CELINA OF THE SEA CRUISE LAN HA BAY & CAT BA ISLAND

Tour description

DAY 1: TUAN CHAU MARINA – LAN HA BAY – BA TRAI DAO (Lunch/Dinner)

08:20 – 08:50 Guests will be picked up from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter (applicable for limousine transfer or private car of the Celina of the Sea cruise).

11:15 – 11:45 Arrival at the waiting lounge for check-in at Lot 41A, Tuan Chau Marina.

12:00 – 12:30 Transfer by speed boat from Tuan Chau Pier to Celina of The Sea Cruise, anchored at Gia Luan area. 

Late arrivals will incur an additional speedboat transfer fee (payable directly by guests).

13:00 – 13:30 Board the cruise at Gia Luan Pier. Guests enjoy a welcome drink, listen to safety briefing. A luxurious lunch is served while the cruise glides past iconic limestone formations such as Turtle Islet and Human Head Islet.

14:30 Arrival at Ba Trai Dao Area. Guests can enjoy kayaking to explore the stunning surroundings.

(In case of unfavorable weather conditions, the itinerary will be adjusted to visit Bright & Dark Cave, where guests will experience a traditional bamboo boat ride rowed by locals, while admiring magnificent limestone formations.)

17:30 – 18:30 Return to the cruise. Relax at leisure and enjoy a sunset party with fruits, pastries, and tea while watching the sun set behind the limestone karsts.

18:30 Join a Vietnamese Cooking Class onboard.

19:30 Enjoy a Luxurious Dinner at the restaurant on the 4^th floor.

21:00 Evening leisure time: relax at the Sky Bar, try squid fishing, or unwind in the tranquil bay atmosphere.

Overnight on Celina of The Sea Cruise.

DAY 2: VIET HAI VILLAGE – TAI KEO CAVE – LAN HA BAY (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

06:00 Start your day with a Tai Chi Class on the sundeck.

07:00 – 07:30 Light breakfast served at the restaurant on the 4^th floor with panoramic views of the World Natural Heritage Bay.

08:30 To embark on an authentic short adventure, you will transfer from our luxurious cruise to a local boutique day boat for an unforgettable traditional Vietnamese voyage to Viet Hai village, where we will walk around the idyllic enclave and see the residents' fabulously rustic homes. We then ride our bicycles or electric vans down village paths to enjoy some of Cat Ba Island's stunning landscape.

This unique opportunity offers an immersive experience where you can temporarily step away from luxury to engage in the life of local fishermen. Venture deeper into the bay to interact with its peaceful beauty and calm, embracing a simpler and more authentic lifestyle.

12:30 Savor a delicious menu on Day Cruise whilst enjoying majestic views of the bay.

13:30: Continue the journey to Tai Keo Cave - a hidden gem in lan ha bay, where you can kayak through natural rock caves, where sunlight filters through the crevices creating a magical and enchanting scene.

15:00 Back to the Celina of The Sea Cruise and enjoy the incredible voyage with our cruise.

18:30 Enjoy Afternoon Tea, Cooking Class, and sunset viewing on the sundeck.

19:30 Enjoy a Luxurious Dinner at the 4^th floor restaurant.

21:00 Evening leisure: Sky Bar, squid fishing, or relaxing onboard.

Overnight on Celina of The Sea Cruise

DAY 3: LAN HA BAY – TRA BAU – TUAN CHAU MARINA – HANOI (Breakfast/Brunch)

06:00 Start your day with Tai Chi class while enjoying the sunrise on the bay.

07:00 – 07:30 Enjoy tea/coffee and a light breakfast at the 4^th -floor restaurant.

07:30 – 07:45 Visit Tra Bau Area. Guests enjoy kayaking or swimming in the bay.

(If weather conditions are unfavorable, kayaking will be arranged at Hai Phong floating village instead).

08:45 – 09:00 Return to the cruise and prepare for check-out at the reception (1st floor).

09:45 Enjoy brunch at the 4^th -floor restaurant and settle your bill (if any).

10:15 – 10:30 Disembark and transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau Marina.

11:00 – 11:30 Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina. End of cruise program.

15:30 – 16:00 Transfer back to Hanoi (applicable for limousine transfer or private car of the Celina of the Sea cruise).