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Halong Bay Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch by Diamond Era Cruise

Hanoi, Vietnamby Victory Era Travel

  • 11 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 99 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Halong Bay aboard the Diamond Era, a 5-star luxury cruise featuring an elegant, modern design. Our 6-hour "Route 2" itinerary is designed to provide a complete and unforgettable world heritage experience. The vessel accommodates up to 130 passengers and boasts two spacious restaurants, a sundeck for sunbathing, and an onboard Jacuzzi. Enjoy a premium journey starting with a round-trip Limousine transfer via the high-speed expressway. Your package includes a diverse buffet lunch featuring seafood, Vietnamese specialties, and vegetarian options. All entrance fees for Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island, as well as kayaking, a sunset party, and the services of an enthusiastic English-speaking guide, are fully included.

What's included

  • Welcome drink upon boarding
  • Kayaking or bamboo boat excursion fees
  • Round-trip transfer from Hanoi (If option is selected)
  • In transfer vehicle
  • English-speaking professional guide
  • Access to onboard Jacuzzi pool and sundeck
  • Onboard sunset party (tea, cakes, fruit, music)
  • Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island
  • Buffet lunch with more 35 dishes with Vietnamese cuisine, Western food, Seafood, Vegetarian option
  • Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Holiday surcharge: 1st,2nd,3rd on Lunar New Year (8 usd per person)
  • Hotel pickup outside Hanoi Old Quarter

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Old Quarter

    45 min

    7:45-8:20 Hotel pick up ( Hotels are located in Hanoi Old Quarter) Our English-speaking tour guide will pick guests up from other hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter The estimated pick up time will be informed to the customers before departure date via WhatsApp number. Note that: With some hotels in Old Quarter were blocked and not permitted car to enter. Our guide will text customer to meet at the nearest place before the depature date. If outside Old Quarter, will be at meeting point Hanoi Opera House at 8:20am

  2. 2

    Hai Duong

    2.5 hours

    10:30 – Short Lavatory Break Quick rest stop halfway to stretch your legs or take a quick snack in case you missed the breakfast. You will have 15 minutes for toilet and rest.

  3. 3

    Halong Bay

    1.5 hours

    11:45 Boarding The Cruise – Check In Time. The bus will arrive at Halong Tuan Chau Marina Port, reach our pier, where our welcoming staff will be waiting for your arrival with a big smile. Welcome drink will be served while the captain introduces the cruise briefing and instruction. 12:00 – 13:00 – Lunch On Board The cruise departs for a joyful journey to discover the beauty of the world heritage Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you will have chance to pass through the grandeur of the legendary bay with thousands of limestone islands such as: Dog Rock, Duck Rock and especially Thumb Rock – a beautiful limestone islet rising from sea water in the shape of a giant thumb. Mother Nature has put Thumb Rock here to send a message of goodness to every passenger cruising in the ancient bay. Have a Huge – Buffet lunch with variety of dishes including Seafood – Vietnamese Food and International Food.

  4. 4

    Sung Sot Cave

    1 hour

    Explore Surprising Cave ( Sung Sot Cave ) Stop at Bo Hon Island. Our tour guide will take you to Sung Sot Cave/Surprising Cave, the largest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. After about 200 steps under the forest canopy, the entrance of the cave shows up. A paradise of appear in front of you. You will discover the cave in about 45 minutes before getting back to the cruise (For other tourists who can’t walk much, you can stay on cruise, chilling out on the sundeck).

  5. 5

    Hang Luon Cave

    1 hour

    Visit Luon Cave Then do kayaking or a bamboo boat in Luon cave and discover the beautiful lagoon. The most interesting outdoor activity.

  6. 6

    Ti Top Island

    1 hour

    Titop Island – Titop Beach – Titop Mountian – Swimming – Hiking Stop at Titop Island. One this small island, you can climb halfway up the mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay. Looking down from high above gives you a wonderful sensation; at the same time offers you a spectacular view of every corner of the bay. Relaxing on the little white sand beach, go swimming or just stay on the boat and relax. So take a few moments to reflect on the beauty of this natural wonder of the world.

  7. 7

    Tuan Chau Island

    1 hour

    Cruising back to the port. You will have a lot of time for enjoying sunset party with tea, cakes, sunbathing on the upper deck with music and enjoying great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery.

  8. 8

    Old Quarter

    3 hours

    18:00 - 18:15 Get on the bus Get on the bus to back to Hanoi by Expressway, have a short break fro 20-30 miniutes. 21:00-21:30 Arrive to Hanoi. Our driver will drop you off at your hotel in the Old Quarter or meeting point.

Meeting and pickup

Please wait in front of the Hanoi Opera House for your pickup. Please provide your phone number or email so we can WhatsApp you the vehicle and guide details. Our guide will call you upon arrival at 8:30 AM. Please be at the meeting point 5 to 10 minutes early.

Please provide a valid phone number (WhatsApp, KakaoTalk, or LINE) with your booking confirmation so our team can share real-time updates. If you have selected the Halong Bay departure option, please meet us at Tuan Chau Marina between 11:15 AM and 11:20 AM. For those departing from Hanoi, complimentary hotel pickup is available for guests staying in the Old Quarter (Hoan Kiem District) between 7:45 AM and 8:20 AM. If your hotel is located outside this area, please meet us at the Hanoi Opera House at 8:20 AM. Please note that pickup times may be slightly delayed due to local traffic conditions, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation. Due to the hotel location, some stress were blocked by Police so we will inform customer move to the nearest place to pick up. Customer kindly cooperating!

End point

Please wait in front of the Hanoi Opera House for your pickup. Please provide your phone number or email so we can WhatsApp you the vehicle and guide details. Our guide will call you upon arrival at 8:30 AM. Please be at the meeting point 5 to 10 minutes early.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children aged 9+ will be charged the same rate as adults
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  • Free for children aged 0-4 as long as they will not occupy separate seats
  • Two paying adults may bring one child aged 0–4. A child ticket is required for each additional child
  • Child age will based on the birth year not date of birth

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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