Capella Cruise 3-day Explore Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi
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72 hours
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We offer a 3-day journey exploring Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. The itinerary covers must-visit spots like Sung Sot Cave, Cat Ba Island, Fishing Village, and Tuan Chau Island. Accommodations are modern and spacious, promising a comfortable stay.
Dining options include diverse culinary delights, blending local and international flavors. The cruise ensures a professional and friendly crew, enhancing the overall experience. Guests can enjoy a range of activities from sightseeing to spa treatments, making it a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
All entrance fee & sightseeing fee
Cigar & Poker Club
English-speaking guide onboard
Movie watching with free popcorn
Pool & Jacuzzi; Inflatable water slide; Mini-golf course;
Round trip transfer Hanoi - Tuan Chau
morning Tai Chi class, cave visiting by rowing boat, squid fishing, swimming, and kayaking
Sunset party with refreshment in Happy Hour
Drinks, Spa ((from $20)
Personal expense and gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Hanoi - Tuan Chau - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Frog Lagoon Area
Accommodations
Overnight on board.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Old Quarter
08.00 - 08.30: Pick up from the Old Quarter Hanoi.
11.45 - 12.10: You're warmly welcomed at Vina Cruise 28 Tuan Chau. You’re guided to complete the check-in procedure at the waiting lounge before boarding for the cruise.
Tuan Chau Island
12.15 - 12.45: Transfer by Tender boat from Tuan Chau Port to board the Capella cruise.
Halong Bay
12.45 - 13.00: Guests are invited to have a welcome drink. The Cruise Manager and crew member welcome you onboard with a short briefing about the cruise and disseminate safety regulations.
Lan Ha Bay
13.00: Lunch served at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant. As the cruise departs towards Lan Ha Bay, absorb yourself in the beautiful scenery with amazing limestone surroundings.
Cat Ba Island
15.15 - 17.00: Cruise anchors at Frog Lagoon area for outdoor activities. Access to Capella’s high-grade entertainment facilities for loads of fun water activities. You can choose to rejoice in Infinity Oasis Pool and Jacuzzi, experience the thrills with Inflatable Water Slide, swim in the green emerald water, kayak/try SUP around the beautiful landscape of Lan Ha Bay, or try a Mini-Golf on the top deck.
Lan Ha Bay
17.00 - 18.00: Capella invites you to relax at the Spirit of the Sea Lounge and the Ocean Sky Sundeck with the Happy Hour “Buy 1 get 1 free” program. Enjoy freshly prepared snacks and your favorite drinks while watching the sunset fall over Lan Ha Bay.
18.00 - 18.45: After the relaxing time, you are welcome to join our fun cooking demonstration with the guidance of our chefs.
Lan Ha Bay
19.00 - 20.30: Enjoy your gourmet dinner menu in delighted fusion cuisine served at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant and witness the beauty of the bay by night.
20.45 - 23.00: Relax with a movie at Spirit of The Sea lounge with free popcorn, try karaoke with your family and friends at Sea Melody Theatre, play exciting board games at Cigar & Poker room, catch the fresh squid or simply take a rest and watch night falling on Halong - Lan Ha Bay from the balcony in your cabin.
Lan Ha Bay - Viet Hai Village - Ba Trai Dao Beach
Accommodations
Overnight on board.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Lan Ha Bay
06.00 - 6.15: Good morning the Bay by joining Tai-chi exercise at Ocean Sky Sundeck.
Cat Hai
07.15 - 8.00: A light breakfast is served at the Harmony of the Sea Restaurant.
Lan Ha Bay
08.30 - 9.00: Transfer to Viet Hai pier by speed boat, where we’ll take an opportunity to explore the local life of an ancient village.
Viet Hai Village
09.00 - 11.00: Arrive at Viet Hai pier, you’ll choose to take a ride by bicycle or electric car 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 interacting with the locals. Visit an ancient house and learn how to make rice wine. Refresh yourselves with a natural fish massage service.
Cat Ba Island
11.30: Relax and enjoy your lunch in a local restaurant.
14.00: Transfer to Ba Trai Dao beach, it’s time for more swimming or just lying on a small pristine beach and watching the clouds drift by.
Lan Ha Bay
16.00: Back to the cruise. Enjoy freshly prepared snacks and your favorite drinks while waiting for sunset on Lan Ha Bay.
17.00 - 18.00: Take advantage of the Happy Hour “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink program at the Spirit of the Sea Lounge and the Ocean Sky Sundeck.
Lan Ha Bay
18.00 - 18.45: Cooking demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes.
Cat Ba Island
19.00 - 20.30 A gourmet dinner menu in delighted fusion cuisine served at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant.
20:45 - 23:00: Relax with a movie at Spirit of The Sea lounge with free popcorn, try karaoke with your family and friends at Sea Melody Theatre, play exciting board games at Cigar & Poker room, catch the fresh squid or simply take a rest and watch night falling on Halong - Lan Ha Bay from the balcony in your cabin.
Dark and Bright Cave - Lan Ha Bay - Tuan Chau International Port
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Brunch
06.00 - 06.15: Welcome the energetic new day with Tai-chi Class on the deck and watch the sunrise at Ocean Sky Sundeck.
Halong Bay
06.15 - 06.45: A light breakfast is served at the Harmony of the Sea Restaurant.
Lan Ha Bay
06.45 - 08.30: Visit the Dark & Bright cave by traditional rowing bamboo boats. Cruising to Bright Cave, 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.
Halong Bay
09.00 - 09.30: Return to the Capella cruise after the time of sightseeing. This is the time that you return to the cabin and recheck your personal belongings before checking out.
Tuan Chau Island
09.30 - 10.30: Brunch served at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant after check-out while cruising towards the port.
10.30 - 11.00: Back to Vina Cruise 28 Tuan Chau by tender boat.
Hanoi
14.30: Arrive at Hanoi. End of the trip.
Options
Sky Terrace Suite
on the 3rd floor; better cabin
Pickup included
Oasis Suite
on the 1st floor
Pickup included
Harmony Suite
on the 2nd floor
Pickup included
Sky Suite
on the 3rd floor;
Pickup included
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience with even better guide.
Katrina M,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are staying on the Lyra Grandeur ship, lovely 5 star experience. Day trip today to local village and swimming in the most beautiful beach today as well on Ha Long Bay. Special mention to our guide “ Nolan” amazing young man, with so much local knowledge and his English was perfect. This young man should get a raise as he is that good, and Capella cruises would be crazy to let him go anywhere else.
Very good cruise
Kokona-ig,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you for the nice cruise!! We had a very good time We loved tea ceremony with 𝕋𝕚𝕞𝕞𝕪. We learned a lot from 𝕁𝕚𝕟'𝕤 explanation of the Viet Hi Village and the rare monkeys at halong bay! Thank you again. From Japanese August 2nd to 3rd, 2025
Absolute must 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
P6622ZDmichaelh,
Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was absolutely fabulous. The boat was incredible and my room just luxury with a bathtub view and roomy sundeck of the award winning landscape. Food was incredible and so much of it. Standout by far is the exception crew - what a bunch of legends and they work tirelessly to create the best experience possible and going beyond with extra detail around my birthday - thank you This is an absolute must do and I highly recommend the Capella with its water slide and chill pool at the back ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
luxury boat and staff
14rik,
Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great boat, food was awesome, especially the a la carte even specials, the staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly, the trips they run to the island was fun and the water slide of the back of the boat is an experience ....
Amazing time
Dream14342453590,
Jan 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience on the Dora cruise. Great staff, especially Julie. The room and boat in general were clean and comfortable. The bed was a little too hard for my liking but that's a minor detail. The activities were great. The scenery was amazing
Unforgettable experience onboard The Capella
Tamarra M,
Sep 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most incredible experience on this cruise. The facilities were amazing and the staff were amazing. Our children absolutely adored them. Chris, Gin, Timmy & Tommy’s service from beginning to end was faultless. Gin joined us for a private day trip which was fantastic & Chris spent an afternoon on the waterslide with the kids - they had a ball. At meal time Timmy looked after us each & every time with the most sincere customer service I have received. Once again he was fabulous with the children. All of the staff go above and beyond. The rooms, meals and activities onboard are all definitely 6 star. We cannot recommend this cruise highly enough and will certainly be back!
Carefree Cruising with Capella
Sherpa65780994122,
Sep 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Even before we got there we had an extremely helpful person in Kate Nguyen, she went over and beyond to assist us and answer all of our questions. The boarding and disembarkation was flawless, the crew seemed to take every little problem in their stride. The cabin was absolutely amazing and spacious. All of the food on board was delicious and very well presented and cooked, with a large variety. Although we weren’t traveling with children, we noticed the crew were wonderful with kids and the kids loved them. Lots of activities for everyone. We had a very relaxing and stress free holiday and would recommend this cruise line to everyone. The crew were wonderful thank you Chris, Tom, Gin and Alex
Halong Bay and great way to see it.
Susan C,
Jul 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wondering cruise, exceptional food, exceptional staff. Great tours of local village, caves and water activities on the boat
An unforgettable adventure in Capella Cruise
918kelm,
May 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The cruise manager ensured every detail was perfect, offering a serene and quieter alternative to the bustling Ha Long Bay. The boat was clean, comfortable, and beautifully maintained. An extra day allowed us to enjoy a fantastic kayaking trip to a hidden beach and an undiscovered cave. The food was exceptional, especially the local lunch on the second day. This journey was truly unforgettable, thanks to the impeccable service and stunning natural beauty
Absolutely incredible
heiseyc,
May 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the comfortable rooms to the delectable food and seamless organization onboard, every aspect exceeded our expectations. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that our trip was nothing short of unforgettable, their warmth and dedication leaving a lasting impression. One day simply wasn't enough—we found ourselves wishing for more time to enjoy everything this cruise had to offer.
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