Ambassador Cruise

Ambassador Cruise — Itinerary

Previously known as President Cruise

Ambassador Cruise — 2 Days 1 Night

Day 1: Hanoi → Halong Bay

Morning: Pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter (extra fee). Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port, 1st Floor Terminal, Bai Chay. Board Ambassador Cruise.

Noon: Check-in ~12:15. Welcome drinks & briefing. Lunch served at 13:30 while cruising — pass Fighting Cocks Islet, Thien Cung & Dau Go Caves.

Afternoon: Visit Luon Cave — kayak (extra fee) or sampan boat. Continue to Sung Sot Cave — largest & most stunning cave in Halong Bay. Relax onboard: outdoor Jacuzzi pool, spa (extra fee).

Late Afternoon: Anchor at Coconut Tree Island. Afternoon tea on sundeck. Happy Hour & cooking class at Piano Lounge.

Evening: Seafood dinner. Live music (except Mondays). Squids fishing, spa, or relax. Overnight onboard. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Halong Bay → Hanoi

Morning: Tai Chi on sundeck. Coffee, tea & pastries. ~7:15 — Titop Island — hike to summit & swim. Return to Ambassador Cruise. Full buffet breakfast.

Check-out & Return: Settle bill, check out. Disembark Halong International Port. Transfer back to Hanoi — arrive ~15:30. Meals included: Breakfast

Ambassador Cruise — 3 Days 2 Nights Extended Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi → Halong Bay

Same as 2D1N itinerary: pickup, check-in, welcome drinks, lunch, Luon Cave, Sung Sot Cave, Jacuzzi, Happy Hour, cooking class, seafood dinner, live music, overnight. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Trinh Nu Cave → Trong Cave → Ba Trai Dao

Morning: Tai Chi on sundeck or Piano Lounge. Light breakfast. Transfer to Sunshine Cruise day boat. Kayak Trinh Nu Cave area; visit Trong Cave.

Afternoon: Vietnamese set-menu lunch on Sunshine Cruise. Swim in crystal-clear water at Ba Trai Dao Area. Pearl Farm visit — or Me Cung Cave if already visited. Afternoon tea with fresh fruit. Return to Ambassador Cruise ~16:00–16:30. Relax, sunset, cooking class, canapés.

Evening: Premium Gala Dinner on sundeck (dress code: smart elegant). Live music, drinks, squid fishing. Overnight onboard. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Halong Bay → Hanoi

Morning: Tai Chi on sundeck. Coffee, tea & pastries. ~7:15 — Titop Island hike & swim. Return to Ambassador Cruise. Full buffet breakfast.

Check-out & Return: Settle bill, check out. Disembark. Transfer back to Hanoi — arrive ~15:30. Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch

What Is Included

• Welcome cocktail upon embarkation
• All meals as listed: lunch, seafood dinner, breakfast, buffet, brunch, Gala Dinner
• Cruise briefing & safety instructions
• Entrance fees: Luon Cave, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, Trinh Nu Cave, Trong Cave, Ba Trai Dao, Pearl Farm/Me Cung Cave
• Sampan boat ride at Luon Cave
• Kayaking — Trinh Nu Cave area included; Luon Cave kayak extra
• English-speaking tour guide onboard
• Tai Chi session on sundeck each morning

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• Afternoon tea & fresh fruit service
• Happy Hour & cooking class at Piano Lounge
• Live music performance — except Mondays
• Sunshine Cruise day boat transfer for Day 2 exploration
• Access to outdoor Jacuzzi pool, elevator, restaurant, Piano Lounge, bars & sundeck
• Taxes, service charges & onboard insurance
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Not included: Hanoi pickup/drop-off transfer, kayak at Luon Cave, spa/massage, beverages outside listed service, tips, personal expenses, peak season surcharges

About Ambassador Cruise & Halong Bay

Formerly known as President Cruise

Ambassador Cruise — One of the Largest Vessels on the Bay

Ambassador Cruise stands among Halong Bay’s largest and most elegant vessels — a floating hotel with 46 stylish cabins and suites, accommodating up to 120 guests in spacious comfort. Every room features private balcony, air conditioning, en-suite bathroom with bathtub, and thoughtful amenities. An elevator ensures easy access across decks, while the outdoor Jacuzzi pool, Piano Lounge, fine-dining restaurant, and full-service spa combine to create a resort experience on the water. Ambassador Cruise does not just sail Halong Bay — it offers you a premium home from which to explore it.

Luon Cave — Calm Passage, Hidden Lagoon

Luon Cave is Ambassador Cruise’s first afternoon destination — a low, peaceful waterway best explored at a gentle pace. Choose your style: paddle your own kayak through still, glassy channels, or relax aboard a traditional sampan rowed by a local guide. As you glide beneath the rock arch, light softens and the world falls quiet — until you emerge into a hidden lagoon ringed by forested cliffs. It is quiet magic — and a perfect introduction to the bay’s quieter beauty.

Sung Sot Cave — The Greatest Wonder

Sung Sot — “Surprise Cave” — is Halong Bay’s largest and most spectacular cavern, a vast underground landscape where immense chambers open one after another, filled with stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years. Ambassador Cruise allocates ample time to explore its illuminated pathways — enough time to stand beneath the great stone domes and marvel at nature’s grandeur.

Titop Island — Iconic View & Emerald Shore

Titop Island offers Halong Bay’s most celebrated panorama: a gentle climb rewards you with a sweeping 360-degree view of thousands of limestone karsts rising from emerald water — the very image that has made Halong Bay a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Below, a sheltered crescent beach invites you to swim or lounge. Ambassador Cruise brings you here early in the morning — before the heat and crowds — giving you the summit almost to yourself.

Trinh Nu, Trong & Ba Trai Dao — Deeper Discovery

On the extended itinerary, Ambassador Cruise transfers you aboard Sunshine Cruise to quieter, less-visited reaches of the bay. Trinh Nu Cave — “Virgin Cave” — invites you to kayak close to towering cliff faces, seeing details larger vessels can never reach. Trong Cave offers its own quiet wonders. Ba Trai Dao — “Three Peaches” — is a sheltered stretch of white sand where crystal-clear water laps gently at the shore. Nearby, a Pearl Farm reveals the patience and care behind Halong’s shimmering treasures — or visit Me Cung Cave if you prefer another ancient cavern.

Elegance, Warmth & Connection

What makes Ambassador Cruise truly special is how it balances grandeur with warmth. Tai Chi at sunrise grounds you in the moment. The cooking class invites you to carry home a taste of Vietnam. Happy Hour and afternoon tea bring everyone together as the sun sets. Live music — when available — fills the Piano Lounge with rhythm and warmth. Evenings are gentle and social — over seafood dinner, over Gala Dinner on the sundeck, over squid fishing beneath brilliant starlight. These shared moments are what turn a trip into a memory — and Ambassador Cruise makes them all possible.

Practical Information

• Check-in: ~12:15 PM; boarding at Halong International Cruise Port
• Check-out: ~10:30 AM on final day
• Return to Hanoi: Approx. 15:30 PM
• Pickup: Hanoi Old Quarter — extra fee; Ninh Binh drop-off available ~$19/person one-way
• Kayak at Luon Cave: Extra charge; kayak at Trinh Nu included
• Live Music: NOT available on Mondays
• Children Policy: Under 4: $30/night sharing cabin; 4–11: 75% adult rate; 12+: full adult fare
• Extra Bed: $25 (2D1N) / $35 (3D2N); Baby cot: $10 / $15 — subject to availability
• Peak Surcharge: $50/person/night — 24 Dec, 31 Dec; $30 — Tet, national holidays
• Cancellation: >30 days: free; 30–11 days: 15%; 10–7 days: 30%; <7 days/no-show: 100%
• Program Changes: Schedules subject to change without prior notice
• Bad Weather Policy: Cancellation decision by Management Board of Halong Bay; alternative arrangement or refund offered per policy

Guest Reviews

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Ambassador Cruise is outstanding!”
“Jacuzzi pool was wonderful. Cabin spacious, balcony lovely. Sung Sot Cave breathtaking, Titop view unforgettable. Live music so relaxing. Book Ambassador Cruise!”
— Caroline, United Kingdom

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “3 days perfect pace”
“Sunshine Cruise day boat excellent. Ba Trai Dao Beach beautiful and quiet. Gala Dinner on sundeck unforgettable. Ambassador Cruise delivers true luxury with heart.”
— David & Linh, Canada

⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Elegant, spacious, great value”
“Everything ran smoothly. Note kayak at Luon Cave extra — clearly stated. Brunch delicious. Ambassador Cruise is one of the best on the bay.”
— Thomas, Germany