Destinations: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Syrena Cruise
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Built in accordance with traditional Vietnamese style and modern-day luxury, Syrena Cruises have maintained the original standards of luxury cruising in Halong Bay with the current Syrena Cruises boat entering service in autumn 2010. The Syrena Cruises fleet of 2 boats offers a total of 34 luxury cabins & suites accomodating a total of 68 passengers for Halong Bay cruises or hosted events (weddings, corporate retreats, incentives, meetings, conferences, etc.).
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong - Syrena Cruise
Day 2: Halong - Hanoi
Program Details
Day 1: Hanoi- Halong Bay - Syrena
8:00: pick up from 51 Xuan Dieu Street, Hanoi (if by shuttle bus) or pick up at your hotel (if by a private car). Drive to Halong City, Quang Ninh Province. Stopover on the way.
11:45: Embarkation at Syrena Harbor in the Halong City.
12:15: Check in whilst enjoy a welcome drink and cruise briefing.
13:00: Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay at the same time admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay. Cruise to Vung Vieng Floating Fishing Village.
14:30: Arrive at Vung Vieng Floating Fishing Village.
Visit the Vung Vieng Floating Fishing Village by a traditionally woven boat rowed by a local boatman for a period of one hour. During the trip, you will meet see the how the locals live. You will pass through floating houses of 65 families, a floating school & floating information centre. Bathroom in Suite Syrena
15:30: Back to the boat and continue cruising to the Titov Island. Foot reflexology and massage services are available on board.
15:45: Arrive at Titov Island. There are 2 options to choose from at this time.
The 1st option: is a 45-minute kayaking program to the nearby Luon Cave and surrounding waters. The fee for kayaking is $10 per person unless already booked as part of your package. Bottled drinking water is supplied.
The 2nd option: is to visit the Titov Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the island for photo opportunities. Water and towels will be supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on this island.
17:15: Back to the Syrena Cruises, during this time wine tasting and cooking demonstration will be on the sundeck.
19:15: Dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese Fusion cuisine.
20:30: Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 21:00. Board and card games are accessible or join the squid fishing on boat with our crew. Foot reflexology & massage services will also be available.
21:00: Happy hour - Buy one drink get one free (wine excluded). We will then cruise to our overnight anchorage near Trong Cave. Overnight on Syrena.
Day 2: Halong Bay- Hanoi
06:30: Coffee, tea and pastries will be served in the dining room.
07:00: Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes.
07:45: Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour around for approximately 45 minutes.
08:45: Upon return to the boat, take time to freshen up and check out of the cabins. Please leave your luggage outside your cabins (staff will then transfer to our pier upon arrival for you). Depart for Syrena pier in Halong.
09:30: Enjoy breakfast buffet or set menu served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after breakfast.
10:00: Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room and enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11:00: Arrive at Syrena pier. Drive back Hanoi.