Stellar of the Seas Cruise

Day One: Hanoi - Tuan Chau marina - Halong bay – Lunch – Kayaking at Dark & Bright ( Hang Sang – Toi) Cave – Swimming – Sunset party – Cookery demonstration – BBQ Dinner – Onboard night activities.

08:15 
- Pick up at 10 Phan Chu Trinh Street, Hoan Kiem dist, Hanoi 
- Start 2,5-hour road journey via 5B highway on shuttle bus 

11:45 – 12.00 approx
- Arriving Tuan Chau marina, transferred by speedboat to Stellar of the Seas. Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction. 
- Set sail as lunch is served

12:30 – 13:00 
- Join us for a typical lunch in the luxury dining room with indoor or outdoor dining area.
- Check in your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind
- Continue cruising through Con Vit islet, Thumb islet and Gia Luan harbor where belonged to Cat Ba area. 
- Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi)

- Drop anchor, guests can choose kayaking or take your comfortably on local bamboo boat rowed by the locals to explore the cave or stay at the main boat for swimming. 

- Heading back toward the sleeping area

Early evening
Summit on the sundeck for watching the sunset, enjoy Sunset party. It’s ideal time to make acquaintance with new friends, sharing your traveling experience or simply watching the sunset or just relax in the seasonal swimming pool, or enjoy your time in our golf course or do the exercise at fitness area.

18:00
Join us for a short class of cooking demonstration. Our chef will guide you how to make famous traditional Vietnamese spring rolls. Here you will understand the culinary culture of the Vietnamese 

19:00
- BBQ dinner is served with fresh food menu outside of swimming pool area. 
- After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at panoramic bar with seasonal pool view, at wine and cigars cellar, or take one of our onboard activities: games, movies, and squid fishing… or relaxing with massage services.
- Footbath with Ginger or with lemon grass and salt 

Overnight on board

Day Two:  Tai chi – Breakfast – Lan Ha bay – Lunch – Cycling at Viet Hai Village – Swimming at natural beach area – Dinner with different menu – Free time for activities

6:30 
Join us for a Tai Chi session for the early risers on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone peaks and islands or you can choose to do the exercise at fitness area next to the golf course. 

07:30
Enjoy light breakfast in a panorama view of the world heritage site. After breakfast, enjoy your time for relaxing in amazing view of the Lan Ha bay while the boat continues cruising further for sightseeing.

11:30 approx
Lunch is served before getting on the speed boat to explore some unique area where the main boat cannot go through.

13:15 approx
Transfer to the speed boat heading to Viet Hai Village.

Afternoon: 
- Take the bicycle ride to enjoy gorgeous sceneries along village roads and go through rain forests. We also visit a local family’s house to see the daily life of local people. Back to the day boat to continue cruising further in Lan Ha Bay.

Early evening
- Back to Stellar of the Seas, take time to refresh or play some short game in our golf course or relax with massage services as we cruise to sleeping area. Dinner is served with different menu. 
- After dinner reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, swimming pool, wine and cigars cellar or enjoy the landscape of the bay at night. Relax with massage services. Take one of our on-board activities like squid fishing, watching movies in the restaurant, board games,…
- Footbath with ginger or with lemongrass and salt (optional)

Overnight on board

Day Three: Tai Chi – Breakfast – Visiting the bay on Speedboat – Swimming – Typical Vietnamese cuisine – Farewell in Hanoi 

06:00
Join us a short class for how to play golf at the golf course

06:30
Join us for a Tai Chi session on the sundeck for early riser. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body, joining Tai Chi session to full charge your energy for the new day.

07:00 – 7:45
 Local light breakfast is served

08:00 
- Experience visiting the bay in 20 minutes on our speedboat or swimming around the main boat

09:30 
Check out the room

10:00
Vietnamese cuisine is served.

12:00
- Disembark from the cruise as our crew say farewell, back to Tuan Chau Marina by our speedboat
- Transfer to shuttle bus 
- Arrival back Aclass cruises office in Hanoi approximately 15:30

Terms & Conditions:
- The above prices are applied for a double or twin room, sercharge for guests staying in single room

Includes
- One night on luxury Stellar of the Seas Cruises
- Welcome drinks with warm/cold tissues
- Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
- In house English speaking guide
- Fruit set up in cabin
- Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin 
- All meals on boat: 02 lunches, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast
- Taichi session, bamboo boat in Dark & Bright Cave, kayaking in Ba Trai Dao beach, cooking demonstration, night squid fishing.
- Travel insurance

Excludes
- Sharing shuttle bus transfers Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
- Tipping and gratitude
- Visa arrangements
- Beauty spa and massage services
- Other beverages, tips and personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned

Children Policy & Extra Mattress
- Children under 05 years old: free of charge if sharing a cabin with parents 
- Children above 05 - under 11 years old: 75% adult rate, sharing a cabin with parents
- Children from 11 years old and above are considered as adults 
One Cabin is for maximum 2 passengers and 1 child under 11 years old, sharing bed with parents. An extra mattress will be set up upon availability.

Transfer Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi options
- Shuttle bus shared limousine 10 or 16 seated: $34/person 2 ways
- Shuttle bus shared 29 seated: $26/person 2 ways
- Private car 4 seated: $150/car/ 2 way
- Private car 7 seated: $165/car/2 ways
- Private mini van 16 seated: $180/minivan/2 ways

Day 1: Hanoi - Tuan Chau - Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay - Stellar of the Seas Cruise (L/D)
08:45 – 09:10 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter, start 2,5 hour road journey via 5B highway on ultra-luxurious limousine (for the guests use our transfer service)
11:30 – 12.00 Arriving Tuan Chau marina, transferred by speedboat to Stellar of the Seas. Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction. 
Set sail as lunch is served
12:30 Join us for a typical lunch in the luxury dining room with indoor or outdoor dining area. 
Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind
Continue cruising through Con Vit islet, Thumb islet and Gia Luan habour where belonged to Cat Ba area. 
Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air).
Heading back toward the sleeping area

Early evening: Summit on the sundeck for watching the sunset, enjoy Sunset party. It’s ideal time to make acquaintance with new friends, sharing your traveling experience or simply watching the sunset or just relax in the seasonal swimming pool, or enjoy your time in our golf course.
18:00 Join us for a short class of cooking demonstration. Our chef will guide you how to make famous traditional Vietnamese spring rolls. Here you will understand the culinary culture of the Vietnamese 
19:00 BBQ dinner is served with fresh food menu outside of swimming pool area. 
After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at panoramic bar with seasonal pool view, at wine and cigars cellar, or take one of our onboard activities: games, movies, and squid fishing… or relaxing with massage services.
Overnight on board

Day 2: Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay – Hanoi (B/Br) 
06:00: Wake up early to start your perfect day with Tai Chi class or watch the sunset on the top deck. Enjoying a cup of coffee and tea is ideal choice. 
7:15: Breakfast is served while boat is cruising to the Dark and Bright Cave (Sang Toi cave) where you take bamboo boat to visit the cave.
9:30: Check out your cabin while cruising back to the dock 

10:00: Take part in cooking demonstration to learn about our Vietnamese cuisine of traditional spring rolls.
11:30: Check out boat and return to port.
12:00: Get on bus to Hanoi.
15:00: Arrive at Hanoi. End of the trip
Special note: Cruise itineraries and schedules are subject to change without pre notice depending of the weather and operating conditions.

Terms & Conditions:
- The above prices are applied for a double or twin room, sercharge for guests staying in single room

Includes
- One night on luxury Stellar of the Seas Cruises
- Welcome drinks with warm/cold tissues
- Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
- In house English speaking guide
- Fruit set up in cabin
- Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin 
- All meals on boat: 02 lunches, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast
- Taichi session, bamboo boat in Dark & Bright Cave, kayaking in Ba Trai Dao beach, cooking demonstration, night squid fishing.
- Travel insurance

Excludes
- Sharing shuttle bus transfers Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
- Tipping and gratitude
- Visa arrangements
- Beauty spa and massage services
- Other beverages, tips and personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned

Children Policy & Extra Mattress
- Children under 05 years old: free of charge if sharing a cabin with parents 
- Children above 05 - under 11 years old: 75% adult rate, sharing a cabin with parents
- Children from 11 years old and above are considered as adults 
One Cabin is for maximum 2 passengers and 1 child under 11 years old, sharing bed with parents. An extra mattress will be set up upon availability.

Transfer Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi options
- Shuttle bus shared limousine 10 or 16 seated: $34/person 2 ways
- Shuttle bus shared 29 seated: $26/person 2 ways
- Private car 4 seated: $150/car/ 2 way
- Private car 7 seated: $165/car/2 ways
- Private mini van 16 seated: $180/minivan/2 ways