Diana Cruise – Luxury Cruise in Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi Diana Cruise: a quieter way to see Halong Bay Diana Cruise is an all-suite cruise ship sailing from Tuan Chau Harbour into Lan Ha Bay, the quieter extension of Halong Bay. Compared with the classic Halong Bay route, Lan Ha Bay has fewer boats, calmer water and the same limestone karsts, so it suits travellers who want scenery without the crowds. Guests choose between a 2-day 1-night and a 3-day 2-night cruise, both departing from Hanoi with a round-trip transfer. Why travellers choose Diana Cruise:
Diana Cruise – Luxury Cruise in Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi Diana Cruise 2 days 1 night Day 1: Hanoi – Tuan Chau – Bright Cave – Lan Ha Bay Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (07:40–08:30), then drive to Halong. Welcome aboard at Tuan Chau Harbour around 11:45 with a welcome drink and safety briefing. Enjoy lunch on the 4th deck while the ship cruises into Lan Ha Bay, the quieter extension of Halong Bay. In the afternoon, visit Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayak and swim at Tra Bau. Evening brings happy hour and a pool party on the sundeck, a cooking class, a premium seafood signature dinner, and time on board for squid fishing, cocktails, a spa treatment or stargazing. Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Tuan Chau – Hanoi Tai Chi on the sundeck at sunrise, light breakfast, tea ceremony and brunch on the 4th deck. Disembark at Tuan Chau at 10:30 and transfer back to Hanoi, arriving around 15:00–15:20. Included: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi transfer, suite accommodation, lunch, dinner, light breakfast and brunch, welcome drink, entrance and sightseeing fees, kayaking and local bamboo boat, cooking class and sunrise Tai Chi, English-speaking guide, fishing equipment, on-board insurance. Not included: Drinks, tips for guides and drivers, personal expenses. Diana Cruise 3 days 2 nights Day 1: Hanoi – Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Bright Cave Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (07:40–08:30) and drive to Halong. Welcome aboard at Tuan Chau Harbour around 11:45, then lunch on the 4th deck while the ship cruises into Lan Ha Bay. In the afternoon, visit Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayak and swim at Tra Bau. Evening brings happy hour and a pool party, a cooking class and a premium seafood signature dinner. Day 2: Viet Hai Village – Ba Trai Dao – On board Tai Chi and light breakfast, then take the day boat between islands, islets and hidden beaches. Cycle 4 km to Viet Hai village, hidden in the jungle of Cat Ba National Park, and have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, kayak and swim at Ba Trai Dao, then return to Diana Cruise for happy hour, a cooking demonstration, dinner and an evening on board. Day 3: Lan Ha Bay – Tuan Chau – Hanoi Optional Tai Chi, light breakfast, tea ceremony and brunch on the 4th deck. Disembark at Tuan Chau Harbour at 10:30 and transfer back to Hanoi, arriving around 15:00–15:20. Included: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi transfer, suite accommodation, all meals on the itinerary, welcome drink, entrance and sightseeing fees, kayaking, bamboo boat and day boat, cycling to Viet Hai village, cooking class and sunrise Tai Chi, English-speaking guide, on-board insurance. Not included: Drinks, tips for guides and drivers, personal expenses. Which cruise suits you? Choose 2D1N if you want a short, relaxing escape from Hanoi. Choose 3D2N if you also want to cycle, visit a village and kayak at Ba Trai Dao.
Diana Cruise – Luxury Cruise in Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi Where does Diana Cruise sail? Diana Cruise sails in Lan Ha Bay, the quieter extension of Halong Bay, departing from Tuan Chau Harbour. How is Lan Ha Bay different from Halong Bay? Lan Ha Bay has fewer boats and calmer water, with the same kind of limestone karsts, so the cruise feels more relaxed. Is the transfer from Hanoi included? Yes. The Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi transfer is included. Pick-up is between 07:40 and 08:30 at your Hanoi Old Quarter hotel. Guests staying outside the Old Quarter meet at Hanoi Opera House. What time do we get back to Hanoi? You disembark at Tuan Chau at 10:30 and arrive in Hanoi around 15:00–15:20. Should I choose the 2D1N or the 3D2N cruise? The 2D1N cruise covers Bright Cave, swimming at Tra Bau and a cooking class. The 3D2N cruise adds a day boat to Viet Hai village, cycling and kayaking at Ba Trai Dao. What meals are included? The 2D1N cruise includes lunch, dinner, light breakfast and brunch. The 3D2N cruise includes all meals on the itinerary. Drinks are not included, except the welcome drink. Do I need to tip? Tips for guides and drivers are not included and are optional.