Day 1: Hanoi- Bai Tu Long Bay

08:00 Depart from Hanoi to Halong Bay by comfortable shuttle bus (optional) 12:00 Upon arrival at Emperor Cruises, located at Hon Gai dock, our team will welcome you in our lounge before boarding. 12:30 Check in to your cabin as we set sail from Vinashin dock to cruise among the many beautiful islets (scenes from the film ‘Indochine’ were filmed here). Bai Tu Long Bay has a wild beauty and the panoramas from the boat are unforgettable. 13:00 A set menu lunch will be served at our Can Chanh Restaurant on the main deck. Savor delicious Vietnamese food while admiring the grace of the bay. 15:30 Explore the area of Hon Co Island and Co Cave (Grass Cave, also known as Thien Canh Son). You can revel in the breathtaking view of Bai Tu Long bay from up high, as well as the glorious long white-sand beach of Hon Co Island. Afterwards relax on the beach, go swimming in the crystal clear water and explore the cave. 16:30 Proceed to Vung Vieng floating village to board bamboo boats so the locals can row you around their village and oyster pearl farming plots. Return to the boat by speedboat. 17:20 Choose from kayaking, taking massage, just relaxing or taking afternoon tea and watching the sky color change as the sun sets. 18:15 Attend our chef’s cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (making spring rolls) in a truly stunning setting. 19:00 Enjoy our a la carte course menu for dinner on board as you experience the charm of Bai Tu Long Bay at night. 21:00 Evening activities: enjoy our Movie Night, Board Games or our Massage and Spa services or even go squid fishing. 22:00 Overnight on board Emperor Cruises.

Day 2: Thien Canh Son Cave – Hanoi

6:30-7:45 Wake up to the gentle lapping of the water against the boat and as the first rays of the sun announce a new day. Before enjoying breakfast have cookies and tea and then try the Vovinam session on the sundeck as the sun rises over Bai Tu Long Bay 7:45-8:45 Visit Vung Vieng fishing village, the famous pearl-growing village, to view the fishing tanks of the local people. Proceed to Vung Vieng floating village to board bamboo boats so the locals can row you around their village and oyster pearl farming plots. Return to the mother boat by speedboat/tender 08:45 Return to the cruise by small boat 09:15 Arrange the luggage and check out. 09:30-10:30 Enjoy brunch on board while cruising back to the mainland. 11:15 Arrive back at Emperor Cruises dock, Halong City for disembarkation where your driver waits to take you back to Hanoi or the airport for your onward journey or home.

Day 1: Hanoi- Bai Tu Long Bay

08:00 Depart from Hanoi to Halong Bay by comfortable shuttle bus (optional). 12:00 Upon arrival at Emperor Cruises, located at Hon Gai dock, our team will welcome you in our lounge before boarding. 12:30 Our Experiences Manager will assist you with boarding to start cruising in Bai Tu Long Bay. Check in to your cabin as we set sail from Vinashin dock to cruise among the many beautiful islets (scenes from the film ‘Indochine’ were filmed here). Bai Tu Long Bay has a wild beauty and the panoramas from the boat are unforgettable. 13:00 A set menu lunch will be served at our Can Chanh Restaurant on the main deck. Savor delicious Vietnamese food while admiring the grace of the bay. 15:30 Explore the area of Hon Co Island and Co Cave (Grass Cave, also known as Thien Canh Son). You can revel in the breathtaking view of Bai Tu Long bay from up high, as well as the glorious long white-sand beach of Hon Co Island. Afterwards relax on the beach, go swimming in the crystal clear water and explore the cave. 16:30 Proceed to Vung Vieng floating village to board bamboo boats so the locals can row you around their village and oyster pearl farming plots. Return to the boat by speedboat. 17:20 Choose from kayaking, taking massage, just relaxing or taking afternoon tea and watching the sky color change as the sun sets. 18:15 Attend our chef’s cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (making spring rolls) in a truly stunning setting. 19:00 Enjoy our a la carte course menu for dinner on board as you experience the charm of Bai Tu Long Bay at night. 21:00 Evening activities: enjoy our Movie Night, Board Games or our Massage and Spa services or even go squid fishing. Overnight on board Emperor Cruises.

Day 2: Cong Do Area – Cong Dam – Thay Cave

06.00-06:30 Welcome a new day with an amazing dawn on Bai Tu Long Bay with a Vovinam session on the sundeck. 07:00-07:45 Catch the morning view of seascape while enjoying the breakfast in the restaurant. 08:00-08:15 Transfer to Day small Boat and start cruising to admire the widest beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay. 08:30-10:00 Kayak and discover Thay Cave – one of the most large & well-hidden cave in Bai Tu Long Bay.11:00-12:00 Visit Cong Dam Area- Hon Xep Nature Park – Deep into Bai Tu Long Bay, the famous hidden lagoons covered by majestic limestone islands and islets with wild beaches. 12:30-15:00 Enjoy the lunch in the restaurant on day boat 16:00-16:30 Transfer from Day Boat back to main boat – Emperor Cruises boat. 18:15 Enjoy massage service or just relax or try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (making spring rolls) in a truly stunning setting. 19:00 Enjoy your BBQ dinner on board as you experience the charm of Bai Tu Long Bay at night. 21:00 Evening activities: enjoy our Movie Night, Board Games or our Massage and Spa services or even go squid fishing. Overnight on board Emperor Cruises.

Day 3: Cong Do – Thien Canh Son – Hanoi

6:30-7:45 Wake up to the gentle lapping of the water against the boat and as the first rays of the sun announce a new day. Before enjoying breakfast have cookies and tea and then try the Vovinam session on the sundeck as the sun rises over Bai Tu Long Bay. 07:45-08:45 Visit Thien Canh Son Cave. 09:15 Arrange the luggage and check out. 09:30-10:30 Enjoy brunch on board while cruising back to the mainland. 11:15Arrive back at Emperor Cruises dock, Halong City for disembarkation where your driver waits to take you back to Hanoi or the airport for your onward journey or home.

• PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
• Trip cancellation due to bad weather in Halong Bay: The cancellation decision is made by Management Board of Halong Bay on the day of the trip in case of bad weather conditions. In such case, we will make alternative travel arrangement for you on request or offer refund in accordance with the cruise policy (Read more about cancellation due to bad weather) or check Halong Bay weather to find out when is the best time to visit Halong Bay to make sure you have perfect Halong Bay Overnight Cruise
• Don't forget to purchase Travel insurance! I wish you a very smooth trip, but my policy is: better be prepared.  I personally use Vietnam Travel Insurance (Bảo hiểm du lịch) as a local for my travel insurance guarantee when I travel oversea or Bảo hiểm tai nạn for my job and Bảo hiểm sức khỏe, PVI care for all my family.
• Read more about popular destinations around Hanoi : Tam Coc Vietnam | Trang An Boat Tour | Mua Caves Ninh Binh | Mua Caves Tour from Hanoi | Hoa Lu Ancient Capital or Hanoi Train Street.

• Welcome drink
• Tender/speedboat transfer
• Tour guide service for unlimited exploration
• Full board -2D1N Cruise: 01 set lunch, 01 a la carte dinner, 01 breakfast,1 Brunch. -3D2N Cruise: 02 set lunches, 01 a la carte & 01 BBQ dinner, 02 breakfasts, 01 brunch
• Complimentary mineral water bottle during the meal
• 15 minutes foot massage
• Music, cinema, bars & art gallery
• Cookery & Tea/ Cocktail demonstration
• Use of sauna & gym
• Vovinam
• All-inclusive activities such as squid fishing, bamboo boat, swimming, cave discovery, visiting fishing village
• Fun club for kids & library
• Free upgrade to higher room category
• All rooms with private balcony & ocean view
• High speed wifi
• Butler service
• All sightseeing tickets

• Transfer from Hanoi to halong Bay and back
• Drinks and tips
• Christmas and New Year surcharge

• Check-in:      12:45 pm
• Check-out:    10:30 am
• Arrive in Hanoi: 4:30 pm
• Free of charge for child below the age of 5 traveling with parents limiting to one child traveling with two adults. Extra child below 6 is charged at US$ 30/ child. The cruise cannot guarantee the availability of a cot.
• Child from 5 to 11 years old sharing cabin with two adults on mattress limiting to one child per cabin only, and chargeis 75% adult rate.
• Two children below 12 sharing a private cabin are charged at 75% of full cabin rate.
• Child from the age of 12 and above on must pay full cabin rate.
• Peak season surcharge: Surcharge $50/adult and $30/child (6-12 years old) for Gala dinner applies if guests travel on board on December 24th and/or December 31st.
• Shuttle bus round trip: $30/ adult and $20/ child round trip. Pick up point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House

• More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
• From 30 to 7 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rates
• From 6 to 3 days prior to check in: 50% of total rates.
• Less than 3 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
• No-Show: 100% of total rates.
• Cancellation notice must be in written form and send to us via email. Refund will be processed between 5-7 business days.