8:00 - 8:30: Hotel pick-up for trip on new highway to Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong City (if you book our shuttle bus).

12:00: Welcome to Heritage Cruises Lounge at No.28 of Tuan Chau International Marina for refreshments before boarding for the cruise

12:30: Board the Heritage Cruises boat and enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a cruise briefing, safety instructions, and check-in to your suite. Lunch is served at L’Indochine Restaurant.

12:40: Heritage Cruises takes you to contemplate the magnificent sceneries made from the limestone mountains of Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago. This bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise boats use this route.

15:30: The cruise vessel approaches the Ba Trai Dao (Three Peach beaches) (upon the weather) or Tra Bau area in Lan Ha Bay, a natural frontier between the provinces of Halong and Haiphong. This secret hideaway has beaches, caves, and coves, plus the spectacular natural beauty of about 400 islands. Guests can try kayaking or simply
swimming in the crystal clear water of the bay.

17:30: Return to Heritage Cruises, enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with a cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.

18:30: Activities include afternoon tea and the chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking class

19:30: A memorable dining experience will be offered at the restaurant, with local food in an intimate and romantic setting.

21:30: Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck. Try your hand at squid fishing. The bars are open until late.

Overnight onboard

06:15: Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck, followed by coffee, tea, and pastries.

8:30: Transfer to a speedboat to visit Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle ride or electric car through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a rice-field vista. Visit a traditional house in a village deep in a national park where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people and enjoy lunch in the village. Return to the speedboat to visit Lan Ha Bay.

13:30: Visit the Cat Ba Archipelago, cruise through Cai Beo floating village and then go to the Ba Trai Dao beaches where you can explore the secret trail and beaches, enclosed by vertical cliffs (if the weather and tide permit) or just swimming and kayaking in Tra Bau area.

15:30: Return to Heritage Cruises to enjoy cocktails, beer, and fine wine as the sky changes color.

17:30: Enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with a cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. The chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking class

19:30: Enjoy a fine-dining experience in the main restaurant

21:30: Welcome the night at the bar on the top deck, or try squid fishing. The bars are open late.

Overnight onboard.

7.45 – 8.15: Pick up at your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi where we collect most of the people that will be your shipmates for the following 2 days and 1` night of spectacular scenery along with fun. We will have a 3 ½ to 4 hour bus ride to Tuan Chau Harbour. The Party Cruise bus is comfortable and fully air conditioned so you can take the time to meet some of the other guests or get some sleep if you were out drinking late in Hanoi.

12.00 -12.30: Arrive at 26 Tuan Chau Harbour for a 15 minute break before taking a ferry boat to the 3 Star Halong Party Junk Boat.

12.30 -13.00: Check into your cabin put your bags down and then enjoy a real Vietnamese lunch while the boat begins to cruise majestically through Halong Bay. There is a magic or an energy that you feel when cruising through the Bay that is just lovely and amazing

13.00 – 15.00: Passing by Stone Dog Islet, Incense Burner Islet, Fighting Cock Islet, Swan Isle, Duck Islet…

15.00 – 17.00: Spend at least two hours kayaking through the tunnel to explore the off the beaten track area of Frog Pond in the fairy land of Halong Bay.

17.00: Sunset Party Time with Boat Jumping and Swimming

18.15: Re-board the Party Cruise, take a shower, and relax

19.15: Evening meal in the dining room

20.30: Party Time till late

06:15: Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck.

06:45: Have a light breakfast on board.

07:15: Head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and Bright Cave to enjoy the sparkling stalactites on the ceiling and feel the soul of the surrounding nature.

9:00- 9:30: Return to the boat for checkout

10:00: Enjoy brunch while cruising back to the mainland

11:00: Return to Tuan Chau Marina and disembark for your onward journey.

12:10: While waiting for the pick-up service to your next destination, enjoy the comfort of our lounge

14:00: If you have booked our limousine service, our chauffeur will pick you up to take you to your hotel in Hanoi.