Orchid Premium Cruise
Dock: Tuan Chau Marina, Quang Ninh
Overview
Orchid Premium Cruise – The Epitome of Indochine Elegance
Orchid Premium captures the timeless beauty of Indochine architecture, blending the nostalgia of Asian traditions with the romance and refinement of French design. With only five exceptionally spacious suites, each featuring a private balcony and a luxurious bathtub overlooking the gulf, this exclusive vessel ensures the highest level of privacy and comfort.
To elevate the experience further, Orchid Premium offers round-the-clock private butler service, making it the ultimate choice for discerning travelers seeking a truly indulgent and unforgettable journey on Halong Bay.
Cruise Information
- Year built: 2017
- No. of Cabins: 5
- Cruise Type: Metal Boat
- Itinerary: Ha Long Bay > Lan Ha Bay > Cat Ba Island
Room Types/ Room Rates for 2026 & 2027
| Room Types |
| |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Orchid Premium Exclusive Suite
65m2
1 King
Private Balcony
| 1 May 30 Sep. | 1 Jan. 30 Apr. & 1 Oct. 31Dec. | ||||
 Family Premium Terrace Suite
96m2
2 King
Private Balcony
| 1 May 30 Sep. | 1 Jan. 30 Apr. & 1 Oct. 31Dec. | ||||
 Premium Terrace Suite
48m2
1 King
Private Balcony
| 1 May 30 Sep. | 1 Jan. 30 Apr. & 1 Oct. 31Dec. | ||||
 Family Terrace Suite
90m2
1 Double + 1 King
Private Balcony
| 1 May 30 Sep. | 1 Jan. 30 Apr. & 1 Oct. 31Dec. | ||||
 Terrace Suite
45m2
1 Double / 1 King
Private Balcony
| 1 May 30 Sep. | 1 Jan. 30 Apr. & 1 Oct. 31Dec. | ||||
Cruise Itinerary
08:00 – 08:30: Luxury van picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Ha Long Bay.
11:00 – 11:30: Arriving Tuan Chau Marina – have check-in procedures at the waiting lounge.
You can take special tea at the lounge by a warm welcome.
11:45 – 12:00: Transfer to Orchid Cruises by a speed boat. Welcome aboard, we’ll have some welcome drinks and gather at the restaurant for a cruise briefing and some safety instructions.
12:45 – 13:00: Passengers will be taking lunch while we disembark into Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
15:00 – 15:30: Visit Ao Ech – a little paradise isolated from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Kayaking at Ao Ech in Lan Ha Bay offers a peaceful and awe-inspiring experience, as if you’re exploring a secret world hidden within pristine nature.
17:00 – 17:30: Orchid Cruises anchors for an overnight stay in Tra Bau, Lan Ha Bay, offering a serene landscape to immerse yourself in the bay’s natural beauty.
18:00 – 18:15: Onboard you may join a cooking demonstration and enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with our Cruise Manager directly.
19:15 – 19:30: Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.
21:00 – 21:30: It’s time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay. Our bar on the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or play some board games in the restaurant.
23:00: Overnight on board.
Kayak
06:00 – 06:30: It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, and consult our sailors.
06:45 – 07:00: We will be serving a light breakfast. Upon completing breakfast we continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area.
07:15 – 07:30: We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba Island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.
Trung Trang cave located in Trung Trang Valley, which is 15km away from the northwest of Cat Ba town. The cave is 300m long through the mountains, possessing a mysterious beauty due to geological tectonics in million years along with many historical vestiges. The cave has many stalactites with different shapes that stimulate human imagination and amaze visitors.
09:45 – 10:00: Orchid Cruises welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
10:00 – 10:30: Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant.
11:00 – 11:45: Disembark Orchid Cruises at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, and end your cruise with us. On the way back to Hanoi the drive might stop for 15-20 mins for the guests can go to toilet or get some food.
12h10: We bid farewell at Dinh Vu port, this is the end of the program.
14:30 – 15:00: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.
Services & Facilities
Services
- 24-hour Security
- Conference & meeting facilities
- Gymnasium
- Reception
- Rowing boat
- Safety box at reception
- Tender for sightseeing
- Baby cot
- Bar
- Beauty Services and Massage
- Cabin Service (Snack Meals)
- Laundry service
- Restaurant
Activities on Board
- BBQ Dinner
- Cooking classes
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Movie nights
- Spa & Massage
- Swimming
- Tai Chi
Activities on Request
- Birthday / Wedding anniversary/ Honeymoon
- Corporate Party
- Steam/Sauna
- Traditional or modern live music
- Wedding ceremony
Departure Info
- Shuttle Bus: Daily from Hanoi Old Quarter
- Check-in: 12:00
- Check-out: 11:00
- Guide: English speaking guide
- Taxes & Service Charges
- Welcome Cocktail
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
- Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
- Luxury en-suite Bathroom
- Meals on board during cruise program
- International Breakfast Buffet
- Tai Chi Session
- Cooking Class
- Insurance
- Transfer from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Marina and back
- Airfares, and Hotel Accommodation
- Visa to Vietnam
- Beauty Spa Services and Massage
- Beverages and Tobacco
- Tax, tips and other Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Surcharge for New Year, Christmas
- More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
- From 30 to 7 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rates
- From 6 to 3 days prior to check in: 50% of total rates.
- Less than 3 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
- No-Show: 100% of total rates.
- Cancellation notice must be in written form and send to us via email. Refund will be processed between 5-7 business days.
- Check in on board: 12:10pm
- Check out: 11:35am
- Return Hanoi: 2:30pm
- The FOC rate for children under 5 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. Only 1 (one) child under 5 years old traveling with two (2) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin.
- Children from 5-11 will pay extra charge 75% of adult rate.
- Children 12 and above must pay full fare as adult.
- Peak season surcharge: Surcharge $50/adult and $40/child for Gala dinner applies if guests stay on board on December 24th and/or December 31st 2017 or February 15th 2018
- Shuttle bus: $40/ adult and $30/ child round trip. Pick up point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House
- On the second day you will travel on day boat and do not have access to mother boat and your cabin until later in the afternoon.