Hera Grand Luxury Cruise

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1. Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay.

   Leave Hanoi at 9:00 AM if you opt for a private transfer or between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM for the shuttle bus, arriving at Tuan Chau Marina around 11:30 AM (transportation service upon your request).
   11:30 – 12:00: Upon arrival at No 12, Tuan Chau Marina, you will enjoy a warm welcome from our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete the check-in procedure.
   12:00: Upon boarding Hera Grand Luxury Cruise, the crew welcomes you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking into your cabin. The vessel leaves Tuan Chau Marina, taking you on an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Halong Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of some of the most beautiful spots in Halong and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while the vessel heads to Luon Cave and Titop Island. Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board while the vessel cruises toward Luon Cave and Titop Island.
   14:30: Return to your room and prepare for swimming activities at Titop Island. Visit Titop Island and hike to the top for stunning views of Halong Bay, or have a fun swim in the clear blue water.
   16:00: Hera Cruise will take you to the Luon Cave, you will participate in kayaking or rafting here around the thousand-year-old rock formations.
   17:30 – 18:00: Back on board, you will participate in a sunset party & cooking class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and a beautiful sunset. Halong Bay is calm during the day, but when the sun goes down, the bay becomes even more tranquil and peaceful. You will be instructed to make delicious traditional Vietnamese floating rice cake by our chef and then enjoy the floating rice cake made on your own.
   17:30 – 18:30: Happy hour – Buy 2 drinks get 1 for free.
   19:30: Outdoor dinner. Enjoy a romantic dinner outdoors (if the weather is favorable) or restaurant
   21:30: After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the bay at night on the deck. You can also participate in evening activities such as massage (subject to additional charge), herbal foot bath in your room (free of charge), fashion shows traditional costumes “Footsteps of Heritage” and some drinks at Sky Bar while admiring the breathtaking view of the Bay at night and squid fishing. The cruise ship anchors for your peaceful night's stay in a quiet area.

2. Day 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi.

   06:15: Start your day with a Tai Chi class on the sundeck.
   06:30 – 07:00: Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, cake, and fruit, pho Vietnam, egg station.
   07:30: Explore Sung Sot cave. This is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. The cave has some unique rock formations which couldn’t be found anywhere else. The path to the mouth of Sung Sot Cave is under a canopy of leaves. Walking through steep stone steps, you may have the feeling of climbing mountains and experience the excitement as if you are stepping into the sky.
   08:30 – 09:30: Back on board, you can rest in your room, enjoy the herbal foot bath prepared by the crew, sunbathe on the sundeck, and take pictures of Halong Bay.
   09:30: Check-out time. Please put your luggage outside your cabin and leave the room key at the reception desk. The staff will transfer your luggage to the waiting area.
   10:00: Enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and settle the bills if any.
   11:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina. Meet your driver for a transfer back to Hanoi or another destination if transportation arrangements have been made.

1. Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Luon Cave – Titop Island.

   Leave Hanoi at 9:00 AM if you opt for a private transfer or between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM for the shuttle bus, arriving at Tuan Chau Marina around 11:30 AM (transportation service upon your request).
   11:30 - 12:00: Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Port, you will be warmly welcomed by our cruise staff at the lobby and complete check-in.
   12:00: Upon boarding the Hera Grand Luxury, the crew greets you with refreshments and cold towels before checking into your cabin. The boat leaves Tuan Chau marina, taking you on a journey to discover the beauty of Halong Bay. Along the way, you can see some of the most beautiful spots in Halong and admire the majesty of the bay with its thousands of limestone islands while the boat heads to Luon Cave and Titop Island. Enjoy your lunch at the restaurant on board while the cruise heads towards Hang Luon and Titop Island.
   14:30: Return to your room and prepare for swimming activities at Titop Island. Visit Titop Island and hike to the top for stunning views of Halong Bay, or have a fun swim in the clear blue water.
   16:00: Hera Cruise will take you to the Luon Cave area, where you will participate in kayaking or rafting around the thousand-year-old rock formations.
   17:30 – 18:00: Back on board, you will join the sunset party & cooking class while the ship heads towards the shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while drinking a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sun deck amidst wonderful views and beautiful sunsets. Halong Bay is quiet during the day, but when the sun goes down, the bay becomes even quieter and more peaceful. You will be instructed by the chef to make traditional Vietnamese drift cakes and then enjoy them.
   17:30 – 18:30: Happy Hour – Buy 2 drinks get 1 for free.
   19:30: Outdoor dinner. Enjoy a romantic dinner outdoors (if the weather is favorable) or a restaurant.
   21:30: After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the bay at night on the deck. You can also participate in evening activities such as massage (subject to additional charge), herbal foot bath in your room (free of charge), fashion shows traditional costumes “Footsteps of Heritage” and some drinks at Sky Bar while admiring the breathtaking view of the bay at night and squid fishing. The ship anchors at the designated area for an overnight stay.

2. Day 2: Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay – Dark & Bright Cave – Three Peaches Beach.

   08:30: Day boat pick up at Hera Cruise and depart from Titop area in Halong Bay.
   10:30: Transfer to Lan Ha Bay which is formed by the archipelago Cat Ba island. Stop at the Dark and Bright Caves area for kayaking for an hour and a half.
   11:30: Lunch will be served on the boat.
   12:30: Move to Ba Trai Dao beaches (Three Peaches Beaches) to swim in the crystal water and enjoy a beautiful white sandy beach for an hour and fifteen minutes.
   13:30: Boat returns to Halong Bay to explore more landscape.
   14:45: Visit the Pearl Farm Exhibition Center and Museum to learn about pearl farming, harvesting pearls, and its business for about forty minutes.
   15:25: Back to the boat and transfer to the Hera Grand Luxury Cruise.
   15:30: Back to Hera Grand Luxury Cruise, you can take a rest or relax on the sundeck and take some nice pictures of Halong Bay. You can also use the foot soak basin and sauna room for free or enjoy a massage (subject to an additional charge).
   17:30 – 18:00: Back on board, you will join the sunset party & cooking class while the ship heads towards shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while drinking a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sun deck amidst wonderful views and beautiful sunsets. Halong Bay is quiet during the day, but when the sun goes down, the bay becomes even quieter and more peaceful. You will be instructed by the chef to make traditional Vietnamese drift cakes and then enjoy yours.
   17:30 – 18:30: Happy Hour – Buy 2 drinks get 1 free.
   19:30: Gala Dinner. Enjoy your dinner on the sun deck (if the weather is favorable) or at Lily’s restaurant.
   21:30: After dinner, enjoy peaceful views of the bay at night on the deck. You can also enjoy evening activities such as massage (surcharge), herbal foot bath in the room (free), or enjoy music and some drinks at the Sky Bar while admiring breathtaking views of the bay at night and squid fishing. The ship anchors at the designated area for an overnight stay.

3. Day 3: Sung Sot Cave – Halong Bay.

   06:15: Start your day with a Tai Chi class on the sun deck.
   06:30 – 07:00: Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, pastries, fruits, Vietnamese pho, and an egg bar.
   07:30: Explore Sung Sot Cave. This is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. The cave has some unique rock formations that can’t be found anywhere else. The road to the mouth of Sung Sot cave is under the foliage. Walking through steep stone steps, you can have the feeling of climbing the mountain and experience the excitement of stepping into the sky.
   08:30 – 09:30: Back on board, you can rest in your room, enjoy herbal foot baths prepared by the crew, sunbathe on the sun deck, and take photos of Halong Bay.
   09:30: Check-out. Please place your luggage outside the cabin and leave your room key at the front desk. The staff will transfer your baggage to the waiting area.
   10:00: Enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and pay the bill if any.
   11:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina. Meet your driver for a transfer back to Hanoi or another destination if transportation arrangements have been made.