Halong Sapphire Cruise

Itinerary

DAY 1:  HALONG – LAN HA BAY (Lunch/ Dinner)

• 11.30 Meeting at the Tuan Chau, Halong harbor.
• 12:00 You will be taken on our tender from the wharf and make your way out onto the bay to board our luxurious craft, Sapphire Cruise. You will be welcome aboard and greeted with a complimentary drink. Our Crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedures session and then you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time to have a look around the vessel or watch the magical landscape go by.
• 13: 15: A special lunch of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites will be served. We set sail for Lan Ha Bay passing to Da Chong islet where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago.
• 15:00 When lunch is about to finish, it is just nice that the Cruise completes its entry through the Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay (as part of Halong Bay). The area is surrounded by a lot of extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can start their journey to explore Lan Ha Bay by Kayaking and swimming in the crystal clear waters of the bay.
• 17: 00: Back to the main boat, and cruising to a place for staying overnight
• 17:30 Join the sunset party on the sundeck in a warm and romantic atmosphere, making friends with other members of the group enjoying fresh local fruit, and listening to soft light music.
• 18:00 Take a cooking class
• 19:15 Relish a special Dinner in the restaurant.
• 20:45 - 00:00 Your free time to relax with an exotic cocktail or whatever takes your fancy. Our bar has a wide range of wines, beers, and liquors and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day on the Bay. Order a Spa service or take any activities on a boat cruise such as watching documentary movies, squid fishing or simply relaxing on our rooftop deck under the cover of a star filled sky

DAY 2: LAN HA BAY - VIET HAI VILLAGE (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) (We use a normal small boat to explore Lan Ha Bay and come back on the Sapphire Cruise in the evening)

• 06:30 Early birds are welcome to attend sunrise Tai Chi on our upper deck and it's an excellent way to get your energy levels up for today's adventures. You will be fascinated by the exquisiteness in the early hours as you enjoy a coffee or tea.
• 07:00 Enjoy a buffet breakfast with the best local coffee brand and fresh fruit juices.
• 8:00 - 8:30: Get picked up at the Tra Bau area
• 8:30 – 9:00 Boat cruises through Lan Ha Bay before disembarking at Viet Hai dock
• 10:00: Go cycling a short trip of 5km to Viet Hai village – a small village amid the jungle, surrounded by the high mountain ranges of Cat Ba National Park. The area has become popular with foreign tourists, without attracting mass tourism so it is still very rustic. For those who are not fancy cycling will be arranged by electric car.
• 11:30: Return to the dock and board our day boat again to sail further to the other side of Lan Ha Bay
• 12:00: The dayboat anchors for a peaceful lunch.
• 13:00-14:00: Kayaking around the Tai Quéo cave area, a tunnel cave, to a lake like “Dragon Eye”.
• 14h00 – 14:30: We move on to Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) Beaches.
• 14h30 – 15h30: We are free to swim in this beautiful & clean area. Enjoy finger fruits dishes while cruising back toward Tuan Chau island
• 16:00 – 16:30: Arriving Tra Bau area
• 17:30 – 18:00: The moment you choose your way to relax after dinner

Day 3: DARK & BRIGHT CAVE – HALONG BAY - HANOI (Light Breakfast/Brunch)

• 06:00 The nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee, or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never-ending miraculous scenery unfold before you.
• 06:30 Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)
• 7:30 - 9:00 Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterward.
• 09:00- 9:15  Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland.
• 9:45 Lunch in the restaurant on the cruise.
• 10:45 Take the tender to leave the ship to Tuan Chau harbor 
• 11:45 Tour ends at TuanChau, Halong 

Pricing & Inclusives

INCLUDED IN THE CABIN RATES

• Welcome drinks with warm/cold tissues
• Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
• Accommodation in a luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin with a standing shower and private bathtub.
• In house English speaking guide
• Full board meals: 
• 3 days - 02 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts
• Taichi session, bamboo boat in Dark & Bright Cave, kayaking, cooking demonstration, night squid fishing.

EXCLUDED IN THE CABIN RATES

• Transfer to and from Halong Bay a big coach (optional). If it is included: free pickup will be offered at your hotel which is located in Hanoi's old quarters (8.00-8.45) or at Hanoi Opera House at 8.45.  If you are in Halong, please be ready at Tuan Chau harbor, gate 26 before 12.15.
• Airfares
• Visa arrangements
• Beauty spa and massage services
• Other beverages, tips, and personal expenses
• All other services not mentioned

Children policies:

• A group with 2 adults and 1 child: the child under 5 years old is FOC, sharing a bed with parents.
• A group with 2 adults & children: One child under 5 years old is FOC, and the other children under 5 years old are charged at 75% based on the adult rate, sharing a bed with parents.
• Children from 5 to under 10 years old are charged at 75% based on the adult rate, sharing a bed with parents.
• Children from 11 years old are charged at 100% based on adult rates
• 100% adult ticket will be charged for 2nd child

Notes:

• Passenger’s passport is required to bring along the trip for overnight registration
• Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number, and visa expiry date for all passengers. Please fill in the form one day before at: https://sapphirecruise.com/data or send us your passport photos at least one day before. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by the port authority.
• The above cruise itinerary is subject to change due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions without prior notice.
• follow the instructions of the guide when kayaking