Discover Lan Ha Bay aboard Tulip Cruise – a luxury vessel offering private balcony cabins with bathtubs, an outdoor four-season Jacuzzi, mini-golf, gym, and a full slate of activities including kayaking at Ba Trai Dao Beach, Viet Hai Village excursion by bicycle, cooking class, sunset party, and night squid fishing.
08:20–08:50 Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (if you booked the limousine bus or private car).
12:15–12:30 Arrive at the waiting lounge for check-in; transfer boat takes you to Tulip Cruise.
13:00–13:30 Board Tulip Cruise at Finger Islet. Welcome drink, safety briefing, and cabin check-in. Lunch served while cruising past Turtle Islet and Man Head Islet.
15:00 Anchor at Ba Trai Dao Beach area for swimming and kayaking through Lan Ha Bay's karst landscape.
17:00–17:15 Return to Tulip Cruise; swimming and kayaking near the vessel.
17:45 Sunset party with fresh fruits, cakes, and tea.
18:00 Cooking class with the cruise's chef.
19:15 Fine-dining dinner at the restaurant.
20:00–22:00 Evening leisure – cocktails, music, squid fishing, or stargazing.
06:00–06:30 Morning Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
06:45–07:30 Buffet breakfast with panoramic views of the World Heritage seascape.
08:00 Transfer by speedboat to Beo Harbour for the Cat Ba Island excursion.
08:50 Visit Trung Trang Cave and Cat Ba National Park – explore the primeval forest or hike to Ngu Lam Peak for breathtaking panoramic views. (Good trekking shoes recommended.)
12:40 Head to Cat Ba Town for lunch at a local restaurant.
13:50 Free time for rest, shopping, or exploring Cat Ba Town.
15:15 Transfer back to Beo Harbour by car.
15:30 Speedboat back to Tulip Cruise.
17:45 Sunset party with fresh fruits, cakes, and tea.
18:00 Cooking class and afternoon tea on the sundeck.
19:15 Fine-dining dinner at the restaurant.
20:30–22:00 Evening leisure – card games, chess, music, squid fishing, or relaxing onboard.
06:00 Morning Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
06:45–07:30 Light breakfast with tea or coffee while enjoying bay views.
07:45–08:00 Visit Viet Hai Village by bicycle or electric car, or stay onboard for mini-golf, swimming, and kayaking.
10:00 Return to Tulip Cruise; prepare for check-out.
10:30 Lunch served onboard.
11:45 Farewell to the crew; transfer boat back to Tuan Chau Harbour.
12:15–12:20 Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbour. End of trip.