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.
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.
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.
Swimming at Tra Bau
A swim in the calm, emerald water of Tra Bau before the sun goes down. Meet on the 1st deck.
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.
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.
Tai Chi at sunrise
Begin the day with a slow Tai Chi session on the sundeck — or simply tea, coffee and the sunrise.
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.
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
- Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbour
- Welcome aboard
- Lunch on the 4th deck
- Cruising Lan Ha Bay
- Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayak
- Swimming at Tra Bau
- Happy hour & pool party on the sundeck
- Sunset party & tea break on the 5th deck
- Cooking class with our chef
- Signature dinner
- Evening on board
Day 2
Lan Ha Bay – Tuan Chau – Hanoi
Meals: Light breakfast, brunch
- Tai Chi on the sundeck
- Light breakfast in the restaurant
- Tea ceremony
- Check-out
- Brunch on the 4th deck
- Disembark at Tuan Chau
- Transfer back to Hanoi
- Arrive in Hanoi
A deeper voyage: everything in the overnight cruise, plus a day boat through hidden islets, a cycle to Viet Hai village inside Cat Ba National Park and kayaking at Ba Trai Dao.
Day 1
Hanoi – Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Bright Cave
Meals: Lunch, dinner
- Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbour
- Welcome aboard
- Lunch on the 4th deck
- Cruising Lan Ha Bay
- Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayak
- Swimming at Tra Bau
- Happy hour & pool party on the sundeck
- Sunset party & tea break on the 5th deck
- Cooking class with our chef
- Signature dinner
- Evening on board
Day 2
Viet Hai Village – Ba Trai Dao – On board
Meals: Light breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Tai Chi on the sundeck
- Light breakfast
- Day boat to Viet Hai
- Cycling to Viet Hai village
- Lunch at a local restaurant in the village
- Kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai Dao
- Back to the day boat
- Return to Diana
- Happy hour with sunset views
- Cooking demonstration
- Dinner
- Evening on board
Day 3
Lan Ha Bay – Tuan Chau – Hanoi
Meals: Light breakfast, brunch
- Tai Chi on the 5th-deck sundeck
- Light breakfast in the restaurant
- Tea ceremony
- Check-out
- Brunch on the 4th deck
- Disembark at Tuan Chau Harbour
- Limousine back to Hanoi
- Arrive in Hanoi
Good to know
Activities: your questions
Are the activities included in the price?
Yes. Kayaking or the bamboo boat at Bright Cave, the swim at Tra Bau, the cooking class and sunrise Tai Chi are included in your cruise, and every one of them is optional.
Do I need to know how to kayak?
No. At Bright Cave, local fishermen can row you through in a bamboo boat, or you can paddle a kayak yourself. Towels and life jackets are provided.
What is there to do in the evening?
Squid fishing, cocktails or wine at the bar, a spa treatment, stargazing on the sundeck or a Dong Ho folk painting workshop.
Reservations
Sail aboard Diana
Two days, one night — or three days, two nights — from Tuan Chau Harbour into Lan Ha Bay.
