THE FIRST DAY
08.00 – 08.30: Hotel pick-up for trip on new highway to Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong City (if you book our shuttle bus).
11.30 – 11.45: Upon arrival at Emperor Cruises, located at No.28B of Tuan Chau International Marina, our team will welcome you in our lounge before boarding.
12.00: Our Cruise Director will assist you with boarding to start cruising in Halong Bay.
12.30 – 13.30: A set lunch menu will be served at our Can Chanh Restaurant on the 1st floor. Enjoy delicious Vietnamese food while admiring the grace of the bay.
14.45 – 15.30: The cruise approaches Nha Lat Area. This is time for guests to visit Me Cung Cave (Cave of Maze) – a spectacular destination with plenty of historical and archaeological values about Ha Long Culture from 10,000 years ago. Guests will be charmed by the magnificent complex structure with stalactites and stalagmites in various shapes and the most diverse ecological system in Halong Bay.
15.45 – 16.30: And then, the tender takes the guests to Tung Sau Area, free time for guests to paddle on colorful kayaks to explore the stunning landscape of Halong Bay.
17.00 – 18.30: Attend the Afternoon tea with music and Canapes on Sundeck and join in the cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking in a truly stunning setting.
19.15 – 21.00: Enjoy our A La Carte course menu for dinner at Royal Palace Restaurant on board as you experience the charm of Halong Bay at night.
21.15 – 22.00: Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck. Enjoy Massage and Spa service (Extra service, book in advance). Try your hand squid fishing.

THE SECOND DAY
06.00 – 06.30: Enjoy Vovinam exercise in the sunshine morning on sundeck.
06.45 – 07.15: Enjoy light breakfast including tea, coffee, pastries, cookies, fresh juices... at our luxury restaurant.
07.15 – 08.30: Visit Luon Cave. Sitting on a bamboo boat rowed by a local, you can see a variety of plants such as ferns, cycads, Benjamin’s fig trees, and many beautiful orchids. 
08.30 – 09.15: Finish packing all the luggage and check out.
09.30 – 10.30: Enjoy brunch A La Carte in CAN CHANH restaurant on the 1st floor while cruising back to the mainland.
11.00: Arrive in Tuan Chau International Marina and Emperor Cruises lounge for disembarkation your onward journey.
11:15 - 11:30: If you have booked our limousine service, our chauffeur will pick you up to take you to your hotel in Hanoi.
14:00 -14:30: Our chauffeur will drop you off at your hotel. (if you book our shuttle bus)

THE FIRST DAY
08.00 – 08.30: Hotel pick-up for trip on new highway to Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong City (if you book our shuttle bus).
11.30 – 11.45: Upon arrival at Emperor Cruises, located at No.28B of Tuan Chau International Marina, our team will welcome you in our lounge before boarding.
12.00: Our Cruise Director will assist you with boarding to start cruising in Halong Bay.
12.30 – 13.30: A set lunch menu will be served at our Can Chanh Restaurant on the 1st floor. Enjoy delicious Vietnamese food while admiring the grace of the bay.
14.45 – 15.30: The cruise approaches Nha Lat Area. This is time for guests to visit Me Cung Cave (Cave of Maze) – a spectacular destination with plenty of historical and archaeological values about Ha Long Culture from 10,000 years ago. Guests will be charmed by the magnificent complex structure with stalactites and stalagmites in various shapes and the most diverse ecological system in Halong Bay.
15.45 – 16.30: And then, the tender takes the guests to Tung Sau Area, free time for guests to paddle on colorful kayaks to explore the stunning landscape of Halong Bay.
17.00 – 18.30: Attend the Afternoon tea with music and Canapes on Sundeck and join in the cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking in a truly stunning setting.
19.15 – 21.00: Enjoy our A La Carte course menu for dinner at Royal Palace Restaurant on board as you experience the charm of Halong Bay at night.
21.15 – 22.00: Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck. Enjoy Massage and Spa service (Extra service, book in advance). Try your hand squid fishing.

THE SECOND DAY
06.15 – 06.30: Enjoy Vovinam exercise in the sunshine morning on sundeck.
07.30 – 08.15: Luxury breakfast is served at Can Chanh Palace Restaurant.
08.30 – 13.30: Transfer to speedboat or dayboat to visit Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle ride or electric car through a rainforest. Visit a traditional house in a village deep in a national park where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people. 
Then enjoy lunch in Viet Hai village or on dayboat and the scenery in Lan Ha Bay.
13:30 – 15.00: After the lunch, you keep going to enjoy kayaking and swimming at a natural beach, enclosed by vertical cliffs. Then back to Emperor Cruises.
16.00 – 17.00: Enjoy massage service (extra service) or join special tour of art and history about Pham Luc’s paintings or Emperor Bao Dai’s palaces.
17.30 – 18.30: Attend the Afternoon tea with music and Canapes on Sundeck and join in the cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking in a truly stunning setting.
19.15 – 21.00: Enjoy our A La Carte course menu for dinner at Royal Palace Restaurant on board as you experience the charm of Halong Bay at night.
21.00 – 22.00: Try your luck with interesting activity at night – Squid fishing.

THE THIRD DAY
06.00 – 06.30: Enjoy Vovinam exercise in the sunshine morning on sundeck.
06.45 – 07.15: Enjoy light breakfast including tea, coffee, pastries, cookies, fresh juices... at our luxury restaurant.
07.15 – 08.30: Visit Luon Cave. Sitting on a bamboo boat rowed by a local, you can see a variety of plants such as ferns, cycads, Benjamin’s fig trees, and many beautiful orchids. 
08.30 – 09.15: Finish packing all the luggage and check out.
09.30 – 10.30: Enjoy brunch A La Carte in CAN CHANH restaurant on the 1st floor while cruising back to the mainland.
11.00: Arrive in Tuan Chau International Marina and Emperor Cruises lounge for disembarkation your onward journey.
11:15 - 11:30: If you have booked our limousine service, our chauffeur will pick you up to take you to your hotel in Hanoi.

NOTES

• Surcharge US$90 per adult and USD50 per child on Chrismas Eve (Dec 24) and New Year Eve (Dec 31) 
• Surcharge USD45 per adult and USD30 per child during Lunar New Year 
• Charter cruise is available on request.