Ambassador Signature Cruise

Ambassador Signature Cruise — Itinerary

Ambassador Signature Cruise — 2 Days 1 Night

Day 1: Halong → Lan Ha Bay

Morning: Shuttle bus pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter hotel (extra fee). 2.5-hour drive to Halong International Cruise Port. Check-in at Ambassador’s Lounge ~11:30 AM.

Afternoon: Welcome onboard — welcome drink, safety briefing by Cruise Manager. Lunch served while cruising Lan Ha Bay. First stop: Viet Hai Village — learn local life, visit fish lakes, bee houses, ancient houses, try fish foot massage. Relax onboard option: homemade cakes, massage (extra fee), sundeck loungers. Cooking class + Happy Hour. Complimentary canapés at sunset.

Evening: Sumptuous dinner. Live music at Piano Lounge (drinks extra), squid fishing, or movies. Overnight onboard. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay → Halong

Morning: Tai Chi session. Light breakfast at Piano Lounge — coffee, tea, pastries. Visit Dark & Bright Cave — kayak (extra fee) or sampan boat exploration. Return to vessel. Full breakfast served.

Check-out & Return: Check-out 9:30–9:45 AM. Cruise back past limestone islets. Disembark Halong International Cruise Port ~10:30 AM. Transfer back to Hanoi — arrive ~15:30. Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch

Ambassador Signature Cruise — 3 Days 2 Nights Extended Itinerary

Day 1: Halong → Lan Ha Bay

Same as 2D1N itinerary: pickup, check-in, welcome drink, lunch, Viet Hai Village, cooking class, Happy Hour, canapés, dinner, live music, overnight. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Dark & Bright Cave → Trung Trang Cave → Cat Ba National Park

Morning: Tai Chi on sundeck. Light breakfast. Explore Dark & Bright Cave — kayak (extra fee) or sampan boat. Return to vessel. Full breakfast. 9:30–10:00 AM — bus transfer to Cat Ba Island. Visit Trung Trang Cave — largest natural cave on Cat Ba.

Afternoon: Lunch 12:00–13:30. Visit Cat Ba National Park — diverse flora & fauna. Return to Gia Luan Pier. Speed boat back to vessel. Relax: cooking class, Happy Hour, canapés.

Evening: Sumptuous dinner. Live music at Piano Lounge or squid fishing. Overnight onboard. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Lan Ha Bay → Halong

Morning: Tai Chi on sundeck. Light breakfast. Free time to enjoy bay views. Full breakfast 8:30–9:30 AM. Check-out & bill settlement at reception.

Disembarkation: Speedboat transfer to Halong International Cruise Port ~10:15–10:30 AM. Transfer back to Hanoi — arrive ~15:30. Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch

What Is Included

• Welcome drink upon embarkation
• All meals as listed: lunch, dinner, breakfast, full breakfast, brunch
• Cruise briefing & safety instructions
• Entrance fees: Viet Hai Village, Dark & Bright Cave, Trung Trang Cave, Cat Ba National Park
• Sampan boat ride at Dark & Bright Cave
• Tai Chi session on sundeck each morning
• Vietnamese cooking class
• Complimentary canapés at sunset
• Happy Hour discounts
• Bus transfer to Cat Ba Island & speedboat return
• 39 cabins & suites — private balcony/terrace, A/C, en-suite bathroom, premium bedding
• Piano Lounge with live music, restaurant, bar, sundeck
• 2 bottles of water in cabin daily
• Taxes, service charges & onboard insurance
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Not included: Hanoi shuttle bus ($30/person round-trip), kayak at Dark & Bright Cave (~460,000 VND), spa/massage, beverages outside listed service, tips, personal expenses, peak season surcharges

About Ambassador Signature Cruise & Lan Ha Bay

Ambassador Signature Cruise — 5-Star Lan Ha Bay Elegance

Launched July 2023, Ambassador Signature Cruise is the newest flagship of the Ambassador fleet — purpose-built to explore Lan Ha Bay, the quieter, greener neighbour of Halong Bay. Thirty-nine spacious cabins and suites range from 28sqm Balcony rooms to 35sqm Captain’s View Suites, every one with private balcony or terrace, premium bedding, marble bathroom, and thoughtful amenities. The vessel features an extra-large sundeck with plush loungers, opulent Asian-European restaurant, and an elegant Piano Lounge where live music fills the evenings. Unlike sister ships that sail busy Halong routes, Ambassador Signature Cruise heads 25km further — to Lan Ha Bay’s untouched coves and ancient communities — offering a truly peaceful escape.

Viet Hai Village — Life in the Green Valley

Viet Hai is Ambassador Signature Cruise’s first destination — a secluded farming community tucked deep within Cat Ba Island, reachable only by water. Here you wander along dirt lanes past fish ponds and wooden stilt houses, visit bee farms and centuries-old dwellings, and experience fish foot massage — a soothing local tradition. Children play in the lanes; elders sit and chat on doorsteps; the pace of life feels gentle and unhurried. Back onboard, homemade cakes and sunset canapés extend the warmth of the village into the evening.

Dark & Bright Cave — Light, Water, and Magic

Dark & Bright Cave is Lan Ha Bay’s hidden jewel — a low limestone passage that opens into a circular lagoon completely ringed by forested peaks. Ambassador Signature Cruise gives you choice: paddle your own kayak through still, glassy channels, or relax aboard a traditional sampan rowed gently by a local guide. As you glide through the dim, cool passage, the world softens — until you emerge into sunlight and the emerald lagoon spreads before you. It is quiet magic — and a perfect morning pause.

Trung Trang & Cat Ba National Park — Ancient Beauty

On the extended itinerary, Ambassador Signature Cruise brings you ashore to Cat Ba Island. Trung Trang Cave — the island’s largest natural cavern — winds deep into the hills, its chambers adorned with stalactites formed over millennia. Nearby, Cat Ba National Park protects one of the richest remaining tropical forests in northern Vietnam, home to rare langurs, diverse birdlife, and ancient trees. Walking its shaded trails, you hear the bay breathe from a different angle — from the mountains that guard it.

Elegance, Warmth & Connection

What makes Ambassador Signature Cruise truly special is how it balances grandeur with intimacy. Tai Chi at sunrise grounds you in the moment. The cooking class invites you to carry home a taste of Vietnam. Happy Hour and complimentary canapés bring everyone together as the sun dips low. Live music fills the Piano Lounge with warmth and rhythm. Evenings are gentle and social — over dinner, over songs, over squid fishing beneath brilliant starlight. Rated 9.8 Excellent from 178 reviews — Ambassador Signature Cruise does not just show you Lan Ha Bay — it makes you feel welcome here.

Practical Information

• Check-in: ~11:30 AM at Ambassador’s Lounge, Halong International Cruise Port
• Check-out: 9:30–9:45 AM (2D1N); 8:30–9:30 AM (3D2N)
• Disembarkation: ~10:30 AM; speedboat transfer included for 3D2N final day
• Return to Hanoi: Approx. 15:30 PM
• Shuttle Bus: $30/person round-trip — Hanoi Old Quarter pickup
• Kayak Fee: ~460,000 VND/kayak — Dark & Bright Cave
• Child Policy: Under 4: $30/night sharing cabin; 4–11: 75% adult rate; 12+: full fare
• Peak Surcharge: $50/person/night — 24 Dec, 31 Dec; $30 — Tet 2026 (16–19 Feb), Hung Kings, 30 Apr, 1 May, 2 Sep
• 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 Signature Cruise exceeded expectations!”
“Viet Hai Village was highlight — so authentic. Dark & Bright Cave by sampan pure magic. Sundeck huge and comfortable. Live music lovely touch. Book Ambassador Signature Cruise!”
— Caroline, United Kingdom

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Perfect 3-day escape”
“Cat Ba National Park beautiful and quiet. Trung Trang Cave impressive. Food delicious throughout. Ambassador Signature Cruise feels premium yet personal.”
— David & Linh, Canada

⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Elegant, peaceful, great value”
“Everything ran smoothly. Note kayak extra — clearly stated. Brunch delicious. Ambassador Signature Cruise is one of the best on Lan Ha Bay.”
— Thomas, Germany