Itinerary

DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY

8: 30 – 8: 45 Pick up at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Then transfer to Tuan Chau wharf on the new highway.

Note: If guests do not stay at the hotel, our car will pick up at Hanoi Opera House – the final pickup point

10: 30 – 11: 00 Stopover for refreshment at Pearl store, pearl breeding place about 20 minutes.

11: 30 – 12: 00 Arrive at Tuan Chau harbour.

12: 30 – 13: 00 Transfer to Hermes Cruises. Check in your cabin.

13: 30 Enjoy a nice buffet lunch at our restaurant while the cruise goes ahead to Halong Bay.

15: 00 - 16: 45 Continue to explore Halong by visiting Pearl Farm village. Here, you can witness the process of making pearl, buy products from pure pearl, participate in kayaking, a must-try sport activity in Halong. After that, visit Titov Island. Here, you will have time to climb up to the peak of Titov Island, admire the beautiful panorama view of Halong Bay or swim, take pictures, play on the sea.

18: 00 Enjoy Sun Set party with fruits and snacks on Hermes Sky Bar.

Option: Happy Hour (Buy 2 get 1 free). Massage service is available.

18: 30 Join cooking demonstration: How to make Vietnamese spring rolls - traditional Vietnamese food.

19: 30 Enjoy European set-menu dinner on the restaurant on-board.

21: 00 Join the Squid Fishing activity. Free time on the boat.

DAY 2: HALONG BAY – HANOI

6: 30 Practice Tai Chi class. Tea and coffee are served.

6: 45 – 7: 30 Light breakfast is served.

7: 30 Visit Sung Sot cave.

09: 30 Check – out time on the board.

09: 45 – 10: 30 Enjoy buffet brunch while the cruise transfer to the Tuan Chau Wharf.

10: 45 – 11: 00 Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf.

12: 00 – 15: 00 Return to Ha Noi. End of the trip.

Hermes Cruises – The perfect choice for the most discerning travelers

Noted :

Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions without prior notice.
Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather. Unused services are subject to nonrefundable.
In-advance register is required with name, passport, nationality, gender, and visa for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.
Meals on board are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date.
For safety: First aid kit is available at the Reception desk; Life jackets are in the drawer under your bed; No smoking in restaurant and cabin; Be aware of long jelly fish (seasonal).

Itinerary 3 days 2 nights

DAY 1: Hanoi – Halong

8: 30 – 8: 45 Pick up at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Then transfer to Tuan Chau wharf on the new highway.

Note: If guests do not stay at the hotel, our car will pick up at Hanoi Opera House – the final pickup point.

10: 30 – 11: 00 Stopover for refreshment at Pearl store, pearl breeding place about 20 minutes.

11: 30 – 12: 00 Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor.

12: 00 – 12: 30 Transfer to Hermes Cruises. Check in your cabin.

13: 00 Enjoy a nice buffet lunch at our restaurant while the cruise goes ahead to Ha Long Bay.

15: 00 – 16: 45 Continue to explore Halong by visiting Pearl Farm Village and participate in kayaking, a must-try sport activity in Halong.

After that, visit Titov Island. Here, you will have time to climb up to the peak of Titov Island, admire the beautiful panorama view of Halong Bay or swim, take pictures, play on the sea.

18: 00 Enjoy Sunset Party with fruits and snacks on Hermes Sky Bar.

Option: Happy Hour (Buy 2 get 1 free) Massage service is available

18: 30 Join cooking demonstration: How to make Vietnamese spring rolls – traditional Vietnamese food.

19: 30 Enjoy European set-menu dinner on the restaurant on-board.

21: 00 Join the Squid Fishing activity. Free time on the boat.

Day 2: Visit Ba Trai Dao beach – Bright and Dark caves

6: 30 Practice Tai Chi class. Tea and coffee are served.

6: 30 – 7: 30 Light breakfast is served.

8: 30 Pick up at cruises by day boat.

10: 30 Transfer to Lan Ha bay which is formed by the archipelago Cat Ba island. Stop at Bright and Dark caves area for kayaking in an hour and a half.

11: 30 Lunch will be served on boat.

12: 30 Move to Ba Trai Dao beaches (Three Peaches Beaches) for swimming in the crystal water and in a beautiful white sandy beach for an hour and fifteen minutes.

13: 30 Boat return to Ha Long bay to explore more land-scape.

14: 45 Visit Me Cung Cave.

15: 25 Back to the boat and transfer to the overnight cruises. Bid farewell the day boat crew.

16: 30 Come back to Hermes Cruises.

17: 30 Enjoy Sunset party with fruits and snacks on Hermes Sky Bar. Option: Massage service available.

18: 30 Join cooking demonstration: How to make Vietnamese spring rolls – traditional Vietnamese food.

19: 30 Enjoy set-menu dinner (a unique blend of Asian and European food).

21: 00 Join the Squid Fishing activity. Free time on the boat.

Day 3: Visit Sung Sot Cave – Come back to Hanoi

6: 30 Practice Tai Chi class. Tea and coffee are served.

6: 45 – 7: 30 Light breakfast is served.

7: 30 Visit Sung Sot cave.