Featuring a new route throughout Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay, the 5-star Orchid Trendy Cruise is the perfect harmony between nostalgic Oriental and Vietnam’s elegant French colonial-era’s neoclassic architecture. With a total of 20 cabins consisting of private balconies overlooking the bay, an outdoor Jacuzzi that embraces the magnificent natural scenery, a restaurant with a variety of Asian-European flavors, and an outstanding unique itinerary through Lan Ha Bay, Orchid Trendy promises to bring the most memorable experience to all our guests.
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay
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.
Day 2: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi
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.
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay
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.
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay
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 the 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 the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rainforests and dark tunnel. 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, 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 at 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.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
23h00: Overnight on board.
End of Day Two program
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi
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.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Inclusion & Exclusion
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Applied to Orchid Trendy Cruise Lan Ha Bay
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
- Charter
- 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.
What's Included
- 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.
What's Excluded
- 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.
No. Drinks, tips and other personal expenses are not included in our Halong Bay cruise price, so you’ll need to cover these costs separately.
Of course, provided we have the ingredients you require. Let us know in advance and we will do our best.
No, you can’t. All our cabins are strictly non-smoking, thanks for your understanding!
Our check-in time is at 11.30 a.m. We can arrange an extra boat to transfer you to the cruise if you are late, but you will need to cover the extra cost for the private transfer.
Yes, we have life jackets for all guests on board and our staff is trained in emergency procedures.
Definitely start with your passport! Please also remember to bring some sunblock, sunglasses and a hat, a swimming suit and some insect repellent. If you’re travelling in winter, then don’t forget to pack some warm clothes (you’ll find them very useful when you join our Tai Chi class at sunrise).
Overall rating
5.0 / 5
based on 10 reviews
Review summary
- Cruise condition/Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
- Room comfort/Standard
5.0 / 5
- Staff Performance
5.0 / 5
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Food/Dining
5.0 / 5
- Service Quality
5.0 / 5
- Value for money
5.0 / 5
Awesome
The Orchid trendy cruise was the perfect way to celebrate our anniversary! The views were breathtaking and the service was outstanding. We partied with other guests at night and met some really good friends.
Joseph Benson
United Kingdom
Travelled as Couple
2 Days 1 Night
August 21, 2022
Amazing trip
We had a wonderful time on the trendy cruise! The staff was so friendly and accommodating, and the food was delicious. My favorite part was getting off the boat at the caves and Cat Ba Island, and meeting local people on the way. Our guide helped us translate and we learned about their way of life and living on a fishing village.
Peadar Ó Donnchadha
Ireland
Travelled as Friends
3 Days 2 Nights
August 20, 2022
Shout out to the staff
We had a wonderful time on our Lan Ha Bay cruise! Thanks to LiLi and David for making it easy to talk to locals when we were off the boat. We even learned a little Vietnamese: Cam On!
Roisín Nic Eochaidh
United Kingdom
Travelled as Family
3 Days 2 Nights
August 10, 2022
Great times were had!
Best cruise in terms of peace and quiet AND fun at the same time. I’ve been on a few tours on our backpacking trip and it’s always a bit confusing about what’s going on. But not this.Really well managed and attentive.
Julia Bingham
United States
Travelled as Friends
3 Days 2 Nights
August 10, 2022
Had a blast!
I had an amazing time on the Lan Ha Bay cruise! The party atmosphere was perfect and it was a great way to relax and get away from it all with my friends.
Gemma Brown
United States
Travelled as Friends
3 Days 2 Nights
August 3, 2022
Orchid Trendy cruise
Good if you’re looking for a fun and unique way to experience Lan Ha Bay, I thought the music at night would be annoying but they did requests and even got my husband to sing karaoke.
Abi Betson
United States
Travelled as Couple
2 Days 1 Night
July 4, 2022
Unforgettable experience
My husband and I love cruising, and we were excited to try out Vietnam. The scenery was beautiful, and it was a lot of fun to explore the different islands. We would definitely recommend this cruise to other couples!
Stephanie Foster
United Kingdom
Travelled as Couple
3 Days 2 Nights
June 30, 2022
Awesome experience
The Lan Ha Bay cruise is the perfect way to see some of Vietnam’s most stunning scenery. We chose to ride to the village by bicycle and we saw loads of buffalo and farmers going about their day. We were blown away by the beauty of Lan Ha Bay and enjoyed every minute of our trip.
Kathryn Knowles
United States
Travelled as Couple
3 Days 2 Nights
June 19, 2022
Fabulous trip
We met the staff from Orchid at the lounge in the harbor and they took it from there. When we got on the boat we had a few minutes to relax in our room wow what a room! After that, it felt like a whirlwind of activities. Loved kayaking but the water was a little cold for swimming.
Caoimhín Donn
Ireland
Travelled as Friends
2 Days 1 Night
May 9, 2022
Better boat than the others
Me and my friend rocked up in the harbor and were a bit fraid we werren’t getting what was in the pictures. But it was fine! Iv had a few disappointments this holiiday with service but this wasn’t one of them. Absoluletly stunning ship!
Mel Shure
United Kingdom
Travelled as Group
2 Days 1 Night
January 15, 2022
