2
Ocean view
Double/twin
27 m²
Lan Ha Bay
Launched in 2018
18 Cabin
The true beauty of the isolated Lan Ha Bay opens up from the deck of the Perla Dawn Sails. Our Luxury Lan Ha Bay Cruise offers you the utmost comfort and sublime service as it glides quietly past the limestone giants of Lan Ha, revealing a quiet, peaceful bay far removed from the bustle of Halong. Based on the traditional junk boat design, the sleek wooden aesthetic of the Perla Dawn sails gives you the most authentic experience possible, with its 18 cabins providing a first-class voyage and a chance for you to see some of Vietnam’s most magical scenery in complete opulence. Perla Dawn Sails is one of the newest cruises in Lan Ha Bay which is suitable for a group with kids, and also for couples with honeymoon time.
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09.00 – 09.30 Our bus will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and load your luggage onto the shuttle bus ahead of our drive to Hai Phong.
12.00 - 12.45 The Perla Dawn stands proudly in the harbour at Hai Phong. Board your new deluxe cruise and enjoy a welcome drink before you meander around the ship, discovering all of its wonderful offerings.
13.00 – 14.00 Start on a delicious lunch in the restaurant as you gaze through the floor-to-ceiling windows that open out onto the perfect Halong Bay scene.
15.00 – 17.00 The isolated Tra Bau area will be our first stop, providing us with many opportunities for kayaking and swimming in its serene waters. Fishermen living in an adjacent floating village will show us the ancient fishing techniques that they still use today.
17.00 – 18.45 A brilliant red sunset will descend behind the forested mountains, backlighting its trees and creating a very special scene. Share any new photos you have taken with old and new friends at the bar during Happy Hour. Watch the chef put on a masterful cooking display for us, displaying Asian culinary techniques that you can take back home.
19.00 Night descends on Lan Ha Bay as you sit down for your sumptuous dinner in our gleaming restaurant. A live musical performance will follow this, in turn, followed by an evening at your leisure. You can try squid fishing under a star-speckled sky or head to the spa for a relaxing massage (available upon request).
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
06.00 – 06.45 We will hold a Tai Chi session on the sundeck for anyone looking to wake up their mind and body amid the panoramic surrounds of Lan Ha Bay’s new pink dawn.
07.10 – 08.45 Head downstairs afterwards for a light breakfast, after which we cruise over to the Dark and Bright caves, two watery corridors with hanging stalactite roofs. We will take a bamboo boat ride through these most magical cave systems that open up onto lakes enclosed by tall limestone karsts.
09.10 – 11.30 Returning to the Perla Dawn, you have time to snap the last of your photos on the cruise back to the harbour, indulging in a wonderful buffet brunch on the way.
11.30 – 12.00 The crew will wave you off the Perla Dawn as you climb into the shuttle bus to head back to Hanoi, where we should arrive at around 14.00- 14.30.
Perla Dawn would like to extend our warm gratitude for selecting our esteemed company as your tour provider through Lan Ha Bay. It was a pleasure to serve you and we hope to have the same privilege at some point in the future.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
09.00 – 09.30 Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and shuttle you to Hai Phong city.
12.00 - 12.30 We board the Perla Dawn Sails from Hai Phong city and enjoy a welcome drink while we listen to the captain’s introduction and safety briefing.
13.00 – 14.00 As we set sail into beautiful Lan Ha Bay, a decadent lunch will be served in our restaurant. The unique limestone karsts will glide past the floor-to-ceiling windows of the restaurant.
15.15 – 17.15 Our first activity will be kayaking around the secluded Tra Bau area, but there will be plenty of time to jump into the tranquil water for a swim as well. We will meet fishermen from a nearby floating village who will show us the ancient fish farming techniques that support their sacred way of life.
17.00 – 18.45 Get your cameras ready when we get back to the boat; with any luck, we’ll see a magnificent red sunset over the bay. Share your pictures with new friends at the bar, where we will have buy one get one free on selected drinks. A cooking demonstration provided by our chef is a good way to take something memorable and practical back home; he will be showing us how to create some of Vietnam’s world-famous cuisine.
19.00 A delicious dinner will be served as the night rolls in across the bay. Listen to live performances of soulful traditional music under the light of a starry sky and socialise with new and old friends. We have squid fishing available for anyone wanting to try a new experience or perhaps a relaxing spa and massage treatment, which is available upon request. We will be staying overnight in a secluded spot.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
06.30 – 07.00 Anyone out of bed early can make their way to the top deck where we will be doing a revitalising Tai Chi session in the new morning light of Lan Ha Bay.
07.15 – 08.30 Have a gorgeous breakfast in our elegant restaurant before we transfer to the day boat for our excursion to Cat Ba Island.
09.00 – 11.00 We head out into rural Cat Ba around Viet Hai Village. We will do a short trek through the rainforests surrounding the village, keeping an eye out for langurs and the other exotic animals and plants of Cat Ba Island. We will transfer to bicycles and take a scenic ride in between the various lush rice paddies tilled by farmers on a daily basis.
12.00 – 13.30 A large lunch will be a welcome sight once we return to the day boat. Share new pictures and relax ahead of the afternoon’s activities.
13.30 - 15.30 We set sail for Ba Ham lake; a stunning area of utter serenity; a large body of water enclosed on all four sides by vertical cliffs and accessible only by rowing boat through a tunnel. Here we will kayak and swim in the clear water, looking out for shoals of colourful fish below.
16.00 Rejoin the Perla Cruise and freshen up for dinner. The bar will re-open with another happy hour offer.
19.00 Eat an expertly crafted dinner in the restaurant, after which you are free to enjoy the evening at your leisure until you retire to your cabin for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06.00 – 06.30 It’s the last chance for anyone interested in the ancient martial art of Tai Chi to give it a go on the upper deck.
07.00 – 08.00 A light breakfast will be laid out for you; eat it while soaking in the enchanting morning atmosphere of Lan Ha Bay.
08.15 – 08.45 We head to the Dark and Bright Cave on a bamboo rowing boat for an exploration of the two contrasting cave systems.
09.00 – 11.30 Back on the Perla Dawn Sails, you will check out of your room and say goodbye to the crew, enjoying your final meal on board with an elaborate buffet lunch.
11.45 – 12.00 We will disembark from the Perla Dawn Sails and take you back to Hanoi, where we will arrive at around 14.30.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Fattybum2010
MalaysiaWe had travelled with our 2 small kids that made us a bit worried before the trip. However, we had a great choice to join Perla Dawn Sails. The boat ship facilities were new & good & the cabin was spacious. But what we loved most was the services that all staffs on the cruise gave us. They always helped us to take care our kid during the excursions, even at breakfast, lunch or dinner time, or at anytime we needed their help. My daughter loved Bich for her kindness and friendliness. I was very glad to see that my easy-to-be-shy little boy was opened to play with his “friends” on the cruise. There was no issues or worries during the time we on the cruise. About safety onboard, life jackets were always ready for both adults and kids. The cruise is in a traditional & pristine character that we loved very much. Thanks you for all!
Eiretrina
BelgiumThis was our first time we visited Halong Bay on a cruise. The booking process was smooth. The itinerary was perfect and very suitable for those who want to have relaxed time. To be honest, I must say that the crews helped us get a memorable trip, especially for our kids. They played with the staffs as friends. Before the trip, we had worried that we might need to take much care to our kids (3 & 6 yo only), but all were okay because we get much help from the staff for 2 days 1 night onboard. We wish we have booked for 3 days 2 nights rather than only 2 days itinerary. Our kids didn’t want to leave Perla Dawn after we finished the itinerary. We will return soon. Thank all staffs, esp Bic, for all your help. We miss u!
sampath10
AustraliaWe had the first class cabin among 18 cabins of Perla Dawn Sails. Our cabin was on the 2nd deck with a private balcony and 02 sun chair lougues. We started from Hanoi and got on the cruise around noon on the first day and returned the dock at noon of the next day. We had seen got closer to the real rock formation in Halong Bay. Halong Bay is truly unique and spectacular. We could enjoy it for hours. 24 hours here was not enough for us. We had 4 great meals (1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner). We also had swimming. The water was rather cold in the winter, so there was not many people swam. We joined squid fishing at night, did Tai Chi exercises in the early morning and cooking class to learnt how to make spring rolls. We also liked the performance traditional Vietnamese music by Mr. Happy with his special instruments, and would like to say thank you to Bic for her enthusiasm.
Anthony C
United StatesBich was the cruise manager, Lucky was our waitress, Harry was our tour guide and Happy was the musical artisan. All of them made our trip with Perla Dawn Sails. All activities were followed as in the itinerary on the website. We were being rowed by the local on a sampan boat to visit beautiful caves, also did kayaking around the fish farm and fish squid at night – I had caught a squid after more than 30 minutes. During the dinner, there was a person who celebrated her 24th birthday and they invited all guests on the cruise to join them together. What a wonderful dinner time! We loved Perla Dawn and would like to back again in the next trip to Vietnam.
Fiona F
United StatesWe loved the cruise itinerary with Perla Dawn Sails. This was the highlight of our trip to Asia Tour. We had an upgrade from Junior Suite to the cabin on the second floor, which was a huge room and we could see the islets of Halong Bay floating by. The crews were friendly, helpful and very professional with all were well-organized. Special thanks to Bich – our tour guide. She was a fabulous tour guide. Bich gave us so many information about Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay history. She also took care all clients very well. We love cooking demonstration time when we leant to make spring rolls and enjoyed our handmade dish. We also joined small bamboo boat to watch Dark & Bright Cave. Bich shown us the moneys playing on the rock mountains and we took some beautiful pictures. We loved the way to see the nature. The food we ate was great. We also tried massages services. The cabin as I said was spacious and clean. Highly recommend to anyone who are looking for a great cruise in Halong Bay.