⛴️ 2D1N Luxury Cruise in Lan Ha Bay (Halong Bay’s Shy Cousin) 🌊✨

🤔 Why Lan Ha Bay?🌊
A quieter, untouched alternative to Halong Bay with stunning limestone formations and fewer crowds

✍️ Booking Details
Cruise: Venus Halong Cruise (via Trip.com)
Price: est. RM793 per person
(Includes room, 4 onboard meals & activities)
Transfers: Not included. RM135 round-trip from Hanoi
(Book separately via Trip.com)

🌊 Day 1 Itinerary
11:00 AM – Meet at Tuan Chau Harbor 🚩
Check-in at the cruise port, enjoy a welcome drink, and drop off your luggage

12:00 PM – Ferry Transfer to Cruise ⛴️
40-minute scenic ride with breathtaking view of the karst islands

12:40 PM – Boarding & Room Check-In 🔑
Spacious room with a private balcony, jacuzzi bathtub, standing shower and Japanese-style toilet (Warm for winters!). You literally wake up and even shower facing the karst islands! ✨

1:00 – 2:30 PM – Buffet Lunch 🍽️
Wide variety of dishes, including fresh seafood
(Drinks not included, but we got 1 free welcome drinks each)

3:00 PM – Dark & Bright Cave🚣
⚠️Kayak (best for low tide)
⚠️Bamboo Boat (rowed by locals, best for high tide)
- DO ask about the tide as I opt for Bamboo boat but the boat can’t cross into the caves due to low tide

5:00 – 7:00 PM – Free Time 🌅
Swim, join a sunset party, or take a fun Vietnamese cooking class.
⚠️ Highly recommend joining the cooking class. We got to make Vietnamese rolls and it was fun and delicious!

7:00 – 8:30 PM – Seafood Dinner 🦞
Lobster, abalone soup & more
(Private in-room dining available)

8:30 PM – Squid Fishing 🎣
Try your luck catching squid at night!

🌊 Day 2 Itinerary
5:30 AM – Tai Chi at Sunrise 🌅
Relax and stretch with a morning Tai Chi session

6:15 – 6:45 AM – Light Breakfast ☕
Pastries, noodle soup, tea, and coffee

7:30 AM – Visit a Fishing Village 🐟
Experience local life and culture

9:00 – 10:30 AM – Buffet Brunch 🍳
One last buffet meal onboard with scenic views

10:30 AM – Check-Out & Return to Harbor by ferry 🚤

⚠️ Extra Tips ⚠️
✅ Book early – Popular cruises fill up fast, especially during peak seasons
✅ Pack light – Cabins have limited space, so bring only essentials
✅ Check the weather – Misty and cold in winter (Bring JACKET), warmer in summer (ideal for swimming)
✅ Plan your transfers – Hanoi to Tuan Chau takes ~2.5 hours; leave early. We left Hanoi by 8:30am
✅ Kayaking? – Be mindful of tide changes and currents
✅ Dietary Needs - Inform the cruise in advance on WhatsApp
✅ Check-in - After your booking, the cruise will send you an e-mail. DO provide all passport details in advance as the cruise has to register each passenger (required by the law)

This is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you MUST try! It’s heavenly! ✨

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