Paradise Sails Cruise

Activities: Transfer to Halong Bay, Arrive at Tuan Chau Island, enjoy welcome drink, have lunch, explore Tung Sau Pearl Farm, visit Sung Sot Cave, have dinner, enjoy evening activities.

DAY ONE

8:45 - 09:00 Shuttle bus pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and then transfer to Halong Bay.

11.30 Check-in at Paradise Lounge – Tuan Chau Island.

Your first stop on arrival at Tuan Chau Island is the Paradise check-in lounge. You will have time to refresh yourself after the long drive from Hanoi.

12:30 Embark on Paradise Sails.

After your transfer to Paradise Sails, you will be checked-in, then taken to the restaurant, where you will be briefed about your cruise while enjoying your welcome drink.

13:00 Lunch at the restaurant.

As the Paradise Sails makes its way to Halong Bay, you will have time to savor your delicious lunch while enjoying the stunning views – your first introduction to this majestic landscape.

14:00 Cruising Halong Bay or enjoy a Spa Treatment*

After lunch, you will have time to be enchanted by the stunning landscape of Halong Bay. If the first stop isn’t for you, you can opt for an afternoon of pampering and indulgence at Le Parfum Spa*.

14:30 Visit Tung Sau Pearl Farm or kayak*.

Your first excursion is a visit to Tung Sau Pearl Farm, an area in Halong Bay dedicated to growing pearls and practicing a handmade technique based on Vietnamese tradition and Japanese technology. This is also an ideal destination for kayaking. If this excursion doesn’t take your fancy, stay on board and treat yourself to a delicious afternoon tea.

16:00 Visit to Sung Sot Cave.

Your second stop of the day is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, where you will be surprised by the breath-taking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave. This is the largest cave in Halong Bay, and the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years have taken on fascinating shapes. Alternatively, stay on board and sample the selection of delicacies available at afternoon tea in the restaurant.

17:45 Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails* at Le Piano Bar and Cooking Demonstration.

Paradise Sails will anchor overnight at Coconut Tree Island. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy a cocktail or two as the sun sets over the karst landscape. Foodies can partake in Vietnamese cooking demonstration before dinner, and guaranteed to whet the appetite.

19:30 Royal Bao Dai Dinner.

Dress like kings and queens for the Royal Bao Dai dinner at the restaurant. The rest of the evening is free for you to relax with a drink* or two, go squid fishing, book in for a spa treatment at Le Parfum Spa* or watch a movie in the restaurant.

Activities: Tai Chi on Sundeck, serving light breakfast, discover Sung Sot Cave, check out to cruise then back to the harbour, transfer back to Hanoi

DAY TWO

06:30 Tai Chi on Sundeck.

Welcome your second day onboard Paradise Sails with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the sun rises, followed by a light breakfast in the restaurant.

07:30 Visit Sung Sot Cave.

Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, where you will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave. This is the largest cave in Halong Bay, and the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years have taken on fascinating shapes.

08:30 Breakfast at the restaurant.

Back on board, you can opt for your breakfast to be served in the restaurant or your cabin. Paradise Sails will pass Thien Cung and Dau Go Caves and Fighting Cocks Islet before you settle your bill, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island.

10:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina.

After disembarking from Paradise Sails, and for guests booked on the Paradise shuttle bus, you will be served a light lunch at Paradise Lounge before the drive back to Hanoi.

12:00 Return to Hanoi.

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 Halong. Thank you for your understanding.

Activities: Transfer to Halong Bay, Arrive at Tuan Chau Island, enjoy welcome drink, have lunch, explore Tung Sau Pearl Farm, visit Sung Sot Cave, have dinner, enjoy evening activities.

DAY ONE

8:45 - 09:00 Shuttle bus pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and then transfer to Halong Bay.

11.30 Check-in at Paradise Lounge – Tuan Chau Island.

Your first stop on arrival at Tuan Chau Island is the Paradise check-in lounge. You will have time to refresh yourself after the long drive from Hanoi.

12:30 Embark on Paradise Sails.

After your transfer to Paradise Sails, you will be checked-in, then taken to the restaurant, where you will be briefed about your cruise while enjoying your welcome drink.

13:00 Lunch at the restaurant.

As the Paradise Sails makes its way to Halong Bay, you will have time to savor your delicious lunch while enjoying the stunning views – your first introduction to this majestic landscape.

14:00 Cruising Halong Bay or enjoy a Spa Treatment*

After lunch, you will have time to be enchanted by the stunning landscape of Halong Bay. If the first stop isn’t for you, you can opt for an afternoon of pampering and indulgence at Le Parfum Spa*.

14:30 Visit Tung Sau Pearl Farm or kayak*.

Your first excursion is a visit to Tung Sau Pearl Farm, an area in Halong Bay dedicated to growing pearls and practicing a handmade technique based on Vietnamese tradition and Japanese technology. This is also an ideal destination for kayaking. If this excursion doesn’t take your fancy, stay on board and treat yourself to a delicious afternoon tea.

16:00 Visit to Sung Sot Cave.

Your second stop of the day is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, where you will be surprised by the breath-taking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave. This is the largest cave in Halong Bay, and the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years have taken on fascinating shapes. Alternatively, stay on board and sample the selection of delicacies available at afternoon tea in the restaurant.

17:45 Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails* at Le Piano Bar and Cooking Demonstration.

Paradise Sails will anchor overnight at Coconut Tree Island. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy a cocktail or two as the sun sets over the karst landscape. Foodies can partake in Vietnamese cooking demonstration before dinner, and guaranteed to whet the appetite.

19:30 Royal Bao Dai Dinner.

Dress like kings and queens for the Royal Bao Dai dinner at the restaurant. The rest of the evening is free for you to relax with a drink* or two, go squid fishing, book in for a spa treatment at Le Parfum Spa* or watch a movie in the restaurant.

Activities: Practise Tai Chi, swimming and hiking in Titov island, kayaking in Luon cave, have lunch, explore Tien Ong cave, enjoy cooking demonstration, have dinner, join night activities in Halong bay.

DAY TWO

06:30 Tai Chi on L'Odyssée Sundeck.

Welcome your second day onboard Paradise Sails with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the sun rises, followed by a light breakfast in the restaurant.

07:45 Breakfast at the restaurant.

Continental breakfast will be served in the restaurant.

08:30 Transfer to the Paradise Explorer tender to go deeper into the Bay.

Don’t forget to bring along all your necessary items, like cameras and sunscreen to make sure you experience the best of Halong Bay on your excursions.

09:00 Visit Ti Tov Island.

You will visit popular Ti Tov, where you can go swimming or hike to the top for another stunning panoramic view of the Bay.

10:30 Cruise to Trong Cave area or Trinh Nu Cave.

After visiting Ti Tov Island, your next stop will be Trong Cave in Bo Hon Island. Inside the cave, all visitors will be surprised by so many stalactites hanging down from the ceiling. This is also an ideal destination for those who would like to kayak.

12:00 Lunch in the restaurant.

After your morning excursions, re-energize yourself with a fresh and delicious lunch in the restaurant.

14:00 Take a trip to Cua Van Floating Village.

The largest of five remaining floating fishing villages in the Bay, you will visit Cua Van Floating Village by bamboo boats rowed by locals, or you can opt to kayak*. Wave to friendly locals as they go about their daily lives, which have remained largely unchanged for centuries.

15:30 Return to Paradise Sails.

17:45 Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails*

Paradise Sails will anchor overnight at Coconut Tree Island. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy a cocktail or two as the sun sets over the karst landscape.

19:30 Dinner time.

Savor your last dinner in the restaurant, choose to eat in your cabin or on the sundeck - it’s completely up to you. After dinner, if you haven’t tried squid fishing, this is your last chance. Or you may just want to wind down with a movie in the restaurant.

Activities: Tai Chi on Sundeck, serving light breakfast, discover Sung Sot Cave, check out to cruise then back to the harbour, transfer back to Hanoi

DAY THREE

06:30 Tai Chi on Sundeck.

Welcome your second day onboard Paradise Sails with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the sun rises, followed by a light breakfast in the restaurant.

07:30 Visit Sung Sot Cave.

Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, where you will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave. This is the largest cave in Halong Bay, and the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years have taken on fascinating shapes.

08:30 Breakfast at the restaurant.

Back on board, you can opt for your breakfast to be served in the restaurant or your cabin. Paradise Sails will pass Thien Cung and Dau Go Caves and Fighting Cocks Islet before you settle your bill, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island.

10:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina.

After disembarking from Paradise Sails, and for guests booked on the Paradise shuttle bus, you will be served a light lunch at Paradise Lounge before the drive back to Hanoi.

12:00 Return to Hanoi.

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 Halong. Thank you for your understanding.