Sapphire Cruise
What travelers love about Sapphire Cruise
Overnight programs in Lan Ha Bay - an extension of Halong Bay
2.5-hour convenient transfer by the new highway Hanoi - Hai Phong - Hanoi
Less touristy spots in Lan Ha Bay for unwinding and relaxing
Various on and off-board: kayaking, swimming, boating, tai-chi class, cooking class, etc
Visit Viet Hai Village by cycling (applied for 3 days 2 nights package only)
Accommodated cabins with balcony, bathtub and modern amenities
Friendly and experienced staff
Room Types
Sapphire Cruise: Itineraries & Routes
Days
Sapphire Cruise 2 days 1 night
Hanoi → Tuan Chau Marina → Lan Ha bay → Dark and Bright Cave → Tuan Chau Marina → Hanoi
- Discover the beauty of Lan Ha Bay, an extension of Halong Bay
- 2,5 hours transfer between Hanoi and cruise embarkation point in Tuan Chau Habour
- Less touristy and enchanted sceneries on route
- Cruising through amazing and magnificent limestones and islets
- Discover Dark and Bright Cave by rowing boats
- Interesting Vietnamese traditional cooking class and Tai-Chi Session in the morning
| Day | Transfer | Destinations | Summary | Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Hanoi - Tuan Chau Marina... | Hotel pick up, transfer to Tuan Chau Habour, check-in Sapphire... | LD | |
| Day 2 | Lan Ha bay - Dark... | Tai Chi Class in the morning, light breakfast, visit Dark... | B |
Day 1: Hanoi - Tuan Chau Marina - Lan Ha bay
08:00 – 08:45 Pick up at your hotel (in Hanoi Old Quarter area only) and depart for Ha Long City
11:45 Welcome at Tuan Chau habour in Ha Long Bay.
12h:00 -12:15 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 A special lunch of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites will be served. We set sail for Lan Ha Bay passing to Da Chong islet where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago.
15:00 When lunch is about to finish, it is just nice that the Cruise completes its entry through Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay (as part of Halong Bay). The area is surrounding of a lot of extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can start their journey to explore the Lan Ha Bay by Kayaking and swimming in the crystal clear waters of the bay.
17:00 Back to the main boat, and cruising to a place for staying overnight
18h:00 Cooking class opened right on the Cruise, you will be guided how to prepare and make spring rolls.
19:15 Relish special Dinner in restaurant.
20:45 – 00:00 Your free time to relax with an exotic cocktail or whatever takes your fancy. Our bar has a wide range of wines, beers, and liquors and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day on Bay. Any activities on boat cruise such as watching documentary movies, squid fishing or simply relax on our rooftop deck under the cover of a star filled sky.
Day 2: Lan Ha bay - Dark and Bright Cave - Tuan Chau Marina - Hanoi
6:30 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.
7:00 Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)
7:45 – 9:00 Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterward.
9:30 Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland.
10:30 Enjoy your brunch on the boat.
11:30 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.
12:10 Tour ends at Tuan Chau Habour.
NOTE:
+ Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be canceled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
+ Meals onboard are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) day prior to the cruise date.
+ Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.
+ The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions.
Special request (diet or vegetarian, …) should be sent before your departure date.
+ Tourists should bring sneakers, lotion, shadow glasses, swimsuits, hats throughout the cruise Halong bay Tours package to ensure your health. Special visitors should be followed by the tour guides arrangement and rules of the landscape…
Included services
- Welcome drinks with warm/cold tissues.
- Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
- Accommodation in a luxurious air-conditioned en-suite cabin, including a private bathtub. Private balcony with sea view
- In house English-speaking guide
- All meals.
- All activities outlined above, including swimming, kayaking, cooking and night squid fishing.
- A bottle of wine is included when you stay in the Suite Rooms.
- Transfer to and from Halong Bay/ Haiphong by a big coach
- Airfares.
- Visa arrangements
- Beauty spa and massage services
- Other beverages, tips, and personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned mentioned
Days
Sapphire Cruise 3 days 2 nights
Hanoi → Tuan Chau Marina → Lan Ha bay → Viet Hai village → Dark and Bright Cave → Tuan Chau Marina → Hanoi
- Discover the beauty of Lan Ha Bay, an extension of Halong Bay
- 2,5 hours transfer between Hanoi and cruise embarkation point in Tuan Chau Habour
- Less touristy and enchanted sceneries on route
- Cruising through amazing and magnificent limestones and islets
- Exploring Cat Ba Island's local life by cycling to Viet Hai Village
- Unwind further in Lan Ha Bay's untouched areas
- Discover Dark and Bright Cave by rowing boats
- Interesting Vietnamese traditional cooking class and Tai-Chi Session in the morning
| Day | Transfer | Destinations | Summary | Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Hanoi - Tuan Chau Marina... | Hotel pick up, transfer to Tuan Chau Habour, check-in Sapphire... | LD | |
| Day 2 | Lan Ha bay - Viet... | Welcome a new day, enjoy light breakfast, transfer to the... | BLD | |
| Day 3 | Lan Ha bay - Dark... | Tai Chi Class in the morning, light breakfast, visit Dark... | B |
Day 1: Hanoi - Tuan Chau Marina - Lan Ha bay
08:00 – 08:45 Pick up at your hotel (in Hanoi Old Quarter area only) and depart for Ha Long City
11:45 Welcome at Tuan Chau habour in Ha Long Bay.
12h:00 – 12:15 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 A special lunch of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites will be served. We set sail for Lan Ha Bay passing to Da Chong islet where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago.
15:00 When lunch is about to finish, it is just nice that the Cruise completes its entry through Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay (as part of Halong Bay). The area is surrounding of a lot of extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can start their journey to explore the Lan Ha Bay by Kayaking and swimming in the crystal clear waters of the bay.
17:00 Back to the main boat, and cruising to a place for staying overnight
18h:00 Cooking class opened right on the Cruise, you will be guided how to prepare and make spring rolls.
19:15 Relish special Dinner in restaurant.
20:45 – 00:00 Your free time to relax with an exotic cocktail or whatever takes your fancy. Our bar has a wide range of wines, beers, and liquors and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day on Bay. Any activities on boat cruise such as watching documentary movies, squid fishing or simply relax on our rooftop deck under the cover of a star filled sky.
Day 2: Lan Ha bay - Viet Hai village
06:30 Early birds are welcome to attend sunrise Tai Chi on our upper deck and it’s an excellent way to get your energy levels up for today’s adventures. You will be fascinated by the exquisiteness in the early hours as you enjoy a coffee or tea.
07:00 Enjoy a Light breakfast with the best local coffee brand and fresh fruit juices.
8:00 – 8:30: Get picked up at the Tra Bau area
8:30 – 9:00 Boat cruises through Lan Ha Bay before disembarking at Viet Hai dock
10:00: Go cycling a short trip of 5km to Viet Hai village – a small village amid the jungle, surrounded by the high mountain ranges of Cat Ba National Park. The area has become popular with foreign tourists, without attracting mass tourism so it is still very rustic. For those who are not fancy cycling will be arranged by electric car.
11:30: Return to the dock and board our day boat again to sail further to the other side of Lan Ha Bay
12:00: The dayboat anchors for a peaceful lunch.
13:00 – 14:00: Kayaking around the Tai Quéo cave area, a tunnel cave, to a lake like “Dragon Eye”.
14h00 – 14:30: We are free to swim in this beautiful & clean area.
14h30 – 15h30: We are free to swim in this beautiful & clean area. Enjoy finger fruits dishes while cruising back toward Tuan Chau island
16:00 – 16:30: Arriving Tra Bau area
17:30 – 18:00: The moment you choose your way to relax after dinner
Day 3: Lan Ha bay - Dark and Bright Cave - Tuan Chau Marina - Hanoi
6:30 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.
7:00 Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)
7:45 – 9:00 Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterward.
9:30 Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland.
10:30 Enjoy your brunch on the boat.
11:30 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.
12:10 Tour ends at Tuan Chau Habour.
NOTE:
+ Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be canceled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
+ Meals onboard are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) day prior to the cruise date.
+ Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.
+ The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions.
Special request (diet or vegetarian, …) should be sent before your departure date.
+ Tourists should bring sneakers, lotion, shadow glasses, swimsuits, hats throughout the cruise Halong bay Tours package to ensure your health. Special visitors should be followed by the tour guides arrangement and rules of the landscape…
Included services
- Welcome drinks with warm/cold tissues
- Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
- Accommodation in a luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin with a standing shower and private bathtub.
- In house English speaking guide
- Full board meals: 3 days - 02 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts
- Taichi session, bamboo boat in Dark & Bright Cave, kayaking, cooking demonstration, night squid fishing.
- Transfer to and from Halong Bay a big coach (optional).
- Airfares
- Visa arrangements
- Beauty spa and massage services
- Other beverages, tips, and personal expenses
- All other services not mentioned