Violet Cruise 2D1N / 3D2N

07.30 - 08.00: Pick up at the hotel at Hanoi Old Quarter (for guests booking transfer) to start your Ha Long Bay Cruise Tour from Hanoi

Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, board Luxury Violet Cruise, and check-in to your cabin

Have delicious buffet lunch with a feast of choices in the Violet Cruise's Restaurant

We will stop in one of the most famous floating village named Cua Van Fishing Village. From here we begin our exploration of Tien Ong Cave, and the floating fishing village. Tien Ong is the most recently explored cave and contains evidence of human civilization dating back centuries. 

Climb aboard a small traditional bamboo rowing boat to explore the fishing village, wander around, and discover the way of life of the local fishermen

Return to Violet Cruise and sail to the overnight mooring area of Luom Bo. This time of the day is called the ‘Blue Hour’ and when Halong Bay reveals its magnificent beauty

Wind down with a drink of your choice on the sun deck. Watch as our Chef demonstrates how to prepare and cook a selection of Vietnamese dishes. Feel free to join in and practice for yourself.

Dinner is served in the restaurant featuring either an amazing à la carte or buffet style banquet. 

Afterward, the night is yours to relax amidst the surreal landscape

Overnight in the Violet Cruise

Wake up at dawn to the smell of freshly brewed coffee and baked pastries in the dining room

Join the Tai Chi Morning Class on the sun deck and experience becoming ‘one’ with nature

Climb aboard our Day Boat named “Sunset” to discover more of the hidden charms of Ha Long Bay. Breakfast is served on board as we sail to Surprise Cave, in Vietnamese “Hang Sung Sot”. 

Sung Sot Cave is the biggest cave in Halong Bay at over 10,000 square meters, is a magnificent site with the most beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. The further you go inside the bigger it gets. We explore this natural sensation for about 60 minutes

Back onboard the Sunset Boat to relax, lean back on your sunbed sailing further into the Bay

Enjoy the opportunity to go swimming or kayaking through the incredible waterscape, surrounded by sheer vertical cliffs and tree-topped islets

Back onboard lunch is served in the restaurant, while Sunset winds its way to a floating pearl farm where we visit a small factory to watch and learn how cultured pearls are harvested and processed. Return to Violet Cruise Ha Long Bay where you have time for spa or sunbathing while we sail to the overnight night stop

19.00: A delicious dinner is served in the restaurant

The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy as you wish. Before retiring, spend some time sipping cocktails at the bar and make new friends. Join the crew for some fun squid fishing

Spend 2nd night on Violet Cruise

06.30: For early risers, tea, coffee, and pastries are available in the restaurant

Ease both the mind and body with a Tai Chi Class on the sundeck.

We cruise to Titov Island and clamber aboard the tender board to explore the tropical island. Relax on the white sandy beach, or take a refreshing swim in the cool clear waters under the shadow of the amazing limestone rock formations

The fit and active can take the 20-minute climb up 400 stone steps to the summit of the Island to feast on the awe-inspiring panoramic views of Ha Long Bay. There is also a viewing platform about half-way up with fantastic views of the Halong Bay Landscape.

We return to Violet Cruise Ha Long Bay, where can shower and freshen up. 

A superb full breakfast is served in the dining room, relax on the sun deck or dine in the restaurant while savoring every last moment of the incredible beauty of Halong Bay before arriving back at Tuan Chau Harbor

Our crew bids farewell and helps with your belongings. Heritage Lines and all the crew members thank you for joining us on board Violet Cruise

Disembark and the shuttle bus will transfer you back to Hanoi. 

End of tour