Overview
- Day 1: DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – CUA VAN FISHING VILLAGE (L,D)
- Day 2: DAY 2: HALONG BAY – SUNG SOT CAVE – HANOI (B,L)
Customizable itinerary
08:15 – 08:45 Pick up.
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Guests at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter or in Ha Noi opera house. Traveling on expressway and go through rich farm land of red river delta shortly arrive at Tuan Chau Marina.
09:50 Comfort Stop.
- A short break on route for refreshments (about 20 minutes)
11:30 – 11:45 Tuan Chau International Cruise Port
- You will be present at Tuan Chau International Port, where Essence Grand Cruise staff will welcome and assist with check-in procedures.

12:00 – 12:15 Embark – Cruise briefing – Check-in Essence Grand Cruise
- Once on board our Essence Grand Cruise, enjoy a welcome drink in restaurant during the cruise briefing. Check-in to your luxury spacious suite
13:00 Lunch – Restaurant
- Lunch will be served in the restaurant as the Essence Grand Cruise travels through the countless islands and islets of Halong Bay.
15:15 – 16:30 Exploring the vibrant culture of fishermen in the enchanting Cua Van fishing village on Ha Long Bay. Choose between an exhilarating kayaking adventure or bamboo boating experience to immerse yourself in the local way of life.
14:30- 17:30 For clients who do not engage in experiential activities
- On the Cruise, you can choose to relax, enjoy leisure and massage services, swimming pool facilities, a bar, cigar and wine lounge, billard and a kid’s club area designed for children.
17:30 Sunset & Happy Hour time
- Halong Bay has been rated as one of the most beautiful sunset spots in Asia. You can enjoy the best moments of the day at our sky bar as the sun hits the water between the dramatic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves, enjoying cocktails and a cooking demonstration
19:00 Dinner at Restaurant
- Tantalize your taste buds with a selection of Western and Vietnamese cuisine. After dinner, chill out in your suite; pamper yourself at spa; try some squid fishing; or spend time with your fellow companions at our poker club, cigar and wine lounge, karaoke club, sky bar or the pool bar
Overnight at Essence Grand Cruise.
***some activities may incur an additional charge – see the exclusions
05:30 – 06:00 Amazing sunrise time
- Observe the dawn over Halong Bay
06:00 Tai Chi on Sundeck
- Start the day on our Essence Grand Cruise with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck or a work-out in the gym; or you may just want to sleep in.
06:30 Light Breakfast
- A light breakfast will be served in restaurant
07:30 – 08:30 Excursion to Sung Sot Cave
- Our speed boat will transport you to Sung Sot Cave – the biggest and most stunning cave in Halong Bay. Discovering the magnificent majesty of stalactites formed over thousands of years by visiting Sung Sot Cave, the largest and most attractive cave in Ha Long Bay.

09:00 Room check-out
- You complete check-out procedures and pay your bill at the front desk. Then, admire the natural beauty of Ha Long Bay before the cruise returns to port.
09:30 Brunch at restaurant
- Cruise back through the bay to Ha Long harbor over a delicious morning brunch
10:45 Farewell & Disembark
- Goodbyes and transfer back to the harbor
11:00 Arrive at the harbor & return to Hanoi
- Once back on land, our staff will meet you and arrange your transportation back to Hanoi
11:00-11:30 Disembark for your return drives to Ha Noi. 3:00 PM arrive in Ha Noi. End of the trip.
Useful information





- Oceania Suite balcony – 95m2 (Double bed)
The Owner Suite Balcony – 150m2 (2 double bed or 4 beds) - …
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- Fully equipped luxury en-suite guestroom with chilled water central air-con and marble bathroom
- All meals onboard (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
- Tender/speedboat transfers
- Welcome drink
- Daily refilled bottled fresh water
- Cocktails and cooking demonstration
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Tai chi, gym, four seasons and salt water swimming pool, poker, table soccer, and kid’s club
- Activities: kayaking, cave visiting, squid fishing
- Wifi, satellite – HD LED TV onboard
- English and Vietnamese speaking guides
- Onboard insurance
- VAT & service charge
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- Transportation: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
- Beverages
- Spa (spa and massage)
- Karaoke, cigar and wine lounge, use of conference facilities, 3D golf simulator
- Tips and other personal expenses
- Personal travel/health insurance
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
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- NB: Surcharges will be applied during the Christmas and New Year’s Eve periods and over the Vietnamese Tet Lunar New Year
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- Wifi connection: at times due to the remote location the signal may be weak. We hope for your kind understanding as the cruise is far from the mainland
- Advance registration is required. Please provide your full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date. A valid passport is required upon check-in, otherwise boarding may be denied by the port authority
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- The above is an outline itinerary and specific timing and more detail will be given by the tour guide during the trip
- Please note itineraries in the Ha Long Bay region are subject to change without prior notice depending on weather conditions, tidal levels, and local authority regulations
- All meals are included on board. Please advise If you have any special dietary requirements or food allergies when you book or at least 24 hours before departure
- ESSENTIAL PERSONAL BELONGINGS YOU SHOULD NOT FORGET TO BRING
- Valid passport
- Camera
- Sunglasses, hat, swimwear, sunscreen, insect repellent Any personal medication (if applicable)


