Indochine Grand Cruise Halong Bay

Indochine Grand Cruise – Halong Bay’s Newest and Most Intimate 5-Star Cruise, Launched 2025

Indochine Grand Cruise is the newest addition to the Indochina Sails fleet, sailing Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay. Launched in 2025 by Indochina Sails — a Vietnamese cruise group with more than 30 years of navigation experience on the bay since 1993 — Indochine Grand combines nostalgic Indochine-era design with an intimate, boutique scale, making it the natural choice for couples, private FIT travellers, and anyone who wants a smaller, more personal cruise without giving up 5-star comfort.

🌊 Overview of Indochine Grand Cruise

With just 32 cabins carrying up to 64 guests, Indochine Grand is the smallest and most intimate ship in the Indochina Sails fleet, operating on an exceptional 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio. Every cabin is finished like a private gallery of handcrafted Vietnamese décor — natural wood interiors, lacquer finishes, and contemporary comforts throughout.

Onboard, guests find a 450 m² Sundeck, a separate 300 m² elevated Infinity Deck for sunset cocktails and private celebrations, an outdoor Jacuzzi Pool at the bow, a bow-to-stern mini golf course, the Tonkin Restaurant serving French-Indochine and international cuisine, the Cochinchine Lounge, and a curated Art Gallery Corner along the way to the restaurant.

Every cabin includes a private balcony with views over the bay. On TripAdvisor, the ship holds an outstanding 5.0/5 rating on TripAdvisor, reflecting strong early feedback since its 2025 launch on cabin quality, food, and crew hospitality.

Whether the goal is a romantic escape, an anniversary, or simply a quieter alternative to the bay’s larger overnight ships, Indochine Grand Cruise delivers genuinely new (2025-built) infrastructure with the intimacy of a boutique vessel and the design language of the wider Indochine fleet.

🛳️ Facilities & Deck Plan

Indochine Grand’s 32 cabins are spread across the 1st and 2nd decks, with the 3rd deck dedicated to open-air leisure space:

• 1st deck – the 24/7 Reception, the heart of guest services and the starting point for every excursion
• 2nd deck – the Tonkin Restaurant and the Art Gallery Corner along the hallway leading to it
• 3rd deck – the 450 m² Sundeck, the 300 m² Infinity Deck, the bow Jacuzzi Pool, and the stern mini golf course

Sundeck (450 m²) — spanning the 3rd deck, offering exceptional privacy and panoramic bay views for sunbathing, sunrise Tai Chi and simply taking in the scenery.

Infinity Deck (300 m²) — a separate elevated sundeck used for sunset cocktail parties, proposals, weddings and other exclusive celebrations.

Jacuzzi Pool — an outdoor jacuzzi at the bow of the 3rd deck with panoramic views over Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay.

Mini Golf Course — located at the stern of the 3rd deck, offering a round of golf at sea.

Tonkin Restaurant — a refined dining venue on the 2nd deck where French-Indochine heritage meets contemporary cuisine.

Cochinchine Lounge — the ship’s onboard lounge and bar, styled with the same artistry and heritage design found throughout Indochine Grand.

Art Gallery Corner — a quiet cultural display tucked along the hallway leading to the restaurant.

🛏️ Cabins & Comfort

All 32 cabins fall into four categories — Junior Suite, Suite, Executive Suite, and Presidential Suite:

• Junior Suite – 28 m² (28 cabins)
• Suite – 36 m² (2 cabins)
• Executive Suite – 40 m² (1 cabin)
• Presidential Suite – 58 m² (1 cabin)
  

  

Every category shares the same Indochine-inspired design language and core amenities:

• Private balcony overlooking the bay
• Premium natural-wood interiors with handcrafted lacquer finishes
• Walk-in closet, personal safe, direct-dial phone, hairdryer, mirror and LCD TV
• Complimentary Wi-Fi, luxury bedding, comfortable robes and slippers
• Local welcome snacks
• Luxury en-suite bathroom

With only 32 cabins in total, Indochine Grand is best suited to couples and private FIT travellers seeking a leisure-focused cruise where every amenity is within easy reach — rather than large groups.

🌄 Itineraries & Activities

Indochine Grand operates two itinerary lengths — 2 Days 1 Night and 3 Days 2 Nights — both departing from Tuan Chau International Port.

2 Days 1 Night: Dark and Bright Cave (kayaking or bamboo boat) · swimming in the bay · sunrise Tai Chi · Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island

3 Days 2 Nights (adds on Day 2): a day-boat excursion to Viet Hai ancient village on Cat Ba Island (by bike or electric car), with the itinerary also covering Three Peaches Islet and the Hai Phong floating fish farm

Onboard Activities

• Sunrise Tai Chi on the sundeck
• Vietnamese cooking demonstration (spring rolls or fruit carving)
• Night squid fishing
• Swimming, mini golf and sunbathing
• Movie nights and board games
• Spa and massage treatments (optional, charged separately)

🍽️ Dining & Culinary Experience

Dining on Indochine Grand centres on the Tonkin Restaurant on the 2nd deck, serving international and Vietnamese cuisine where French-Indochine heritage meets contemporary cooking. A Vietnamese cooking demonstration (spring rolls or fruit carving) is included in every itinerary before dinner.

• Welcome drink on arrival
• Lunch and dinner served in the Tonkin Restaurant
• Vietnamese and international breakfast
• Vietnamese cooking demonstration included in every itinerary
• Beverage menu available at the Cochinchine Lounge; drinks are not included in the cruise fare and are charged separately

🚐 Transportation from Hanoi

Indochine Grand departs from Tuan Chau International Port (No. 22, Halong City), approximately 2.5–3 hours from central Hanoi.

• Shuttle pick-up: Hanoi Old Quarter hotels or the Hanoi Opera House area
• Estimated cost: approximately US$30 per person round trip based on current market rates; this is arranged separately from the cruise fare, so confirm exact pricing at booking
• Private car transfers are also available on request for smaller groups
• Return drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter typically by mid-afternoon

💆 Spa & Wellness

Indochine Grand offers optional spa and massage treatments onboard for guests wanting to unwind between excursions. As reference pricing only, sessions on comparable Indochina Sails ships range from roughly US$25–50 for 30–60 minutes — confirm exact pricing and availability directly with the crew once onboard.

📊 The Factsheet of Indochine Grand Cruise

📍 Port Location

• No. 22, Port 2, Tuan Chau International Port, Halong City, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam
• Approx. 2.5–3 hours by road from central Hanoi

⏰ Check-in / Check-out

• Check-in at Tuan Chau Port: 12:00 pm
• Check-out: 11:00 am
• Return to Hanoi: approx. 2:30 pm

🚢 Overall Information

• Launched: 2025
• Guest capacity: 64
• Guest/crew ratio: 1:1
• Number of cabins: 32 suites across two decks
• Cabin categories: Junior Suite, Suite, Executive Suite, Presidential Suite (28–58 m²)
• Operating area: Lan Ha Bay – Halong Bay
• Cruise classification: 5-Star Luxury
• Itinerary options: 2 Days 1 Night · 3 Days 2 Nights

📞 Contact Halong Tour Expert

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• Email: sales@halongtourexpert.com
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⭐ Why Choose Indochine Grand Cruise?

• The newest ship in the Indochina Sails fleet, launched in 2025
• The smallest and most intimate ship in the fleet — just 32 cabins for 64 guests, with an exceptional 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio
• Operated by Indochina Sails, a Vietnamese group with 30+ years of navigation experience on Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay
• Outstanding 5.0/5 rating on TripAdvisor
• A separate 300 m² Infinity Deck dedicated to sunset cocktails, proposals and private celebrations
• Ideal for couples, honeymooners and private FIT travellers seeking a leisure-focused, boutique-scale cruise
• Advanced, multi-layered safety systems with a seasoned crew averaging over two decades of maritime experience

📍 Book Indochine Grand Cruise with Halong Tour Expert

With Halong Tour Expert, you can access the best available direct rate, expert local advice, and seamless booking for your Indochine Grand Cruise experience in Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay. As a locally licensed Hanoi-based tour operator, we help international travellers plan their Halong Bay cruise with transparent pricing and 24/7 local support before and during the trip.

👉 Book Indochine Grand Cruise today with Halong Tour Expert and experience the newest, most intimate 5-star cruise in the Indochina Sails fleet.

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