25% deposit
Bai Chay, Vietnam
Luxury Ha Long Bay Catherine Horizon Cruise with Flavorful Lunch
- 7 hours
- Food on board
- Swim stop
From€112
Reserve for €27.99 then €83.95 before your tripViola Cruise - The Most Luxury 4 Star Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay Cruises
At a glance
Signature Cruises Explore Bai Tu Long Bay, Less Tourist Area 2D1N is a atv or quad tour in Bai Chay, Vietnam that lasts 2 days, with a crew that speaks English. Prices start from €293. Strict policy.
Prices and details checked with the supplier on October 17, 2026.
Discover the beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay on a boutique cruise that offers a unique alternative to the more crowded Halong Bay. This 2-day, 1-night experience is designed for those who want to explore lesser-known areas while enjoying great culinary delights. You will visit popular attractions like Vung Vieng Fishing Floating Village and Thien Canh Son Cave, participate in kayaking and a cooking demonstration, and unwind during a sunset party. With comfortable accommodations and a friendly guide, this cruise is perfect for travelers looking for an authentic experience.
Signature Cruises is so proud to be the leading tour operator who is specializing in Bai Tu Long Bay. We wish to provide our customers the best culinary and unique route cruising experiences. Signature Cruises System with 2 boats in Bai Tu Long Bay: Firstly, Signature Cruise – Bai Tu Long Bay 2 days 1 night (12 cabins). Secondly, Signature Royal Cruise- Bai Tu Long Bay 2 days 1 night (16 cabins). Two of them will bring to visitors the most exciting experiences in Bai Tu Long Bay with all popular attractions such as: Vung Vieng Fishing Floating Village, Thien Canh Son Cave, Kayaking, Cooking demonstration, Sunset party, etc. We offer for customers on budget- friendly cruise – the unique cruising route, we promise!
07:40 – 08:20 am Pick up at your hotel (in the Old Quarter in Hanoi) by Bus.
12:00 – 12:30pm Embark at Hon Gai International harbor.
12:30 – 13:00pm Check – in. Cruise will begin with welcome drink and safety briefing.
13:00 – 14:30pm Buffer lunch will be served in dining room while cruising into magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay; admire the fascinating limestone karsts on the way.
14:30 – 17:00pm Cruise to Vung Vieng – Ban Chan beach: Taking the Bamboo Boat to discover Vung Vieng village and Pearl farm, then transfer to Ban Chan beach for swimming and Kayaking around this area
17:30 pm Transfer back to the Boat Relax and enjoy the Sunset party on the sun deck while cruising to Cong Dong – Cong Do area to anchor for overnight
18:45 – 19:00 p.m Having dinner! Our chef transports our guest back to Ancient Hue Dynasty with an 8 Course Imperial feast. Guest will sample dishes that was one only a available to royalty
21:00 p.m After Dinner, Retreat to your room for some rest and relax or ascend to the sundeck which Designed both for social interaction and private reflection. Whether it’s to laze around after a wonderful and filling dinner, drink or two with your new found friends. This will be a great area where Guest can also try their hand at Squid fishing, Board games.
Overnight on the Cruise as the room you booked
The nicest time of the day on Halong Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck, to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never ending miraculous scenery unfold before you.
07:00 am Enjoy the Morning view of bay’s landscape over breakfast
08:00 am After breakfast, We continue our exploration of this area by visiting Thien Canh Son cave
09:30 am Check out of the Cabins
10:00 am Laze around the sundeck or joined our Chef in a cooking class in making Traditional Vietnamese Spring roll
11:00 am To complete your Vietnamese Culinary Experience. Guest will be presented with a traditional Vietnamese Family Meal. This Traditional Vietnamese Meal is significant to Vietnamese people which do appreciate the period of family union
12:00 am Upon Arrival back to Hon Gai Wharf, disembark and proceed to our Viola Halong city office while waiting for transport back to Hanoi. ( Complimentary Tea is made available for our guest)
12:30 am We continue onward by air conditioned bus through the Vietnamese countryside and into the bustling metropolis of Hanoi
16:00 – 16:30 pm Arrive in Hanoi end your trip.
Weather
Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. Kayaking or bamboo sampan may be canceled due to poor weather.
Getting there
The timing of this itinerary is estimated, and the exact time will be informed before departure time.
Good to know
All activities are included and optional. You can stay on the boat and relax instead of joining outside activities.
Getting there
Standard menus onboard are served for all customers. If there are special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least 3 days before the departure date.
Getting there
Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers.
Good to know
For tour from hanoi with transfer : We will pick up at hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House or Authentic Hanoi Travel Office if outside between 8h00 AM to 8h30 AM.
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The boat trip lasts 2 days.
Prices start from €293. The final price depends on the date, the option you choose and how many of you are coming; you see it before you pay.
Included: Lunch; Dinner; Breakfast; Pick Up at Hanoi Old Quarter by Shuttle Bus Roundtrip (TOUR FROM HANOI); Meeting Point at Halong International Cruise Port (TOUR FROM HALONG); Boutique Cruise through Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay; JUNIOR cabin with seview windows and en-suite bathroom; 2 bottles of mineral water in the cabin. Not included: Spa, Massage, Beverages, Personal Expenses.; Tips for crews/guide/driver are appreciated; Holiday Surcharge.
The meeting point is Authentic Hanoi Travel, 39 Ngõ Huyện, 100000, Hoàn Kiếm. The exact directions are also in your confirmation email.
Yes, hotel pick-up is available for this boat trip. Choose it and enter your hotel when you book.
Live guide in English.
Strict policy.
Yes, everyone on board must be 4 or older. Bring ID.
Check the calendar on this page for live availability, choose your date and how many of you are coming, and pay securely online.
Yes. Your confirmation and tickets arrive by email within minutes of booking, with the meeting point and start time. Show them on your phone or printed.
See “Before you go” on this page for what this boat trip asks you to bring. In general: your ticket, photo ID, comfortable shoes and water.
The route includes DAY 1: HON GAI HARBOR – BAI TU LONG – VUNG VIENG – BAN CHAN BEACH – CONG DO (L, D) and DAY 2: VIOLA CRUISE – THIEN CANH SON CAVE – HANOI (B/L).
Yes: live guide.
Live dates and prices. Pick a date and how many of you are coming, then pay securely. Your tickets arrive by email.
Two ways to pay
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Deposit for trips 7+ days away. Booking for the next 7 days? Full payment only.