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What travelers love about Swan Cruises

  •  Swan Cruises Style: Modern
  •   Spacious and clean waiting lounge
  •   House 18 elegant cabins, each with a private bathroom and large ocean view windows
  •   Very suitable for family with triple or adjacent rooms
  •   Visit non-touristy Bai Tu Long Bay with charming destinations
  •   Helpful, enthusiastic and professional staff
  •   Skillful, humor and good English speaking guide
  •   Enjoy delicious Vietnamese set menu and Western styled breakfast
  •   Participate in many exciting activities: Kayaking, Bamboo boat trip, Squid Fishing, Swimming, Cooking Class, ...

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Halong Bay Cruises offer an exciting way to celebrate your special events: wedding anniversary, proposal, and birthday. Enjoy free fancy set-up for a fantastic party experience with your friends, family and your partner. Please be noted that your birthday must be on your cruise date.

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Not combine with other promotions.

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Room Types
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Rates
Deluxe Cabin

Deluxe Cabin

  • Room with Balcony
  • 0 Rooms
  • See view
  • Double/Twin
  • 18 m2
  • First Floor
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Suite Cabin

Suite Cabin

  • Room with Balcony
  • 7 Rooms
  • See view
  • Double/Twin
  • 18 m2
  • First Deck
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Swan Cruises: Itineraries & Routes

Enjoying the welcome drink on Swan Cruises Special and un-touristic cruising route Kayaking and swimming in Cap La Island Practicing Tai Chi lesson in the early morning Visiting Thien Canh Son Cave Joining impressive traditional cooking class Enjoying sunset party on the sundeck
Day Transfer Destinations Summary
Day 1 Hanoi → Bai Tu Long bay → Cong Do Area → Cap La Transfer Hanoi - Halong, Cruising in Halong Bay, Kayaking, Swimming
Day 2 Bai Tu Long bay → Thien Canh Son cave → Hanoi Tai Chi Class in the early morning, Visit Thien Canh Son

Day 1: Hanoi - Bai Tu Long bay - Cong Do Area - Cap La

Transfer:
Activities:
Transfer Hanoi - Halong, Cruising in Halong Bay, Kayaking, Swimming

08.00 – 8:30 :Our bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and start your trip to explore the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam. On the way, we will have a quick stop in the middle of the way to rest.

12.30: Arrive at our waiting lounge at Halong international cruise port, you will have a bit of time to relax. Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat.

12.45: Enjoy a welcome drink and spend a couple of minutes briefing about safety on the boat and activities included then we check in our cabin.

13.30: Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.

15.00: Arrive in the kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing.

17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoy our Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage.

19.00: Sumptuous set dinner on board.

20.30: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gather your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply have a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay. 

Meals: (L /D)
Hanoi - Bai Tu Long bay - Cong Do Area - Cap La

Day 2: Bai Tu Long bay - Thien Canh Son cave - Hanoi

Transfer:
Activities:
Tai Chi Class in the early morning, Visit Thien Canh Son

06:00  Sunrise Tai-chi section on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength and ready for another exploring day.

08.00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.

09.00: Upon return to the boat you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.

10.00: Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) used to guide – Nem Cuon or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetable carving.

11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat.

12.00: Back to the harbor and disembark at Ha Long cruise port

12.30: Our bus will take you back to Hanoi.

17.00: End of service.

Meals: B, L
Enjoying the welcome drink on Swan Cruises Special and un-touristic cruising route Kayaking and swimming in Cap La Island Practicing Tai Chi lesson in the early morning Visiting Thien Canh Son Cave Cruising towards Bai Tu Long Bay and explore Vung Vieng fishing village Joining impressive traditional cooking class Enjoying sunset party on the sundeck
Day Transfer Destinations Summary
Day 1 DHanoi → Bai Tu Long bay → Cong Do Area → Cap La Transfer Hanoi - Halong, Cruising in Halong Bay, Kayaking, Swimming
Day 2 Bai Tu Long bay → Vung Vieng Fishing village → Cong Dam area Tai Chi Class in the early morning, Visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village, Cong dam
Day 3 Thien Canh Son cave → Bai Tu Long bay Tai Chi in morning, Visit Thien Canh Son cave

Day 1: DHanoi - Bai Tu Long bay - Cong Do Area - Cap La

Transfer:
Activities:
Transfer Hanoi - Halong, Cruising in Halong Bay, Kayaking, Swimming

08.00 – 8:30 :Our bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and start your trip to explore the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam. On the way, we will have a quick stop in the middle of the way to rest.

12.30: Arrive at our waiting lounge at Halong international cruise port, you will have a bit of time to relax. Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat.

12.45: Enjoy a welcome drink and spend a couple of minutes briefing about safety on the boat and activities included then we check in our cabin.

13.30: Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.

15.00: Arrive in the kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing.

17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoy our Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage.

19.00: Sumptuous set dinner on board.

20.30: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gather your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply have a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay. 

Meals: (L /D)
 DHanoi - Bai Tu Long bay - Cong Do Area - Cap La

Day 2: Bai Tu Long bay - Vung Vieng Fishing village - Cong Dam area

Transfer:
Activities:
Tai Chi Class in the early morning, Visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village, Cong dam

06.00: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the
stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
07.30: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength and
ready for another exploring day.

Swan Cruises – Discover Amazing Bay

09.00: Transfer to a day cruise, we cruise passing several floating hamlets including Cap La
and Cong Dam, we enter the Center of pristine Bai Tu Long Geology Park. There, we will
visit Vung Vieng fishing village to interact with local people.
12.00: Back to the boat for a delicious hot lunch at noontime
14.00: Spend more time kayaking and swimming at Cong Dam, or relaxing on boat. If the
weather allows, we can take a glance at Thay Cave before going back to the anchor point.
16.30: Return to the main boat and enjoy sunset party afterwards
19.00: Dinner will be served.
20.30: Free time for joining Games, you may also try your luck with squid fishing.

Meals: (B/L/D)
Bai Tu Long bay - Vung Vieng Fishing village - Cong Dam area

Day 3: Thien Canh Son cave - Bai Tu Long bay

Transfer:
Activities:
Tai Chi in morning, Visit Thien Canh Son cave

06:00 Sunrise Tai-chi section on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s
landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength and
ready for another exploring day.
08.00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
09.00: Upon return to the boat you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish
packing.
10.00: Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but
delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) used to guide –
Nem Cuon or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetable carving.
11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat.
12.00: Back to the harbor and disembark at Ha Long cruise port
12.30: Our bus will take you back to Hanoi.
17.00: End of service.

Meals:

If you are searching for an impressive cruising experience in Halong Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay, Swan Cruises will be a wonderful mid-range option. Different from the modern outside look, the vessel offers 18 beautiful ocean-view cabins inspired by traditional culture and local materials. Bar and dining room is also designed in a comfortable and romantic setting with large windows for the best sceneries of the bay. Instead of sharing the waters with hundreds of junks, Swan Cruises sails you through the more pristine and less touristy Bai Tu Long Bay. Let’s discover the world natural heritage site at its best with SWAN CRUISES!

Features
All Meals Included
Massage
Spa
Room Service
Restaurant(s)
Fine Dining Experience in the Restaurant and Bar
Fine Dining Experience in the Restaurant and Bar

The Restaurant & Bar on Swan Cruises is designed with large glass windows in a comfortable and romantic setting that allows passengers to take in the amazing landscape of Halong Bay while enjoying Vietnamese cuisine at its best. Each meal provides a fusion menu of Vietnamese and International cuisine including fresh local seafood and other ingredients. You will feel at home with the relaxed and welcoming manner of cruise staff at all times.

Relax on the Sundeck
Relax on the Sundeck

With a large area covered by high quality wood, Sundeck is the perfect place for you to relax, admire the views at sunset while enjoying a cup of cocktail, or socialize with other people. In addition, Sundeck is also the place where you join the Tai Chi class in the early morning. Having a series of healthy exercises is a great way to get full of energy for a busy day of activities in the bay.

Highlight off the beaten track in Bai Tu Long Bay
Highlight off the beaten track in Bai Tu Long Bay

Away from the touristy and crowded Halong Bay, Swan Cruises takes guests to the stunning and natural Bai Tu Long where you will see fewer tourists and cruises. It is best to go kayaking and swimming under emerald water in Cap La Island, discover the bay’s history in Thien Canh Son Cave, and know more about the locals when visiting Vung Vieng fishing village.

The cruise was lovely, with amazing views. Had fun activities whilst on and off the boat. Thanks Jessie for organising!

Views and the crew where amazing. Had a great few days Exploring the area. Jessie helped us getting the best room at the ship!

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