Itinerary
Trip highlight
Experience a unique blend of luxury and adventure with our Capella cruise in Lan Ha Bay. Our ship’s design combines the elegance of a luxury superyacht with the essence of Indochina, and our itinerary balances leisure and entertainment for a truly unforgettable experience.
Take a 2-day, 1-night journey to explore the stunning beauty of Lan Ha Bay and its less-visited areas, kayak through local floating villages, and see the stunning scenery up close.
Relax in our high-class cabins, featuring private balconies, comfortable furnishings, and spacious bathrooms with bathtubs and standing showers.
Take a bamboo boat trip to visit the Dark and Bright caves, participate in a cooking class to learn how to make a famous Vietnamese dish, and enjoy a taichi class to unwind and find inner peace. With opportunities for fishing, swimming, and kayaking, our Capella cruise offers a comprehensive and luxurious experience in Lan Ha Bay.
2 days 1 night
DAY 1: HANOI – CRUISE HARBOR – LAN HA BAY
- 08-08:30am: Pick you up from Hanoi’s Old quarter area
- 11:30 Warmly welcomed by Capella team in Tuan Chau cruise pier. Complete the check-in procedure.
- 12:15 Get transfer to the Capella cruise by a tender boat. Cruise briefing before check-into our suite cabins.
- 13:00 Buffet lunch served at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant (vegetarian and special diet catered for).
- The cruise is sailing though Halong Bay and go ahead to Lan Ha Bay while u having meals, it is so relaxing and incredible to see the views surrounding you through pure glasses
- 15:15 Cruise anchors for outdoor activities. Free access to our high-grade entertaining facilities including Oasis Pool and Jacuzzi; Floating Ocean Pool; Inflatable Water Slide; Kayak; Mini-golf course.
- 17:30 Happy hours at the Spirit of the Sea Lounge and the Ocean Sky Sundeck. Enjoy freshly prepared canapés with some complimentary splendid drink while waiting for the sunset.
- 17:00 Sunset Happy hours at the Spirit of the Sea Lounge and the Ocean Sky Sundeck. Enjoy freshly prepared canapés with some complimentary splendid drink while waiting for the sunset.
- 19:00 A gourmet dinner menu in delighted fusion cuisine served at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant.
- 20:30 Free to enjoy our onboard recreations such as the Cigar & Poker room; Night Squid Fishing; Boarding game at the Spirit of the Sea Lounge … We spend a peaceful night on board the Capella cruise.
DAY 2: DARK AND BRIGHT CAVE – ENJOY MOMENT – CRUISE DOCK – HANOI
- 06:00 Tai-chi exercise at Ocean Sky Sundeck to welcome a new day.
- 06:15 A light breakfast is served at the Harmony of the Sea Restaurant.
- 07:15 Quick transfer by tender boat to visit the Bright cave by traditional rowing bamboo boats. You will see an angled passageway opening the cave at water level and a serene round lake surrounded by lush trees and precipitous stone cliffs.
- 08:45 Back to Capella Cruise, shower, and downtime.
- 09:30 Cabin check-out procedure while cruising towards the port.
- 09:45 Buffet brunch at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant after check-out
- 11:00 Back to Tuan Chau pier by tender boat. Farewell
- 15:30 – 16:00 Arrive in Hanoi
3 days 2 nights
DAY 1: HANOI – CRUISE HARBOR – LAN HA BAY
- 08-08:30am: Pick you up from Hanoi’s Old quarter area
- 11:30 Warmly welcomed by Capella team in Tuan Chau cruise pier. Complete the check-in procedure.
- 12:15 Get transfer to the Capella cruise by a tender boat. Cruise briefing before check-into our suite cabins.
- 13:00 Buffet lunch served at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant (vegetarian and special diet catered for).
- The cruise is sailing though Halong Bay and go ahead to Lan Ha Bay while u having meals, it is so relaxing and incredible to see the views surrounding you through pure glasses
- 15:15 Cruise anchors for outdoor activities. Free access to our high-grade entertaining facilities including Oasis Pool and Jacuzzi; Floating Ocean Pool; Inflatable Water Slide; Kayak; Mini-golf course.
- 17:30 Happy hours at the Spirit of the Sea Lounge and the Ocean Sky Sundeck. Enjoy freshly prepared canapés with some complimentary splendid drink while waiting for the sunset.
- 17:00 Sunset Happy hours at the Spirit of the Sea Lounge and the Ocean Sky Sundeck. Enjoy freshly prepared canapés with some complimentary splendid drink while waiting for the sunset.
- 19:00 A gourmet dinner menu in delighted fusion cuisine served at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant.
- 20:30 Free to enjoy our onboard recreations such as the Cigar & Poker room; Night Squid Fishing; Boarding game at the Spirit of the Sea Lounge … We spend a peaceful night on board the Capella cruise.
DAY 2: BIKING TO VILLAGE IN CAT BA ISLAND – KAYAKING – SWIMMING
- 06:15 Tai-chi exercise at Ocean Sky Sundeck to welcome a new day.
- 07:15 A light breakfast is served at the Harmony of the Sea Restaurant.
- 08:00 Cruise towards Viet Hai pier, where we’ll take an opportunity to explore the local life of an ancient village.
- 08:30 Arrive at the pier in Cat Ba Island, you’ll choose to take a ride by bicycle or electric cart to Viet Hai village. The 6km-ride takes you along a beautiful lagoon and a lovely cave to the hidden village of Viet Hai. Spend your time wandering around and have some chit-chat with local villages.
- 12:00 Back to the cruise and enjoy your lunch on-board
- 14:00 The boat anchors at the center of Lan Ha bay, it’s time for more swimming, kayaking or just lying on a small & pristine beach and watch the cloud drift by.
- 16:30 Back to the cruise, time for your relaxing and wait for the sunset, maybe with a cocktail in hand.
- 19:00 Indulge a fine-dining experience at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant
- 20:30 Free to enjoy our onboard recreations such as the Cigar & Poker room; Night Squid Fishing; Boarding game or movie watching at the Spirit of the Sea Lounge… We spend a peaceful night on board the Capella cruise
DAY 3: DARK AND BRIGHT CAVE – ENJOY MOMENT – CRUISE DOCK – HANOI
- 06:00 Tai-chi exercise at Ocean Sky Sundeck to welcome a new day.
- 06:15 A light breakfast is served at the Harmony of the Sea Restaurant.
- 07:15 Quick transfer by tender boat to visit the Bright cave by traditional rowing bamboo boats. You will see an angled passageway opening the cave at water level and a serene round lake surrounded by lush trees and precipitous stone cliffs.
- 08:45 Back to Capella Cruise, shower, and downtime.
- 09:30 Cabin check-out procedure while cruising towards the port.
- 09:45 Buffet brunch at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant after check-out
- 11:00 Back to Tuan Chau pier by tender boat. Farewell
- 15:30 – 16:00 Arrive in Hanoi
