Amethyst Day Cruise Halong Bay

Amethyst Day Cruise – A 5-Star Halong Bay Day Trip with Sundeck Jacuzzi

Amethyst Day Cruise is a 5-star day boat sailing from Tuan Chau Harbor in Halong Bay on a 7.5-hour journey to Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Ti Top Island, featuring an outdoor Jacuzzi and buffet lunch onboard. Rated 5.0/5 on TripAdvisor, Amethyst Day Cruise is one of the top Halong Bay day cruises for travelers who want a full day on the bay without booking an overnight cabin.

• Route: Halong Bay – Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave and Ti Top Island route
• Ship type: Steel-hull day boat, 3 decks, up to 99 guests
• Rating: 5.0/5 on TripAdvisor
• Duration: 7.5-hour cruise itinerary, full day (approximately 13–14 hours) including round-trip transfer from Hanoi
• Departure port: Tuan Chau Harbor
• Best for: Travelers wanting a full day on Halong Bay with a sundeck Jacuzzi and Sunset Party, without booking an overnight cabin

Facilities & Deck Plan

Amethyst Day Cruise carries up to 99 guests on a modern steel-hull vessel with an open-air sundeck lounge, an outdoor Jacuzzi, and an ocean-view restaurant with large glass windows overlooking Halong Bay’s limestone karsts. The sundeck and Jacuzzi are the gathering spot for the onboard Sunset Party on the return leg of the trip, where guests relax with Vietnamese tea, fresh fruit, and snacks while the boat cruises back past Tuan Chau Harbor.

Dining & Culinary Experience

Lunch on Amethyst Day Cruise is a buffet spread of fresh seafood and Vietnamese specialties, served in the ocean-view restaurant while the boat cruises through the bay. In the afternoon, the Sunset Party adds a lighter round of Vietnamese tea, cakes, and fresh fruit on the sundeck.

Itineraries & Activities

The onboard day follows Amethyst Day Cruise’s schedule. After check-in and a welcome drink at Tuan Chau Harbor around 9:45 AM, the cruise departs at 10:00 AM, sailing past Halong Bay’s Fighting Cock and Incense Burner islets before a buffet lunch at 11:00 AM.

The afternoon continues with kayaking at Luon Cave (12:00 PM, about 30 minutes); a guided visit to Sung Sot Cave, the largest cave in Halong Bay (1:15 PM, about 45 minutes); and free time at Ti Top Island (2:30 PM) to swim, sunbathe on the beach, or climb to the viewpoint for a panoramic look over the bay.

The day closes with a Sunset Party on the sundeck and around the Jacuzzi from around 4:00 PM, with tea, cakes, and fresh fruit, as the cruise sails back past the Hoa Cuong area to Tuan Chau Harbor by 5:15–5:30 PM.

Transportation from Hanoi

A round-trip shuttle bus between Hanoi Old Quarter and Tuan Chau Harbor is available as an add-on for Amethyst Day Cruise, with hotel pickup around 06:45–07:15 AM and drop-off back in Hanoi around 20:15–20:45 PM. Guests already staying in Halong City or Bai Chay can self-arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and skip the shuttle.

Factsheet

Port of departure: Tuan Chau Harbor, No. 27B, Halong City, Quang Ninh, Vietnam
Vessel: Steel-hull day boat, up to 99 guests, 3 decks
Check-in / Check-out: Board around 09:45–10:00 AM at Tuan Chau Harbor, return around 17:15–17:30 PM
Duration: 7.5-hour itinerary, full day (approximately 13–14 hours) including round-trip transfer from Hanoi
Route: Halong Bay – Sung Sot Cave – Luon Cave – Ti Top Island
Dining: Buffet lunch featuring fresh seafood and Vietnamese specialties
Children’s policy: One child under 4 travels free (FOC); children aged 4–10 are charged 75% of the adult rate; children aged 11 and above pay the full adult price
Peak season surcharge: VND 200,000 per person applies for travel on Reunification Day (30 April), Labor Day (1 May), and Independence Day (2 September)
Contact: Book through Halong Tour Expert for the latest rates and availability

Why Choose Amethyst Day Cruise

Amethyst Day Cruise stands out among Halong Bay day cruises for:

• One of the top Halong Bay day cruises for a full day out without an overnight stay
• Sundeck lounge with an outdoor Jacuzzi and Sunset Party on the way back to harbor
• Buffet lunch with fresh seafood and Vietnamese cuisine in an ocean-view restaurant
• Covers the classic Halong Bay route: Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Ti Top Island
• Complimentary birthday cake for guests celebrating onboard
• Book direct with Halong Tour Expert for a Best Price Guarantee and local, English-speaking support

Ready to book? Reserve your seat on Amethyst Day Cruise with Halong Tour Expert and enjoy our Best Price Guarantee — we’ll match any lower publicly available rate for the same itinerary among top Halong Bay day cruises. Contact our team to check live availability and current pricing.

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