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Indochine Cruise
About Cruise
- Joining the Indochina Sails fleet as the latest member, Indochine Cruise is proud to be one of the newest and biggest ships cruising within Lan Ha Bay, a gorgeous and tranquil sea part besides Halong and Bai Tu Long Bay. The vessel houses 43 spacious cabins decorated with traditional Indochinese maritime heritage as an ‘80s flashback and all with equally large balcony that provides perfect panoramic views of Lan Ha Bay.
- Launched in early 2019, Indochine Cruise offers guests the best services and facilities following the highest of international standards, including Cochinchine Lounge, Tonkin restaurant, modern meeting conference room, cozy library, professional Spa & Massage and GYM room. Embarking the voyage with Indochine Cruise, you will not only stay close to the pristine beauty of Lan Ha Bay but also have a touch of authentic French Indochinese heritage and enjoy outstanding luxury experiences in true style.
Schedule
Indochine Cruise 2 days
Hanoi, Lan Ha Bay , Hanoi
Per traveler
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Activities: Hotel pick up, transfer to Tuan Chau Marina, check in Indochine Cruise, enjoy the international buffet, visit Dark and Bright, cooking demonstration, have dinner, evening activities, overnight on board.
Around: 08:30 Shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and then transfer to Halong Bay.
11:45 - 12:00 Guests are transferred by speedboat/tender from Indochina Sails’s Tuan Chau Pier to Indochine Cruise - enjoy welcome drink, listen cruise briefing and safety instructions.
13:15-14:00 Passengers enjoy the International Buffet Lunch.Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager.
14:45-16:30 The crew take passengers visit the Dark and Bright (also known as Bat Cave) grotto is not only known for the stunning limestone structure at every turn but also for the interesting natural habitat. The best way to explore this cave is doing kayaking or bamboo sampan drive by local people through the tunnel so you will spend mostly your time relaxing and enjoy the quiet and natural place (This is the UNESCO Heritage site and also the nature reserve area of Cat Ba National Park of Lan Ha Bay).
17:30 Depart and sail to anchor overnight.
18:30-19:00 Attend the Cooking Demonstration led by our Head Chef. During the lesson, the chef showing the guests how we decorate and make some traditional Vietnamese foods.
19:30 Set Menu Dinner is served.
20:45 Evening activities. Board games like cards or Parcheesi are available, as well as massage service (massage service is available throughout the cruise).
Also, everyone can try their luck at Squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew.
22:00 End of Program for Day 1.
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Activities: Tai chi lesson, visit Trung Trang, transfer back to Tuan Chau Marina, end of services.
Morning:
06.30 AM: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
06.45 AM: Enjoy Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
07.45 – 08.30 AM: The crew take passengers visit the Trung Trang Cave known locally as "gold treasure" with many unique things. Discovering the Trung Trang Cave makes visitors very excited, feeling like they are lost in heaven in the ground.
09.00 AM: Return to the Indochine Cruise. Guests will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please collect all of your belongings from the cabins and leave heavy luggage outside the cabins.
09.30 AM: Enjoy the breakfast buffet in the dining room, consisting of both Vietnamese and international dishes. Bills are settled after breakfast.We approach the harbour while we cruise, giving you the opportunity to soak up the last of the magical atmosphere of Lan Ha from the sundeck.
11.15 AM: Arrive at Indochina Sails’s Pier at Tuan Chau Port.
Afternoon:
~14.00 AM: Arrival your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Please be aware that the itinerary is always subject to change due to prevailing weather conditions or changes in regulation by governing bodies.
Indochine Cruise 3 days
Per traveler
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Activities: Hotel pick up, transfer to Tuan Chau Marina, check in Indochine Cruise, enjoy the international buffet, visit Dark and Bright, cooking demonstration, have dinner, evening activities, overnight on board.
Around: 08:30 Shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and then transfer to Halong Bay.
11:45 - 12:00 Guests are transferred by speedboat/tender from Indochina Sails’s Tuan Chau Pier to Indochine Cruise - enjoy welcome drink, listen cruise briefing and safety instructions.
13:15-14:00 Passengers enjoy the International Buffet Lunch.Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager.
14:45-16:30 The crew take passengers visit the Dark and Bright (also known as Bat Cave) grotto is not only known for the stunning limestone structure at every turn but also for the interesting natural habitat. The best way to explore this cave is doing kayaking or bamboo sampan drive by local people through the tunnel so you will spend mostly your time relaxing and enjoy the quiet and natural place (This is the UNESCO Heritage site and also the nature reserve area of Cat Ba National Park of Lan Ha Bay).
17:30 Depart and sail to anchor overnight.
18:30-19:00 Attend the Cooking Demonstration led by our Head Chef. During the lesson, the chef showing the guests how we decorate and make some traditional Vietnamese foods.
19:30 Set Menu Dinner is served.
20:45 Evening activities. Board games like cards or Parcheesi are available, as well as massage service (massage service is available throughout the cruise).
Also, everyone can try their luck at Squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew.
22:00 End of Program for Day 1.
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Activities: Tai chi lesson, enjoy breakfast, excursion to Viet Hai Village, have lunch, kayak around Tai Queo Cave area, swim in Ba Trai Dao beaches, relax on board.
06:30 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
06:45 Enjoy Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
07:15-08:00 Enjoy Breakfast served in the dining room.
08:15-11:00 Passengers will be on the transfer boat for doing short excursion to Viet Hai village where we take a stroll around the idyllic enclave and see the fabulously rustic homes of the locals. We then take our bicycles or electrical van onto village paths and head into some of the lush greenery for which Cat Ba Island is known.
11:30 Back to the cruise - The set Menu Lunch is served at about 12.00 at noon.
13:00 - 14:00 Kayaking around Tai Quéo cave area, a tunnel cave, to a lake like “Dragon eye”.
14:00 - 14:30 We move on to Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) Beaches.
14:30 - 15:30 We are free to swim in this beautiful & clean area. Enjoy finger fruits dishes while cruising back the Indochine Cruise.
16:00 Return to the Indochine Cruise. Rejoin the cruise and relax onboard as we sail to the overnight anchorage.
19:15 Special Dinner is served at restaurant on the occasion of year-end.
20:45 Evening activities. Board games like cards or Parcheesi are available, as well as massage service (massage service is available throughout the cruise). Also, everyone can try their luck at squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew.
22:00 End of program for Day 2.
Activities: Tai chi lesson, visit Trung Trang, transfer back to Tuan Chau Marina, end of services.
06:30 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
06:45 Enjoy Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
07:15 - 08:45 The crew take passengers visit the Trung Trang Cave known locally as "gold treasure" with many unique things. Discovering the Trung Trang Cave makes visitors very excited, feeling like they are lost in heaven in the ground.The cave belongs as a part of Cat Ba island – Lan Ha Bay.
09:00 Return to the Indochine Cruise. Guests will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please collect all of your belongings from the cabins and leave heavy luggage outside the cabins.
10:15 - 10:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina.
After disembarking from Indochine Cruise, you will be transferred by the high-speed ferry Indochine Express to Tuan Chau Marina.
12:00 Return to Hanoi.
Around 14:30 - 14:45: Farewell at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Notes: Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of the bay.
Things to know
- Sundeck
- Conference and meeting facilities
- Boutique Library
- Restaurant
- Gymnasium
- Rowing Boat
- Doctor on call
- Safety box at reception
- Newspagers and magazine
- Tender for sightseeing
- 24-hour Security
- Reception
- Bar
- Masssage and Spa
- Boutique shop
- Library
- Laundry service
- Cabin Service (Snack Meals)
- Baby cot
- Fishing
- Singing and Dancing
- Tours of caves
- Cooking class
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
- Taichi in the morning
- Tours of Floating Fishing village
- Movie nights
- Bamboo boat trip
- Rocking & Climbing
- The Luxury Cabins, Suites with A/C and Luxury en-suite bathroom.
- Complementary welcome drink.
- Complementary 01 mineral water per person per night (in room).
- In-house English and Vietnamese-speaking tour guide.
- Cruise Itinerary and Program.
- Entrance and sightseeing fees.
- Cooking Class, Tai-Chi Session, Squid fishing and Sunset party.
- Sharing bamboo boat or kayaking.
- Meals as stated in cruise program.
- Tea/coffee, canapes for breakfast.
- Onboard Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges.
- Limousine/private transfer Hanoi to Hai Phong (upon request).
- Airfares, Hotel Accommodation and Vietnam Visa Arrangements.
- Beverages and Tobacco.
- Beauty Spa Services and Massage.
- Tips and other Personal Expenses.
- Surcharge for Christmas, New Year and Lunar New Year.
- VAT Tax.
- All other services and items not clearly mentioned specifically above.
- Electric car ride in Viet Hai village.
- Surcharge for Christmas (Dec 24th) & New Year Eve (Dec 31st): USD 50/adult, USD 25/child (compulsory).
- Check in on board: 12:00 PM.
- Check out: 9:30 AM.
- Return Hanoi: 3:30 PM.
- The FOC rate for children under 5 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. Only 1 (one) child under 5 years old traveling with two (2) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin.
- Children from 5-11 will pay extra charge 75% of adult rate. Children 12 and above must pay full fare as adult.
- An extra charge of USD 25.00 per extra bed if required to set up in the cabin for 02 days/1night program or USD 35.00 per extra bed for 03 days/2 nights program (already included in children rate). An extra charge of USD 10.00 per baby cot for 02 days/1 night program or USD 15.00 per baby cot for 03 days/ 2nights program if require. This extra service is subject to Victoria Star Cruises availability.
- The child rate for children from 5 to 12 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. In case the child occupies the sole cabin, the rate for adult is applied.
- Peak season surcharge: Surcharge of $50 per person per night applies for travel period from 20 December 2024 to 5 January 2029.
- Shuttle bus: $35/ adult and $30/ child round trip. Pick up point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House.
* Cancellation by guests Any cancellation should be referred to Auasia Travel in writing by emails, following these below terms.
- More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge.
- From 30 to 7 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rates.
- From 6 to 3 days prior to check in: 50% of total rates.
- Less than 3 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
- No-Show: 100% of total rates.
* Cancellation by us.
- We reserve the right to cancel your booking under some unavoidable circumstances like: weather conditions, wars, civil strife, industrial disputes, natural disasters, terrorism. If we cancel your booking, you can either get a refund or accept an alternative from us of equivalent or similar standard and price, if one is available, and we will always refund the difference in price if the alternative is of a lower standard and price.
- The cancellation is announced ONLY by Quang Ninh Local Port Authority and often in short notice of time. Therefore your understandings in these situations are highly appreciated.
* Cancellation by weather conditions (controlled and informed by local authority).
- Without prior notice, the cruise trip could be postponed, shortened or cancelled due to unexpected bad weather, including storm/ typhoon (summer), cyclone, thunderstorm, foggy days (winter), monsoon (winter)…
- Before tours start from Hanoi city: Full refund.
- After guests arrive in Halong Bay: Tour cost based on completed service: meals, transfer, day boat trip only, the rest will be refunded.
- Guests are staying on board, trip is shortened: Tour cost based on completed service: trip length, meals, transfer, activities…, the rest will be refunded.
- A cabin is limited for 1 child only.
- Infants under 5 years old are free of charge, if sharing room with parents (no extra bed provided).
- Children from 5 to 7 years old are charged 50% adult if sharing bed with parents.
- Children from 7 to 9 years old are charged 75% of tour price, sharing bed with parents - no extra bed provided (as children’s price on our website), or full charge as adult to have extra bed.
- Children from 9 years old and above are charged as adult.
Customer reviews
Excellent
14 Reviews Reviews
Lynne
| Italy
Excellent
Extremely memorable trip!
Rose
| Iceland
Excellent
Impressive Lan Ha Bay cruise
Cris Trulsson
| Chile
Excellent
Highlight of our Vietnam trip!
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