Indochine Cruise

The Indochine Cruise begins at Tuan Chau Harbour in the city of Halong, where you can relax with a drink before your luxury vessel is ready to depart.

We board at around midday and get settled into life on board. A quick cruise introduction in the larger of the two restaurants will come before a delectable lunch is served, comprised of both Vietnamese and international options.

Indochine Cruise glides across the emerald water, entering the maze of tree-clad limestone ahead of us. You will be presented with two options for your first activity in Lan Ha Bay.

Option 1: We find a quiet spot of water near to Cat Ba Island and explore via kayaks. Get close to the jaw-dropping nature on display as you paddle around shimmering inlets and sandy coasts, all under supervision of our attentive staff.

Option 2: Disembark the cruise at Cat Ba Island and take the quick bus transfer to Viet Hai village. We will spend a few hours exploring the ancient homes here and seeing the beautifully humble pace of life of its residents, as well as cycling around the luxuriant jungle outskirts.

Head back to Indochine Cruise in time for Lan Ha Bay’s golden hour. Watch the sun descend between limestone karsts as a cooking class and fruit carving demonstration is led by our magnificent chef.

Choose between our two restaurants for elegant dinner service, provided with a full view of moonlit Lan Ha out of the windows.

Spend the rest of your time tonight at your leisure as your Lan Ha Bay overnight cruise draws its first day to an end. You will find plenty of opportunities to relax around the lounge, bar, sundeck, spa or your own 5-star cabin.

The second day starts on the sundeck, where the rising sun will be accompanied by a gorgeous tai chi session. This is a great way to enjoy the unique morning atmosphere that grips Lan Ha Bay each day.

Pre-breakfast snacks can be enjoyed in the restaurant below while we set sail once again.

After a relaxing early morning, we arrive at Van Boi fishing village. We explore the commune of around 600 vibrant houses via kayak, where we can learn more about fishing culture in the bay’s distinctive floating villages.

Once more aboard Indochine Cruise and you will be invited to take up our breakfast buffet, made up of delicious Vietnamese and international offerings.

Catch the last of the suns rays on the sundeck before we reach Tuan Chau Harbour. We will disembark at around 11.00 am and bid the crew a fond farewell.

This marks the end of your time on Indochine Cruise. We hope that you enjoyed your 1 night luxury sailing around Lan Ha Bay and will consider returning with us in the future!

Enjoy a drink at Tuan Chau Harbour while Indochine Cruise makes the last of its preparations. We will board around noon and you will be able to check into your 5-star cabin.

Head to the largest of the two dining rooms for a cruise briefing followed by a wonderful a la carte lunch. Take in the views as Indochine Cruise sails into the rock-speckled seascape in front of us.

Relax on board and contemplate your two options for the first activity:

Option 1: Board your kayak and explore the smooth waters of Lan Ha Bay at your own leisure. The guide and staff will ensure that you are safe while you propel yourself around the shadows of lush green mountains.

Option 2: We head to Cat Ba Island and take a quiet drive to Viet Hai village, where rows of ancient wooden houses await us. Take in the views of the rustic architecture and its phenomenal natural backdrop while we cycle around the village and the surrounding jungle.

After one of these two activities, you will be returned to Indochine Cruise and can relax as the sun descends. A fruit carving demonstration and cooking class will be put on by the chef while you snap pictures of your first Lan Ha Bay sunset.

Dinner will follow this in the restaurant, with many delicious options fitting every diet.

Sink into your own relaxation after this, possible on the sundeck, in the lounge, in your cabin or at the bar, where happy hour will be in progress.

06.45 Enjoy Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck (lasting for about 30 minutes).

07.45 Enjoy Breakfast served in the restaurant.

08.15 To kick off an authentic short adventure, you will be escorted from our luxurious cruise to a local boutique day boat for an unforgettable short journey on a traditional Vietnamese voyage to visit the most popular areas in Halong Bay and Lan ha Bay, swimming, and kayaking, where we will take a stroll around the idyllic enclave and see the residents' fabulously rustic homes.

This immersive experience recreates the life of local fishermen, allowing you to go further into the bay and interact with its peaceful beauty and calm.

11:30 Lunch will be served

15:25 Back to the boat and transfer to the overnight cruises at Titov area.

19:30 Dinner is served on Indochine Premium

20:30 Evening activities. Board games like cards or Parcheesi are available. Also, everyone can try their luck at squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew.

Rise again for your second tai chi session and breathe in Lan Ha Bay's enchanting morning atmosphere once again.

Follow this with pre-breakfast snacks in the dining room and settle into the final morning on Indochine Cruise.

We will arrive at Van Boi fishing village and climb into our kayaks. This is a fabulous area of colourful houses floating on wooden rafts, highlighting a stunningly green background and the truly unique way of life of the village residents.

We return to Indochine Cruise one final time and you will be invited to tuck into the exquisite breakfast buffet. Relish the final few hours on board while we cruise back to Tuan Chau Harbour and disembark around 11am.

We truly hope that you enjoyed the Lan Ha Bay 3 day cruise trip. Thank you for sailing on Indochine Cruise and we wish you well for the rest of your holiday!

Please be aware that the itinerary is always subject to change due to prevailing weather conditions or changes in regulation by governing bodies.