Era Cruise: Discover the majestic beauty of Lan Ha Bay
Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay are the two most alluring bay destinations in Vietnam. With Era Cruise, you will find yourself lost among towering limestone mountains with unique shapes, experience Vietnamese culinary culture through cooking class and immerse in the immense space of the sea day and night.
Halong Era Cruise
09:00 – 09:30: You will be picked up by our air-conditioned transfer vehicle from your stay in Hanoi and heading to Haiphong. The estimated time of arrival is 11:30 am.
12:00: Our support vessel will take you to our luxury cruise, Era Cruise, via the bay. You will enjoy our greeting with a welcome drink. Our kindly and professional crew will introduce a compulsory safety procedure and the itinerary of the trip. You will then check-in and have free time onboard. It will be great if you take a look at our luxury cruise and admire the scenery in Halong Bay while it is moving.
13:15: Your lunch is full of fresh seafood and delicately prepared dishes. You will be fascinated with a luxurious dining and professional, hospitable service on the traditional Vietnamese boat. Life just doesn’t get better than this! We will then take you to Lan Ha Bay by sail and pass the Da Chong Islet. There is an old lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago.
15:00: We will cross the Cua Van area, which is also the final part of the cruise, to Lan Lan Bay. There are over 300 karst islands, limestone mountains and pristine beaches that make the gorgeous Lan Ha Bay. You can take a kayak to explore the bay around Ba Trai Dao beach and Tra Bau area as well as immerse in the crystal clear water of the bay.
17:00: Time to return to the liner and come back to your evening accommodation.
17:30 – 18:30: Who doesn’t love happy hour? We offer an extensive list of drinks with special offers like two-for-one purchase.
You will join the cooking demonstration, which is guided by our professional chef, to know and understand more about Vietnamese cuisine.
20:45 – 12:00: You will relax with a romantic cocktail in seascape backdrop of the evening. Our bar is not only a place offering a variety of drinks such as wine, beer, and liqueurs, but also a place for you to rest after a productive day on the bay under the starry sky. In addition to relaxing, you can order an indulgent spa service, watch movies or go squid fishing.
Lan Ha Bay
6:30: The fresh air in the early morning at Lan Ha Bay is among the best. You might like to go to the upper deck to join the Tai Chi sessions. Otherwise, you can enjoy the stunning scenery of Lan Ha Bay with a cup of coffee, tea or fresh fruit juice.
07:00: We will serve light breakfast of pastries, tea, and coffee in our restaurant.
7:30 – 9:15: You will visit and behold the gorgeous caves among remote small islands by the native rowing boats, which leads you to the final part of the trip. You will be impressed by the breathtaking beauty of this World Heritage region. After that, you will come back to the main ship.
9:30: You will check out of your cabin while we draw closer to the mainland. Before you get in the transfer boat and back to the wharf, our crew will serve you the early brunch and say the farewell at 11:30.
12:10-12:30: You will board the luxury van and return to Hanoi.
- Welcome drinks with warm/cold tissues
- Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
- Accommodation in a luxurious air-conditioned ensuite cabin, including a private Jacuzzi bathtub.
- In house English-speaking guide
- Full board meals
- Fresh flowers throughout the ship
- Seasonal fruit in your cabin.
- All activities outlined above, including swimming, kayaking, cooking and night squid fishing.
- A bottle of wine is included when you stay in the Garden-Sea Family Suite & The Era Suite.
EXCLUDED IN THE CABIN RATES
- Airfares, transfers to and from Ha Long Bay
- Vietnam Visa arrangements
- Beauty spa and massage services
- Other beverages, tips and personal expenses
- Surcharge for Dec 24th and Dec 31st
- All other services not clearly mentioned
- V.A.T