Lan Ha Bay Cruise 2 Days 1 Night | Luxury Sena Cruises Itinerary

2 Days 1 Nights Ha Long Bay Tour With Sena Cruises

Lan Ha Bay Cruise 2 Days 1 Night Itinerary

( Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay)

Lan Ha Bay cruise is one of the best ways to explore the peaceful beauty of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.

Our 2 days 1 night itinerary with Sena Cruises offers a boutique luxury journey through these stunning limestone landscapes.

Lan Ha Bay is one of the most beautiful and tranquil areas of Ha Long Bay, known for its emerald waters and dramatic limestone islands. Its quiet routes and untouched scenery make it an ideal destination for travelers seeking a peaceful cruise experience.

To discover more about the highlights of this region, read our guide: Things to do in Lan Ha Bay.

DAY 1:  HANOI – LAN HA BAY JOURNEY

07:45 – 08:30 | Pick-up (estimated time)

For those who book transfer service, our bus will collect guests from hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter. The exact pick-up time will be informed in the afternoon before the departure date.

11:30 – 12:00 | Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor

12:00 – 12:30 | Transfer to the main boat by tender. Embark on Sena Cruises

Warmly welcome to Sena Cruises! While enjoying a welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver a cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that you will check in your cabin.

13:00 – 13:30 | Lunch on board while sailing through Lan Ha Bay

Our crew serves a fabulous lunch while Sena Cruise sails into Lan Ha Bay – an extension of Ha Long Wonder which is much quieter and has fewer tourists. She will pass a thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.

15:00 | Explore Lan Ha Bay

We will visit the Dark and Bright Cave – famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Here you will take some photos of the romantic, lyrical local see-sights. This is also the best time for tourists to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming – which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the limestone mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay. Afterwards, visitors immerse in the emerald green water of Lan Ha Bay with exciting swimming activities. 

17:00 | Return to Sena Cruises 

Enjoy a sunset party on Lan Ha Bay. It is an ideal time for photography enthusiasts to capture the stunning moment of sunset at Lan Ha Bay.

You will also have a chance to join our Cooking class to challenge your skills in preparing very famous Vietnamese spring rolls.

Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for overnight.

19:00 | Savor deluxe dinner

Reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at a panoramic bar or take one of our onboard activities: karaoke, squid fishing (we open the light and prepare the squid fishing rods).

You will stay overnight on cruise.

DAY 2: MORNING CRUISE AND RETURN TO HANOI

06:00 | Sunrise Tai-chi section on sundeck

Be an early bird for a photo hunt and join our Tai-chi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind.

07:00 | Having light breakfast

Sena Cruises – Luxury Boutique Cruises continues her sail, passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.

08:15 | Explore Tra Bau Area

Join kayaking & swimming to explore the Tra Bau area – the famous filming location for Kong Skull Island (King Kong) in Quang Ninh in 2018.

09:30 | Return to the boat for check-out

10:00 | Lunch time

During the time well prepared lunch is served, Sena Cruise – Luxury Boutique Cruise slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of Karst Mountains towards the Harbor.

(If you want to go to Cat Ba Island after cruise, we will transfer you by Sena Cruises tender boat to Gia Luan Port. please inform in advance).

11:30 – 12:00 | Disembark Sena Cruise and farewell the crew and back to Hanoi by bus

15:00 – 16:00 | Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, end of unforgettable trip.

Notes: Itineraries may be subject to change without prior notice due to weather, pandemic conditions, or regulation of Port authorities. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of the bay. Thank you for your understanding.

 

If you would like to explore Lan Ha Bay more deeply, consider extending your journey with our 3 Days 2 Nights cruise. The longer itinerary allows you to discover quieter areas of the bay, visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island, and enjoy more kayaking, cycling, and beach activities.

Explore the full itinerary here: Explore Ha Long Bay on Sena Cruises 3 Days.

Ready to experience the beauty of Lan Ha Bay?

Check availability for your preferred travel date or contact us to plan your perfect cruise journey with Sena Cruises.

 
 
 
 

Private Day Cruise – Quiet & Flexible

Luxury Halong Bay cruise sailing through limestone islands

Our Ha Long Bay day cruise offers a relaxing journey through the stunning limestone landscapes of Bai Tu Long Bay.

During this trip, you will enjoy several exciting activities such as kayaking, visiting caves, and exploring floating fishing villages.

Unlike crowded routes, this private cruise focuses on quieter areas of the bay. As a result, you can experience the beauty of Ha Long Bay in a more peaceful way.

DAY 1: Ha Long Bay Day Trip Itinerary

Departure from Hanoi

07.30 – 08.00:

First, our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Then we depart for Bai Tu Long Bay.

11.45: Upon arrival at Sena Office, guests can relax in the waiting lounge for a short break before boarding the cruise.

Start the Cruise

12.30: Embark Swan Cruises, start cruising to Bai Tu Long Bay, enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape while passing by Teapot islet, Blockhouse islet, Goat Head islet… then have lunch on board.

Visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village

14.00: Arrive at Vung Vieng village. Take the rowing boat to go deep into the village and learn how the local people survive among the ocean, interact with them and visit the fish farm. You can choose the do kayaking around this peaceful village too.

Explore Thien Canh Son Cave

16.00: Continue cruising to Cong Do area, visit the mysterious Thien Canh Son cave and relax on the beautiful beach.

Sunset & Cooking Demonstration

17.00: Enjoy a sunset tea and join in a cooking demonstration to learn some traditional Vietnamese dishes.

Return to Harbor

18:00: Cruise back to harbor, pass by Dragon islet and relax on board

Return to Hanoi.

21.30 – 22.00: Drop off at your hotel in the Old Quarter. End of Ha Long Bay day trip.

Conclusion

This Bai Tu Long Bay day cruise is a perfect choice for travelers who want to explore Ha Long Bay in a single day while avoiding crowded routes.

With kayaking, cave exploration, and visits to floating villages, the trip offers a memorable experience of northern Vietnam’s most spectacular seascape.

=> If you have more time, you may also consider our 2 Days 1 Night Lan Ha Bay cruise itinerary.