2
Ocean view
Double/twin
16 m²
Bai Tu Long Bay
Launched in 2014
11 Cabin
At Garden Bay Luxury Cruise, we provide a unique local essence to everything we do. It is the connection between our crew, it is the distinctive itinerary, it is the delicious local seafood we serve, it is the oriental wooden heart of our ship. The most authentic experiences are always the best.
On a Garden Bay Luxury Cruise, we are always at your call. Our staff are always willing to assist you while simultaneously understanding your needs for privacy. They have local roots and they know Halong Bay like a home; its magical aura is a feeling that our crew are always eager to share.
We take you on the route-less-travelled to Bai Tu Long Bay. There are quiet, secluded areas all over Halong Bay and sharing their secretive wonder with you is a dream come true for us. We eschew the standard route and take you to places you will not have heard of, areas known only to the locals, revelling in the tranquil and genuine nature of Halong Bay.
With just 11 cabins, this small-to-medium cruise focuses on the personal touch, with an itinerary that gives you lots of time to do as you please. We treat you as an individual at Garden Bay Luxury Cruise, and you will receive the same respect we show to the legendary Halong Bay.
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07.15 We will meet you at your hotel lobby in the morning, packing your bags onto the bus before transferring you in our luxury van to Ha Long City.
12.00 At Hon Gai Harbour you will be given a welcome drink and introduced to the Garden Bay Luxury Cruise.
13.00 Check into your lavish accommodation as we begin our cruise through Bai Tu Long Bay. A full set menu lunch is served to you in the dining room as the jewels of Bai Tu Long Bay’s green islands scroll past outside.
15.00 Choose between a kayak and a sampan boat steered by a local as we head out into Vung Vieng Fishing Village, one of the many communes of people who still live in Halong Bay.
16.30 Our next stop in Ban Chan, a wonderful, sandy beach with clear waters. We stop here for a while to soak up the serenity.
17.30 Mingle with other guests at the Sunset Party, where you can discuss the day’s events as you enjoy a cocktail. The Garden Bay Luxury Cruise drops anchor at the quiet Cong Dong area for the night.
19.30 Indulge in a full barbecue dinner laid out in the dining room as the last of Bai Tu Long Bay’s light dips behind the limestone mountains.
21.00 Feel free to head to the bar for social drinks after dinner, or alternatively, you can try a great Vietnamese pastime, karaoke with the crew. Otherwise, we have squid fishing and board games for anyone who doesn’t feel like retiring to their room early.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
06.30 Start the day in the most Asian way possible, with the ancient art of Tai Chi on the sundeck with our onboard Tai Chi Sifu (teacher).
07.15 Pulling up anchor as you enjoy a light breakfast, we head towards Hon Co Island. This is where we will find the Thien Canh Son Cave, with its various illuminated rock formations and a staircase leading to a wonderful viewing platform.
09.30 Stepping back aboard the Garden Bay Luxury Cruise for the last time, we have a fruit carving demonstration put on by our masterful chef.
10.30 Fill up on the brunch we have available and step outside afterwards to soak up the last straggles of Bai Tu Long Bay’s magic on the cruise back to the pier.
11.45 Wave goodbye to the crew as you disembark the Garden Bay Luxury Cruise and climb into the bus for the return trip to Hanoi, where we will arrive at about 16.30.
Thank you so much for selecting the Garden Bay Luxury Cruise for your Bai Tu Long Bay 1 night trip. We hope to see you back in Vietnam soon!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
07.15 We will drive you the 3.5 hours from Hanoi to Halong Bay, picking you up from your hotel in the early morning.
12:00 You will board the Garden Bay Luxury Cruise and receive a welcome drink as you check in.
13.00 Have a set menu lunch in the dining room as we cruise past the many iconic mountains of Bai Tu Long Bay.
15.00 Discover the local lifestyle at Vung Vieng Fishing Village with a ride on a bamboo boat, or instead opt to kayak around yourself.
16.30 We head to Ban Chan, a secluded Halong Bay beach with swimming and relaxing opportunities on its quiet sands.
17.30 We will have a sunset party on the upper deck where passengers are encouraged to mingle and chat about the day’s events. We will dock the Garden Bay Luxury Cruise at the Cong Dong - Cong Do area.
19.30 There will be a full barbecue dinner laid out in the restaurant.
21.00 We have a large variety of drinks at the bar for afterwards. If not that, then maybe give karaoke or squid fishing a go before retiring to your beautiful Halong Bay accommodation for the night.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
06.30 Wake up to Tai Chi upstairs with a wonderful sunrise in the background.
07.15 Have a breakfast of coffee, tea, pastries, cereals and fruits before boarding the day boat to reach the more modest destinations that the Halong Bay junk cannot.
09.30 We head to the Cap La area and have a truly unique experience as we learn to fish with a local fisherman, learning about life in Halong Bay as we do so.
11.00 Take the time to relax on the sundeck of the day boat until we have a lovely grilled seafood lunch a 12.00.
13.30 Swimming and kayaking excursions are available in the stunning Cap La area.
15.30 We will return to the Garden Bay Luxury Cruise for a relaxing afternoon. Socialise in the bar or on the sundeck, or just unwind by yourself in your cabin.
19.00 Dinner will be another enchanting affair in the restaurant as the sun sets behind the Halong Bay islands. Feel free to relax at your leisure onboard afterwards.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06.30 It is your last chance for Tai Chi upstairs on the sundeck.
07.15 Enjoy a light breakfast on our way to the Hon Co area; famous for the Thien Canh Son Cave and its various rock formations in the shape of different animals.
09.30 We will explore the cave before returning for the last time to the Garden Bay Luxury Cruise for a pretty fruit carving demonstration.
10.30 The last bit of stunning Halong Bay scenery will glide past as we enjoy an early lunch.
11.45 Board the bus from Halong Bay to Hanoi at Hon Gai Harbour, waving goodbye to your crew as you do so.
16.30 We will arrive back to Hanoi at around 16.30 and drop you off your hotel. Thanks for choosing the Garden Bay Luxury Cruise for your Halong Bay 3 day 2 night cruise, we hope to serve you again soon!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Notes: Our itineraries are subject to change depending on weather conditions and changes in authority management.
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