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07:30 Cozy Bay staff will pick you up at your stay in Hanoi Old Quarter to depart to Halong Bay
12:00 Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor. Welcome to Cozy Bay Premium Cruises.
Settle down and prepare for a 5-6 hour journey passing the lovely islets of Halong Bay.
While you admire the spectacular view outside, the Cozy Bay staff will serve you a delicious lunch featuring fresh seafood dishes that will blow your mind.
14:00 Visit Surprising Cave
Surprising Cave, also known as “Sung Sot Cave”, is a wonderful destination nestled in Halong Bay, popular for its gigantic system of stalactites and stalagmites. The magnificent beauty of Sung Sot Cave will definitely impress you!
15:00 Have fun on Ti Top Island
You can relax on the sandy shore of Ti Top Island and watch the incredible Halong Bay view, swim in the freshwater, or climb up Ti Top Peak for a panoramic view of this water paradise.
16:00 Discover Luon Cave by kayaking
Located on Bo Hon Island, Luon Cave has long become a sought-after tourist destination in Halong, thanks to its striking limestone features and serene atmosphere.
Come with Cozy Bay Cruises and discover this incredible water cave through an exciting kayak or bamboo boat ride!
17:00 Returning to Tuan Chau harbor
There is plenty of opportunity to enjoy the Sunset Party with tea and cakes, sunbathe on the upper deck with music, and have a fantastic time with other group trip participants in Halong’s incredible surroundings.
18:00 We get on the bus back to Hanoi by Expressway. The Cozy Bay team greets you goodbye, and we’ll see you again on the next adventure.
11:30 Guests are welcome onto Emeraude Min Cruise by our welcoming team.
12:30 Lunch time onboard!
Enjoy an elaborate lunch with delicious handmade food, featuring the best seafood and specialties of Ha Long.
While eating away, you can admire the magical scenery outside the windows, as the cruise passes by some iconic islands, such as Fighting Island, Incense Burner Island, and Dog Island.
13:45 Visit Halong caves
Your first sightseeing destination is Sung Sot Cave, also known as “Surprise Cave”. This is a massive cave with an enchanting beauty of stalactites and stalagmite formations.
The boat will then move to the Luon Cave area, a lengthy water cave perfect for kayaking and rowing bamboo boats.
15:45 Resting time!
After all the exciting activities, get back onboard and relax in the amazing scenery of Halong Bay during sunset.
Emeraude Min Cruise offers various entertainment options: happy hour on the sundeck with tea and snacks, and a Vietnamese cooking class in the restaurant!
17:00 Arrive back at Tuan Chau Marina and disembark.
11:30 Arrival at Emeraude Café, then transfer to Emeraude Min Cruise
12:30 Lunch time!
Enjoy your lunch feast onboard, featuring yummy seafood dishes and traditional Vietnamese cuisine, while the cruise sets sail to Tung Lam Island, a popular tourist spot near Cat Ba Island, well known for its dreamy beauty.
13:15 Visit iconic Ha Long Bay landmarks
As we explore deeper into the bay, tourists have the opportunity to visit various legendary islands, including Finger Island, Ga Choi Island, and Dinh Huong Island – a Halong icon printed on the 200,000 VND bill.
In addition, we will pass by Ba Hang Fishing Village, a small yet so charming place to learn about local lives.
14:30 Explore Thien Cung Cave
Proudly named “Sky Palace”, Thien Cung Cave draws tourists in with the captivating beauty of countless layers of stalactites, all covered in a heaven-like fluorescent light.
15:15 The cruise ship dropped anchor and made its way back to Tuan Chau port
16:00 Arrive back at Tuan Chau Marina and disembark for transfer to the Emeraude Café
09:00 Check-in and board onto Emeraude Min Cruise
Once onboard the cruise, settle down and enjoy a greeting drink as our manager provides safety instructions before the cruise leaves for Halong Bay.
09:30 The adventure begins
The Emeraude Min Cruise will take you on an exciting voyage passing the most beautiful spots in Ha Long Bay, including Heaven’s Gate, Dog Rock, Incense Burner, Hoa Cuong Bay, and Fighting Cock Islet.
11:00 Explore the Sung Sot Cave
Your first attraction is Sung Sot Cave, translated to “Surprise Cave”. This spot is well known for its stunning beauty that “surprises” everyone when they first see it in person!
12:15 Buffet lunch onboard
Get back onto Emeraude Min Cruise to enjoy a delightful lunch feast at our luxury restaurant. Our menu features special seafood dishes from the sea of Ha Long.
13:30 Enjoy kayaking or sampan boat rides in the Luon Cave Area
14:30 Discover Ti Top Island
Ti Top is a popular Halong destination, offering a breathtaking panoramic view with thousands of majestic limestone cliffs. Here, you can enjoy swimming in the blue water, or climb to the top of Ti Top Peak.
15:30 Happy Hour on deck
Take advantage of our Happy Hour on the sundeck to relax and unwind after all the exciting activities. Then, you can join a Vietnamese cooking class and learn how to make the famous “pho cuon”.
As the cruise sails back to the port, tourists have the chance to appreciate the magical sunset view over the bay.
17:00 The cruise arrives at Tuan Chau port and takes you back to Emeraude Cafe’s Lounge.
7:15 Welcome guests at Ha Long International Harbor.
7:30 Check-in
While the cruise embarks to explore Halong Bay, guests can enjoy a delicious welcome drink and relax. Please listen closely to the safety briefing by the cruise manager for important information.
8:40 First stop: Thien Cung Cave
Located on Dau Go Island, Thien Cung Cave is among the most incredible Halong caves. Thien Cung, translated to “Sky Palace,” attracts tourists with its magnificent beauty of glowing stalactites and stalagmites.
With La Muse’s experienced tour guide, we will help you explore this wonderful place and have the best memories of Thien Cung Cave.
09:30 Back on the boat and explore some more
Our next stops are Cho Da Islet and Dinh Huong Islet, a symbol of Halong Bay actually printed on the two hundred thousand VND bill.
Among countless limestone islands on Halong Bay, these two stand out thanks to their unique shapes, like masterpieces carved by the hand of nature.
10:00 Lunch time!
There are indoor and outdoor dining areas with incredible views of Ha Long Bay on the cruise. So enjoy La Muse’s tasty lunch anywhere you want while the cruise gently sails to Trong Mai Islet.
The food is prepared by our skillful chefs onboard, with the freshest ingredients from the sea of Quang Linh.
11:15 Return to the port. Disembark and say goodbye to the crew.
11:45 Pick up guests at the La Muse Cruise’s private waiting area.
12:00 Buffet lunch onboard
While the cruise departs to explore the majestic view of Ha Long Bay, tourists will enjoy lunch in our luxurious dining restaurant. All our seafood dishes are hand-prepared by talented chefs, promising to bring you the quintessential of Ha Long’s sea.
13:45 Visiting Caves
La Muse will take you on an adventure exploring Luon Cave and Sung Sot Cave. These are two of the most impressive caves in Ha Long’s cave system, with the otherworldly beauty of limestone rock formations.
Here, tourists are welcome to participate in our water activities, such as kayaking or bamboo boat rides.
15:45 Explore Ti Top Island
This wonderful island is a top tourist destination in Ha Long, with a poetic landscape and crystal-clear beaches. On Ti Top Island, guests can immerse themselves in the blue sea and admire the stunning views of the bay.
16:30 Afternoon tea party back on the boat!
18:00 Returns to Ha Long International Port, ending the 6-hour itinerary to visit Ha Long Bay.
12:00 Check in Ha Long International Harbor and welcome guests onto La Muse Cruise
12:30 Buffet lunch onboard
Tourists can savor your delectable lunch either inside La Muse’s luxurious restaurant with sea-view windows or out on the sundeck dining area. The cruise provides options for your lunch, from a seafood feast to a set menu full of wonderful Vietnamese dishes.
As the cruise rides on the water towards Mat Quy Islet and Teapot Islet, relax and enjoy the dreamy view of the bay.
14:00 Visit Thien Canh Son Cave
Thien Canh Son is a small cave in Bai Tu Long Bay with wild and unique natural beauty, including an amazing stalactite structure.
Visitors to the Thien Canh Son Cave can visit the cave and kayak around the island to experience the cool water and impressive islands surrounding it.
15:00 Back on the boat for more adventuring
It’s time to head back onboard and relax a bit. You can lounge in the dining areas or have fun on the sun deck.
La Muse Cruise gently sails to Dragon’s Eye Island, a small limestone islet with a pristine sandy beach and a cool primeval forest; then turn to Toad Islet, a cute rock formation that looks like a toad sitting in the middle of Halong Bay; before going back to the port.
17:30 Disembark and say goodbye to the crew
08:30 Welcome guests at Ha Long International Harbor.
09:00 Check-in
Tourists enjoy a delicious welcome drink and relax while the cruise manager goes through the safety briefing and important information.
The cruise embarks towards Mat Quy Islet and Teapot Islet, two interesting-looking islands standing tall in the deep blue water of Bai Tu Long Bay.
11:00 Visit Thien Canh Son Cave and explore the bay by kayaking
Nestled in Bai Tu Long Bay, Thien Canh Son Cave is well known for its pristine natural beauty, including an amazing stalactite structure and a dreamy beach.
When in the Thien Canh Son location, tourists can kayak around to explore the impressive bay view with small islands surrounding it.
13:00 Lunch time onboard
Tourists return to La Muse Cruise for a buffet lunch in our luxurious dining area.
With different menu options focused on the amazing seafood selection of Ha Long Bay and Asian – Western fusion cuisine, tourists can not only taste delicious food but learn more about Vietnamese cuisine.
14:30 Visit Vung Vieng fishing village by a rustic bamboo boat
The small and quiet village of Vung Vieng has a charming and peaceful vibe that has attracted many tourists. La Muse Cruise will guide you to explore this spot through fun bamboo boat rides and introduce you to the lives of Vietnamese fishermen.
15:30 Relax onboard among the incredible bay view while the cruise sails toward the harbor
16:30 The journey ends here. Say goodbye to the cruise and Ha Long Bay.
18:00 It’s boarding time!
From the La Muse Cruise’s waiting area, tourists check-in and are welcome onboard with a refreshing drink. Find a place to sit down and relax while the cruise embarks to explore the fantastic Ha Long Bay.
19:00 The dinner party begins!
La Muse cruise has prepared several delicious menus for you to choose from, with a selection of seafood dishes made from freshly caught Ha Long sea specialties, some Vietnamese traditional delicacies, and other Western/ Asian fusion dishes.
Enjoy your dinner in the sundeck dining area looking out into Halong Bay or in our candle-lit restaurant for a romantic setting.
20:30 Karaoke on the sundeck and other entertainment activities
22:00 Cruise returns to Ha Long Port, say goodbye to La Muse Cruise!
08:00 Guests are picked up from the hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for Ha Long Bay
11:45 Arrival at Halong and getting onboard. The journey begins.
Phoenix Day Cruise welcomes you onboard with a refreshing drink. Please settle down and prepare for the journey ahead.
The cruise will take you on a 6-hour adventure via 2 day-sleeper cruise route, passing by the most striking scenery and uninhabited islets in Halong Bay, including Cock Fighting, Incense Burner, and Thumb Rock.
While admiring the unique limestone formations outside your window, enjoy a Vietnamese mouthwatering lunch in our luxury restaurant, featuring Halong’s freshest seafood.
13:15 Visit caves and islands
Sung Sot Cave, also called Surprising Cave or Amazing Cave, is one of the most spectacular islands on Bo Hon Island, which is also our first stop for the trip.
After exploring Sung Sot Cave, the cruise will move to the Luon Cave area, where visitors can explore this water cave by kayaking, or hiring a bamboo boat rowed by locals.
Our final spot for this adventure is Ti Top Island, where you enjoy swimming in the cool water or sunbathing on the sandy white shore. Tourists can also climb up the Ti Top Peak to take incredible pictures capturing Halong’s panorama.
16:15 Return onboard
As the cruise heads back to Tuan Chau Harbor, there’s a lot of free time for you to hang out, make friends on deck, and enjoy the fun music and dreamy scenery of the bay!
17:30 Disembark for a busride back Hanoi
20:30 Drop off at your hotel/ stay. The trip ends here.
07:30 Pick up and check-in
The Serenity Premium Cruise team will pick you up from hotels in the area of 1/4 (Mot Thang Tu) Street, Tung Dinh, Nui Ngoc. If you stay outside this area, kindly contact us ahead for an alternative.
As you check in on the cruise, enjoy a welcome drink and settle down. The tour guide will give brief information about the route for the day and other safety instructions.
09:30 The trip starts here
Our first stop for the day is Cai Beo Fishing Village, an ancient 7000-year-old village with poetic and peaceful beauty.
Here, you can learn more about the daily life of local fishermen and their cultural values before the cruise moves further into the bay.
10:30 Drop anchors at Dark & Light Cave
Dark & Light Cave is undoubtedly one of the greatest spots located between Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Let’s go kayaking to explore the fascinating natural ecosystem and breathtaking limestone structure of this dreamy place.
12:30 Lunch is served with Cat Ba fresh seafood and Vietnamese tradition dishes!
13:30 Enjoy Ba Trai Dao Beach
The boat next heads to the Ba Trai Dao Beach (also known as Three Peaches Beach), where you can swim and snorkel in the most pristine area of Lan Ha Bay, and witness the picturesque mountain landscapes.
15:00 Cruise back to the port
The boat travels back to the harbor via a different path, where you may continue appreciating the picturesque beauty of Lan Ha Bay while enjoying a delightful sunset party on the deck of Serenity Premium Cruise.
17:00 Arrive at Beo Wharf. The trip ends here.
07:30 Pick up and check-in.
The Serenity Premium Cruise staff will pick you up from hotels located on 1/4 (Mot Thang Tu) Street in Tung Dinh, Nui Ngoc. If you plan to stay somewhere other than this location, please contact us ahead of time to discuss alternatives.
As you get on the ship, have a welcome drink and settle down. Along with additional safety guidance, the tour guide will provide a quick overview of the day’s itinerary.
09:30 The trip starts here.
Our first destination of the day is Cai Beo Fishing Village, a historic 7000-year-old community known for its lyrical and calm beauty.
Before the journey continues farther into the bay, you can learn more about local fishermen’s everyday lives and cultural beliefs.
10:30 Drop anchors at Tai Keo Cave
Enjoy an exciting time kayaking in Tai Keo Cave, to explore the majestic view of this limestone masterpiece and feel the wonderful nature of Lan Ha Bay surrounding you.
12:30 Lunch is served with Cat Ba fresh seafood and Vietnamese tradition dishes!
13:30 Enjoy Viet Hai Village
Prepare to go on a cycling expedition through the lovely fishing village of Viet Hai.
Here, enjoy the pleasant scent of the rice fields along the way, and join in a strange yet soothing fish massage!
15:00 Cruise back to the port
Enjoy the sunset party on the deck of the Serenity Premium Cruise amidst the breathtaking beauty of Lan Ha Bay as the boat takes a different route back to the harbor.
17:00 Arrive at Beo Wharf. The trip ends here.
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Fola Travel offers a wide selection of 3-star cruises, all are carefully selected by our travel specialists to guarantee the best value without compromising quality.
If you are tight on budget but still want a well-rounded experience in Halong Bay, a budget cruise would be the perfect option. Moreover, charter a 3-star boat would be ideal for guests who want a relaxing and private trip in the bay.
Read our list of budget cruises above and craft your perfect Halong Bay adventure with Fola Travel!
Boat Design
The majority of budget cruises in Halong Bay are small wooden boats with one or two decks, and less than 20 cabins.
These boats were built some years ago, but are checked up and maintained regularly to ensure safety and comfortable conditions.
On Halong 3-star cruises, cabins are designed to be compact and cozy, with all the basic necessities like double beds, bathrooms with bathtubs or standing showers, and floor-to-ceiling windows with sea views.
Room sizes range from 15 to 20 square meters, so you can freely relax without feeling too cramped.
Most budget cruises provide basic entertainment venues that are in good shape, such as restaurants, bars, and sundecks. Depending on the cruises, you can find other amenities like swimming pools or spa rooms, but they are not common.
3-star cruises in Halong Bay are known for their attentive service that compensates for the simpler conveniences. The onboard staff are well trained in order to accommodate all your needs during the stay.
While budget cruises don’t offer the same luxury as 5-star cruises, you can expect to find all basic services like meals onboard and drinks at the bar. The cruises prioritize sourcing the freshest local seafood and produce, so you are assured of having a delicious meal, but don’t expect any elaborate buffet or 5-course feast.
All budget cruises must adhere to one of five tourist routes set forth by the Halong Management Board. Along with popular activities like kayaking, swimming, and cave exploration, these itineraries feature trips to well-known locations in Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, and Lan Ha Bay.
On board 3-star cruises, you can indulge in a variety of entertainment options, including a happy hour beverage promotion at the bars, cooking classes to learn traditional Vietnamese dishes, and sunset parties with tea and cake.
Budget
For Halong Bay guests who are traveling with a tight budget, 3-star cruises are the perfect option to get a well-rounded experience without any safety hazards.
Prices for these cruises are very cheap, ranging from $100 to $140 per passenger per night, with itinerary discover all the best of Halong Bay. Some might even ask how you can experience so much with so little money!
Browse our catalog of 3-star cruises above to choose the suitable one for your budget.
Each budget cruise offers a unique route to different regions of Halong Bay and focuses on different activities, allowing you to select one that suits your specific interests.
Cruises to Ha Long Bay provide opportunities to visit stunning islands and caves while learning about the bay’s extraordinary sites. Given that these are the busiest routes, those who don’t mind large crowds would find them perfect.
On the other hand, 3-star boats with Lan Ha Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay itineraries are ideal for those who want to learn about local culture, visit fishing villages, or go kayaking. Furthermore, they have less traffic, resulting in a more pleasant and restful experience.
To learn more about different cruise routes, see this Fola Travel article.
Yes. Even though budget cruises are smaller boats, there are several choices of family rooms or connecting rooms that could fit up to 4 pax. Moreover, all cruises have options for children’s food, but you have to notify us in advance.
Even though there are 3-star cruises that have jacuzzis on the deck or spa rooms, it is not common. You can check the onboard services of a cruise in our “Facilities” section on the website.
No. The rooms on 3-star boats are normally quite small, so it is not ideal to put an extra bed in there. However, several cruises offer connecting or triple cabins with more beds that you can book.
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