Renea Boutique Cruise
Dock: Halong Port
Overview
Renea Boutique Cruise – Authentic Charm on Bai Tu Long & Halong Bay
Step aboard Renea Boutique Cruise and uncover the hidden wonders of Bai Tu Long Bay and Halong Bay. Guided by a seasoned crew, you’ll glide past towering limestone islets rising from emerald waters—an awe-inspiring spectacle few have witnessed. Built in the style of traditional Vietnamese wooden junks, Renea combines authentic charm with modern comfort. Each stateroom is a cozy retreat, thoughtfully designed to welcome you after a day of exploration. With personalized service and local insights, Renea offers more than a cruise—it’s a memorable journey into the heart of Vietnam’s natural beauty and culture.
Cruise Information
- Year built: 2018
- No. of Cabins: 11
- Cruise Type: Wooden Boat
- Itinerary: Halong > Bai Tu Long > Cong Do > Cap La island > Thien Canh Son
Room Types/ Room Rates for 2026 & 2027
| Room Types |
| |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Deluxe Cabin
15m2
Double / Twin
| 1 May 30 Sep. | 1 Jan. 30 Apr. & 1 Oct. 31Dec. | ||||
 Family connecting cabin
30m2
double/twin
| 1 May 30 Sep. | 1 Jan. 30 Apr. & 1 Oct. 31Dec. | ||||
 Suite balcony cabin
22m2
double/twin
Private Balcony
| 1 May 30 Sep. | 1 Jan. 30 Apr. & 1 Oct. 31Dec. | ||||
Cruise Itinerary
08:30 – 09:00: Our shuttle bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi.
12:00: Arrival in our office at Halong International Cruise Port, you will have a bit time and wait for our captain to finish the registration. Transfer by tender to the cruise.
12:30: Embarkation on the cruise. Enjoy welcome drinks and spend a couple minutes listening to the tour guide’s briefing before discovering the boat.
13:00: Delicious Vietnamese lunch will be served while you’re leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
15:00: Arrival in kayaking area – Cap La Island. Enjoy canoeing amongst the karst and breathtaking nature as well as swimming and relaxing on a natural beach. You can also explore the area by taking the tender boat. Towels and waterproof bags will be provided. The cruise will stop in the anchorage area.
17:00: Back to the boat and relax.
18:00: Sunset party with music and happy hour. The chef will join the party and demonstrate how to transform vegetables into flowers.
19:00: Sumptuous dinner onboard.
20:30: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gathers your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply has a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.
06:00: Start your day with a Tai Chi session on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape. Coffee will be available around 06:30
07:00: Breakfast will be served as a buffet, familiar to your stomach to fulfill your strength and ready for another day.
07:30: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
08:30: Return to the cruise. You should have enough time to pack your luggage and have a shower.
09:15: Check-out. Heavy luggage in the corridor. Key on the door.
09:45: Prepare a simple Vietnamese dish – fresh spring rolls – with a detailed explanation by the guide.
10:15: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese brunch on the boat.
10:45 – 11.30: Payment and debarkation. Return to the Port and wait for the shuttle bus.
12:00: Our bus will take you back to Hanoi.
14:30 – 15:00: End of tour. You will be dropped off at your preferred location.
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 Halong Port 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.