Swan Cruises Halong

07.45 – 08.30 The Swan shuttle bus will arrive at your hotel to collect you and transfer you to Hon Gai Harbour in Halong City.

12.30 Board your new deluxe cruiser to a welcome drink and a quick explanation of the tour itinerary from our staff.

13.30 Watch the many limestone mountains pass as we head deeper into Bai Tu Long Bay. We will have lunch overlooked by the tall karsts around us.

15.15 Stopping in the peaceful Cap La area, we have time to swim and kayak in its calm waters during the late afternoon.

17.30 Join the sunset party once we have returned to the Swan Cruise. Cocktails and Bai Tu Long Bay’s dusk beauty are a wonderful combination.

19.15 Savour your set-menu dinner in the restaurant, after which you can unwind at your own pace. Try squid fishing with the crew or relaxing on your own in your cabin. The bar is always open for you and the crew are always eager to play board and card games with you if you wish to.

06.30 -7.00 Tai Chi on the sundeck will start your day the right way, giving you a boost of energy as you take in the splendour of the emerging dawn across the bay.

07.15 Breakfast on board will be served on the way to Thien Canh Son Cave. Once we have arrived, we will explore this magical grotto with the help of our knowledgeable guide.

09.30 Back aboard the Swan Cruise, we will have a cooking display run by one of our amazing chefs. After this, you can check out of your cabins and leave your luggage in the hallway.

11.00 Lunch will be served on the way back to Hon Gai pier.

12.00 We will disembark, waving goodbye to the Swan Cruise crew as we board the bus to return to Hanoi.

16.00 Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi. End of 2 day 1 night Halong Bay cruise with Swan Cruise.

07.30 – 8.00 You will be picked up by the Swan shuttle bus from your hotel in Hanoi and transferred to Halong Bay. 

12.30 Check into your cabin and enjoy your welcome drink once you have boarded the Swan Cruise.

13.30 We will begin our leisurely cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay while you have your first meal with us, a delicious lunch in our dining room. 

15.00 We can go kayaking and swim around the Cap La area of Bai Tu Long Bay, a stunning environment with Halong Bay’s signature limestone rock formations.

17.30 There will be a sunset party on the Swan Cruise, an ideal time to mingle with other passengers and share your stories. 

19.00 A wonderful set menu dinner will be served in the dining room. Following this, we will have an evening of relaxation on the Swan Cruise. Join the crew and other passengers for games, or alternatively try some squid fishing before you go to sleep in your comfortable overnight Halong Bay accommodation.

06.30 Start your day right with Tai Chi upstairs on the sundeck.

07.00 There will be a mix of Vietnamese and Western food available for breakfast in the dining room. Afterwards, board the day boat to begin the day’s excursions.

08.30 We will visit Thien Canh Son Cave, one of the most interesting Halong Bay caves with 100 stone steps at its entrance that seemingly lead to heaven (hence the name, meaning ‘mountainous landscape in Heaven’).

09.30  Moving onto the Cap La and Vung Ha areas, we explore the Bai Tu Long Geology Park and its many opportunities for swimming, kayaking or sunbathing on one of the fantastic, quiet beaches.

12.00 A hot lunch will be waiting for us on the day boat, after which we will head back out for more relaxing on the beach or kayaking Halong Bay.

16.30 Return to the Swan Cruise and prepare yourself for dinner. Maybe head to our daily sunset party on the top deck to mingle with fellow passengers.

19.00 Savour your final dinner on the Swan Cruise and then utilise your free time in the evening. Perhaps you can make new friends at the bar or watch a movie in your cabin.

06.30 There will be more Tai Chi on the sundeck with your last chance to try this ancient martial art. 

07.00 A light breakfast will come before check-out time at about 09.30.

10.30 Our chef will show you the ancient methods used to create certain Vietnamese foods, which should make you hungry for the early lunch we will have directly afterwards.

12.00 We cruise back to Hon Gai harbour and wave goodbye to the crew, boarding the bus to Hanoi and arriving at about 17.00. We hope you enjoyed your Halong Bay 3 day cruise, Swan Cruises hopes to see you again!