Emperor Cruises Halong Bay

8:00 - 8:30: Get on the limousine van in Hanoi Old Quarter (book separately from the cruise with an extra fee), then transfer to Halong Bay - a World Heritage with natural beauty.

11:30 - 12:00: Arrive at No. 28 Tuan Chau Port. The cruise team in the lounge will welcome you. Get on board, listen to a cruise briefing, and then check into your cabin.

Enjoy the Vietnamese set lunch at the Panorama Lounge on the 3rd deck while admiring the beauty of Halong Bay through the huge glass window.

Afternoon 

After the meal, passengers are free to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the bay as the cruise ship draws closer to the first point of the journey.

Discover the amazing Me Cung Cave (Cave of Maze). This is like a museum located halfway up the mountain. Many precious archaeological vestiges allow visitors to witness with their own eyes. 

Outstanding stalactites of Me Cung Cave sparkle under colorful lights

Then, the tender takes the guests to the Tung Sau Area, free time for guests to paddle on colorful kayaks to explore the stunning landscape of this area.

Experience kayaking in the middle of the sea

After the afternoon excursion, we'll return to the Emperor Cruise to join an afternoon tea with music and canapes on the sundeck. Let the wind through your hair and feel the natural atmosphere.

After admiring the glorious sunset, you can try a cooking demonstration to make traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

Wake up your senses early by joining the Vovinam session on the sundeck. Besides improving your health, this exercise is a unique way to admire the glamorous sunrise in Halong Bay.

Get your light breakfast with tea, coffee, pastries, cookies, and fresh juices after that.

Luon Cave is an extraordinary location with an archway that has a natural shape of about 60m, reflecting in the cool blue seawater. This is free time for you to get on a rowed boat to explore the stunning landscape of Halong Bay.

Explore the pretty Luon Cave by local boat

After exploring the fantastic cave, you will return to the cruise to relax and check out between 8:30 and 9:15. Then, taste brunch A La Carte in Can Chanh Restaurant while the lovely boat sails leisurely to the port.

Spend the last time admiring the beautiful Halong Bay before saying goodbye to the Emperor and the cruise’s crew.

Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina around 11:00 - 11:15, disembark, and wait for your transfer service.

8:00 - 8:30: Departing from Hanoi Old Quarter, the limousine will transfer you to No. 28 Tuan Chau Marina. (The transfer is excluded from the price; book in the next step)

Once you arrive at the pier around 11:30 - 12:00, the crew team will welcome you warmly at the lounge before embarking on the Emperor Cruise and cruising in Halong Bay.

After listening to the safety brief and introducing the captain and cruise crew, lunch is served at Panorama Restaurant on the 3rd deck. Enjoy your meal onboard while admiring the grace of the bay.

Afternoon 

Take a tour to Me Cung Cave - a spectacular destination with plenty of historical and archaeological values about Halong culture from 10,000 years ago. You will be surprised by its complex structure and stalagmites in various shapes.

Stop at Tung Sau Area, famous for its pearl products. This is one of the most beautiful spots in the bay to kayak. Let's relax your mind by sailing in crystal clear water and enjoying the fresh air.

Kayaking in the stunning Tung Sau Area to discover hidden coves andislets

Return to the cruise and have free time. You can taste the afternoon tea with music and canapés on the sundeck, and participate in the Vietnamese cooking class later to learn how to make Vietnamese spring rolls.

Morning 

Begin your new day with the Vovinam class in the early morning and the glorious sunrise moment. Can Chanh Restaurant will serve a deluxe breakfast for you to recharge your energy.

Get on a dayboat for the next excursion, and today, we sail to Viet Hai Village - a peaceful village with wild beauty on Cat Ba Island, to discover the local life. 

You are free to choose between taking a bicycle ride or an electric car through a green rainforest tunnel that leads to a rice-field vista and then visiting a traditional house in the village where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people.

Travelers may join the intriguing cycling trip to the pristine Viet Hai Village.

Afterward, enjoy lunch in the village/on the dayboat. Then, continue exploring Lan Ha Bay in the afternoon.

Afternoon 

As you tour the Cat Ba Archipelago, you will have a glimpse of the Cai Beo floating hamlet. Then, stop at a natural area where you may relax by swimming and enjoy the landscape with sheer cliffs (if the weather is pleasant). 

Spend a couple of times on the pretty beach in the bay to calm your mind.

In the late afternoon, return to Emperor Cruise, and then you can take your time to revive all senses with a spa treatment or have a special tour to learn about the artwork of Pham Luc at the Lux Gallery.

Afterward, it is time for you to enjoy the afternoon tea with music and canapes on the sundeck and then participate in the cooking class.

Build your muscle in Vovinam class under the morning sunlight. Let's enjoy the magnificent view on the last day. Later, fill your stomach with a light breakfast of tea, coffee, and pastries.

An interesting visit to the fantastic Luon Cave will put an end to your sightseeing journey in Halong. This place perfectly combines natural features, including cliffs, imposing mountains, jade-green seawater, and high biodiversity. Let's get on a local rowed boat to explore the magnificent area.

Explore Luon Cave's majestic landscape with a harmonious blend of sea, sky, and islands.

After that, return to the cruise to finish packing all the luggage and check out around 8:30 - 9:15. Enjoy brunch à la Carte in Can Chanh restaurant while the boat gets back to Tuan Chau Marina.

Arrive at the pier, let’s say goodbye to the crew onboard, and disembark at 11:00 - 11:15.