Dragon’s Pearl Junk – Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise
Review
Days
2 days 1 night / 3 days 2 nights
Location
Bai Tu Long Bay
Explore the quieter waters of Bai Tu Long Bay aboard Dragon’s Pearl Junk, a traditional wooden boat with just 10 sea-view cabins. Choose a 2-day or 3-day cruise with limestone scenery, kayaking, cave exploration and a visit to Vung Vieng fishing village.
Dragon’s Pearl Junk at a glance
- Cabins: 10 total — 6 Deluxe Double and 4 Deluxe Twin; each cabin is 11 m² with sea-view windows and a private bathroom.
- Boat: Launched in May 2010; 29 m long and 6.9 m wide; three decks; traditional wooden junk style with two sails.
- On board: Indoor and outdoor dining areas, bar, sundecks and a crew of 16.
- Routes: 2 days 1 night or 3 days 2 nights in Bai Tu Long Bay.
Why sail with Dragon’s Pearl?
The small boat offers an intimate setting for couples, families and groups. Enjoy meals with bay views, relax on the sundecks and discover the limestone islands by kayak. The 2-day journey visits Thien Canh Son Cave and Vung Vieng fishing village; the 3-day journey adds Cap La, Hon Co and Cong Dam, including a beach BBQ lunch.
Itineraries and activities may change with weather and tidal conditions.
Room type & Price
Itinerary
Choose the 2-day/1-night or 3-day/2-night Bai Tu Long Bay itinerary below. Times and stops may change with weather, tide and local operating conditions.
- 08:20–08:45: Pick up from hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
- 11:30: Arrive at the Indochina Junk office; transfer to the port by buggy at 11:50–12:15.
- 12:30–13:00: Board Dragon’s Pearl Junk, enjoy welcome tea and a safety briefing.
- 13:15: Lunch as the boat cruises into Bai Tu Long Bay.
- 14:30: Explore Thien Canh Son Cave.
- 15:00: Kayak among limestone islands.
- 16:15: Cruise at sunset; join a Vietnamese banh xeo cooking demonstration at 17:15.
- 19:00: Dinner on board.
- 20:00: Relax or try squid fishing. Overnight on the bay.
- 07:00: Breakfast with tea or coffee on board.
- 07:45: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village by bamboo boat.
- 08:45: Return to Dragon’s Pearl Junk.
- 09:45–10:00: Check out of your cabin.
- 10:15: Lunch as the boat returns to port.
- 11:30: Disembark and travel to Yen Duc village.
- 13:00–13:45: Watch a traditional water puppet show.
- 16:00–16:30: Arrive back in Hanoi.
- 08:20–08:45: Pick up from hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
- 11:30: Arrive at the Indochina Junk office; transfer to the port by electric cart at 11:50–12:15.
- 12:30–13:00: Board Dragon’s Pearl Junk for welcome tea and a safety briefing.
- 13:15: Lunch while cruising Bai Tu Long Bay.
- 15:00–17:00: Kayak in the Cap La area, weather permitting.
- 17:15: Enjoy sunset from the sundeck.
- 19:15: Dinner on board.
- 20:30: Relax or try squid fishing. Overnight on the bay.
- 08:00: Breakfast on board.
- 08:45–10:15: Visit Thien Canh Son Cave and kayak around Hon Co.
- 10:30: Continue to Cong Dam beach.
- 12:30: Enjoy a beach barbecue lunch.
- 14:30: Return to Dragon’s Pearl Junk and continue cruising.
- 17:15: Join a banh xeo cooking demonstration.
- 19:00: Dinner on board.
- 20:30: Free time to relax or try squid fishing. Overnight on the bay.
- 07:00: Breakfast on board.
- 07:30–08:45: Explore Vung Vieng fishing village by bamboo boat.
- 09:00: Return to the junk.
- 09:45: Check out of your cabin.
- 10:15: Lunch on the return cruise.
- 11:30: Disembark and travel to Yen Duc village.
- 13:00–13:45: Watch a traditional water puppet show.
- 16:00–16:30: Arrive back in Hanoi.
Facility
10 Deluxe cabins
Indoor and outdoor dining
Bar and lounge
Sundecks
Included/Excluded
- Round-trip transfer between Hanoi and Halong (per itinerary)
- Welcome drink and accommodation in an air-conditioned Deluxe cabin with private bathroom
- Meals specified in the itinerary, including the beach barbecue lunch on the 3-day/2-night cruise
- Tea and coffee with breakfast
- English-speaking guide
- Kayaking, cave visits and Vung Vieng bamboo boat excursion as scheduled
- Yen Duc village water puppet show
- Personal expenses and drinks ordered separately
- Bank or card payment charges, if applicable
- Services not listed under Included
Cruise Information
Launch
2010
Cabin
10
Hull
Wood
Itinerary
Bai Tu Long Bay – Thien Canh Son Cave – Cap La – Cong Dam – Vung Vieng fishing village
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