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INTRODUCTION

Venus Cruise cruise ship boasts a harmonious blend of classic elegance and modern amenities, featuring 29 luxurious cabins. Each room is meticulously designed, offering guests complete privacy and ultimate comfort. Large windows offer panoramic views of Lan Ha Bay, where you can admire the majestic beauty of the sea and sky. Exquisite interiors, warm lighting, and modern bathrooms with soaking tubs and rain showers ensure passengers can fully relax after a day of exploration. Venus Cruise is truly the perfect choice for a luxurious getaway amidst nature.

Venus Cruise promises an unforgettable experience. You can expect to be pampered with exceptional service and amenities. Venus offers spacious cabins with private balconies, gourmet culinary experiences, and a range of activities such as Tai Chi classes, cooking classes, and spa treatments. You can also enjoy the stunning bay views from the comfort of your cabin or sun deck. Launched in December 2023, the cruise is designed with the concept of "Bearing the Charm of the Orient, Luxury and Elegance". With its uniquely designed itinerary, delicious and diverse menu, professional service, and well-trained staff, Venus Cruise offers guests truly memorable experiences.

PROGRAM 2 DAYS

Venus Cruise 2 days - 1 night

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong - Lan Ha - Dark and Bright Cave
08.00- 08.30 AM: Venus Halong Bay Cruise bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for 2.5 hour from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Harbor.

+ Please note that if you don’t stay in Hanoi Ol Quarter, you can go to Hanoi Opera House and we can pick you up from there from 08.15 - 08.30 AM. Please be ready before 8.15 AM.

+ If you travel with a private transfer and we can pick you up from most of places around Hanoi. Please note with our Vietnam Escape Tours travel consultant when you book the cruise so we can set up the meeting time.

11.30 - 11.50: You will arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor where you meet our Venus Halong Cruise team. We will take a transfer from Tuan Chau Harbor to Venus Cruise by a tender through Halong Bay.

Once on board, the Venus Cruise manager will have a briefing on safety regulations and the itinerary. You will then enjoy lunch on cruise restaurant while Venus Haong Cruise sails deeper into Lan Ha Bay. Room keys can be given to guests before, during or after lunch.

14.00- 15.00: You will have time for relax in your cabin with a private balcony or on sundeck of Venus Cruise while we will sail into the beautiful and remote area of Lan Ha Bay. You will be amazed by the majestic beauty of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.

15.00 - 17.30: Venus Halong Bay Cruise will Angkor at the Dark and Bright Caves area - one of the most beautiful places in Halong Bay. You will take a sampan boat trip visiting this area. This a clean water area with beautiful karst mountain and cliffs. The local people will row the sampan boat trip while you enjoy the scenery beauty. There is a chance for seeing the money climbing on the limousine mountain.

After that you will come back to Venus Cruise and have time for relax and you can do swimming around the cruises or on the

17.30 - 19.00: Enjoy the sunset party on the sundeck of Venus Cruise with tea, snacks and fruits. There will be a small cooking demonstration which you can learn how to make spring roll in Vietnamese way. Enjoy your time on a luxury cruise in a beautiful place of Lan Ha Bay - a part of Halong Bay. There is Happy Hour for drinks when you order drinks so please check with cruise manager or bar tenders. Sipping a cocktail or a drink watching the sun falling down to the sea is an incredible moment of life.

19.00- 20.30: After sunset party you will have time for coming back to your cabin for a shower and please come back to the cruise restaurants for dinner.

The delicious dinner will be ready for you. It can be flexible between buffet or set menu depending the days. There are different options for you to choose from Asian to European dishes and there is option if you are on diet with some kind of food ( Please note with our cruise or travel consultant when you book the cruise with us).

20.30: After enjoying the dinner on our cruise, you will have free time on cruise. You may join in the board games, try your luck with squid fishing, treat yourselves with a massage ( please pay on your own account) or just relax on the sundeck seeing the sky with thousands of stars.

Day 2: Tra Bau Area - Lan Ha - Halong Bay
05.30 - 06.00: You may start your day on the sundeck of Venus Cruise with a gentle Tai Chi session if you wish to improve your good health and or just relax and enjoy the morning in your room. Experiencing Tai Chi on a beautiful cruise in a quiet and clean place like Halong is unforgettable moment. It will be quiet around and you only hear the birds singing from the mountains around.

06.15 - 06.45: Enjoy light breakfast on Venus Cruise with intercontinental type with pastries, tea, coffee, juices…

07.00 - 07.45: We will take part in the kayaking around the boat in a quiet and beautiful area of Lan Ha Bay. With help of cruise staffs, you will easily control the kayak even you do not have experience. That will be an unforgettable memory.

After kayaking you will come back to your cabins for showers before checking out your cabin.

09.00 - 10.30: Check out your cabin and enjoy a brunch while Venus cruise sails back to Halong City.

10.30 -11.30: Pay your bill for extra services like massage, beers, alcohol which not included before getting on a tender for going back to Tuan Chau Harbour where cruise bus or private transfer are waiting for you.

14.30 -15.00: Arrive Hanoi Old Quarter, we will drop you at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter.

  • Tour Includes:
    • Transfers round trip by deluxe bus
    • English speaking guide on board
    • Accommodation on board
    • All meals on board as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Entrance fees and permits
    • Insurance on board
  • Tour does not include:
    • Pre & post trip arrangements in Hanoi
    • Beverages and meals not mentioned
    • Tips, Personal expenses

Price quoted in USD per person
Twin Room Single Room
170 260
 

 

PROGRAM 3 DAYS

Venus Cruise 3 days - 2 nights

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong - Lan Ha - Dark & Bright Cave
8:00 - 8:30: Be ready to start a memorable Halong Bay Overnight Cruise on Venus Cruise. The driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (if you book Shuttle Bus included), then go ahead to Tuan Chau Harbor where you are going to explore Halong Bay through 3-day, 2-night by Venus Cruise.

11:30 - 11:45: It takes around three hours to arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor. The cruise staff welcome you at the waiting lounge.

12:00 - 12:30: Depart from Tuan Chau Harbor by tenders/ canoes to Venus Cruise.

12:30 - 14:00: On cruise, the captain and crew give you brief instructions, safety guidelines and the itinerary. After that, you will have lunch in the dining room, lunch with sightseeing is a perfect cooperation.

14:00 - 15:00: Check-in time and let your hair down. (You could check in earlier if your cabin is available.)

15:00: On the way sailing to Dark and Bright Caves Area (Hang Sáng T?i), you will see several gorgeous limestone rocks, take some pictures and try to memory its name (its name and its formation linked together in Vietnamese). Let’s do kayaking with your team and explore different tunnel caves and gorgeous lagoons there. Take time and enjoy the beauty of nature!

17:00 - 17:30: Re-boat to Venus Cruise. It’s a chance for you to make friends by sharing your pictures, stories… of the day to other guests.

17:30 - 18:30: Relax and enjoy the rest of the day with sunset party on the Venus Cruise’s sundeck. You could take part in the cooking demonstration to make your own drinks with fully sunset taste. Take a sip!

19:00: Dinner will be served in the dining room. If you are vegetarian or allergy to anything, please let me know, the cruise will set up a dinner that fits you. Bon Appetit! You will be able to see the other beauty of Halong Bay in the dusk (the scenery of wild nature)

It’s your spare time after dinner. There will be the chance for some cultural exchange between guests, along with opportunities to experience squid fishing, spa, and play game with your family/ friends.

Day 2: Lan Ha - Viet Hai village
5:30 - 6:00: Begin your day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck, a perfect way to wake up your body, clear your mind, and witness the splendid beauty of the sunrise over Lan Ha Bay. Or for those who prefer to sleep in, you can enjoy a quiet and peaceful morning in the comfort of your room.

6:45 - 7:30: A light breakfast will be served, enjoy your delicious meal and look forward to a day full of exciting activities.

07:45 - 15:30: After breakfast, you’ll board a small boat to begin your journey to Viet Hai Village, a quiet village over 100 years old located deep inside Cat Ba National Park, surrounded by mountains and green forests.

Life in the village is slow and peaceful. You will ride a bike or take an electric car through the village paths, passing by fragrant rice fields, simple thatched houses, and vegetable gardens. This is a great chance to see how local people live. You might learn how they cook rice on a wood stove, grow vegetables, harvest rice, or even try fishing with them.

Viet Hai is known for eco-tourism, with few tourists and a calm atmosphere. It’s perfect for those who want to relax, enjoy nature, and learn about the local culture. Lunch is included during this trip and will be served on the boat or in the village depending on the weather.

15:30 - day end:

In the afternoon, you’ll return to the main boat and enjoy a relaxing time as the cruise sails through the bay. A small sunset party will be held on the sundeck with tea, light snacks, and fresh fruit. It’s the perfect time to enjoy the view as the sun sets behind the limestone mountains.

You can also join a cooking class on board and learn how to make Vietnamese delicates.

Around 7:00 PM: dinner will be served in a cozy atmosphere.

After dinner, you’re free to enjoy your evening, like squid fishing on the tender boat and having drinks at the bar, all along with the option of returning to your comfortable cabin for a great night’s sleep.

Day 3 Tra Bau - Lan Ha - Ha Long - Hanoi
05:30 - 06:00: Get up early and do exercise with Tai Chi session which is good for your health, breath the clean air and admire the sunset on Halong Bay

06:15 - 06:45: A delightful breakfast will be served in the dining room, including pastries, tea, coffee, and fresh juice.

07:00 - 07:45: After breakfast, you’ll board a small boat to visit Tra Bau Village, where has known as an area famous for its unspoiled, poetic natural beauty and attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay.

You’ll have time to kayak through the bay, slowly paddling between the rocky islands. This is a great way to get close to nature, feel the gentle waves beneath your boat, and enjoy the peaceful sound of water and birds.

If the weather is nice, your guide may lead you to a hidden temple - a small, simple shrine used by fishing villagers, quietly nestled among the cliffs. It’s a beautiful and unexpected part of the journey.

Then enjoy swimming or floating on the calm, emerald-green water. Take your time to relax and fully immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of the bay.

09:00 - 10:30:

Return to the cruise to pack your luggage and check out of your cabin. As the boat gently sails back to Tuan Chau Port, a delicious brunch will be served in the restaurant. Sit back, enjoy your meal, and take in the final breathtaking views of the bay - a perfect way to end your unforgettable journey.

11.30: Arriving at Tuan Chau Harbor where our bus or private transfer driver pick you up for the transfer back to Hanoi or other destinations.

14.30 -15.00: Arriving in Hanoi Old Quarter for going back to your hotel.

  • Tour Includes:
    • Transfers round trip by deluxe bus
    • English speaking guide on board
    • Accommodation on board
    • All meals on board as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Entrance fees and permits
    • Insurance on board
  • Tour does not include:
    • Pre & post trip arrangements in Hanoi
    • Beverages and meals not mentioned
    • Tips, Personal expenses

Price quoted in USD per person
Twin Room Single Room
340 490
 


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