L'Azalee Cruise

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay

Morning: Shuttle bus collects you at your hotel near the Old Quarter (bus fee applies). The car ride from Hanoi to Halong Bay will end by noon when L’Azalee crew members welcome you on board with a refreshing drink and then help you to check in your cabin. Gourmet lunch with lot of fresh seafood and other specialties will be served.

Afternoon: After the lunch time, L’Azalee Cruise will drop anchor at the area of Surprising Cave where you can enjoy walk and tour and a sightseeing boat ride. Later, the cruise will continue sailing to a local Pearl Farm located in Lom Bo Canal. Here you can delight in kayaking to explore this floating village and learn about how locals cultivate real pearls. In the late afternoon, L’Azalee Cruise will weigh anchor in Ho Dong Tien.

Evening: Big fans of Vietnamese cuisine should not miss a cooking demonstration which will be held around 6:00pm. The culinary team will show you how to make Vietnamese Spring Rolls and carve fruits exquisitely. Later, L’Azalee Overnight Cruise treats you to a sumptuous dinner. The rest time at night is suitable for getting acquainted with other lovely passengers, fishing squid with hospitable crew, or just simply relaxing and enjoying a deep sleep in your own cabin.

Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Halong Bay - Hanoi

Morning Wake up early for sunrise or you can join the Taichi session on the top deck to refresh your body and mind. Breakfast is served from 7 to 8 am. The cruise progresses to Titov Island for hiking and swimming. Back to the vessel for packing the luggage. Do check-out procedure before an early lunch is served in the dining room. On the way back you can relax on the top deck and watch the beautiful scenery of Halong Bay. Disembarkation time is around 11:00 am.

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay

Morning: After a four hour drive from Hanoi, you will be greeted at L’Azalee for pre-cruise welcome and passenger’s registration. More or less 15 minutes later, L’Azalee electric buggy will transfer you from the lounge to embark the main boat Be warmly welcomed by energetic crew members as the cruise starts sailing southwards.

Afternoon: Let a gourmet lunch awake your taste buds while L’Azalee Cruise continues cruising though tranquil and crystal-like waters between Cat Ba Island and Halong Bay. Upon arrival at Surprising Cave, you will be transferred by a tender boat for a sightseeing tour. The cave excursion is then followed by a visit to a local pearl farm. Not only can you broaden knowledge of local daily life and their techniques of making real pearls, but also delight in kayaking around this peaceful village.

Evening: Those are interested in Vietnamese specialties should not miss a cooking class of making Vietnamese Spring Roll and fruit carving demonstration. Then, take a hot/cold shower and come to the restaurant to enjoy delicious dinner. The rest time is free for playing board game, watching DVD, trying squid fishing, or making new friends.

Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Halong Bay

Morning: Start your new day with Tai Chi exercises on the sundeck for simple meditation and relaxation. Then, it’s time to recharge your energy with a “Good Morning Vietnam” breakfast prior to being transferred to day boat for excursions. The day boat will pass through many beautiful caves and islets such as Drum Cave, Ho Dong Tien Cave, Trinh Nu Cave, Head Man Islet, Tortoise Islet, etc. Drop the anchor at Ho Dong Lien area for kayaking. After the activity, back to the day boat and savor a Vietnamese-style lunch.

Afternoon: After lunch, guests can take a break before visiting Me Cung (Maze) Cave - one of the most ancient caves with vestiges of pre-historic man. Back to the Sung Sot cave area to get back to L'Azalee Deluxe Cruise. Freshen up and join the cruise with new passengers. 

Evening: Cooking demonstration of how to prepare Vietnamese Spring Rolls before the dinner time. After dinner, if you aren’t lucky enough to catch any squid fish in the first evening, why not continue trying? Enjoy the second night with a breeze.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi

Morning Wake up early for sunrise or you can join the Taichi session on the top deck to refresh your body and mind. Breakfast is served from 7 to 8 am. The cruise progresses to Titov Island for hiking and swimming. Back to the vessel for packing the luggage. Do check-out procedure before an early lunch is served in the dining room. On the way back you can relax on the top deck and watch the beautiful scenery of Halong Bay. Disembarkation time is around 11:00 am.

Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch

• More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
• From 30 to 7 days prior to check-in: 20% of total rates
• From 6 to 3 days prior to check-in: 50% of total rates.
• Less than 3 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
• No-Show: 100% of total rates.

• Check in on board: 12:00 PM
• Check out:  11:30 AM
• Return Hanoi: 4:30 PM
• The FOC rate for children under 5 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. Only 1 (one) child under 5 years old traveling with two (2) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin.
• Children from 5-11 will pay extra charge 75% of adult rate. Children 12 and above must pay full fare as adult.
• The child rate for children from 5 to 12 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. In case the child occupies the sole cabin, the rate for adult is applied
• Shuttle bus : $25/ adult and $20/ child round trip. Pick up point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House
• Peak season surcharge: Surcharge $50/adult and $25/child for Gala dinners applies for cruise tours on Christmas 24/12 and New Year 31/12/2022.

• Transfer round trip Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi
• Drinks
• Tips
• Kayak ($15/kayak/30mins or $18/kayak/hour)
• Others not mentioned in the Inclusions

• Welcome Drink
• Vietnamese Style Set Lunch
• Tapas Sunset snacks 
• Vietnamese Set Dinner
• Full L’Azalee breakfast
• Pre-departure light morning tea
• Vietnamese Cooking Demonstration
• The Art of Spring Rolling, MYO Ha Long Squid Cakes
• Morning Tai Chi on the Upper Sun deck.
• Use of kayaks, snorkel & masks, fishing equipment, board games and cards.
• Entrance fees to Ha Long Bay and daily set sightseeing attractions.