Orient Legacy Cruise Halong Bay

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

11:30 Arrive at the Orient Legacy Private Lounge, Lot 24A, Tuan Chau Marina: welcome drink and express check-in. Guests travelling on their own should arrive by 11:30.

12:15 Tender transfer to Orient Legacy Cruise, welcome reception and briefing by the Cruise Manager on the itinerary, activities and safety; the cruise sets sail for Lan Ha Bay.

12:45 Lunch of Vietnamese dishes as the cruise sails through the quieter waters of Lan Ha Bay.

15:30 Explore the Dark & Bright Cave by traditional bamboo boat or kayak, followed by a swim in the bay (weather permitting).

17:30 Sunset party with complimentary afternoon tea, Happy Hour cocktails and a spring roll cooking demonstration.

19:00 Dinner at the Pearl of Orient Restaurant & Bar on the 4th deck. Afterwards, enjoy night squid fishing, a spa treatment (extra charge) or a drink at the Dalat Sky Bar & Terrace on the sundeck.

06:00 Tai Chi on the sundeck with tea or coffee.

06:45 Breakfast on board.

07:00 Visit the Tra Bau area: kayak among the limestone karsts and swim in the bay (weather permitting).

09:30 Return to the cruise and check out at reception; leave your luggage outside your suite.

09:45 Farewell brunch in the restaurant as the cruise sails back to the harbour.

11:00 Disembark and take the tender back to Tuan Chau Marina; limousine transfer to Hanoi for guests who booked it, arriving in the Hanoi Old Quarter around 14:30 – 15:00. End of service.

Included:

• Accommodation in your chosen suite with bathtub (private balcony in all suites except Halong Deluxe and Faifo Deluxe)
• All meals as per itinerary: 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast and 1 brunch
• Welcome drink, seasonal fresh fruit in your suite and 2 bottles of mineral water per suite daily
• Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay entrance and sightseeing fees
• Bamboo boat, kayaking, cave visit and swimming (weather permitting)
• Sunset party with afternoon tea, cooking demonstration, morning Tai Chi and night squid fishing
• English-speaking guide on board, swimming pool, on-board insurance and VAT
• Faifo Legend Suite: welcome letter, fruit basket and wine on arrival, herbal foot soak and a 30-minute foot massage per guest
• Saigon Legacy Suite: welcome letter, fruit basket and wine on arrival, herbal foot soak, private butler (06:00 – 22:00), private in-suite dinner on request, Vietnamese coffee, tea and water with all meals, and a 30-minute foot massage per guest

Not included:

• Hanoi – Tuan Chau – Hanoi transfer (see Transportation), airfares and hotels
• International travel insurance
• Beauty, spa, massage and sauna services (except where stated above)
• Drinks in the restaurant, bar and minibar
• Tips and personal expenses
• Special occasion surcharges (see Special Occasions Surcharge) and any entrance-fee increase set by the authorities

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

• Adults and children from 5 years: US$31 per person round trip; US$16 per person one way
• Children under 5 sharing an adult’s seat: free of charge
• Pick-up 08:00 – 08:30 at hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter; estimated drop-off in Hanoi 14:30 – 15:00
• Pick-ups outside the Old Quarter are possible on request with a surcharge; we confirm the time and price when you book

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

• Under 5 years: free when sharing the bed with parents (limited to 1 child per cabin). From the second child: US$58 per child sharing the bed, or US$97 with an extra bed.
• From 5 to 11 years: 75% of the adult rate when sharing the bed with two adults; 85% of the adult rate with an extra bed.
• Two children aged 5 – 11 in their own cabin: 85% of the adult cabin rate.
• One child under 12 sharing a cabin with one adult: charged as an adult.
• 12 years and above: charged as an adult.

1 cabin:

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

2 – 5 cabins:

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

Groups of 6 cabins or more and full-ship charters follow a separate policy – please contact us for details.

Bad weather: if the itinerary is shortened or changed because of low tide, strong wind, heavy rain or fog, no refund applies (force majeure). If a storm or monsoon stops the cruise from staying overnight: guests who return to Hanoi straight away pay only the transfer (if booked); guests who continue to Ha Long for a day tour with lunch on board pay 40% of the cruise price plus the transfer (if booked).

• Christmas Eve (24 December) and New Year’s Eve (31 December): US$58 per adult or child from 12 years; US$29 per child from 5 to under 12; free for children under 5.

• Please send each guest’s full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number and visa details at least 7 days before departure. A valid passport (or ID card for Vietnamese citizens) is required to board.
• Guests travelling on their own should arrive at the Orient Legacy Private Lounge, Lot 24A, Tuan Chau Marina, by 11:30. The cruise departs on schedule.
• Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant and bar; the signal may be weak among the karst islands.
• The itinerary may change without prior notice due to weather, tides or Ha Long Bay authority regulations.
• What to bring: passport, swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, comfortable shoes for cycling, insect repellent, camera and any personal medication.

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

11:30 Arrive at the Orient Legacy Private Lounge, Lot 24A, Tuan Chau Marina: welcome drink and express check-in. Guests travelling on their own should arrive by 11:30.

12:15 Tender transfer to Orient Legacy Cruise, welcome reception and briefing by the Cruise Manager on the itinerary, activities and safety; the cruise sets sail for Lan Ha Bay.

12:45 Lunch of Vietnamese dishes as the cruise sails through the quieter waters of Lan Ha Bay.

15:30 Explore the Dark & Bright Cave by traditional bamboo boat or kayak, followed by a swim in the bay (weather permitting).

17:30 Sunset party with complimentary afternoon tea, Happy Hour cocktails and a spring roll cooking demonstration.

19:00 Dinner at the Pearl of Orient Restaurant & Bar on the 4th deck. Afterwards, enjoy night squid fishing, a spa treatment (extra charge) or a drink at the Dalat Sky Bar & Terrace on the sundeck.

06:00 Tai Chi on the sundeck, or relax in your suite.

07:30 Breakfast in the restaurant.

08:00 Board the day boat to Viet Hai Village.

09:30 Arrive at Viet Hai pier and cycle for about 30 minutes past a lagoon, a gentle hill and a tunnel cave, through the jungle of Cat Ba National Park to Viet Hai valley.

12:30 Lunch in the village or on the day boat.

15:00 Ba Trai Dao Beach: swim, kayak or relax on the sand.

16:00 Return to Orient Legacy Cruise; free time for a spa treatment (extra charge) or a cocktail.

19:00 Dinner on board and a relaxing evening on Lan Ha Bay.

06:00 Tai Chi on the sundeck with tea or coffee.

06:45 Breakfast on board.

07:00 Visit the Tra Bau area: kayak among the limestone karsts and swim in the bay (weather permitting).

09:30 Return to the cruise and check out at reception; leave your luggage outside your suite.

09:45 Farewell brunch in the restaurant as the cruise sails back to the harbour.

11:00 Disembark and take the tender back to Tuan Chau Marina; limousine transfer to Hanoi for guests who booked it, arriving in the Hanoi Old Quarter around 14:30 – 15:00. End of service.

Included:

• Accommodation in your chosen suite with bathtub (private balcony in all suites except Halong Deluxe and Faifo Deluxe)
• All meals as per itinerary: 2 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts and 1 brunch
• Welcome drink, seasonal fresh fruit in your suite and 2 bottles of mineral water per suite daily
• Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay entrance and sightseeing fees
• Bamboo boat, kayaking, cave visit and swimming (weather permitting); day boat to Viet Hai Village with cycling, and swimming or kayaking at Ba Trai Dao Beach
• Sunset party with afternoon tea, cooking demonstration, morning Tai Chi and night squid fishing
• English-speaking guide on board, swimming pool, on-board insurance and VAT
• Faifo Legend Suite: welcome letter, fruit basket and wine on arrival, herbal foot soak and a 30-minute foot massage per guest
• Saigon Legacy Suite: welcome letter, fruit basket and wine on arrival, herbal foot soak, private butler (06:00 – 22:00), private in-suite dinner on request, Vietnamese coffee, tea and water with all meals, and a 30-minute foot massage per guest

Not included:

• Hanoi – Tuan Chau – Hanoi transfer (see Transportation), airfares and hotels
• International travel insurance
• Beauty, spa, massage and sauna services (except where stated above)
• Drinks in the restaurant, bar and minibar
• Tips and personal expenses
• Special occasion surcharges (see Special Occasions Surcharge) and any entrance-fee increase set by the authorities

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

• Adults and children from 5 years: US$31 per person round trip; US$16 per person one way
• Children under 5 sharing an adult’s seat: free of charge
• Pick-up 08:00 – 08:30 at hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter; estimated drop-off in Hanoi 14:30 – 15:00
• Pick-ups outside the Old Quarter are possible on request with a surcharge; we confirm the time and price when you book

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

• Under 5 years: free when sharing the bed with parents (limited to 1 child per cabin). From the second child: US$58 per child sharing the bed, or US$97 with an extra bed.
• From 5 to 11 years: 75% of the adult rate when sharing the bed with two adults; 85% of the adult rate with an extra bed.
• Two children aged 5 – 11 in their own cabin: 85% of the adult cabin rate.
• One child under 12 sharing a cabin with one adult: charged as an adult.
• 12 years and above: charged as an adult.

1 cabin:

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

2 – 5 cabins:

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

Groups of 6 cabins or more and full-ship charters follow a separate policy – please contact us for details.

Bad weather: if the itinerary is shortened or changed because of low tide, strong wind, heavy rain or fog, no refund applies (force majeure). If a storm or monsoon stops the cruise from staying overnight: guests who return to Hanoi straight away pay only the transfer (if booked); guests who continue to Ha Long for a day tour with lunch on board pay 40% of the cruise price plus the transfer (if booked).

• Christmas Eve (24 December) and New Year’s Eve (31 December): US$58 per adult or child from 12 years; US$29 per child from 5 to under 12; free for children under 5.

• Please send each guest’s full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number and visa details at least 7 days before departure. A valid passport (or ID card for Vietnamese citizens) is required to board.
• Guests travelling on their own should arrive at the Orient Legacy Private Lounge, Lot 24A, Tuan Chau Marina, by 11:30. The cruise departs on schedule.
• Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant and bar; the signal may be weak among the karst islands.
• The itinerary may change without prior notice due to weather, tides or Ha Long Bay authority regulations.
• What to bring: passport, swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, comfortable shoes for cycling, insect repellent, camera and any personal medication.