Harmony Boutique Cruises: Boutique-style Vessel to Halong and Lan Ha Bay

07:30 – 08:00: The limousine car of Harmony Boutique Cruises will collect passengers at Hanoi Old Quarter then depart for the interesting trip to Halong.  

11:40 – 12:00: The tender boat will embark at the tourism port and transfer tourists to the main vessel of Harmony Boutique Cruises that anchors far away at the quay side.

12:00 – 12:20: At the anchor point, tourists move to Harmony Boutique Cruises and start exploring this world heritage.

12:20 – 12:45: Tourists complete the check-in procedure, then enjoy a welcome drink and receive a brief introduction about Harmony Boutique Cruises and some onboard regulations.

12:45 – 14:30: While the vessel is setting sail for the route Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, you will enjoy your first lunch at the spacious restaurant and contemplate the magnificent scenery outside.

15:15 – 17:15: Harmony Boutique Cruises passes through Cua Van Floating Village, one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay, then reaches the fascinating Dark and Light Cave. This air-tight area is surrounded by imposing limestone karsts, which is an ideal destination for kayaking. To soak in this pristine spot, you can opt for rowing a kayak or sitting on a bamboo boat sailed by the locals.

17:15 – 17:45: Tourists are free to swim in the crystal water or relax on the vessel when Harmony Boutique Cruises is sailing in the middle of Lan Ha Bay.

17:45 – 18:45: A Sunset Party on the top deck and cooking demonstration at the restaurant are available. You will have a try on some delicious Vietnamese traditional appetizers before dinner. During that time, Harmony Boutique Cruises is transferring to the peaceful mooring point.

19:00 – 21:00: Savor your dinner with the diverse menu of fresh food and delicious specialties. After the meal you can play some games on board, go squid fishing or relax at your cabin and enjoy the splendid view of Lan Ha Bay at night.

An exclusive activity at night that you can only find on Harmony Boutique Cruises is finding the area of bioluminescence plankton on kayak. The plankton will sparkle blue in the dark when your paddle touches the water, which is such a unique experience.

06:00 – 06:30: Sunrise in Lan Ha Bay is a miraculous moment that every tourist should not ignore. Get up early to breathe the fresh air and join the Taichi class on the sundeck.

07:00 – 07:45: Tourists will have a light breakfast with pastries, a cup of tea or coffee at the restaurant of Harmony Boutique Cruises.

08:30 – 11:00: Tourists transfer to the tender boat to visit Viet Hai Fishing Village, an ancient village on the side of Cat Ba National Park. There you can take a visit by bike or by electric car to the pristine houses of the local residents, admire the beauty of the paddy fields and mystery rainy forests.

11:30 – 13:00: Tourists get back to the tender boat to enjoy lunch and recharge energy for the afternoon excursion.

13:30: The tender boat of Harmony Boutique Cruises will take tourists to Van Boi area, the heart of Lan Ha Bay which is featured by the white smooth sand beach and coral reefs. There you can immerse your body in the emerald water or sail a kayak to discover the surrounding area.

16:30 – 17:00: Tourists return to the main vessel of Harmony Boutique Cruises so that the cruise can travel to the overnight point in Lan Ha Bay.

17:30 – 19:00: Guests will have time to relax after a long day of excursions. This is the time of the cooking demonstration, which will show you how to make fried spring rolls, a delicious traditional dish of Vietnam.

19:00 – 21:00: A tasty dinner with a variety of choices for tourists is served at the luxury restaurant. The combination of Vietnamese ingredients and Western-style cooking is enough for your perfect dinner with Harmony Boutique Cruises.

21:30: Spend your charming night on Harmony Boutique Cruises by relaxing with music at your cabin, enjoying some drinks and contemplating the sparkling beauty of the sea at night.

06:00 – 06:30: Early risers will get a good chance to admire the stunning sunrise on the sea and take part in the Taichi exercise to ease your mind and muscles before the excursions of the last day.

07:00 – 07:45: Following the morning exercise is a nutritious breakfast on board. Having a cup of coffee or tea in the gentle sunrise is a good idea.

08:00 – 09:15: The tender boat will transfer tourists to a floating village in Halong Bay, where the hospitable locals will welcome you with some cups of tea and their interesting stories. There you will get to know more about the history, culture and traditions of Halong and Lan Ha Bays.

09:30 – 10:00: Passengers return to the main boat to do the check-out procedure. While the vessel is sailing back to the dock, tourists will have the last delightful lunch on Harmony Boutique Cruises. Feel all the flavors of the sea in the meal before saying goodbye to Harmony Boutique Cruises.

11:30 – 12:00: Harmony Boutique Cruises disembarks at the harbor, and the limousine car transfers tourists back to Hanoi.

16:15 – 16:45: Return to Hanoi. End of the wonderful journey.