Heritage Bay Overnight Cruise — 3 Days 2 Nights
Two nights on the heritage bay — Ba Trai Dao, Dark & Bright Cave by day boat, Cong Tau and Dau Be island areas, Viet Hai village
The extended version of our boutique heritage-bay cruise: everything in the 2-day itinerary, plus a full second day exploring another side of Ha Long Bay by daily boat — kayaking the Dark & Bright Cave or the Dau Be island area, lunch on the day boat, and a second night among the karsts before visiting Viet Hai ancient village on the final morning.
Highlights
- Two nights in a deluxe seaview cabin on the bay
- Untouched sailing route: Cat Ba Island – Coc Ngoi islet – Cua Dong – Ba Trai Dao
- Full Day 2 by daily boat: Dark & Bright Cave and the Cong Tau / Dau Be island areas
- Kayaking through hundreds of limestone islands
- Sundeck jacuzzi and water-slide system, cooking class and sunset party
- Night squid fishing and karaoke on the top deck
- Viet Hai ancient village by bicycle through the rainforest tunnel
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 night squid fishing, or join a fun karaoke session. Overnight on the cruise. Day One program ends around 23:00.
- Day 2 · 06:00
Sunrise & breakfast on the bay
Begin the new day with photos or the sunrise from your cabin window or the sundeck. Breakfast is served at 07:00 amid the peaceful beauty of the bay.
- Day 2 · 08:30
Day boat: Dark & Bright Cave — Cong Tau — Dau Be island areas
Leave the big cruise and transfer to a daily boat to discover another side of Ha Long Bay and the Dark & Bright Cave. Enjoy the beauty of hundreds of limestone islands, kayaking to discover the Dark & Bright Cave OR the Dau Be island area. Lunch is served on the day boat, then we cruise to another part of Lan Ha Bay.
- Day 2 · 15:30
Happy Hour back on board
Return to the cruise to relax and enjoy the Happy Hour deals on drinks.
- Day 2 · 19:00
Dinner on board
Delicious local food prepared and served by the onboard catering staff — an intimate, romantic dinner setting.
- Day 2 · 21:00
Second night on the bay
The bay at night from the top deck — drinks from the bar, night squid fishing, karaoke with friends and family. Overnight on the cruise. Day Two program ends around 23:00.
- Day 3 · 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 3 · 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. Return to the boat for check-out procedures.
- Day 3 · 10:45
Lunch while cruising back
Enjoy a delightful lunch while the boat cruises back.
- Day 3 · 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 3 · 15:45
Back in Hanoi
Arrive at your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the 3-day 2-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 3 (Beo Harbour) · ~15:45 Hanoi drop-off
- Duration
- 57 hours
- Group size
- Deluxe seaview cabins · A/C · en-suite bathrooms
- Food
- Included: lunch + dinner on Day 1, full board on Day 2 (breakfast + lunch + dinner), light breakfast + lunch on Day 3 — local food prepared fresh on board. Beverages are not included (bar onboard, Happy Hour deals on Day 2). 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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