06:00: Be an early bird for photo hunt and join our Tai-chi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind.
  • 6:30: Serenity Cruises continues her sail to Cat Ba Island, passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
  • 7:15: Our Crew will take you to Viet Hai, a small village located in the midst of jungles, covered by high mountains range of Cat Ba National Park. Spending around 30 minutes for biking along, you will feel the peaceful atmosphere, charming scenery of a typical village in the North of Vietnam
  • 9:15: Return to Serenity Cruise, you will have sometime for fresh relax on the cruise then spend few minutes to settle your bill and check out from 9.15-10.00 am
  • 10:00: Taste delightful lunch. During the time well prepared lunch is served, Serenity Cruises slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of karst mountains towards the Harbour

In the afternoon

  • 12:15 – 12:45: Disembark Serenity Cruise and farewell the crew.
  • 13:00: Travel back to Hanoi by bus.
  • 16:30: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, end of an unforgettable trip

Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/__

Parameter: Halong – Hanoi: 180km/Driving: 4 hours

Overnight in Hanoi  

INCLUSION EXCLUSION
Cabin with Ocean view Meals, Beverages which are not specified in the program
English speaking guide on cruise Any unclarified flight tickets
Welcome drink and complimentary water on the bus and in your cabin Personal travel insurance
All meals as listed in the program Any personal expenses
Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (Pick-up and drop-off points must be in the old quarter) but private car is upon your request Any gratuities and tips to driver or tour guide ($3-5/person/day for both guide and driver)
All entrance fee and sightseeing tickets as listed Bank fee
Any surcharge for holiday