Heritage Bay Overnight Cruise — 2 Days 1 Night
Cruise Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay in a deluxe seaview cabin — kayak Ba Trai Dao, jacuzzi at sunset, sleep among the karsts
Our boutique overnight cruise across the heritage bay: board at Beo Harbour and sail an untouched route via Cat Ba Island – Coc Ngoi islet – through Cua Dong to the Ba Trai Dao area, kayak the Bright & Dark Cave, relax in the sundeck jacuzzi and water slide, join the sunset cooking class, try night squid fishing, and wake up to sunrise over the karsts before cycling into Viet Hai ancient village.
Highlights
- Untouched sailing route: Cat Ba Island – Coc Ngoi islet – Cua Dong – Ba Trai Dao
- Kayak the Bright & Dark Cave or swim at the Ba Trai Dao beach area
- Sundeck jacuzzi and water-slide system on board
- Traditional cooking class with the chef + sunset party on deck
- Night squid fishing and karaoke with friends and family
- Viet Hai ancient village by bicycle through the rainforest tunnel
- Deluxe seaview cabin with A/C and en-suite bathroom
Daily itinerary
Times are approximate and may shift slightly with weather, tide, and group pace. The order of activities stays the same.
- Day 1 · 07:10
Hanoi – Hai Phong (Beo Harbour)
You are collected from Hanoi Old Quarter and take the highway to Beo Harbour (in Cat Ba town, Hai Phong), arriving around 11:30–11:45, then rest at the waiting room for about 10–15 minutes.
- Day 1 · 12:10
Board the cruise
Our tour guide picks you up and we board the cruise after finishing all cruise papers. Check in, enjoy a Welcome Drink and receive the cruise brief and safety instructions from the crew and Cruise Manager.
- Day 1 · 12:30
Lunch on the untouched route
Lunch is served while we continue the journey via the islets — amazing limestone karst formations rising out of the sea. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via Cat Ba Island – Coc Ngoi islet – through Cua Dong to the Ba Trai Dao area.
- Day 1 · 14:30
Kayak, swim & snorkel at Ba Trai Dao / Bright & Dark Cave
The cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay and arrives at the Ha Long Bay area, surrounded by extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Visit the Ba Trai Dao Beach area or the Bright and Dark Cave and islets by kayak, explore the cave system, swim in the crystal-clear water, walk on natural sand beaches, or snorkel with specialized equipment.
- Day 1 · 16:45
Jacuzzi & water slide
Back on board, make use of the cruise's jacuzzi and slide system.
- Day 1 · 17:15
Cooking class & sunset party
Enjoy a traditional cooking class with the chef and tour guide, then the sunset party while watching the beautiful sunset on the bay.
- Day 1 · 19:15
Dinner on board
Delicious local food prepared and served by our wonderful onboard catering staff — a delightful meal in an intimate, romantic setting.
- Day 1 · 21:00
Night on the bay — squid fishing & karaoke
Enjoy the bay landscape at night from the top deck, relax with drinks from the bar, try your hand at night squid fishing, or join a fun karaoke session with friends and family. Overnight on the cruise. Day One program ends around 23:00.
- Day 2 · 06:00
Sunrise & light breakfast
Begin the day with a cup of coffee, photos, or the sunrise from your cabin window. Enjoy a light breakfast amid the delightful, peaceful beauty of the bay.
- Day 2 · 08:00
Viet Hai ancient village by bicycle
The cruise takes you to Viet Hai ancient village on Cat Ba Island — hop on a bicycle (electric car also available) through a rainforest tunnel to a village nestled in a valley deep in the national park. Visit a traditional house and greet local inhabitants at their daily work, seeing their homes and the village school. Return to the boat for check-out procedures.
- Day 2 · 10:45
Lunch while cruising back
Enjoy a delightful lunch while the boat cruises back.
- Day 2 · 11:45
Disembark at Beo Harbour
Return to the quay side in the south of the bay and disembark. We bid farewell at the port around 12:00 — end of the cruise program.
- Day 2 · 15:45
Back in Hanoi
Arrive at your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the 2-day 1-night overnight cruise.
What's included
Not included
Quick facts
- Pick-up
- 07:10 Day 1 (Hanoi Old Quarter) · 12:10 boarding at Beo Harbour
- Return
- 12:00 Day 2 (Beo Harbour) · ~15:45 Hanoi drop-off
- Duration
- 33 hours
- Group size
- Deluxe seaview cabins · A/C · en-suite bathrooms
- Food
- Included: lunch + dinner on Day 1, light breakfast + lunch on Day 2 — delicious local food prepared and served by the onboard catering team. Beverages are not included (bar onboard). Complimentary bottled water in the cabin.
- Children's policy
- Under 4 free (shares bed) · 75% ages 4–10 · full price 11+
Optional add-ons
- Return bus Hanoi ⇄ Cat Ba (round trip)+500.000 VND / person
Cancellation policy
- More than 14 days before: 100% refund
- 5–14 days before: 100% refund (processed within 48 hours)
- Less than 5 days before: non-refundable
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Plan the rest of your trip
Pair this tour with where to sleep and how to get to Cat Ba — booked through one operator, all in one place.
Lan Ha Floating Homestay
Sleep on the bay — limestone cliffs all around. 6 rooms · free kayak & SUP for guests · 2km from Cat Ba town.
See the homestay →Hanoi → Cat Ba in 3.5 hours
Bus + speedboat combo from Hanoi Old Quarter. Three daily departures · pickup from your hotel · drop-off at Cat Ba Town.
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