From Tuan Chau Harbour
Three days, two nights in Lan Ha Bay
A deeper voyage: everything in the overnight cruise, plus a day boat through hidden islets, a cycle to Viet Hai village in Cat Ba National Park and kayaking at Ba Trai Dao.
Day by day
Three days on the quiet side of Ha Long
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 QuarterFor guests who book the transfer with Diana Cruises. Staying outside the Old Quarter? The meeting point is Hanoi Opera House.
- Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbour
- Welcome aboardA short transfer to Diana, a welcome drink, a safety briefing from the crew and check-in to your suite.
- Lunch on the 4th deckWhile the ship cruises into Lan Ha Bay — the quieter extension of Ha Long Bay, with fewer boats and unspoiled scenery.
- Cruising Lan Ha BayTime to relax on deck as the karsts slide past.
- Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayakRowed by local fishermen, or paddle yourself. Towels and life jackets are provided; meet on the 1st deck.
- Swimming at Tra BauTowels and life jackets are provided; meet on the 1st deck.
- Happy hour & pool party on the sundeckFruit, drinks and the sunset — buy two drinks, get the third free.
- Sunset party & tea break on the 5th deck
- Cooking class with our chefLearn to make Vietnamese favourites such as spring rolls.
- Signature dinnerA premium seafood set menu.
- Evening on boardSquid fishing, cocktails or wine at the bar, a spa treatment, stargazing on the sundeck or a Dong Ho folk painting workshop.
Day 2
Viet Hai Village – Ba Trai Dao – On board
Meals: Light breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Tai Chi on the sundeck
- Light breakfastTea, coffee and pastries.
- Day boat to Viet HaiCruising between islands, islets and hidden beaches. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a camera; towels are provided.
- Cycling to Viet Hai villageA short 4 km ride to a village hidden in the jungle, ringed by the mountains of Cat Ba National Park.
- Lunch at a local restaurant in the villageDrinks not included.
- Kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai DaoLife jackets and towels provided.
- Back to the day boat
- Return to Diana
- Happy hour with sunset views
- Cooking demonstration
- DinnerDrinks not included.
- Evening on boardCocktails at the bar, the wine and cigar cellar, squid fishing or the bay at night.
Day 3
Lan Ha Bay – Tuan Chau – Hanoi
Meals: Light breakfast, brunch
- Tai Chi on the 5th-deck sundeckOptional.
- Light breakfast in the restaurantTea, coffee and juice included.
- Tea ceremonyOr a slow morning lounging on the 6th deck.
- Check-outPlease leave your luggage outside your door, return your key and settle any extras at reception on the 1st deck.
- Brunch on the 4th deck
- Disembark at Tuan Chau Harbour
- Limousine back to HanoiIf reserved.
- Arrive in Hanoi
Included
- Suite accommodation
- All meals on the itinerary
- Welcome drink
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Kayaking, bamboo boat and day boat
- Cycling to Viet Hai village
- Cooking class and sunrise Tai Chi
- English-speaking guide
- Starlink Wi-Fi in your suite
- On-board insurance
Not included
- Drinks
- Limousine transfer to/from Hanoi
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses
Good to know
Before you sail
Boarding
Tuan Chau, 11:45
Lot 11B, Tuan Chau International Marina, Ha Long. A short transfer to Diana, then a welcome drink.
From Hanoi
Pick-up 07:40–08:30
From hotels in the Old Quarter (or Hanoi Opera House), for guests who book the transfer with us.
Last day
Check-out 09:00
Brunch on the 4th deck, then we disembark at Tuan Chau at 10:30 and reach Hanoi around 15:00.
Your suite
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