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Orchid Classic Cruises

From
$ 160

Per traveler

About Cruise

2016
Iron Junk
14
Lot 32, Tuan Chau Marina
Hanoi - Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi

Orchid Classic Cruise stands among the finest 5-star luxury cruises and is proud to be the pioneer in offering overnight itineraries through both Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. As the first cruise line to chart this unique route, Orchid leads travelers to discover the pristine charm of the Heritage Site—less crowded and more naturally untouched. With only 14 spacious cabins, the cruise provides an intimate and private retreat, complemented by exceptional service and premium amenities that elevate every moment of your journey into an unforgettable experience.

Schedule

2days

Orchid Classic Cruises 2 days

Hanoi, Lan Ha Bay , Hanoi

From
$ 160

Per traveler

Hanoi - Tuan Chau Marina - Lan Ha bay - Trung Trang cave (L, D)

Activities: Hotel pick up, transfer to Tuan Chau Marina, check-in Orchid Trendy cruise, savor lunch onboard, visit Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island, join cooking class, serving dinner, relax and overnight onboard.

8:30: Luxury van picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Ha Long Bay.

11:30: Arriving at Lot 32 - Tuan Chau Marina – have check-in procedures at the waiting lounge. You can take special tea at lounge by warm welcome.

12:15: Transfer to Orchid Cruise by a tender boat. Welcome aboard, we'll have some welcome drinks and gather at the restaurant for a cruise briefing and some safety instructions.

13:00: Passengers will be taking lunch while we cruise and visit Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

14:15: We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba Island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.

Trung Trang cave located in Trung Trang Valley, which is 15km away from the northwest of Cat Ba town. The cave is 300m long through the mountain, possessing a mysterious beauty due to the geological tectonics in million years along with many historical vestiges. The cave has many stalactites with different shapes that stimulate human imagination and amaze visitors.

17:00: Orchid Cruises enters a less populated area at Tra Bau – Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a nice swim in the green, emerald water.

18:00: Onboard you may join a cooking demonstration and enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.

19:00: Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.

21:00: It's time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay, our bar on the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant, we also have chess and cards for you. Overnight on board.

Halong Bay - Ao Ech area - Tuan Chau Marina – Hanoi (B, Br)

Activities: Take part in Tai Chi class in the morning, kayak at Ao Ech area, get back to the cruise to have brunch while the cruise is sailing back to Got Ferry, driving back to Hanoi.

06:30 It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, and consult our sailors.

07:00 We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.

07:45 Kayaking activities in the Ao Ech area are held to discover the hidden charm of Ha Long - Lan Ha Bay.

09:30 Orchid Cruises welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.

10:00 Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.

11:30 Disembark Orchid Cruises at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, and end your cruise with us.

14:30 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.

3days

Orchid Classic Cruises 3 days

From
$ 285

Per traveler

Hanoi - Tuan Chau Marina - Lan Ha bay - Trung Trang cave (L, D)

Activities: Hotel pick up, transfer to Tuan Chau Marina, check-in Orchid Trendy cruise, savor lunch onboard, visit Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island, join cooking class, serving dinner, relax and overnight onboard.

8:30: Luxury van picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Ha Long Bay.

11:30: Arriving at Lot 32 - Tuan Chau Marina – have check-in procedures at the waiting lounge. You can take special tea at lounge by warm welcome.

12:15: Transfer to Orchid Cruise by a tender boat. Welcome aboard, we'll have some welcome drinks and gather at the restaurant for a cruise briefing and some safety instructions.

13:00: Passengers will be taking lunch while we cruise and visit Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

14:15: We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba Island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.

Trung Trang cave located in Trung Trang Valley, which is 15km away from the northwest of Cat Ba town. The cave is 300m long through the mountain, possessing a mysterious beauty due to the geological tectonics in million years along with many historical vestiges. The cave has many stalactites with different shapes that stimulate human imagination and amaze visitors.

17:00: Orchid Cruises enters a less populated area at Tra Bau – Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a nice swim in the green, emerald water.

18:00: Onboard you may join a cooking demonstration and enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.

19:00: Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.

21:00: It's time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay, our bar on the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant, we also have chess and cards for you. Overnight on board.

Halong Bay - Viet Hai village (B, L, D)

Activities: Start a fresh new day with Tai Chi class, transferred to Viet Hai village for cycling, swimming at the untouched area.

06:30 The day starts early onboard Orchid Cruises with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. The breakfast is served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape, then continue our journey.

07:00 We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.

08:00 Transfer to tender to visit Viet Hai village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people.

Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost).

Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch will be served on day boat.

14:00 Visit Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches islets), this peaceful body of water has beautiful scenery, making it the perfect place for scenic kayaking or relaxing on a sandy beach.

17:00 Return to Orchid Cruises. Guests may join a cooking class, take a swim at the untouched area, or enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.

19:30 Fusion Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.

21:30 Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)

23:00 End of Day Two program.

Halong Bay - Ao Ech area - Tuan Chau Marina – Hanoi (B, Br)

Activities: Take part in Tai Chi class in the morning, kayak at Ao Ech area, get back to the cruise to have brunch while the cruise is sailing back to Got Ferry, driving back to Hanoi.

06:30 It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, and consult our sailors.

07:00 We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.

07:45 Kayaking activities in the Ao Ech area are held to discover the hidden charm of Ha Long - Lan Ha Bay.

09:30 Orchid Cruises welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.

10:00 Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.

11:30 Disembark Orchid Cruises at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, and end your cruise with us.

14:30 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.

Things to know

  • Sundeck
  • Restaurant
  • Tender for sightseeing
  • Reception
  • Bar
  • Masssage and Spa
  • Baby cot
  • Tours of caves
  • Cooking class
  • Swimming
  • Taichi in the morning
  • Kayaking
  • Biking in Cat Ba island
  • 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.

Customer reviews

5.0

Excellent

15 Reviews

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Adrienne Nes

| Finland

May 10, 2024

Excellent

Highlight of Halong bay Cruise with Auasia Travel

The staff on the cruise are exceptional and go above and beyond to ensure your satisfaction. Their dedication and willingness to assist are truly commendable. Additionally, having good weather adds to the overall experience, creating a more enjoyable atmosphere. Smiley and Lilly are especially noteworthy for their outstanding service, and Jerry, the cruise director, brings loads of fun and ..More
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Bernard Burger

| Brazil

May 03, 2024

Excellent

Say Loved with Auasia Travel

Mia from Auasia Travel was incredibly helpful in assisting us in finding the perfect cruise and organizing all the necessary arrangements. She went above and beyond by being readily available on WhatsApp to provide us with additional information when needed. I highly recommend Auasia Travel as a reliable travel agent.
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David Smith

| Germany

Apr 23, 2024

Excellent

Happy Vacation with Halong bay Cruise

I recently had a fantastic experience with Auasia Travel during a 2-day, 1-night Halong Bay Cruise from Hanoi, including transfers. The abundance of cruise options available initially overwhelmed me, but I was fortunate to come across Auasia Travel, which offers a comprehensive selection of cruise companies and expert guidance to help you make the right choice.True to their name, ..More

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