- Longest cruising loop along the picturesque seascape between Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay with the spectacular scatter of islands, dotted with wind- and wave-eroded grottoes and ethereal beauty
- Bamboo boat rowing through Sang Toi (Dark & Light) water tunnel cave
- Visiting a fish farm with many fish species, especially huge groupers
- Kayaking and swimming at iconic Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) white sandy beach
- Overnight anchoring among Viet Hai’s fish farms
- Cruising through the 7000-year-old Cai Beo fishing village
- Driving on the biggest island in Cat Ba archipelago with a visit to Quan Y war hospital relic inside jungle cave.
- Sumptuous meals, Sunset cocktails, Cooking demonstration and BBQ candlelight dinner on board
- Fun and exciting bamboo dance with crew and Indochine movie night
- The price shown for the Princess Suite with Private Balcony.
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| Age range | 01-70 year olds |
| Max group size | 40 |
Itinerary
They say La Regina Legend is a glamorous cruise without compare! The ship effortlessly blends all that’s great about the liners past – wood detailing and brass fixtures, for example – with modern comfort and luxury. She features luxury down to the smallest detail, from the ornately decorated paintings of Vietnamese queens in the restaurant to the wood-paneled library, La Regina Legend’s beauty lies within her features. Honestly, the four-deck cruise deserves to be fully explored to uncover her secrets and your favorite places on board.
Day 1 : Hanoi - Tuan Chau Marina - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay
09:00 – 09:30 – Get picked up from your hotel (in or near the Old Quarter and not included in the cabin price) by La Regina Legend Limousine Dcar 9 seats.
Drive along new Asian Highway connecting the cultural capital with the World Heritage – Halong Bay, passing Bach Dang Bridge, one of the largest bridges in Vietnam and the third rank among the seven most cable – stayed bridges in the world. From the bridge, rest your eyes over the lush green mangrove lagoon that once upon a time, used to be the Mac Dynasty’s farming villages in the 16th century.
11:30 -12:30 – Arriving Tuan Chau Marina at noontime and a short speedboat transfer will bring you to your home tonight, the La Regina Legend Cruise. Welcoming crew with exciting drum beating and flags waving await for your first steps on board.
12:30 13:15 – Refresh yourself with cold towel and lemongrass welcome drinks at reception lounge before check-in your cozy home then move to Corona Restaurant where our Cruise Manager starts his welcoming speech and the Lan Ha Passage cruise itinerary briefing.
13:15 – 15:00 – After that, enjoy sumptuous lunch in Corona Restaurant then get yourself familiar with live on board: exploring spa, gym and Jacuzzi area, bar and lounge on the sundeck and…do not forget to bring your camera with fully charged battery to capture any snapshots of the wonderful seascape a s we are passing Chan Voi (Elephant Feet), Van Boi and Tra Bau area.
15:15 -16:00 – Mid-afternoon, start your first o -board activity, taking bamboo boat row to discover the Dark & Light cave, paddling through a 70-meter long water tunnel into a nice lagoon towered by enormous limestone karst cli s protecting the border of Cat Ba National Park. On a lucky day, you can see a monkey herd or even langurs, a unique white -headed, critically endangered Cat Ba Langur – whose total population is just 60 individuals all over the planet.
16:45- 18:00 – Back on board and cruise further, passing Cua Van seascape toward Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) beach area. The emerald water lagoon dotted with a hundred tiny white sandy beaches underneath beautiful rock shapes is probably the most ideal paradise for swimming and kayaking in the whole bay area.Boarding a local fish farm, walk between floating fish cages and the farm owner will enrich your experience by showing you different sea creature species, even huge groupers that weigh a hundred kilos. From the fish farm, start your next adventure, unveiling the Ba Trai D ao area by kayaking close to the watermark of the rocks, through little channels…feeling your toes on soft sandy beaches and let yourself pampered by gentle waves. You may have a chance to see coral reefs at some shallow seabed areas.
Back on board for refreshing then enjoy sunset cocktails and cooking demonstration on breezing sundeck, tasting di erent types of Nem, the famous Vietnamese spring rolls or
indulge yourself at our spa for hot rock treatment.
19:30- 21:00 – Early evening, enjoy BBQ candlelight dinner on the sundeck and it may catch your eyes with sparkling lights from floating fish farms and boats nearby.After dinner, it’s your choice for a fun squid fishing or relaxing. Late evening, our cozy suite cabin filled with lemongrass aroma is awaiting for your sweet dream.
Day 2: Viet Hai village biking - Ba Trai Dao kayaking and swimming
06:30 – 08:00: – Greet your new day with soft movement of Tai Chi exercises on the sundeck then have a light breakfast before taking a short tender ride to visit Viet Hai village. From local pier, start your 30 minute biking on a paved road along a nice lagoon then head up to small slope before descending through a tunnel cave. The pleasant ride along the jungle path will lead you to Viet Hai, a small village nestled between jungle and limestone towers.
08:30 – 09:00: – The isolated village of only 70 families can be reached only by waterway or long hard trek from Cat Ba town though Cat Ba National Park will oer you a great chance to unveil the traditional culture and peaceful daily life of fishermen and farmers. Arrive at La Regina Cruises’ culture conservation house and our family host will show you our conservation work on clay houses, local liquor distill house where you can taste dierent local liquor made from corn, sticky rice or herbal roots from jungle. Bid farewell to the host family and bike back to Viet Hai pier for little ride toward Ba Trai Dao beach for lunch and more kayaking and swimming before getting back on board La Regina Legend cruise at mid-afternoon.
Day 3 : Viet Hai fish farm – Cai Beo ancient fishing village – Quan Y hospital cave relic - Hanoi
06:30-07:30 – Greet your new day with the soft movement of Tai Chi exercises on the sundeck then have a light breakfast before transferring to La Regina Explorer day boat to cruise further to Cai Beo ancient fishing village. Remember to have your camera fully charged and do not forget your travel diary and even pencil and drawing paper for quick
sketches of Cai Beo fishing village.
The picturesque 7000-year history fishing village appears after an hour cruise with exciting morning local fishermen activities among hundreds of fishing boats and fish
farms. From here, take a nice bus ride through lush green jungle to visit the hospital cave relic. The three -floor old hospital built in Vietnamese-American wartime with bunkered operation and treatment rooms nested inside a beautiful cave was a shelter for hundreds of local people and war invalids during the war. Continue the bus ride to Gia Luan to board La Regina Grand cruise for a quick shower and following a get brunch on board before saying goodbye to the crew.
Note: The activities in this itinerary is subject to weather condition and may be changed without prior notice.
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Important Notes
- We also have a minivan group tour option which can have up to 12 guests for a more social experience.
- We also have a minivan group tour option which can have up to 12 guests for a more social experience.
- We also have a minivan group tour option which can have up to 12 guests for a more social experience.
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- We also have a minivan group tour option which can have up to 12 guests for a more social experience.
- We also have a minivan group tour option which can have up to 12 guests for a more social experience.
- We also have a minivan group tour option which can have up to 12 guests for a more social experience.
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