Sapphire Cruise is not only equipped with the most modern safety features but also offers visitors a unique experience with a carefully researched itinerary, dedicated service, a space decorated with a local style, friendly service team, professional English-speaking tour guides, famous chefs, along with a team of experienced managers and staff always ready to serve 24/7, always committed to bringing you a complete and memorable vacation on Sapphire Cruise in Ha Long Bay.
General Information
| ID tour | HLO-034 |
| Price from | 126 USD |
| Depature from | Tuan Chau Harbor |
| Departure date | Everyday |
| Time | 2 days 1 night |
| Accomodation | 1 night on 5 star Sapphire Cruise |
| Transport | Sapphire Cruise |
| Destinations | Da Chong islet, Lan Ha Bay, Dark&Bright Cave. |
| Activities | Kayaking, swimming, sunset party, cooking class (make spring rolls), spa, Taiichi session, squid fishing. |
| Tour guides | English, Vietnamese |
Highlights
- Relax on a 4-star cruise: Traditional wooden boat design with local fishing colors of Jade or wood. East Asian-style cabin design with large windows and private bathroom.
- Explore Lan Ha Bay: Cruise through the poetic limestone mountains, enjoy and check-in in luxury on the cruise with picturesque natural scenery.
- Kayaking and swimming experience: Kayak through Sang Toi cave and swim at beautiful beaches such as Ba Trai Dao – the most beautiful beach in Lan Ha Bay, with activities such as jet skiing/banana boating on the bay, with clear blue water and fine white sand.
- Enjoy fine dining: Enjoy fresh seafood meals on board, while also experiencing a relaxing afternoon tea.
Summary
| Day | Destination | Meals |
| 1 | Tuan Chau Harbour – Lan Ha Bay (overnight on cruise) | -L/D |
| 2 | Lan Ha Bay – Dark&Bright Cave – Tuan Chau Harbor | B/L- |
Itinerary
DAY 1: HANOI – TUANCHAU – LAN HA BAY (Lunch/ Dinner)
11:30 Welcome at Tuan Chau Harbour in Halong Bay
11:30-12:00 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 mandatory 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.
14:00 When lunch is about to finish, it is just nice that the Cruise completes its entry through Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay (as part of Halong Bay). The area is surrounding of a lot of extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can start their journey to explore the 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, make friends with other members in the group, enjoy fresh local fruit, listen soft, light music.
18:00 Cooking class opened right on the Cruise, you will be guided how to prepare and make spring rolls
19:15 Relish special dinner in 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 boat cruise such as watching documentary movies, squid fishing or simply relax on our rooftop deck under the cover of a star filled sky.
DAY 2: DARK & BRIGHT CAVE – HA LONG BAY – HANOI (Light Breakfast/Brunch)
6:00 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 wherever you wish on the boat and watch the never-ending miraculous scenery unfold before you.
6:30 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 afterwards.
9:00-9:15 Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland.
9:45 Enjoy your brunch on the boat.
10:45 You will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi.
11:45 Tour ends at Tuan Chau harbor in Halong Bay
