8.30 - 8.45: Pick up at your hotel (in the Old Quarter) for Ha Long Bay (for clients who use our transfer service) 

11.30: Check-in at Paradise Suites hotel - Tuan Chau Island. After arriving at Paradise Suites hotel on Tuan Chau Island, you will be transferred to Paradise Elegance.

12.30: Embark on Paradise Elegance. Once you have been transferred to Paradise Elegance, you will be checked-in and given a short briefing about your cruise while sipping your welcome drink at Le Marin restaurant.

13.00: Lunch at Le Marin restaurant. Lunch will be served in the Le Marin restaurant while Paradise Elegance cruises the islands and islets of stunning Ha Long Bay.

14.00: Cruise Ha Long Bay or indulge in spa treatment. After lunch you can take time to contemplate the beauty of Ha Long Bay or alternatively, can opt for an afternoon of pampering at Le Parfum spa (please book directly with cruise manager)

14.30: Visit Tung Sau Pearl Farm or kayak. Your first excursion is a visit to Tung Sau Pearl Farm, an area in Ha Long Bay dedicated to growing pearls and practicing a handmade technique based on Vietnamese tradition and Japanese technology. This is also an ideal destination for kayaking. If this excursion doesn’t take your fancy, stay on board and treat yourself to a delicious afternoon tea.

16.00:  Visit to Sung Sot Cave. Your second stop of the day is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, where you can take in the panoramic views across Ha Long Bay.

17.45: Pre-dinner sunset cocktails (additional charge) at Le Piano bar and cooking demonstration. Paradise Elegance will anchor overnight at Coconut Tree Island and you can watch the sunset over the bay. Enjoy music and Pre-dinner sunset cocktails at Le piano bar, followed by a cooking demonstration on the L'Odyssée sundeck.

19.30: Dinner at Le Marin restaurant. Tantalise your taste buds with the selection of Western or Vietnamese cuisine on offer in Le Marin restaurant. Eat on the restaurant, or choose a special spot anywhere else on board to dine. After dinner, adjourn to the Le Piano bar for live music or simply chill out in your cabin with movie for a romantic night in. (Please note that live music is not available on Mondays.)

06.30:  Tai Chi on L'Odyssée sundeck. Start your second day on the right way with a relaxing Tai Chi session on L'Odyssée sundeck as the sun rises, followed by a light breakfast at Le Piano bar.

07.45: Breakfast at Le Marin restaurant. After your breakfast is served in Le Marin restaurant; it’s the time to get ready for another exciting day exploring Ha Long Bay 

08.30: Transfer to the Paradise Explorer tender for excursions. Keep in mind to bring along your necessary accessories to make the most of Ha Long Bay excursions.

9.00:  Visit Titov Island. You will visit popular Titov, where you can go swimming or hike to the top for another stunning panoramic view of the bay.

10.30: Cruise to Trong Cave area and Trinh Nu Cave. After visiting Titov Island, your next stop will be Trong Cave in Bo Hon Island. Inside the cave, all visitors will be surprised by so many stalactites hung down from the ceiling. This is also an ideal destination for those who would like to kayak.

12.00: Lunch in the restaurant. After your morning excursions, re-energize yourself with a fresh and delicious lunch in the restaurant.

14.00: Take a trip to Cua Van Floating Village by bamboo boat or kayak. Discover Cua Van Floating Village - the largest of the five remaining floating fishing villages in the bay. You will be transported there by bamboo boats, rowed by locals. The more adventurous can opt to kayak.

15.30: Return to Paradise Elegance

17.45: Pre-dinner sunset cocktails (additional charge) and cooking demonstration. The Paradise Elegance will once again anchor overnight at Coconut Tree Island. Watch the sunset over the Bay while enjoying music and Pre-dinner sunset cocktails at Le Piano Bar, followed by a cooking demonstration on the L'Odyssée sundeck.

19.30: Second dinner aboard Paradise Elegance. Relish your last night on board with dinner at Le Marin restaurant on L'Odyssée sundeck or in your cabin. Once again, Le Piano bar offers live music (except on Mondays) after dinner if you are not ready to call it a night. Alternatively, you can return to your cabin for a relaxing evening watching in-room movies.

06.30: Tai Chi on L'Odyssée sundeck. Start the day afresh with healthy Tai Chi session on L'Odyssée sundeck, followed by a light breakfast, coffee and pastries at Le Piano bar. Indulge yourself in one last spa treatment at Le Parfum spa (please book directly with cruise manager) or simply relax on board.

08.00: Breakfast at the restaurant. Breakfast is served in Le Marin restaurant to revitalise you for the day ahead. On the way back to Paradise harbour, Paradise Elegancine will pass by Thien Cung and Dau Go Cave and the Fighting Cocks Islet. Our reception area will assist you check out and settle your bill.

10.30: Return to Tuan Chau Marina. After disembarking from the Paradise Elegance, a light lunch at the Paradise lounge is served for guests booked on the Paradise shuttle bus.

12.00: Return to Hanoi.

12.30 -15.00: Arrival in to Hanoi, we drop off at your hotel (for clients who use our transfer service)