Heritage Line Violet Cruise: A Truly Exquisite, Charismatic Ship in Halong Bay

Tourists show up at Tuan Chau Marina and get on Heritage Line Violet Cruise, then the cruise will travel towards Halong Bay. After check-in on board, you can ease your mind by admiring the stunning beauty of Halong Bay on the sundeck.

Cua Van Floating Village, one of the most famous fishing villages in Halong Bay, is the first stop of this journey. The locals there live mainly on aquaculture and fishing, they build houses on buoys floating on the sea water and spend most of their time here.

You will wander around this impressive village on a kayak or bamboo boat rowed by the local residents. Cua Van Culture Center is the destination you should not ignore there, where you will be introduced to the artifacts and artworks of this area.

The nearby Tien Ong Cave is the next destination of this cruise. This 50-meter-length cave is an archeological site of evidence of humans living in Halong thousands of years ago. Therefore, Tien Ong Cave is valuable not only in terms of tourism but also history and archeology.

After all tourists return to the cruise, Heritage Line Violet Cruise will set sail to the mooring point in Halong Bay. On the sundeck, tourists are given various offers, including cooking class, some cups of cocktails, and the splendid sunset in Halong Bay. Some tasty Vietnamese recipes will be introduced in the cooking demonstration, and you can also have a try on these dishes.

Following the cooking demonstration is a cozy dinner at the restaurant. On Heritage Line Violet Cruise, you can opt for an international menu or Vietnamese typical cuisine. A diverse menu with delicious dishes will help you to refill your energy after a day of discovery.

In the evening, you have some other choices such as taking part in the activity held by the crew members, squid fishing, enjoying the scenery of Halong Bay at night and participating in some entertaining activities before falling into a peaceful sleep at your convenient cabin.

In the early morning, a Taichi class is held on the sundeck to help you ease your muscles and clean your mind. After the morning exercise, you will be served a nutritious breakfast with pastries, coffee and tea at the dining room. While you are enjoying your brekker, Heritage Line Violet Cruise is sailing for Sung Sot Cave, one of the most significant sites in Halong Bay.  

Sung Sot Cave extremely surprises tourists with its sparkling beauty, which is created by the glittering stalagmites and stalactites on the ceiling and floor. A fairy land will appear when tourists reach the last chamber of this cave, where the beauty of nature remains untouched with diverse species of flora and fauna.

After finishing visiting Sung Sot Cave, tourists return to the cruise to relax and have a cup of icy milky coffee on the sundeck, or go kayaking to explore the neighborhood.

A local pear farm is the next destination of the journey on Heritage Line Violet Cruise, where you will get an insight at how meticulous pearls are grown and harvested. There you will see by yourself the process of cultivating pearls and turning them into gorgeous jewelries and accessories.

After the journey to pearl farm, tourists will get back to the cruise and spend some time relaxing, pampering the body at the spa, sunbathing on the sundeck and enjoying the “blue hour” of Violet Cruise.

A delicious dinner with various options will be served in the sparkling evening of Halong Bay. Before going to bed, you can have some drinks at the bar, enjoy some late night snacks or go squid fishing with the crew.

To start your third day on the cruise full of energy, don’t hesitate to join the Tai Chi session on the sundeck in the early morning. The shimmering sunrise in Halong Bay is a charming moment that you also should not miss on Heritage Line Violet Cruise.

A breakfast with pastries, Vietnamese tea and coffee is waiting for you in the dining room. Don’t skip breakfast since it will provide you with enough nutrition for a long day.

On the third day in Halong Bay, you will visit Ti Top Island, a historical and natural rendezvous in Halong Bay. In addition to the meaningful stories about the history of this island, tourists can go swimming on the white sand beach, go hiking to the top of the island to enjoy the panoramic view of Halong Bay from above.

After the excursion, tourists return to the boat and relax on the sundeck, while Heritage Line Violet Cruise is heading back to the port. Your brunch is served on board at that time. After reaching Tuan Chau Marina, you will get back to Hanoi by private car or shuttle bus.