Paradise Sails 3 days

Day 01: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Tung Sau Pearl Farm – Sung Sot Cave

11:30: Check-in at Paradise Lounge – Tuan Chau Island

Your first stop on arrival at Tuan Chau Island is the Paradise check-in lounge. You will have time to refresh yourself after the long drive from Hanoi.

12:30: Embark on Paradise Sails Cruise

After your transfer to Paradise Sails Cruise, you will be checked in and then taken to the restaurant, where you will be briefed about your cruise while enjoying your welcome drink.

13:00: Lunch in the restaurant

As the Paradise Sails Cruise makes its way to Halong Bay, you will have time to savor your delicious lunch while enjoying the stunning views—your first introduction to this majestic landscape.

14:00: Cruise Halong Bay or enjoy a Spa Treatment

After lunch, you will have time to be enchanted by the stunning landscape of Halong Bay. If the first stop isn’t for you, you can opt for an afternoon of pampering and indulgence at Le Parfum Spa*.

14:30: Visit Tung Sau Pearl Farm or kayak*

Your first excursion is a visit to Tung Sau Pearl Farm, an area in Halong Bay dedicated to growing pearls and practicing a handmade technique based on Vietnamese tradition and Japanese technology.

This is also an ideal destination for kayaking. If this excursion doesn’t take your fancy, stay on board and treat yourself to a delicious afternoon tea.

16:00: Visit Sung Sot Cave

Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, where you will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave.

This is the largest cave in Halong Bay, and the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years have taken on fascinating shapes.

19:45: Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails* and Cooking Demonstration

Paradise Sails Cruise will anchor overnight at Coconut Tree Island. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy a cocktail or two as the sun sets over the karst landscape.

Foodies can partake in a Vietnamese cooking demonstration before dinner, which is guaranteed to whet the appetite.

19:30: Royal Bao Dai Dinner

Dress like kings and queens for the Royal Bao Dai dinner at the restaurant.

The rest of the evening is free for you to relax with a drink* or two, go squid fishing, book a spa treatment at Le Parfum Spa*, or watch a movie in the restaurant.

Day 02: Titop Island – Trong Cave – Cua Van Floating Village

6:30: Tai Chi on L’Odyssée Sundeck

Welcome to your second day on board the Paradise Sails Cruise with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the sun rises, followed by a light breakfast in the restaurant.

7:45: Breakfast at the restaurant

A continental breakfast will be served in the restaurant.

08:30: Transfer to the Paradise Explorer tender to go deeper into the Bay

Don’t forget to bring along all your necessary items, like cameras and sunscreen, to make sure you experience the best of Halong Bay on your excursions.

09:00: Visit to Titop Island

Hike to the top of Titop Island for stunning panoramic views of the bay.

After your hike, go for a refreshing swim in Halong Bay’s emerald waters or sip from a coconut in the shade.

If you choose to stay on board, book in for a pamper session in the Le Parfum Spa*.

10:30: Cruise to Trong Cave

After visiting the must-see Titop Island, your next stop will be Trong Cave on Bo Hon Island. Inside the cave, all visitors will be surprised by so many stalactites hanging from the ceiling.

This is also an ideal destination for those who would like to kayak.

12:00: Lunch in the restaurant

After your morning excursions, re-energize yourself with a fresh and delicious lunch in the restaurant.

14:00: Take a trip to Cua Van Floating Village

The largest of five remaining floating fishing villages in the Bay, you will visit Cua Van Floating Village by bamboo boats rowed by locals, or you can opt to kayak*.

Wave to friendly locals as they go about their daily lives, which have remained largely unchanged for centuries.

15:30: Return to Paradise Sails Cruise

17:45: Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails* and Cooking Demonstration

Paradise Sails Cruise will anchor overnight at Coconut Tree Island. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy a cocktail or two as the sun sets over the karst landscape.

Foodies can partake in a Vietnamese cooking demonstration before dinner, and try a pre-dinner cocktail* or two.

19:30: Dinner time

Savour your last dinner in the restaurant, choose to eat in your cabin or on the sundeck – it’s completely up to you.

After dinner, if you haven’t tried squid fishing, this is your last chance. Or you may just want to wind down with a movie in the restaurant.

Day 03: Halong Bay – Hanoi

06:30: Tai Chi on Sundeck

Begin your last day in Halong Bay with a calming Tai Chi session on the sundeck, followed by a light breakfast, coffee, and pastries.

Spoil yourself and book in for one last spa treatment at Le Parfum Spa*.

Relax in your cabin or on the sundeck, watching Halong Bay drift past.

08:00: Breakfast in the restaurant

Prepare for the day ahead with a freshly prepared and healthy breakfast. Bill settlement and check-out.

10:30: Disembark at the Tuan Chau Marina

After disembarking from the Paradise Sails Cruise, guests who are returning to Hanoi on the Paradise shuttle bus will be served a light lunch.

12:00: Return to Hanoi.

Notes:

Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Halong. Thank you for your understanding.