Paradise Sails Cruise

Morning

8:00 - 8:30: You can be picked up by a shuttle bus or limousine car (book in the next step with an additional fee) at your hotel in Hanoi then transfer to Halong.

12:00 - 12:30: Your first stop on arrival at Tuan Chau Island is the Paradise check-in lounge. You will have time to refresh yourself after the long drive from Hanoi then get to Paradise Sails (formerly Paradise Luxury Cruise Halong Bay) by an electric cart.

After embarking, you will be given a short briefing about your cruise itinerary and safety regulations while sipping your welcome drink.

As the Paradise Sails makes its way to Halong Bay, you will have time to savor your delicious lunch while enjoying the stunning views - your first introduction to this majestic landscape.

Afternoon

Your first excursion is a visit to TiTop Island, a perfect hiking destination for stunning panoramic views of the Bay. If you want a more relaxing option, go for a refreshing swim in the emerald waters, or sip from a coconut in the shade is a wonderful alternative. 

Let's move to the next stop - Luon Cave, where you can admire a picturesque scene of crystal clear water and rising rock formations. You can choose a kayak by yourself or a bamboo boat by the locals (extra charge) to deeper explore the cave.

Then, we’ll return to Paradise Sails and relax on board. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy Buy 1 Get 1 Free during Happy Hour (17:30 - 18:30) as the sun sets over the karst landscape. Or else, foodies can partake in a Vietnamese cooking demonstration before dinner and are guaranteed to whet their appetite.

Evening

Savor your gourmet dinner, which is prepared by our talented chef, at the onboard restaurant to recharge your energy. The rest of the evening is free for you to relax with drinks, go squid fishing, book in for a spa treatment at Le Parfum Spa, etc.

Morning

Start your second day on board Paradise Luxury Cruise Halong Bay with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the sun rises, followed by a light breakfast in the restaurant.

Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave. This is the largest cave in Halong Bay, and the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years have taken on fascinating shapes. On the way out, you will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay. 

Back on board, you can enjoy brunch in the restaurant while the junk boat passes by Thien Cung, Dau Go Caves, and Fighting Cocks Islet. Then, you may settle your bill and return the room keys to the reception area between 9:40 and 10:15.

10:30: We reach Tuan Chau Marina, after disembarking from Paradise Luxury, you can take a rest at the waiting lounge before the drive back to Hanoi.

Afternoon

Your driver will pick up guests for transfer to Hanoi if you book the transfer service (extra fee needed). You will arrive in Hanoi at about 14:30 - 15:00. Drop off at your hotel. 

Morning

8:00 - 8:30: You will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (book the transfer service with an additional fee), then transfer to Halong.

12:00 - 12:30: Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Island, head to the check-in lounge at Paradise to freshen up after your long journey from Hanoi. Afterward, get on an electric cart to transfer to Paradise Luxury Cruise Halong Bay.

Once you're checked in and aboard the boat, take a seat at the restaurant for a welcome drink and to receive information about your cruise and safety regulations.

Enjoy a delectable lunch while taking in the breathtaking views of Halong Bay. After lunch, relax and enjoy the stunning Halong Bay scenery.

Afternoon

The first stop is Titop Island, which is named after the Russian cosmonaut Gherman Stepanovich Titov. You can either choose to hike the mountain to get a panoramic view of Halong Bay or swim at the beach to chill out.

Visit Luon Cave and feast your eye on the poetic landscape of majestic limestone islands. This is also an ideal place for kayaking or rowing boats (additional fee), which is an amazing way to admire the amazing rock formations and crystal-clear waters closely.

At sunset, we will return to Paradise Sails. Let’s unwind with a drink while watching the sunset over the karst landscape. You can also participate in Happy Hour - Buy 1 Get 1 Drink from 17:30 - 18:30 or a Vietnamese cooking class on one notable Vietnamese dish.

Evening

Enjoy your gourmet dinner then spend the rest of the evening as you please, with options including squid fishing, booking a spa treatment, or drinking at the bar.

Morning

Welcome your second day on board Paradise Sails (known as Paradise Luxury Cruise Halong Bay) with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the sun rises, followed by a light breakfast in the restaurant.

Don’t forget to bring along all your necessary items, like cameras and sunscreen to make sure you experience the best of Halong Bay on your excursions.

Embarking on a smaller day boat, your next stop will be Tien Ong Cave on Bo Hon Island. Inside the cave, all visitors will be surprised by so many stalactites hanging down from the ceiling. This is also an ideal destination for those who would like to kayak.

A stunning cave with vistas and a rustic beauty unmatched by any other, as well as a system of stalactites and stalagmites that are thousands of years old. Additionally, archaeologists have found artifacts and human bones that date from 10,000 BC to 8,000 BC.

After your morning excursions, re-energize yourself with a fresh and delicious lunch in the restaurant.

Afternoon

The largest of five remaining floating fishing villages in the Bay, you will visit Cua Van Floating Village by bamboo boats rowed by locals, or you can opt to kayak. Wave to friendly locals as they go about their daily lives, which have remained largely unchanged for centuries.

Paradise Luxury will anchor overnight at Coconut Tree Island. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy a cocktail or two as the sun sets over the karst landscape. Foodies can partake in a Vietnamese cooking demonstration before dinner, and try a pre-dinner cocktail or two.

Night

Savour your last dinner in the restaurant, choose to eat in your cabin or on the sundeck - it’s completely up to you. After dinner, if you haven’t tried squid fishing, this is your last chance. Or you may just want to wind down with a movie in the restaurant.

Morning

You can start the day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the sun rises, followed by a light breakfast in the restaurant.

Next, we will visit the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the most beautiful and largest caves in Halong Bay. Strolling inside, visitors will sightsee fascinating stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years. 

After the cave excursion, back to the junk boat for brunch while the cruise passes by Thien Cung and Dau Go Cave, and the Fighting Cock Islet. Then, you may settle your bills and check out around 9:40 - 9:45.

10:15 - 10:30: Paradise Sails returns to Tuan Chau Marina, time to disembark and finish your cruise. You can chill out at the waiting lounge before returning to Hanoi.

Afternoon

If you book the transfer service (extra charge), wait to be picked up, and get back to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter approximately at 14:30 - 15:00. Drop off and mark the end of your journey.