La Casta Cruise

Highlights

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay
Go kayaking and swim in the crystal-clear waters of Ha Long with your travel companions
Visit famous attractions such as Ba Trai Dao Islets , the Tra Bau Area – known as the filming location of the movie King Kong – and many other destinations
Enjoy a variety of Vietnamese dishes while admiring the magnificent limestone formations from the cruise

DAY 1: HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY

07:45 – 08:15
Pick-up from your hotel (within Hanoi Old Quarter area, not included in the room rate).

08:15 – 11:30
Travel via the newest expressway connecting Hanoi and Hai Phong. Upon arrival at Station No.17 – Overnight Cruise Port, Tuan Chau Maria, Ha Long passengers will be welcomed by La Casta’s reception team at the waiting lounge.

11:30 – 12:00
After a short rest, our speedboat will transfer you to the main cruise ship (approximately 25 minutes).

Board the cruise and receive a warm welcome from the La Casta crew with a welcome drink. You will then receive a brief introduction about La Casta Cruise and safety instructions at the restaurant. Complete the check-in procedures and settle into your suite cabin.

13:00
Enjoy lunch at the restaurant while La Casta Cruise begins its journey to explore Lan Ha Bay .

15:45
Visit the Ba Trai Dao Islets area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay — famous for its romantic atmosphere and three small islets resembling giant peaches rising from the sea. Guests may join activities such as kayaking, swimming, sightseeing, and exploring the area.

(In unfavorable weather conditions, this destination may be replaced with Dark and Bright Cave , renowned for its untouched natural beauty and poetic seascape. Activities may include kayaking, bamboo boat rides, sightseeing, or swimming — an ideal way to admire the magnificent limestone formations and blue waters of Lan Ha Bay.)

17:30 – 18:30
Return to La Casta Cruise and enjoy a sunset party before dinner, along with Happy Hour promotions (buy 2 get 1 free on selected drinks) at the bar while watching the sunset over the bay.

18:00
Join a cooking demonstration where our chef will guide you in preparing some simple traditional Vietnamese dishes.

19:30
Enjoy a special seafood dinner and authentic Vietnamese cuisine onboard.

21:00
Evening entertainment: squid fishing, karaoke, and more. Overnight onboard La Casta Cruise.

DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – HANOI

06:15
Wake up early and join a Tai Chi session on the sundeck while enjoying the fresh morning air and sunrise over Lan Ha Bay .

07:00 – 07:45
Breakfast is served. Enjoy the peaceful morning scenery of the bay with a cup of tea or coffee.

08:00
Admire the stunning views of the bay and its impressive limestone islands.
Visit the famous Tra Bau Area , where you can freely kayak, explore the landscape, or swim.

09:00
Return to your cabin, relax, and carefully check your luggage before leaving the cabin.

09:30
Check out and continue enjoying the magnificent bay scenery while room service is available. Complete check-out procedures and enjoy brunch onboard La Casta Cruise.

10:30
Enjoy brunch at the restaurant.

11:30
Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina. We hope you had a wonderful time with us and wish you a safe journey onward.

Please note: Due to cruising conditions, the itinerary may be subject to slight changes depending on weather or tide conditions without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available onboard, although internet connectivity may be limited due to the geography of Ha Long.

Included

One-night stay onboard La Casta Cruise
Entrance fees, sightseeing fees, kayaking, bamboo boat rides
English/Vietnamese-speaking tour guide
Luxury cabin with shower and bathtub
Welcome drink
Meals onboard: 01 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast, and 01 brunch
Onboard insurance
Free Wi-Fi and HD LED satellite TV in cabin
Fishing equipment
Outdoor Jacuzzi

Excluded

Beverages
Shuttle bus service
Spa treatment services
Tips for tour guide and driver
Personal expenses
Any services not clearly mentioned in the “Included” section

Important Notes

Program & Activities

The itinerary may change without prior notice.
The schedule is approximate; the exact timing will be announced onboard before departure.
All activities are included but optional. Guests may choose to stay onboard and relax instead of participating in outdoor activities.

Food & Beverage Onboard

All meals onboard are included as specified in the itinerary.
A standard menu is served for all guests. If you have special dietary requirements, please inform us at least 24 hours before departure.

Check-in time	11:30
Check-out time	12:00
Children policy	One child aged 0–3 years old staying with parents is free of charge. From the second child within the age range of 1–3 years old, a surcharge of 50% of the adult rate will apply. Children from 4 to 6 years old are charged 50% of the adult rate, without an extra bed. Children from 7 to 10 years old are charged 75% of the adult rate, without an extra bed. Children aged 11 years and above are charged at the adult rate, with an extra bed provided. Any child requiring an extra bed will be charged at the adult rate. On Christmas Eve (24/12) and New Year’s Eve (31/12): an additional surcharge of VND 1,000,000 per adult guest applies for the gala dinner. On January 1st, an additional surcharge of VND 500,000 per guest applies. For National Day (02/09) and the holidays on 30/04 & 01/05: an additional surcharge of VND 300,000 per adult guest applies. Lunar New Year surcharge: on the 30th day of the 12th lunar month and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd days of Lunar New Year, an additional surcharge of VND 300,000 per adult guest applies. Additional surcharges may apply if ticket prices increase at the time of check-in according to government regulations.
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Check-in instructions	Highlights Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay Go kayaking and swim in the crystal-clear waters of Ha Long with your travel companions Visit famous attractions such as Ba Trai Dao Islets , the Tra Bau Area – known as the filming location of the movie King Kong – and many other destinations Enjoy a variety of Vietnamese dishes while admiring the magnificent limestone formations from the cruise DAY 1: HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY 07:45 – 08:15 Pick-up from your hotel (within Hanoi Old Quarter area, not included in the room rate). 08:15 – 11:30 Travel via the newest expressway connecting Hanoi and Hai Phong. Upon arrival at Station No.17 – Overnight Cruise Port, Tuan Chau Maria, Ha Long passengers will be welcomed by La Casta’s reception team at the waiting lounge. 11:30 – 12:00 After a short rest, our speedboat will transfer you to the main cruise ship (approximately 25 minutes). Board the cruise and receive a warm welcome from the La Casta crew with a welcome drink. You will then receive a brief introduction about La Casta Cruise and safety instructions at the restaurant. Complete the check-in procedures and settle into your suite cabin. 13:00 Enjoy lunch at the restaurant while La Casta Cruise begins its journey to explore Lan Ha Bay . 15:45 Visit the Ba Trai Dao Islets area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay — famous for its romantic atmosphere and three small islets resembling giant peaches rising from the sea. Guests may join activities such as kayaking, swimming, sightseeing, and exploring the area. (In unfavorable weather conditions, this destination may be replaced with Dark and Bright Cave , renowned for its untouched natural beauty and poetic seascape. Activities may include kayaking, bamboo boat rides, sightseeing, or swimming — an ideal way to admire the magnificent limestone formations and blue waters of Lan Ha Bay.) 17:30 – 18:30 Return to La Casta Cruise and enjoy a sunset party before dinner, along with Happy Hour promotions (buy 2 get 1 free on selected drinks) at the bar while watching the sunset over the bay. 18:00 Join a cooking demonstration where our chef will guide you in preparing some simple traditional Vietnamese dishes. 19:30 Enjoy a special seafood dinner and authentic Vietnamese cuisine onboard. 21:00 Evening entertainment: squid fishing, karaoke, and more. Overnight onboard La Casta Cruise. DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – HANOI 06:15 Wake up early and join a Tai Chi session on the sundeck while enjoying the fresh morning air and sunrise over Lan Ha Bay . 07:00 – 07:45 Breakfast is served. Enjoy the peaceful morning scenery of the bay with a cup of tea or coffee. 08:00 Admire the stunning views of the bay and its impressive limestone islands. Visit the famous Tra Bau Area , where you can freely kayak, explore the landscape, or swim. 09:00 Return to your cabin, relax, and carefully check your luggage before leaving the cabin. 09:30 Check out and continue enjoying the magnificent bay scenery while room service is available. Complete check-out procedures and enjoy brunch onboard La Casta Cruise. 10:30 Enjoy brunch at the restaurant. 11:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina. We hope you had a wonderful time with us and wish you a safe journey onward. Please note: Due to cruising conditions, the itinerary may be subject to slight changes depending on weather or tide conditions without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available onboard, although internet connectivity may be limited due to the geography of Ha Long. Included One-night stay onboard La Casta Cruise Entrance fees, sightseeing fees, kayaking, bamboo boat rides English/Vietnamese-speaking tour guide Luxury cabin with shower and bathtub Welcome drink Meals onboard: 01 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast, and 01 brunch Onboard insurance Free Wi-Fi and HD LED satellite TV in cabin Fishing equipment Outdoor Jacuzzi Excluded Beverages Shuttle bus service Spa treatment services Tips for tour guide and driver Personal expenses Any services not clearly mentioned in the “Included” section Important Notes Program & Activities The itinerary may change without prior notice. The schedule is approximate; the exact timing will be announced onboard before departure. All activities are included but optional. Guests may choose to stay onboard and relax instead of participating in outdoor activities. Food & Beverage Onboard All meals onboard are included as specified in the itinerary. A standard menu is served for all guests. If you have special dietary requirements, please inform us at least 24 hours before departure.