Ambassador Cruise


The Ambassador Experience is an experience par excellence. Step aboard this sumptuous floating Ambassador Cruise as it glides through the world’s most magnificent seascape, with Michelin star dining, jazz band entertainment, your own private butler, and the most generous cabins found anywhere in Halong Bay.

The 46-cabin cruise ship enjoys two capacious sundecks with wrap-around views, an outdoor Jacuzzi from which to gaze at evening sunsets, and an onboard spa from renowned Vietnamese wellness group Kaia.

As you glide through this magnificent seascape, The Ambassador Journey will unfold before your eyes. Allow us to lead you through our handcrafted experiences and discover a wealth of culture hidden amongst the limestone karsts. Uncover Cua Van floating village, where the fisherman families lead a serene and unencumbered life. Delve into mythical caves, explore pearl farms, and climb to island peaks to marvel at the sheer majesty of the bay from above.

Vietnam’s Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Sites: An unmissable and world-famous destination. Ambassador Cruise is the only ship in the bay to offer everything that will ensure an outstanding and unforgettable experience. Welcome aboard the grandest ship in Halong Bay!

See lists of your most affordable options and best deals for this Halong Bay Cruise below and book today!

Ambassador Cruise

Starts
Surprise Cave
Destinations
+ 2
Ends
Halong Bay
Surprise Cave → Ti Top Island → Luon Cave → Halong Bay

Highlights

  • The grandest ship in Halong Bay with selection of onboard entertainment, premium facilities, and elegant cabin design.
  • Innovative Michelin star dining comes as standard with over 40 dishes crafted by world-famous celebrity chef John Burton-Race.
  • Find your corner and craft your experience.
  • Evening entertainment not found anywhere else with a Brazilian jazz duo to set the night alight in the elegant piano bar.
  • The first on Halong Bay to feature an elevator system catering to people with disabilities and the elderly.
  • Sunrise Tai Chi classes, cooking lessons, kayaking excursions and squid fishing inlucuded in the cruise package.
Age range
under 87 year olds
Star
5 Stars

Itinerary

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3 Day 2 Night

  • 3 Day 2 Night
  • 2 Day 1 Night
  1. Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay.

    With almost three days spent in Halong Bay, our 3-day 2-night cruises are the preferred way to see the bay. Enjoy a wealth of excursions that fully explore all the different activity options in Halong Bay, including spectacular caves, island climbing and floating village visits.

    It takes only about 2.5 hours from Hanoi's Old Quarter to Tuan Chau Harbor where the Ambassador Cruise awaits you. Round-trip transportation is on request with additional surcharge.
    11:30: Arrival in Tuan Chau Island – Ambassador Cruises Private Pontoon.
    11:45: Welcome drinks and snack, cruise information and check-in.
    12:15 - 13:30 Lunch will be served while Ambassador cruises toward Halong Bay. You will pass the famous Fighting Cocks Islet, and Thien Cung and Dau Go Caves.
    14:30: Your first stop of the day is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, where you can take in the panoramic views across Halong Bay after visiting the cave.
    15:30 - 16:30: Cruise to Ho Dong Tien area. Afternoon tea on the sundeck. Enjoy a spa treatment* or pamper yourself at sundeck swimming pool.
    17:30 - 18:15: Cooking demonstration on the sundeck.
    Anchor at Coconut Tree Island for overnight stay.
    17:45 - 18:45: Happy Hour on the sundeck*.
    19:15: Dinner is served at the restaurant. Savour a delicious dinner at President's Restaurant or chooses a special spot anywhere else on board to dine. After dinner, indulge in drinks and squid fishing, a spa treatment. You will spend the night on boat.

    * Additional charges

  2. Day 2: Halong Bay.

    06:30: Tai Chi on the sundeck.
    07:00 – 08:30: Coffee & tea with freshly baked pastries. Breakfast at the restaurant.
    08:45: Transfer to day boat.
    09:00: Ti Top Island (1 hour).
    10:15: Explore Tung Sau Pearl Farm with kayaking option.
    12:00: Lunch at the restaurant.
    14:00: Cua Van Fishing Village.
    15:30: Return to President Cruise.
    17:15: Cooking demonstration on the sundeck.
    17:45 - 18:45: Happy Hour on the sundeck*.
    19:15: Second Dinner is served at the restaurant.
    21:00: Happy Hour on the sundeck/ Enjoy a spa treatment*.

    * Additional charges

  3. Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi.

    06:30: Tai Chi on the sundeck.
    07:00 – 9.30: Breakfast is served to revitalise you for the day ahead. On the way back to Harbour, you will pass by Thien Cung and Dau Go Caves and the Fighting Cocks Islet. The cruise receptionists will assist you check out and settle your bill.
    10:30 – 10.45: Return to Tuan Chau Marina.
    11:00 – 11:30: Meet your driver, leave Halong Bay for Hanoi.

  1. Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay.

    Discover the secrets of Halong Bay onboard Ambassador Cruises: a sleek modern boat that defines sophistication. On your 2-Day, 1-Night cruise, you’ll experience exceptional service, sumptuous food and beautiful cabins that rival this stunning World Heritage site.

    It takes only about 2.5 hours from Hanoi's Old Quarter to Tuan Chau Harbor where the Ambassador Cruise awaits you. Round-trip transportation is on request with additional surcharge.
    11:30: Arrival in Tuan Chau Island – Ambassador Cruises Private Pontoon.
    11:45: Welcome drinks and snack, cruise information and check-in.
    12:15 - 13:30 Lunch will be served while Ambassador cruises toward Halong Bay. You will pass the famous Fighting Cocks Islet, and Thien Cung and Dau Go Caves.
    14:30: Your first stop of the day is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, where you can take in the panoramic views across Halong Bay after visiting the cave.
    15:30 - 16:30: Cruise to Ho Dong Tien area. Afternoon tea on the sundeck. Enjoy a spa treatment* or pamper yourself at sundeck swimming pool.
    17:30 - 18:15: Cooking demonstration on the sundeck.
    Anchor at Coconut Tree Island for overnight stay.
    17:45 - 18:45: Happy Hour on the sundeck*.
    19:15: Dinner is served at the restaurant. Savour a delicious dinner at President's Restaurant or chooses a special spot anywhere else on board to dine. After dinner, indulge in drinks and squid fishing, a spa treatment. You will spend the night on boat.

    * Additional charges

  2. Day 2: Halong Bay - Hanoi.

    06:30: Tai Chi on the sundeck.
    07:00: Coffee & tea with freshly baked pastries in the restaurant.
    07:40: Visit Ti Top Island where you can go swimming or hike to the top for another stunning, panoramic view of the Bay or Kayaking* option at Luon Cave.
    09:00: Breakfast at the restaurant.
    10:00: Bill settlements.
    10:30 – 10.45: Return to Tuan Chau Marina.
    11:00 – 11:30: Meet your driver, leave Halong Bay for Hanoi.

    * Additional charges

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Cabins

  • Full Side Ocean View
  • 30m2
  • Non-Smoking
  • Shower
  • Private Balcony
  • none
  • Free Shuttle bus round trip
  • Included Halong kayaking for 3 Days 2 Nights program
  • Included VAT Tax & Booking fee

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  • Single Cabin
  • Double Cabin
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  • Full Side Ocean View
  • 30m2
  • Non-Smoking
  • Bathtub
  • Private Balcony
  • none
  • Free Shuttle bus round trip
  • Included Halong kayaking for 3 Days 2 Nights program
  • Included VAT Tax & Booking fee

Single Cabin

  • Single Cabin
  • Double Cabin
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  • Full Side Ocean View
  • 90m2
  • Non-Smoking
  • Shower & Jacuzzi
  • Private Balcony
  • none
  • Free Shuttle bus round trip
  • Included Halong kayaking for 3 Days 2 Nights program
  • Included VAT Tax & Booking fee

Single Cabin

  • Single Cabin
  • Double Cabin
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  • none
  • m2
  • Non-Smoking
  • Bathtub
  • Non Balcony
  • none
  • Free Shuttle bus round trip
  • Included Halong kayaking for 3 Days 2 Nights program
  • Included VAT Tax & Booking fee

Single Cabin

  • Single Cabin
  • Double Cabin
Contact
  • none
  • m2
  • Non-Smoking
  • Bathtub
  • Non Balcony
  • none
  • Free Shuttle bus round trip
  • Included Halong kayaking for 3 Days 2 Nights program
  • Included VAT Tax & Booking fee

Single Cabin

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  • Double Cabin
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Our Offers

    Price Includes

    • Free Shuttle Bus Hanoi- Halong Bay - Hanoi.
    • Welcome drink & snack.
    • In house English speaking tour guide.
    • Luxury cabin with A/C.
    • Full meals onboard: 01 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast for 2 days/1night. And 02 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts for 3 days/2 nights.
    • Tai Chi session.
    • Cooking demonstration.
    • Free Kayak service in 3-day/2-night program.
    • Sightseeing tickets.
    • Insurance.

    Price Excludes

    • Private Transfer Hanoi- Halong Bay- Hanoi.
    • Visa arrangements.
    • Kayak (in 2-day/1-night program).
    • Beauty spa services and massage.
    • Tips and other personal expenses.
    • All other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions.

    Policies

    Deposit & Payment:
    - A deposit of 30% of the tour price per person by credit card or bank transfer plus bank charges is required upon confirmation of your booking (if this amount is less than US$ 500, the full payment will be applied).
    - The balance will be paid 15 days prior to the check in date, or you can pay us upon arrival in cash or credit card when we meet in Hanoi.
    - Deposit or full payment could be settled via our secured online payment system (SSL).

    Refund & Cancellation:
    • Cancellation will be charged as follow:
    - From 1-3 cabins:
    + 3 days prior to the arrival: No charge.
    + Less than 3 days prior to the arrival: 100% of the total rate charged.
    + No-Show: Will be charged in full.
    - From 4-6 cabins:
    + More than 14 days prior to the arrival: No charge.
    + From 14 to 7 days prior to the arrival: 50% of the total rate charged.
    + Less than 7 days prior to the arrival: 100% of the total rate charged.
    + No-Show: Will be charged in full.
    - From 7 cabins or more:
    + More than 45 days prior to the arrival: No charge.
    + More than 45 to 31 days prior to the arrival: 25% of the total rate charged.
    + From 30 to 21 days prior to the arrival: 50% of the total rate charged.
    + From 20 to 10 days prior to the arrival: 75% of the total rate charged.
    + Less than 10 days prior to the arrival: 100% of the total rate charged.
    + No-Show: Will be charged in full.
    • Cancellation charges apply for each cancelled number of confirmed cabins
    • Cancellation must be sent to and confirmed by Vietnam Travel's cruise specialist in writing (by email or fax).

    Child Policy (to be confirmed upon reservation and subject to availability):
    - Child 5-12 years old: US$ 65 for 01 Child from 5-12 years old is charged (sharing bed with parents) for 2 days/ 1 night program.
    - Child 5-12 years old: US$ 150 for 01 Child from 5-12 years old is charged (sharing bed with parents) for 3 days/ 2 nights program.
    - US$ 25 is a surcharge if an extra bed is required for FOC child in 2 days/1 night program.
    - US$ 35 is a surcharge if an extra bed is required for FOC child in 3 days/2 nights program.
    - Only 01 child under 5 years old and 01 child under 12 years old are allowed to share cabin with parents.
    - FOC sharing parent's bed is applied to only 01 child under 6 years old.
    - Extra bed for 01 child 5 - 12 years old: 40% of the double room charge will be applied.
    - Single cabin rate is applied for child if occupy 01 cabin.
    - FOC baby cot for infant (subject to availability).

    Other Policies:
    - Check-in time starts at 11:30 AM. Check-out by 10:30 AM.
    - Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
    - Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by the port authority.
    - A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification/ passport are required upon check-in.
    - Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    - Extra bed is subject to availability for adult only at 50% charge of DBL/TWN cabin rate.

    Notes: Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Halong. Thank you for your understanding.

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