From Hanoi: 2-Day Halong Sapphire Cruise with Balcony Cabin
1476 Reviews
Outdoor activities
Tours
Deals & Discounts
Guided tours
Nature & adventure
Water activities
Activities for couples
Multi-day trips
Fjords
Luxury experiences
Water sports
Cruises & boat tours
Educational activities
Sightseeing
Sail through the amazing scenery of Halong and Lan Ha Bays on a luxury 2-day cruise. Take part in numerous activities including kayaking, swimming, tai chi, squid fishing, and cooking classes.
Highlights
- Sail through the Lan Ha & Halong Bays in the Gulf of Tonkin
- Cruise past thousands of islands and islets
- Enjoy numerous activities including kayaking and swimming
- Take advantage of transfer both ways Hanoi
Description
DAY 1: HANOI - HALONG – LAN HA BAY (Lunch/ Dinner)
11: 45- 12: 00 - welcome at waiting room 26 Tuan Chau harbour in Halong Bay
12:00 . You will be taken on our tender from the wharf and make your way out onto the bay to board our luxurious craft, Sapphire Cruise. You will be welcome aboard and greeted with a complimentary drink. Our Crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedures session and then you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time to have a look around the vessel or watch the magical landscape go by.
13: 15 While our boat starts to cruise , enjoy the special lunch of fresh seafood and vietnamese food cooked by one of the best Chef in halong bay .
15:00 After cruising for nearly 2 hours to explore the tranquil Bay , passing by thousands of islands and islets. Our boat will not bring you to the crowded and tiny beach for swimming . Our boat will stop in the middle of the Bay so that you can have chance to jump into water , take a backflip or somersault ..
16:30 Keep cruising to admire the stunning beauty of the Bay from our Sundeck where you can capture great photos
17:00 Attend the cooking class opened right on the Sundeck , our guide will show you how to prepare and make our vietnamese traditional dish that is spring roll
17: 45 Join the Sunset party , enjoy fresh fruit, karaoke, squid fishing, making friends with other members in the group , listening to soft and light music.
19 :00 Enjoy the special Dinner with fusion food prepared by the excellent skills of decoration of our Chef .
20: 30 Your free time
DAY 2: DARK & BRIGHT CAVE – HA LONG BAY - HANOI (Light Breakfast/Brunch)
05:45 - The nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never-ending miraculous scenery unfold before you.
06:30 - Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)
7:00 - 8:15 - Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright cave and islets by local rowing boats or kayacking which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterward.
09:15-9:30 - Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland.
09:45 Enjoy your brunch on the boat.
11:00 you will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi.
11:45 Tour ends at Tuan Chau habour in Halong
Includes
Deluxe cabins with A/C
En-suite bathrooms
Hotel pickup and drop-off in the old quarter (if option selected) -by normal big coach
All meals on board
One complimentary bottle of water for one person in the cabin
Welcome drink
Entrance and sightseeing fees
Tai Chi Lesson
Cooking demonstration
Happy hour
Kayaking
English-speaking guide
Important Information
- Cruise itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice, depending on the weather and operating conditions
- Please contact local operator at least 2 days before travel date to confirm pick up time and location
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Disabled guests are unable to partake in water sport activities on the boat
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Surcharge of $18 per person on Christmas, New Year, Tet holidays (from February 16, 2026 to February 20, 2026)
- This option is based on twin/double sharing basis. If your group is odd number, a triple room will be arranged, solo traveler have to pay single room surcharge.
- Children policies: sharing everything with parents.
A group with 2 adults and 1 child: the child under 5 years old is FOC
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund