Catherine Cruise Halong Bay

08:00 – 08:30 Pick-up at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter for guests who book the limousine shuttle (paid add-on, booked at the next step); transfer to Tuan Chau Marina, Ha Long.

11:30 Relax at Catherine Cruise’s private waiting lounge at No. 42, Tuan Chau Wharf. Guests travelling on their own should arrive by 11:30.

12:15 Board Catherine Cruise, welcome drink and check-in to your suite.

12:45 Buffet lunch at Harmonia Restaurant on the 2nd floor as the cruise sails into Ha Long Bay.

14:10 Explore Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), the largest cave in Ha Long Bay.

16:00 Visit Ti Top Island: hike to the summit for panoramic views of the bay, or swim at the beach.

17:30 Interactive cooking class and light refreshments on the 5th-floor sundeck, with the cruise’s special beverage promotion.

19:00 Dinner at Ambrosia Restaurant on the 4th floor.

21:00 Evening at leisure: squid fishing on the 1st floor, karaoke in the basement (extra charge), the bar show, or the mini golf course on the 5th floor.

06:15 Start the day with a Tai Chi session on the 5th-floor sundeck.

06:45 Breakfast at Harmonia Restaurant on the 2nd floor.

07:15 Kayaking or paddleboarding adventure at Luon Cave (meet at the reception desk on the 1st floor at the announced time).

09:30 Check out: leave your luggage outside your door and return your key to the reception desk on the 1st floor.

09:45 Early lunch (brunch) at Harmonia Restaurant on the 2nd floor as the cruise sails back.

11:00 Catherine Cruise docks at Tuan Chau Marina. Relax at the cruise lounge before your transfer back to Hanoi (for guests who booked the shuttle); arrival in the Hanoi Old Quarter around 14:30 – 15:00. End of service.

Included:

• Accommodation in your chosen suite – every suite has a private balcony and a bathtub with bay views
• All meals as per itinerary: 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast and 1 brunch
• Welcome drink and welcome fruit in your suite
• 2 bottles of water per day, in-room tea and coffee
• Ha Long Bay entrance, sightseeing and overnight fees
• English and Vietnamese-speaking guide on board
• Kayaking or bamboo boat, squid fishing, 4-season infinity pool, gym, kids’ zone, mini golf, Tai Chi and cooking class
• Wi-Fi, insurance and service charge
• Royal Suite: one 30-minute foot massage per guest; Grand Suite: one 30-minute body massage per guest
• Villa President Suite: one 60-minute body massage per guest, round-trip Hanoi – Ha Long transfer, a bottle of wine and 24/7 private butler

Not included:

• Hanoi – Tuan Chau – Hanoi transfer (see Transportation), except for the Villa President Suite
• Beverages not listed above
• Spa and massage services (except where stated above), karaoke and the Himalayan salt steam room
• Tips, personal expenses, flights and visa
• Special occasion surcharges (see Special Occasions Surcharge)

Limousine shuttle (Hanoi Old Quarter – Tuan Chau – Hanoi Old Quarter):

• US$29 per person round trip; US$16 per person one way
• Pick-up and drop-off at hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter; pick-up 08:00 – 08:30 depending on your hotel; return arrival around 14:30 – 15:00
• Please be ready at your hotel lobby at the confirmed time
• Guests in the Villa President Suite enjoy a complimentary round-trip transfer

Private cars from Hanoi or Noi Bai Airport can be arranged on request – we confirm the price when you book.

• A maximum of 2 children per cabin.
• Under 5 years: the first child stays and eats free when sharing the bed with parents. A second child under 5 sharing the bed: US$39 per child per night.
• From 5 to 11 years: US$116 per child per night when sharing the bed with parents; US$135 per child per night with an extra bed.
• 12 years and above: charged as an adult; an extra bed is compulsory, at 45% of the 2-guest cabin rate per night.
• Baby cots for children under 2 are free on request, subject to availability.

Individual bookings (under 8 cabins):

• More than 14 days before arrival: free of charge
• 14 to 7 days before arrival: 50% of the booking value
• Within 7 days of arrival or no-show: 100% of the booking value

Festive season and public holidays:

• More than 21 days before arrival: free of charge
• 21 to 14 days before arrival: 50% of the booking value
• Within 14 days of arrival or no-show: 100% of the booking value

Group bookings of 8 cabins or more and full-ship charters follow a separate policy – please contact us for details. If the cruise is cancelled by the authorities because of bad weather or other force majeure, you can choose a refund or a new date.

• Christmas Eve (24 December), New Year (29 December – 3 January), Vietnam National Day (2 September), and Reunification Day & Labour Day (30 April – 1 May): US$43 per adult per night
• Children from 5 to under 12 years: US$34 per child (80% of the adult surcharge)

• Please send each guest’s full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date before departure. A valid passport is required at check-in; port authorities may refuse boarding without one.
• Be at the reception area at the announced time for each excursion – the tender leaves on schedule.
• Wi-Fi signal may be intermittent at sea.
• The itinerary may change due to weather or Ha Long Bay authority regulations.
• What to bring: passport, camera, insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses, swimwear, hat, sneakers and any personal medication.

08:00 – 08:30 Pick-up at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter for guests who book the limousine shuttle (paid add-on, booked at the next step); transfer to Tuan Chau Marina, Ha Long.

11:30 Relax at Catherine Cruise’s private waiting lounge at No. 42, Tuan Chau Wharf. Guests travelling on their own should arrive by 11:30.

12:15 Board Catherine Cruise, welcome drink and check-in to your suite.

12:45 Buffet lunch at Harmonia Restaurant on the 2nd floor as the cruise sails into Ha Long Bay.

14:10 Explore Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), the largest cave in Ha Long Bay.

16:00 Visit Ti Top Island: hike to the summit for panoramic views of the bay, or swim at the beach.

17:30 Interactive cooking class and light refreshments on the 5th-floor sundeck, with the cruise’s special beverage promotion.

19:00 Dinner at Ambrosia Restaurant on the 4th floor.

21:00 Evening at leisure: squid fishing on the 1st floor, karaoke in the basement (extra charge), the bar show, or the mini golf course on the 5th floor.

06:15 Tai Chi session on the 5th-floor sundeck.

06:45 Breakfast at Harmonia Restaurant on the 2nd floor.

08:30 Transfer to the day boat to explore more of Ha Long Bay and visit Trinh Nu Cave by sampan or kayak.

12:00 Lunch on the day boat, swim at Ba Trai Dao (Three Peach Beach) and visit a pearl farm.

15:00 Return to Catherine Cruise and unwind at the swimming pool and bar.

17:30 Happy hour on the 5th floor (buy 2, get 1 free) and a cooking demonstration of a traditional Vietnamese dish.

19:00 Dinner with a diverse menu at Ambrosia Restaurant on the 4th floor.

21:00 Free time at your leisure.

06:15 Start the day with a Tai Chi session on the 5th-floor sundeck.

06:45 Breakfast at Harmonia Restaurant on the 2nd floor.

07:30 Kayaking or paddleboarding adventure at Luon Cave (meet at the reception desk on the 1st floor at the announced time).

09:30 Check out: leave your luggage outside your door and return your key to the reception desk on the 1st floor.

09:45 Early lunch (brunch) at Harmonia Restaurant on the 2nd floor as the cruise sails back.

11:00 Catherine Cruise docks at Tuan Chau Marina. Relax at the cruise lounge before your transfer back to Hanoi (for guests who booked the shuttle); arrival in the Hanoi Old Quarter around 14:30 – 15:00. End of service.

Included:

• Accommodation in your chosen suite – every suite has a private balcony and a bathtub with bay views
• All meals as per itinerary: 2 lunches (one on the day boat), 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts and 1 brunch; day boat excursion to Trinh Nu Cave, Ba Trai Dao and the pearl farm
• Welcome drink and welcome fruit in your suite
• 2 bottles of water per day, in-room tea and coffee
• Ha Long Bay entrance, sightseeing and overnight fees
• English and Vietnamese-speaking guide on board
• Kayaking or bamboo boat, squid fishing, 4-season infinity pool, gym, kids’ zone, mini golf, Tai Chi and cooking class
• Wi-Fi, insurance and service charge
• Royal Suite: one 30-minute foot massage per guest; Grand Suite: one 30-minute body massage per guest
• Villa President Suite: one 60-minute body massage per guest, round-trip Hanoi – Ha Long transfer, a bottle of wine and 24/7 private butler

Not included:

• Hanoi – Tuan Chau – Hanoi transfer (see Transportation), except for the Villa President Suite
• Beverages not listed above
• Spa and massage services (except where stated above), karaoke and the Himalayan salt steam room
• Tips, personal expenses, flights and visa
• Special occasion surcharges (see Special Occasions Surcharge)

Limousine shuttle (Hanoi Old Quarter – Tuan Chau – Hanoi Old Quarter):

• US$29 per person round trip; US$16 per person one way
• Pick-up and drop-off at hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter; pick-up 08:00 – 08:30 depending on your hotel; return arrival around 14:30 – 15:00
• Please be ready at your hotel lobby at the confirmed time
• Guests in the Villa President Suite enjoy a complimentary round-trip transfer

Private cars from Hanoi or Noi Bai Airport can be arranged on request – we confirm the price when you book.

• A maximum of 2 children per cabin.
• Under 5 years: the first child stays and eats free when sharing the bed with parents. A second child under 5 sharing the bed: US$39 per child per night.
• From 5 to 11 years: US$116 per child per night when sharing the bed with parents; US$135 per child per night with an extra bed.
• 12 years and above: charged as an adult; an extra bed is compulsory, at 45% of the 2-guest cabin rate per night.
• Baby cots for children under 2 are free on request, subject to availability.

Individual bookings (under 8 cabins):

• More than 14 days before arrival: free of charge
• 14 to 7 days before arrival: 50% of the booking value
• Within 7 days of arrival or no-show: 100% of the booking value

Festive season and public holidays:

• More than 21 days before arrival: free of charge
• 21 to 14 days before arrival: 50% of the booking value
• Within 14 days of arrival or no-show: 100% of the booking value

Group bookings of 8 cabins or more and full-ship charters follow a separate policy – please contact us for details. If the cruise is cancelled by the authorities because of bad weather or other force majeure, you can choose a refund or a new date.

• Christmas Eve (24 December), New Year (29 December – 3 January), Vietnam National Day (2 September), and Reunification Day & Labour Day (30 April – 1 May): US$43 per adult per night
• Children from 5 to under 12 years: US$34 per child (80% of the adult surcharge)

• Please send each guest’s full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date before departure. A valid passport is required at check-in; port authorities may refuse boarding without one.
• Be at the reception area at the announced time for each excursion – the tender leaves on schedule.
• Wi-Fi signal may be intermittent at sea.
• The itinerary may change due to weather or Ha Long Bay authority regulations.
• What to bring: passport, camera, insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses, swimwear, hat, sneakers and any personal medication.