Emperor Cruises

11:45: Check-in at Emperor Lounge – Hon Gai dock

Upon arrival at Emperor Cruises, our team will welcome you at the Emperor check-in lounge with a welcome drink by fresh fruit juice (Free). You will have time to refresh yourself after the long drive from Hanoi.

12:30: Embark on Emperor Cruises

Our Experiences Manager will assist you with boarding to start cruising in Bai Tu Long Bay. You will be briefed about your cruise in 5minutes.

Check in to your cabin as we set sail from Hon Gai dock to cruise among the many beautiful islets (scenes from the film ‘Indochine’ were filmed here). Bai Tu Long Bay has a wild beauty and the panoramas from the boat are unforgettable.

13:00: Lunch in the restaurant

A set menu lunch will be served at our Can Chanh Restaurant on the main deck. Savor delicious Vietnamese food while admiring the grace of the bay.

15:30: Cruise Halong Bay or enjoy a Spa Treatment

After lunch, you will explore the area of Thien Canh Son cave. You can revel in the breathtaking view of Bai Tu Long bay from up high, as well as the glorious long white-sand beach of Hon Co Island.

If the first stop isn’t for you, you can opt for an afternoon of pampering and indulgence at the Heritage

Spa for Free (All-inclusive package).

17:00: Kayak

This place is also an ideal destination for kayaking (Free). If this excursion doesn’t take your fancy, stay on board and treat yourself to a delicious afternoon tea, relaxing or taking afternoon tea and watching the sky color change as the sun sets.

18:15: Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails and Cooking Demonstration

Attend our chef’s cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (making spring rolls) in a truly stunning setting. This is also the perfect time for you to enjoy a cocktail or two as the sun sets over the karst landscape (Free & Unlimited).

19:30: Royal Bao Dai Dinner

Dress like kings and queens for the Royal Bao Dai dinner at the restaurant. Enjoy our a la carte course menu for dinner on board as you experience the charm of Bai Tu Long Bay at night.

The rest of the evening is free for you to relax with a drink (Free) or two, go squid fishing, book in for a spa treatment at Heritage Spa (Free) or watch a movie in the Hanoi 1945 bar.

Overnight on board Emperor Cruises of 8 cabins.

06:30: Vovinam on Sundeck

Welcome your second day onboard Emperor Cruise with a Vovinam session on the sundeck as the sun rises, followed by a light breakfast in the restaurant.

07:45: Visit Vung Vieng Village, Pearl farm

Vung Vieng fishing village, the famous pearl-growing village, to view the fishing tanks of the local people.

Proceed to Vung Vieng floating village to board bamboo boats so the locals can row you around their village and oyster pearl farming plots.

Your next excursion is a visit to Pearl Farm, an area in Halong Bay dedicated to growing pearls and practicing a handmade technique based on Vietnamese tradition and Japanese technology.

If you choose to stay on board, book in for a pamper session in the Heritage Spa (Free).

09:30: Brunch at the restaurant

Back on board, you can opt for your brunch to be served in the restaurant or your cabin while cruising back to the mainland. No bill to pay at the end. Check-out and return to Hon Gai dock.

11:15: Disembark at Hon Gai Dock

After disembarking from Emperor Cruises, you will be served a soft drink at Emperor Cruises Lounge before the drive back to Hanoi.

12:00: Return to Hanoi.

Inclusive of

• 2-days 1-night cruise itinerary in Single/ Double or Twin cabin with air conditioning, private balcony, private jacuzzi, full ocean view.
• 1 Breakfast / 1 Brunch/ 1 Dinner/ 1 Lunch
• Unlimited drinks anytime: Tea, coffee, house wines, spirits, local beers, fruit juices, soft drinks, cocktails, mocktails.
• Fruits, snack & nuts
• Free Spa treatment services, massage & sauna
• English speaking Butler service (Royal suite room)
• Kayak, Cooking demonstration, afternoon tea, Vovinam session, Fun club for kids & library
• Onboard insurance, taxes and service charges
• Entrance and sightseeing fees
• English- speaking guides at disposal during cruise

Exclusive of

• Land transfer between Hanoi and Halong
• Personal expenses extras
• Any service not mentioned clearly in inclusion

12:00: Upon arrival at Emperor Cruises, located at Hon Gai dock, our team will welcome you in our lounge before boarding.

12:30: Our Experiences Manager will assist you with boarding to start cruising in Bai Tu Long Bay. Check in to your cabin as we set sail from Vinashin dock to cruise among the many beautiful islets (scenes from the film ‘Indochine’ were filmed here). Bai Tu Long Bay has a wild beauty and the panoramas from the boat are unforgettable.

13:00: A set menu lunch will be served at our Can Chanh Restaurant on the main deck. Savor delicious Vietnamese food while admiring the grace of the bay.

14:30: Explore the area of Hon Co Island and Thien Canh Son Cave. You can revel in the breathtaking view of Bai Tu Long bay from up high, as well as the glorious long white-sand beach of Hon Co Island. Afterward relax on the beach, go swimming in the crystal clear water and explore the cave.

16:30: Return to the cruise by small boat

17:00: Choose from kayaking, taking a massage or just relaxing, do nothing or watching the sky color change as the sunsets.

18:00: Attend a tea demonstration

18:30 – 19:00: Attend our chef’s cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (making spring rolls) in a truly stunning setting.

19:30: Enjoy our a la carte course menu for dinner on board as you experience the charm of Bai Tu Long Bay at night.

21:00: Evening activities: enjoy our Movie Night, Board Games or our Massage and Spa services or even go squid fishing. Overnight on board Emperor Cruises.

06:00: Wake up to the gentle lapping of the water against the boat and as the first rays of the sun announce a new day. Before enjoying breakfast have cookies and tea and then try the Vovinam session on the sundeck as the sun rises over Bai Tu Long Bay

06:45: Have a light breakfast with milk, bread, cereals, fruit juice, yogurt, cookies, tea & coffee. Catch the morning view of seascape while enjoying the breakfast in the restaurant.

07:15 – 07:30: Transfer to Day small Boat and start cruising to admire the widest beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay.

08:30 – 09:00: Transfer to Day small Boat and start cruising to admire the widest beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay.

10:00 – 11:00: Kayak and discover Thay Cave – one of the largest & well-hidden cave in Bai Tu Long Bay.

11:00 – 12:00: Visit Cong Dam Area- Hon Xep Nature Park – Deep into Bai Tu Long Bay, the famous hidden lagoons covered by majestic limestone islands and islets with wild beaches

12:00 – 15:00: Enjoy the lunch in the restaurant on day boat

15:00 – 15:30: Transfer from Day Boat back to the main boat – Emperor Cruises boat

18:15: Enjoy massage service or just relax or try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (making spring rolls) in a truly stunning setting.

19:00: Enjoy your BBQ dinner on board as you experience the charm of Bai Tu Long Bay at night.

21:00: Evening activities: enjoy our Movie Night, Board Games or our Massage and Spa services or even go squid fishing. Overnight on board Emperor Cruises.

06:00: Wake up to the gentle lapping of the water against the boat and as the first rays of the sun announce a new day. Before enjoying breakfast have cookies and tea and then try the Vovinam session on the sundeck as the sun rises over Bai Tu Long Bay

06:45: Have light breakfast with milk, bread, cereals, fruit juice, yogurt

07:15 – 07:30: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village, the famous pearl-growing village, to view the fishing tanks of the local people. Proceed to Vung Vieng floating village to board bamboo boats so the locals can row you around their village and oyster pearl farming plots. Return to the mother boat by speedboat/tender

08:30: Return to the cruise by tender

09:30: Arrange the luggage and check out.

09:45 – 10:30: Enjoy brunch on board while cruising back to the mainland.

11:00: Arrive back at Emperor Cruises dock, Halong City for disembarkation where your driver waits to take you back to Hanoi or the airport for your onward journey or home.

 Inclusive of

• Welcome drink
• Experiences Director on board
• Local guide service for unlimited exploration
• 24-hour room service with no additional charges.
• Mini-bar replenished daily with soft drinks, beer and bottled water.
• Welcome champaign/sparkling wine/ house wine in the room
• Fruits, snack & nuts
• Unlimited drinks all the time: water, tea, and coffee, house wine, spirit, local beer, fruit juices, soft drink, cocktail, mocktail.
• 3D2N Cruise: 02 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts, 01 brunch
• Music, cinema, bars & art gallery
• Cookery & tea demonstration
• Vovinam and Use of massage & gym
• Beach activities such as kayaking, squid fishing, visiting cave, fishing villages, boating
• Upgrade to higher category accommodation or transportation (subject to availability).
• A fun club for kids & library
• All rooms with private balcony & full ocean view, Jacuzzi bathtub
• Butler service
• Free wifi
• Free bank charges if paying by credit card.
• All sightseeing tickets
• Service charges and government tax.

Exclusive of

• All pick-up and drop-off and transfers services
• Accommodation pre- and post-cruise
• Airfares to and from Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi or Cat Bi, Hai Phong
• Personal expenses
• Visa arrangements
• All other services not mentioned above.