Velar Of the Seas Cruise

Velar of the Seas — Itinerary

Velar of the Seas — 2 Days 1 Night

Day 1: Hanoi → Tuan Chau → Lan Ha Bay

Morning: Hanoi–Tuan Chau transfer (extra fee). Check-in at waiting lounge. Tender boat to Velar of the Seas. Welcome drink + safety briefing. Cabin check-in. Lunch served while cruising Lan Ha Bay’s limestone landscapes.

Afternoon: Bright Cave — traditional bamboo boat rowed by local fishermen through peaceful lagoon & towering cliffs. Swim in Tra Bau Area emerald waters or relax in 1st-deck swimming pool. 17:30 Sunset Party — fruits, snacks & Happy Hour at Velar Sky Bar.

Evening: Vietnamese cooking demonstration — learn appetizer recipes. Dinner served. Free time — squid fishing, games, or Sky Bar. Overnight onboard. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay → Tuan Chau → Hanoi

Morning: Tai Chi on sundeck. Breakfast served. Tra Bau Area kayaking — paddle through limestone islands; waters featured in Kong: Skull Island filming.

Check-out & Return: Check-out. Brunch served while cruising back. Disembark by tender boat ~11:15 AM. Transfer back to Hanoi. Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch

Velar of the Seas — 3 Days 2 Nights Extended Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi → Tuan Chau → Lan Ha Bay

Same as 2D1N itinerary: transfer, welcome drink, lunch, Bright Cave, Tra Bau swim/pool, Sky Bar sunset party, cooking demo, dinner, overnight. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Viet Hai Village → Ba Trai Dao Area

Morning: Sunrise Tai Chi on sundeck. Breakfast served. Day boat transfer. Viet Hai Village in Cat Ba National Park — bicycle or electric car tour through rainforest & rice fields; visit traditional homes & learn local customs.

Afternoon: Lunch served on day boat. Ba Trai Dao Beach — swimming or kayaking (weather dependent). Return to Velar of the Seas. Sunset Party, cooking demo & Happy Hour.

Evening: Gourmet dinner featuring fresh local specialties. Free time — Sky Bar cocktails, spa (extra fee), or squid fishing. Overnight onboard. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Lan Ha Bay → Tuan Chau → Hanoi

Morning: Tai Chi on sundeck. Breakfast served. Tra Bau Area kayaking — Kong: Skull Island filming location.

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

What Is Included

• Waiting lounge access at Tuan Chau Marina
• Tender boat transfer from port to vessel
• Welcome drink upon embarkation
• All meals as listed: lunch, dinner, breakfast, brunch, day-boat lunch, gourmet dinner
• Safety briefing & cabin allocation
• Entrance & access: Bright Cave, Tra Bau Area, Viet Hai Village, Ba Trai Dao Beach
• Traditional bamboo boat ride at Bright Cave — rowed by local fishermen
• Kayaking equipment & life jackets
• Swimming pool on 1st deck
• Tai Chi session on sundeck each morning
• Sunset Party — fruits, snacks & Happy Hour at Velar Sky Bar
• Vietnamese cooking demonstration — appetizer recipes
• Day boat transfer for Viet Hai & Ba Trai Dao excursion
• Bicycle exploration at Viet Hai Village; electric car available
• Velar Sky Bar, restaurant, sundeck, spa facility
• English-speaking guide & crew
• Taxes, service charges & insurance
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

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

About Velar of the Seas & Lan Ha Bay

Velar of the Seas — Premium Comfort, Stunning Views

Velar of the Seas delivers a refined Lan Ha Bay experience — where premium onboard amenities meet the bay’s most spectacular corners. From the first sunset gathering at Velar Sky Bar to the gourmet dinner highlighting local specialties, every detail is crafted to feel elevated yet welcoming. A swimming pool invites refreshing afternoons; spacious sundecks frame dawn and dusk; and carefully chosen sites — Bright Cave, Viet Hai, Ba Trai Dao — showcase Lan Ha at its most authentic. Velar of the Seas does not just sail the bay — it gives you the best of it.

Bright Cave — Fishermen’s Glide Through Light

Bright Cave is the signature afternoon experience — gliding through a peaceful lagoon surrounded by towering limestone cliffs, aboard a traditional bamboo boat rowed gently by local fishermen who know every ripple. Sunlight spills across the water and illuminates the cave’s chamber; the silence is profound, broken only by the soft dip of oars. It is not just a tour — it is a moment of pure connection with the bay and its people.

Tra Bau — Where Movies Were Made

Tra Bau Area greets you on your final morning — calm emerald waters winding among forested karsts that served as a filming location for Kong: Skull Island. Paddle your kayak through channels where giant trees once stood on screen; in reality, it is quiet, peaceful, and entirely yours. Swim here on Day 1; kayak here on Day 2 — two different moods, same unforgettable beauty.

Viet Hai & Ba Trai Dao — Village & Paradise Beach

On the extended itinerary, a day boat carries you deeper — to Viet Hai, a timeless community within Cat Ba National Park. Ride a bicycle past rainforest trails and rice fields; visit traditional homes; learn about island life that has changed little in generations. Later, Ba Trai Dao Beach awaits — one of Lan Ha’s most picturesque and tranquil stretches, where soft white sand meets crystal-clear water. Swim or kayak as weather allows; then return to Velar of the Seas for one last Sky Bar sunset — fruits, drinks, and golden light included.

Elevated, Welcoming, Unforgettable

What makes Velar of the Seas truly special is its consistent warmth — the Sky Bar turns every sunset into a party; the cooking class invites you to learn something new; gourmet dining feels like a celebration; and the crew remembers your name. Tai Chi at sunrise grounds you in the moment; the swimming pool offers cool refreshment; evenings are social and relaxed — over cocktails, over dinner, over squid fishing under brilliant starlight. As one guest shared: “It felt premium but never pretentious.” That perfect balance is what Velar of the Seas delivers every voyage.

Practical Information

• Check-in: Waiting lounge at Tuan Chau Marina before tender transfer
• Disembarkation: By tender boat ~11:15 AM
• Transfer: Hanoi ↔ Tuan Chau — extra fee, not included
• Sunset Party: 17:30 daily when onboard — fruits, snacks, Happy Hour
• Viet Hai Electric Car: Available — may carry additional fee payable locally
• Ba Trai Dao Note: Swimming or kayaking — activity subject to weather conditions
• Day 2 Note (3D2N): Day boat 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

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Velar of the Seas was outstanding!”
“Bright Cave by bamboo boat so peaceful. Tra Bau kayaking — amazing to see filming location. Sky Bar sunset party best part. Swimming pool wonderful touch. Book Velar of the Seas!”
— Laura & James, United Kingdom

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Perfect 3-day premium experience”
“Viet Hai Village authentic and warm. Ba Trai Dao Beach pure paradise. Gourmet dinner delicious. Crew attentive and friendly. Velar of the Seas feels truly special.”
— Nguyen Family, Vietnam

⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Refined, relaxed, great value”
“Everything ran smoothly. Transfer clearly explained. Brunch lovely. Velar of the Seas strikes perfect balance between premium comfort and genuine warmth.”
— Verified Guest, Australia