Oriental Sails Cruise 3D2N Ha Long Bay

🚢 Cruise Information

• Number of boats: 03 (Oriental Sails fleet)

• Cabins: 18 (14.5m² each, air conditioning, private bathroom, large windows)

• Restaurant & Bar | Sundeck with lounge chairs | Karaoke room

• Facilities: WiFi onboard, mineral water dispensers, safety equipment, tender boat.

🎉 Activities

• Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island

• Dark & Bright Cave kayaking

• Ba Trai Dao Beach swimming

• Pearl Farm visit

• Luon Cave kayaking/bamboo boat

• Tai Chi, cooking class

• Sunset & Happy Hour

• Squid fishing, karaoke

• 📍 Detailed Itinerary

  DAY 1: HANOI – BAI CHAY – HALONG BAY (L/D)

  • 08:00–08:30: Depart from Hanoi to Halong International Cruise Port (Bai Chay).

  • 12:00–12:30: Embark Oriental Sails Cruise. Welcome drink & safety briefing. Check-in cabin.

  • 13:15: Lunch onboard while cruising among limestone islets. Anchor near Titop Island.

  • 15:00–16:00: Guided visit to Sung Sot Cave – the largest and most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.

  • 16:00–17:00: Hike up Titop Island for a panoramic bay view or relax/swim at the beach.

  • 17:20: Return to the cruise. Sunset & Happy Hour at the bar.

  • 18:00: Join a Vietnamese cooking class & food décor demonstration.

  • 19:00–21:00: Dinner served onboard (private dinner on request).

  • 21:00–22:00: Evening activities – squid fishing, karaoke, or relaxing in your cabin. Overnight onboard.

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  DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – DARK & BRIGHT CAVE – BA TRAI DAO BEACH – PEARL FARM (B/L/D)

  • 06:30–07:00: Morning Tai Chi on sundeck. Coffee/tea while enjoying sunrise.

  • 07:00–08:00: Breakfast in the restaurant.

  • 08:00–08:30: Transfer to day boat for full-day excursion.

  • 10:30: Kayak at Dark & Bright Cave – admire limestone cliffs and tranquil water.

  • 11:30: Lunch on day boat.

  • 12:30: Swim at Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) Beach – white sand & crystal-clear waters.

  • 13:30: Continue exploring Lan Ha Bay, then return toward Halong Bay.

  • 14:45: Stop at Pearl Farm Exhibition Center & Museum – learn about pearl raising & harvesting.

  • 15:25: Return to Oriental Sails. Relax or enjoy Happy Hour.

  • 19:00: Dinner served onboard (private dinner on request).

  • Evening: Squid fishing, reading, or movie onboard. Overnight onboard.

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  DAY 3: HALONG BAY – LUON CAVE – HANOI (B/L)

  • 06:30: Tai Chi lesson on sundeck.

  • 07:00–08:00: Breakfast with morning view of karst formations.

  • 08:00–09:00: Visit Luon Cave – bamboo boat with local rower or kayak.

  • 09:00: Return to Oriental Sails for shower.

  • 09:30: Check out while cruising past Bai Chay Bridge.

  • 10:00: Lunch onboard.

  • 11:00: Disembark at Halong International Cruise Port.

  • 12:00–16:30: Drive back to Hanoi. Trip ends around 16:30.

  • ✅ Inclusions

    • 02 nights onboard Oriental Sails Cruise

    • Welcome drink

    • Meals as per itinerary (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)

    • Entrance fees, taxes, service charges

    • Cooking class, Tai Chi session

    • Kayaking at Dark & Bright Cave & Luon Cave

    • Swimming at Titop & Ba Trai Dao beaches

    • Mineral water (from dispensers)

    • Happy Hour promotion (Buy 2 Get 1 Free)

    • Squid fishing & karaoke

    • WiFi onboard

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    ❌ Exclusions

    • Shuttle bus Hanoi ↔ Halong (extra fee)

    • Drinks & tobacco

    • Private dinner surcharge (12 USD/pax, optional)

    • Personal expenses, travel insurance

    • Food for babies under 6 years old

    • Visa, flights, airport transfers

    • Tips for staff

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    Weather-related Policy

  • 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.
    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:

    • Assist with rescheduling to another available date that suits your itinerary, or

    • Provide a refund if rescheduling is not possible.
      For specific cases, please contact us for personalized support and guidance.

    Important Note
    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.
    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.