Diana Cruise Halong Bay

07:40 – 08:30 Pick-up at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter (or at Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside the Old Quarter) for guests who book the limousine shuttle (paid add-on, booked at the next step).

11:45 Arrive at Diana’s boarding point, Lot 11B, Tuan Chau International Marina, Ha Long. Short tender transfer to Diana Cruise, welcome drink, safety briefing and check-in to your suite.

13:00 Lunch on the 4th deck while the cruise sails into Lan Ha Bay.

14:00 Relax on the sundeck and watch the limestone karsts of Lan Ha Bay drift by.

15:00 Explore the Dark & Bright Cave area by bamboo boat rowed by local fishermen, or paddle through it by kayak (life jackets and towels provided; meet on the 1st deck).

16:45 Swim at Tra Bau, a quiet cove in Lan Ha Bay.

17:00 – 19:00 Happy hour and pool party on the sundeck (buy two drinks, get the third free).

17:30 Sunset party and tea break on the 5th deck.

18:00 Cooking class with the chef – learn to make Vietnamese dishes such as fresh spring rolls.

19:30 – 20:45 Signature dinner with a premium seafood set menu.

21:00 – 22:00 Evening at leisure: squid fishing, cocktails or wine at the bar, a spa treatment (extra charge), stargazing on the sundeck or a Dong Ho folk painting workshop.

06:30 Tai Chi on the sundeck, or simply enjoy tea, coffee or juice as the sun rises over Lan Ha Bay.

07:00 – 08:00 Light breakfast in the restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee and juice).

08:00 Tea ceremony or a slow morning on the 6th deck.

09:00 Check out: leave your luggage outside your door, return your key and settle any extras at reception on the 1st deck.

09:20 – 10:30 Brunch on the 4th deck as the cruise sails back.

10:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau International Marina.

11:15 – 11:30 Limousine transfer back to Hanoi for guests who booked it, with a 15-minute rest stop in Hai Duong.

15:00 – 15:20 Arrive in the Hanoi Old Quarter. End of service.

Included:

• Accommodation in your chosen suite with private balcony and jacuzzi bathtub
• All meals as per itinerary: 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 light breakfast and 1 brunch
• Welcome drink, 1 bottle of water per person per day, in-room tea and coffee, and drinks during/after outdoor activities
• Foot soak service in your suite
• Ha Long Bay entrance, sightseeing and overnight fees
• Bamboo boat or kayaking at the Dark & Bright Cave area, swimming at Tra Bau
• Cooking class, sunrise Tai Chi, squid fishing and Dong Ho folk painting
• Cruise manager and experienced English-speaking guide throughout the cruise
• Starlink Wi-Fi, on-board insurance and VAT
• Diana Premier Suite: one 30-minute massage per guest; Diana Halong Suite and Diana Lan Ha Suite: one 30-minute massage per guest and a welcome bottle of wine

Not included:

• Hanoi – Tuan Chau – Hanoi transfer (see Transportation)
• Drinks from the minibar and the bar menu
• Spa and massage services (except where stated above)
• Tips for guides and crew, and personal expenses
• Special occasion surcharges (see Special Occasions Surcharge)

Shared limousine shuttle (Hanoi Old Quarter – Tuan Chau – Hanoi Old Quarter):

• US$25 per person round trip; US$13 per person one way
• Pick-up and drop-off at hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter; pick-up time 07:40 – 08:30 depending on your hotel. Guests staying outside the Old Quarter meet at Hanoi Opera House; West Lake or My Dinh pick-ups can be arranged on request.
• Children under 5 travel free when sharing a seat with a parent; a child who takes a separate seat pays the adult fare.
• Please be ready at your hotel lobby at the confirmed time – the shuttle cannot wait for late guests.

Private car (one way, per vehicle):

• 7-seat car: US$93
• 16-seat van: US$111
• Private limousine van: US$139

Private car prices are for reference and may change with season and pick-up point; we confirm the exact price when you book.

• Under 5 years: free when sharing the bed with parents (no extra bed); one free child per cabin. Extra bed on request: US$29.
• Second child under 5 in the same cabin: US$31 when sharing the bed with parents, or US$58 with an extra bed.
• From 5 to under 11 years: 50% of the adult rate when sharing the bed with parents; 75% of the adult rate with an extra bed.
• 11 years and above: charged as an adult (100% of the adult rate).
• Adding a child aged 5 or above to a single-occupancy cabin is charged as two adults.
• Families of three can choose the Diana Royal Family Suite on the 2nd deck, set up with one large double bed and one single bed; it is priced as three adults in a Diana Executive Suite.

Individual bookings (1 – 3 cabins):

• 4 days or more before check-in: free of charge
• Within 3 days of check-in or no-show: 100% of the booking value

Group bookings of 4 cabins or more follow a separate group policy – please contact us for details. Any change of cabin or departure date is treated as a cancellation and a new booking.

Cancellation due to bad weather or authority order: if Ha Long Bay authorities do not allow the cruise to sail, you may keep your booking for a new date within 365 days or receive a refund as follows:

• Guests who cancel on their own before the official announcement: no refund
• Cruise cancelled after departure, lunch served: US$58 per guest is charged and the balance refunded
• Cruise cancelled after departure, lunch and a short excursion until 17:00 served: US$97 per guest is charged and the balance refunded
• 3-day cruise ending at noon on Day 2: charged as a 2-day cruise and the balance refunded
• 3-day cruise ending at 17:00 on Day 2: 75% of the 3-day price is charged and the balance refunded
• 3-day cruise ending on the morning of Day 3: no refund

Refunds are made within 7 days of the cancelled cruise. Transfers to and from the harbour are a separate service and are not refundable.

• Christmas Eve (24 December) and New Year’s Eve (31 December) gala dinner: US$54 per guest, applicable to children from 5 years old.
• Saturday departures in June, July and August (until 31 August): US$12 per guest.

• Please send each guest’s full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number and visa details at least one day before departure. A valid passport (or ID card for Vietnamese citizens) is required to board.
• Guests travelling on their own should arrive at Lot 11B, Tuan Chau International Marina before 11:45.
• The itinerary may change without notice due to tides, weather or Ha Long Bay authority regulations.
• What to bring: passport, swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, comfortable shoes, insect repellent, camera and any personal medication.

07:40 – 08:30 Pick-up at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter (or at Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside the Old Quarter) for guests who book the limousine shuttle (paid add-on, booked at the next step).

11:45 Arrive at Diana’s boarding point, Lot 11B, Tuan Chau International Marina, Ha Long. Short tender transfer to Diana Cruise, welcome drink, safety briefing and check-in to your suite.

13:00 Lunch on the 4th deck while the cruise sails into Lan Ha Bay.

14:00 Relax on the sundeck and watch the limestone karsts of Lan Ha Bay drift by.

15:00 Explore the Dark & Bright Cave area by bamboo boat rowed by local fishermen, or paddle through it by kayak (life jackets and towels provided; meet on the 1st deck).

16:45 Swim at Tra Bau, a quiet cove in Lan Ha Bay.

17:00 – 19:00 Happy hour and pool party on the sundeck (buy two drinks, get the third free).

17:30 Sunset party and tea break on the 5th deck.

18:00 Cooking class with the chef – learn to make Vietnamese dishes such as fresh spring rolls.

19:30 – 20:45 Signature dinner with a premium seafood set menu.

21:00 – 22:00 Evening at leisure: squid fishing, cocktails or wine at the bar, a spa treatment (extra charge), stargazing on the sundeck or a Dong Ho folk painting workshop.

06:15 Tai Chi on the sundeck.

06:30 Light breakfast in the restaurant on the 4th deck.

08:30 Board the day boat and cruise through Lan Ha Bay towards Viet Hai Village (bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a camera; drinking water and towels provided).

10:00 – 12:00 Cycle about 5 km from the pier through Cat Ba National Park to Viet Hai Village, or ride an electric car if you prefer not to cycle.

12:30 Lunch at a restaurant (drinks not included).

13:30 Kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai Dao.

14:45 Return to the day boat.

16:00 Back on board Diana Cruise.

17:00 – 18:00 Happy hour with sunset views (buy 2 drinks, get the 3rd free).

18:00 Cooking demonstration.

19:30 Dinner on board (drinks not included).

20:45 – 22:00 Night squid fishing and Dong Ho folk painting workshop.

06:15 Tai Chi on the sundeck.

06:45 Light breakfast in the restaurant on the 4th deck.

09:00 – 12:00 Excursion to Trung Trang Cave in Cat Ba National Park, then Cat Ba Town and its seafood market.

12:30 Return to Diana Cruise.

13:00 Lunch on board (drinks not included).

Afternoon – evening Free time on board or join the day-one activities again: happy hour and sunset, cooking demonstration, dinner, squid fishing and Dong Ho painting.

06:15 Optional Tai Chi on the 5th-deck sundeck.

06:30 Light breakfast in the restaurant (tea, coffee and juice included).

08:00 Tea ceremony or a slow morning on the 6th deck.

09:00 Check out: leave your luggage outside your door, return your key and settle any extras at reception on the 1st deck.

09:15 – 10:15 Brunch on the 4th deck.

10:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau International Marina.

11:30 Limousine transfer back to Hanoi for guests who booked it.

15:00 – 15:20 Arrive in the Hanoi Old Quarter. End of service.

Included:

• Accommodation in your chosen suite with private balcony and jacuzzi bathtub
• All meals as per itinerary: 3 light breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners and 1 brunch
• Welcome drink, 1 bottle of water per person per day, in-room tea and coffee, and drinks during/after outdoor activities
• Foot soak service in your suite
• Ha Long Bay entrance, sightseeing and overnight fees
• Bamboo boat or kayaking at the Dark & Bright Cave area, swimming at Tra Bau
• Day boat excursion, cycling or electric car to Viet Hai Village, kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai Dao
• Excursion to Trung Trang Cave in Cat Ba National Park, Cat Ba Town and the seafood market
• Cooking class, sunrise Tai Chi, squid fishing and Dong Ho folk painting
• Cruise manager and experienced English-speaking guide throughout the cruise
• Starlink Wi-Fi, on-board insurance and VAT
• Diana Premier Suite: one 30-minute massage per guest; Diana Halong Suite and Diana Lan Ha Suite: one 30-minute massage per guest and a welcome bottle of wine

Not included:

• Hanoi – Tuan Chau – Hanoi transfer (see Transportation)
• Drinks from the minibar and the bar menu, and drinks with the village lunch
• Spa and massage services (except where stated above)
• Tips for guides and crew, and personal expenses
• Special occasion surcharges (see Special Occasions Surcharge)

Shared limousine shuttle (Hanoi Old Quarter – Tuan Chau – Hanoi Old Quarter):

• US$25 per person round trip; US$13 per person one way
• Pick-up and drop-off at hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter; pick-up time 07:40 – 08:30 depending on your hotel. Guests staying outside the Old Quarter meet at Hanoi Opera House; West Lake or My Dinh pick-ups can be arranged on request.
• Children under 5 travel free when sharing a seat with a parent; a child who takes a separate seat pays the adult fare.
• Please be ready at your hotel lobby at the confirmed time – the shuttle cannot wait for late guests.

Private car (one way, per vehicle):

• 7-seat car: US$93
• 16-seat van: US$111
• Private limousine van: US$139

Private car prices are for reference and may change with season and pick-up point; we confirm the exact price when you book.

• Under 5 years: free when sharing the bed with parents (no extra bed); one free child per cabin. Extra bed on request: US$29.
• Second child under 5 in the same cabin: US$31 when sharing the bed with parents, or US$58 with an extra bed.
• From 5 to under 11 years: 50% of the adult rate when sharing the bed with parents; 75% of the adult rate with an extra bed.
• 11 years and above: charged as an adult (100% of the adult rate).
• Adding a child aged 5 or above to a single-occupancy cabin is charged as two adults.
• Families of three can choose the Diana Royal Family Suite on the 2nd deck, set up with one large double bed and one single bed; it is priced as three adults in a Diana Executive Suite.

Individual bookings (1 – 3 cabins):

• 4 days or more before check-in: free of charge
• Within 3 days of check-in or no-show: 100% of the booking value

Group bookings of 4 cabins or more follow a separate group policy – please contact us for details. Any change of cabin or departure date is treated as a cancellation and a new booking.

Cancellation due to bad weather or authority order: if Ha Long Bay authorities do not allow the cruise to sail, you may keep your booking for a new date within 365 days or receive a refund as follows:

• Guests who cancel on their own before the official announcement: no refund
• Cruise cancelled after departure, lunch served: US$58 per guest is charged and the balance refunded
• Cruise cancelled after departure, lunch and a short excursion until 17:00 served: US$97 per guest is charged and the balance refunded
• 3-day cruise ending at noon on Day 2: charged as a 2-day cruise and the balance refunded
• 3-day cruise ending at 17:00 on Day 2: 75% of the 3-day price is charged and the balance refunded
• 3-day cruise ending on the morning of Day 3: no refund

Refunds are made within 7 days of the cancelled cruise. Transfers to and from the harbour are a separate service and are not refundable.

• Christmas Eve (24 December) and New Year’s Eve (31 December) gala dinner: US$54 per guest, applicable to children from 5 years old.
• Saturday departures in June, July and August (until 31 August): US$12 per guest.

• Please send each guest’s full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number and visa details at least one day before departure. A valid passport (or ID card for Vietnamese citizens) is required to board.
• Guests travelling on their own should arrive at Lot 11B, Tuan Chau International Marina before 11:45.
• The itinerary may change without notice due to tides, weather or Ha Long Bay authority regulations.
• What to bring: passport, swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, comfortable shoes, insect repellent, camera and any personal medication.

07:40 – 08:30 Pick-up at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter (or at Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside the Old Quarter) for guests who book the limousine shuttle (paid add-on, booked at the next step).

11:45 Arrive at Diana’s boarding point, Lot 11B, Tuan Chau International Marina, Ha Long. Short tender transfer to Diana Cruise, welcome drink, safety briefing and check-in to your suite.

13:00 Lunch on the 4th deck while the cruise sails into Lan Ha Bay.

14:00 Relax on the sundeck and watch the limestone karsts of Lan Ha Bay drift by.

15:00 Explore the Dark & Bright Cave area by bamboo boat rowed by local fishermen, or paddle through it by kayak (life jackets and towels provided; meet on the 1st deck).

16:45 Swim at Tra Bau, a quiet cove in Lan Ha Bay.

17:00 – 19:00 Happy hour and pool party on the sundeck (buy two drinks, get the third free).

17:30 Sunset party and tea break on the 5th deck.

18:00 Cooking class with the chef – learn to make Vietnamese dishes such as fresh spring rolls.

19:30 – 20:45 Signature dinner with a premium seafood set menu.

21:00 – 22:00 Evening at leisure: squid fishing, cocktails or wine at the bar, a spa treatment (extra charge), stargazing on the sundeck or a Dong Ho folk painting workshop.

06:15 Tai Chi on the sundeck.

06:30 Light breakfast of tea, coffee and pastries.

08:30 Board the day boat and cruise between the islands, islets and hidden beaches of Lan Ha Bay (bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a camera; towels provided).

10:00 – 12:00 Cycle about 4 km to Viet Hai Village, a jungle village surrounded by the mountains of Cat Ba National Park.

12:30 Lunch at a local village restaurant (drinks not included).

13:30 Kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai Dao (life jackets and towels provided).

14:45 Return to the day boat.

16:00 Back on board Diana Cruise – free time to relax.

17:00 – 18:00 Happy hour with sunset views.

18:00 Cooking demonstration.

19:00 Dinner on board (drinks not included).

20:30 Evening at leisure: cocktails at the bar, the wine and cigar cellar, squid fishing or simply enjoying the bay at night.

06:15 Optional Tai Chi on the 5th-deck sundeck.

06:30 Light breakfast in the restaurant (tea, coffee and juice included).

08:00 Tea ceremony or a slow morning on the 6th deck.

09:00 Check out: leave your luggage outside your door, return your key and settle any extras at reception on the 1st deck.

09:15 – 10:15 Brunch on the 4th deck.

10:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau International Marina.

11:30 Limousine transfer back to Hanoi for guests who booked it.

15:00 – 15:20 Arrive in the Hanoi Old Quarter. End of service.

Included:

• Accommodation in your chosen suite with private balcony and jacuzzi bathtub
• All meals as per itinerary: 2 light breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners and 1 brunch
• Welcome drink, 1 bottle of water per person per day, in-room tea and coffee, and drinks during/after outdoor activities
• Foot soak service in your suite
• Ha Long Bay entrance, sightseeing and overnight fees
• Bamboo boat or kayaking at the Dark & Bright Cave area, swimming at Tra Bau
• Day boat excursion, cycling to Viet Hai Village, kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai Dao
• Cooking class, sunrise Tai Chi, squid fishing and Dong Ho folk painting
• Cruise manager and experienced English-speaking guide throughout the cruise
• Starlink Wi-Fi, on-board insurance and VAT
• Diana Premier Suite: one 30-minute massage per guest; Diana Halong Suite and Diana Lan Ha Suite: one 30-minute massage per guest and a welcome bottle of wine

Not included:

• Hanoi – Tuan Chau – Hanoi transfer (see Transportation)
• Drinks from the minibar and the bar menu, and drinks with the village lunch
• Spa and massage services (except where stated above)
• Tips for guides and crew, and personal expenses
• Special occasion surcharges (see Special Occasions Surcharge)

Shared limousine shuttle (Hanoi Old Quarter – Tuan Chau – Hanoi Old Quarter):

• US$25 per person round trip; US$13 per person one way
• Pick-up and drop-off at hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter; pick-up time 07:40 – 08:30 depending on your hotel. Guests staying outside the Old Quarter meet at Hanoi Opera House; West Lake or My Dinh pick-ups can be arranged on request.
• Children under 5 travel free when sharing a seat with a parent; a child who takes a separate seat pays the adult fare.
• Please be ready at your hotel lobby at the confirmed time – the shuttle cannot wait for late guests.

Private car (one way, per vehicle):

• 7-seat car: US$93
• 16-seat van: US$111
• Private limousine van: US$139

Private car prices are for reference and may change with season and pick-up point; we confirm the exact price when you book.

• Under 5 years: free when sharing the bed with parents (no extra bed); one free child per cabin. Extra bed on request: US$29.
• Second child under 5 in the same cabin: US$31 when sharing the bed with parents, or US$58 with an extra bed.
• From 5 to under 11 years: 50% of the adult rate when sharing the bed with parents; 75% of the adult rate with an extra bed.
• 11 years and above: charged as an adult (100% of the adult rate).
• Adding a child aged 5 or above to a single-occupancy cabin is charged as two adults.
• Families of three can choose the Diana Royal Family Suite on the 2nd deck, set up with one large double bed and one single bed; it is priced as three adults in a Diana Executive Suite.

Individual bookings (1 – 3 cabins):

• 4 days or more before check-in: free of charge
• Within 3 days of check-in or no-show: 100% of the booking value

Group bookings of 4 cabins or more follow a separate group policy – please contact us for details. Any change of cabin or departure date is treated as a cancellation and a new booking.

Cancellation due to bad weather or authority order: if Ha Long Bay authorities do not allow the cruise to sail, you may keep your booking for a new date within 365 days or receive a refund as follows:

• Guests who cancel on their own before the official announcement: no refund
• Cruise cancelled after departure, lunch served: US$58 per guest is charged and the balance refunded
• Cruise cancelled after departure, lunch and a short excursion until 17:00 served: US$97 per guest is charged and the balance refunded
• 3-day cruise ending at noon on Day 2: charged as a 2-day cruise and the balance refunded
• 3-day cruise ending at 17:00 on Day 2: 75% of the 3-day price is charged and the balance refunded
• 3-day cruise ending on the morning of Day 3: no refund

Refunds are made within 7 days of the cancelled cruise. Transfers to and from the harbour are a separate service and are not refundable.

• Christmas Eve (24 December) and New Year’s Eve (31 December) gala dinner: US$54 per guest, applicable to children from 5 years old.
• Saturday departures in June, July and August (until 31 August): US$12 per guest.

• Please send each guest’s full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number and visa details at least one day before departure. A valid passport (or ID card for Vietnamese citizens) is required to board.
• Guests travelling on their own should arrive at Lot 11B, Tuan Chau International Marina before 11:45.
• The itinerary may change without notice due to tides, weather or Ha Long Bay authority regulations.
• What to bring: passport, swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, comfortable shoes, insect repellent, camera and any personal medication.