Madeline Cruise 3 Days
DAY 1 | HANOI – EXPLORE HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY
Explore Halong Bay on Madeline Cruises for 3 days is absolutely recommended for visitors who love traveling off beaten track to discover an authentic local culture and hidden beauty spots on Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
08:00 – 08:30 | Pick-up Time
For those who book our transfer service will be collected from hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter to explore Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay.
If you are not in Hanoi for pick-up, make sure to arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor at the time below.
11:30 – 12:00 | Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor
12:00 | Transferred to the main boat by tender. Embark on Le Journey Cruises
Warmly welcome to Madeline Cruises! While enjoying the welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver a cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that you will check in at your cabin.
13:00 | Enjoy Fabulous Lunch
Fabulous lunch is served while Madeline Cruises – Luxury Cruises starts its sail into magnificent Ha Long Bay – an extension of Ha Long Wonder which is much quieter and has fewer tourists. He will pass the famous Finger Islet, Candle Islet and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.
15:30 | Explore Tra Bau Floating Village
Option 1: Swimming Ba Trai Dao Island
Option 2: Our small boat brings you to visit a fishing village names “ Tra Bau “ to Join the Kayaking experience to explore the Tra
Bau area – the famous filming location for Kong Skull Island (King Kong) in Quang Ninh in 2018.
17:00- 18:00 | Sunset Party, Happy Hour and Cooking Class
Back to Madeline Cruises and relax on the cruise. It’s time for Sunset in Lan Ha Bay. There’s something magical about sunsets. It’s not only the colors but the feeling, the atmosphere, and the temperature. The way you feel at a certain moment. Enjoy our “Sunset Party “and “Happy Hour Deal
The cooking Demonstration is an onboard activity that helps passengers not only to sample fine cuisine but also learn more about Vietnamese culinary culture. Cruise Chef will show and guide you on how to make Vietnamese traditional dishes such as fresh or dried springing rolls and/ or how to carve different kinds of vegetables and fruits.
19:00 | Savor Deluxe Dinner
Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff, night view on Lan Ha Bay is incredible.
21:00 – 23:00: SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Enjoy overnight activities on board as squid fishing, the fabulous drinks at our bars, movies & karaoke, spa therapy, or just relax in your room
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – VIET HAI VILLAGE – CAT BA ISLAND
06:00 -7:00 | In the morning on Madeline Cruises -Have a light breakfast
Le Journey Cruises continues to pass amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast are served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
08:30 | Discover Cat Ba Island- Lan Ha Bay on the hidden route.
You will be transferred to the day tour cruise to visit the bay to go further than Lan Ha Bay. You start the journey to discover Viet Hai village – a peaceful village with extremely beautiful scenery by bike, through vast rice fields. You stop to rest and visit the old house made from straw, mud, and bamboo … find out about the lives of local people.
12:00: Return to the day tour cruise. You will be served lunch with a variety of dishes at the restaurant.
14h00: The cruise takes you to the pristine beach area- Ba Trai Dao beach. This is the most beautiful beach in Lan Ha Bay with nature amazing white sand, very quiet and less tourists, you are free to swim or participate in kayaking activities.
16:30: Return to Madeline Cruise. You will be watching the sunset fall on Lan Ha Bay, immersed in the soothing or vibrant music, sipping a cocktail.
19:15: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant on Madeline Cruise.
20:45 – 00:00: Enjoy the nightlife of Ha Long Bay from the deck. Immerse yourself in music, enjoy a glass of cocktail from the bar, sing karaoke and relax on the cruise. Otherwise, you can fish squid with the sailors or simply relax in the room and watch Ha Long Bay from the balcony.
Overnight on Madeline Cruise.
DAY 3 | LAN HA BAY – HA LONG BAY – HANOI
06:00 – 7:00 | In the morning on Madeline Cruises -Have a light breakfast
Madeline Cruises continues to pass amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast are served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
08:00 | Explore Lan Ha Bay – Ha Long Bay
We will visit the Dark and Bright cave – famous for Lan Ha Bay’s pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape. Here you will take some photos of the romantic, lyrical local see-sights. This is also the best time for tourists to enjoy Bamboo Boating or Kayaking which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the Limestone Mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay.
09:00| Back to the boat for check-out
10:00 | Brunch time – Fun time
During the time well-prepared lunch is served, Our Cruises slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of Karst Mountains towards the Harbor.
11:00 – 11:30 | Back to Tuan Chau Harbor – Hanoi
Bus transfer service by the highway from Halong to Hanoi is available for booking in advance. Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter at around 15:00 – 16:00, the end of an unforgettable trip
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IMPORTANT NOTES
The cruise itinerary might be changed due to weather and other conditions without prior
Swimming or kayaking activities may be not possible due to bad Unused services are not subjected to a refund.
Meals onboard are served with seafood, Vietnamese and international style. Any special request for food preference, allergies or dietary requirements should be informed at least 2 days before the departure date.
Advanced registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and the visa expiration date is required for all
Wifi is available in the restaurant/bar area only, internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Ha Long bay
MADELINE CRUISE INCLUDING
Entrance fees, sightseeing fees, kayaking, rowing boat
English/ Vietnamese speaking guide
Luxury accommodation, shower
Welcome drink
Meals onboard Q
Insurance on-board
Fishing equipment
MADELINE CRUISE EXCLUSION:
Drink
Tips for tour guides and driver
Personal expenses
Air tickets and transportation from the airport
Shuttle bus at Hanoi Old Quarter or Opera House.
Visa
Limousine service
Other drinks and tobacco
Tips for staff
Other expenses not listed above
THE SCHEDULE ACTIVITIES
The schedule can be changed without prior notice depending on the reason of force majeure, weather conditions, or the policy of the management of Lan Ha Bay.
CHILDREN‘PRICE POLICY:
Children: 0 – 5 years old are charged free sharing room with parents – 2 Children: Charge 50% Sharing with parents
Children: 6 – 10 years old: Charge 75% Sharing with parents
Children 11 years old: 100% Adult
SURCHARGES HOLIDAY ( 25USD/PAX/DAY ):
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