Overview

The Paradise Elegance 2D1N Cruise offers a luxurious and sophisticated way to experience the iconic beauty of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Vietnam. This meticulously designed steel vessel seamlessly blends contemporary styling with Vietnamese aesthetics. Boasting high-end amenities such as a piano bar, a day spa and wellness center, and attentive personalized service, this overnight voyage is crafted to make you feel like royalty while exploring one of the world’s most stunning natural wonders.

Highlights

• Luxury Vessel: Cruise onboard the gorgeous 5-star Paradise Elegance, featuring modern amenities, a piano lounge, and private balcony cabins.
• Breathtaking Excursions: Explore the magnificent stalactites of Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave and climb to the peak of Ti Top Island for panoramic bay views.
• Premium Full Board Dining: Indulge in deluxe buffet lunches, international breakfast buffets, and an exquisite multi-course dinner featuring choices like steak and lobster.
• Immersive Onboard Activities: Partake in a traditional Vietnamese spring roll cooking class, try night squid fishing, or enjoy a sunset happy hour with buy-one-get-one-free drinks.
• Worry-Free Transfers: Rest easy with optional limousine or spacious shuttle transfers directly from your hotel in Hanoi.

Package/Experience Details

• Duration: 2 Days, 1 Night
• Destination: Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
• Tour Type: Daily Tour / Join-in Group
• Languages Supported: English and Vietnamese
• Accommodation: Well-appointed luxury cabins equipped with private balconies and full facilities.

Full Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi to Ha Long Bay & Sunset Activities

• Morning Transfer & Journey: For guests selecting the transfer option, receive a morning pickup from your hotel in the Hoan Kiem Lake area in Hanoi. Enjoy a comfortable 3.5-hour drive in a spacious vehicle, complete with a scheduled rest stop for coffee and snacks.
• Embarkation & Check-In: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and enjoy the waiting lounge. Board the Paradise Elegance Cruise, meet the attentive crew during a welcome briefing, and check into your spacious balcony cabin.
• Buffet Lunch: Savor an international buffet lunch featuring a selection of hot dishes, soups, salads, sushi, and desserts as the ship begins sailing.
• Afternoon Excursion to Ti Top Island: Visit Ti Top Island where you can swim along the sandy beach or hike up the steps to the island’s peak for 360-degree views of Ha Long Bay.
• Sunset Onboard & Cooking Class: Head back to the sundeck to join an interactive Vietnamese spring roll cooking class. Unwind during the Sunset Happy Hour with buy-one-get-one-free drink specials at the Piano Lounge.
• Gourmet Dinner: Delight in a premium multi-course dinner where guests can select two main courses from five delicious options (including steak and lobster), accompanied by appetizers and soup.
• Nighttime Leisure: Spend your evening socializing at the piano bar or try squid fishing off the side of the boat.

Day 2: Cave Exploration & Return to Hanoi

• Early Light Breakfast: Awake early to enjoy a light breakfast of fresh bread, pastries, tea, and coffee before the morning’s excursions.
• Morning Excursion to Sung Sot Cave: Explore the massive caverns of Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave, marveling at the beautifully illuminated stalactites and stalagmites.
• Brunch Onboard: Return to the cruise and pack your belongings while enjoying a rich international buffet brunch as the vessel sails back toward Tuan Chau Harbor.
• Disembarkation & Return Transfer: Disembark from the ship at approximately 10:45 AM. Wait in the harbor lounge (approx. 1 hour) before boarding your shuttle or private car transfer back to Hanoi.

What’s Included

• 1 night of accommodation in a luxury cabin with a private balcony
• Full board meals: Deluxe Day 1 lunch buffet, premium Day 1 course dinner, Day 2 light morning breakfast, and a rich Day 2 international breakfast/brunch buffet
• Professional English and Vietnamese-speaking tour guides and cruise staff
• All entrance fees for scheduled excursions (Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island)
• Onboard activities: spring roll cooking class, squid fishing equipment, and morning programs
• Welcome drinks upon boarding

What’s Not Included

• Onboard spa and wellness therapies (available at your own expense)
• Beverages outside of complimentary breakfast juices and welcome drinks (unless purchased during Happy Hour)
• Personal expenditures and gratuities
• Mandatory holiday surcharges

Eligibility/Requirements

• This tour is highly suitable for families and travelers of all ages, from children to seniors.
• Moderate physical fitness is recommended for climbing the steep steps to the peak of Ti Top Island and walking through Sung Sot Cave.

Meeting and Pickup Information

• Hotel Pickup: Optional transfer pick-up is available for hotels located in the Hanoi Old Quarter (Hoan Kiem Lake). The driver or operator will reach out via WhatsApp the day before departure to finalize pickup arrangements.
• Independent Arrival: If not booking the Hanoi transfer, guests must arrive and check in directly at the Paradise Cruise Lounge, Tuan Chau Harbor, Ha Long City.

Booking Information

• Holiday Surcharges: Please note that a mandatory surcharge applies for bookings on major public holidays, including Christmas Eve (24 December) and New Year’s Eve (31 December), which must be paid directly onsite.
• Dietary Accommodations: The professional onboard culinary team is highly accommodating of special dietary preferences (such as vegan, vegetarian, or food allergies). Please advise the operator at the time of booking or upon boarding.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation and refund policies vary depending on the specific booking tier selected at checkout. Please review individual package terms prior to finalizing your reservation.

Important Notes

• Excursion Schedule: Guests are advised to carefully note the timing of morning activities in the written itinerary, as verbal announcements may be kept quiet in the mornings to respect sleeping guests.
• Return Timing: While the cruise itinerary concludes at approximately 10:45 AM on Day 2, please expect a wait time of around 1 hour at the harbor lounge before your Hanoi transfer vehicle departs.