Day 1: Hanoi - Halong - Lan Ha Bay
Morning
Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor by noon. Check-in onboard, enjoy a complimentary welcome drink and listen to the safety briefing before checking in the cabin.
Afternoon
Enjoy lunch in the restaurant while the cruise sets sail for Lan Ha Bay. The ship crosses hundreds of majestic limestone islands then drops the anchor at a secluded area. In the afternoon, you swim and kayak on the bay for 1.5 - 2 hours. Back to the cruise. Join a sunset party with finger food on the top deck. You can also watch the cooking class with a traditional dish of Vietnam or book a massage at reception.
Evening
Dinner is served. After that, free time to order drinks at the bar, enjoy a massage treatment after an active day, or fish squid.
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay - Ba Trai Dao - Viet Hai Village
Morning
Early birds may want to join a Taichi class to boost your energy for an active day. Enjoy a light breakfast before being picked up by a small boat. Arrive at Cat Ba Island. Visit Viet Hai Village by bike on rustic paths to see dense jungle and learn about local life. Electric car is available if biking does not take your fancy. Back to the day boat to cruise to further part of Lan Ha bay.
Afternoon
Lunch is served. Enjoy kayaking at Tai Queo cave area - a tunnel cave. Then, the ship proceeds to Ba Trai Dao Beach for swimming. Back to Sapphire Cruise at around 16:00.
Evening
Dinner is served in the restaurant. Free time to join activities.
Day 3: Lan Ha Bay - Halong - Hanoi
Morning Dawn lovers cannot miss the spectacular and tranquil scenery in the early morning in Lan Ha Bay. Try out a Taichi session on the top deck or sip a cup of hot tea or coffee. After a light breakfast, visit Dark-Bright Cave by a sampan boat rowed by a local. Then, back to the cruise to relax a bit before checking out and enjoy brunch in the restaurant. Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor at around 11:45.