Sena Cruise

07:45 – 08:30: Pick-up from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter (for guests booking transfer service). The exact time will be confirmed a day before departure.

11:30 – 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor.

12:00 – 12:30: Board the tender to embark on Sena Cruise.
Enjoy a warm welcome drink, followed by a cruise briefing and safety instructions. Check in to your cabin and settle in.

13:15 – 13:45: As the cruise begins its journey into the quieter waters of Lan Ha Bay, admire iconic formations like Finger Islet and Candle Islet, along with countless limestone islands and towers.

15:00: Visit the renowned Dark and Bright Cave, celebrated for its unspoiled natural beauty and poetic scenery. Choose between a bamboo boat ride or swimming, both offering unique ways to experience the bay's emerald waters and limestone landscapes.

17:00: Enjoy a sunset party with breathtaking views of the setting sun over Lan Ha Bay. Participate in a Vietnamese cooking class, where you'll learn to make spring rolls.

Before dinner, the captain will anchor the boat in a tranquil spot for the night.

19:00: After dinner, unwind with various activities such as enjoying cocktails at the panoramic bar, watching a movie, indulging in a spa treatment (advance booking required), or trying your hand at squid fishing.

Overnight: Stay aboard Sena Cruise.

06:00: Start the day with Tai Chi on the sundeck, perfect for recharging your body and mind while soaking in the tranquil sunrise.

07:00: The cruise sails through stunning karst towers in Lan Ha Bay, offering peaceful views and fresh air.

08:15: Engage in kayaking or swimming at the scenic Tra Bau Area, famously featured in the movie Kong: Skull Island in 2018.

09:30: Return to the cruise to check out.

10:00: As lunch is served, the cruise slowly navigates through the emerald waters and limestone mountains toward the harbor.

Optional Drop-off: If you plan to visit Cat Ba Island, arrangements can be made to drop you at Gia Luan Port.

11:30 – 12:00: Disembark at Tuan Chau Harbor, bid farewell to the crew, and return to Hanoi by bus.

15:00 – 16:00: Arrive back at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, marking the end of an unforgettable journey.

08.00: If you book our transfer service in advance, our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. We will begin the 2.5 hours’ drive on the expressway to reach Tuan Chau Harbor.

11.00 – 11.15: The bus arrives in Sun Group Pier and we will transfer to a small boat to get to Sena Cruise. The cruise is waiting for you in the calm water far away from the crowded and touristy land. 

12.15 – 12.30: Embark on Sena Cruise, enjoy a welcome drink from our staff. The cruise manager will give a short briefing about the itinerary and safety introduction. Then, you will check in your cabin and settle your luggage.

13.00: A delicious buffet lunch is served in the restaurant while Sena Cruise begins to sail into the magical world of Lan Ha Bay – a smaller part of Halong Bay which is equally beautiful but less touristic and much quieter. We will pass by some famous islets in this area and thousands of limestone walls and islets.

15.00: We head to Dau Be Island – one of the most beautiful islands in Lan Ha Bay. It’s your free time to discover this area with tandem kayak, you can sail to the hidden lagoon with stalactites hanging down from the cave’s ceiling. Or else, you can go snorkeling, swimming in the emerald water of the bay. Please note that the availability of these activities depends on the tide level and the weather. In case the tide level is too high or too low, we will do kayaking in Dark and Bright Caves. Click here for more details on Dark and Bright Caves.

16.30: Back to Sena Cruise after many activities, it’s your perfect time to relax and maybe enjoy a cocktail. You can also join a traditional cooking class guided by our crew.

19.00: Savor an incredible dinner set menu. After that, you can chat at the bar, meet new friends, watch movies in the restaurant, etc. 

07:00: Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee and tea.

08:00: Transfer to Viet Hai Village by small boat. Explore the village by bike or tram, passing rice fields and visiting traditional houses made of straw, mud, and bamboo.

13:00: Have lunch on board the cruise.

14:00: Relax and swim at a pristine beach, or snorkel to explore the underwater world.

16:00: Return to the cruise and enjoy leisure time with “Happy Hour” drink deals.

19:00: Savor dinner on board. Spend your evening relaxing, squid fishing, or enjoying drinks on the sundeck.

06:00: Start the day with a Tai Chi session and enjoy the sunrise.

07:00: Have a light breakfast while sailing through Lan Ha Bay.

08:15: Explore Tra Bau Area, famous for its role in Kong: Skull Island. Enjoy kayaking or swimming.

09:30: Return to the cruise and check out of your cabin.

10:00: Enjoy a set menu lunch as the cruise heads back to the harbor.

11:30: Disembark Sena Cruise and say farewell to the crew.

15:00: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, marking the end of your journey.