Cruise Introduction
Dragon Legend Cruise is designed in traditional Vietnamese style, offering 24 deluxe cabins, spacious restaurants, mineral seawater pool, spa, fitness area, and large sundeck. The itinerary takes you deep into the untouched Bai Tu Long Bay, an off-the-beaten-path destination with fewer crowds. Guests can enjoy exploring Thien Canh Son Cave, kayaking, visiting Vung Vieng Fishing Village, and experiencing a unique water puppet show at Yen Duc Village on the way back to Hanoi.
Advantages
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Off-the-beaten-track Bai Tu Long Bay route
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Spacious facilities: 2 restaurants, 2 bars, mineral seawater pool, fitness area, spa
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Traditional Vietnamese design with deluxe cabins and sea view
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Unique cultural experience: water puppet show at Yen Duc Village
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Activities: kayaking, cave exploring, fishing village visit, cooking class, squid fishing, Tai Chi
Shortages
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Limited to 2D1N or 3D2N itineraries
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Not recommended for elderly above 80 or those with health restrictions
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Higher pricing range compared to smaller cruises
Facilities
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Traditional Vietnamese style
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24 deluxe cabins
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Outdoor restaurant (124 m²) & indoor restaurant (180 m²)
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2 bars
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Spa & massage
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Fitness area
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Mineral seawater pool
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Sundeck
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2 tender boats
Cabin Information
Deluxe Double Cabin
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Number of rooms: 12
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Size: 26.5 m²
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Connecting room: Yes (with single cabin)
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Extra bed: Yes
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Sea view
Deluxe Twin Cabin
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Number of rooms: 10
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Size: 26.5 m²
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Connecting room: No
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Extra bed: Yes
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Sea view
Deluxe Single Cabin
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Number of rooms: 02
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Size: 12 – 14 m²
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Connecting room: Yes (with double cabin)
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Extra bed: No
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Sea view
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1: HANOI – BAI TU LONG BAY – THIEN CANH SON CAVE (L, D)
08:20 – 08:45: Pick up at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter by luxury van.
11:30: Arrive at Indochina Junk office, rest at lounge.
11:50 – 12:15: Electric car transfer to port.
12:30 – 13:00: Embark Dragon Legend Cruise, welcome drink, safety briefing, cabin check-in.
13:15: Lunch onboard while cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay.
14:30: Visit Thien Canh Son Cave.
15:00: Kayak among limestone karsts.
16:35: Back to cruise, sunset watching.
17:15: Vietnamese cooking demonstration (Banh Xeo).
19:00: Dinner in a peaceful bay setting.
20:00: Evening leisure: squid fishing, relax onboard.
DAY 2: VUNG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE – YEN DUC VILLAGE – HANOI (B, L)
06:00: Tai Chi session on sundeck.
07:00 – 07:15: Breakfast onboard.
07:45: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village by rowing boat, meet locals, pass floating school & fish farms.
08:45: Return to cruise, leisure time.
09:45 – 10:00: Cabin check-out. Free time to relax and take photos.
10:15: Buffet lunch onboard.
11:30 – 12:00: Disembark at Halong International Harbor.
13:00 – 13:45: Stop at Yen Duc Village in Dong Trieu. Enjoy water puppet show by local artists.
16:00: Return to Hanoi. Trip ends.
Note: Itinerary may change due to weather or tide conditions.
Inclusions
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Welcome drink
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Deluxe en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
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All meals onboard
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Tea & coffee with breakfast
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English-speaking guide onboard
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Kayaking
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Water puppet show at Yen Duc Village
Exclusions
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Personal expenses
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Extra drinks
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Bank charge (credit card payment)
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Spa & massage services
Safety Notes
Not recommended for:
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Persons with disabilities (physical/sensory)
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Persons with hallucination, sleepwalking, epilepsy, fear of enclosure
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Persons over 80 years old
What to Bring
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Sunglasses, sunblock, wide brim hat
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Insect repellent
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Swimwear, warm clothes (Nov–Apr)
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Original passport
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Personal medication (if applicable)
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Transfer Services
We provide convenient transfer options between Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi with flexible choices to suit your needs:
Shared Bus 35–45 seats: USD 16/person (round trip)
Shared Limousine 19-seat: USD 20/person (round trip)
Shared Limousine 10-seat: USD 23/person (round trip)
Private Car 4-seat: USD 68/way
Private Car 7-seat: USD 88/way
All vehicles are modern, air-conditioned, and operated by experienced drivers.
Pick-up and drop-off available at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter
Weather-related Policy
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All overnight cruises in Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay, and Bai Tu Long Bay require official permission from the Bay Management Authority to stay overnight.
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If adverse weather (storms, strong winds, high waves, etc.) occurs, the Authority will suspend overnight operations to ensure safety. In such cases, Sundara Vietnam will:
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Assist with rescheduling to another available date that suits your itinerary, or
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Provide a refund if rescheduling is not possible.
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For specific cases, please contact us for personalized support and guidance.
Important Note
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The Authority may issue cancellation notices on very short notice, sometimes even when guests are already on tour. From August–October, weather is more unpredictable and late announcements are more likely.
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In all cases, please contact Sundara Vietnam staff immediately. We will always do our utmost to provide the most suitable solution and ensure your satisfaction.
