About This Tour
Floating on the emerald waters of Halong Bay, Nostalgia Cruises brings passengers back to the previous centuries, where they have a chance to immerse in the magnificent historic architecture of Vietnam. The cruise ship is one of a kind as it is perfectly designed to reconstruct the history of the Nguyen Dynasty and its royal architecture. With the distinction in style and outstanding services, Nostalgia Cruise promises to bring the upgraded and most realistic traditional experience in the heritage wonder.
Witnessing the magnificent natural beauty of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, a 2 days 1 night trip on Nostalgia Cruise is a perfect opportunity to experience the most rustic and alluring destinations of Cat Ba Island. Aside from tasting Royal cuisines inspired by dishes from the Nguyen Dynasty, our guests will dine in the King and Queen Clothes as in the Royal palace.
Highlights
Included
- On-board English-speaking tour guide.
- All meals on board (Lunch and dinner on 1st day. Breakfast and brunch on 2nd day)
- Kayaking, Cooking class, Tai chi exercise, Swimming (if the weather permits), Movies, Squid fishing, Music entertainment, satellite TV, Local wine experience, Tea ceremony.
- Sightseeing entrance fees.
- En-suite cabin with luxurious amenities and facilities.
- Welcome drink and two bottles of mineral water (in each cabin).
Excluded
- Transportation from your location to the dock and return.
- Flight tickets and visa arrangements.
- Spa, massage and beauty services.
- Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses.
- All other services not clearly mentioned above.
Tour Plan
Expand allCollapse allHANOI – TUAN CHAU ISLAND – HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY
08:30 Get picked up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Ha Long Bay.
11:30 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, get checked in at the waiting lounge while enjoying a special Vietnamese tea.
12:15 Transfer to Nostalgia Cruise by tender boat. Welcome aboard! You will enjoy welcome drink at the restaurant while receiving a cruise briefing and safety instructions for your trip.
13:00 Lunch will be served while Nostalgia starts her journey into Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
15:00 We take our bus to Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island, which is in the middle of Cat Ba National Park, with Kim Giao Forest around the cave.
Trung Trang cave is in Trung Trang valley, 15 kilometers northwest of Cat Ba town. The cave runs 300 meters through the mountain and has a mysterious beauty due to geological tectonics over the last million years, as well as many historical relics. The cave has many stalactites with different shapes that stimulate the human imagination and amaze visitors.
17:00 Nostalgia Cruise enters a less-populated area at Tra Bau of Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a nice swim in the green, emerald water.
18:00 Onboard, you can participate in a cooking demonstration and enjoy Happy Hour (buy one, get one free) at the bar while watching the sunset over the bay.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with our Cruise Manager directly.
19:30 Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.
21:00 A tea ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese culture at this ceremony. Join the tea ceremony with our crew and have a great time with us!
23:00 It’s time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay. Our bar on the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes you.
You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant; we also have chess and cards for you.
Overnight on board.
HA LONG BAY – HANOI
06:15 “The early bird catches the worm” Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best while enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
07:00 Enjoy breakfast while Nostalgia continuing her cruise.
07:30 Kayaking activities in the Ao Ech area are held to discover the hidden charm of the bay. There is a second chance to go swimming.
09:00 Return to Nostalgia Cruise to check-out.
10:00 Delicious dishes for an all-day brunch will be served.
11:35 We bid farewell at Tuan Chau Port and get transfer back to Hanoi.
14:00 Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi.