Azalea Cruise

DAY 1: HANOI - HAI PHONG - HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY (L/D)

9h10 You will be collected from Old Quarter Center to take the highway to Azalea Private Lounge. 11h30 Got Ferry, you will have a chance to experience on the longest bridge in South East Asia.

12h00 Transfer by tender to the AZALEA CRUISE. We welcome our guests onboard, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising & explore Halong Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

12h40 Proceeds to Da Chong islet. We have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets of Con Vit & Gia Luan. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island - Thoi Quyt area - Coc Ngoi islet - through Cua Van village to Ba Trai Dao area.

15h00 We progress to Ba Trai Dao beach area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Halong Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam. The region is known for its pristine beaches & spectacular beauty, having about 400 fascinating islands. You may prefer to try your hand at kayaking or simply just enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal clear water of the bay, in the Ba Trai Dao area (Visiting Ba Trai Dao from Oct to May. From Jun to Sept, visiting Tra Bau area, belongs to Lan Ha Bay. Tra Bau is also one of the ideal destinations for kayaking & swimming.

18h00 It’s time to try the authentic well-known local liquor as “Ba Kich liquor” (Morinda officinalis). This is a kind of wealthy and tasty liquor which is really highly recommending liquor in Viet Nam. You might never forget this lovely purple liquor 

18h30 you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)

19h30 Deluxe dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting

21h30 Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.

Option: Massage service available, please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)

DAY 2: HALONG BAY - HANOI (B/L)

Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve light breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out in canoes to explore the bay in the area where the Sang Toi cave is situated.

9h30 Return to AZALEA CRUISE boat for check-out procedures

10h00 Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch

11h35 We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.

12h10 We bid farewell at Dinh Vu port, this is the end of the program.

14h00 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.

Room Description:

- Deluxe Balcony cabins are well designed with beautiful large windows opening toward the sea, and all cabins feature their own private balconies, roomy size of 28 square meters. Western style is the highlight of these cabins with full HD LED TVs and luxury facilities.

- Premium Deluxe Balcony cabins situated on the second floor with the most beautiful ocean set high on the ship for a spanning panorama view. All cabins are designed with private balconies, luxury & relaxation in mind. Giant bay windows open to the sea, roomy size of 28 square meters.

- Azalea Executive Suite View Cabins are located on the second floor and these cabins are the most luxurious of any cabin on the Azalea Cruises fleet. They host a private luxury balcony, private Jacuzzi, secluded private bar in-cabin, the largest personal sized cabin on board at 45 square meters, a private sun lounge and lounge chairs on the private balcony. In addition, Cabins are equipped with as much viewing room as possible via our gigantic bay windows.

- Family Deluxe Ocean View Cabins are the connecting door cabins with 01 double cabin and 01 twin cabin. All cabins are well designed with full-sized large windows that open to vistas of the sea and allow our guests to enjoy their own personal view Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay from private. These cabins are the largest, most luxurious for families, at sizes of 56 square meters.

- Family Deluxe Ocean View Cabins situated on the second floor with the most beautiful ocean set high on the ship for a spanning panorama view. All cabins are designed with private balconies, are the connecting door cabins with 01 double cabin & 01 Twin cabin, all cabins are well designed with full-sized large windows that open to vistas of the sea. These beautiful cabins are the largest, most luxurious for families, at sizes of 56 square meters.

DAY 1: HANOI - HAI PHONG - HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY (L/D)

9h10 You will be collected from Old Quarter Center to take the highway to Azalea Private Lounge. 11h30 Got Ferry, you will have a chance to experience on the longest bridge in South East Asia.

12h00 Transfer by tender to the AZALEA CRUISE. We welcome our guests onboard, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising & explore Halong Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

12h40 Proceeds to Da Chong islet. We have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets of Con Vit & Gia Luan. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island - Thoi Quyt area - Coc Ngoi islet - through Cua Van village to Ba Trai Dao area.

15h00 We progress to Ba Trai Dao beach area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Halong Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam. The region is known for its pristine beaches & spectacular beauty, having about 400 fascinating islands. You may prefer to try your hand at kayaking or simply just enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal clear water of the bay, in the Ba Trai Dao area (Visiting Ba Trai Dao from Oct to May. From Jun to Sept, visiting Tra Bau area, belongs to Lan Ha Bay. Tra Bau is also one of the ideal destinations for kayaking & swimming.

18h00 It’s time to try the authentic well-known local liquor as “Ba Kich liquor” (Morinda officinalis). This is a kind of wealthy and tasty liquor which is really highly recommending liquor in Viet Nam. You might never forget this lovely purple liquor 

18h30 you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)

19h30 Deluxe dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting

21h30 Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)

DAY 2: LAN HA BAY (B/L/D)

6h00 The day starts early onboard AZALEA CRUISE with Tai Chi session on the sundeck.

Coffee, tea and pastries for light breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape

8h30 Transfer to day boat for visit Viet Hai village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel.  Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people. Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost).

Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch served on day boat.

13h30 Visit Lan Ha Bay, free kayaking and swimming at Ba Ham Lake area situated in the middle of a narrow, rectangular area, with the all four sides enclosed by vertical cliffs. (if the weather permit). 

16h00 Return to AZALEA CRUISE. You will join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. Watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal

19h30 Deluxe dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting

21h30 Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)

23h00 End of Day Two program

 DAY 3: HALONG BAY - HANOI (B/L)

Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve light breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out in canoes to explore the bay in the area where the Sang Toi cave is situated.

9h30 Return to AZALEA CRUISE boat for check-out procedures

10h00 Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch

11h35 We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.

12h10 We bid farewell at Dinh Vu port, this is the end of the program.

14h00 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.

Room Description:

- Deluxe Balcony cabins are well designed with beautiful large windows opening toward the sea, and all cabins feature their own private balconies, roomy size of 28 square meters. Western style is the highlight of these cabins with full HD LED TVs and luxury facilities.

- Premium Deluxe Balcony cabins situated on the second floor with the most beautiful ocean set high on the ship for a spanning panorama view. All cabins are designed with private balconies, luxury & relaxation in mind. Giant bay windows open to the sea, roomy size of 28 square meters.

- Azalea Executive Suite View Cabins are located on the second floor and these cabins are the most luxurious of any cabin on the Azalea Cruises fleet. They host a private luxury balcony, private Jacuzzi, secluded private bar in-cabin, the largest personal sized cabin on board at 45 square meters, a private sun lounge and lounge chairs on the private balcony. In addition, Cabins are equipped with as much viewing room as possible via our gigantic bay windows.

- Family Deluxe Ocean View Cabins are the connecting door cabins with 01 double cabin and 01 twin cabin. All cabins are well designed with full-sized large windows that open to vistas of the sea and allow our guests to enjoy their own personal view Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay from private. These cabins are the largest, most luxurious for families, at sizes of 56 square meters.

- Family Deluxe Ocean View Cabins situated on the second floor with the most beautiful ocean set high on the ship for a spanning panorama view. All cabins are designed with private balconies, are the connecting door cabins with 01 double cabin & 01 Twin cabin, all cabins are well designed with full-sized large windows that open to vistas of the sea. These beautiful cabins are the largest, most luxurious for families, at sizes of 56 square meters.