Paradise Sails Cruise Halong Bay
About Cruise
Launched in 2009, Paradise Sails—also known as Paradise Luxury Sails Cruise Halong Bay—is a renowned fleet of four 5-star traditional wooden junks offering an authentic cruising experience in Halong Bay Vietnam. Designed with classic Vietnamese charm and refined modern comforts, Paradise Sails Cruise Halong Bay provides elegant cabins, premium facilities, and attentive service throughout the journey. Choosing Paradise Sails Cruise Halong Bay Vietnam is an ideal way to discover the bay’s iconic limestone landscapes while enjoying a luxurious, culturally immersive cruise experience.
Schedule
Paradise Sails Cruise Halong Bay 2 days
Hanoi, Halong Bay , Hanoi
Per traveler
Activities: Transfer to Halong Bay · Arrival at Tuan Chau Island · Welcome drink · Lunch onboard · Tung Sau Pearl Farm visit · Kayaking · Titov Island exploration · Sunset cocktails · Cooking demonstration · Dinner · Evening activities · Overnight onboard
08:45 – 09:00 | Pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter
Your day begins with a shuttle bus pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, followed by a comfortable transfer to Halong Bay, one of Vietnam’s most iconic natural wonders.
11:30 | Check-in at Paradise Lounge – Tuan Chau Island
Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Island, stop at the Paradise check-in lounge to refresh and relax after the journey before boarding your cruise.
12:30 | Embark on Paradise Sails & Welcome Drink
Board Paradise Sails and settle in while enjoying a refreshing welcome drink. The cruise manager will introduce the itinerary and provide essential safety information as you make your way to the restaurant.
13:00 | Lunch While Cruising
Savor a delicious lunch served onboard as the cruise glides through Halong Bay’s dramatic limestone karsts and emerald waters—your first unforgettable encounter with this majestic seascape.
14:00 | Scenic Cruising or Spa Experience
After lunch, enjoy time on deck admiring the bay’s breathtaking scenery, or treat yourself to a relaxing spa session at Le Parfum Spa (optional, with additional charge).
14:30 | Tung Sau Pearl Farm Visit or Kayaking
Discover Tung Sau Pearl Farm, where you can learn about traditional pearl cultivation techniques combining Vietnamese craftsmanship and Japanese technology. This tranquil area is also ideal for kayaking. Alternatively, remain onboard and enjoy afternoon tea in the restaurant.
16:00 | Explore Titov Island
Visit Titov Island, one of Halong Bay’s most iconic stops. Enjoy free time to swim at the crescent-shaped beach, unwind on the shore, or climb to the island’s viewpoint for breathtaking panoramic views across the bay’s limestone karsts.
17:45 | Sunset Cocktails & Cooking Demonstration
As the cruise anchors overnight near Coconut Tree Island, unwind at Le Piano Bar with pre-dinner sunset cocktails (optional). Join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration to learn classic culinary techniques and prepare your appetite for dinner.
19:30 | Royal Bao Dai Dinner
Enjoy an elegant Royal Bao Dai–themed dinner in the restaurant, inspired by imperial Vietnamese cuisine. The evening is yours to relax with a drink, try squid fishing, book a spa treatment (optional), or watch a movie onboard.
Overnight onboard Paradise Sails, surrounded by the calm waters and enchanting night scenery of Halong Bay.
Activities: Tai Chi on sundeck · Light breakfast · Sung Sot Cave exploration · Scenic cruising · Check-out · Disembarkation · Transfer back to Hanoi
06:30 | Sunrise Tai Chi on the Sundeck
Begin your morning aboard Paradise Sails with a rejuvenating Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the sun rises over Halong Bay. A light breakfast will be served afterward in the restaurant, offering a peaceful start to the day.
07:30 | Visit Sung Sot Cave
Continue to Sung Sot Cave, the largest and most renowned cave in Halong Bay. Wander through impressive chambers adorned with dramatic stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years. Upon exiting the cave, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views across the emerald bay and limestone karsts.
08:30 | Breakfast & Check-out
Return to the cruise for breakfast, served either in the restaurant or in the comfort of your cabin. As Paradise Sails cruises back toward the harbor, pass notable landmarks such as Thien Cung Cave, Dau Go Cave, and the iconic Fighting Cocks Islet. Settle your onboard account and complete check-out procedures during this scenic journey.
10:30 | Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina
Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina for disembarkation. Guests using the Paradise shuttle bus service will enjoy a light lunch at Paradise Lounge before beginning the return transfer.
12:00 | Transfer Back to Hanoi
Depart Halong Bay and travel back to Hanoi, concluding your memorable overnight cruise experience.
Important Notes
The itinerary is subject to change depending on weather and cruising conditions without prior notice.
Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant and bar areas; however, signal strength may be limited due to the bay’s geography.
Thanks for your patience.
Paradise Sails Cruise Halong Bay 3 days
Per traveler
Activities: Transfer to Halong Bay · Arrival at Tuan Chau Island · Welcome drink · Lunch onboard · Tung Sau Pearl Farm visit · Kayaking · Titov island exploration · Sunset cocktails · Cooking demonstration · Dinner · Evening activities · Overnight onboard
08:45 – 09:00 | Pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter
Begin your journey with a shuttle bus pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, followed by a comfortable transfer to Halong Bay, renowned for its emerald waters and dramatic limestone formations.
11:30 | Check-in at Paradise Lounge – Tuan Chau Island
Arrive at Tuan Chau Island and stop at Paradise Lounge to refresh and relax after the drive before boarding the cruise.
12:30 | Embark on Paradise Sails & Welcome Drink
Board Paradise Sails and enjoy a refreshing welcome drink. The Cruise Manager will introduce the itinerary and provide a brief safety orientation as you settle in and head to the restaurant.
13:00 | Lunch While Cruising
Delight in a freshly prepared lunch served onboard as the cruise sails through Halong Bay’s iconic karst landscape, offering your first immersive views of this world-famous seascape.
14:00 | Scenic Cruising or Spa Relaxation
After lunch, spend time on the sundeck admiring the bay’s tranquil beauty, or indulge in a rejuvenating treatment at Le Parfum Spa (optional, at additional cost).
14:30 | Tung Sau Pearl Farm Visit or Kayaking
Visit Tung Sau Pearl Farm, where you can learn about traditional pearl cultivation that blends Vietnamese craftsmanship with Japanese techniques. This peaceful area is also ideal for kayaking. Guests preferring a relaxed pace may remain onboard and enjoy afternoon tea.
16:00 | Explore Sung Sot Cave
Continue to Sung Sot Cave, the largest and most impressive cave in Halong Bay. Walk through vast chambers adorned with spectacular stalactites and stalagmites, then step outside to enjoy sweeping panoramic views across the bay. Alternatively, relax onboard with afternoon tea in the restaurant.
17:45 | Sunset Cocktails & Cooking Demonstration
As the cruise anchors overnight near Coconut Tree Island, unwind at Le Piano Bar with pre-dinner sunset cocktails (optional). Join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration to discover traditional flavors and culinary techniques.
19:30 | Royal Bao Dai Dinner
Enjoy an elegant Royal Bao Dai–themed dinner inspired by imperial Vietnamese cuisine. The evening is free for you to relax with a drink, try squid fishing, book a spa treatment (optional), or watch a movie onboard.
Overnight onboard Paradise Sails, surrounded by the serene waters and enchanting night scenery of Halong Bay.
Activities: Sunrise Tai Chi · Buffet breakfast · Paradise Explorer excursion · Scenic cruising · Me Cung Cave visit · Lagoon lunch · Trinh Nu Cave exploration · Kayaking · Afternoon tea · Cooking class · Dinner · Evening activities · Overnight onboard
06:30 | Sunrise Tai Chi on the Sundeck
Start your day with an energizing Tai Chi session on the sundeck of Paradise Sails, as the morning sun gently illuminates Halong Bay.
07:45 | Buffet Breakfast
Enjoy a sumptuous buffet breakfast served at the onboard restaurant, offering both Vietnamese and international selections.
09:00 – 09:30 | Board the Paradise Explorer
Transfer by tender to Paradise Explorer to begin a full morning excursion through Halong Bay.
10:00 – 11:00 | Scenic Cruising in Halong Bay
Relax on board as Paradise Explorer cruises past iconic landmarks, including Ho Dong Tien Cave, Trong Cave, Trinh Nu Cave, Hang Dau Islet, and Hang Than Islet—offering exceptional photo opportunities amid limestone karsts and emerald waters.
11:00 – 12:00 | Explore Me Cung Cave
Visit Me Cung Cave, a site of great historical and cultural importance. Discover an ancient underground world, featuring remarkable formations and evidence of prehistoric human settlement.
12:30 | Lunch near Lagoon Deu Cave
Savor a delicious lunch onboard as Paradise Explorer anchors near Lagoon Deu Cave, surrounded by serene scenery and the tranquil beauty of Halong Bay.
13:30 | Trinh Nu Cave Visit & Kayaking
Continue to Trinh Nu Cave, an archaeological site showcasing relics of the Halong culture dating back over 4,000 years. Explore the cave’s impressive stalactites and enjoy breathtaking views of turquoise waters and towering cliffs by kayak (optional).
14:30 – 15:30 | Afternoon Tea on Paradise Explorer
Unwind with afternoon tea onboard while admiring the spectacular limestone scenery drifting by.
15:15 – 15:30 | Transfer back to Paradise Sails
Transfer back to Paradise Sails and continue your journey aboard this elegant overnight cruise.
17:00 | Overnight Anchorage
As the sun sets, Paradise Sails anchors for the night in a peaceful area of Halong Bay.
17:15 – 19:00 | Cooking Class & Happy Hour
Join a Vietnamese cooking class on the sundeck and learn to prepare a signature local dish. Enjoy Happy Hour at the bar (Buy One, Get One Free) from 17:30 to 18:30.
19:00 | Dinner Onboard
Delight in a carefully curated dinner featuring exquisite dishes prepared by the cruise’s talented chef.
20:30 – 23:00 | Evening Activities
After dinner, relax with drinks (optional), try squid fishing at the stern, watch movies in your cabin, or unwind with natural treatments at Le Parfum Spa (optional).
Note: Alcoholic beverages and spa services are available at additional cost.
Activities: Tai Chi on sundeck · Light breakfast · Sung Sot Cave discovery · Scenic cruising · Check-out · Disembarkation · Transfer back to Hanoi
06:30 | Sunrise Tai Chi on the Sundeck
Greet your final morning aboard Paradise Sails with a refreshing Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the sun rises over Halong Bay. A light breakfast is served afterward in the restaurant, offering a calm and energizing start to the day.
07:30 | Explore Sung Sot Cave
Disembark to visit Sung Sot Cave, the largest and most impressive cave in Halong Bay. Walk through vast chambers adorned with dramatic stalactites and stalagmites shaped over millions of years. Upon exiting, enjoy sweeping panoramic views across the bay’s limestone landscape.
08:30 | Breakfast & Check-out
Return onboard for breakfast, served either in the restaurant or in the privacy of your cabin. As the cruise heads back toward the harbor, pass notable landmarks including Thien Cung Cave, Dau Go Cave, and the iconic Fighting Cocks Islet. Settle onboard expenses and complete check-out during this scenic sail.
10:30 | Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina
Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina for disembarkation. Guests using the Paradise shuttle bus service will be invited to Paradise Lounge for a light lunch before departure.
12:00 | Transfer Back to Hanoi
Begin the return journey to Hanoi, marking the end of your memorable Paradise Sails cruise experience.
Important Notes
The itinerary may be adjusted due to weather or cruising conditions without prior notice.
Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant and bar areas; however, connectivity may be limited due to Halong Bay’s geography.
Thank you for your patience.
Things to know
- Sundeck
- Restaurant
- Safety box at reception
- Newspagers and magazine
- Tender for sightseeing
- Reception
- Bar
- Masssage and Spa
- Baby cot
- Fishing
- Tours of caves
- Cooking class
- Swimming
- Taichi in the morning
- Kayaking
- Bamboo boat trip
- The luxury cabins, suites with A/C and luxury en-suite bathroom
- Complementary welcome drink
- Complimentary 01 bottle of 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 a breathtaking sunset party
- Bamboo boat riding or a leisurely kayaking experience
- Meals served as detailed in the cruise’s itinerary
- Tea/coffee, canapes for breakfast
- Insurance, taxes and service charges on cruise
- Airfares, Hotel Accommodation and Vietnam Visa Arrangements
- Beverages and Tobacco
- Spa and massage services
- Tips and personal expenses
- All other services and items not clearly mentioned specifically above
- Holiday surcharge for Christmas, New Year, and Lunar New Year
- Check-in on board: 12:00 PM
- Check-out: 9:30 AM
- Estimated return to Hanoi: 3:30 PM
- Children under 5 years old: One (01) child under 5 years old sharing a cabin with two (02) full-paying adults is free of charge (FOC). Only one FOC child per cabin is permitted.
- From 5 to 11 years old: Children aged 5–11 are charged 75% of the adult rate when sharing a cabin with two adults.
- From 12 years old and above: Children aged 12 and above are considered adults and will be charged the full fare.
- Extra bed: USD 25 for a 2 days/1 night program or USD 35 for a 3 days/2 nights program (already included in the child rate).
- Baby cot: USD 10 for a 2 days/1 night program or USD 15 for a 3 days/2 nights program (Subject to availability).
- The child rate for ages 5–12 applies to one (01) child sharing a cabin with two (02) adults.
- If a child occupies a single cabin, the adult rate will apply.
1. Cancellation by Guests
All cancellation requests must be sent in writing via email to Auasia Travel and are subject to the following terms:
- More than 30 days before check-in: No cancellation fee applies.
- 30 to 7 days before check-in: 10% of the total rate will be charged.
- 6 to 3 days before check-in: 50% of the total rate will be charged.
- Less than 3 days before check-in: 100% of the total rate will be charged.
- In the event of a no-show, 100% of the total rate will be charged.
2. Cancellation by us
Auasia Travel reserves the right to cancel or modify bookings due to unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances, including:
- Adverse weather conditions, war, civil unrest, labor disputes, natural disasters, or acts of terrorism.
In the event of a cruise cancellation initiated by us:
- Guests have the option to receive a full refund or select an alternative arrangement.
- Accept an alternative cruise or service of equivalent or similar standard and value (subject to availability).
- If the alternative is of a lower standard or price, the difference will be refunded.
*Note: Cruise cancellations are announced only by the Quang Ninh Local Port Authority, often with very short notice. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation in these situations.
3. Cancellation by Weather Conditions (Information controlled and issued by the local authority.)
Without prior notice, cruise trips may be postponed, shortened, or canceled due to severe or unexpected weather, including:
- Storms, typhoons, cyclones, thunderstorms, fog, or seasonal monsoons.
4. Refund policy in weather-related cases:
- Before tour departure from Hanoi: Full refund.
- After arrival in Ha Long Bay: Refund will be calculated based on services already completed (e.g., meals, transfers, day-boat trip).
- For guests already on board: If the trip is shortened, refund will be based on completed services (length of trip, meals, transfers, activities, etc.), and the remaining amount for unutilized services will be refunded to the guest.
- Cabin Capacity: Each cabin is limited to a maximum of one (01) child.
- Infants under 5 years old: Complimentary (FOC) when sharing a room with parents. No extra bed is provided.
- Children from 5 to 7 years old: Charged 50% of the adult rate when sharing an existing bed with parents.
- Children from 7 to 9 years old: Charged 75% of the tour price when sharing a bed with parents (no extra bed provided, as listed on our website), or 100% of the adult rate if an extra bed is requested.
- Children from 9 years old and above: Charged at the full adult rate.
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