Erina Cruise offers two-day and three-day journeys through Lan Ha Bay aboard a ship with 30 cabins. Private balconies, large windows and en-suite bathrooms with bathtubs bring the bay scenery into each stay. Accommodation ranges from double and twin suites to family rooms and larger suites for couples or groups.
The first-deck restaurant serves Vietnamese and Western cuisine, while the lounge and Skybar on the third deck provide places for drinks and sunset views. A rooftop sundeck hosts morning Tai Chi, and a shared Jacuzzi pool offers another way to relax between excursions. Kayaking, swimming, Vietnamese cooking demonstrations and optional squid fishing complement the journey. The longer itinerary adds a day-boat excursion to Viet Hai Village and Ba Trai Dao. Spa treatments are available at an additional charge.
08:45 – 09:15 – Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for transfer to Halong (applicable to guests booking our transfer service).
12:00 – 12:30 – Guests arrive at the Erina Cruise waiting lounge at Lot 36, Tuan Chau Harbour, for check-in.
12:30 – 12:45 – A tender boat transfers guests from Tuan Chau Harbour to Erina Cruise.
13:30 – Lunch is served in the restaurant as the cruise travels through the bay.
14:00 – Guests check into their cabins and have time to settle in.
15:30 – 17:00 – Guests explore the Tra Bau area by kayak or enjoy a swim, weather permitting. Guests who prefer to stay on board can relax in the Jacuzzi on the third deck.
18:00 – A sunset party offers cakes, fruit and tea. Guests can join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration, enjoy Happy Hour offers or relax with views across the bay.
19:30 – Dinner is served in the restaurant.
20:30 – The evening is free for squid fishing or relaxing on board. Overnight aboard Erina Cruise.
06:00 – Morning Tai Chi takes place on the sundeck.
07:30 – 08:30 – Breakfast is served in the restaurant.
08:45 – Guests transfer to a day boat for a full-day excursion through Lan Ha Bay towards Viet Hai Village. Swimwear, comfortable shoes and any essentials for the day should be taken along, as guests return to Erina Cruise in the late afternoon.
10:30 – 12:00 – Guests explore Viet Hai Village by bicycle or electric car, with time to enjoy its rural scenery and learn about local life.
12:00 – 12:20 – Lunch is served on the day boat.
13:30 – 14:00 – A kayaking excursion explores the limestone islands and sheltered waters of Lan Ha Bay.
15:00 – 15:30 – The excursion continues to the Ba Trai Dao area for swimming and time to enjoy the scenery, weather permitting.
16:30 – 17:00 – Guests return to Erina Cruise and relax on board.
18:00 – The sunset party and Vietnamese cooking demonstration take place on board, with Happy Hour offers at the bar.
19:30 – Dinner is served in the restaurant.
20:30 – The evening is free for relaxing on board or trying squid fishing before a second night aboard Erina Cruise.
06:00 – Morning Tai Chi takes place on the sundeck.
07:30 – 08:30 – Breakfast is served in the restaurant.
08:45 – 10:00 – Guests travel by tender to the Dark & Bright Cave area, then explore the scenery in a bamboo boat rowed by local residents. Guests can also choose to stay on board and relax.
10:00 – Guests return to Erina Cruise and prepare for check-out.
10:30 – Guests check out of their cabins and return the keys to reception. Luggage is placed outside cabin doors for collection, while valuables remain with guests.
10:45 – Lunch is served in the restaurant as the cruise returns towards the harbour.
11:45 – Guests leave Erina Cruise by tender for the return journey to Tuan Chau Harbour.
12:30 – Arrive at Lot 36, Tuan Chau Harbour. Return to Hanoi if you booked the transfer service.
15:00 – Approximate drop-off at your address in Hanoi Old Quarter or the meeting point.
NOTE:
Exact rates and any applicable extra-bed charges will be shown in Price Details after selection.
Cancellation by Customer
Cancellation due to bad weather
If the cruise is cancelled due to bad weather and guests must return directly to Hanoi from the harbour, a full refund will be provided.
If guests are informed of the cancellation on arrival at Tuan Chau Harbour and a day trip is permitted, the cruise operator will arrange a day trip at the following rates:
Boat trip, including lunch: USD 80 per person.
Round-trip transfers between Hanoi and Tuan Chau: USD 30 per person.
If bad weather requires the 3-day/2-night cruise to be shortened, the following charges apply:
If the cruise continues until 17:00 on the second day: 75% of the 3-day/2-night tour price.
If the cruise ends after completing the 2-day/1-night itinerary: The 2-day/1-night tour price applies.
