Elite of the Sea Cruise
Elite of the Seas is the newest 5 stars cruise on Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay. The cruise is designed based on the idea of contemporary, luxurious, quintessential style.
Elite of the Seas features 35 spacious rooms, all with private terraces & ocean views bathtubs. The fine dining restaurant, outdoor and indoor bar, wine and cigars cellar, mini golf course, open year-round large swimming pool, sauna spa & massage, fitness room, and children’s playroom will bring you the best vacation on the sea of Lan Ha.
The cruise offers diverse menus of Western food, famous Vietnamese traditional food served in BBQ, Buffet and A la carte
On the journey to discover Lan Ha Bay, the Elite of the Seas provides not only luxury cruise service but also fascinating experience on cruising Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay
- The newest 5 stars cruise on Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay
- 35 Spacious luxurious cabins equipped with modern furniture
- Each cabin has a private terrace & bathtub ocean view
- Complimentary: tea, coffee, fresh fruit, fresh flowers
- Kayaking/Bamboo boat to explore Lan Ha Bay
- Open year-round pool with infinity style, covered by teak flooring
- Wine & cigar cellar, mini golf course, fitness,…
- Fine dining cuisine of Vietnamese and Western-style
Room type & Price
Itinerary
- Pick up at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter area, heading to Halong on expressway 5B
- Arriving at Tuan Chau marina, transferred by speedboat to Elite of the Sea, welcome aboard the cruise.
- Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, and crew in the cruise briefing, and learn safety instructions.
- Set sail as lunch is served
- Join us for a typical lunch in the luxury dining room with an indoor or outdoor dining area.
- Check-in your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind
- Continue cruising through Con Vit islet, Thumb islet, and Gia Luan harbour which belonged to the Cat Ba area.
- Check-in your room
- Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi)
- Drop anchor, guests can choose kayaking or take themselves comfortably on a local bamboo boat rowed by the locals to explore the cave or stay on the main boat for swimming.
- Heading back toward the sleeping area
- BBQ dinner is served with a fresh food menu outside of the swimming pool area.
- After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at a panoramic bar with a seasonal pool view, at a wine and cigars cellar, or take one of our onboard activities: games, movies, squid fishing… or relaxing with massage services.
- Disembark from the cruise as our crew say farewell, back to Tuan Chau Marina by our speedboat
- Transfer to the shuttle bus
- Arrival back in Hanoi at approximately 15:30
08:45-09:00
Pick up at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter area, heading to Halong on expressway 5B
12:00 – 12:15
Arriving at Tuan Chau marina, transferred by speedboat to Elite of the Sea, welcome aboard the cruise.
12:15 – 12:30
Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, and crew in the cruise briefing, and learn safety instructions. Set sail as lunch is served
12:45 – 13:00
Join us for a typical lunch in the luxury dining room with an indoor or outdoor dining area. Check-in your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind
Continue cruising through Con Vit islet, Thumb islet, and Gia Luan harbour which belonged to the Cat Ba area.
14:00
Check-in your room
14:45 – 16:00
Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi)
Drop anchor, guests can choose kayaking or take themselves comfortably on a local bamboo boat rowed by the locals to explore the cave or stay on the main boat for swimming.
Heading back toward the sleeping area
Early evening
Summit on the sundeck for watching the sunset, and enjoy the Sunset party. It’s the ideal time to make acquaintance with new friends, share your travelling experience or simply watch the sunset or just relax in the seasonal swimming pool, or enjoy your time on our golf course or do the exercise in the fitness area.
18:00
Join us for a short class cooking demonstration. Our chef will guide you on how to make famous traditional Vietnamese spring rolls. Here you will understand the culinary culture of the Vietnamese
19:00
BBQ dinner is served with a fresh food menu outside of the swimming pool area.
After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at a panoramic bar with a seasonal pool view, at a wine and cigars cellar, or take one of our onboard activities: games, movies, squid fishing… or relaxing with massage services.
Overnight on board
6:30
Join us for a Tai Chi session on the sundeck for early riser. Tai chi helps improving your cardiovascular system and your night – time sleep. Or you can opt to do excercise in our gym.
07:30
Have light breakfast in a panorama view of the world heritage site. After breakfast, enjoy your free time on the boat. You can enjoy spa therapies, play board games, watching TV, etc.
10:00 – 11:30
Vietnamese buffet is served in our Cirrus Cloud restaurant. Then you can go back to your cabin to pack a small bag for the trip to the Viet Hai village, which is located on Cat Ba island.
13:15
Transferred by the speedboat heading to Viet Hai Village.
Afternoon:
Take the bicycle ride or relax on car to enjoy gorgeous sceneries along village roads and go through rain forests. We also visit a local family’s house to see the daily life of local people.
Back to the speedboat to continue cruising further in Lan Ha Bay.
15:00
Our speedboat will stop at a natural beach area for swimming. It’s the perfect time for you to take unique photo with the astounding scenery.
Early evening
Return the Elite of the Seas, take your free time to refresh or play some short gam e in our golf course or relax with massage services as we cruise to sleeping area. Dinner is served with different menu.
After dinner reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, swimming pool, wine and cigars cellar or enjoy the landscape of the bay at night. Relax with massage services. Take one of our on-board activities like squid fishing, watching movies in the restaurant.
Hot footbath with lemongrass and salt (optional)
Overnight on board
- Disembark from the cruise as our crew say farewell, back to Tuan Chau Marina by our speedboat
- Transfer to the shuttle bus
- Arrival back in Hanoi at approximately 15:30
Facility
Wine cellar & Cigars
Open kitchen
02 Bar
Mini golf course
Reception
Public restroom
Children’s playroom
Sauna, and Spa
Sundeck
Restaurant
Included/Excluded
- Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with multi A/C, marble bathroom, and finest bathroom amenities
- All meals on board: 01 set lunch, 01 fine dining BBQ swimming pool dinner, 01 light breakfast and 01 Vietnamese menu brunch
- Tender/speedboat transfer
- Welcome drink
- Live Music
- Cookery demonstration
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Tai chi, games, gym, swimming pool and library
- Beach activities such as kayaking, bamboo boating, caving, squid fishing
- Internet wifi in the cabin, Satellite – HD LED TV
- Fishing and golf equipment
- English speaking guide
- On board insurance and service charges
- Beverages
- Luxury Transfer service
- Tips and other personal expenses
- VAT
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
NOTES
About the cruise program & activities
- The itinerary can be changed without prior notice.
- The timing of this itinerary is estimated, the exact time will be informed on a cruise before departure time.
- All activities are included and optional. You can stay on the boat and relax instead of joining outside activities.
About food & beverage on board
- All meals onboard as clearly stated in the program.
- Standard menus onboard are served for all customers. If there is an unusual food request, please inform us at least 24 hours before departure.
Personal documents and belongings
- Not to be missed: Invalid ID card/Passport (necessary for check-in)
- Advisory outfits: sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, sneakers, swimming suite
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