DAY 1: TUAN CHAU - HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY – TRA BAU (L, D)
8:15 – 8:35: A limousine bus collects guests from their Old Quarter hotel (shuttle bus available for a fee when booked from Hanoi).
12:00: Warmly welcomed by Peony Cruises' crew at No.34, Tuan Chau Marina, Quang Ninh.
12:30: Board our luxury craft, Peony Cruises, after a short journey via our support vessel. Receive an itinerary briefing.
13:00: Enjoy refreshing drinks, wet towels, and a delectable lunch featuring fresh cuisine. Sail toward Lan Ha Bay, one of the World’s Most Beautiful Bays, amidst stunning scenery.
15:30: Visit Tra Bau area renowned for its untouched natural beauty and seascape. Ideal for kayaking to explore limestone islands or relaxing in the Jacuzzi pool on Peony Cruises.
17:30 - 18:30: Join a Cooking demonstration to master crafting Vietnamese spring rolls or witness the mesmerizing sunset over Lan Ha Bay from the top deck during Happy Hour (BUY ONE GET ONE FREE).
19:30: Savor local cuisine in an intimate setting.
21:00 – 22:00: Relax with exotic cocktails and drinks at the sky bar (with surcharge). Enjoy optional spa services or try squid fishing on the main deck.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – VIET HAI VILLAGE – THREE PEACHES AREA (B, L, D)
6:00: Energize with a Tai Chi session and witness the sunrise.
6:45 – 7.15: Breakfast at the restaurant.
8:00 – 8:30: Transfer to a day trip boat for further exploration of Lan Ha Bay or enjoy a relaxing day onboard.
10:30 - 11:00: Cycle or ride an e-cart through the tropical rainforest to Viet Hai village, a unique experience. Learn about daily life in bamboo-thatched houses surrounded by greenery.
12:15 - 13:30: Return to the day trip boat for lunch while cruising to kayaking and swimming spots.
13:30: Explore the tranquil lagoon by kayak or swim off the boat.
16:30: Return to Peony Cruises, relax, and soak in the Jacuzzi pool. Enjoy music and drinks by the pool.
17:30 - 18:30: "Happy hour" on the deck with BUY ONE GET ONE FREE. Sunset over the bay. Cooking demonstration for Vietnamese spring rolls.
19:30: Dinner at Peony Cruises' restaurant.
21:00 - 22:00: Nightlife from the deck, music, cocktails, squid fishing with sailors, or balcony relaxation.
DAY 3: LAN HA BAY – CAT BA ISLAND – TUAN CHAU (B, L)
6:00: Tai Chi session and sunrise.
6:45 - 7:15: Breakfast while cruising to Gia Luan jetty.
7:30 - 9:00: Tour of Cat Ba World Biosphere via transshipment. Explore Trung Trang cave, an impressive limestone cave with thousands of stalactites.
9:30: Cabin check-out. Lunch at the restaurant. Settle bar bills if any.
10:30 - 11:00: Disembark Peony Cruises, transfer to Tuan Chau Marina, and await luggage.
11:30 - 12:00: Ready at Tuan Chau Marina.
Note: Itinerary subject to change due to weather and operating conditions.
