When you set out on a Starlight Cruise, you experience the world’s natural heritage site, Halong Bay, in total style.
At Starlight Halong Bay Cruises, we are renowned for the special care and attention to detail that we give to everything we do.
From the upscale décor and stunning interior design of our ship, to the friendly, personalized service we offer each guest, we are committed to ensuring that every part of your journey is perfect.
Once you enjoy a Starlight Cruise, our hope is that you will be back for another.Our beautiful cruise ship features 32 comfortable rooms, an open air front deck for viewing and photo shoots, special mini golf for additional fun, and a lovely swimming deck where you can relax and unwind.
With an area of 600 m2 per deck (57.5m x 10.5 m, 4 decks), Starlight has more space than many of the cruise ships on Halong Bay. With 30 luxury Cruise cabins and 2 suites, our ship has all the amenities of a fine hotel—2 restaurants and bars serving fine cuisine and drinks, and a wine cellar stocked with a variety of international wines. There is also a massage parlour, recreation area and a spacious sundeck.
A Starlight Cruise is an experience of a lifetime which you will look back on with fond memories for years to come. Come cruise with us!
Day 1: Hanoi - Cruise Halong Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay
08:00: 08:30 Leave Hanoi for Halong City. Check in Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall – The Oriental Sails Lounge in Hong Gai Tourist Wharf.
12:30 – 13:00 Embark Starlight Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.
13:00 – 15:30 Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay.
15:30 – 16:30 Visit Amazing Cave – the most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay
:30 – 17:30 Return to Starlight Cruise, Cruising to Cong Do Area, enjoy the sunset and relaxing with Jacuzzi
17:30 – 19:00 Try mini-golf on the top deck or take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef. Happy hour with finger food is served.
19:00 – 21:00 Dinner is served. Private dinner is available on request.
21:00 – 22:00 Join squid fishing with the crew, sing karaoke or just laze around, relax in your cabin. Overnight on board at Cong Do Area
Day 2: Cruise Bai Tu Long Bay - Hanoi
06:30 – 7:00 Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck.
07:00 – 08:00 Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Vung Vieng fishing village.
08:00 – 09:00 You are free to choose one of the below options:
Option 1: Fishing village visit
Those are interested in local daily life: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip (around 45 minutes) around Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen. The village is set in closed lagoon, surrounded by mountains, excellent settings for some good photos.
Option 2: Beach and kayaking
For those who like some water activities and beach. The tender shall take you to Ban Chan beach, where you can enjoy yourself on the beach, swimming or playing volleyball…, or try your hands in some kayaking in the magnificent setting for Halong Bay.
09:00 – 09:30 Return to Starlight Cruise for freshening up and checking out your cabin. Starlight Cruise weighs the anchor to continue roaming around the picturesque route toward Hon Gai harbor.
09:30 – 12:00: Have early lunch.
12:00: Disembark. Cruise ends. then take drive back to Hanoi
16:16:30 Arrive Hanoi
What to Take with You
We suggest that you bring a small, lightweight daypack for cameras, extra film, bottled water, swimming gear, insect repellents, original passports, credit card and cash.Starlight cruise welcomes you with a keen desire for your better convenience.
Note:
• The above cruise halong bay itinerary is subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions without prior notice. Please get final information from our sales staff before your cruise date.
• There may be some promotions in place that will be applied and inclusions or exclusions may change – you will be advised of changes upon booking.
• For safety reasons, it is not recommended for the following visitors to cruise halong bay overnight in Halong Bay
INCLUSSION
• Shuttle bus transfer (Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi)
• Entrance fees, Taxes and Service Charge
• English or French speaking guide
• Luxury accommodation with A/C, bathtub & shower, mini bar
• Exclusive Cruise through Halong Bay
• Welcome Cocktail
• Vietnamese Seafood Lunch and Dinner, International Brunch Buffet
• Kayaking
• Sunrise Tai Chi Class
• Insurance on board
• All tax & bank fee
EXCLUSION
• Snorkel Equipment (subject to availability)
• Visa Arrangements
• Beauty Spa Services and Massage
• Beverages and Tobacco
• Tips and other Personal Expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned above
Day 1: Hanoi - Bai Tu Long Bay - Halong luxury cruise
08:00: 08:30 Leave Hanoi for Halong City. Check in Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall – The Oriental Sails Lounge in Hong Gai Tourist Wharf.
12:30 – 13:00 Embark Starlight Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.
13:00 – 15:30 Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay.
15:30 – 16:30 Visit Amazing Cave – the most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay
:30 – 17:30 Return to Starlight Cruise, Cruising to Cong Do Area, enjoy the sunset and relaxing with Jacuzzi
17:30 – 19:00 Try mini-golf on the top deck or take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef. Happy hour with finger food is served.
19:00 – 21:00 Dinner is served. Private dinner is available on request.
21:00 – 22:00 Join squid fishing with the crew, sing karaoke or just laze around, relax in your cabin. Overnight on board at Cong Do Area
Day 2: Discovery Every Corner of Lan Ha Bay – Full-day kayaking & relaxing
06:30 – 07:00 Start your day with Tai Chi on sundeck.
07:00 – 08:00 Have breakfast at sunrise
08:30 – 10:30 Picked up by day boat and cruise forward Lan Ha Bay.
10:30 – 12:00 Kayaking at Dark and Light Cave.
12:00- 13:00 Have lunch.
13:00 – 15:00 Cruise to Three Peaches Beach, relaxing, kayaking and swimming
15:00 – 17:30 Return to mother boat and overnight at Cong Do Area
Day 3: More Cruise Bai Tu Long Bay - Hanoi
06:30 – 7:00 Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck.
07:00 – 08:00 Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Vung Vieng fishing village.
08:00 – 09:00 You are free to choose one of the below options:
Option 1: Fishing village visit
Those are interested in local daily life: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip (around 45 minutes) around Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen. The village is set in closed lagoon, surrounded by mountains, excellent settings for some good photos.
Option 2: Beach and kayaking
For those who like some water activities and beach. The tender shall take you to Ban Chan beach, where you can enjoy yourself on the beach, swimming or playing volleyball…, or try your hands in some kayaking in the magnificent setting for Halong Bay.
09:00 – 09:30 Return to Starlight Cruise for freshening up and checking out your cabin. Starlight Cruise weighs the anchor to continue roaming around the picturesque route toward Hon Gai harbor.
09:30 – 12:00: Have early lunch.
12:00: Disembark. Cruise ends. then take drive back to Hanoi
16:16:30 Arrive Hanoi
Cruise Note:
o The above cruise itinerary is subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions without prior notice. Please get final information from our sales staff before your cruise date.
o There may be some promotions in place that will be applied and inclusions or exclusions may change – you will be advised of changes upon booking.
o For safety reasons, it is not recommended for the following visitors to cruise overnight in Halong Bay
o Any person with a disability: physical or sensory
o Any person who has symptoms of hallucinations, sleepwalking, fear of
o being enclosed, epilepsy and so forth.
INCLUSION
• Shuttle bus transfer (Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi)
• Entrance fees, Taxes and Service Charge
• English or French speaking guide
• Luxury accommodation with A/C, bathtub & shower, mini bar
• Exclusive Cruise through Halong Bay
• Welcome Cocktail
• Vietnamese Seafood Lunch and Dinner, International Brunch Buffet
• Kayaking
• Sunrise Tai Chi Class
• Insurance on board
• All tax & bank fee
EXCLUSION
• Snorkel Equipment (subject to availability)
• Visa Arrangements
• Beauty Spa Services and Massage
• Beverages and Tobacco
• Tips and other Personal Expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned above