Velar Of The Sea: Discovery Halong bay – Lan Ha bay (5-star)

[ Duration: 2 days/ 1 night ]

Velar of the Seas cruises welcome you to experience the new definition of contemporary luxury. We offer not only a luxury cruise service of the highest safety standard but also a completely unique experience with a carefully researched itinerary, attentive service, authentic decor, delicious food... That makes your vacation be a truly unique and unforgettable experience.

Velar Cruise 2 Days/1 Night

"This schedule included five-star round-trip bus ticket from Hanoi to Tuan Chau harbor"
During the online registration process, you can request the package in the "Special Requests" section provided.

 EG: ( Excutive Suite Bancony, SIngle room )

(Our itinerary is unique and different, we will take you to the less touristy and enchanted sceneries)

DAY 1 | HANOI – EXPLORE HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY
Explore Halong Bay on Velar of The Sea Cruise 2 days is absolutely recommended for visitors who love travelling off beaten track to discover an authentic local culture and hidden beauty spots on the Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.

08:00 – 08:30 | Pick-up time
For those who book our transfer service will be collected from hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter to explore Halong Bay.

11:30 – 12:00 | Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor

12:00 | Transferred to main boat by tender. Embark on Velar of The Sea Cruise
Warmly welcome to Velar of The Sea Cruise! While enjoying welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that you will check in your cabin.

13:00 | Lunch Time
Fabulous lunch is served while Velar of The Sea Cruise – Luxury Cruises starts his sail into magnificent Ha Long Bay – an extension of Ha Long Wonder which is much quieter and has fewer tourists. He will pass famous Finger Islet, Candle Islet and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.

15:00 – 16:00 | Explore Lan Ha Bay – Ha Long Bay
We will visit the Dark and Bright cave – famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Here you will take some photos of the romantic, lyrical local see-sights. This is also the best time for tourists to enjoying bamboo boat or kayaking – which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the Limestone Mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay. Afterwards, visitors immerse in the emerald green water of Lan Ha Bay with exciting swimming activities (Please prepare swimming suite, sun cream, sun class with you).

16:30 – 18:00 | Tea Ceremony, Happy Hour and Cooking Class
Back to Velar of The Sea Cruise and relax on cruise. It’s time for Sunset in Ha Long Bay, There’s something magical about sunsets. It’s not only the colors but the feeling, the atmosphere, the temperature. The way you feel at a certain moment.
Enjoy our “ Tea Ceremony “and “Happy Hour Deal- Buy 2 Get 1 Free” in all bars on cruise.

Cooking Demonstration is an onboard activity which helps passengers not only to sample fine cuisine but also learns more about Vietnamese culinary culture. Cruise Chef will show and guide you how to make Vietnamese traditional dishes such as fresh or dried springing roll and/ or how to carve different kinds of vegetables and fruits. You may be invited to participate in a fun competition with other passengers to find who is the fastest to make the dish. Finally, you can have your own dish of food, enjoin yourself or share it with your companions. An interesting activity for those who love cooking and cuisine!

Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for overnight.

19:00 | Savor deluxe dinner
Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff, night view on Lan Ha Bay is incredible.

21:00 – 23:00 | SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Enjoy overnight activities on board as squid fishing, the fabulous drinks on our bars, movies, (spa) therapy, or just relax in your room.

Overnight on Velar of The Sea Cruise.

DAY 2 | LAN HA BAY – HA LONG BAY – HANOI
06:00 | Sunrise Tai-chi section on sundeck
Be an early bird for photo hunt and join our Tai-chi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind.

06:45 | Have light breakfast
Velar of The Sea Cruise continues to passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.

07:30 | Explore Tra Bau floating village
Our small boat brings you to visit a fishing village names “ Tra Bau “ to Join the kayaking experience to explore the Tra Bau area – the famous filming location for Kong Skull Island (King Kong) in Quang Ninh in 2018. You can visit the fish raft and interact with local fishermen to explore daily life and traditional fishing methods.
Our conveyer boat will pass slowly through the pearl farming village so you can see how the locals cultivate pearls.

08:30 | Back to the boat.

09:30 | Check-out of the cabin.

10:00 | Brunch time.
During the time well prepared lunch is served, Our Cruises slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of Karst Mountains towards the Harbor.

11:00 | Move to tender.

11:30 – 12:00 | Back to Tuan Chau Harbor
Bus transfer service by the highway from Halong to Hanoi is available for booking in advance.

Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter at around 15:00 – 15:30, end of unforgettable trip.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Cruise itinerary might be changed due to weather and other conditions without prior notice.
• Swimming or kayaking activity may be not possible due to bad weather. Unused services are not subjected to a refund.
• Meals onboard are served with seafood, Vietnamese and international style. Any special request for food preference, allergies or dietary requirements should be informed at least 1 days before the departure date.
• Advanced registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expired date is required for all passengers.
• Wifi is available in the restaurant/bar area only, internet connectivity is limited due to geography of Ha Long bay

CHILDREN POLICY:
• Free for under 5 year- old children sharing with their parent, Only one child one cabin, second child will charge 50% .
• Charge 50% for children 5 and 6 year old sharing with their parent
• Charge 75% for the children from 7 to 9 year-old sharing with their parent
• Full charge for the children at 10 year-old and above

SURCHARGES HOLIDAY (20USD/PAX/DAY):
• Christmas
• New Year
• Lunar New Year
• Labor Day
• Independent Day

INCLUDED:
• Welcoming drink.
• Boutique, en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water.
• All meals on boat.
• Tea & coffee in the room and the breakfast.
• Tour guide on board.
• Kayaking.
• Shuttle Bus Services (Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi)

EXCLUDED:
• Personal expenses.
• Extra drinks.
• Bank charge (for payment by credit cards).
• Transfer VIP limousine Hanoi – Halong – HaNoi (+15USD/Pax)