Emperor Cruise - Bai Tu Long Bay Luxury Boat 2D1N/ 3D2N

8.30 - 9.00:  Pick up at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter for the 2.5-hour journey to Ha Long Bay by shuttle bus (for clients booking transfer), with a short break en-route.

Arrive at the Halong Harbor, take a short rest at Emperpr Lounge and board Emperor Cruise Ha Long Bay, and check-in. Enjoy a warm welcome from the crew, a cold welcome drink, and a short cruise and safety briefing

The Emperor Cruise slips away from the harbor and sets sail for Bai Tu Long Bay, passing through Ha Long Bay and the first glimpse of the incredible seascape with beautiful islands, islets, and amazing limestone karsts

13.00: An amazing a la carte menu lunch is served in the Can Chanh Restaurant on the main deck.

Our first stop is Grass Island (Hon Co Island), with its pristine and unspoiled beauty, to explore Thien Canh Son Cave. Climb the almost 400 stone steps to reach the cave with its spectacular rock formations, stalagmites, stalactites, and breathtaking views of Bai Tu Long Bay

After exploring the cave, spend time relaxing on the glorious white-sand beach, swim, or take a kayak to explore the coves and inlets

Return to Emperor Cruise Ha Long Bay and watch as our chef gives a Cooking Lesson making local dishes.

19.30: The highlight of the evening is an a la carte 5-course dinner under the romantic Bai Tu Long Bay night sky

Free time to watch movies, play games, enjoy a massage or luxury spa, relax at the bar or try to catch squid 

6.00: Wake up early to watch dawn break over the stunning Bai Tu Long Bay. Loosen up the muscles with a Vovinam martial arts class on the sundeck.

6.45: Enjoy a healthy breakfast of cereal, yogurt, fresh bread, fruit juice along with tea, coffee, and cookies.

7.15: We transfer to the Day Boat and head out further into Bai Tu Long Bay. Climb into a sea kayak to explore Master Cave (Thay Cave), named because of the stalactites that resemble a reading table, stacks of books and quills. When the sunlight enters the cave reflects on the stalactites it has a truly magical feel. 

Next, we visit Cong Dam Area, or Hon Xep Nature Park, in the heart of Bai Tu Long Bay and known for its spectacular beauty, hidden lagoons, caves and majestic limestone islands and islets with pristine beaches

Return to the day boat for a well-deserved lunch onboard. Relax and enjoy the awe-inspiring landscape as we wind our way through Bai Tu Long Bay back to Emperor Cruise Ha Long Bay.

Once onboard, freshen up, relax at the bar, or have a soothing massage. There is another opportunity to hone your cooking skills with our Cooking Class

19.00: Tonight is BBQ night, with a spectacular selection of delicious fresh food served under the fantastic Bai Tu Long Bay night sky.

Relax at your leisure. Play games, watch movies, meet friends, and enjoy a cocktail, a glass of wine, and don’t miss the fun of fishing for squid

Wake up early to catch a gorgeous sunrise over the stunning Bai Tu Long Bay vista.

06.00: Limber up with a gentle martial arts Vovinam Session on the sundeck

06.45: Enjoy a healthy, light breakfast with yogurt, cereal, bread, and of course tea & coffee

Today we visit the picturesque local Vung Vieng Fishing Village floating in the turquoise blue waters of Bai Tu Long Bay, surrounded by immense and seemingly never-ending limestone mountains.

Climb aboard a bamboo rowing boat to explore the area and then enter the village

As you wander around the village, you get a feel for the local, simple, relaxed way of life.

Nearby, we visit a Pearl Farm, covering 74 acres, where they cultivate saltwater pearls. Learn how the pearls are cultivated, harvested, and then polished and prepared for sale

We return to Emperor Cruise Ha Long Bay and check out

10.00: Enjoy one last meal on board, a delicious brunch, we cruise back through majestic Ha Long Bay to the Hon Gai Pier

Disembark and transfer by luxury mini-van back to Hanoi.

Arrive in Hanoi City and drop off at your hotel. End of the Emperor Cruise Ha Long Bay tour