Paradise Sails Cruise

Itinerary

Show all

1. Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay.

   On Paradise Luxury, you’ll have three days to discover all that Halong Bay has to offer. Explore the ancient landscape and its timeless beauty in style on a traditional wooden junk. With luxury cabins and amenities, superior facilities, and food and service that’s out of this world your Halong Bay cruise will be truly remarkable.

   
   

   It takes only about 2.5 hours from Hanoi's Old Quarter to Tuan Chau Harbor where the Paradise Luxury Cruise awaits you. Round-trip transportation is on request with additional surcharge.

   
   

   11.30: Check-in at Paradise Lounge – Tuan Chau Island. Your first stop on arrival at Tuan Chau Island is the Paradise check-in lounge. You will have time to refresh yourself after the short drive from Hanoi.
   12:30: Embark on Paradise Luxury. After your transfer to Paradise Luxury, you will be checked-in, then taken to the restaurant, where you will be briefed about your cruise while enjoying your welcome drink.
   13:00: Lunch in the restaurant. As the Paradise Luxury makes its way to Halong Bay, you will have time to savor your delicious lunch while enjoying the stunning views - your first introduction to this majestic landscape.
   14:00: Cruise Halong Bay or enjoy a Spa Treatment. After lunch, you will have time to be enchanted by the stunning landscape of Halong Bay. If the first stop isn’t for you, you can opt for an afternoon of pampering and indulgence at Le Parfum Spa (excluded in the cruise rate).
   14:30 Visit Tung Sau Pearl Farm or kayak (kayak is excluded in the cruise rate). Your first excursion is a visit to Tung Sau Pearl Farm, an area in Halong Bay dedicated to growing pearls and practicing a handmade technique based on Vietnamese tradition and Japanese technology. This is also an
   ideal destination for kayaking. If this excursion doesn’t take your fancy, stay on board and treat yourself to a delicious afternoon tea.
   16:00: Visit Sung Sot Cave. Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, where you will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave. This is the largest cave in Halong Bay, and the stalactites and
   stalagmites formed over millions of years have taken on fascinating shapes.
   17:45: Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails (at your own account) and Cooking Demonstration. Paradise Luxury will anchor overnight at Coconut Tree Island. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy a cocktail or two as the sun sets over the karst landscape. Foodies can partake in Vietnamese cooking demonstration
   before dinner, and guaranteed to whet the appetite.
   19:30: Royal Bao Dai Dinner. Dress like kings and queens for the Royal Bao Dai dinner at the restaurant. The rest of the evening is free for you to relax with a drink (at your own account) or go squid fishing, book in for a spa treatment at Le Parfum Spa (excluded in the cruise rate) or watch a movie in the restaurant.

2. Day 2: Halong Bay.

   06:30: Tai Chi on L'Odyssée Sundeck. Welcome your second day on board Paradise Luxury with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the sun rises, followed by a light breakfast in the restaurant.
   07:45: Breakfast at the restaurant. Continental breakfast will be served in the restaurant.
   08:30: Transfer to the Paradise Explorer tender to go deeper into the bay. Don’t forget to bring along all your necessary items, like cameras and sunscreen to make sure you experience the best of Halong Bay on your excursions.
   09:00: Visit to Soi Sim Beach. Hike to the top of Soi Sim for stunning panoramic views of the Bay. After your hike, go for a refreshing swim in Halong Bay’s emerald waters, or sip from a coconut in the shade. If you choose to stay on board, book in for a pamper session in the Le Parfum Spa (excluded in the cruise rate).
   10:30: Cruise to Trong Cave. After visiting Soi Sim Beach, your next stop will be Trong Cave, in Bo Hon Island. Inside the cave, all visitors will be surprised by so many stalactites hung down from the ceiling. This is also an ideal destination for those who would like to kayak.
   12:00: Lunch in the restaurant. After your morning excursions, re-energise yourself with a fresh and delicious lunch in the restaurant.
   14:00: Take a trip to Cua Van Floating Village. The largest of five remaining floating fishing villages in the Bay, you will visit Cua Van Floating Village by bamboo boats rowed by locals, or you can opt to kayak (at additional surcharge). Wave to friendly locals as they go about their daily lives, which have remained largely unchanged for centuries.
   15:30: Return to Paradise Luxury.
   17:45: Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails (at your own account) and Cooking Demonstration. Paradise Luxury will anchor overnight at Coconut Tree Island. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy a cocktail or two as the sun sets over the karst landscape. Foodies can partake in Vietnamese cooking demonstration before dinner, and try a pre-dinner cocktail (at your own account).
   19:30: Dinner time. Savour your last dinner in the restaurant, choose to eat in your cabin or on the sundeck - it’s completely up to you. After dinner, if you haven’t tried squid fishing, this is your last chance. Or you may just want to wind down with a movie in the restaurant.

3. Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi.

   06:30: Tai Chi on Sundeck. Begin your last day in Halong Bay with a calming Tai Chi session on the sundeck, followed by a light breakfast, coffee and pastries. Spoil yourself and book in for one last spa treatment at Le Parfum Spa (at your own account). Relax in your cabin or on the sundeck, watching Halong Bay drift past.
   08:00: Breakfast in the restaurant. Prepare for the day ahead with a freshly prepared and healthy breakfast. Bill settlement and check-out.
   10:30: Disembark at the Tuan Chau Marina. After disembarking from the Paradise Luxury, guests who are returning to Hanoi on the Paradise shuttle bus will be served a light lunch.
   12:00: Return to Hanoi.

1. Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay.

   Escape the day-to-day grind with 2-Day/ 1-Night cruise onboard Paradise Luxury Cruise. The classic wooden junk design, luxury amenities and fabulous service will leave you rejuvenated with just enough time for sightseeing in beautiful Halong Bay.
   
   It takes only about 2.5 hours from Hanoi's Old Quarter to Tuan Chau Harbor where the Paradise Luxury Cruise awaits you. Round-trip transportation is on request with additional surcharge.
   
   11.30: Check-in at Paradise Lounge – Tuan Chau Island. Your first stop on arrival at Tuan Chau Island is the Paradise check-in lounge. You will have time to refresh yourself after the short drive from Hanoi.
   12:30: Embark on Paradise Luxury. After your transfer to Paradise Luxury, you will be checked-in, then taken to the restaurant, where you will be briefed about your cruise while enjoying your welcome drink.
   13:00: Lunch in the restaurant. As the Paradise Luxury makes its way to Halong Bay, you will have time to savor your delicious lunch while enjoying the stunning views - your first introduction to this majestic landscape.
   14:00: Cruise Halong Bay or enjoy a Spa Treatment. After lunch, you will have time to be enchanted by the stunning landscape of Halong Bay. If the first stop isn’t for you, you can opt for an afternoon of pampering and indulgence at Le Parfum Spa (excluded in the cruise rate).
   14:30 Visit Tung Sau Pearl Farm or kayak (kayak is excluded in the cruise rate). Your first excursion is a visit to Tung Sau Pearl Farm, an area in Halong Bay dedicated to growing pearls and practicing a handmade technique based on Vietnamese tradition and Japanese technology. This is also an
   ideal destination for kayaking. If this excursion doesn’t take your fancy, stay on board and treat yourself to a delicious afternoon tea.
   16:00: Visit Sung Sot Cave. Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, where you will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave. This is the largest cave in Halong Bay, and the stalactites and
   stalagmites formed over millions of years have taken on fascinating shapes.
   17:45: Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails (at your own account) and Cooking Demonstration. Paradise Luxury will anchor overnight at Coconut Tree Island. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy a cocktail or two as the sun sets over the karst landscape. Foodies can partake in Vietnamese cooking demonstration
   before dinner, and guaranteed to whet the appetite.
   19:30: Royal Bao Dai Dinner. Dress like kings and queens for the Royal Bao Dai dinner at the restaurant. The rest of the evening is free for you to relax with a drink (at your own account) or go squid fishing, book in for a spa treatment at Le Parfum Spa (excluded in the cruise rate) or watch a movie in the restaurant.

2. Day 2: Halong Bay - Hanoi.

   06:30: Tai Chi on Sundeck. Welcome your second day on board Paradise Luxury with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the sun rises, followed by a light breakfast in the restaurant.
   07:30: Visit to Titov Island. Hike to the top of Titov Island for stunning panoramic views of the Bay. After your hike, go for a refreshing swim in Halong Bay’s emerald waters, or sip from a coconut in the shade. If you choose to stay on board, book in for a pamper session in the Le Parfum Spa (excluded in the cruise rate).
   08:30: Breakfast at the restaurant. Back on board, you can opt for your breakfast to be served in the restaurant or your cabin. Paradise Luxury will pass Thien Cung and Dau Go Caves and Fighting Cocks Islet before you settle your bill, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island.
   10:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina. After disembarking from Paradise Luxury, and for guests booked on the Paradise shuttle bus, you will be served a light lunch at Paradise Lounge before the drive back to Hanoi.
   12:00: Return to Hanoi.