Indochine Cruise, a member of the Indochina Sails cruise line, appeals to traditional-minded passengers seeking refined Indochine luxury. Its 43 spacious staterooms reflect French Indochine heritage with quaint wooden furnishings. Categorized into junior suite, suite, executive suite, president suite, and family triple cabins, each unit features a firm bed with luxurious linen, a large marble en-suite bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub, and an exterior balcony.
The upper-deck lounge is a perfect spot for sunbathers to enjoy cocktails and maintain their tans. Meanwhile, the late-night top deck bar and Tonkin restaurant adhere to a vintage colonial style and offer a selection of cocktails and imported wines. The 2-day voyage provides easy access to several tourist destinations, including Dark and Bright Cave and Viet Hai Village. Passengers have ample opportunities to experience nature and thrilling activities such as kayaking, cave visiting, biking, and squid fishing.
Phone: +84 982 661 133
Price range: $180 - $950
User rate:
- Launch Year
2019 - No. of Decks
4 decks - Cruise Length
77m
- Cruise category
- Number of Cabins
43 Cabins - Cruise Width
15m
- Cruise Capacity
110 Persons - Cruise Height
10m
RATE: This rate is quoted in USD per Cabin
| 2 DAYS PROGRAM | 1 May 2024- 30 September 2024 (Summer Promotion) | 1 January 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 & 1 October 2024 - 31 December 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRUISE RATE | Double Cabin | Single Cabin | Double Cabin | Single Cabin |
| Junior Suite | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Suite | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Executive Suite | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| TRANSFER | Shuttle Bus | Private Car | ||
| Hanoi-Halong Bay-Hanoi | 25/pp | 65/pp | ||
| Hanoi-Halong Bay-Airport | N/A | 75 /pp | ||
| 3 DAYS PROGRAM | 1 May 2024- 30 September 2024 (Summer Promotion) | 1 January 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 & 1 October 2024 - 31 December 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRUISE RATE | Double Cabin | Single Cabin | Double Cabin | Single Cabin |
| Junior Suite | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Suite | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Executive Suite | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| TRANSFER | Shuttle Bus | Private Car | ||
| Hanoi-Halong Bay-Hanoi | 25/pp | 75/pp | ||
| Hanoi-Halong Bay-Airport | N/A | 85/pp | ||
| Above Price Includes: | Excludes: |
|---|---|
| Welcome Drink Cruise Itinerary and Program In-house English-speaking Tour Guide Entrance and Sightseeing Fees Kayak Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C Luxury en-suite Bathroom 1 Vietnamese Lunch and Dinner (2 Vietnamese Lunch and Dinner for 3 Days 2 Nights) 1 International Breakfast (2 International Breakfast for 3 Days 2 Nights) Conference Equipment (charter) Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges | Bus round trip Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi Air tickets, transportation, and hotels Apply for a visa Massage services, Drinks Tips and personal expenses All other services not mentioned above |
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Dark & Bright Cave
8:00 - 8:30: We'll pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter by either a shuttle bus or a limousine, based on your preference, and transfer you to Halong Bay - an amazing wonder of the world with breathtaking natural landscapes.
Please note that this pick-up service is only available to guests who have booked the limousine or shuttle bus options.
The journey to Halong takes around 2.5 hours, so feel free to take a short nap during the ride.
Arrive at the waiting station for Indochina Sails - No.22, Port 2, Tuan Chau Pier - to begin the check-in process.
You will then be transferred by speedboat or tender to Indochine Cruise, where a warm welcome awaits you onboard. Enjoy a welcome drink while the cruise manager provides a briefing and safety introduction before you check-in to your luxurious cabin.
A set menu lunch will be served at the cruise restaurant as Indochine Cruise leisurely sails through the stunning Halong Bay.
In the afternoon, relax and take in the breathtaking scenery. The first destination to explore is the Dark and Bright Cave, a UNESCO Heritage site. You can experience kayaking or take a bamboo boat rowed by locals when visiting Bright Cave. It's also fascinating to interact with the ferrymen and hear interesting stories about the cave and ecosystem. After exploration, return to the Indochine cruise and anchor overnight. Join a cooking class organized by Indochine's Head Chef and learn the recipe for traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
Indulge in an incredible set menu dinner at the restaurant in the evening, adding another level of enjoyment to your experience. Afterwards, you will have free time for nightlife activities such as trying your luck with squid fishing, playing board games like cards or Parcheesi, or relaxing with a spa treatment. Meals served include lunch and dinner, with accommodation provided on the Indochine cruise.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Indochine cruise
Day 2: Cat Ba Island - Trung Trang Cave - Hanoi
Prepare for the second day with a light breakfast featuring coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries in the dining room of Indochine Cruise. Begin to awaken your senses with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck while taking in the breathtaking sunrise over Halong Bay.
Next, explore Trung Trang Cave, which boasts a majestic landscape with thousands of unique natural stalactites. You'll have the chance to witness the enchanting surroundings that provide an ethereal ambiance on land. Upon completion of your tour, it's time to head back to the cruise ship, pack your bags, and complete the check-out process.
Next, indulge in a delectable brunch buffet and settle any outstanding charges, if applicable. Then, bid farewell and express gratitude to the crew members before boarding the tender and returning to Tuan Chau Pier. Savor the breathtaking final moments of Lan Ha Bay as the cruise sails back to the pier. We anticipate arriving around 11:15.
In the afternoon, our shuttle service will transport you from Tuan Chau harbor to Hanoi. In the afternoon, our shuttle service will transport you from Tuan Chau harbor to Hanoi. In the afternoon, our shuttle service will transport you from Tuan Chau harbor to Hanoi. If you reserve our pick-up service, the shuttle will return you to Hanoi with an anticipated arrival time between 3:00 PM and 3:30 PM. Now, your trip has come to an end!
We want to thank you for selecting Travel Vietnam and hope to see you again in the near future.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: NA
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Dark & Bright Cave
If you book our transfer service, the driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter at 08:00 - 08:30, then transfer to the Wonder of the World with untouchable endless natural beauty - Halong Bay.
NOTE: This picking service is only for guests booking Limousine or shuttle bus options.
It takes around 2.5 hours to travel from Hanoi to Halong Bay, so you can have a short sightseeing or nap to prepare for a journey in Dragon Land. The driver will drop you off at Tuan Chau Port, then you complete check-in procedures before moving to the tender/speedboat to meet the Indochine Overnight Cruise.
The cruise team will welcome you warmly when you begin the journey onboard. Enjoy your welcome drink while listening cruise briefing and safety instructions. After that, a scrumptious lunch will be served onboard while the luxury Indochine Cruise departs in the heart of Lan Ha Bay. It’s time for you to fuel your energy and get ready for the afternoon adventure.
The first point in this voyage is Dark & Bright Cave (Also as known as Bat Cave). This cave is known for its stunning limestone structure at every turn and its interesting natural habitat. The best way to explore this cave is kayaking or bamboo sampan drive by local people through the tunnel, so you will spend most of your time relaxing and enjoying the quiet and natural place.
After the excursion, you'll return to the cruise to admire the glamorous Lan Ha sunset on the sundeck. Don't be missed this incredible moment! You will have a chance to participate in the Vietnamese cooking class to learn about Vietnamese cuisine and how to make some traditional food before dinner. It is worth trying to get a delightful cultural experience.
Subsequently, enjoy a fine-dining set menu onboard and relax leisurely in the middle of magnificent landscapes. You are also free to experience many fascinating activities onboard, such as board games like cards or Parcheesi or Massage Service. Or else you can try your luck by squid fishing. This is an intriguing activity onboard!
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Indochine Cruise
Day 2: Viet Hai Village - Tai Queo Cave Area - Ba Trai Dao Beach - Lan Ha Bay
Start a new day by joining Taichi class and let the fluid movements of this ancient practice awaken both body and mind. Then, recharge your energy with a nutritious breakfast before embarking on the morning excursion. The next destination of today is one of the largest fishing villages in Vietnam - Viet Hai Village. You will move to the tender or speedboat to travel to this peaceful village, where we will stroll around the idyllic enclave and see the fabulously rustic homes of the locals.
We then take our bicycles or electrical van onto village paths and head into some lush greenery for which Cat Ba Island is known. It is a nice way to know more about long-standing traditional cultural values and a history dating back more than a century.
After the morning excursion in Viet Hai Village, we'll come back to the cruise for the set menu lunch at about 12:00. Continue this remarkable journey by kayaking around Tai Queo Area, a tunnel cave to a lake like "Dragon Eye". A short exploration to have a glimpse of the majestic landscape of Lan Ha Bay with its wonderful Island and lake.
Then, the journey leads to Ba Trai Dao Beach, a place where untouched natural beauty reigns supreme. Here, you are free to swim and immerse your heart and soul in this beautiful clean area. After participating in various fascinating beach activities, please enjoy finger fruit dishes while cruising back on the Indochine Cruise. Indulge in a gastronomic delight with a sumptuous dinner at the exquisite luxury restaurant. As you dine, the ambiance of the restaurant transforms, taking on the allure of Wonderland under the cover of night.
After dinner, the evening unfolds with a range of engaging activities that allow you to make the most of your time onboard. You can choose to play board games (Card or Parcheesi), massage service, find out your fortune by squid fishing, or just simply chill out in your private room.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Indochine Cruise
Day 3: Cat Ba Island - Trung Trang Cave - Tuan Chau Port
A light breakfast will be served in the early morning with coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries. Let's join a Taichi class on the morning of the last day if you be missed on the second day. The last destination today is Trung Trang Cave, known locally as a "gold treasure" due to its wealth of unique and captivating features. Every step reveals mesmerizing formations and intricate details that have been sculpted by nature over countless years.
After visiting, it’s time to come back to the cruise after the exploration and finish packing the luggage and check-out process. Then, you can enjoy the brunch buffet in the dining room with Vietnamese and International dishes. After the meal, please pay the bill for the service onboard (if you have one). The luxury Indochine approaches the Tuan Chau Port leisurely. Let's have a last glimpse of the magical atmosphere of Lan Ha from the sundeck or through the window of the restaurant.
The ship gently docks around 11:00. Now, it’s time to say goodbye to Cruise Crew and disembark at Tuan Chau Pier.
NOTE: If you choose our transfer, the limousine will pick you up and transfer you to the final stop is your hotel in Hanoi, around 15:00 - 15:30.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: NA
Indochine Cruise has 4 decks with a variety of amenities that can contain up to 110 passengers onboard:
On the first deck, there is a Tonkin Restaurant with 12 Junior Suites or 6 Family Connecting cabins. Junior Suite has an area of 32m2 while the Family Connecting has a double atmosphere.
The second deck is where the spa, An Nam restaurant & main bar is located, while the remaining part is for the Junior Suite & 2 Executive Suites, which cover 54m2.
The third deck features a small plunge pool, the Cochinchine Lounge, and a gathering area of 8 Indochine Suite & 1 President Suite.
The fourth deck (sun deck) is for sunbathing, enjoying the panoramic bay view, and Taichi Class.
Executive suites
Executive suites are on second level with large balcony, king bed, standing shower and bathtub.
Cabin size: 54sqm
Bed size: Double Bed/2 Beds
Max People: 2 Adults
AMENITIES
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Telephone
- Bottled Water
- Seating Area In Room
- Safe
- Toiletries
- Hair Dryer
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Bathrobes
- Balcony
Suite cabins
Suite cabins are located on 3rd floor, with both standing shower and bathtub. The spacious cabin is ideal for honeymooners.
Cabin size: 42sqm
Bed size: Double Bed/2 Beds
Max People: 2 Adults
AMENITIES
- Air Conditioning
- Telephone
- Bottled Water
- Seating Area In Room
- Safe
- Toiletries
- Hair Dryer
- Shower
- Jacuzzi Bathtub
- Bathrobes
- Balcony
Junior suites
Junior suites are located on first and second level, featuring private balcony and standing shower.
Cabin size: 32sqm
Bed size: Double Bed/2 Beds
Max People: 2 Adults
AMENITIES
- Air Conditioning
- Telephone
- Bottled Water
- Seating Area In Room
- Safe
- Toiletries
- Hair Dryer
- Shower
- Bathrobes
- Balcony
Deposit & Payment:
- A deposit of 30% of the tour price per person by credit card or bank transfer plus bank charges is required upon confirmation of your booking (if this amount is less than US$ 500, the full payment will be applied).
- The balance will be paid 15 days prior to the check in date, or you can pay us upon arrival in cash or credit card when we meet in Hanoi.
- Deposit or full payment could be settled via our secured online payment system (SSL).
Cancellation & Refund:
• Cancellation will be charged as follow:
- From 1-5 cabins:
+ 15 days prior to the arrival: No charge.
+ From 14 to 10 days prior to the arrival: 50% of the total rate charged.
+ From 9 to 4 days prior to the arrival: 70% of the total rate charged.
+ Less then 4 days prior to the arrival: 100% of the total rate charged.
+ No-Show: Will be charged in full.
- More than 5 cabins and charter:
+ More than 45 days prior to the arrival: No charge.
+ From 45 to 31 days prior to the arrival: 25% of the total rate charged.
+ From 30 to 15 days prior to the arrival: 50% of the total rate charged.
+ From 14 to 7 days prior to the arrival: 70% of the total rate charged.
+ Less than 7 days prior to the arrival: 100% of the total rate charged.
+ No-Show: Will be charged in full.
• Cancellation must be sent to and confirmed by Vietnam Travel's cruise specialist in writing (by email or fax)
Child Policy:
- Only one child under 6 years old stays free of charge when using existing bed with two adults.
- Child rate applies from 6-11 years old:
+ Maximum one child below 12 years old is allowed to share existing bedding with adults. Child pays 75% of adult rate per person (double occupancy sharing).
+ Two children below 12 years old stay in a separate cabin. Each child pays 75% of adult rate per person (double occupancy sharing).
Other Policies:
- Check-in time starts at 12:30 PM. Check-out by 11:30 AM.
- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
- Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by the port authority.
- A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification/ passport are required upon check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Promotion or Early Bird comes with tight booking conditions and they will be notified separately by Vietnam Travel.
Notes: Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Halong. Thank you for your understanding.
