Arcady Premium – Halong Bay Day Cruise

Your ViettrendTour coordinator meets you at your hotel in Hanoi, confirms your return time, and checks if you want a kayak or a rowboat at Luon (good to lock this in early). We take the expressway Hanoi → Halong so you get more time on the water — this is one of the key reasons people choose Arcady Premium over cheaper, slower buses. On the way, your guide shares a short intro to Halong Bay — how the bay became UNESCO, why so many day cruises start from Tuan Chau Marina, and how today’s route matches the classic best Halong Bay cruise itinerary.

Quick break for coffee and WC. Your guide from ViettrendTour runs through the program again:
. Board Arcady Premium at Tuan Chau Marina
. Buffet lunch while cruising the central bay
. Sung Sot Cave — the biggest, most famous cave
. Luon Cave — kayak or rowboat
. Titov Island — climb or swim
. Sunset tea → back to port → return to Hanoi
This clarity is important for families, shared groups, and guests connecting this day tour with longer Vietnam journeys

You arrive at Tuan Chau Marina — the main harbor for many Halong Bay cruises. Arcady Premium stands out: 2024 build, wide body, 3 decks, 2 restaurants, sundeck + Jacuzzi — made for guests who still want a day cruise but don’t want to feel “budget”. Crew offers a welcome drink, and the captain gives a short safety briefing. From now on, everything is luxury but easy — no rushing, no confusion.

As Arcady Premium leaves Tuan Chau and turns into the central line of Halong Bay, lunch is served. You pass distinctive rocks — Dog, Duck, Thumb — while enjoying a Vietnamese & seafood buffet (veg options possible if told in advance). This is the “I’m really cruising Halong” moment: big windows, slow speed, green water, karsts sliding by.

Boat anchors, we move to the island where Sung Sot Cave sits — the cave everyone talks about in reviews. A short climb (about 200 steps) brings you to cool, lit chambers with dramatic stalactites. Your guide narrates the French discovery, the naming, and how this cave helped make Halong Bay famous worldwide. Guests who don’t like many steps can stay on board to enjoy the view — ViettrendTour policy is always comfort over ticking boxes.

Next stop is the soft, quiet part of the day: Luon Cave. You go under a low arch into a sheltered lagoon ringed by limestone cliffs — an iconic Halong landscape. Here you can:
. Kayak (for active guests, couples, content creators)
. Or take a local rowboat (for seniors, kids, or guests who don’t want to get wet)

Arcady Premium now heads to Titov Island — the “choose your own speed” part of the program.
. Want the classic Halong shot? Climb to the top for a 360° view — the bay looks like a dragon sleeping on the sea.
. Traveling with kids? Stay on the beach — shallow, easy, safe.
. Content mode? Stay lower, take lifestyle shots with boats and karsts — fits perfectly with “best halong cruise 2024” and “halong bay travel”.
This stop is why we keep telling guests to wear comfy shoes and bring a refillable bottle. ViettrendTour follows a no single-use plastic water bottle policy — crew and guide will help you refill on board.

Back on board, the energy softens. The bay turns gold, and Arcady Premium serves tea, seasonal fruits, cakes, sometimes wine — a perfect closing scene to a day that covered Sung Sot → Luon → Titov without feeling rushed.

Arcady Premium docks back at Tuan Chau. Your ViettrendTour driver is waiting (we coordinate timing with the boat). Expressway again → Hanoi Old Quarter → hotel drop about 20:00–20:30 depending on traffic. This makes the trip perfect for travelers who only have 1 free day in Hanoi but still want the full Halong Bay Day Cruise experience