Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Route: Hanoi → Tuan Chau Marina → Lan Ha Bay → Ao Ech → Trung Trang Cave → Tra Bau → Halong → Hanoi
Starting Price: From USD 257 per person BestPrice Travel+11Nostalgia Cruise+11Nostalgia Cruise+11
🌊 Why Choose Nostalgia Cruise?
Designer Boutique Vessel featuring only 10 luxury suites echoing the imperial architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty: King, Queen, and Princess Suites indochinatravelgroup.com+6Nostalgia Cruise+6EHGTRAVEL+6.
Authentic cultural immersion: dine wearing traditional royal costumes and experience an elegant Vietnamese fusion tea ceremony onboard BestPrice Travel+2indochinatravelgroup.com+2halongbay.tours+2.
Off-the-beaten-path route through Lan Ha Bay, including serene spots like Ao Ech Lagoon and Tra Bau anchorage Reddit+12Nostalgia Cruise+12BestPrice Travel+12.
Exclusive onboard amenities: top‑deck Jacuzzi pool, spa services, sundeck bar, and elegant French‑Neo interiors The Times+10Nostalgia Cruise+10Nostalgia Cruise+10.
📝 2-Day Itinerary (2D/1N)
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 07:45–08:30 | Hotel pick‑up in Hanoi → Tuan Chau Marina check-in lounge with welcome tea Đại Lý Hạ Long Tour+5halongbay.tours+5EHGTRAVEL+5 |
| 12:00 | Speedboat transfer onto the Nostalgia vessel; welcome drink and cruise briefing | |
| 12:45–13:00 | Fusion lunch as cruise departs into Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay | |
| 15:00 | Kayak through the sculpted limestone caves of Ao Ech Lagoon | |
| 17:00 | Anchor at tranquil Tra Bau, swimming opportunity | |
| 18:00 | Cooking demo + Happy Hour drinks with sunset views | |
| 19:15–19:30 | Royal-themed fusion dinner in French‑Neo décor | |
| 21:00–21:30 | Tea ceremony in traditional costumes; evening leisure (squid fishing, movie, games) | |
| Day 2 | 06:00–06:30 | Morning Tai Chi on sundeck as dawn breaks |
| 06:45 | Buffet breakfast with bay views | |
| 07:15–07:30 | Bus excursion to Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island, immersed in lush forest surroundings Nostalgia CruiseEHGTRAVEL | |
| 09:45–10:00 | Back on board; cruise returns while brunch served | |
| 11:00–11:45 | Disembark at Tuan Chau; return to Hanoi early afternoon |
🛏️ Suites & Amenities
Only 10 luxury suites: 1 King Suite (35 m²), 4 Queen Suites (30 m²), and 5 Princess Suites (28 m²), each with en-suite bathroom and private balcony indochinatravelgroup.com+1EHGTRAVEL+1.
Top‑deck Jacuzzi pool with sundeck lounging area
Spa facilities, sundeck bar, live tea ceremony, cooking class, and live musical entertainment EHGTRAVEL+3Nostalgia Cruise+3BestPrice Travel+3BestPrice Travel.
🍽️ Dining & Services
Meals include 1 fusion-style lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast, and 1 brunch using locally sourced ingredients ﹘ Vietnamese‑French cuisine, fine service BestPrice Travel+1EHGTRAVEL+1.
Onboard beverage menu includes tea, wines, cocktails, spirits (charged separately at checkout) BestPrice Travel.
🚢 Why Travel with Nostalgia Cruise?
A heritage-themed luxury escape, perfect for culture lovers and couples.
Intimate experience, capped at ~20 guests for personalized service.
Explore hidden corners of the bay, far from crowded routes.
🎯 Price & Details
Starting from USD 257/person (2D/1N) BestPrice Travel+10Nostalgia Cruise+10BestPrice Travel+10
Flexible add-ons: longer 3D/2N routes available (e.g. Viet Hai Village, additional caves, Cat Ba exploration) Reddit+13Nostalgia Cruise+13indochinatravelgroup.com+13
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