11.00 -11.30: Please be ready at our lobby in Tuan Chau Pier. With the support of our staff, all registration with the local government will be arranged.
12.00 – 12.30: The cruise captain and staff will welcome you onboard LOTUS D’ORIENT CRUISE after a short tender transfer from the harbor. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, a short cruise briefing and safety instructions will be given.
12.30 – 13.00: LOTUS D’ORIENT CRUISE voyages to Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay one of the New Seven Nature Wonders of the World. Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes via amazing limestone karst formations that rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner.
14.30: The cruise gets to the less populated area at Ba Trai Dao – Tra Bau Valley natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming or kayaking.
17.30 – 18.00: Returning to LOTUS D’ORIENT CRUISE, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Enjoy energizing drink and snack by joining HAPPY HOUR on the sundeck.
19.30: Sumptuous Deluxe Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff.
20.30: After dinner, various activities including karaoke, and squid fishing are organized. Or you can just laze around with exhilarating drinks from our bar. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.
Lotus D’Orient Cruise accommodation: On Board
*Distance Ha Noi – Ha Long: 180 kilometers/2.5 – 3 hours
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi (Meals: B, L)
06.15 – 07.00: Breakfast is served. It can be a great idea to enjoy the meal with the magnificent view of the sunrise in Ha Long Bay.
7.00: Lotus Luxury cruise approach Light – Dark cave area. This magic work of nature shows you the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this time masterpiece by kayaking on your own or sitting on a bamboo boat with the support of the locals.
9.30: Lotus D’Orient Cruise Halong bay welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
10.00: Whilst cruising back, delightful lunch will be served.
11.35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark. We bid farewell at Tuan Chau pier, this is the end of the program. Transportation Ha Noi – Ha Long bay – Ha Noi can be arranged upon request.
*Distance Ha Noi – Ha Long: 180 kilometers/2.5 – 3 hours
*Please note that the schedule can be changed without prior notice depending on the weather and policies of Ha Long Bay board of management.
