Celina of the Sea Cruise

08:20 – 08:50 Guests will be picked up from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter (applicable for guests who book limousine transfer or private car of the Celina of the Sea cruise).

11:15 – 11:45 Arrival at the waiting lounge for check-in at Lot 41A, Tuan Chau Marina.

12:00 – 12:30 Transfer by speed boat from Tuan Chau Pier to Celina of The Sea Cruise, anchored at Gia Luan area. 

Late arrivals will incur an additional speedboat transfer fee (payable directly by guests).

13:00 – 13:30 Board the cruise at Gia Luan Pier. Guests enjoy a welcome drink, listen to a safety briefing. A luxurious lunch is served while the cruise glides past iconic limestone formations such as Turtle Islet and Human Head Islet.

14:30 Arrival at Dark & Bright Cave, where guests will experience a traditional bamboo boat ride rowed by locals, while admiring magnificent limestone formations.

17:30 – 18:30 Return to the cruise. Relax at leisure and enjoy a sunset party with fruits, pastries, and tea while watching the sun set behind the limestone karsts.

18:30 Join a Vietnamese cooking class onboard.

19:30 Enjoy a luxurious dinner at the restaurant on the 4th floor.

21:00 Evening leisure time: relax at the Sky Bar, try squid fishing, or unwind in the tranquil bay atmosphere.

Overnight on Celina of The Sea Cruise

06:00 Start your day with Tai Chi class while enjoying the sunrise on the bay.

07:00 – 07:30 Enjoy tea/coffee and a light breakfast at the 4th floor restaurant.

07:30 – 07:45 Visit Tra Bau Area. Guests enjoy kayaking or swimming in the bay.

(If weather conditions are unfavorable, kayaking will be arranged at Hai Phong floating village instead).

08:45 – 09:00 Return to the cruise and prepare for check-out at the reception (1st floor).

09:45 Enjoy brunch at the 4th floor restaurant and settle your bill (if any).

10:15 – 10:30 Disembark and transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau Marina.

11:00 – 11:30 Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina. End of cruise program.

15:30 – 16:00 Transfer back to Hanoi (applicable for guests who book limousine transfer or private car of the Celina of the Sea cruise).

Cruise Inclusions:

• Entrance fees & sightseeing tickets 
• English & Vietnamese-speaking tour guide 
• Luxury cabin with air conditioning, private balcony, ocean-view window, shower & bathtub 
• Welcome drink
• 04 meals onboard: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast (Day 2 lunch is brunch) 
• Morning Tai Chi sessions 
• Sunset party & cooking class 
• Kayaking or bamboo boat experience 
• Night squid fishing 
• Complimentary access to mini-golf, semi-indoor four-season swimming pool (subject to cruise schedule) 
• Onboard travel insurance (not applicable for complimentary guests)

Cruise Exclusions:

• Beverages 
• Round-trip transfer Hanoi – Ha Long 
• Tips for crew and driver 
• Personal expenses 
• Services not mentioned in inclusions

Shared limousine (Solati, 9 seats) Hanoi Old Quarter – Tuan Chau International Marina – Hanoi Old Quarter:

• Adults: US$43 per person round trip; US$24 one way
• Children aged 5 – 10: US$31 round trip; US$20 one way
• Children under 5 sharing a seat with parents: free (1 child per cabin); a second child pays the 5 – 10 rate

• Pick-up at hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter: 08:15 – 08:45. Pick-ups outside the Old Quarter carry a surcharge depending on distance.
• Arrival at Tuan Chau International Marina: 11:30 – 11:45; the cruise departs 12:00 – 12:30.
• Back in Hanoi: around 14:30 – 15:30.

Private cars from Hanoi or Noi Bai Airport can be arranged on request.

Bookings of 1 – 3 cabins:

• 15 days or more before check-in: free of charge
• 14 to 5 days before check-in: 50% of the cabin value
• Less than 96 hours before check-in or no-show: 100%

Bookings of 4 – 7 cabins: 29 – 20 days before check-in 15%; 19 – 15 days 25%; 14 – 5 days 75%; less than 96 hours or no-show 100%. Groups of 8 cabins or more and charters follow a separate policy – please contact us.

Any change of date is treated as a cancellation and a new booking; each booking can be changed at most twice.

Cancellation due to bad weather or an order from the authorities:

• Announced before you leave Hanoi, or while you are on the way and return to Hanoi: full refund.
• Announced after you arrive at Tuan Chau and a day trip is allowed: shuttle and lunch US$60 per person, or cruise boat, lunch and a 4-hour day trip US$97 per person; the balance is refunded.
• 3 days 2 nights cut short: charged as a 2 days 1 night cruise, or 75% of the 3-day price if the cruise continues until 17:00 on Day 2.

• Under 5 years: one child sharing the bed with two adults is free (1 child per cabin). A second child under 5 pays 50% of the adult rate when sharing the bed, or 75% with a separate bed.
• From 5 to 10 years: 75% of the adult rate when sharing a cabin with two adults; an extra bed can be added (please check availability before booking).
• 11 years and above: charged as an adult.
• Children aged 0 – 10 in their own cabin pay the adult rate.
• Third adult on an extra bed: 45% of the double cabin price. Each cabin takes up to 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults.
• Age is based on date of birth.

Compulsory surcharges per guest aged 5 and above (children under 5: free):

• Christmas Eve (24 December) and New Year’s Eve (31 December): US$58
• Lunar New Year (30th, 1st, 2nd and 3rd day of Tet), 30 April, 1 May and 2 September: US$50

• Passport (or a copy) / ID card / Citizen ID / Birth certificate (for people without ID card)
• Swimwear for kayaking and swimming
• Waterproof bag for smartphone
• Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
• Flip flops & sneakers

08:20 – 08:50 Guests will be picked up from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter (applicable for guests who book limousine transfer or private car of the Celina of the Sea cruise).

11:15 – 11:45 Arrival at the waiting lounge for check-in at Lot 41A, Tuan Chau Marina.

12:00 – 12:30 Transfer by speed boat from Tuan Chau Pier to Celina of The Sea Cruise, anchored at Gia Luan area. 

Late arrivals will incur an additional speedboat transfer fee (payable directly by guests).

13:00 – 13:30 Board the cruise at Gia Luan Pier. Guests enjoy a welcome drink, listen to a safety briefing. A luxurious lunch is served while the cruise glides past iconic limestone formations such as Turtle Islet and Human Head Islet.

14:30 Arrival at Dark & Bright Cave, where guests will experience a traditional bamboo boat ride rowed by locals, while admiring magnificent limestone formations.

17:30 – 18:30 Return to the cruise. Relax at leisure and enjoy a sunset party with fruits, pastries, and tea while watching the sun set behind the limestone karsts.

18:30 Join a Vietnamese cooking class onboard.

19:30 Enjoy a luxurious dinner at the restaurant on the 4th floor.

21:00 Evening leisure time: relax at the Sky Bar, try squid fishing, or unwind in the tranquil bay atmosphere.

Overnight on Celina of The Sea Cruise

06:00 Start your day with a Tai Chi Class on the sundeck.

07:00 – 07:30 Light breakfast served at the restaurant on the 4th floor with panoramic views of the World Natural Heritage Bay.

08:30 To embark on an authentic short adventure, you will transfer from our luxurious cruise to a local boutique day boat for an unforgettable traditional Vietnamese voyage to Viet Hai village, where we will walk around the idyllic enclave and see the residents’ fabulously rustic homes. We then ride our bicycles or electric vans down village paths to enjoy some of Cat Ba Island’s stunning landscape.

This unique opportunity offers an immersive experience where you can temporarily step away from luxury to engage in the life of local fishermen. Venture deeper into the bay to interact with its peaceful beauty and calm, embracing a simpler and more authentic lifestyle.

12:30 Savor a delicious menu on Day Cruise whilst enjoying majestic views of the bay.

13:30: Continue the journey to Tai Keo Cave – a hidden gem in lan ha bay, where you can kayak through natural rock caves, where sunlight filters through the crevices creating a magical and enchanting scene.

15:00 Back to the Celina of The Sea Cruise and enjoy the incredible voyage with our cruise.

18:30 Enjoy Afternoon Tea, Cooking Class, and sunset viewing on the sundeck.

19:30 Enjoy a Luxurious Dinner at the 4th floor restaurant.

21:00 Evening leisure: Sky Bar, squid fishing, or relaxing onboard.

Overnight on Celina of The Sea Cruise

06:00 Start your day with Tai Chi class while enjoying the sunrise on the bay.

07:00 – 07:30 Enjoy tea/coffee and a light breakfast at the 4th floor restaurant.

07:30 – 07:45 Visit Tra Bau Area. Guests enjoy kayaking or swimming in the bay.

(If weather conditions are unfavorable, kayaking will be arranged at Hai Phong floating village instead).

08:45 – 09:00 Return to the cruise and prepare for check-out at the reception (1st floor).

09:45 Enjoy brunch at the 4th floor restaurant and settle your bill (if any).

10:15 – 10:30 Disembark and transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau Marina.

11:00 – 11:30 Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina. End of cruise program.

15:30 – 16:00 Transfer back to Hanoi (applicable for guests who book limousine transfer or private car of the Celina of the Sea cruise).

Cruise Inclusions:

• Entrance fees & sightseeing tickets 
• English & Vietnamese-speaking tour guide 
• Luxury cabin with air conditioning, private balcony, ocean-view window, shower & bathtub 
• Welcome drink & fresh fruit in cabin 
• 07 meals onboard: 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts (Day 3 lunch is brunch) 
• Morning Tai Chi sessions 
• Sunset party & cooking class 
• Visits Viet Hai Village and Hang Keo Cave 
• Kayaking or bamboo boat experience 
• Night squid fishing 
• Complimentary access to mini-golf, semi-indoor four-season swimming pool (subject to cruise schedule) 
• Onboard travel insurance (not applicable for complimentary guests)

Cruise Exclusions:

• Beverages 
• Round-trip transfer Hanoi – Ha Long 
• Tips for crew and driver 
• Personal expenses 
• Services not mentioned in inclusions

Shared limousine (Solati, 9 seats) Hanoi Old Quarter – Tuan Chau International Marina – Hanoi Old Quarter:

• Adults: US$43 per person round trip; US$24 one way
• Children aged 5 – 10: US$31 round trip; US$20 one way
• Children under 5 sharing a seat with parents: free (1 child per cabin); a second child pays the 5 – 10 rate

• Pick-up at hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter: 08:15 – 08:45. Pick-ups outside the Old Quarter carry a surcharge depending on distance.
• Arrival at Tuan Chau International Marina: 11:30 – 11:45; the cruise departs 12:00 – 12:30.
• Back in Hanoi: around 14:30 – 15:30.

Private cars from Hanoi or Noi Bai Airport can be arranged on request.

Bookings of 1 – 3 cabins:

• 15 days or more before check-in: free of charge
• 14 to 5 days before check-in: 50% of the cabin value
• Less than 96 hours before check-in or no-show: 100%

Bookings of 4 – 7 cabins: 29 – 20 days before check-in 15%; 19 – 15 days 25%; 14 – 5 days 75%; less than 96 hours or no-show 100%. Groups of 8 cabins or more and charters follow a separate policy – please contact us.

Any change of date is treated as a cancellation and a new booking; each booking can be changed at most twice.

Cancellation due to bad weather or an order from the authorities:

• Announced before you leave Hanoi, or while you are on the way and return to Hanoi: full refund.
• Announced after you arrive at Tuan Chau and a day trip is allowed: shuttle and lunch US$60 per person, or cruise boat, lunch and a 4-hour day trip US$97 per person; the balance is refunded.
• 3 days 2 nights cut short: charged as a 2 days 1 night cruise, or 75% of the 3-day price if the cruise continues until 17:00 on Day 2.

• Under 5 years: one child sharing the bed with two adults is free (1 child per cabin). A second child under 5 pays 50% of the adult rate when sharing the bed, or 75% with a separate bed.
• From 5 to 10 years: 75% of the adult rate when sharing a cabin with two adults; an extra bed can be added (please check availability before booking).
• 11 years and above: charged as an adult.
• Children aged 0 – 10 in their own cabin pay the adult rate.
• Third adult on an extra bed: 45% of the double cabin price. Each cabin takes up to 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults.
• Age is based on date of birth.

Compulsory surcharges per guest aged 5 and above (children under 5: free):

• Christmas Eve (24 December) and New Year’s Eve (31 December): US$58
• Lunar New Year (30th, 1st, 2nd and 3rd day of Tet), 30 April, 1 May and 2 September: US$50

• Passport (or a copy) / ID card / Citizen ID / Birth certificate (for people without ID card)
• Swimwear for kayaking and swimming
• Waterproof bag for smartphone
• Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
• Flip flops & sneakers