Verdure Lotus Cruise

Introduction
The 5-star Verdure Lotus Cruise is one of the most luxurious cruises in Lan Ha Bay. It's likened to a beautiful blue lotus flower, symbolizing willpower, strength, and ethereal elegance. The cruise ship features a traditional design with a dominant blue color, inspired by the blue lotus blossoms, creating a striking and striking appearance. The exterior is constructed from high-quality and durable stainless steel. The interior uses natural wood, creating a rustic, intimate, and cozy atmosphere. This blend of traditional and modern elements is a delightful blend often seen in 5-star cruises in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay - a design style known as Neo-Modern.

The 5-star Verdure Lotus Premium Cruises, like a fragrant lotus flower amidst the sun-drenched heritage, is ready to take guests on a journey to explore the entire Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay complex, with its poetic and majestic beauty - one of the most stunning landscapes and a source of pride for Vietnam. The cruise ship currently offers 18 elegantly designed cabins, along with an open-air restaurant and bar with a capacity of 48 guests.

As a 5-star cruise ship, Verdure Lotus boasts a very modern system of amenities, ready to provide guests with moments of complete relaxation during their exploration of the heritage bay.

The restaurant on the 5-star Verdure Lotus Premium Cruises is designed in a modern and luxurious style, with a total capacity of 48 guests. The restaurant serves distinctive local dishes and a rich menu of attractive Asian and European cuisine to satisfy the tastes of diners from all over the world. The restaurant serves meals at various times throughout the day, with main times including breakfast from 6:15 to 7:00, lunch from 1:00 to 1:45, and dinner from 19:00 to 19:30. Guests can enjoy buffet-style or set menus. In addition to a diverse food selection, the restaurant also offers an attractive drinks menu including tea, coffee, juices, spirits, international beer and wine, cocktails, and mocktails.

Activities

Swimming	Snorkeling	Kayaking
Tai Chi	Adventure outings	Tour excursions
Beauty Services and Massage	Cooking classes

FIRST DAY
08:00: Pick up from Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Opera Theatre House

11:30 - 12:00 Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor, check in at the waiting room.

12:00 - 12:30 Get on Tender Boat to Verdure Lotus Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Complete check-in procedure.

13:00 - 13:15 Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong - Lan Ha Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

15:00 - 15:30 You can choose to relax on the sundesk or explore Ba Trai Dao - Tra Bau area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay and experience kayaking here.

17:30 - 18:30 Come back to our Cruise and participate in our Happy Our "Buy one get one free" & Cooking Class. Take photos and relax.

19:00 Dinner is served at the restaurant. After dinner, you can join the squid fishing program, relax on the sundesk, enjoy a glass of wine at the bar...Overnight on boat.

SECOND DAY
6:00 - 6:30 Taichi on the sundeck, sightseeing sunrise

6:15 - 7:00 Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

7:00 Visit Dark and Light Cave. Here you can freely kayak or bamboo boat to explore the landscape, or immerse yourself. in the cool, clear blue water of this place.

9:30 Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.

10:00 Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure. Enjoy lunch at the restaurant while the cruise is returning to the harbour.

11:00 You take the Tender boat back to Tuan Chau port. Return to Hanoi

15:00 - 16:00 Car service will take you back to Hanoi. At the End of tour!

FIRST DAY
08:00: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or the Opera Theatre House.

11:30 - 12:00: Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor.

12:00: Take a Tender Boat to the Verdure Lotus Cruise and meet the crew, have a welcome drink, and get information about the cruise and safety instructions. Finish the check-in process for your 3-day cruise tour. And it's time to enjoy your Verdure Lotus Classic Cruises 3 Days 2 Nights adventure!

13:00: Lunch time.

Having lunch while Cruises starts sailing into magnificent Ha Long Bay - an extension of Ha Long Wonder, which is much more tranquil and has fewer tourists. You will pass renowned limestone islands like Finger Islet and Candle Islet, as well as numerous others with unique shapes.

15:30: Visiting Tra Bau floating village

Option 1: Swimming on Ba Trai Dao Island

Option 2: Going to a fishing village named “ Tra Bau “ to join the kayaking experience and explore the Tra Bau area, the famous filming location for the film Kong Skull Island (King Kong) in 2018.

17:00- 18:30: Enjoy Happy Hour and Cooking Class.

Return to Cruises and unwind. It's time for sunset on Lan Ha Bay. The sunsets on Lan Ha Bay are so romantic. It's not only the colors; it's also the way you feel, the environment, and the temperature. Enjoy our "Buy One Get One Free" Happy Hour, take pictures, and unwind.

An activity offered to guests on board is a cooking demonstration, which not only allows them to experience delicious food but also guides them more about Vietnamese cuisine. You could learn how to prepare traditional Vietnamese cuisine like spring rolls, as well as how to carve many kinds of fruits and vegetables.

19:00: Dinner time. Enjoy delicious local food and the night view on Lan Ha Bay is incredible.

21:00 - 23:00: Enjoy overnight activities on board as squid fishing, having drinks at our bars, going movies, or just relaxing in your room.

SECOND DAY
06:00 - 7:00: Breakfast time

The cruise continues to pass beautiful karst towers. Tea, coffee, and a light breakfast are provided in a peaceful environment with fresh air.

08:30: Discover Cat Ba Island - Lan Ha Bay.

Discover Viet Hai village - a peaceful village with an extremely beautiful view. You will rest and visit the old house made from materials such as straw, mud, bamboo … to learn more about the daily life of the locals.

12:00: Return to cruise. You will be served lunch with many delicious foods.

14:00: The cruise takes you to the pristine Ba Trai Dao beach. This beach is the most picturesque in Lan Ha Bay, featuring naturally magnificent white sand, less crowded, and you could swim and kayak.

16:30: Return to Cruise. Enjoying sunset fall on Lan Ha Bay, immersed in a romantic atmosphere and vibrant music, sipping a cocktail.

19:30: Dinner time.

20:30: Enjoy the nightlife of Ha Long Bay. Immerse yourself in music, sip a glass of cocktail from the bar relax on the cruise. Otherwise, you can join squid fishing or simply relax in the room and admire Ha Long Bay from the balcony.

THIRD DAY
06:00 - 7:00: Breakfast time, admire the morning Halong Bay with a cup of tea or coffee.

08:00: Explore Lan Ha Bay - Ha Long Bay

The Dark and Bright Cave will be our next destination to explore. It is famous for its pure natural beauty and lyrical, attractive view of Lan Ha Bay. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the best view. Additionally, this is the greatest time for visitors to enjoy bamboo boating or kayaking, two exciting activities that allow them to see the true beauty of Lan Ha Bay's blue sky and limestone mountains.

09:00: Back to the boat and check out.

10:00: Lunchtime

While having lunch, Our Cruises slowly pass many Karst Mountains towards the Harbor.

11:00 - 11:30: Back to Tuan Chau Harbor

Car transfer service from Halong to Hanoi is available if you book in advance.

At around 15:00 - 16:00, back to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.