Less touristy cruising route to stunning attractions
Innovative Transfer through Hanoi – Halong highway (2 hours)
Visit Trung Trang Cave in Cat Ba island
Enjoy swimming time in the less populated area at Tra Bau
Go kayaking around Ao Ech area
Impressive traditional cooking class
Enjoy a spa treatment or pamper yourself at sundeck

DAY 1: HANOI – TUAN CHAU MARINA – LAN HA BAY – AO ECH (-/L/D)

08:30 Luxury van picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Ha Long Bay.
11:30 Arriving at Lot 32 – Tuan Chau Marina – have check-in procedures at the waiting lounge. You can take special tea at lounge by warm welcome.
12:15 Transfer to Nostalgia Cruise by a tender boat. Welcome aboard, we’ll have some welcome drinks and gather at the restaurant for a cruise briefing and some safety instructions.
13:00 Passengers will be taking lunch while we cruise and visit Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature
15:00 Kayaking activities in the Ao Ech area are held to discover the hidden charm of Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay
17:00 Nostalgia Cruise enters a less populated area at Tra Bau – Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a nice swim in the green, emerald water.
18:00 Onboard you may join a cooking demonstration and enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with our Cruise Manager directly.
19:15 Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.
21:00 It’s time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay, our bar on the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant, we also have chess and cards for you. Over night on board.
23:00 Overnight on board

DAY 2: TRUNG TRANG CAVE – LAN HA BAY – TUAN CHAU MARINA – HANOI (B/L-)

06:30 It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a tai chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, and consult our sailors.
07:00 We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
08:00 We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba Island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave. Trung Trang cave located in Trung Trang Valley, which is 15km away from the northwest of Cat Ba town. The cave is 300m long through the mountain, possessing a mysterious beauty due to the geological tectonics in million years along with many historical vestiges. The cave has many stalactites with different shapes that stimulate human imagination and amaze visitors.
09:30 Nostalgia Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
10:00 Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.
11:30 Disembark Nostalgia Cruise at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, and end your cruise with us.
14:30 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.
Thank you for choosing Nostalgia Cruise!

Less touristy cruising route to stunning attractions
Innovative Transfer through Hanoi – Halong highway (2,5 hours)
Visit Trung Trang Cave in Cat Ba island
Enjoy swimming time in the less populated area at Tra Bau
Go kayaking around Ao Ech area
Impressive traditional cooking class
Enjoy a spa treatment or pamper yourself at sundeck

DAY 1: HANOI – TUAN CHAU MARINA – LAN HA BAY – AO ECH (-/L/D)

08:30 Luxury van picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Ha Long Bay.
11:30 Arriving at Lot 32 – Tuan Chau Marina – have check-in procedures at the waiting lounge. You can take special tea at lounge by warm welcome.
12:15 Transfer to Nostalgia Cruise by a tender boat. Welcome aboard, we’ll have some welcome drinks and gather at the restaurant for a cruise briefing and some safety instructions.
13:00 Passengers will be taking lunch while we cruise and visit Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature
15:00 Kayaking activities in the Ao Ech area are held to discover the hidden charm of Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay
17:00 Nostalgia Cruise enters a less populated area at Tra Bau – Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a nice swim in the green, emerald water.
18:00 Onboard you may join a cooking demonstration and enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with our Cruise Manager directly.
19:15 Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.
21:00 It’s time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay, our bar on the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant, we also have chess and cards for you. Over night on board.
23:00 Overnight on board.

DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – CAT BA ISLAND – VIET HAI VILLAGE (B/L/D)

06:30 The day starts early onboard with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
07:00 Breakfast is served in the restaurant with a morning view of our bay’s landscape, then we continue our journey.
08:45 Boarding day boat to visit Viet Hai fishing village. Cycling along the village (Optional electric car service is available) to enjoy the stunning landscape of Cat Ba rain forest and dark tunnels, witness the scenery of rice fields, visit the ancient house, and get closer to local life.
11:00 Return to the boat and enjoy lunch.
14:00 Visit Ba Trai Dao (Three peach islets), this peaceful body of water has beautiful scenery, making it the perfect place for scenic kayaking or relaxing on a sandy beach.
17:00 Back on Nostalgia Cruise and you might join another cooking class.
It’s time to contemplate the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin while having a few drinks during Happy Hour at our bar on the top deck.
19:15 Deluxe Dinner is served. Experience a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting – take the time to enjoy our delicious local food prepared and served to you by our lovely caterers.
21:30 It’s time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay, our bar on the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes you. You can also try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant, we also have chess and cards for you.
23:00 Overnight on board.

DAY 3: LAN HA BAY – TRUNG TRANG CAVE – TUAN CHAU MARINA – HANOI (B/L/-)

06:30 It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a tai chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, and consult our sailors.
07:00 We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
08:00 We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba Island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave. Trung Trang cave located in Trung Trang Valley, which is 15km away from the northwest of Cat Ba town. The cave is 300m long through the mountain, possessing a mysterious beauty due to the geological tectonics in million years along with many historical vestiges. The cave has many stalactites with different shapes that stimulate human imagination and amaze visitors.
09:30 Nostalgia Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
10:00 Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.
11:30 Disembark Nostalgia Cruise at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, and end your cruise with us.
14:30 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.
Thank you for choosing Nostalgia Cruise!