Amanda Cruise

DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – SUNG SOT CAVE – TITOP ISLAND

• 07:45 – 08:30 – Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for transfer to Halong (applicable to guests booking our transfer service).
• 11:30 – 12:00 – Guests arrive at Tuan Chau Harbour, where the cruise team welcomes them at the waiting lounge and assists with boarding procedures.
• 12:15 – Guests board Amanda Cruise, enjoy a welcome drink and a cool towel, and settle into their cabins. Lunch is served in the restaurant as the ship sails through Halong Bay towards Sung Sot Cave.
• 14:00 – Guests have time to rest before visiting Sung Sot Cave. The visit includes a climb up steep stone steps to explore the cave’s chambers and distinctive rock formations.
• 16:00 – A tender takes guests to Titop Island. Guests can climb to the viewpoint for panoramic views of Halong Bay or swim at the beach.
• 17:30 – Guests return to Amanda Cruise for the sunset party and cooking class. Vietnamese tea or coffee is served on the sundeck, followed by a demonstration of how to prepare pho cuon, fresh rice noodle rolls.
• 18:30 – Happy Hour offers a complimentary drink with every two drinks purchased.
• 19:30 – A gala dinner is served on the sundeck, weather permitting.
• 20:30 – Evening options include a complimentary herbal foot soak, bamboo dancing, the “Footsteps of Heritage” Vietnamese costume show and squid fishing. Drinks at the Sky Bar and massage services are available at an additional charge. Overnight aboard Amanda Cruise.

DAY 2: TRINH NU CAVE – BA TRAI DAO BEACH – ME CUNG CAVE

• 06:15 – A morning Tai Chi session takes place on the sundeck.
• 06:30 – 07:00 – A light breakfast of tea, coffee, pastries and fruit is served.
• 08:30 – Guests board a day boat for a full-day excursion.
• 08:45 – The excursion visits Trinh Nu Cave, known for its local love legend and natural scenery. Guests can also kayak and swim in the surrounding area.
• 10:30 – The day boat continues to Ba Trai Dao Beach, with time for swimming, sunbathing or relaxing on the sand.
• 12:00 – Lunch is served aboard the day boat.
• 14:00 – Guests explore the stalactite formations of Me Cung Cave and learn about its geology. The visit also offers views of Me Cung Lake and Halong Bay from a higher viewpoint.
• 15:30 – Guests return to Amanda Cruise for a second night on board.

DAY 3: PEARL FARM AREA – HALONG BAY – HANOI

• 06:15 – A morning Tai Chi session takes place on the sundeck.
• 06:30 – 07:00 – A light breakfast of tea, coffee, pastries and fruit is served.
• 07:30 – Guests kayak in the Pearl Farm area, paddling among limestone formations and enjoying the scenery of Halong Bay.
• 09:30 – Guests return to Amanda Cruise, check out of their cabins and settle any additional charges, if applicable.
• 10:00 – An early buffet lunch is served in the restaurant on the second deck.
• 11:00 – Amanda Cruise arrives back at Tuan Chau Harbour.
• 11:30 – Return to Hanoi if you booked the transfer service.
• 15:00 – 15:30 – Drop-off at your address in Hanoi Old Quarter or the meeting point.

NOTE:

• The cruise itinerary may change due to weather and other conditions without prior notice. Swimming or kayaking may not be possible in bad weather.
• Wi-Fi is available on board, but connectivity may be limited due to the geography of Halong Bay.

• 1st Infant aged 0–3: Free of charge when sharing an existing bed.
• Second and subsequent infants aged 0–3: 75% of the adult price when sharing an existing bed.
• Children aged 4–8: 75% of the adult price when sharing an existing bed.
• Children aged 9 and above: Full adult price.
• Extra bed: An additional charge may apply if an extra bed is required or selected.

Exact rates and any applicable extra-bed charges will be shown in Price Details after selection.

Cancellation by Customer

• More than 15 days before arrival: Free of charge.
• Within 7 days to 15 days before arrival: 30% of total tour price.
• Within 3 days to 7 days before starting time: 50% of total tour price.
• Within 72 hours before starting time: 100% of total tour price.

Cancellation due to bad weather

• Have lunch onboard and without cruising: 35 USD/pax
• Have lunch onboard and using cruise for day cruising: Half price of 2 days 1 night itinerary
• 3 days 2 nights itinerary, but shortened to 2 days 1 night itinerary: Charged as 2 days 1 night itinerary
• Used transfer service: As transfer service rate