Indochine Premium Cruise

Indochine Premium Cruise — Itinerary

Indochine Premium Cruise — 2 Days 1 Night

Day 1: Hanoi → Tuan Chau → Halong Bay

Morning: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina. Welcome drink upon embarkation. Cruise briefing & safety instructions before cabin check-in.

Afternoon: Sumptuous lunch served while Indochine Premium Cruise sails past Incense Burner, Fighting Cock & Finger Islets. Choose 1 of 2 options: swim & hike Ti Top Island, or explore Luon Cave by kayak or local rowed bamboo boat. Return to Indochine Premium Cruise. Join Fruit & Vegetable Carving Lesson — watch chef decorate & prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes.

Evening: Dinner served at 19:30. After dinner: board games, squid fishing, or book massage (extra fee). Overnight onboard. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Halong Bay → Tuan Chau → Hanoi

Morning: Continental breakfast — tea, coffee, pastries. 30-minute Tai Chi on sundeck. Visit Surprise Cave (Sung Sot) — largest cave, approx. 10,000 sqm, explore on foot.

Check-out & Return: Check-out 9:00–9:30 AM. Brunch served while cruising back. Disembark Tuan Chau Marina ~11:00 AM. Transfer back to Hanoi. Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch

Indochine Premium Cruise — 3 Days 2 Nights Extended Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi → Tuan Chau → Halong Bay

Same as 2D1N itinerary: welcome drink, briefing, lunch, Ti Top Island OR Luon Cave choice, carving lesson, dinner, overnight. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay Exploration

Morning: 6:45 AM — optional Tai Chi on sundeck. Breakfast served. Transfer to day boat. Sail to Lan Ha Bay. Kayak at Dark & Bright Cave — one of the most beautiful & peaceful areas. Return to day boat for lunch.

Afternoon: Continue to Ba Trai Dao Beach — swim & explore approx. 1 hour 15 mins. Return to Halong Bay. Visit Pearl Farm Exhibition Center & Museum — 40 mins to learn about oyster farming & pearl harvesting. Back to Indochine Premium Cruise ~15:30. Relax & enjoy onboard facilities.

Evening: Dinner served at 19:30. After dinner: cabin relaxation, board games, squid fishing. Spa/massage bookable at reception. Overnight onboard. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Halong Bay → Tuan Chau → Hanoi

Morning: Continental breakfast. 30-minute Tai Chi on sundeck. Visit Surprise Cave — walking exploration.

Check-out & Return: Check-out 9:00–9:30 AM. Brunch served while cruising back. Disembark ~11:00 AM. Transfer back to Hanoi. Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch

What Is Included

• Welcome drink upon embarkation
• All meals as listed: lunch, dinner, breakfast, brunch
• Cruise briefing & safety instructions
• Choice: Ti Top Island hike/swim OR Luon Cave kayak/bamboo boat
• Entrance fees: Surprise Cave, Dark & Bright Cave, Ba Trai Dao Beach, Pearl Farm
• Kayaking equipment & life jackets
• 30-minute Tai Chi session on sundeck
• Fruit & Vegetable Carving Lesson with chef
• Day boat transfer to Lan Ha Bay
• Guided Pearl Farm tour & museum visit
• Access to sundeck, dining room & lounge areas
• Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard

Not included: Shuttle bus/transfer from Hanoi, massage/spa service, personal expenses, tips

About Indochine Premium Cruise & Halong Bay

Indochine Premium Cruise — Elegance & Choice on Halong Bay

Indochine Premium Cruise offers a thoughtful, flexible journey through Halong Bay — where every day begins with choice and every activity is designed to connect you with the region’s natural beauty and living culture. From the moment you are welcomed aboard with a refreshing drink until your final brunch on the return voyage, Indochine Premium Cruise balances warm, attentive hospitality with genuine discovery. Whether you prefer hiking to panoramic views or gliding silently through hidden caves, whether you love hands-on culinary learning or simply relaxing on deck — Indochine Premium Cruise crafts your voyage to suit you.

Two Ways to Explore — Ti Top Island or Luon Cave

Indochine Premium Cruise gives you the freedom to choose your afternoon adventure on Day 1. Ti Top Island offers Halong Bay’s most beloved panorama: a gentle climb rewards you with sweeping emerald views in every direction, while the sheltered beach below invites you to swim or lounge in soft sand. Alternatively, Luon Cave offers quiet magic — glide through calm, sheltered waterways by kayak or traditional bamboo boat rowed by a local guide. Both paths lead to beauty — and with Indochine Premium Cruise, the choice is entirely yours.

Surprise Cave — The Greatest Wonder

Surprise Cave (Sung Sot) is Halong Bay’s largest and most spectacular cavern — a vast underground landscape spanning approximately 10,000 square metres, filled with towering stalactites and delicate mineral formations formed over millions of years. Well-lit pathways guide visitors through immense chambers where the scale of nature’s artistry unfolds before you. A walking tour here with Indochine Premium Cruise is a moment of awe — standing in silence beneath ancient stone domes that have watched over the bay since long before humans arrived.

Lan Ha Bay — Peace Beyond the Crowds

On the extended itinerary, Indochine Premium Cruise takes you across the horizon to Lan Ha Bay — quieter, greener, and equally breathtaking. Dark & Bright Cave invites you to kayak through low limestone passages that open into hidden lagoons ringed by forest — a world so quiet you can hear the water breathe. Then Ba Trai Dao Beach offers pure relaxation: soft white sand, crystal-clear water, and 75 unhurried minutes to swim, sunbathe, or simply sit and watch the islets drift by. This is Lan Ha Bay at its most peaceful — and Indochine Premium Cruise brings you right there.

Pearl Farm — Nature’s Shimmering Gift

The Pearl Farm Exhibition Center offers a fascinating window into one of Halong Bay’s most traditional industries. Here you will see how oysters are nurtured in sheltered bays, how pearls form over years of careful tending, and how they are harvested and graded. It is a story of patience and beauty — and a reminder that the bay gives not just scenery, but livelihoods and treasures. Indochine Premium Cruise includes this 40-minute guided visit, giving you a deeper appreciation for the communities who live from these waters.

Culture on Deck — Carving & Connection

What makes Indochine Premium Cruise truly special is how it brings culture to life. The Fruit & Vegetable Carving Lesson is not just a demonstration — it is a hands-on invitation to learn the delicate, decorative art used in Vietnamese celebrations, guided by the ship’s own talented chefs. Tai Chi at sunrise grounds you in the moment, linking breath to the bay’s own calm rhythm. Evenings are gentle and social — board games, shared stories, squid fishing under starlight. These are the moments that turn a trip into a memory — and Indochine Premium Cruise makes them possible.

Practical Information

• Embarkation: Tuan Chau Marina — welcome & check-in as scheduled
• Check-out: 9:00–9:30 AM on final day
• Disembarkation: Approx. 11:00 AM at Tuan Chau Marina
• Transfer: Hanoi pickup/drop-off — extra fee, book in advance
• Day 1 Choice: Select Ti Top Island OR Luon Cave option at booking or onboard
• Massage/Spa: Available — book at reception, extra charge
• 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

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Indochine Premium Cruise was wonderful!”
“Loved choosing Ti Top Island — the view is unforgettable. Surprise Cave huge and impressive. Carving lesson was such a nice surprise. Staff warm and helpful throughout. Book Indochine Premium Cruise!”
— Elena, United Kingdom

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “3 days was perfect”
“Lan Ha Bay day boat trip — Dark & Bright Cave kayaking magical. Ba Trai Dao Beach beautiful and quiet. Pearl Farm very interesting. Indochine Premium Cruise feels personal and welcoming.”
— David & Linh, Canada

⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Relaxed, cultural, great value”
“Everything ran smoothly. Note transfer is extra — clearly stated. Brunch delicious. Indochine Premium Cruise strikes lovely balance between activity and relaxation. Great choice!”
— Thomas, Germany