Ambassador Signature Cruise Lan Ha Bay

Morning

If you book our transfer (additional fee, chosen in the next step), the Ambassador limousine picks you up at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter in the morning for the 2.5-hour drive to Halong International Cruise Port.

11:00: Check-in
Ambassador’s Lounge, 1st floor of the terminal, Halong International Cruise Port, Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long.

11:45: Speedboat transfer
A speedboat takes you to Ambassador Signature at Gia Luan Pier; a short welcome briefing is held on the way.

Afternoon

12:45: Premium lunch
Lunch while enjoying the islands and islets of Lan Ha Bay.

15:00: Viet Hai Village
Discover local daily life: fish lakes, bee houses, old houses or a fish foot massage. Guests who stay on board can enjoy home-made cakes at the Piano Lounge, the spa (extra fee) or the sundeck.

16:30: Water slide
Slide into the emerald water of Lan Ha Bay (weather permitting).

17:30: Sunset
The cruise anchors for the night: cooking class, or Happy Hour (extra fee) with canapés at the Piano Lounge or on the sundeck.

Evening

19:00: Michelin-standard dinner
Dinner on the sundeck (weather permitting) with live band music; the band is off on Mondays. Dress code: smart casual.

21:00: Night activities
Live music, drinks (extra fee), squid fishing, spa (extra fee) or a movie in your cabin. Overnight in Lan Ha Bay.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Morning

06:00: Tai Chi
Tai Chi on the sundeck or at the Piano Lounge (weather permitting).

06:30: Light breakfast
Coffee, tea and freshly baked pastries.

07:00: Dark and Bright Cave
Admire the cave and its hidden lagoon from a bamboo boat rowed by a local. Kayaking in this area is currently suspended by the local authorities.

08:30: Full breakfast
Breakfast is served in the restaurant.

09:30: Check-out
Settle your bill and check out at reception on the first deck.

10:15: Back to the port
After disembarking, a speedboat takes you back to Halong International Cruise Port; transfer guests then drive back to Hanoi (about 2.5 hours).

Meals: Light breakfast, Breakfast

Depending on cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice.

Cruise Inclusions:

• 2-day cruise itinerary and program
• Entrance and sightseeing fees
• Luxury accmmodation with en-suite bathroom, air conditioning
• 1 breakfast/1 lunch/1 dinner and 1 light breakfast
• 2 bottles of water in cabin daily
• Canapes
• Taichi & cooking class
• Bamboo boat rowing
• Onboard insurance, tax, and service charges

Cruise Exclusions:

• Transportation
• Airfare & airport transfers
• Visa arrangements
• Hotel accommodation
• Beverages
• Massage, spa treatments
• Kayaking
• Tips and other expenses not mentioned in inclusions

The Ambassador limousine (D-car) runs between hotels in and near the Hanoi Old Quarter and Halong International Cruise Port; book it in the next step. Rates from the 2027 cruise contract, per person:

• Pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter at about 08:00 – 08:30; the drive takes about 2.5 hours by expressway.
• Guests arriving by their own car should check in at the Ambassador’s Lounge by 11:00 for the speedboat to the ship.
• Fuel-price changes may affect transfer rates; we confirm the price with your booking.

• Under 5: VND 750,000 (about US$29) per child, sharing the parents’ bed.
• 5 to under 12: VND 2,390,000 (about US$92) per child, sharing the parents’ bed, meals included.
• 12 and over: adult rate.
• Extra bed: VND 600,000 (about US$23); maximum 1 extra bed per cabin.
• Maximum 2 children under 12 with 2 adults in one cabin, or 1 child over 12 and 1 child under 12 with 2 adults.

Rates from the 2027 cruise contract, per night on the 2-day trip.

• More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
• From 30 to 11 days prior to check-in: 15% of total rates
• From 10 to 7 days prior to check-in: 30% of total rates.
• Less than 7 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
• No-Show: 100% of total rates.

Children pay 50% of the adult surcharge under 2, 75% from 2 to under 5, 85% from 5 to under 12, and the full surcharge from 12. Extra public holidays announced by the government may also carry a surcharge.

• Check-in at the Ambassador’s Lounge, Halong International Cruise Port, from 11:00 (boarding by 12:30); check-out by 10:30.
• Children: under 5 VND 750,000 (about US$29); 5 to under 12 VND 2,390,000 (about US$92), sharing the parents’ bed; 12 and over pay the adult rate.
• Bamboo boat: 1 ride per guest included. Kayaking: VND 460,000 (about US$18) per 2-person kayak where allowed.
• Holiday surcharges: see the Special Occasions Surcharge section.
• Please send full names, dates of birth, nationalities and passport numbers at least 3 days before departure for the overnight registration.
• Itineraries may change without prior notice because of weather or port authority instructions.

Morning

If you book our transfer (additional fee, chosen in the next step), the Ambassador limousine picks you up at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter in the morning for the 2.5-hour drive to Halong International Cruise Port.

11:00: Check-in
Ambassador’s Lounge, 1st floor of the terminal, Halong International Cruise Port, Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long.

11:45: Speedboat transfer
A speedboat takes you to Ambassador Signature at Gia Luan Pier; a short welcome briefing is held on the way.

Afternoon

12:45: Premium lunch
Lunch while enjoying the islands and islets of Lan Ha Bay.

15:00: Viet Hai Village
Discover local daily life: fish lakes, bee houses, old houses or a fish foot massage. Guests who stay on board can enjoy home-made cakes at the Piano Lounge, the spa (extra fee) or the sundeck.

16:30: Water slide
Slide into the emerald water of Lan Ha Bay (weather permitting).

17:30: Sunset
The cruise anchors for the night: cooking class, or Happy Hour (extra fee) with canapés at the Piano Lounge or on the sundeck.

Evening

19:00: Michelin-standard dinner
Dinner on the sundeck (weather permitting) with live band music; the band is off on Mondays. Dress code: smart casual.

21:00: Night activities
Live music, drinks (extra fee), squid fishing, spa (extra fee) or a movie in your cabin. Overnight in Lan Ha Bay.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Morning

06:00: Tai Chi
Tai Chi on the sundeck, then a light breakfast at 06:30.

07:00: Free time
Relax on board.

08:15: Full breakfast
Breakfast in the restaurant.

09:30: Cat Ba Island
Transfer to Cat Ba Island by bus.

10:00: Cat Ba National Park and Trung Trang Cave
Visit the national park of the Cat Ba Biosphere Reserve and walk through Trung Trang Cave, about 300 m long and full of stalactites.

Afternoon

12:30: Lunch
Vietnamese set-menu lunch at a restaurant in Cat Ba.

13:45: Free choice
Explore Cat Ba local market or Cat Co beach.

15:00: Back on board
Return to Ambassador Signature; at sunset enjoy the cooking class or Happy Hour (extra fee) with canapés.

Evening

19:00: Dinner
Michelin-standard dinner on the sundeck with live band music (off on Mondays).

21:00: Night activities
Live music, squid fishing, spa (extra fee) or a movie in your cabin. Second night on board.

Meals: Light breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning

06:00: Tai Chi
Tai Chi on the sundeck or at the Piano Lounge (weather permitting).

06:30: Light breakfast
Coffee, tea and freshly baked pastries.

07:00: Dark and Bright Cave
Admire the cave and its hidden lagoon from a bamboo boat rowed by a local. Kayaking in this area is currently suspended by the local authorities.

08:30: Full breakfast
Breakfast is served in the restaurant.

09:30: Check-out
Settle your bill and check out at reception on the first deck.

10:15: Back to the port
After disembarking, a speedboat takes you back to Halong International Cruise Port; transfer guests then drive back to Hanoi (about 2.5 hours).

Meals: Light breakfast, Breakfast

Depending on cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice.

Cruise Inclusions:

• 3-day cruise itinerary and program
• Entrance and sightseeing fees
• Luxury accmmodation with en-suite bathroom, air conditioning
• 1 breakfast/3 lunch/2 dinner and 1 light breakfast
• 2 bottles of water in cabin daily
• Canapes
• Taichi & cooking class
• Bamboo boat rowing
• Onboard insurance, tax, and service charges

Cruise Exclusions:

• Transportation
• Airfare & airport transfers
• Visa arrangements
• Hotel accommodation
• Beverages
• Massage, spa treatments
• Kayaking
• Tips and other expenses not mentioned in inclusions

The Ambassador limousine (D-car) runs between hotels in and near the Hanoi Old Quarter and Halong International Cruise Port; book it in the next step. Rates from the 2027 cruise contract, per person:

• Pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter at about 08:00 – 08:30; the drive takes about 2.5 hours by expressway.
• Guests arriving by their own car should check in at the Ambassador’s Lounge by 11:00 for the speedboat to the ship.
• Fuel-price changes may affect transfer rates; we confirm the price with your booking.

• Under 5: VND 750,000 (about US$29) per child, sharing the parents’ bed.
• 5 to under 12: VND 2,390,000 (about US$92) per child, sharing the parents’ bed, meals included.
• 12 and over: adult rate.
• Extra bed: VND 600,000 (about US$23); maximum 1 extra bed per cabin.
• Maximum 2 children under 12 with 2 adults in one cabin, or 1 child over 12 and 1 child under 12 with 2 adults.

Rates from the 2027 cruise contract, per night on the 2-day trip.

• More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
• From 30 to 11 days prior to check-in: 15% of total rates
• From 10 to 7 days prior to check-in: 30% of total rates.
• Less than 7 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
• No-Show: 100% of total rates.

Children pay 50% of the adult surcharge under 2, 75% from 2 to under 5, 85% from 5 to under 12, and the full surcharge from 12. Extra public holidays announced by the government may also carry a surcharge.

• Check-in at the Ambassador’s Lounge, Halong International Cruise Port, from 11:00 (boarding by 12:30); check-out by 10:30.
• Children: under 5 VND 750,000 (about US$29); 5 to under 12 VND 2,390,000 (about US$92), sharing the parents’ bed; 12 and over pay the adult rate.
• Bamboo boat: 1 ride per guest included. Kayaking: VND 460,000 (about US$18) per 2-person kayak where allowed.
• Holiday surcharges: see the Special Occasions Surcharge section.
• Please send full names, dates of birth, nationalities and passport numbers at least 3 days before departure for the overnight registration.
• Itineraries may change without prior notice because of weather or port authority instructions.