Private tailor-made journeys of a life time
Halong Bay
Launched in 2015
18 Cabin
from $194
US $155
Room with balcony
2
Ocean view
Double
25 m²
3
Ocean view
Triple
25 m²
3
Ocean view
Triple
25 m²
See Halong Bay in a unique way aboard the Silversea Cruise. We take you across the spellbinding seascape while giving you the option of how you would like to cruise. Our 3-day itinerary provides you with two alternatives and fully facilitates for each passenger’s individual choice. From the deck of the Silversea Cruise, Halong Bay is more open to you, we just bestow you with the autonomy we think every visitor to this UNESCO World Heritage Site should have.
On board the cruise itself, 18 cabins provide each of our passengers with total relaxation, with many containing private, furnished balconies. The top deck is an area of pure beauty and is the best place to find tranquility in the bay. Our many options for triple rooms put us in the category of one of the best Halong Bay family cruises around.
07:45 – The Silversea bus will find its way to your hotel and take you eastwards to Halong Bay.
12:30 – Relish the excited atmosphere as we board the Silversea Cruise for the first time.
13:00 – We will enjoy a delicious lunch and recline for an early afternoon of relaxation.
15:30 – Titop Island will be our first stop. There are many ways to enjoy the island across its beach, sea and stone staircase leading to its peak.
18:00 – We have a sunset party later on the top deck of the Silversea Cruise, where you can mingle with the other passengers and enjoy the sunset.
19:00 – A delightful dinner concludes the afternoon and brings about the evening.
20:30 – The evening is yours to do with as you wish. This could involve squid fishing, drinking at the bar or relaxing on the sundeck.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
06:00 – Begin the day with some tai chi on the sundeck as the new morning light shines across the Silversea Cruise. This is followed by a light breakfast below.
08:00 – We stop at the Surprising Cave, one of the most impressive caves in Halong Bay with a wealth of rock formations to marvel at.
09:00 – The Silversea Cruise will welcome us back on board for the last time as we continue sailing.
10:00 – On our return to the harbour, a cooking class is run by our chef and a brunch is served in the dining room.
12:30 – At the harbour, we leave the Silversea Cruise and sit back in the shuttle bus for the transfer back to Hanoi.
It was a pleasure to have you on board the Silversea Cruise and we hope that we have another chance to host you in the future!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
07:45 – Our bus will make its way around the Old Quarter, picking up passengers and transferring everyone to Tuan Chau harbour in Halong city.
12:30 – Our crew will welcome you on board the Silversea Cruise.
13:00 – We take lunch in the dining room as we cruise past the sea of limestone karsts outside.
15:30 – On Titop Island, we have the chance to swim and relax on the beach, while the more active passengers can hike to the top of the island for a great view of the bay around.
18:00 – Once we are back aboard the Silversea Cruise, we will enjoy fruits and drinks on the way to our overnight anchorage point.
19:00 – Take dinner in the restaurant as the night rolls in across Halong Bay.
20:30 – We have plenty of options for relaxation once dinner concludes. Try squid fishing or head to the bar for social drinks with old and new friends.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
06:00 – Head early to the sundeck to catch sunrise and join our tai chi class.
07:00 – Hot beverages, fruits and other breakfast essentials will be laid out in the dining room.
Option One: Second Night on the Silversea Cruise
08:15 – We jump into the day boat and head to the quieter areas of the bay.
09:30 – We can kayak around and through the Fairy Lake Cave, enjoying the sights of the enclosed lake on the other side.
12:00 – Back aboard the day boat we will enjoy lunch ahead of our tour of Tung Sau pearl farm, where we can learn more about one of Halong Bay’s most lucrative trades.
15:00 – We rejoin the Silversea Cruise and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of cruising.
19:00 – Enjoy dinner and the after-dinner activities that we will host on board.
Option Two: Second Night in the Sea-View Bungalow (No AC)
08:00 – We start the day at the Surprising Cave, one of the most impressive in Halong Bay.
09:30 – A cooking class back aboard the Silversea Cruise will come before we collect our luggage and head back to Tuan Chau harbour.
11:00 – We transfer to the scenic Cat Ba Island and then Nam Cat Island from here.
12:00 – You have a very relaxing afternoon ahead, starting with lunch. After this, there are opportunities to play football and volleyball on the beach, along with kayaking to discover the calm blue waters around the sandy island.
18:30 – Enjoy a barbecue dinner as you continue your relaxation into the evening. Your accommodation tonight will be a gorgeous beachside bungalow.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Silversea Cruise Itinerary
06:00 – If waking up on the Silversea Cruise this morning, enjoy the tai chi session atop the sundeck.
07:00 – A light breakfast in the dining room will come before we set sail.
08:00 – Take a walk around the magnificent rock structures of Sung Sot Cave, Halong Bay’s most impressive cavern.
10:00 – Our trip back to the harbour will be accompanied by a cooking class, followed by brunch.
12:30 – You will leave the Silversea Cruise at Tuan Chau Harbour and take your bus back to Hanoi.
Bungalow Itinerary
07:00 – Eat breakfast in the bungalow and take your last few hours on the island. We board the Silversea Cruise after this and continue sailing through the bay.
11:00 – A final cooking class and brunch will accompany our sail back to the harbour.
12:30 – We dock at Tuan Chau pier and take the awaiting bus back to Hanoi.
Thank you for joining this 3-day cruise around Halong Bay. It was an honour to have you on board and we hope to be able to repeat the journey with you soon!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
General Information
Shuttle bus pick-up point: Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House
Shuttle bus drop-off point: Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House
Check-in: 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Check-out: 09:00 AM
Bus pick-up time: 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Return Hanoi by bus: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Booking Policy
• 50 % of the total cost is required to secure the booking.
• The remaining balance is to be paid 15 days prior to the departure date.
• In some special cases, you will be required to pay the full cost or a number greater or smaller than the standard 50% to secure your booking.
• In some special cases, the deadline for payment will be required sooner or later than the standard 15 days prior to booking.
Cancellation by Halong Bay Management Board due to bad weather
If the cancellation is made by the Halong Bay Management Board, following policies will be applied depending on the time of cancellation.
• When a cancellation is made before departure date- check-in date (if no services have been used): 100% refund.
• When a cancellation is made during the trip (some services have been used such as transfer, food, some amenities, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
• When a cancellation is made before or during the departure date and the trip must be shortened from 2 nights to 1 night, 2 days 1 night trip, plus other used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
• The final cost will be confirmed by your consultant via email. In all cases, please contact us directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you!
Note: In case of a cancellation decision made by the Management Board of Halong Bay, an alternative travel arrangement will be made on request, or you will be refunded in accordance. In all cases, please contact our travel consultant via email or phone for support. We are always willing to provide you with any assistance you may need on or off board.
Cancellation by Customer
• More than 30 days prior to check-in (departure date): Free of charge
• From 30 to 16 days prior to check-in (departure date): 10% of total rates
• From 15 to 10 days prior to check-in (departure date): 20% of total rates
• From 9 to 5 days prior to check-in (departure date): 50% of total rates
• Less than 5 days prior to check-in (departure date): 100% of total rates.
• No-Show: 100% of total rates
*** Cancellation notice from customer must be sent to us via email. Refund will be processed between 10 -15 working days.
Important Notes
• PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
• In case of adverse weather conditions in Halong Bay, the cancellation will ONLY be made by the Halong Bay Management Board. Usually the announcement will be declared very close to or on the departure date and our refund policy will come into effect.
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