Nostalgia Cruise

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1. Day 1: Hanoi – Tuan Chau Island – Halong Bay – Lan Ha 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).
   11:00 – 11:30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, and have check-in procedures in the waiting lounge while enjoying a welcoming tea.
   11:45 – 12:00: Transfer to Nostalgia Cruise by tender boat. Enjoy a welcome drink at the restaurant while receiving a cruise briefing and safety instructions for your trip.
   12:45 – 13:00: Lunch will be served while Nostalgia disembarks into Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
   15:00 – 15:30: Cruise to Dark and Bright Caves – a must-visit destination! Kayaking through these caves is the ultimate way to experience the breathtaking beauty of Ha Long Bay up close.
   Option 2: Discover Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches Islets), where tranquil waters and picturesque landscapes create an idyllic setting for kayaking or unwinding on a sandy shore. Take pleasure in a refreshing swim in the emerald-green waters. (If the weather permits).
   17:00 – 17:30: Back to the boat. Nostalgia Cruise enters a less-populated area at Tra Bau of Lan Ha Bay.
   18:00 – 18:15: On board, you may participate in a cooking demonstration where we cook traditional Vietnamese food. Enjoy Happy Hour (buy one, get one free) at the bar while watching the sunset over the bay.
   19:15 – 19:30: Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in the restaurant: elegant French neoclassical style mixed with traditional oriental touches.
   21:00 – 21:30: A tea ceremony is served at the restaurant. This ceremony teaches you how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and culture.
   21:30: It’s time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or play some board games in the restaurant. Overnight on board.

2. Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Halong Bay – Hanoi.

   06:00 – 06:30: Wake up early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
   06:45 – 07:00: You will be serving a light breakfast. Upon completing breakfast, continue your journey and head out to explore the bay in the area.
   08:30 – 08:45: Cruise to Hoa Cuong Cave, also known as Diamond Cave, which remains untouched by humans, preserving its natural beauty. Hidden deep in a forest-covered mountain, it exudes mystery and wonder, sure to mesmerize visitors!
   09:45 – 10:00: Return to the boat and it is time for checking out. Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.
   11:00 – 11:45: We bid farewell at Tuan Chau port, marking the end of the program. Meet your driver for a transfer back to Hanoi or another destination if transportation arrangements have been made.

1. Day 1: Hanoi – Tuan Chau Island – Halong Bay – Lan Ha 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).
   11:00 – 11:30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, and have check-in procedures in the waiting lounge while enjoying a welcoming tea.
   11:45 – 12:00: Transfer to Nostalgia Cruise by tender boat. Enjoy a welcome drink at the restaurant while receiving a cruise briefing and safety instructions for your trip.
   12:45 – 13:00: Lunch will be served while Nostalgia disembarks into Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
   15:00 – 15:30: Cruise to Dark and Bright Caves – a must-visit destination! Kayaking through these caves is the ultimate way to experience the breathtaking beauty of Ha Long Bay up close.
   Option 2: Discover Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches Islets), where tranquil waters and picturesque landscapes create an idyllic setting for kayaking or unwinding on a sandy shore. Take pleasure in a refreshing swim in the emerald-green waters. (If the weather permits).
   17:00 – 17:30: Back to the boat. Nostalgia Cruise enters a less-populated area at Tra Bau of Lan Ha Bay.
   18:00 – 18:15: On board, you may participate in a cooking demonstration where we cook traditional Vietnamese food. Enjoy Happy Hour (buy one, get one free) at the bar while watching the sunset over the bay.
   19:15 – 19:30: Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in the restaurant: elegant French neoclassical style mixed with traditional oriental touches.
   21:00 – 21:30: A tea ceremony is served at the restaurant. This ceremony teaches you how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and culture.
   21:30: It’s time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or play some board games in the restaurant. Overnight on board.

2. Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Island.

   06:00 – 06:30: The day starts early onboard Nostalgia Cruises with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
   06:45 – 07:00: Breakfast is served in the dining room with a morning view of the bay’s landscape. 
   07:45 – 08:00: Transfer to the day boat to visit Viet Hai village. You will take a bicycle trip along the village path and go through rainforests and a dark tunnel. Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost). Enjoy the stunning scenery of Vietnamese farmers’ rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, and bamboo. Dip your feet into a lake with garra rufa fish which eats away all your daily stress. See the lives of local people. Back to the day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch is served on the day boat.
   13:30 – 14:00: Visit Ba Men Temple. This peaceful body of water has beautiful scenery, making it the perfect place for scenic kayaking or relaxing on a sandy beach.
   16:00 – 16:30: Return to Nostalgia Cruises. Enjoy swimming in the untouched area. Then, you will join a traditional cooking class. The chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnamese dishes. Watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. In the early evening, the boat has its Happy Hour deal.
   19:00 – 19:30: Deluxe Dinner is served. Enjoy local food prepared and served to you by staff in an intimate romantic setting.
   21:00: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax while enjoying drinks from the bar. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or play some board games in the restaurant. Overnight on board.
   Option: Massage service available. Please book with the Cruise Manager directly (please see the massage menu).
   23:00: End of Day Two program.

3. Day 3: Lan Ha Bay – Halong Bay – Hanoi.

   06:00 – 06:30: Wake up early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
   06:45 – 07:00: You will be serving a light breakfast. Upon completing breakfast, continue your journey and head out to explore the bay in the area.
   08:30 – 08:45: Cruise to Hoa Cuong Cave, also known as Diamond Cave, which remains untouched by humans, preserving its natural beauty. Hidden deep in a forest-covered mountain, it exudes mystery and wonder, sure to mesmerize visitors!
   09:45 – 10:00: Return to the boat and it is time for checking out. Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.
   11:00 – 11:45: We bid farewell at Tuan Chau port, marking the end of the program. Meet your driver for a transfer back to Hanoi or another destination if transportation arrangements have been made.