Capella Cruise

Capella Cruise — Itinerary

Capella Cruise — 2 Days 1 Night

Day 1: Halong Bay → Lan Ha Bay → Frog Pond (Ao Ech)

Noon — 11:45–12:00: Warm welcome at Tuan Chau Marina. Check-in & tender transfer to Capella Cruise. Buffet lunch at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant — vegetarian & special diets available.

Afternoon: Capella Cruise anchors at Ao Ech (Frog Pond Area). Enjoy seasonal swimming pool, jacuzzi, floating ocean pool, inflatable water slide & kayaking. Alternatively, sunbathe on Ocean Sky sundeck or play mini-golf. Sunset Happy Hour — Buy 2 Get 1 Free drinks at Spirit of the Sea Lounge & sundeck. Complimentary canapés & exotic drinks while watching sunset. Join cooking demonstration guided by onboard chefs.

Evening: Fine dining fusion feast — seafood & 5-star dishes at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant. Evening activities: casino games at Cigar & Poker Room, board games at Spirit of the Sea Lounge, or night squid fishing. Overnight in spacious cabin. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Dark & Bright Cave → Lan Ha Bay

Morning: Tai Chi on Ocean Sky sundeck. Superb breakfast served. Excursion to Dark & Bright Cave — explore by traditional rowing bamboo boat or kayak. Return to Capella Cruise — leisure time to sunbathe or relax onboard.

Noon: Check-out starts at 9:30 AM while Capella Cruise sails back. Buffet brunch served. Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina — journey ends approx. 11:00 AM. Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch

Capella Cruise — 3 Days 2 Nights Extended Itinerary

Day 1: Halong Bay → Lan Ha Bay → Frog Pond (Ao Ech)

Same as 2D1N itinerary: welcome, lunch, Ao Ech pools & activities, Happy Hour, cooking demo, fine dining, overnight. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay → Viet Hai Village → Ba Trai Dao Beach

Morning: Sunrise & Tai Chi session. Light breakfast. Speedboat to Viet Hai Pier ~8:00 AM. Explore Viet Hai Village by bicycle or electric car — meet locals, visit cave & lagoon, ancient house, try fish massage. Continue to Ba Trai Dao Beach — relax on pristine sand or swim in crystal-clear water.

Afternoon: Return to Capella Cruise. Lunch at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant ~13:00. Vietnamese Tea Ceremony experience. Happy Hour continues — Buy 2 Get 1 Free. Cooking class 18:00–18:45 if not joined Day 1.

Evening: Fine dining meal. Evening activities — poker, squid fishing, board games. Overnight onboard. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Dark & Bright Cave → Lan Ha Bay

Morning: Tai Chi on Ocean Sky sundeck. Superb breakfast. Excursion to Dark & Bright Cave — bamboo boat or kayak exploration. Return to Capella Cruise — leisure time.

Noon: Check-out at 9:30 AM. Buffet brunch served while cruising back. Disembark Tuan Chau Marina ~11:00 AM. Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch

What Is Included

• Welcome at Tuan Chau Marina & tender boat transfer
• All meals as listed: buffet lunch, fine dining dinner, breakfast, brunch
• Vegetarian & special diet menus available
• Access to Ao Ech Area — seasonal pool, jacuzzi, floating ocean pool, water slide, kayaks
• Mini-golf course & Ocean Sky sundeck access
• Sunset Happy Hour — Buy 2 Get 1 Free drinks
• Complimentary canapés at sunset
• Cooking demonstration / class with onboard chefs
• Tai Chi session on sundeck each morning
• Dark & Bright Cave — bamboo boat or kayak excursion
• Viet Hai Village — speedboat transfer, bicycle or electric car tour, fish massage
• Ba Trai Dao Beach access
• Vietnamese Tea Ceremony experience
• Evening activities — board games, squid fishing, poker room
• Access to Harmony of the Sea Restaurant, Spirit of the Sea Lounge & bars
• Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard

Not included: Shuttle bus from Hanoi, beverages outside Happy Hour, personal expenses, tips

About Capella Cruise & Lan Ha Bay

Capella Cruise — Luxury & Leisure on Lan Ha Bay

Capella Cruise redefines the Lan Ha Bay experience — blending premium leisure facilities, thoughtful cultural touches, and genuine hospitality. From the moment you are welcomed at Tuan Chau Marina until your final brunch on the return voyage, Capella Cruise feels less like a tour and more like a private retreat on the water. Pools, slides, jacuzzi, and mini-golf sit alongside Tai Chi, tea ceremonies, and authentic village visits — creating a journey that satisfies every mood and interest. Capella Cruise is where luxury meets nature, and where every guest finds their perfect pace.

Ao Ech — Frog Pond, the Bay’s Playground

Ao Ech, or “Frog Pond,” is Capella Cruise’s first anchorage — a sheltered, emerald-green bay ringed by forested karst peaks, calm and warm throughout the day. Here, Capella Cruise opens its full range of water facilities: a seasonal swimming pool, jacuzzi, floating ocean pool, and inflatable water slide bring joy to every age. Kayaks let you glide silently through hidden channels; the sundeck invites you to simply lie back and soak in the sun. As evening approaches, the atmosphere shifts — canapés appear, drinks flow at Happy Hour, and the sky turns deep orange over the Gulf of Tonkin. Ao Ech is where the fun begins — and Capella Cruise makes it unforgettable.

Dark & Bright Cave — Light, Water, and Wonder

Dark & Bright Cave is Lan Ha Bay’s most beloved natural treasure — a low limestone passage that opens into a hidden circular lagoon entirely enclosed by towering, tree-draped cliffs. Capella Cruise offers two ways to explore it: paddle your own kayak through the still, glassy water, or relax aboard a traditional rowing bamboo boat guided by locals who know every ripple and shadow. As you pass through the dim, cool tunnel, the world softens — then you emerge into sunlight, with the lagoon spreading green and bright before you. It is a moment of pure, breathless magic — and a highlight of every voyage with Capella Cruise.

Viet Hai Village — Timeless Life Deep in Nature

On the extended itinerary, Capella Cruise takes you further still — to Viet Hai Village, a secluded community nestled deep within Cat Ba National Park, reachable only by water. Ride a bicycle or glide quietly in an electric car along paths that wind through primeval forest and vast rice fields. Visit ancient homes built with materials gathered from the surrounding land, meet families who have lived here for generations, and try fish massage — a soothing, unusual local practice. Every step feels like a gentle journey into a slower, kinder way of life — one that Capella Cruise is proud to share.

Ba Trai Dao Beach — Three Graces by the Water

Ba Trai Dao — “Three Peaches” — takes its name from three graceful, rounded islets that rise from turquoise water just off the shore. Capella Cruise brings you to the beach beneath them: soft white sand, clear shallow water, and quiet shaded areas where you can lounge for hours. There are no crowds here, no loud vendors — just the gentle lap of waves and the rustle of trees. It is the perfect place to pause, breathe, and remember what true relaxation feels like.

Culture, Cuisine & Connection

Beyond the sights and activities, Capella Cruise weaves culture into every day. Tai Chi at sunrise grounds you in the moment, linking your breath to the bay’s own rhythm. The cooking class lets you carry home a taste of Vietnam — guided by chefs who love sharing their craft. The Vietnamese Tea Ceremony offers quiet reflection, explaining traditions that have shaped daily life for centuries. Evenings bring people together — over fine fusion dinners, over games, over squid fishing under brilliant starlight. These shared moments are what make Capella Cruise feel like home.

Practical Information

• Welcome & Boarding: Tuan Chau Marina — 11:45 AM check-in, tender transfer to Capella Cruise
• Check-out: 9:30 AM on final day
• Disembarkation: Approx. 11:00 AM at Tuan Chau Marina
• Shuttle Bus: Hanoi pickup — extra fee, book in advance
• Happy Hour: Buy 2 Get 1 Free drinks — advertised hours apply
• Special Diets: Vegetarian & dietary menus available — advise at booking
• Program Changes: Programs & schedules subject to change without prior notice
• Bad Weather Policy: Cancellation decision made by Management Board of Halong Bay; alternative arrangement or refund offered per policy

Guest Reviews

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Best facilities on the bay!”
“Capella Cruise exceeded every expectation. Ao Ech pools and water slide were huge fun. Dark & Bright Cave by bamboo boat magical. Food outstanding — so many choices. Happy Hour great value. Book Capella Cruise!”
— Sophie & family, United Kingdom

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “3 days was perfect”
“Viet Hai Village was the highlight — cycling, fish massage, ancient homes. Ba Trai Dao Beach beautiful and quiet. Capella Cruise staff warm and attentive. Tea Ceremony was lovely surprise. Highly recommended!”
— David & Linh, Canada

⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Luxury, fun, relaxing”
“Everything ran smoothly. Note transfer is extra — clearly stated. Brunch delicious. Capella Cruise strikes wonderful balance between activity and relaxation. Great choice!”
— Thomas, Germany