DAY 1: TUAN CHAU – HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY – TRA BAU
8:30 – 8:50
Limousine picks you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or from 34 Hoa Ma Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi. (Additional surcharge applies for Hanoi transfer service.)
12:00
The Peony Cruises crew welcomes you at No. 34, Tuan Chau Marina, Quang Ninh.
12:30
You will be transferred by our support boat across the bay to board the luxurious Peony Cruises. A short briefing about the itinerary will be provided during this time.
13:00
Enjoy a welcome drink, cold towel, and a special lunch featuring fresh local cuisine and delicious dishes. You will be impressed while enjoying a luxurious dining experience onboard. Life doesn’t get better than this. Then we sail toward Lan Ha Bay – part of the most beautiful bay in the world.
Enjoy a delightful lunch with fresh seafood while cruising through the breathtaking scenery of Lan Ha Bay.
15:30
Visit Tra Bau Area , famous for its pristine natural beauty and peaceful seascape. This is the ideal time for kayaking among limestone islands and exploring the bay.
You can also swim in the emerald waters or relax in the Jacuzzi on Peony Cruise.
17:30 – 18:30
Join our cooking demonstration and learn how to make Vietnamese spring rolls. Alternatively, head to the top deck to enjoy a stunning sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
Enjoy Happy Hour – BUY 1 GET 1 FREE at the bar. This is a perfect moment for photography lovers to capture the sunset over Lan Ha Bay.
19:30
Enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by our talented chef in an intimate romantic setting.
21:00 – 22:00
Relax with cocktails at the top bar (extra charge), enjoy spa services (optional), or unwind on the sundeck under the night sky. You may also try squid fishing on the main deck.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – CAT BA ISLAND – TUAN CHAU
6:00
Start your day with a Tai Chi session while watching the sunrise.
6:45 – 7:15
Breakfast is served as the cruise returns to Gia Luan Port . (Timing may be adjusted depending on actual itinerary.)
7:30 – 9:00
Join a tour of the Cat Ba World Biosphere Reserve by shuttle boat. It takes about 30 minutes from Gia Luan to Trung Trang Cave , one of the most impressive caves on Cat Ba Island. The limestone cave features thousands of stalactites with unique shapes and rich geological value.
9:30
Return to the main boat and check out. Please leave your luggage outside the cabin.
Lunch is served at the restaurant. Settle any bills at the bar (if applicable).
10:30 – 11:00
Disembark Peony Cruises and transfer back to Tuan Chau Marina, No. 34. Relax while waiting for your luggage.
11:30 – 12:00
Guests are ready at Tuan Chau Marina.
Note: The itinerary may be changed without prior notice depending on weather and operating conditions.
INCLUDED SERVICES
- Taxes and service charges
- Entrance fees
- Welcome drink
- English-speaking guide onboard
- Luxury onboard facilities
- Comfortable air-conditioned cabins
- 1 bottle of water (0.5L/person/day) in cabin
- All meals onboard (as per itinerary)
- Kayaking (if weather permits)
- Cooking class, swimming (if weather permits)
- Jacuzzi pool, golf area, and kids’ room (if weather permits)
- Sunrise Tai Chi session
- Night squid fishing
- Onboard insurance
EXCLUDED SERVICES
- Flights, transportation, and hotel accommodation
- Visa fees
- Massage services
- Beverages
- Tips and personal expenses
- Any services not clearly mentioned in the “Included” section