Elite of the Seas

Elite of the Seas — Itinerary

Elite of the Seas — 2 Days 1 Night

Day 1: Hanoi → Halong → Lan Ha Bay

Morning: Pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter hotel via new highway. Arrive Tuan Chau Pier. Transfer to Elite of the Seas. Welcome drink & safety briefing by Captain.

Afternoon: Lunch — indoor/outdoor dining with chef’s live presentation at your table. Cabin check-in. Anchor at Ao Ech Area — kayak, swim, or relax on private balcony. Return to vessel. Sunset Party with complimentary cocktail demonstration. Seasonal pool, mini-golf, fitness room available.

Evening: Vietnamese cooking demonstration. BBQ dinner. Board games, movies, spa (extra fee), or squid fishing. Overnight onboard. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay → Halong → Hanoi

Morning: Dawn viewing & Tai Chi on top deck. Local breakfast 7:00 AM. Cruise to Dark-Bright Cave — kayak or sampan boat exploration.

Check-out & Return: Check-out ~9:30 AM. Vietnamese buffet brunch at Cirrus Cloud Restaurant. Disembark Tuan Chau Pier ~12:00 PM. Transfer back to Hanoi — arrive ~15:00. Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch

Elite of the Seas — 3 Days 2 Nights Extended Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi → Halong → Lan Ha Bay

Same as 2D1N itinerary: pickup, welcome drink, chef’s lunch, Ao Ech kayaking, Sunset Party, cooking demo, BBQ dinner, overnight. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Viet Hai Village → Pristine Beach → Lan Ha Bay

Morning: Tai Chi on sundeck. Light breakfast. Scenic cruising. Vietnamese buffet lunch 10:00–11:30 AM. Speedboat transfer to remote areas.

Afternoon: Viet Hai Village — bicycle or electric car tour through rainforest. Continue to pristine beach — swim in crystal-clear water.

Early Evening: Return to Elite of the Seas. Freshen up, games, or massage. Distinctive dinner menu. Panoramic bar cocktails, squid fishing, movies. Overnight onboard. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Lan Ha Bay → Halong → Hanoi

Morning: Dawn viewing & Tai Chi on top deck. Local breakfast 7:00 AM. Cruise to Dark-Bright Cave — kayak or sampan boat.

Check-out & Return: Check-out ~9:30 AM. Vietnamese buffet brunch at Cirrus Cloud Restaurant. Disembark ~12:00 PM. Transfer back to Hanoi — arrive ~15:00. Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch

What Is Included

• Welcome drink upon embarkation
• All meals as listed: lunch, BBQ dinner, breakfast, buffet lunch, brunch
• Live chef presentation at your table during lunch
• Cruise briefing & safety instructions by Captain
• Entrance & access: Ao Ech Lagoon, Dark-Bright Cave, Viet Hai Village, pristine beach
• Kayaking equipment & life jackets
• Sampan boat ride at Dark-Bright Cave
• Tai Chi session on top deck each morning
• Sunset Party with complimentary cocktail demonstration
• Vietnamese cooking demonstration
• Speedboat transfer for Viet Hai & beach excursion
• Bicycle or electric car exploration at Viet Hai Village
• Cirrus Cloud Restaurant, panoramic bar, seasonal pool, mini-golf, fitness room
• All cabins with private balcony, premium amenities
• Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
• Taxes, service charges & insurance

Not included: Hanoi transfer, spa/massage, beverages outside listed service, tips, personal expenses

About Elite of the Seas & Lan Ha Bay

Elite of the Seas — Chef-Led Luxury on Lan Ha Bay

Elite of the Seas brings a new level of refinement to Lan Ha Bay — where culinary excellence, thoughtful design, and genuine hospitality combine to create a voyage that feels both lavish and deeply personal. Every lunch features the chef presenting dishes directly from your table — a rare, intimate touch that transforms dining into theatre. Spacious cabins with private balconies, a sunlit pool deck, mini-golf course, fitness room, and panoramic bar complete the resort-style experience. Elite of the Seas does not just show you the bay — it invites you to taste, see, and feel it at its finest.

Ao Ech — Kayak Through Glassy Waters

Ao Ech — “Frog Lagoon” — is the first afternoon’s sanctuary: a sheltered cove where the water is so clear you can see stones resting on the bottom. Paddle your kayak through winding channels ringed by green-cloaked karst peaks, or simply slip in and swim — the water is calm, warm, and wonderfully refreshing. Back onboard, the Sunset Party turns the sundeck into a celebration — cocktails demonstrated before your eyes, the sky blushing gold and rose, and the bay stretching silent and vast around you.

Dark-Bright Cave — Light, Water, Wonder

Dark-Bright Cave welcomes you on your final morning — a low limestone passage that opens into a hidden circular lagoon completely enclosed by forested cliffs. Choose your pace: paddle your own kayak through still, glassy water, or relax aboard a traditional sampan boat rowed gently by a local guide who knows every ripple. 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 way to begin your day.

Viet Hai Village — Rainforest & Shore

On the extended itinerary, a speedboat carries you beyond the main shipping lanes to Viet Hai — a secluded community nestled deep within Cat Ba Island’s rainforest, reachable only by water. Ride a bicycle or glide quietly in an electric car along shaded paths past towering trees, rice fields, and traditional stilt houses. Continue to a pristine beach — soft white sand, crystal-clear water, and total peace. There are no crowds, no loud vendors — just the gentle rhythm of the waves and the rustle of leaves. It is pure, unhurried beauty — and Elite of the Seas gives you plenty of time to enjoy it.

Culinary Journey & Shared Joy

What makes Elite of the Seas truly special is how it weaves food into every part of the voyage. The chef’s table presentation brings you close to the craft. The cooking class invites you to carry home a taste of Vietnam. Cocktail demonstration adds sparkle to sunset. Evenings are gentle and social — over BBQ dinner, over games, over squid fishing under brilliant starlight. These shared moments — warm, unpretentious, and delicious — are what turn a trip into a memory.

Practical Information

• Check-in: Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Pier — transfer directly to vessel
• Check-out: ~9:30 AM; brunch served before disembarkation
• Disembarkation: ~12:00 PM at Tuan Chau Pier
• Return to Hanoi: Approx. 15:00
• Transfer: Hanoi Old Quarter pickup — extra fee
• Viet Hai Transport: Bicycle or electric car — included
• Program Changes: Schedules & sites 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

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Elite of the Seas was truly elite!”
“Chef’s table presentation wonderful — such a special touch. Ao Ech kayaking peaceful. Dark-Bright Cave by sampan pure magic. Food outstanding throughout. Book Elite of the Seas!”
— Elena, United Kingdom

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Perfect 3-day experience”
“Viet Hai Village electric car tour lovely. Pristine beach beautiful and quiet. Brunch delicious. Elite of the Seas feels premium yet personal.”
— David & Linh, Canada

⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Refined, welcoming, great value”
“Everything ran smoothly. Note transfer extra — clearly stated. Cirrus Cloud Restaurant lovely setting. Elite of the Seas strikes perfect balance between luxury and relaxation.”
— Thomas, Germany