Santa Maria Cruise Halong Bay

Travel Style: Halong Bay Cruise
Trip length: 2 days, 3 days

Sail into the heart of Halong Bay’s World Heritage core zone with the boutique Santa Maria Cruise. Designed for comfort and tranquility, all cabins are located away from the engine—ensuring a peaceful night’s sleep compared to many other cruises.

Over two days, explore Halong’s most iconic highlights: the stunning Sung Sot Cave, panoramic Titop Island, tranquil Luon Cave, and hidden pearl farms deep in the bay. Kayak or take a bamboo boat through calm lagoons, trek to breathtaking viewpoints, and join onboard activities like a Vietnamese cooking class, sunset party, and morning Tai Chi on deck.

• Cruise through Halong Bay’s core zone, home to its most breathtaking scenery.
• Visit Pearl Farm village, an exclusive stop further inside the bay.
• Climb or swim at Titop Island for panoramic views.
• Explore the vast Sung Sot Cave, one of Halong’s largest and most beautiful caves.
• Enjoy kayaking or bamboo boat rides at Luon Cave.
• Learn Vietnamese cuisine in a cooking class with onboard chefs.
• Relax with a sunset party, happy hour, and squid fishing.

Day 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY (Lunch/Dinner)

08.45- 9:30: Pick up at your hotel and depart to Halong Bay on the high-speed way which is just 2 hours driving and NO shop-stops.

11:30: Arrive to the Sun World Bai Chay harbor. Check in the cruise.

12:15: On board the Santa Maria Cruise, checked-in your cabin, while enjoying welcome drinks, you will be introduced the itinerary and safety briefing.

13:00: Savor your delicious lunch and enjoy the stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Dog Island, Dinh Huong islet (Incence Burner islet); Kissing rocks – The symbol of Halong bay.

Further cruising to the core zone of Halong bay, our first visit off the cruise is the Pearl Farm (which is much deeper inside the bay and much further than other cruises normally operate).

14:45:  Your first stop is a visit to the Pearl Farm; take a visit to the place with work-shop and take an optional 45 minutes kayaking or bamboo rowing boat around the village.

16.30: You will visit popular Titov Island, where you can go swimming or hike to the top for another stunning, panoramic view of the Bay.

17:30: Back on board, you can enjoy sunset party with HAPPY HOUR – buy 1 get 1 free on drinks at Sky Leaf Bar or join some games provided at reception.

18:30: If you are interested in Vietnamese cuisines, join our traditional Vietnamese cooking class on sundeck under the experienced Chef’s guiding.

19:15: Delighted dinner.

20:30: This is the perfect time for you to enjoy our Sky Leaf Bar on the top floor. Besides, we provide free for squid fishing tools at reception.

Overnight on board Santa Maria Cruises

Day 2: HALONG BAY – HANOI (Breakfast/Lunch)

06:00: Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sun rises on Halong Bay.

06:45: Light breakfast is served at the restaurant.

08:00: Visit magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in Halong Bay with beautiful stalactites. You will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave as well as the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years which have taken on fascinating shapes.

09:15: Back on board, Set sometimes for last wash up.

09:30: check out and return to Sun World Bai Chay harbor.

10:30: Farewell lunch served on board.

11:15 – 11:30: Bill clear out. Get back to the harbor and get on Shuttle bus to return to Hanoi.

14:30-15:00: Arrive back to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. End of the tour.

GROUP TOUR (Seat-in-Coach)