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About the Cruise
Orchid Cruise Halong Bay is one of the leading luxury 5-star cruises in Ha Long Bay. Among the newest cruises available, Orchid Cruise offers the highest level of professionalism and friendliness, sure to exceed your highest expectations.
Orchid Cruise is the first company to organize cruises through Ha Long Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay, offering its guests the absolute highlights of this beautiful, wild route.
Joining our Halong Bay cruises will give you a chance to discover untouched areas and the less travelled routes not offered by any other cruise tour operator. Orchid Cruise has 14 luxury cabins and professional crew that will provide you top level service throughout the tour, regardless if you choose to cruise with us for 3 days 2 nights or 2 days 1 night.
For an amazing experience of one of the greatest attractions of Vietnam, choose Orchid Cruise!
We have all things you need for a most relaxing cruise trip
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Orchid Classic Cruise - 2 Days 1 Night
08h30: A luxury van picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Ha Long Bay.
11h30: Arriving at Lot 32 – Tuan Chau Marina – have check-in procedures at the waiting lounge. You can take special tea at the lounge with a warm welcome.
12h15: Transfer to Orchid Cruises by a tender boat. Welcome aboard, we’ll have some welcome drinks and gather at the restaurant for a cruise briefing and some safety instructions.
13h00: Passengers will be taking lunch while we cruise and visit Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature
15h00: Kayaking activities in the Ao Ech Area are held to discover the hidden charm of Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay.
17h00: Orchid Cruises enters a less populated area at Tra Bau – Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a nice swim in the green, emerald water.
18h00: Onboard you may join a cooking demonstration and enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with our Cruise Manager directly.
19h15: Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.
21h00: It’s time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay, our bar on the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant, we also have chess and cards for you.
23h00: Overnight on board.
06h30: It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a tai chi session on the sundeck.
If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5h30 to 6h00 depending
on the season, and consult our sailors.
07h00: We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
08h00: We progress to Trung Trang Cave by our bus on Cat Ba Island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.
Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. The valley covers an area of approximately 300 hectares, has a depth of 10m to 30m and is around 15km in the middle of Cat Ba National Park.
Trung Trang Cave measures 300m lengthwise through the mountains. The cave was carved by nature for more than 2000 years. The cave has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination
09h30: Orchid Cruises welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
10h00: Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.
11h30: Disembark Orchid Cruises at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, and end your cruise with us.
14h30: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.
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Orchid Classic Cruise - 3 Days 2 Nights
08h30: Luxury van picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Ha Long Bay.
11h30: Arriving at Lot 32 – Tuan Chau Marina – have check-in procedures at the waiting lounge.
You can take special tea at the lounge with a warm welcome.
12h15: Transfer to Orchid Cruises by a tender boat. Welcome aboard, we’ll have some welcome drinks and gather at the restaurant for a cruise briefing and some safety instructions.
13h00: Passengers will be taking lunch while we cruise and visit Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature
15h00: Kayaking activities in the Ao Ech Area are held to discover the hidden charm of Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay.
17h00: Orchid Cruises enters a less populated area at Tra Bau – Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a nice swim in the green, emerald water.
18h00: Onboard you may join a cooking demonstration and enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with our Cruise Manager directly.
19h15: Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.
21h00: It’s time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay, our bar on the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant, we also have chess and cards for you.
23h00: Overnight on board.
06h30: The day starts early onboard Orchid Cruises with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Breakfast is served in the dining room with morning view of Bay’s landscape, then continue our journey.
07h00: We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
08h00: Transfer to tender to visit Viet Hai village. You will take a bicycle trip along the village path and go through rainforests and dark tunnels. Enjoy the stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, and bamboo…you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people.
Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost).
Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch is served on day boat.
14h00: Visit Ba Trai Dao (Three peach islets), this peaceful body of water has beautiful scenery, making it the perfect place for scenic kayaking or relaxing on a sandy beach.
15h00: Return to Orchid Cruises. Enjoying swimming in the untouched area. Then, you will join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. Watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. In the early evening, the boat has its Happy Hour deal.
19h30: Fusion Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.
21h30: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
23h00: Overnight on board.
End of Day Two program
06h30: It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a tai chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, and consult our sailors.
07h00: We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
08h00: We progress to Trung Trang Cave by our bus on Cat Ba Island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.
Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. The valley covers an area of approximately 300 hectares, has a depth of 10m to 30m and is around 15km in the middle of Cat Ba National Park.
Trung Trang Cave measures 300m lengthwise through the mountains. The cave was carved by nature for more than 2000 years. The cave has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination.
09h30: Orchid Cruises welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
10h00: Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.
11h30: Disembark Orchid Cruises at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, and end your cruise with us.
14h30: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.
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Accommodation
Rest like a king in your luxurious cabin while towers of limestone cruise past your window
- Only 14 cabins on the ship, to ensure relaxing atmosphere on board
- Generous space in all cabins, with our cabin size from 36 to 72 square metres
- Regular cabins with a double bed, a private balcony and full-size ocean views
- The Orchid Exclusive Suite with a king-size bed, a private balcony and full-size ocean views
- Luxurious and well-furnished, with décor of exotic wood and marble
- Each cabin with a private bathroom, inclusive of a shower and a bathtub
- The Orchid Exclusive Suite additionally equipped with a jacuzzi




Dining
Relish some of Asia’s most exquisite dishes with the majestic Ha Long Bay as the backdrop
- Gourmet dining with authentic Vietnamese cuisine
- Welcome drink on arrival, followed by international buffet lunch
- Sumptuous deluxe dinner set menu, served by candlelight
- Light breakfast in the morning & a delightful brunch
- All meals served in our restaurant with panoramic views




Onboard
Pick from a range of fun onboard activities – or just lounge in a deckchair, drink in your hand
- A cooking class of Vietnamese cuisine, with expert advice from our Master Chef.
- A luxurious spa offering deep tissue massage, aromatherapy or herbal oil treatment
- Sunset-spotting over the Gulf of Tonkin.
- Relax in the exclusive top deck jacuzzi with breathtaking views of the bay.
- Movies and musical entertainment.
- Go squid fishing at night and enjoy your catch prepared by the onboard chefs.
- An invigorating sunrise class of the ancient martial art of Tai Chi.
- A traditional Vietnamese tea ceremony.




Offboard
Jump off the board for some hands-on experience of the natural wonders surrounding you
- Depart and return from the Tuan Chau Port, lot 32, Quang Ninh.
- Swim between karst limestone outcrops to isolated lagoons and caves in the Ao Ech Area.
- Travel through the Trung Trang Valley on Cat Ba Island to visit the Trung Trang Cave.
- Take a swim in the emerald-green waters of Tra Bau.
- A beach BBQ party, weather permitting.
Terms & Conditions
At Halong Hub, we’re committed to providing clear and fair policies for all our customers. Each booking clearly outlines what’s included and excluded.
Our cancellation and refund policy is designed to be transparent and reasonable, ensuring peace of mind from the moment you book with Halong Hub.
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Inclusions
- Luxury room and facilities as ordered.
- All onboard meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Kayaking, cooking demonstration, Tai chi session, bamboo boating, beach (if the weather permits), movies, squid fishing, music entertainment.
- English-speaking tour guide and onboard service fee.
- Day boat for exploring Viet Hai village and tour guide for the 2nd day of 3 days/2nights package
- Welcoming drink, two bottles of water in the cabin.
- Onboard insurance, sightseeing fees, and value-added tax.
Exclusions
- Hanoi – Ha Long transportation (the luxury van is available to be booked ).
- Massage treatment (available to be booked in advance).
- Personal expenses and services not included in the service include.
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Cancellation & Refund Policy
Later changes or downward adjustments to the number of guests of the reservation will be considered a late cancellation and a fee will be applied as below. An upward adjustment will be confirmed and charged based on the situation of actual availability.
- From 1 to 6 cabins
- Up to 20 days before your cruise date: Free of charge
- 15 -19 days before your cruise date: 50% of the total price
- 7 – 14 days before your cruise date: 70% of the total price
- Less than 7 days: Full charge
- Up to 6 cabins
- Up to 50 days before your cruise date: Free of charge
- 35 -50 days before your cruise date: 25% of the total price
- 20 -34 days before your cruise date: 50% of the total price
- 10 – 19 days before your cruise date: 70% of the total price
- Less than 10 days: Full charge
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- Up to 100 days before your cruise date: Free of charge
- 65 – 99 days before your cruise date: 50% of the total price
- 45 – 64 days before your cruise date: 70% of the total price
- 35 – 44 days before your cruise date: 90% of the total price
- Less than 35 days: Full charge
Refunds due to bad weather will be issued based on the length of the tour already completed.
*** In case of bad weather, the fee will be applied as follows:
All cruises in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay which want to stop overnight in the Bay must be licensed to manage the Bay and provide safe service.
In the days of bad weather (rainstorms, high winds, big waves, etc.), the Bay management board will consider giving a license or not to the overnight cruise provider to ensure the safety of tourists.
In such a case, we will apply the following policies:
- If you arrive at the harbor and have lunch, then go back to Hanoi, we will charge only lunch service + the transfer (if taken).
- If you arrive at the harbor and have lunch, visit Halong bay within 5 hours, then go back to Hanoi, we will charge only for the daily cruise trip, entrance fee, lunch and the transfer (if taken).
- If you arrive at the harbor and have lunch, visit areas in the bay, stay overnight on a cruise, the next day, have breakfast and go sightseeing, have lunch, then go back to Hanoi, we will charge for the 2 days 1 night price for cruise trip + the transfer (if taken).
- If you arrive at the harbor and have a lunch, visit areas in the bay, stay overnight on a cruise, the next day have breakfast and go sightseeing, have lunch, visit the bay within 5 hours, then go back to Hanoi, we will charge for the 2 days 1 night price and 5 hours on a daily cruise trip, lunch, entrance fee + the transfer (if taken).
Note:
The Bay Management Board often gives notice to cancel the overnight sleep permit, possibly while you are on the tour. In such situations, we would like to ask for your understanding about it.
The rainy season from August to October in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay often has very unusual weather conditions, so overnight cruises in the bay can be canceled unexpectedly, and often with very late notice.
In all cases, please contact our staff, we will always do our best to ensure your satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the ideal time for a cruise in Halong Bay?
The optimal time for cruising is from October to April, featuring cooler, stable weather. Nonetheless, Halong Bay’s allure is year-round, with each season offering a distinct charm. Read more about the best time to travel to Halong Bay.
What activities can guests enjoy on family friendly cruises?
On family-friendly cruises, guests of all ages can enjoy a diverse array of activities designed for both fun and cultural immersion. These include:
- Family Kayaking: Glide through Halong Bay’s tranquil waters, offering a peaceful and bonding experience for the family.
- Tai Chi for All Ages: Start the day with gentle Tai Chi sessions on the deck, suitable for both adults and children to relax and rejuvenate.
- Cultural Tours: Explore local fishing villages, providing an educational and engaging experience for the whole family to learn about the local way of life.
- Cave Explorations: Discover the wonders of Halong Bay’s famous caves, an adventure that fascinates both kids and adults alike.
- Vietnamese Cooking Classes: Participate in family-friendly cooking classes, where you can learn to make traditional Vietnamese dishes, a fun and interactive experience for everyone.
Each cruise is designed to offer a variety of experiences that cater to family interests and provide enriching activities that make your journey through Halong Bay memorable and enjoyable.
What are the Safety Measures on board a cruise boat?
Our luxury cruise ship has been certified to ensure fire safety and is fully equipped with life jackets for all guests. Additionally, we conduct annual repairs and upgrades to our yachts, ensuring they remain in top condition and provide all passengers with a safe and enjoyable experience.
Can I book a Halong Bay Private Family or Group Cruise?
Private charters are available on most boats; please get in touch with us, and our consultants will support your booking experience.
Halong Bay Cruise Price: How much does a cruise cost?
Prices vary based on the cruise, season, and room type but will fall between 110 USD and 500 USD per person per night (double/twin sharing).
What Mid-Range & Budget Cruises are good for family or group trips?
When is the ideal time for a honeymoon or romantic cruise in Halong Bay?
The optimal time for cruising is from October to April, featuring cooler, stable weather. Nonetheless, Halong Bay’s allure is year-round, with each season offering a distinct charm. Read more about the best time to travel to Halong Bay.
Can I book a Private Honeymoon Cruise in Halong Bay?
Private charters are available on most boats; please get in touch with us, and our consultants will support your booking experience.
What sets your romantic cruise picks apart from standard cruises?
We recommend more intimate, smaller boats with large private suites to enjoy the sweeping landscapes of the bay. When booking your Halong Bay honeymoon cruise or romantic trip, don’t hesitate to request special touches to make your trip memorable. Whether it’s a room adorned with roses, a bottle of champagne waiting for you, or a private terrace room for more intimate moments, these personalized details can significantly enhance the romantic atmosphere of your voyage. Our team is dedicated to making your experience unforgettable, and we welcome any specific requests to tailor your cruise to your unique preferences.
When is the ideal time for a budget cruise in Halong Bay?
The optimal time for cruising is from October to April, featuring cooler, stable weather. Nonetheless, Halong Bay’s allure is year-round, with each season offering a distinct charm. Read more about the best time to travel to Halong Bay.
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