Aspira Cruise – Lan Ha Bay

08:00 Guest pick-up

You will be picked up from the meeting spots in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. We’ll take the expressway and soon arrive at Tuan Chau Marina.

11:30 Arrive at the Tuan Chau Wharf. From here, you will take a tender boat to Aspira Cruise

12:30 Check in to Aspira Cruise and eat lunch onboard

You’ll be given a delicious welcome drink and a cold/warm towel. The cruise manager will provide brief safety instructions before assisting you in checking into your cabin.

As the Aspira Cruise departs from the dock, you will have a delectable buffet lunch in the luxurious restaurant.

14:30 Explore the Dark and Light Cave

This stunning water cave is ideal for kayaking or riding a bamboo boat. The breathtaking scenery of Lan Ha Bay will wow you.

16:30 Return to the Aspira Cruise

You may unwind on the sundeck or swim next to the ship.

17:30 Sunset Party & Happy Hour

Sip a cup of hot tea or cocktail while admiring the stunning sunset over Lan Ha Bay.

You may relax in the Jacuzzi on the sundeck, get a massage, or stop by the bar to take advantage of the “Buy 2 Drinks, Get 1 Free” Happy Hour promotion.

18:15 Traditional cooking lesson.

On board, our staff will give fun and educational Vietnamese traditional cooking instructions.

Before supper, our expert captain will select the most calm location to anchor overnight.

19:15 Dinner is served at the restaurant.

Enjoy a set menu feast including gourmet fusion delicacies that will take your breath away.

20:45 Evening entertainment.

After dinner, you may relax on the upper deck with romantic ballad music, order beverages from the bar, try your luck at squid fishing, watch a movie, have a spa treatment, or unwind in your room. 

06:30 Morning on the sundeck

Preparing for a day of outdoor activities with 30 minutes of Tai Chi practice on the Aspira Cruise sundeck, where you can take in the fresh morning air.

In addition, you can use the modern gym facilities.

07:00 Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant

The extensive breakfast menu includes sandwiches, pastries, eggs, ham, and sausages to fill your energy for the day ahead.

08:15 Take a tender boat to Cat Ba Island

Cat Ba Island is the most popular destination in Lan Ha Bay with amazing natural beauty. Here, you will be taken to Viet Hai Village, located deep in the valley of Cat Ba National Park.

09:45 Discover Viet Hai Village

From Viet Hai Wharf, you can hire a bicycle or electric car to go sightseeing in Viet Hai Village.

This is a small village in Cat Ba National Park, surrounded by mountains and rice fields. Strolling around, you can meet friendly local people and learn more about the history and culture of Viet Hai Village.

12:00 Back to the tender boat for lunch

Enjoy a delectable set menu lunch on board while admiring the charming scenery of Lan Ha Bay.

Then, you can relax and sunbathe on the deck.

13:30 Have fun at Ba Trai Dao Beach

We will move to the Ba Trai Dao area. Here, you can go kayaking to explore the beautiful seas and islands, then sunbathe and swim on the charming Ba Trai Dao Beach.

15:30 Back to Aspira Cruise

Relaxing on the sundeck and enjoying the bay after a long day.

17:30 Joining the mini cooking class

Learn how to make delicious Vietnamese traditional food in the restaurant under the guidance of the head chef. After that, you can take advantage of the Happy Hour discount at the bar for refreshing cocktails.

19:15 Dinner time

Enjoy a set menu dinner with delicious Asian – Western fusion dishes using fresh ingredients.

20:45 Overnight on board

As you finish dinner, you can enjoy various entertainment onboard: relax on the top deck with ballad music, enjoy drinks at the bar, soak in the jacuzzi, try squid fishing, or get a spa & massage.

Come back to your cabin and have a good night’s sleep amidst Lan Ha Bay’s calm ambiance.

06:00 Morning in Lan Ha Bay.

Wake up early and begin your ideal day with an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck, or work out in the fully equipped gym onboard. Enjoy the gorgeous dawn over the islands while you warm up.

07:00 A light breakfast is given at the restaurant.

07:30 Explore Lan Ha Bay.

Lan Ha Bay, however less popular than Halong Bay, exudes a quiet and serene atmosphere that you will never forget. Explore this amazing environment by kayaking or taking a bamboo boat trip.

09:30 Return the boat and prepare to check out

As the cruise sails past the Halong Bay islands and water, have a delightful brunch in the restaurant, complete with salads and excellent fusion cuisine.

Then, you will be guided through the checkout process

10:30 Guests board the tender boat and return to the harbor.

11:20 Disembark in the port. Guests board the shuttle bus and return to Hanoi.

15:00 Arrive in Hanoi. This marks the end of the journey.