Velar of the Seas is a 29-cabin cruise operating overnight journeys through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Suites feature private balconies and en-suite bathrooms, while onboard facilities include a restaurant and bar, sundeck, spa and top-deck pool. Two-day and three-day programs may combine scenic cruising with selected cave, village or water activities. Final routes, inclusions, transfer arrangements and operating times depend on the booked departure, weather, tides, safety and local port conditions.
Reference price for Velar of the Seas, per person based on two guests sharing a cabin. This is not a guaranteed selling rate. Final price depends on suite type, travel date and availability and is confirmed on request. Chat with us on WhatsApp +84 936 336 389 for an exact quote.
Velar of the Seas has 29 suites with private balconies and en-suite bathrooms, plus a restaurant, sundeck, spa and Jacuzzi pool. Suite size and inclusions vary by category; confirm the selected accommodation before booking.
Typical programs may include Dark and Bright Cave, Tra Bau or Viet Hai Village, with kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi and cooking demonstrations. The final itinerary and activities depend on weather, safety and local operating conditions.
Share your travel date, guest mix and preferred suite. Vietpower Travel checks live availability and sends the cabin and deck, bedding, total price, transfer option, child policy and inclusions in writing before payment.
| Day | Transfer | Destinations | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Hanoi → Tuan Chau Marina → Lan Ha bay → Dark and Bright Cave | Pick up in Hanoi Old Quarter, check in, visit Bright Cave by bamboo boat rowed by the local ... | |
| Day 2 | Lan Ha bay → Tuan Chau Marina → Hanoi | Take part in Tai Chi class in the morning, kayak around Tra Bau Area, check out cabin, head back to ... |
8:00 – 8:30 You will be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Streets and transfer to Tuan Chau by stuttle bus ( If the transfer is booked with Velar Of The Seas Cruise )
Note: If guests do not stay at the hotel in the Old Quarter, our car will pick up at Hanoi Opera House – the final pickup point.
11:45 Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor.
11:45 - 12:30 Transfer by tender boat to Velar of the Seas Cruise.
12:30 The Cruise Maneger and crew member welcome you onboard with guiding information and a safety briefing.
13:15 Enjoy afabulous lunch in our restaurant. During lunch time, our cruise starts to sail through the magnificent Lan Ha Bay, a geological extension of Halong Bay which is less visited, less inhabited and therefore has the extra appeal of being a more peaceful place.
After lunchtime, you will have a short break before joining the first activity of the tour.
15:15 Visit Bright Cave by bamboo boat rowed by the local fishermen, a serene round lake surrounded by lush trees and high stone cliffs.
17:30 – 18:30 Enjoy the Sunset Party with fruits and snacks at Velar Sky Bar and Happy Hour will offer you a drink at an attractive price. Happy together, watching theSun falling into the sea will be unforgettable memories for every single traveler on board.
18:00 Our Vietnamese cooking demonstration is a great way to learn how to prepare delicious appetizers and we will guide you through the process.
19:00 You can spoil yourself with a unique Signature Dinner in our distinctive restaurant.
20:30 It is now time to relax with an exotic cocktail and drink in the evening landscape. Our bar offers a wide range of wine, beer, and liqueurs and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day sailing on the Bay. You can order an indulgent spa service, watch movies, go squid fishing or simply relax on our rooftop deck under the cover of a brightly illuminated sky.
06:00 Greets first light of the day on Sundeck, warming up your body with Tai Chi lesson or enjoy an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice to watch the stunning scenery unfold before you
06:30 Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)
07:15 – 08:15 Explore Lan Ha Bay by doing kayaking around Tra Bau Area.
09:30 It time to back to Tuan Chau habour. Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland. After a final early brunch and a last goodbye from our crew at 10:45 -11:00, you will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi.
11:45 - 12:00 Get into the shuttle bus for a return to Hanoi.
15:00 - 15.30 Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (If the transfer is booked with Velar of the Seas cruise). End of services.
| Day | Transfer | Destinations | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Hanoi → Tuan Chau Marina → Lan Ha bay → Dark and Bright Cave | Driving to Tuan Chau Marina, Arrive in Tuan Chau Marina, Welcome Drink, Having lunch while enjoying ... | |
| Day 2 | Lan Ha bay → Cat Ba Island → Viet Hai village → Ba Trai Dao islets | Start a fresh new day with Tai Chi class, transferred to Viet Hai village for cycling, swimming or ... | |
| Day 3 | Lan Ha bay → Tuan Chau Marina → Hanoi | Take part in Tai Chi class in the morning, Kayak in Tra Bau Area, transfer back to Tuan Chau Marina ... |
8:00 – 8:30 You will be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Streets and transfer to Tuan Chau by stuttle bus (If the transfer is booked with Velar Of The Seas Cruise )
Note: If guests do not stay at the hotel in the Old Quarter, our car will pick up at Hanoi Opera House – the final pickup point.
11:45 Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor.
11:45- 12:30 Transfer by tender boat to Velar of the seas cruise.
12:30 The Cruise Maneger and crew member welcome you onboard with guiding information and a safety briefing.
13:15 Enjoy afabulous lunch in our restaurant. During lunch time, our cruise starts to sail through the magnificent Lan Ha Bay, a geological extension of Halong Bay which is less visited, less inhabited and therefore has the extra appeal of being a more peaceful place.
After lunchtime, you will have a short break before joining the first activity of the tour.
15:15 Visit Bright Cave by bamboo boat rowed by the local fishermen, a serene round lake surrounded by lush trees and high stone cliffs.
16:30 Enjoy swimming in the private emerald water.
17:30 – 18:30 Enjoy the Sunset Party with fruits and snacks at Velar Sky Bar and Happy Hour will offer you a drink at an attractive price. Happy together, watching the Sun falling into the sea will be unforgettable memories for every single traveler on board.
18:00 Our Vietnamese cooking demonstration is a great way to learn how to prepare delicious appetizers and we will guide you through the process.
19:00 You can spoil yourself with a unique Signature Dinner in our distinctive restaurant.
20:30 It is now time to relax with an exotic cocktail and drink in the evening landscape. Our bar offers a wide range of wine, beer, and liqueurs and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day sailing on the Bay. You can order an indulgent spa service, watch movies, go squid fishing or simply relax on our rooftop deck under the cover of a brightly illuminated sky.
06:00 Be an early riser and attend healthy Tai Chi practice on the sundeck. Sunrise photography is awesome.
06:30 Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant.
08:00 You will join a day cruise and transfer to Viet Hai, a small village in the midst of jungles, covered by high mountains. The village is situated in the heart of Cat Ba National Park, which belongs to Cat Hai district of Hai Phong city.
10:00 Upon arrival, take a bike ride along the small path through the rain forests. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way,stop at the village to relax, and visit an ancient local house which is made from straw, mud, bamboo,... Arrive at Viet Hai, visit some local houses to learn about the culture, customs and daily life of the local people.
12:00 Back to the day cruise for a visit to Lan Ha Bay. Lunch will be served on board.
13:30 The cruise takes you to the pristine beach area - BaTrai Dao beach. This is the most beautiful beach in Lan Ha Bay with nature amazing white sand, very quiet and fewer tourists, you are free to swim or participate in kayaking activity
14:45 Get on the day cruise for a transfer back and back to Velar of the Seas Cruise.
16:30 We return to Velar of the Sea Cruise and join some interesting activities such as cooking demonstration, sunset party and relax on the sundeck to catch the daily spectacular of a gorgeous panorama
Don’t miss the Happy Hour at our bar as well
After that, the captain will let the cruise stop a quiet area of the bay
19:00 A special dinner of fresh seafood and assortment of appetizing delicacies will be served
20:45 In the late evening, take your leisure time to chat at the bar, playing games,squid fishing, singing karaoke....
06:00 Be an early riser and attend healthy Tai Chi practice on the sundeck. Sunrise photography is awesome.
06:30 - 07:15 Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant.
07:20 - 8:20 Explore Lan Ha bay by doing kayaking around Tra Bau Area.
09:00 - 09:30 It’stime to pack your things, do the check-out procedure. Make sure not to forget your belongings.
10:00 Enjoy brunch on the cruise.
10:45 Travel on a tender boat back to Tuan Chau Harbor. Make your farewell to the crew
11:45 - 12:00 Get into the shuttle bus for a return to Hanoi.
15:00 - 15.30 Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (If the transfer is booked with Velar of the Seas cruise). End of services.
Velar of the Seas currently operates as a 29-cabin cruise for journeys through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Its spacious suites feature private balconies and en-suite bathrooms, while onboard facilities include a restaurant, sundeck, spa and Jacuzzi pool. Two-day and three-day programs can include sites such as Dark and Bright Cave, Tra Bau and Viet Hai Village, with kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi and cooking demonstrations. Final routes and activities depend on weather and local operating conditions.
Send your travel date and group size via WhatsApp; Vietpower Travel will confirm the available suite, total price, inclusions and transfer plan in writing before payment.
The top deck combines open bay views with a pool area for relaxing between activities. Access and use may be limited by weather, maintenance, safety rules or the operating schedule; children must remain under adult supervision.
The onboard spa offers selected wellness and massage treatments in a quiet setting. Services, opening times and charges vary by departure, so request the current menu and confirm an appointment with the operator before relying on availability.
The restaurant and bar serve meals and drinks with views across the bay. Menus and service times vary by program; dietary requests should be shared in advance and remain subject to ingredient availability and the vessel’s kitchen procedures.
Transfer is not automatically included in every cabin rate. Vietpower Travel will confirm the pickup area, vehicle type, supplement and timing for the selected departure; guests staying outside the agreed pickup zone may need a separate meeting point or private transfer.
Selected departures may include kayaking or a locally rowed bamboo boat, but the final activity and any supplement depend on the booked package, weather, tides, safety and local operating permission. Check the written inclusion list for your departure.
Celebration requests can be shared with Vietpower Travel before departure. Any cake, room setup, dietary detail or charge must be confirmed in writing with the operator; no complimentary gift or specific arrangement is guaranteed unless it appears in the booking confirmation.
Published Velar suite categories feature private balconies and en-suite bathrooms. Suite size, bedding, deck position, occupancy and connecting-room availability vary by category, so confirm the exact room assignment in writing before payment.
Launched in 2023
Official public rates currently start from US$41++ per guest for the 7-hour day cruise and US$29++ per guest for the 3.5-hour dinner cruise.
Rates, surcharges and availability may change by departure date. Vietpower Travel will reconfirm the final quotation before payment.
Kayaking or a bamboo-boat ride at Luon Cave is optional and currently carries an operator surcharge of 100,000 VND per guest.
This activity is not included in the standard day-cruise rate and remains subject to weather and operating conditions.
Launched in 2018
Best for travelers with one free day who want both Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. We confirm the operating route, departure status and weather-dependent stops before you commit.
Your written confirmation states the Hanoi pick-up zone and time, round-trip transfer arrangement, meeting instructions and expected return. No guessing on the morning of travel.
Launched in 2024
Receive one written quote confirming the sailing date, total price, included meals, entrance fees and any optional Hanoi transfer or paid activity before you place a deposit.
We verify the operator’s current seven-hour program and clearly separate included meals, entrance fees and pool access from optional transfer, drinks, kayak or bamboo boat and spa services.
Launched in 2018
Choose the lower-deck Deluxe cabin or upper-deck Executive Balcony cabin. Vietpower confirms the exact category, bedding, floor and balcony status in writing before you pay.
For the official 1 May–30 September 2026 summer period, the published starting guide is USD 99 per guest for Deluxe and USD 109 for Executive Balcony on shared occupancy. Your dated quote confirms live availability, total cost, inclusions, transfer and any surcharge before payment.
Launched in 2018
Choose Noble, Imperial or Grand Royal. Vietpower confirms the suite category, room size, bed setup, deck, bay-view window and occupancy in writing before you pay, so the booked product is clear.
The 2-day program covers the essential Halong Bay highlights, while 3D2N adds more time for caves, islands and a day-boat excursion. Vietpower checks the operator’s current order of visits for your date because weather, tides and port instructions may change the schedule.
Launched in 2022
From ~USD 120 per person, twin-share for an entry cabin on a 2-day/1-night program.
This is an indicative reference based on public 2026 rates, not a guaranteed selling rate. Final price depends on cabin type, travel date and availability and is confirmed on request.
Chat with us on WhatsApp +84 936 336 389 for an exact quote.
Amanda Halong Cruise operates with 25 ocean-view cabins. Selected categories support triple occupancy or connecting arrangements for families and small groups.
Cabin layout, bed configuration and availability are confirmed for your travel date.
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