



by Lux Cruises Vietnam
The Heritage Binh Chuan 2-Day 1-Night Boat Trip in Lan Ha Bay takes place in the Cat Ba Archipelago near Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. The 48-hour cruise visits various locations around Lan Ha Bay, known for its beaches, secluded lagoons, coves, tropical forests, and lakes. Activities include swimming, kayaking, bamboo boating, caving, and squid fishing at different stops. Onboard facilities feature multiple bars and restaurants, including the Outdoor Lounge, Song Hong Lounge, Pool Bar, Le Tonkin Restaurant & Bar, and L’indochine Restaurant & Bar. Passengers can enjoy music, an art gallery, a gym, a swimming pool, a library, cookery demonstrations, and a Vovinam martial arts session with games. All cabins have private balconies with full ocean views and bathrooms equipped with bathtubs and showers. Meals include lunch, dinner, and breakfast. An English-speaking experience manager and cruise director are available throughout the trip. Additional inclusions are welcome drinks, fresh seasonal fruit, bottled water, free Wi-Fi, all sightseeing tickets, service charges, and government taxes. Transfers to and from the boat, airfare, visa arrangements, and personal expenses are not included.
Hotel Transfer and Lan Ha Bay Cruise
Guests are collected from their hotel and taken to Tuan Chau International Marina. At Heritage Cruises Lounge, they receive refreshments before boarding. After a welcome drink and suite check-in, lunch is provided at L’indochine Restaurant. The cruise navigates Lan Ha Bay’s limestone mountains near Cat Ba Archipelago, reaching Ba Trai Dao or Tra Bau if weather allows; this area marks the natural border between Halong and Haiphong provinces, where kayaking or swimming in the bay's clear water is available. Returning onboard, guests may relax with a cocktail while observing the sun setting over the Gulf of Tonkin. The afternoon includes tea and a Vietnamese cooking lesson. At 21:30, guests can view the bay from the top deck bar and participate in squid fishing; the bars stay open until late. Overnight is on the vessel.
Morning Vovinam, Cave Visit and Disembarkation
The day starts at 06:15 with a Vovinam session on the sundeck. At 06:45, a light breakfast is served on board. At 07:15, guests take a bamboo boat to visit Dark and Bright Cave to see the stalactites on the ceiling and experience the natural environment. Between 9:00 and 9:30, they return to the boat for checkout. At 10:00, brunch is enjoyed while cruising back to the mainland. At 11:00, guests arrive at Tuan Chau Marina and disembark. At 12:10, guests may relax in the lounge while waiting for pick-up. If limousine service is booked, a chauffeur will pick up guests at 14:00 to transfer them to their hotel in Hanoi.
240 min