Indochine Grand Cruise

11:45 – 12:00 Boarding our boat at Tuan Chau Port – enjoy welcome drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.

13:15 – 14:00 Passengers enjoy Lunch.

15:30 The crew take passengers visit the Dark and Bright (also known as Bat Cave) grotto is not only known for the stunning limestone structure at every turn but also for the interesting natural habitat. The best way to explore this cave is doing kayaking or bamboo sampan drive by local people through the tunnel so you will spend mostly your time relaxing and enjoy the quiet and natural place.

16:30 Return to cruise enjoy swimming in the bay

17:45 Depart and cruise for about 30 minutes to anchor overnight.

18:15 Attend the Fruit and Vegetable Carving Lesson led by our Head Chef. During the lesson, the chef will conduct Fruit and Vegetable carving, showing the guests how we decorate and make some traditional Vietnamese food.

19:15 Dinner is served.

20:30 Evening activities. Board games like cards or Parcheesi are available. Also, everyone can try their luck at Squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew.

22:30 End of Program for Day 1.                 

06:00 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.

06:15 Enjoy Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.

07:15 Cruise crew takes guests visit Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island.

09:00 Guests will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please collect all of your belongings from the cabins and leave heavy luggage outside the cabins.

09:30 Enjoy a Brunch in the restaurant. Bills are settled after Brunch. Relax on the sundeck or in the restaurant enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.

11:00 Arrive at Tuan Chau port, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation.

11:45 – 12:00 Boarding our boat at Tuan Chau Port – enjoy welcome drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.

13:15 – 14:00 Passengers enjoy Lunch.

15:30 The crew take passengers visit the Dark and Bright (also known as Bat Cave) grotto is not only known for the stunning limestone structure at every turn but also for the interesting natural habitat. The best way to explore this cave is doing kayaking or bamboo sampan drive by local people through the tunnel so you will spend mostly your time relaxing and enjoy the quiet and natural place.

16:30 Return to cruise enjoy swimming in the bay

17:45 Depart and cruise for about 30 minutes to anchor overnight.

18:15 Attend the Fruit and Vegetable Carving Lesson led by our Head Chef. During the lesson, the chef will conduct Fruit and Vegetable carving, showing the guests how we decorate and make some traditional Vietnamese food.

19:15 Dinner is served.

20:30 Evening activities. Board games like cards or Parcheesi are available. Also, everyone can try their luck at Squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew.

22:30 End of Program for Day 1.

06:45 Enjoy Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.

07:15 Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant

08:00 To embark on an authentic short adventure, you will transfer from our luxurious cruise to a local boutique day boat for an unforgettable traditional Vietnamese voyage to Viet Hai village, where we will walk around the idyllic enclave and see the residents’ fabulously rustic homes. We then ride our bicycles or electric vans down village paths to enjoy some of Cat Ba Island’s stunning landscape.

This unique opportunity offers an immersive experience where you can temporarily step away from luxury to engage in the life of local fishermen. Venture deeper into the bay to interact with its peaceful beauty and calm, embracing a simpler and more authentic lifestyle.

11:30 Back to the local boutique day boat.

12.00 Lunch is served

13:00 Continue to explore Lan Ha Bay

17:00 Return to the Indochine Grand cruise. Rejoin the cruise and relax onboard as we sail to the overnight anchorage.

18.15 Attend the Fruit and Vegetable Carving Lesson led by our Head Chef. During the lesson, the chef will conduct Fruit and Vegetable carving, showing the guests how we decorate and make some traditional Vietnamese food.

19:15 Dinner is served at restaurant

20:30 Evening activities. Board games like cards or Parcheesi are available. Also, everyone can try their luck at squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew.

22:30 End of program for Day 2.

06:00 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.

06:15 Enjoy Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.

07:15 Cruise crew takes guests visit Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island.

09:00 Guests will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please collect all of your belongings from the cabins and leave heavy luggage outside the cabins.

09:30 Enjoy a Brunch in the restaurant. Bills are settled after Brunch. Relax on the sundeck or in the restaurant enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.

11:00 Arrive at Tuan Chau port, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation.