Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay
Noon:
As you get on board, enjoy welcome drink and cruise briefing before check-in to your cabin. Our cruise will commence with an exquisite lunch. The vessel will sail passing Soi Sim beach, Coconut Three Islands before reaching Cua Van fishing village.
Afternoon:
Lunch will be served as the cruise passes by major Halong highlights such as Hoa Cuong fishing village, Soi Sim beach. The first stop of the day is Tung Sau Pearl Farm. You can choose to kayak around the area or take a quick tour around the farm to learn how a pearl is made. Later, the cruise proceeds to Titop Island where you can hike to watch a panoramic view of Halong Bay or swim and sunbathe on the beach. Back to Paradise Peak. At Sunset time, the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1 drink fee) and a cooking demonstration will take place.
Evening:
Dinner is served at 19:00. Free evening where you can enjoy movie night, squid fishing, or beauty spa services.
Day 2: Halong Bay
Morning:
You can wake up early to enjoy morning sunshine and join a Tai Chi session on top deck of vessel. A colorful breakfast buffet will be served in the dining area. You will then be transferred to the day boat, Paradise Explorer, to go to the most off-the beaten track of the Bay. The first stop is Tien Ong Cave where you can see stalactites and stalagmites existing for thousands of years. Here is also one of the most ancient caves with the vestiges of human from 10,000 BC - 8,000 BC. Back to Paradise Explorer to relax and watch the bay view from the sundeck.
Afternoon:
Lunch will be served on Paradise Explorer day cruise. The cruise will slowly sail through the other part of the Bay and stop at Cua Van fishing village. You can choose to kayak or take a rowing boat to discover the tranquil beauty and learn about local's daily life. Later return to Paradise Explorer for afternoon tea. Then, back to our mother boat Paradise Sails. You have free time to rest, or join other onboard activities with new passengers.
Evening:
Dinner will be served in the dining room. Free time at your leisure.
Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi
Morning:
Early risers can head straight to sundeck for a Taichi lesson while inhaling the beauty of Halong. A light breakfast will be served before you visit Surprise Cave - the 10,000sqm cave with lots of beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Back to the boat, enjoy the full breakfast and check out the cabin. Say goodbye to the crew and return to harbour, ending a memorable sea journey.