8:00 – 8:30: Hotel pick-up for trip on new highway to Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong City. 

12:00: Welcome to Heritage Cruises Lounge at No.28 of Tuan Chau International Marina for refreshments before boarding for the cruise 

12:30: Board the Heritage Cruises boat and enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a cruise briefing, safety instructions, and check-in to your suite. Lunch is served at L’indochine Restaurant. 

12:40: Heritage Cruises takes you to contemplate the magnificent sceneries made from the limestone mountains of Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago. This bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise boats use this route. 

15:30: The cruise vessel approaches the Ba Trai Dao (Three Peach beaches) (upon the weather), or Tra Bau in Lan Ha Bay, a natural frontier between the provinces of Halong and Haiphong. This secret hideaway has beaches, caves, and coves, plus the spectacular natural beauty of about 400 islands. Guests can try kayaking or simply swimming in the crystal clear waters of the bay. 

17:30: Return to Heritage Cruises, enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with a cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. 

18:30: Activities include afternoon tea and the chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking class 

19:30: A memorable dining experience will be offered at the restaurant, with local food in an intimate and romantic setting. 

21:30: Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck. Try your hand squid fishing. The bars are open until late. Overnight onboard