Indochine Grand Cruise
Prices starting from:
US$174
per person
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About Indochine Grand Cruise
Launching in 2025, the Indochine Grand is created to redefine the luxury cruising experience with its steel-hulled design that elegantly blends nostalgic charm with exceptional craftsmanship. This sophisticated cruise offers an intimate escape, providing guests with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning landscapes, rich legends, and hidden treasures of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay and its surrounding areas.
The cruise features 32 luxurious cabins, including 28 Junior Suites (28m?), 2 Suites (32m?), 1 Executive Suite (34m?), and 1 Presidential Suite (46m?). Each room is meticulously crafted with high-quality natural wood, ensuring a blend of historic elegance and modern luxury. Every cabin boasts a private balcony and panoramic windows that offer breathtaking views of the bay, allowing guests to fully appreciate the surrounding natural beauty.
The Indochine Grand offers both 2-day, 1-night, and 3-day, 2-night itineraries, along with bespoke private charters, each designed to enhance the cruising experience and provide guests with unparalleled luxury and exploration opportunities.
On board, guests can enjoy a wide range of activities crafted for relaxation and entertainment. Participate in Tai Chi sessions, and cooking classes, or indulge in swimming, sunbathing, sightseeing, and squid fishing. Evenings aboard the Indochine Grand are filled with leisure, featuring movie nights and board games, making every moment special, particularly as the sun sets over the stunning bay.
Excursions are an integral part of the experience, offering the chance to explore the natural wonders of Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba Island. Visit ancient caves and 6,000-year-old artifacts at the Cat Ba Biosphere Reserve, kayak through impressive million-year-old caves, or take a refreshing swim in the bay’s pristine waters.
For those seeking an even more exclusive experience, the 3-day itinerary includes visits to hidden beaches and the picturesque Viet Hai village within Cat Ba National Park. Alternatively, enjoy a swim on a secluded wild beach, surrounded by untouched natural beauty, for an unforgettable journey into the heart of one of Vietnam?s most stunning destinations.
Included/Exclude
- Taxes & Service Charges
- Welcome Cocktail
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
- Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
- Luxury en-suite Bathroom
- Meals on board during cruise program
- Tai Chi Session
- Cooking Class
- Insurance
- Kayaking
- Transfer from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Pier and back (transfer time approximately 2.5 hours)
- Airfares, and Hotel Accommodation
- Visa to Vietnam
- Beauty Spa Services and Massage
- Beverages and Tobacco
- Tax, tips and other Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Surcharge for New Year, Christmas and Vietnam's Holiday
Tour Amenities
Cooking classes
Cycling
Kayaking
Reception
Rowing boat
Safety box at reception
Snorkeling
Squid Fishing
Tai ChiCruise itinerary
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DAY 1: HA NOI-LAN HA BAY-DARK & BRIGHT CAVE
Meal: Lunch, Dinner
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.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY-TRUNG TRANG CAVE-HA NOI
Meal: Breakfast, Brunch
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.
DAY 1: HA NOI-LAN HA BAY-DARK AND BRIGHT CAVE
Meal: Lunch, Dinner
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.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY-VIET HAI VILLAGE
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 witt 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 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.
DAY 3: LAN HA BAY-TRUNG TRANG CAVE-HA NOI
Meal: Breakfast, Brunch
06:00 Continental breakfast: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the restaurant.
06:30 Enjoy Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck (lasting for about 30 minutes)
07:15 Cruise crew takes guests visit Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island.
09:00 Upon returning to the boat, 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 (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
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.
Important Notes
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
- Trip cancellation due to bad weather in Halong Bay:
- The cancellation decision is made by Management Board of Halong Bay on the day of the trip in case of bad weather conditions. In such case, we will make alternative travel arrangement for you on request or offer refund in accordance with the cruise policy.
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Booking Policy
- More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of chargeÂ
- From 30 to 11 days prior to check-in: 15% of total ratesÂ
- From 10 to 7 days prior to check in: 30% of total rates.Â
- Less than 7 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.Â
- No-Show: 100% of total rates.
- Cancellation notice must be in written form and send to us via email. Refund will be processed between 5-7 business days.
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5
We always stay at here when in town. The location is great, staff is wonderful and we love the overall feel. Beautiful view from the here.
4.6
This is the best tour on the east coast! It was amazing how many places we visited and what great memories we made!
4.4
It is a great place to shop not too far from New York. We took the bus from Port Authority and traveled through the countryside to get there.