Unicharm Cruise: 4-star Ship on Lan Ha Bay

07:30 – 08:00: You will be picked up by the transferring car of Unicharm Cruise in Hanoi Old Quarter, then the bus will depart for Hai Phong. After 2 hours on the expressway, passing immense paddy fields, you will reach Hai Phong City.

The ferry will transfer you from the mainland  of Hai Phong to Cat Ba Island, where Unicharm Cruise is waiting for you at the embarkation spot. On the way to Unicharm Cruise, tourists will catch the sight of Green Mangroves winding under the imposing mountain, pristine Cat Ba National Park and spectacular view of the bay.

12:30: Unicharm Cruise welcomes you aboard with some drinks. The cruise manager will deliver a brief introduction and some safety instructions on board.

12:45: Unicharm Cruise provides you with a delicious lunch made from fresh food Vegetarian and vegan food are also available on request. While you are having lunch, the boat is cruising through the middle of Halong Bay, passing by some unique islets such as Finger Islet and Cap Bai Islet.

On the way to Lan Ha Bay, you can see the exclusive and stunning sites of Halong Bay like Ba Trai Dao Island, Dark and Light Cave and Frog Lake. Unicharm Cruise will reach Lan Ha Bay in the early afternoon to start an enjoyable journey there.

Afternoon: A fishing village is the very first destination of the excursion on Unicharm Cruise. There tourists will have a chance to get closer to the locals, talk to them and explore the pristine life of the residents there.

Besides, this area is also an ideal destination for kayaking, where tourists can pass through a tunnel-shape cave on kayak or bamboo boat. Many tourists choose to immerse in the cool and crystal water of the sea, or swim and relax in some nearby beaches.

When you come back to the cruise, you can contemplate the appealing sight of sunset on the deck, then participate in a cooking demonstration of the chef to learn some popular Vietnamese dishes.

A luxurious dinner is waiting for you at the restaurant, in which you can enjoy tasty seafood and recharge energy after a day of excursion.

After meal time, tourists can opt for squid-fishing at night or simply enjoy the tranquil moments at private cabins.

07:00: Your second day on Unicharm Cruise will start with the beautiful sunrise on the deck, then followed by a light breakfast. The breakfast time on Unicharm Cruise is from 06:30 to 08:00.

07:10: A transferring boat will take tourists to Cat Ba Island for trekking activities. It will take you about 40 minutes to get to the targeted destination.

The trek to conquer Ngu Lam Peak in Cat Ba Island will take you 2.5 to 3 hours. A breath-taking overview of Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay is waiting for you at the top of the mountain. What an amazing moment!

On the way down the mountain, tourists will visit Hospital Cave, the cave that was used as a hospital during the war. Alternatively, Trung Trang Cave is another selection for tourists.

Tourists will have a tasty lunch in a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Cannon Fort is the next stop of the second day, which is an historical relic witnessing all the ups and downs of Cat Ba Island during the war.

Back to Unicharm Cruise, you can go kayaking and swimming in Lan Ha Bay for the rest of the afternoon.

Dinner is prepared on board with typical cuisine of Vietnam.

Tourists can go fishing at night and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of Lan Ha Bay.

07:00: After a good night on Unicharm Cruise, you will start a new day on the sundeck, where you can also admire the impressive sunrise in the sea.

Following the morning exercise is a light breakfast with tea and coffee. The breakfast time on Unicharm Cruise is from 06:30 to 08:00.

07:10: The tender boat will pick you up and transfer you to Cat Ba Island to visit Viet Hai Fishing Village.

In Viet Hai Fishing Village, on a simple bike, you will go around the village, visit the plain local houses, meet friendly people and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere there.

After completing the excursion to Viet Hai Fishing Village, tourists will get back to the tender boat, and the boat will take passengers back to Unicharm Cruise. On the cruise, tourists can lay down on the sundeck and feel the cool breeze from the ocean.

10:30: Tourists check-out at the reception area, then Unicharm Cruise will return to the disembarkation site. A brunch will be served on the way back to the harbor.

12:00: Unicharm Cruise reaches Gia Luan Dock.

12:00 – 12:30: Passengers leave Unicharm Cruise for the transferring car to return to Hanoi.

16:00 – 16:30: Return to Hanoi.