Diana Cruises small among the limestone islands of Lan Ha Bay

Experiences

Activities

Kayaking and bamboo boats in Lan Ha Bay, a swim at Tra Bau, a cooking class and Tai Chi at sunrise — included in your cruise, and every one of them optional.

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On the bay & on board

Fewer things, done at the right hour

The programme follows the light and the tide: the caves in the afternoon, a swim before sunset, the kitchen at dusk and the deck at dawn. The pool and a good book are always an option too.

The karst islands around Bright Cave in Lan Ha Bay
Day 1 · 15:00

Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayak

Let local fishermen row you through in a handwoven bamboo boat, or paddle yourself. Towels and life jackets are provided.

Calm green water beside the karsts of Lan Ha Bay
Day 1 · 16:45

Swimming at Tra Bau

A swim in the calm, emerald water of Tra Bau before the sun goes down. Meet on the 1st deck.

Tea and cakes served on deck at sunset
Day 1 · 17:00–19:00

Happy hour & sunset party

Fruit, drinks and a pool party on the sundeck — buy two drinks, get the third free — and a tea break on the 5th deck as the light goes.

Guests rolling spring rolls with the chef on deck
Day 1 · 18:00

Cooking class with our chef

Roll like a local: learn to make Vietnamese favourites such as fresh spring rolls, with herbs, crisp vegetables and shrimp.

The sundeck at sunrise over Lan Ha Bay
Day 2 · 06:30

Tai Chi at sunrise

Begin the day with a slow Tai Chi session on the sundeck — or simply tea, coffee and the sunrise.

A Vietnamese tea ceremony on deck, with a bonsai and the bay behind
Day 2 · 08:00

Tea ceremony

The art of Vietnamese tea, as a slow morning ritual before brunch and the return to Tuan Chau.

After dark & on the third day

A little more to discover

Evening · 21:00

Squid fishing & the night sky

Lamps over the water and hand lines after dinner — or cocktails at the bar and stargazing on the sundeck.

Evening

Dong Ho folk painting

A workshop in the woodblock-print tradition of northern Vietnam, held on deck after dinner.

3 days / 2 nights · Day 2

Cycling to Viet Hai village

A day boat between hidden islets, then a short 4 km ride to a village ringed by the mountains of Cat Ba National Park.

3 days / 2 nights · Day 2

Kayaking at Ba Trai Dao

An afternoon of kayaking and swimming in a sheltered corner of the bay, before returning to Diana.

Spa & wellness on board

The journey

Where each activity fits

An overnight voyage into the heart of Lan Ha Bay: Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayak, a swim at Tra Bau, a sunset pool party, a cooking class and Tai Chi at sunrise.

Day 1

Hanoi – Tuan Chau – Bright Cave – Lan Ha Bay

Meals: Lunch, dinner

  1. Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
  2. Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbour
  3. Welcome aboard
  4. Lunch on the 4th deck
  5. Cruising Lan Ha Bay
  6. Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayak
  7. Swimming at Tra Bau
  8. Happy hour & pool party on the sundeck
  9. Sunset party & tea break on the 5th deck
  10. Cooking class with our chef
  11. Signature dinner
  12. Evening on board

Day 2

Lan Ha Bay – Tuan Chau – Hanoi

Meals: Light breakfast, brunch

  1. Tai Chi on the sundeck
  2. Light breakfast in the restaurant
  3. Tea ceremony
  4. Check-out
  5. Brunch on the 4th deck
  6. Disembark at Tuan Chau
  7. Transfer back to Hanoi
  8. Arrive in Hanoi

Full 2 days / 1 night itinerary

Reservations

Sail aboard Diana

Two days, one night — or three days, two nights — from Tuan Chau Harbour into Lan Ha Bay.

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+84 948 205 335info@dianacruises.com