Aqua Classic Cruise — Ha Long Bay, 3 Days 2 Nights
Three days on the classic Ha Long route: Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island, a day kayaking Trinh Nu Cave and swimming at Ba Trai Dao, Luon Cave on the way home.
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Overview
Overview
The three-day version of Aqua Classic keeps the classic Ha Long circuit — Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave and Titop Island on Day 1, Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat on the last morning — and adds a full day on a smaller boat: kayaking into Trinh Nu (Virgin) Cave and Rooster Cave, then across to Lan Ha Bay for a Vietnamese lunch, a swim at Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) beach and a pearl farm on the way back. Evenings are sunset on the sundeck, a cooking demonstration, a fusion set dinner and the bar, karaoke or squid fishing; mornings start with Tai Chi at sunrise. The 22 cabins come in Standard seaview, Deluxe seaview, Suite Balcony and Family Suite classes — Standard seaview is the class priced here — and there is an outdoor Jacuzzi whirlpool on deck. Boarding is at the Aqua lounge in Tuan Chau International Marina.
Highlights
- Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave and Titop Island on Day 1
- A full day on a smaller boat: Trinh Nu and Rooster caves by kayak, then Lan Ha Bay for a swim at Ba Trai Dao beach
- Luon Cave by kayak or a rowed bamboo boat on the last morning
- Two sunsets on the sundeck, cooking demonstration, fusion set dinners
- Outdoor Jacuzzi whirlpool on deck, restaurant and bar on board
- Tai Chi at sunrise, karaoke and squid fishing after dinner
- Boards at Aqua's own lounge in Tuan Chau International Marina
Your cruise at a glance
- Duration
- 3 days · 2 nights
- Check-in 12:00 Day 1
- Check-out 10:45 Day 3
- Cruising route
- Tuan Chau International Marina
- Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island
- Day 2 by day boat: Trinh Nu & Rooster caves
- Lan Ha Bay, Ba Trai Dao beach, pearl farm
- Luon Cave
- Activities & excursions
- Sung Sot Cave by tender
- Swim or viewpoint climb on Titop Island
- Sunset on the sundeck, cooking demonstration
- Squid fishing, karaoke, bar
- Sunrise Tai Chi
- Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat
- Your cabin
- 22 cabins on four decks
- Standard & Deluxe seaview (up to 3 guests)
- Suite Balcony 30 m², Family Suite 40 m²
- A/C, safe, kettle, tea & coffee
- Water, fruit, hairdryer, slippers
- Onboard facilities
- Outdoor Jacuzzi on deck
- Sundeck
- Restaurant with daily karaoke
- Bar
- Wi-Fi (weak out in the bay)
- Meals included
- Day 1: lunch, set dinner
- Day 2: breakfast, Vietnamese lunch on the day boat, set dinner
- Day 3: light breakfast, brunch
- Drinks not included
Departure & return
- Meeting point
- 11:45 at the Aqua lounge, Tuan Chau International Marina (Ha Long)
- Boarding
- boarding 12:00
- Return
- Late morning on Day 3, back at Tuan Chau International Marina — exact timings are confirmed together with your cabin
The experience
Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave
The boat stops at Bo Nau (Pelican) Cave in the core World Heritage area; a tender takes you across to Sung Sot, the largest cave in Ha Long Bay.
Sunset on the sundeck
Back on the boat as it moves to the overnight anchorage — the sundeck for sunset and the sunset party.
Kayaking
Explore Trinh Nu Cave and Rooster Cave by kayak, then head for the Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) area of Lan Ha Bay.
Itinerary
Day 1
- Check-in at Tuan Chau
- Welcome on board
- Lunch under way
- Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave
- Titop Island
- Sunset on the sundeck
- Cooking demonstration
- Dinner
- Evening on board
Day 2
- Tai Chi and breakfast
- Day boat to Trinh Nu Cave
- Kayaking
- Lunch
- Swim at Ba Trai Dao
- Pearl farm
- Back to Aqua Classic
Day 3
- Tai Chi at sunrise
- Luon Cave
- Check-out
- Brunch to the marina
- Tuan Chau
Cabins
Aqua Classic Cruise
A boutique cruise ship on four decks with four cabin classes: Standard, Deluxe, Suite and Family Suite.
- Standard Cabin
- Deluxe Cabin
- Suite Cabin
- Family Suite Cabin
The fare shown is for Standard Cabin with two adults sharing.
What's included
Included
- Standard cabin, two adults sharing
- Meals as per the itinerary: two lunches, two dinners, two light breakfasts and one brunch
- Welcome drink on boarding
- Tea and coffee in the cabin
- Sunrise Tai Chi and the Vietnamese cooking demonstration on deck
Not included
- Drinks — there is a bar on board
- Transfer between Hanoi and Tuan Chau — bookable as an add-on (limousine or shuttle bus), pickup from Old Quarter hotels or the Hanoi Opera House at 08:00
- Accommodation before or after the cruise
- Single, triple or family cabins, cabin upgrades and extra beds — quoted on request
- Public-holiday and gala-dinner supplements — quoted on request for those dates
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Sundeck
- Outdoor Jacuzzi
- Karaoke
- Wi-Fi on board — the signal is weak out in the bay
Good to know
- Cancellation & changes
- 10 days or more before departureFree cancellation
- Less than 10 days before departure, or no-showNon-refundable
Counted from the moment we receive your written cancellation request. Refunds never exceed what we recover from the supplier.
- Children's policy
Children under 5 travel free, one per two adults. Ages 5–10 are priced by the cruise operator on request. From 11 the full adult fare applies.
Children aged 5–10 are priced by the cruise operator on request — they are not included in the estimate until then. One child under 5 travels free per two adults. An extra bed, a second child under 5, single, triple or family cabins and cabin upgrades are all confirmed in writing before you pay.
- How booking works
- Send your request and we check availability with the operator, usually within 12–24 hours. You receive a secure payment link only once it is confirmed — nothing is charged before that.
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Choose your cabin
A boutique cruise ship on four decks with four cabin classes: Standard, Deluxe, Suite and Family Suite.
Only the class is chosen here. The exact cabin is assigned before payment.
Standard Cabin
Recommended for your group · 1 cabin
- Up to 2 adults + 1 child
- 1 double bed / 2 single beds
- Sea view
- Walk-in shower
- Deck 1
Included in the fare
1 cabin
Deluxe Cabin
- Up to 2 adults + 1 child
- 1 double bed / 2 single beds
- Sea view
- Floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Walk-in shower
- Deck 2
+720.000 VND per guest
Suite Cabin
- 30 m²
- Up to 2 adults + 1 child
- 3 single beds / 1 double bed + 1 single bed
- Bathtub
- Deck 2
+4.110.000 VND per guest
Family Suite Cabin
- 40 m²
- Up to 4 adults + 1 child
- 1 double bed + 2 single beds
- Private balcony
- Deck 2
Price on request
Need more than one cabin? We suggest the fewest cabins for your group; use + and − on your chosen class to change the count. Add this cabin puts one cabin of that class next to the ones you already have.
Travelling solo, with children or with more guests? Choose your class and send the request — we confirm the right cabin arrangement and any supplement before payment.
Daily itinerary
Times are approximate and may shift slightly with weather, tide, and group pace. The order of activities stays the same.
- Day 1 · 11:45
Check-in at Tuan Chau
Meet the Aqua Classic team at the Aqua lounge in Tuan Chau International Marina and check your luggage in before boarding — bring your passport or ID card for check-in.
- Day 1 · 12:10
Welcome on board
The cruise manager and crew welcome you with the signature welcome drink, a safety briefing and the plan for the trip.
- Day 1 · 12:30
Lunch under way
Lunch is served in the restaurant as the boat heads into Ha Long Bay and the limestone islands close in.
- Day 1 · 14:15
Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave
The boat stops at Bo Nau (Pelican) Cave in the core World Heritage area; a tender takes you across to Sung Sot, the largest cave in Ha Long Bay.
- Day 1 · 16:00
Titop Island
On by tender to Titop Island: swim, relax on the beach or climb the steps to the top for the panoramic view of the bay.
- Day 1 · 17:00
Sunset on the sundeck
Back on the boat as it moves to the overnight anchorage — the sundeck for sunset and the sunset party.
- Day 1 · 18:00
Cooking demonstration
The head chef demonstrates traditional Vietnamese dishes.
- Day 1 · 19:15
Dinner
A fusion set menu in the restaurant.
- Day 1 · 20:45
Evening on board
The bar, karaoke in the restaurant, squid fishing off the stern or the sundeck under the stars. Overnight at anchor.
- Day 2 · 06:30
Tai Chi and breakfast
Tai Chi on the sundeck, then breakfast as the boat moves between the islands.
- Day 2 · 08:00
Day boat to Trinh Nu Cave
Transfer to a smaller boat with a briefing from the guide, past Man's Head and Horse Saddle islets to Trinh Nu (Virgin) Cave and Rooster Cave.
- Day 2 · 09:30
Kayaking
Explore Trinh Nu Cave and Rooster Cave by kayak, then head for the Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) area of Lan Ha Bay.
- Day 2 · 12:00
Lunch
Back on the boat for a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
- Day 2 · 13:00
Swim at Ba Trai Dao
Free swimming at Three Peaches beach.
- Day 2 · 14:00
Pearl farm
Past Frog islet and Devil's Face islet to a pearl farm — or Me Cung Cave if you have already visited a pearl farm.
- Day 2 · 15:00
Back to Aqua Classic
Sunset party or free time on the way back; dinner at 19:15, then the bar, sundeck, karaoke or squid fishing. Overnight on board.
- Day 3 · 06:00
Tai Chi at sunrise
Tai Chi on the sundeck as the boat cruises towards Luon Cave; a light breakfast follows at 06:30.
- Day 3 · 07:15
Luon Cave
Through Luon Cave by kayak or in a bamboo boat rowed by a local boatman — endemic plants and the limestone formations of the bay.
- Day 3 · 09:00
Check-out
Back on board, pack and leave your luggage outside the cabin; the crew takes it ashore for you.
- Day 3 · 09:45
Brunch to the marina
Brunch in the restaurant while the boat cruises back.
- Day 3 · 10:45
Tuan Chau
Disembark at Tuan Chau International Marina — late morning; the exact time is confirmed together with your cabin.
What's included
Not included
Amenities
Aqua Classic Cruise
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Sundeck
- Outdoor Jacuzzi
- Karaoke
- Wi-Fi on board — the signal is weak out in the bay
Standard Cabin
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe
- Kettle
- Tea and coffee in the cabin
- Free water in the cabin
- Fruit in the cabin
- Slippers
- Hairdryer
- Life jackets
- Smoke detector
Food
Included: two lunches, two dinners, two light breakfasts and one brunch — lunch on board on Day 1, a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the day boat on Day 2, set-menu dinners in the restaurant. Standard menus are served to all guests — tell us about allergies or dietary requirements at least 3 days before departure. Drinks are not included; there is a bar on board.
Complete your trip
Optional add-ons
Choose one transfer option
Limousine Hanoi – Tuan Chau · round trip
Shared 9-seat limousine between Hanoi and Tuan Chau International Marina, timed to the cruise, both ways. Hanoi pickup: your hotel in the Old Quarter, or the Hanoi Opera House at 08:00. Staying elsewhere? Add your address in the notes when you book.
700.000 VND / guestLimousine Hanoi – Tuan Chau · one way
One leg only, in either direction — shared 9-seat limousine between Hanoi and Tuan Chau International Marina, timed to the cruise. Hanoi pickup: your hotel in the Old Quarter, or the Hanoi Opera House at 08:00. Staying elsewhere? Add your address in the notes when you book.
350.000 VND / guestShuttle bus Hanoi – Tuan Chau · round trip
Shared shuttle bus between Hanoi and Tuan Chau International Marina, timed to the cruise, both ways. Hanoi pickup: your hotel in the Old Quarter, or the Hanoi Opera House at 08:00. Staying elsewhere? Add your address in the notes when you book.
600.000 VND / guestShuttle bus Hanoi – Tuan Chau · one way
One leg only, in either direction — shared shuttle bus between Hanoi and Tuan Chau International Marina, timed to the cruise. Hanoi pickup: your hotel in the Old Quarter, or the Hanoi Opera House at 08:00. Staying elsewhere? Add your address in the notes when you book.
300.000 VND / guest
Cancellation & changes
This cruise is sold on the boat operator's own conditions, which are stricter than our standard schedule. Counted from the moment we receive your written cancellation request, for bookings of up to three cabins; four cabins or more follow the operator's group schedule, stated in your written quote. If the bay authority closes overnight anchoring for weather, the operator runs the cruise as a day trip or moves you to another date, and we refund the difference for the night not delivered.
Free cancellation 10 days or more before departure. Non-refundable within 10 days of departure or for a no-show.
- 10 days or more before departure100% refund
- Less than 10 days before departure, or no-show0% refund
Refunds never exceed the amount Cat Ba Outdoors actually recovers from the supplier. Amounts already paid or committed to a supplier on a non-refundable basis, and bank, payment-gateway, currency-exchange and refund-transfer fees, are not returned. A refund is confirmed only after the supplier has released the funds.
If we, the operator or the authorities cancel a departure (typhoon, rough seas, boat ban, port or ferry closure) we first offer a new date or a credit for a future booking. If neither suits you, we refund what you paid for the undelivered services less any documented third-party costs already incurred for your booking that the supplier does not return — itemised on your refund statement. Reasonable changes made for safety (route, boat, vehicle, departure time, an equivalent service) do not in themselves entitle you to a refund.
Name changes, extra guests, fewer guests and date changes are handled on request, subject to the supplier's approval and any price difference; fewer guests is a partial cancellation on the schedule above.
Pricing & age policy
Fares are per adult, two adults sharing the entry-level cabin, and include the sightseeing fees on the itinerary. Single, triple and family cabins, cabin upgrades and children are quoted by the cruise operator on request.
- Under 5 (infant): free
- 5–10: quoted by the cruise operator on request
- 11+: full adult fare
Children aged 5–10 are priced by the cruise operator on request — they are not included in the estimate until then. One child under 5 travels free per two adults. An extra bed, a second child under 5, single, triple or family cabins and cabin upgrades are all confirmed in writing before you pay.
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Plan the rest of your trip
Add the Hanoi transfer above, or continue to Cat Ba by ferry — booked through one operator.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cruise board on Cat Ba or in Ha Long?
Check the boarding location on the selected cruise page. Our Cat Ba cruises and the Aqua cruises boarding at Tuan Chau in Ha Long have different departure points. Choose your transfer only after confirming the correct port and check-in time.
How do I choose between 2 days / 1 night and 3 days / 2 nights?
Compare the daily itineraries on the selected cruise pages. The longer option includes an additional night, but routes and activities vary by boat. Check the actual itinerary rather than assuming every cruise visits the same caves or villages.
Is the advertised fare for a private cabin or per person?
Check the price unit, selected cabin, guest count and any supplement in the booking panel. Cabin options and occupancy rules vary by cruise. For solo travellers, families or a different room arrangement, request confirmation of the cabin and total before paying.
Are transfers and all activities included in the cruise fare?
Read the selected cruise’s inclusions, exclusions and optional extras. A bus, private car or onward connection is included only when listed in the selected option or written quotation. The cruise page also states the cancellation conditions that apply to that boat.
Should I choose a day cruise or an overnight cruise?
Compare the departure point, time on the bay and daily itinerary. A day cruise suits a visit without sleeping aboard; an overnight cruise adds a night on the selected boat. Compare the cabin and total cost, including any transfers, before deciding.
Does a two-day trip always mean sleeping on a boat?
No. Read the accommodation details: a trip may involve a cruise cabin, floating homestay or accommodation on land. The number of days alone does not identify where you sleep. Check the selected product and room arrangement before paying.
Can I book an overnight cruise to guarantee plankton or night kayaking?
No. Standalone plankton trips and night kayaking are currently not permitted. The exception for overnight vessels does not guarantee plankton sightings or mean night kayaking is included. Choose the cruise for its confirmed itinerary and accommodation.
Sunset & Night Kayaking
Standalone plankton trips and night kayaking are currently not permitted. Overnight cruises are the exception, but this does not mean night kayaking is included or that plankton sightings are guaranteed. We are not accepting bookings for the standalone night tour.