Elite of the Seas is the best choice to explore Ha Long Bay if you are looking for a tranquil and luxury experience. The Ha Long tour creates a great opportunity for visitors to have a look at the miracle of nature. When choosing the 5-day-4-night tour, the tourist will have extended time to balance between relaxing and exploring the wonderful places of Lan Ha Bay, and Cat Ba island is the highlight with Viet Hai village and Trung Trang Cave. With the top service created by the most enthusiastic host (hostess), 5-day-4-night cruising will be the best way to experience Vietnamese hospitality truly.
Highlights of the New Itinerary
• Explore both Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay in one journey.
• Longer scenic cruising time through both bays.
• Shorter speedboat transfer between the mainland and the cruise.
DAY 1
- 08:15 – 08:35 (approx.): Pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter (Expressway transfer). There will be 1 stop at the Pearl Shop for toilet break and shopping if you want.
- 11:15 – 11:45 (approx.): Arrival & check-in at the pier. Complete registration procedures.
- 12:00 (approx.): Transfer to the cruise by speedboat.
- 12:15 (approx.): Boarding the cruise
- 12:30 (approx.): Enjoy lunch at the onboard restaurant.
- 14:00 (approx.): Receive your cabin key & check in.
- 15:00 – 17:00 (approx.): Leisure time – swim in the open sea, panoramic pool, or kayak in Ao Ech Lagoon.
- 16:30 – 17:30 (approx.): Capture drone photos of the cruise from the Sundeck.
- 17:30 (approx.): Sunset & afternoon tea by the pool.
- 18:00 (approx.): Cooking demonstration at the poolside.
- 18:00 – 19:00 (approx.): Happy Hour by the pool.
- 19:00 (approx.): Enjoy dinner.
- 20:30 (approx.): Evening leisure activities: join a squid fishing session, or relax with the swimming pool, mini-golf course, and spa.
DAY 2
- 05:45 – 06:15 (approx.): Sunrise & golf class at the onboard course.
- 06:15 – 06:35 (approx.): Tai Chi session at the golf course.
- 06:30 – 06:45 (approx.): Traditional tea ceremony
- 06:45 – 07:30 (approx.): Enjoy breakfast.
- 07:30 – 09:45 (approx.): Leisure time to relax and enjoy the cruise’s facilities.
- 09:45 (approx.): Enjoy buffet brunch.
- 11:00 – 11:30 (approx.): Speedboat transfer to Viet Hai Village.
- 11:30 – 11:40 (approx.): Guided cycling tour through mountains & caves.
- 12:10 – 13:15 (approx.): Visit local homes & farms, lunch in a bamboo house.
- 13:15 – 14:15 (approx.): Continue enjoying the village & countryside views.
- 14:15 – 14:30 (approx.): Electric car transfer back to the pier.
- 14:30 – 15:00 (approx.): Relax at a natural beach, swim or sunbathe before returning to the cruise.
- 18:00 – 19:00 (approx.): Cooking demonstration & Happy Hour by the pool.
- 19:00 (approx.): Enjoy dinner.
- 20:30 (approx.): Evening leisure activities: join a squid fishing session, or relax with the swimming pool, mini-golf course, and spa.
DAY 3
- 05:45 – 06:15 (approx.): Sunrise & golf class.
- 06:15 – 06:35 (approx.): Tai Chi session.
- 06:30 – 06:45 (approx.): Traditional tea ceremony
- 06:45 – 07:30 (approx.): Enjoy breakfast.
- 07:30 – 09:45 (approx.): Leisure time to relax and enjoy the cruise’s facilities.
- 09:45 (approx.): Enjoy buffet brunch.
- 11:30 – 15:30 (approx.): Excursion to Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island.
- 15:30 – 18:00 (approx.): Return to the cruise and relax.
- 18:00 – 19:00 (approx.): Cooking demonstration & Happy Hour by the pool.
- 19:00 (approx.): Enjoy dinner.
- 20:30 (approx.): Evening leisure activities: join a squid fishing session, or relax with the swimming pool, mini-golf course, and spa.
DAY 4
- 05:45 – 06:15 (approx.): Sunrise & golf class.
- 06:15 – 06:35 (approx.): Tai Chi session.
- 06:30 – 06:45 (approx.): Traditional tea ceremony
- 06:45 – 07:30 (approx.): Enjoy breakfast.
- 07:30 – 09:45 (approx.): Leisure time to relax and enjoy the cruise’s facilities.
- 09:45 (approx.): Enjoy buffet brunch.
- 10:30 – 18:00 (approx.): Free day onboard – swim, kayak, relax, or enjoy the floating pool.
- 18:00 – 19:00 (approx.): Cooking demonstration & Happy Hour by the pool.
- 19:00 (approx.): Enjoy dinner.
- 20:30 (approx.): Evening leisure activities: join a squid fishing session, or relax with the swimming pool, mini-golf course, and spa.
DAY 5
- 05:45 – 06:15 (approx.): Sunrise & golf class.
- 06:15 – 06:35 (approx.): Tai Chi session.
- 06:30 – 06:45 (approx.): Traditional tea ceremony
- 06:45 – 07:30 (approx.): Enjoy breakfast.
- 07:30 (approx.): Excursion to Dark & Bright Cave by rowing boat or kayak.
- 09:30 – 09:45 (approx.): Pack luggage, place outside cabin & return keys.
- 09:45 (approx.): Enjoy buffet brunch.
- 10:15 (approx.): Settle personal bills.
- 11:00 (approx.): Speedboat transfer back to the mainland.
- 11:15 – 11:20 (approx.): Arrive at harbor.
- 14:00 – 14:15 (approx.): Drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Additionally, we offer a private yacht discovery package that provides the following experience:
- Travel to visit a natural beach
- Enjoy stand-up paddle boarding, snorkeling, swimming, and relaxing on the beach.
- Go fishing.
- Experience BBQ and local seafood at a localfloating house
For further information, please don’t hesitate to talk to our cruise manager.