Welcome to La Vela Cruises, a fleet of just two gorgeous steel boats designed to ensure the very best experience in Halong Bay. Our itineraries have been carefully crafted to both reflect the very best of what Halong Bay has to offer and to escape the crowds. Both La Vela Classic and La Vela Premium cruise ships house beautifully designed wooden cabins, offering comfortable and elegant spaces for overnight cruising. La Vela Cruises is managed by Paradise Vietnam, and reflects their reputation for excellent quality, premium service and unrivalled style.
FIRST DAY
12.15 - 12.30: Arrive at slot 1 & 2, La Vela private pontoon for check in registration
12.45: Welcome drink, cruise briefing, safety instruction and cabin check-ins. Your fabulous Halong excursion commences
13.15 - 14.30: Enjoy the buffet lunch onboard while the cruise sails passing by magnificent sceneries of the World Heritage Site
15.00 – 16.00: Explore Sung Sot Cave - Hiking up and down 600 steps to the magnificent limestone formations of the biggest and most marvelous cave in Halong Bay.
16.30 - 17.30: Back to the vessel and continue sailing. Enjoy your relaxing time aboard, among the magnificence of the Heritage Site. A wide range of fine wine or spirits are served in the open-air bar on the sundeck.
18.00: Participate in La Vela cooking class under the attentive instruction of our top chef, to discover the Vietnamese cuisine of traditional spring rolls.
17.00 - 19.00: Enjoy Happy Hours: Buy One, Take One Free
19.30: Time for dinner and evening entertainments: bar, spa, squid fishing and overnight on the cruise.
SECOND DAY
6.30: Wake up early to enjoy the stunning sunrise on the Bay. Begin a new day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck
7.00 - 7.30: Coffee & tea with homemade cookies and biscuits will be served onboard
7.30 - 8.30: Cruising to Tung Sau area to visit Damsels Farm. Visiting Damsel farm is very interesting as you have been shown how the Damsels are grown, farmed and harvested. You might be interested in purchasing a Vietnam Damsels here with endless choice.
8.30: Enjoy buffet breakfast while the cruise pass by other beautiful parts of the Bay.
9.30: Check out and settle the bills
11.00: Back to the Tourist Wharf
11.30 – 12.30: Set lunch served at 1958 Restaurant on Tuan Chau Island (Applied ONLY for guests booking shuttle bus of La Vela Cruises)
12.45: Shuttle bus pick up and back to Hanoi
Inclusions
- Welcome drink, juice, tea and coffee in the morning.
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- English/French speaking guide onboard
- Luxury cabin with Air-conditioner, private bathroom, hot water, shower, standing cabin.
- All meals mentioned above (01 lunch, 01 set menu dinner, 01 light breakfast and brunch )
- Insurance onboard.
- Tax and service charges
Exclusions
- Kayak, Hotels, airport transfer
- Optional requested services: such as massages, beauty services, music performances, diving, Barbeques and other specific wishes can be made on prior request only
- Drinks, tips and personal expenses
- Beverages
- All service non-clearly mentioned in the inclusions list
- Shuttle bus/2pax/2way (Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi)
12.15 - 12.30: Arrive at slot 1 & 2, La Vela private pontoon for check in registration
12.45: Welcome drink, cruise briefing, safety instruction and cabin check-ins. Your fabulous Halong excursion commences
13.15 - 14.30: Enjoy the buffet lunch onboard while the cruise sails passing by magnificent sceneries of the World Heritage Site
15.00 – 16.00: Explore Sung Sot Cave - Hiking up and down 600 steps to the magnificent limestone formations of the biggest and most marvelous cave in Halong Bay.
16.30 - 17.30: Back to the vessel and continue sailing. Enjoy your relaxing time aboard, among the magnificence of the Heritage Site. A wide range of fine wine or spirits are served in the open-air bar on the sundeck.
18.00: Participate in La Vela cooking class under the attentive instruction of our top chef, to discover the Vietnamese cuisine of traditional spring rolls.
17.00 - 19.00: Enjoy Happy Hours: Buy One, Take One Free
19.30: Time for dinner and evening entertainments: bar, spa, squid fishing and overnight on the cruise.
SECOND DAY
6.30: Wake up early to enjoy the stunning sunrise on the Bay. Begin a new day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck
7.00 - 7.30: Coffee & tea with homemade cookies and biscuits will be served onboard
7.30 - 8.30: Cruising to Tung Sau area to visit Damsels Farm. Visiting Damsel farm is very interesting as you have been shown how the Damsels are grown, farmed and harvested. You might be interested in purchasing a Vietnam Damsels here with endless choice.
8.30: Enjoy buffet breakfast while the cruise pass by other beautiful parts of the Bay.
9.30: Check out and settle the bills
11.00: Back to the Tourist Wharf
11.30 – 12.30: Set lunch served at 1958 Restaurant on Tuan Chau Island (Applied ONLY for guests booking shuttle bus of La Vela Cruises)
12.45: Shuttle bus pick up and back to Hanoi
Inclusions
- Welcome drink, juice, tea and coffee in the morning.
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- English/French speaking guide onboard
- Luxury cabin with Air-conditioner, private bathroom, hot water, shower, standing cabin.
- All meals mentioned above (01 lunch, 01 set menu dinner, 01 light breakfast and brunch )
- Insurance onboard.
- Tax and service charges
Exclusions
- Kayak, Hotels, airport transfer
- Optional requested services: such as massages, beauty services, music performances, diving, Barbeques and other specific wishes can be made on prior request only
- Drinks, tips and personal expenses
- Beverages
- All service non-clearly mentioned in the inclusions list
- Shuttle bus/2pax/2way (Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi)
FIRST DAY
12.15 - 12.30: Arrive at slot 1 & 2, La Vela private pontoon for check in registration
12.45: Welcome drink, cruise briefing, safety instruction and cabin check-ins. Your fabulous Halong excursion commences
13.30 - 14.30: Enjoy the buffet lunch onboard while the cruise sails passing by magnificent sceneries of the World Heritage Site
15.00 – 16.00: Explore Sung Sot Cave - Hiking up and down 600 steps to the magnificent limestone formations of the biggest and most marvelous cave in Halong Bay.
16.30 - 17.30: Back to the vessel and continue sailing. Enjoy your relaxing time aboard, among the magnificence of the Heritage Site. A wide range of fine wine or spirits are served in the open-air bar on the sundeck.
18.00: Participate in La Vela cooking class under the attentive instruction of our top chef, to discover the Vietnamese cuisine of traditional spring rolls.
17.00 - 19.00: Enjoy Happy Hours: Buy One, Take One Free
19.30: Time for dinner and evening entertainments: bar, spa, squid fishing and overnight on the cruise.
SECOND DAY
6.30: Wake up early to enjoy the stunning sunrise on the Bay. Begin a new day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck
7.00 - 7.30: Coffee & tea with homemade cookies and biscuits will be served onboard
7.30 – 8.30: A Buffet Breakfast will be served onboard
8.30 - 8.40: Transfer to Day boat for cruising off the beaten track of the bay
9.00 – 10.00: Relax or visit Titop Island, where you can take part in array of exciting activities such as swimming and climbing to the top of the island with 400 steps to see the breathtaking view of the bay
10.30 - 11.30: Visit Luon Cave by boat or by kayak, a stunning cave by the bay where local villagers go to for dating and meet ups.
12.00 – 13.30: Return to the day boat and continue cruising to the other part of the bay whilst Vietnamese lunch will be served onboard
14.00 – 15.00: Visit Tien Ong Cave, a cave that has a thousand year contact with seawater made out of two main chambers and has a lot historical mysteries dating back to the Hoa Binh Culture (10,000-20,000 BCE) and do kayaking
15:30 – 16.00: Heading back to main boat. Continue cruising and sightseeing in Halong Bay.
18.00: Join cooking demonstration with Chef or enjoy spa at your leisure onboard
17.00 - 19.00: Enjoy Happy Hours: Buy One, Take One Free
19.30: Time for dinner and evening entertainments: bar, spa, squid fishing and overnight on the cruise.
THIRD DAY
6.30: Wake up early to enjoy the stunning sunrise on the Bay. Begin a new day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck
7.00 - 7.30: Coffee & tea with homemade cookies and biscuits will be served onboard
7.30 - 8.30: Cruising to Tung Sau area to visit Dansel Farm. Visiting Damsels farm is very interesting as you have been shown how the Damsels are grown, farmed and harvested. You might be interested in purchasing a Hanoi Damsels here with endless choice.
8.30: Enjoy buffet breakfast while the cruise pass by other beautiful parts of the Bay.
9.30: Check out and settle the bills
11.00: Back to the Tourist Wharf
10.30 – 12.00: Set lunch served at 1958 Restaurant on Tuan Chau Island (Applied ONLY for guests booking shuttle bus of La Vela Cruises)
12.30: Shuttle bus pick up and back to Hanoi
Inclusions
- Welcome drink, juice, tea and coffee in the morning.
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- English/French speaking guide onboard
- Luxury cabin with Air-conditioner, private bathroom, hot water, shower, standing cabin.
- All meals mentioned above (01 Lunch, 01 set menu lunch , 02 set dinner, 02 light breakfast and brunch )
- Insurance onboard.
- Tax and service charges
Exclusions
- Airport Transfers & hotels
- Optional requested services: such as massages, beauty services, music performances, kayaking, diving, Barbeques and other specific wishes can be made on prior request only
- Drinks, tips and personal expenses.
- Beverages
- All service non-clearly mentioned in the inclusions list.
- Shuttle bus/2pax/2way (Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi)
12.15 - 12.30: Arrive at slot 1 & 2, La Vela private pontoon for check in registration
12.45: Welcome drink, cruise briefing, safety instruction and cabin check-ins. Your fabulous Halong excursion commences
13.30 - 14.30: Enjoy the buffet lunch onboard while the cruise sails passing by magnificent sceneries of the World Heritage Site
15.00 – 16.00: Explore Sung Sot Cave - Hiking up and down 600 steps to the magnificent limestone formations of the biggest and most marvelous cave in Halong Bay.
16.30 - 17.30: Back to the vessel and continue sailing. Enjoy your relaxing time aboard, among the magnificence of the Heritage Site. A wide range of fine wine or spirits are served in the open-air bar on the sundeck.
18.00: Participate in La Vela cooking class under the attentive instruction of our top chef, to discover the Vietnamese cuisine of traditional spring rolls.
17.00 - 19.00: Enjoy Happy Hours: Buy One, Take One Free
19.30: Time for dinner and evening entertainments: bar, spa, squid fishing and overnight on the cruise.
SECOND DAY
6.30: Wake up early to enjoy the stunning sunrise on the Bay. Begin a new day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck
7.00 - 7.30: Coffee & tea with homemade cookies and biscuits will be served onboard
7.30 – 8.30: A Buffet Breakfast will be served onboard
8.30 - 8.40: Transfer to Day boat for cruising off the beaten track of the bay
9.00 – 10.00: Relax or visit Titop Island, where you can take part in array of exciting activities such as swimming and climbing to the top of the island with 400 steps to see the breathtaking view of the bay
10.30 - 11.30: Visit Luon Cave by boat or by kayak, a stunning cave by the bay where local villagers go to for dating and meet ups.
12.00 – 13.30: Return to the day boat and continue cruising to the other part of the bay whilst Vietnamese lunch will be served onboard
14.00 – 15.00: Visit Tien Ong Cave, a cave that has a thousand year contact with seawater made out of two main chambers and has a lot historical mysteries dating back to the Hoa Binh Culture (10,000-20,000 BCE) and do kayaking
15:30 – 16.00: Heading back to main boat. Continue cruising and sightseeing in Halong Bay.
18.00: Join cooking demonstration with Chef or enjoy spa at your leisure onboard
17.00 - 19.00: Enjoy Happy Hours: Buy One, Take One Free
19.30: Time for dinner and evening entertainments: bar, spa, squid fishing and overnight on the cruise.
THIRD DAY
6.30: Wake up early to enjoy the stunning sunrise on the Bay. Begin a new day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck
7.00 - 7.30: Coffee & tea with homemade cookies and biscuits will be served onboard
7.30 - 8.30: Cruising to Tung Sau area to visit Dansel Farm. Visiting Damsels farm is very interesting as you have been shown how the Damsels are grown, farmed and harvested. You might be interested in purchasing a Hanoi Damsels here with endless choice.
8.30: Enjoy buffet breakfast while the cruise pass by other beautiful parts of the Bay.
9.30: Check out and settle the bills
11.00: Back to the Tourist Wharf
10.30 – 12.00: Set lunch served at 1958 Restaurant on Tuan Chau Island (Applied ONLY for guests booking shuttle bus of La Vela Cruises)
12.30: Shuttle bus pick up and back to Hanoi
Inclusions
- Welcome drink, juice, tea and coffee in the morning.
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- English/French speaking guide onboard
- Luxury cabin with Air-conditioner, private bathroom, hot water, shower, standing cabin.
- All meals mentioned above (01 Lunch, 01 set menu lunch , 02 set dinner, 02 light breakfast and brunch )
- Insurance onboard.
- Tax and service charges
Exclusions
- Airport Transfers & hotels
- Optional requested services: such as massages, beauty services, music performances, kayaking, diving, Barbeques and other specific wishes can be made on prior request only
- Drinks, tips and personal expenses.
- Beverages
- All service non-clearly mentioned in the inclusions list.
- Shuttle bus/2pax/2way (Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi)
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