Iris Day Cruise Halong Bay
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$85.00 /pax
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Iris Day Cruise Halong Bay – Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave & Titop Island with Jacuzzi
Iris Day Cruise is a Halong Bay day cruise operated by Legacy Voyages Vietnam, sailing a 7-hour route to Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Titop Island with a four-season jacuzzi and a live-music sunset canapé party. Named after the resilient Iris flower and inspired by Indochine design, the ship blends Asian tradition with French romanticism across an all-glass, panoramic hull. Legacy Voyages Vietnam — the operator behind Iris Cruise, Dolphin Cruise, and Jasmine Cruise — holds a 5.0/5 rating on TripAdvisor, and Iris Day Cruise sits among the top Halong Bay day cruises booked through Halong Tour Expert, every booking backed by our Best Price Guarantee.
Facilities & Deck Plan
Iris Day Cruise is built across multiple decks anchored by two restaurants — the 1st floor seating up to 70 guests, and the 2nd floor, with a piano band, seating up to 40 guests. The sundeck spans nearly 300m² of open-air space, fitted with a stage and international-standard sound and lighting system for live band performances, plus a four-season jacuzzi pool for guests to unwind while admiring the bay. A two-way electric cart shuttles guests between the port and the ship.
Dining & Culinary Experience
Onboard dining features a premium international buffet (served for groups of 30 guests and above) or a set menu for smaller groups, showcasing fresh, diverse dishes across the ship’s two restaurants. Guests can add a lobster course for a surcharge, booked in advance. As the sun sets, Iris Day Cruise hosts a signature canapé party with live music on the sundeck, pairing desserts and refreshments with panoramic views of Halong Bay.
Itineraries & Activities
Guests check in and board at Halong International Cruise Port around 10:30–11:00 AM, transferring from the terminal to the ship by electric cart. After a welcome drink and safety briefing, the ship cruises toward a buffet or set-menu lunch (11:30 AM–1:00 PM). The afternoon continues to Luon Cave (1:00–1:45 PM), one of Halong Bay’s most distinctive caves with a self-contained lake inside a closed arch-shaped mountain, explored by kayak or sampan boat (optional surcharge); Sung Sot (Surprising) Cave (1:45–2:45 PM), the largest cave in Halong Bay; and Titop Island (2:45–3:30 PM), where guests can swim at the beach or climb to the viewpoint for a panoramic view of the bay. The day closes with a snack break, live music, and jacuzzi time on the sundeck (3:30–4:30 PM) before cruising back to the harbor (4:30–5:00 PM).
Transportation from Hanoi
For guests departing from Hanoi, Iris Day Cruise runs as a full-day trip from approximately 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM, with pick-up at the Hanoi Opera House or your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. For guests joining directly at Halong International Cruise Port, the cruise runs from approximately 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Both options include round-trip electric cart transfer between the port and the ship; round-trip transfer between Hanoi and Halong is available at an additional cost.
Factsheet
Operator: Legacy Voyages Vietnam Company Limited (also operates Dolphin Cruise and Jasmine Cruise)
Port of departure: Halong International Cruise Port, Bai Chay, Quang Ninh Province
Duration: 7-hour day cruise (full-day trip with Hanoi transfer: approx. 7:00 AM–8:30 PM)
Route: Halong Bay – Luon Cave – Sung Sot Cave – Titop Island
Dining: International buffet or set menu, sunset canapé party with live music
Onboard amenities: Four-season jacuzzi pool, sundeck stage with live band, 2 restaurants
Contact: Book through Halong Tour Expert for the latest schedule, pricing, and Best Price Guarantee.
Why Choose Iris Day Cruise
- Indochine-inspired, all-glass design with a nearly 300m² sundeck — a distinctive combination among Halong Bay day cruises.
- Four-season jacuzzi pool and a live-music sunset canapé party on the sundeck.
- Full-day itinerary across Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visiting Luon Cave, Sung Sot Cave, and Titop Island.
- Ranks among the top Halong Bay day cruises booked through Halong Tour Expert.
- Every booking is backed by our Best Price Guarantee — book direct with us and if you find an identical itinerary at a verified lower price, we will match it.
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Cruise Inquiry
- Hanoi - Halong Bay Tour 1 Day by Iris Day Cruise
Be proud of the leading luxury & entertainment cruise in Halong Bay, Iris Cruise is designed as floating theater on the heritage Halong bay. With stage on the sundeck and a state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light system, Iris Cruise brings lavish music parties, awakening all senses and affirming its international class.
07:00 – 07:45: Guests, who book IRIS’s limousine transfer service (*extra charge), will be picked up at hotel lobby in Hanoi Old Quarter or at our picked-up point in Hanoi to depart to Halong.
Morning
7:00 – 7:45: If you choose to avail of limousine transfer service (book in the next step with an additional fee), you will be picked up either at their hotel lobby in Hanoi Old Quarter or at a designated pick-up point in Hanoi.
From there, you will be transported to Halong International Cruise Port for check-in at 10:30 and embark on the Iris Cruise. Upon boarding, you receive a welcome drink and attend a short briefing by the cruise manager regarding safety regulations and the trip schedule.
As this ship cruises to Halong Bay, a buffet lunch will be served (*Set menu will be served for under 30 guests).
Afternoon
Then, have an exploration of Sung Sot Cave, known for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites with unique shapes.
Later, you will cruise to Luon Cave, one of the most unique caves in Halong Bay featuring the self-contained lake inside a closed arch-shaped mountain, which is the best place for kayaking or sampan boating (*Extra charge: 100.000 VND/pax).
Afterward, visit Titop Island, which is known for its natural beauty and picturesque beach. Let’s take time to immerse yourself in the crystal sea or hike to the top of the mountain.
As the cruise continues, guests can enjoy live music on the sundeck, accompanied by delicious canapés, or relax in the onboard jacuzzi pool.
The cruise will eventually return to the harbor at around 17:00, marking the end of the trip. It’s time to disembark.
Our shuttle bus (book with an additional fee) will wait for you and bring you back to Hanoi from 19:30 – 20:00.
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Tour Inclusions:
- Day cruise on Ha Long Bay
- 01 lunch (buffet/set menu – buffet served if over 30 guests)
- Welcome drink & cold towel
- Sightseeing program with entrance fees & basic insurance
- English/Vietnamese-speaking onboard guide
- Bar, background DJ music
- Onboard recreational amenities
- Sunset canapé party
- Roundtrip electric cart transfer from the pier to cruise
- 24/7 customer service
- VAT and service charge
Tour Exclusions:
- Transportation to/from Ha Long (available on request)
- Beverages
- Kayak: 100,000 VND/kayak/person/turn
- Rowing boat: 100,000 VND/person/turn
- Tips and other services not mentioned above
Children Policy
- Under 2 years old: free of charge
- From 2 – 4 years old: Surcharge 300,000VND/child
- From 5 – 11 years old: Surcharge 75% of the price for an adult
- From 12 years old: As adult
Cancellation Policy
- More than 21 days before check-in: FREE of charge
- From 11 to 20 days before check-in: 30% of total rates
- From 7 to 10 days before check-in: 50% of total rates
- Less than 7 days before check-in & no Show: 100% of total rates
If the cancellation be announced by the Management Board of Halong Bay, depend on the timing of the cancellation, following policies will be applied:
- Before departure from Hanoi to Halong Bay (none of the services has been used): 100% refund.
- During the trip (some services have been used: transfer, lunch, day trip, hotel in Halong, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
- The trip be cut down from 2 nights to 1 night, tourists will be charged a 2 days/1 night trip, plus other used services, the rest will be refunded.
- The final cost will be confirmed by your consultant via email. In all cases, please contact us directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you with all of our best!
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Iris Day Cruise is a Halong Bay day cruise operated by Legacy Voyages Vietnam, sailing a 7-hour route to Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Titop Island. The ship features an Indochine-inspired, all-glass design with a four-season jacuzzi, two restaurants, and a live-music sunset canapé party on the sundeck.
Iris Day Cruise itinerary includes check-in and boarding at Halong International Cruise Port, a buffet or set-menu lunch, Luon Cave (kayak or sampan boat), Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, and a sunset canapé party with live music before returning to the harbor.
For guests departing from Hanoi, Iris Day Cruise runs from approximately 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM, including round-trip transfer. For guests joining directly at Halong International Cruise Port, the cruise runs from approximately 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Iris Day Cruise offers both options: guests can be picked up in Hanoi (Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House) for a full-day trip with transfer, or join directly at Halong International Cruise Port in Bai Chay, Quang Ninh Province.
Yes. Iris Day Cruise’s itinerary includes a visit to Luon Cave, one of Halong Bay’s most distinctive caves featuring a self-contained lake inside a closed arch-shaped mountain, explored by kayak or sampan boat (optional surcharge).
Yes. Iris Day Cruise has a four-season jacuzzi pool on its sundeck, where guests can relax while enjoying panoramic views of Halong Bay, alongside the ship’s live-music sunset canapé party.
Iris Day Cruise pricing includes a welcome drink, the day cruise itinerary, one buffet or set-menu lunch, all entrance and sightseeing fees, a sunset snack break, an onboard guide, use of the four-season jacuzzi, live music on the sundeck, and round-trip electric cart transfer between the port and the ship. Flights, accommodation, Hanoi transfer, drinks, kayaking/bamboo boat, tips, and VAT are excluded.
Iris Day Cruise starts from $41++ per person on the official rate card, though pricing varies by season, group size, and inclusions such as transfer or optional activities. Rates are subject to change, so confirm the current price when booking.
Iris Day Cruise’s onboard restaurant can accommodate special dietary requests, including vegetarian, vegan meal preferences, when arranged in advance. Notify the cruise operator of your dietary requirements at the time of booking so the galley can prepare accordingly.
Yes, Iris Day Cruise welcomes families, with reduced rates for children and free travel for young children under a certain age. Exact child age brackets and surcharges can vary by season and booking source, so confirm current children’s pricing directly with the operator when booking.
Yes. Iris Day Cruise departs from Halong International Cruise Port, the same terminal used by most ocean cruise ships calling at Halong Bay, so guests arriving on a larger vessel can typically walk to the Iris Cruise terminal to join.
Cruise departures from Halong International Cruise Port follow guidance from the Halong Bay Management Board, which can delay or reschedule sailings during storms or typhoon season for passenger safety. This policy applies fleet-wide to every operator sailing from the port, including Iris Day Cruise — affected guests are typically rebooked or offered alternative arrangements by the operator.
No. Iris Day Cruise, Dolphin Cruise, and Jasmine Cruise are three separate ships, all managed and operated by the same company, Legacy Voyages Vietnam, from Halong International Cruise Port. Each ship has its own design and itinerary — Iris Day Cruise is the Indochine-inspired, Iris-flower-themed vessel described on this page.
Iris Day Cruise is a well-regarded Halong Bay day cruise option, known for its Indochine-inspired design, four-season jacuzzi, and live-music sunset canapé party alongside a full-day Luon Cave – Sung Sot Cave – Titop Island itinerary.
Iris Day Cruise typically returns to Halong International Cruise Port by around 4:30–5:00 PM, which generally leaves enough time to reach Dong Bai Pier (about a 45-minute transfer) for the last ferry to Cat Ba Island, usually departing around 6:00 PM. Ferry schedules can change seasonally, so confirm the current timetable locally before planning a same-day connection.
