Orient Legacy Cruise

Orient Legacy Cruise — Itinerary

Orient Legacy Cruise — 2 Days 1 Night

Day 1: Hanoi → Tuan Chau → Lan Ha Bay

Morning: Transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter to Tuan Chau Marina (extra fee). Express check-in at private lounge. Tender boat to vessel. Welcome drink & safety briefing. Embarkation.

Afternoon: Vietnamese-inspired lunch served while cruising. Visit Bright & Dark Caves — kayak or local bamboo boat. Swim in emerald waters. Return to vessel. Sunset Party + Happy Hour. Cooking demonstration — traditional spring rolls.

Evening: Fusion dinner at Pearl of Orient Restaurant. Squid fishing, spa (extra fee), or relax. Overnight onboard. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay → Tuan Chau → Hanoi

Morning: Tai Chi on sundeck. Light breakfast. Transfer to Cat Ba Island. Visit Trung Trang Cave — one of Cat Ba’s most remarkable limestone caves. Return to vessel.

Check-out & Return: Check-out. Brunch served while cruising back. Disembark Tuan Chau Marina ~11:00 AM. Transfer back to Hanoi — arrive ~15:00. Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch

Orient Legacy Cruise — 3 Days 2 Nights Extended Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi → Tuan Chau → Lan Ha Bay

Same as 2D1N itinerary: pickup, private lounge check-in, welcome drink, lunch, Bright & Dark Caves, sunset swim, Happy Hour, spring roll cooking demo, dinner, overnight. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Viet Hai Village → Ba Trai Dao Beach

Morning: Tai Chi on sundeck or sunrise from balcony. Breakfast. Pack light day bag. 8:00 AM — board day vessel. Cruise to Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island. Cycle through lagoons, jungle trails & tunnel cave to traditional village. Lunch at village or onboard.

Afternoon: Continue to Ba Trai Dao Beach — secluded paradise with crystal-clear water. Kayak, swim, or relax on shore. Return to main cruise late afternoon.

Evening: Free time & elegant evening. Overnight onboard. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note: Day cabin not accessible 08:00–late afternoon.

Day 3: Lan Ha Bay → Tuan Chau → Hanoi

Morning: Tai Chi on sundeck. Light breakfast. Transfer to Cat Ba Island. Visit Trung Trang Cave.

Check-out & Return: Check-out. Brunch served. Disembark ~11:00 AM. Transfer back to Hanoi — arrive ~15:00. Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch

What Is Included

• Welcome drink upon embarkation
• Full board meals: lunch, dinner, breakfast, brunch, day-boat lunch
• Fresh fruits in cabin upon arrival
• Express check-in at private lounge
• Tender boat transfer to vessel
• Entrance fees: Bright & Dark Caves, Trung Trang Cave, Viet Hai Village, Ba Trai Dao Beach
• Kayaking equipment & life jackets
• Bamboo boat ride at Bright & Dark Caves
• Tai Chi session on sundeck each morning
• Sunset Party + Happy Hour discounts
• Vietnamese spring roll cooking demonstration
• Day vessel transfer for Viet Hai & Ba Trai Dao excursion
• Bicycle exploration at Viet Hai Village
• 43 cabins across 8 categories — 35–120sqm, most with sea-view balcony, bathtub, premium amenities
• 4-season pool, Dalat Sky Bar & Terrace, Saigon Observation Lounge & Library, Lotus Wellness & Spa, Marina Platform water sports
• Pearl of Orient Restaurant — Vietnamese & international fusion cuisine
• English-speaking tour guide onboard
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Insurance, VAT & service charges

Not included: Hanoi transfer, Ninh Binh transfer $18/person/way, Gia Luan Pier drop-off $10/group, spa/sauna/massage, beverages outside listed service, minibar, tips, personal expenses, entrance fee surcharges if applied by government policy

About Orient Legacy Cruise & Lan Ha Bay

Orient Legacy Cruise — 1930s Indochina Elegance, Launched 2026

Built in 2026, Orient Legacy Cruise is Lan Ha Bay’s newest 5-star boutique vessel — where 1930s French Indochina elegance meets modern comfort. Forty-three thoughtfully designed cabins spread across eight categories, from 35sqm Halong Deluxe to the 120sqm Saigon Legacy Suite — most with sea-view balcony, deep-soaking bathtub, and premium amenities including advanced air-conditioning, mini-fridge, and work/seating area. Facilities rival land resorts: year-round 4-season swimming pool, Dalat Sky Bar & Terrace, Saigon Observation Lounge with library, full-service Lotus Wellness & Spa, and Marina Platform for direct water access. Pearl of Orient Restaurant serves artful Vietnamese and fusion cuisine. It is not just a cruise — it is a graceful era reborn on emerald waters.

Bright & Dark Caves — Light, Shadow, Wonder

Bright & Dark Caves open the voyage: a low limestone passage that shifts from dim, cool shadow into brilliant sunlight as it emerges into a hidden lagoon ringed by forested peaks. Paddle your own kayak through glass-smooth channels, or glide aboard a traditional bamboo boat rowed gently by a local guide. The water shimmers; the world softens. It is Lan Ha Bay at its most magical — and Orient Legacy Cruise brings you there at the perfect afternoon hour.

Trung Trang Cave — Cat Ba’s Ancient Wonder

Trung Trang Cave greets you on your final morning — the largest and most remarkable natural cavern on Cat Ba Island, its chambers adorned with stalactites formed over millions of years. Orient Legacy Cruise brings you ashore early, before the day’s crowds, giving you a rare, peaceful moment to explore at your own pace. Return to the vessel for a final, leisurely brunch with the bay unfolding outside your window — a gentle, perfect conclusion to your voyage.

Viet Hai Village — Jungle, Lagoon, Life

On the extended itinerary, a day vessel carries you beyond the main shipping lanes to Viet Hai — a secluded community tucked deep within Cat Ba Island’s rainforest, reachable only by water. Ride a bicycle along paths that wind through lagoons, past towering trees, and through a natural tunnel cave before emerging into the village itself. Meet residents who have lived here for generations; see how life moves at the bay’s own unhurried pace. Lunch tastes richer for the connection you have made.

Ba Trai Dao — Three Peaches by the Shore

Ba Trai Dao — “Three Peaches” — is the afternoon reward: a sheltered cove ringed by three graceful islets, with soft white sand and water so clear you can see stones resting on the bottom. Kayak close to the forested cliffs, or simply wade, swim, and lounge on the warm shore. There are no crowds, no loud vendors — just the soft rustle of leaves and the quiet rhythm of the waves. Return to Orient Legacy Cruise refreshed, carrying the peace of the beach with you.

Elegance, Warmth & Timeless Grace

What makes Orient Legacy Cruise truly special is its atmosphere — 1930s Indochina styling feels authentic, not theatrical. Tai Chi at sunrise grounds you in the moment. Spring roll cooking class invites you to carry home a taste of Vietnam. Dalat Sky Bar turns sunset into a celebration. Evenings are gentle and refined — over fusion dinner, over cocktails, over squid fishing under brilliant starlight. As one guest shared: “We appreciate your sympathy and your work.” That genuine care, paired with world-class facilities, makes every voyage unforgettable.

Practical Information

• Check-in: ~12:30 PM — private lounge express check-in before tender transfer
• Check-out: ~11:30 AM; brunch served before disembarkation
• Disembarkation: ~11:00 AM at Tuan Chau Marina
• Return to Hanoi: Approx. 15:00
• Hanoi Transfer: Extra fee — pickup from Old Quarter
• Ninh Binh Transfer: $18/person/way — Tam Coc pickup 7:00 AM
• Cat Ba Drop-off: Gia Luan Pier tender $10/group — payable locally
• Child Policy: Under 4: free — 1 child/cabin sharing with 2 adults; 4–11: 75% adult rate; 12+: full fare
• Peak Surcharge: $60/adult/night, $30/child/night — 24 Dec, 31 Dec
• Cancellation: >30 days: free; 30–11 days: 15%; 10–7 days: 30%; <7 days/no-show: 100% — written email notice required
• Day 2 Note (3D2N): Day excursion — cabin not accessible 08:00–late afternoon
• 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

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Orient Legacy Cruise exceeded expectations!”
“Indochina styling beautiful — feels like stepping into a gracious era. 4-season pool wonderful. Viet Hai cycling unforgettable. Spring roll class fun and tasty. Book Orient Legacy Cruise!”
— Verified Guest, Brazil

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Perfect 3-day escape”
“Ba Trai Dao Beach pure paradise. Trung Trang Cave impressive. Dalat Sky Bar sunset stunning. Food delicious throughout. Orient Legacy Cruise is truly 5-star.”
— Verified Guest, United Kingdom

⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Elegant, new, great value”
“Built 2026 — everything spotless. Ninh Binh transfer $18 clearly stated. Brunch delicious. Orient Legacy Cruise combines vintage charm with modern comfort perfectly.”
— Verified Guest, Canada