Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay

08:15 – 08:45

Pick up

Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in the Old

Quarter or at our cruise waiting lounge (if you have

booked the shuttle with us). The journey time to

Halong Bay takes approximately 2.5 hours.

09:50

Comfort stop

A short break on route for refreshments (15 minutes).

11:30 – 11:45

Tuan Chau International Cruise Port

You will be presented at Tuan Chau International Port

(Navigation: here), where Essence Grand Cruise staff

will welcome and assist with check-in procedures.

12:30

Check-in

You will check in at the Reception, on the first floor.

13:00 – 14:30

Enjoy the welcome drinks and have lunch

Enjoy our welcome drink and be introduced to the

itinerary and safety policies.

Lunch will be served in the Dining By The Bay

restaurant.

15:30 – 16:30

Explore the Sung Sot Cave

The transfer boat and the Essence Grand Cruise staff

team will take you to the Sung Sot Cave, one of the

most beautiful caves in Halong Bay, discovered by a

group of French explorers in 1901.

*For the guests who do not get involved in experience

activities: You can enjoy our services on the cruise

including spa & massage, 4-season pool, cigar &

lounge, kid clubs, etc.

17:30 – 18:30

Sunset and Happy Hour time

Enjoy the best moments of the day as the sun hits the

water between the dramatic limestone peaks and

emerald-green coves, choose and savour Canapé and

your favourite drink offerings at the Sky bar.

19:00

Dinner at restaurant

Tantalize your taste buds with a selection of Western

and Vietnamese cuisine.

21:00

After dinner

After dinner, chill out in your suite; pamper yourself at

the spa; experience squid fishing back of the boat on

the first floor; or spend time with your fellow

companions at our cigar and wine lounge, karaoke

club, sky bar or the pool bar.

Overnight on the Essence Grand Halong Bay Cruise.

*Some activities may incur an additional charge – see

the exclusions.