Swan Cruise
About This Cruise
Bai Tu Long Bay – Cong Do Island – Thay Cave – Vung Vieng Village – Thien Canh Son Cave
Swan Cruise Company was set up at the beginning of 2015 till now they have successfully brought approximately 40.000 guests to majestic Bai Tu Long bay over 3 years. Now Swan Cruises have to get more than 3000 excellent reviews which tell about wonderful experiences in Bai Tu Long bay with Swan Cruises on Tripadvisor.
At the same time, it is said that the environment of cruising business in Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay is very competitive and highly demanding, that is obviously true but the steering wheel is still holding steady for hospitable service career.
Swan Cruise Company’s founders have been dedicated to the Vietnam tourism industry since it was just opened and have been trained in hotel management and hospitable services in Singapore, especially they hold important positions in Crow Plaza hotel and Intercontinental hotels before invested in Swan Cruises in Bai Tu Long Bay.
Cruise Itinerary
Bai Tu Long Bay – Cong Do Island – Cap La – Thien Canh Son Cave
Day 01: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay – Cong Do – Cap La Island
07:45– 8:30: Our bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi a:d start your trip to explore the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam. On the way, we will have a quick stop in the middle of the way to rest.
11:45: Arrive at our waiting lounge at HaLong international cruise port, you will have a bit of time to relax. Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat.
12:30: Enjoy a welcome drink and spend a couple of minutes briefing about safety on the boat and activities included then we check in our cabin.
13:00: Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
15:00: Arrive in the kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing.
17:30: Get back to the boat and enjoy our Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage. Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) used to guide – Nem Cuon or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetable carving
19:00: Sumptuous set dinner on board.
20:30: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gathers your group/family for a board game;
Day 02: Bai Tu Long Bây - Thien Canh Son Cave - Halong Port
06:30: Sunrise Tai-chi section on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
07:00: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength and ready for another exploring day.
08:00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
09:00: Upon return to the boat you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
10:00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat
10:30: Back to the harbor
11:30: Disembark at Ha Long cruise port
12:30: Our bus will take you back to Hanoi.
15:30: End of service.
INCLUSION
- Fully furnished cabin with private ocean view balcony.
- English speaking guide on board.
- All meals onboard mentioned (02 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast).
- Complimentary 2 bottled water in each cabin.
- Entrance and sightseeing fees.
- Kayaking.
- Cooking class.
EXCLUSION
- Transfer Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi (upon request).
- Beverages, personal expenses.
- Surcharge on Christmas, New Year and Lunar New Year
- Tips for guide/driver/crew & All other services and items not mentioned specifically above.
Bai Tu Long Bay – Cong Do Island – Cap La – Thay Cave – Vung Vieng Fishing Village – Thien Canh Son Cave
Day 01: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay – Cong Do – Cap La Island
07:45– 8:30: Our bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi a:d start your trip to explore the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam. On the way, we will have a quick stop in the middle of the way to rest.
11:45: Arrive at our waiting lounge at HaLong international cruise port, you will have a bit of time to relax. Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat.
12:30: Enjoy a welcome drink and spend a couple of minutes briefing about safety on the boat and activities included then we check in our cabin.
13:00: Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
15:00: Arrive in the kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing.
17:30: Get back to the boat and enjoy our Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage. Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) used to guide – Nem Cuon or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetable carving
19:00: Sumptuous set dinner on board.
20:30: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gathers your group/family for a board game;
Day 02: Vung Vieng Village - Cong Dam - Cong Do
06:30: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
07:00: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength and ready for another exploring day.
8:45 – 09:00: Transfer to a day cruise, we cruise passing several floating hamlets including Cap La and Cong Dam, we enter the Center of pristine Bai Tu Long Geology Park. There, we will visit Vung Vieng fishing village to interact with local people.
12:00: Back to the boat for a delicious hot lunch at noontime
13:00: Spend more time kayaking and swimming at Cong Dam, or relaxing on boat. If the weather allows, we can take a glance at Thay Cave before going back to the anchor point.
14:30: Return to the main boat; enjoy sunset party afterwards and Cooking Class.
19:00: Dinner will be served.
20:30: Free time for joining Games, you may also try your luck with squid fishing.
Day 03: Bai Tu Long Bay - Thien Canh Son Cave - Halong Port
06:30: Sunrise Tai-chi section on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
07:00: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength and ready for another exploring day.
08:00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
09:00: Upon return to the boat you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
10:00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat
10:30: Back to the harbor
11:30: Disembark at Ha Long cruise port
12:30: Our bus will take you back to Hanoi.
15:30: End of service.
INCLUSION
- Fully furnished cabin with private ocean view balcony.
- English speaking guide on board.
- All meals onboard mentioned (02 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast).
- Complimentary 2 bottled water in each cabin.
- Entrance and sightseeing fees.
- Kayaking.
- Cooking class.
EXCLUSION
- Transfer Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi (upon request).
- Beverages, personal expenses.
- Surcharge on Christmas, New Year and Lunar New Year
- Tips for guide/driver/crew & All other services and items not mentioned specifically above.
Stateroom
Cabin Amenities
- Individually controlled Air-Conditioning
- Hot and Cold Shower
- Complimentary Bottled Water
- In-house Slippers
- Toiletries
- Fire Extinguisher
- Life Jackets
- Speaker
Fleet Launch
- Number of boats: 03
- Number of cabins: 08 / 09 / 12 cabins
- Length: 26 / 31 / 35m
- Width: 6 / 7.5 / 8m
- Height: 7 / 8 / 6m
- Number of decks: 03
- Number of crew members: 10 / 10 / 14
- Maximum Capacity: 17 / 19 / 27 passengers
Facilities
- Reception (English and Vietnamese speaking)
- 24-hour security
- Themed Parties on request
- Tai Chi exercise
- Cooking demonstrations
- Internet on board
- Car Rental Service with Driver
- Kayaking & Fishing equipment
- Fully-furnished cabins
- Average Room Size 16 sqm
Food & Dining:
- Cuisine: Vietnamese Seafood & Various International Dishes
- Breakfast 07:30 – 8:00 daily
- Lunch 13:00 – 14:00 daily
- Dinner 19:00 – 20:00 daily
- Seating capacity passengers: 20
Activities on junk
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Tai Chi
- Cooking demonstration
- Squid fishing
- Excursions to caves, grottos, beaches & fishing village