Hera Classic Cruise: Exploring Ha Long Bay

07.30-08.00:   You will be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and taken back to Ha Long (For Limousine or shuttle bus reservations only).

11:30-12:00 Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Port, you will be warmly welcomed by our cruise staff at the lobby and complete check-in.

12:00 Upon boarding the Hera Classic Boutique cruise, our crew greets you with refreshments and cold towels before checking into your cabin. The boat leaves Tuan Chau marina, taking you on a journey to discover the beauty of Halong Bay. Along the way, you can see some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the majesty of the Bay with its thousands of limestone islands while the boat heads to Luon Cave and Titop Island

Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board while the cruise heads towards Hang Luon and Titop Island

14.30: Return to your cabin and prepare for kayaking activities in the Luon Cave area.

Arriving at Luon cave area, you will take part   in kayaking or nan boating here around the thousand-year-old limestone formations.

16.00 Visit Titop Island with Hera Cruise and hike to the top to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Halong Bay or enjoy a refreshing swim in the cool blue water.

17.30-18.00 Back on board, you will join the Sunset party & cooking class while the ship heads towards shore. Guests can enjoy relaxing moments while drinking a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sun deck amidst wonderful views and beautiful sunsets. Halong Bay is quiet during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even quieter and more peaceful.

You will be instructed by our chef to make traditional Vietnamese drift cakes and then enjoy your own drift cakes.

17.30-18.30 Happy Hour – BUY 2 DRINKS GET 1 FREE

19:30 Gala Dinner. Enjoy your dinner on the sun deck (if the weather is favorable) or Lily’s Restaurant

21:30 After dinner, enjoy peaceful views of the Bay at night on the deck.  Guests can also enjoy evening activities such as massage (surcharge), herbal foot bath in room (free) or enjoy music and some drinks at the Sky Bar while admiring breathtaking views of the Bay at night and squid fishing.

The ship anchors at designated area for overnight stay

08:30 Day boat pick up at Hera Cruise and depart from Titop area in HaLong bay

10:30 Transfer to Lan Ha bay which is formed by the archipelago Cat Ba island. Stop at Dark and Bright caves area for kayaking in an hour and a half

11:30 Lunch will be served on boat

12:30 Move to Ba Trai Dao beaches (Three Peaches Beaches) for swimming in the crystal water and a beautiful white sandy beach for an hour and fifteen minutes.

13:30 Boat return to HaLong bay to explore more land-scape

14:45 Visiting Pearl Farm Exhibition Center and Museum for learning how to raise the farm, harvest pearls and its business about forty minutes

15:25 Back to the boat and transfer to the Hera Classic Boutique Cruise

15:30 Back to Hera Classic Boutique Cruise, you can take a rest or relax on the Sundeck and take some nice pictures of Halong Bay. You can also use foot soak basin and sauna room for free or enjoy a massage (subject to additional charge).

17.30-18.00 Back on board, you will join the Sunset party & cooking class while the ship heads towards shore. Guests can enjoy relaxing moments while drinking a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sun deck amidst wonderful views and beautiful sunsets. Halong Bay is quiet during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even quieter and more peaceful.

You will be instructed by our chef to make traditional Vietnamese drift cakes and then enjoy your own drift cakes.

17.30-18.30 Happy Hour – BUY 2 DRINKS GET 1 FREE

19:30 Gala Dinner. Enjoy your dinner on the sun deck (if the weather is favorable) or Lily’s Restaurant

21:30 After dinner, enjoy peaceful views of the Bay at night on the deck. Guests can also enjoy evening activities such as massage (surcharge), herbal foot bath in room (free) or enjoy music and some drinks at the Sky Bar while admiring breathtaking views of the Bay at night and squid fishing.

The ship anchors at designated area for overnight stay

06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sun deck.

06.30-07.00 Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, pastries, and fruits, Vietnamese pho, egg bar.

07:30 Explore Sung Sot Cave. This is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. The cave has some unique rock formations that can’t be found anywhere else. The road to the mouth of Sung Sot cave is under the foliage. Walking through steep stone steps, visitors can have the feeling of climbing the mountain and experience the excitement of stepping into the sky.

08.30-09.30 Back on board, you can rest in your room, enjoy herbal foot baths prepared by our crew, sunbathe on the sun deck, take photos of Halong Bay

09:30 Check-out. Please place your luggage outside the cabin and leave your room key at the front desk. Our staff will transfer your baggage to the waiting area.

10.00 Enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and pay the bill if any.

11.00 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina.

Cycling to explore Tuan Chau Island (applied to customers using Bus) after checking out.

The trip is over.

Thank you for using the services of Hera Classic Boutique Cruise.

We look forward to welcoming you once again on our journey.

Goodbye and see you on your next trip!