Emperor Cruise

Emperor Cruise — Itinerary

Emperor Cruise — 2 Days 1 Night

Day 1: Hanoi → Halong Bay

Morning: Pickup at Hanoi Old Quarter hotel (transfer extra fee). 2.5-hour drive. Emperor Cruise departs from Lot 28, Tuan Chau Marina.

Noon: Welcome aboard & cabin check-in. Set-menu lunch — traditional Vietnamese cuisine — served at Can Chanh Palace Restaurant while cruising Halong Bay.

Afternoon: First stop — Me Cung Cave — ancient cave with stalactites, stalagmites & prehistoric vestiges dating back 10,000 years. Tender to Tung Sau Area for kayaking. Return to Emperor Cruise. Afternoon tea with canapés + Vietnamese cooking class on sundeck at sunset.

Evening: À la carte dinner at Royal Palace Restaurant. Free time — squid fishing, sundeck cocktails, or spa booking at reception. Overnight onboard. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Halong Bay → Hanoi

Morning: Vovinam martial arts class at dawn. Light breakfast 6:45–7:15 AM — tea, coffee, pastries. Cruise to Luon Cave. Bamboo boat ride rowed by local fisherman — admire tranquil scenery.

Check-out & Return: Check-out 9:00–9:15 AM. À la carte brunch at Can Chanh Restaurant (1st deck) while cruising back. Arrive Tuan Chau Marina ~11:00 AM. Trip ends. Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch

Emperor Cruise — 3 Days 2 Nights Extended Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi → Halong Bay

Same as 2D1N itinerary: pickup, Can Chanh lunch, Me Cung Cave, Tung Sau kayaking, afternoon tea + cooking class, Royal Palace dinner, overnight. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

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

Morning: Vovinam class. Luxury breakfast. Transfer by speedboat to Cat Ba Island. Explore Viet Hai Village — bicycle or electric car through rainforest tunnels; visit local home & learn village life.

Noon: Lunch at local restaurant. Return to speedboat → Lan Ha Bay.

Afternoon: Ba Trai Dao Beach — sunbathe & swim in crystal-clear water. If weather not suitable: swim/kayak at Tra Bau Area instead. Return to Emperor Cruise. Options: spa massage, or Art & History Tour — King Bao Dai artifacts & Pham Luc’s paintings onboard.

Evening: Sumptuous dinner served. Free time. Overnight onboard. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Halong Bay → Hanoi

Morning: Vovinam class at dawn. Light breakfast 6:45–7:15 AM. Cruise to Luon Cave. Bamboo boat exploration.

Check-out & Return: Check-out 9:00–9:15 AM. À la carte brunch at Can Chanh Restaurant. Arrive Tuan Chau ~11:00 AM. Trip ends. Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch

What Is Included

• Embarkation at Lot 28, Tuan Chau Marina
• All meals as listed: Can Chanh set-menu lunch, Royal Palace à la carte dinner, breakfast, brunch, village restaurant lunch, sumptuous dinner
• Entrance & access: Me Cung Cave, Tung Sau Area, Luon Cave, Viet Hai Village, Ba Trai Dao Beach / Tra Bau Area
• Kayaking equipment & life jackets
• Bamboo boat ride at Luon Cave — rowed by local fisherman
• Vovinam Vietnamese martial arts class at dawn
• Afternoon tea with canapés
• Vietnamese traditional cooking class on sundeck
• Speedboat transfer for Viet Hai & Ba Trai Dao excursion
• Bicycle exploration at Viet Hai Village; electric car available
• Art & History Tour — King Bao Dai & Pham Luc painting collection
• Can Chanh Palace Restaurant (1st deck) & Royal Palace Restaurant dining
• Sundeck, bar, lounge, spa facility
• English-speaking guide & crew
• Taxes, service charges & insurance
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Not included: Hanoi pickup transfer, spa/massage, beverages outside listed service, tips, personal expenses, electric car at Viet Hai may carry extra fee

About Emperor Cruise & Halong–Lan Ha Bay

Emperor Cruise — Regal Comfort, Timeless Discovery

Emperor Cruise brings a royal theme to Halong and Lan Ha Bay — where dining palaces, martial arts at dawn, and onboard art collections elevate every moment. From the moment you step aboard at Lot 28 Tuan Chau, the experience feels distinguished: Can Chanh Palace and Royal Palace restaurants serve Vietnamese and fusion cuisine; Me Cung Cave carries you back 10,000 years; and the art tour connects you to Vietnam’s royal and artistic heritage. Emperor Cruise does not just show you the bays — it treats you like royalty.

Me Cung Cave — 10,000 Years of History

Me Cung Cave is the signature afternoon highlight — far more than a beautiful cavern. Its chambers hold real vestiges of prehistoric people who sheltered here millennia ago, alongside dramatic stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years. Emperor Cruise brings you here first — giving you time to imagine the lives of those who came before, before kayaking Tung Sau’s peaceful channels as the sun begins to dip low.

Luon Cave — Fishermen’s Row Through Peace

Luon Cave greets you at dawn’s golden hour — gliding through not by paddle or engine, but aboard a bamboo boat rowed gently by a local fisherman who knows every ripple. The tunnel opens into a sheltered lagoon ringed by forested cliffs; the silence is profound. It is a gentle, authentic start to your final day — quiet, timeless, deeply memorable.

Viet Hai, Ba Trai Dao & Art — Lan Ha Revealed

On the extended itinerary, a speedboat carries you deeper — to Viet Hai, a timeless farming community tucked within Cat Ba Island’s rainforest. Ride a bicycle past ancient trees and rice fields; step inside a local home; see how families live in harmony with the land and sea. Later, Ba Trai Dao Beach offers crystal-clear water and pristine white sand — or Tra Bau Area as weather backup. Returning to Emperor Cruise means a rare treat: an onboard Art & History Tour featuring King Bao Dai-era artifacts and Pham Luc’s celebrated paintings — culture you cannot find on any other vessel.

Distinguished, Warm, Unforgettable

What makes Emperor Cruise truly special is its balance — regal but never stiff, cultural but never dry, active but never rushed. Vovinam grounds you at dawn; the cooking class invites you to learn a new skill; the art tour offers quiet reflection; and evenings are shared — over fine dining, over cocktails, over squid fishing under brilliant starlight. As one guest shared: “It felt special, not just expensive.” That genuine, elevated experience is what Emperor Cruise delivers every voyage.

Practical Information

• Port: Lot 28, Tuan Chau Marina — 2.5 hours from Hanoi
• Pickup: Hanoi Old Quarter — transfer fee applies
• Vovinam: Dawn class — open to all fitness levels
• Breakfast: 6:45–7:15 AM daily — light option; luxury option on Day 2 (3D2N)
• Check-out: 9:00–9:15 AM; brunch served during return cruise
• Disembarkation: ~11:00 AM at Tuan Chau Marina
• Ba Trai Dao Backup: If weather unsuitable → swimming/kayaking at Tra Bau Area
• Viet Hai Electric Car: Available — may carry additional fee payable locally
• Day 2 Note (3D2N): Speedboat excursion — main cabin not accessible during trip
• 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

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Emperor Cruise was magnificent!”
“Me Cung Cave prehistoric traces fascinating. Vovinam class unique start to day. Art tour unexpected highlight — Bao Dai & Pham Luc collection wonderful. Book Emperor Cruise!”
— Isabelle & Pierre, France

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Perfect 3-day royal experience”
“Viet Hai Village bicycle ride lovely. Ba Trai Dao Beach pure paradise. Can Chanh & Royal Palace dining both excellent. Crew attentive and warm. Feels truly special.”
— Nguyen Family, Vietnam

⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Distinguished, refined, great value”
“Everything ran smoothly. Brunch delicious. Speedboat transfer comfortable. Emperor Cruise strikes perfect balance between regal theme and genuine warmth.”
— Verified Guest, Singapore