🌿 Cabin Type 1 (3 pax)
Oasis SuiteDeck 1 • 32 m² • Balcony • 3 pax • Water-level views & calm ride
Sail from Hanoi to the gentler waters of Lan Ha Bay, where Capella Cruise weaves waterslides, village paths, and still lagoons into a slow, luxurious chapter of your Vietnam trip.
On Capella Cruise Halong Bay 3 days 2 nights, your journey begins in Hanoi and slowly unravels toward the quiet arms of Lan Ha Bay, where limestone peaks feel closer, the water calmer, and time less demanding. Boarding Capella Cruise at Tuan Chau, you step into a floating hideaway with an Oasis Pool & Jacuzzi, playful waterslide and panoramic decks that invite you to watch the world drift by instead of chasing it. Each day moves in a gentle rhythm: gliding past the icons of Halong Bay, paddling a kayak at Ao Ech, tracing the lane into Viet Hai Village where life follows the seasons, and sinking your feet into the sand at Ba Trai Dao Beach. Evenings slow into golden-hour canapés, unhurried dinners at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant, a quiet movie or game, and the simple luxury of listening to Lan Ha Bay breathe outside your balcony. On the final morning, a bamboo boat carries you into Dark & Bright Cave, a still, circular lagoon that feels like the bay’s secret heart, before you return to Hanoi with a sense that your Vietnam tour has gained a deeper, quieter layer. This is for travelers who want a Halong Bay luxury cruise that feels both playful and contemplative—active enough to feel alive, soft enough to feel restored.
This is a 3 days 2 nights itinerary on Capella Cruise operating from Tuan Chau near Halong Bay into the calmer waters of Lan Ha Bay. It includes kayaking and waterslide fun at Ao Ech, a cultural visit to Viet Hai Village, swimming and kayaking at Ba Trai Dao Beach, and a bamboo boat trip to Dark & Bright Cave, plus Tai Chi, cooking classes and onboard facilities like pool, jacuzzi and cinema. Target guests are couples, families and small groups seeking a premium yet relaxed Lan Ha Bay cruise as part of a wider Vietnam trip package.
The fragile marine environment of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay is under increasing pressure, so local regulations and responsible cruise lines—including Capella Cruise—actively discourage or ban single-use plastic bottles and disposables. For this Capella Cruise Halong Bay 3 days 2 nights journey, please bring a reusable water bottle to refill at the filtered stations onboard, and avoid bringing plastic straws, bags and unnecessary packaging. Every refill and small choice you make helps keep the water clearer, shores cleaner, and wildlife safer—so future travelers can experience the same tranquil lagoons and emerald channels you’ll glide through.
The day begins with the pulse of Hanoi, but by afternoon you’re watching limestone peaks glide past your balcony on Capella Cruise as Lan Ha Bay settles into dusk.
✨ What You’ll Experience
Leaving Hanoi, you trace the highway as it slips from tangled streets into open paddies, rivers and distant hills, giving your mind time to detach from emails and obligations. At Tuan Chau, the marina buzz fades as soon as you see Capella Cruise anchored just offshore, her clean lines and wide decks promising both play and rest. Once aboard, lunch at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant turns into your first moving panorama of Halong Bay, where stone towers stand like quiet guardians. The ship steers away from the busier channels, entering the tranquil folds of Lan Ha Bay, before anchoring near Ao Ech, a sheltered bowl of emerald water. Here, time stretches: you kayak close to rock walls, let the waterslide peel laughter out of you, float by the hull or sink into the Oasis Pool & Jacuzzi. As the sky deepens to gold, sunset canapés, a cooking class, and a slow, generous dinner mark the beginning of a softer rhythm that will carry you through the next two days.
🕒 Your Day at a Glance
🚐 08:30 – Depart Hanoi in a shared limousine or private car; the bustle thins to village streets and open fields as your guide shares stories of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
🛳️ 11:45 – Arrive at Tuan Chau marina, check in and sip a cool welcome drink while you catch your first clear glimpse of Capella Cruise against the limestone background.
🛥️ 12:15 – Board the tender and cross the water; the air smells of salt and river silt as the cliffs of Halong Bay loom closer.
🤝 12:30–12:45 – Step aboard Capella Cruise, meet the crew, listen to a concise safety and itinerary briefing, then open your cabin door to find Lan Ha Bay framed by your window.
🍽️ 13:00–14:30 – Relish a multi-course lunch at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant as the boat threads a path through the towering karsts of Halong Bay toward the quieter embrace of Lan Ha Bay.
🌊 15:15–17:00 – Anchor near Ao Ech and choose your own tempo: glide a kayak across glassy water, shout with delight as you slide into the bay, swim lazy laps or soak in the Oasis Pool & Jacuzzi with cliffs on all sides.
🍸 17:15–18:00 – Return to the upper deck for canapés and Happy Hour, watching the light fade and the first anchor lights ignite along Lan Ha Bay.
👩🍳 18:00–18:45 – Join a relaxed cooking demonstration, learning how to fold flavors and textures into a Vietnamese dish you’ll remember every time you make it at home.
🍷 19:00–20:30 – Enjoy a refined dinner at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant, where conversation flows as easily as the ship once did, now gently resting in the bay.
🌌 20:30–late – Close the day your way: squid fishing beneath the stars, a quiet film in the mini-theatre, or simply standing on your balcony listening to Lan Ha Bay lapping softly at the hull.
✅ Inclusions: Lunch, dinner; shared limousine or private car Hanoi – Tuan Chau – Hanoi (if selected); tender transfers; accommodation on Capella Cruise; use of Oasis Pool & Jacuzzi, waterslide, and kayaking at Ao Ech (weather permitting); cooking class; evening activities; English-speaking guide; sightseeing & entrance fees.
🏨 Overnight: Capella Cruise – anchored in Lan Ha Bay.
Dawn opens gently over Lan Ha Bay, and the day slowly fills with village voices, valley paths and the hush of a hidden island cove.
✨ What You’ll Experience
As dawn light brushes the jagged skyline around Lan Ha Bay, you move through Tai Chi on the sundeck, feeling muscles lengthen and thoughts quiet. After a light breakfast, a speedboat carries you past floating houses and small fishing boats toward Viet Hai Village, tucked deep within Cat Ba Island. A modest road or cycling path leads you through a world that seems to run on seasons rather than clocks—vegetable gardens, roosters, weathered wooden homes, the earthy aroma of rice wine being brewed in a corner kitchen. You might laugh as tiny fish nibble at your feet in the cool stream, a simple, playful ritual locals know well. Later, the scene shifts to Ba Trai Dao Beach, where soft sand, clear water and surrounding peaks form a natural amphitheater of quiet. You swim, paddle or simply float on your back, watching clouds drift above the stone islands. As evening settles, Capella Cruise becomes your warm, glowing anchor again, with another dinner and night of gentle entertainment.
🕒 Your Day at a Glance
🧘 06:00 – Join sunrise Tai Chi on the upper deck, watching the contours of Lan Ha Bay emerge from morning mist as your breath falls into a slow rhythm.
🥐 07:15–08:00 – Enjoy a light breakfast at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant, a calm, unhurried start with coffee, tea, fruit and pastries.
🛥️ 08:30–09:00 – Ride the speedboat across the bay; floating rafts and local boats mark the daily life of communities living atop Lan Ha Bay.
🚴 09:00–11:00 – Choose a bicycle or electric car and travel the 6 km path into Viet Hai Village, passing lagoons and a short cave before arriving in the valley, where you stroll between homes, sip rice wine, and dip your feet into a clear stream for a fish massage.
🍚 11:30–13:00 – Sit down for a simple, hearty lunch at a local restaurant in Viet Hai Village, tasting dishes that reflect the island’s modest, seasonal rhythm.
🏖️ 14:00–15:45 – Continue to Ba Trai Dao Beach, where you can swim in transparent, green-tinted water, kayak between small inlets or simply sit on the sand, listening to gentle waves and distant voices bouncing off the rocks.
🍹 16:00–17:00 – Return to Capella Cruise, shower off the salt and rest on a sun lounger or in the lounge with a drink, watching the light fade over Lan Ha Bay.
👩🍳 18:00–18:45 – Watch or join another cooking session, picking up small techniques and flavors that deepen your connection to Vietnamese cuisine.
🍽️ 19:00–20:30 – Enjoy your second dinner onboard; chefs craft a multi-course experience while the calm of Lan Ha Bay presses gently against the windows.
🎲 20:30–late – Play cards or board games in the lounge, watch a movie, enjoy a quiet drink, or retreat to your balcony to let the silence and scattered boat lights imprint themselves into your memory.
✅ Inclusions: Breakfast, lunch, dinner; speedboat transfers in Lan Ha Bay; cycling or electric car in Viet Hai Village; beach time and kayaking at Ba Trai Dao Beach (weather permitting); cooking demonstration; onboard entertainment; English-speaking guide; sightseeing & entrance fees.
🏨 Overnight: Capella Cruise – anchored in Lan Ha Bay.
Your last morning on Lan Ha Bay is steeped in quiet—soft light, slow paddles, and one final look back at the peaks before the road carries you home to Hanoi.
✨ What You’ll Experience
You wake knowing this is your final morning on the bay, which somehow makes the light feel softer and each sound a little more vivid. After a light breakfast, a bamboo boat rocks gently beneath your feet as a local rower guides you toward Dark & Bright Cave. Passing under a low stone archway, the world opens into a small, circular lagoon where cliffs rise straight from the water and trees cling to rock; the air is so still you can hear paddles drip and birds call across the bowl. It’s a moment of pure pause—a quiet inside the larger journey. Back onboard Capella Cruise, you pack slowly, then linger over brunch as the ship glides back through the limestone corridor of Halong Bay toward Tuan Chau. Once ashore, your limousine or private car eases you back to Hanoi, where the city’s rhythm returns—but you carry a pocket of lagoon stillness with you.
🕒 Your Day at a Glance
🧘 06:00 – If you’d like, join one more Tai Chi session on the sundeck, letting the last sunrise over Lan Ha Bay sink in fully.
🥐 06:15–07:00 – Enjoy a light breakfast at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant, keeping things simple as you ready yourself for the day’s gentle farewell.
🛶 07:15–08:30 – Board a bamboo boat and glide into Dark & Bright Cave, passing beneath a stone archway into a sheltered lagoon where cliffs, green foliage and calm water wrap you in quiet.
🛳️ 08:45–09:15 – Return to Capella Cruise to shower, finish packing and savor a final look from your balcony as the boat begins the return route toward Tuan Chau.
🍽️ 09:30–10:30 – Check out of your cabin, then enjoy a leisurely buffet brunch, watching the last limestone pillars of Halong Bay slip by as you eat.
🛥️ 10:45–11:30 – Disembark via tender at Tuan Chau marina, exchange farewells with the crew, and take one last look at the anchored boats dotting the horizon.
🚐 12:00–15:00 – Travel back to Hanoi in a shared limousine or private car, dozing, reading or quietly scrolling through the images and moments that now define your Capella Cruise Halong Bay 3 days 2 nights story.
✅ Inclusions: Light breakfast and brunch; bamboo boat trip at Dark & Bright Cave; Tai Chi; tender transfers; shared limousine or private car Tuan Chau – Hanoi (if selected); English-speaking guide; sightseeing & entrance fees.
🏨 Overnight: — Trip ends upon arrival in Hanoi (or connection with your onward Vietnam tour package).
Signature entry-level suite for couples seeking calm waters & quiet corners.
📍 Deck: 1 (Oasis Deck – closest to the water level)
🛏 Bed: Double or Twin
🛋 Balcony: Private balcony (floor-to-ceiling window access)
🛁 Bath: Ocean-view bathtub + rain shower
👀 View: Water-level panorama — ideal for sunrise reflections
👨👩👧 Occupancy: 2 adults (max 3 with extra bed)
✨ Why it’s special: Gentle waves, extra privacy, and the most immersive water-level views.
A refined mid-deck suite for couples who love balance, quiet, and views.
📍 Deck: 2 (Harmony Deck)
🛏 Bed: Double or Twin
🛋 Balcony: Private balcony
🛁 Bath: Ocean-view bathtub + rain shower
👀 View: Wider angles of Lan Ha Bay from mid-deck
👨👩👧 Occupancy: 2 adults (max 3 with extra bed)
✨ Why it’s special: The “sweet spot deck” — quiet, stable, and beautifully elevated.
Bright, airy escape for couples who want the best open-sky panorama.
📍 Deck: 3 (Sky Deck)
🛏 Bed: Double only (no twin configuration)
🛋 Balcony: Private balcony
🛁 Bath: Ocean-view bathtub + rain shower
👀 View: Sweeping top-deck scenery of Lan Ha Bay
👨👩👧 Occupancy: 2 adults (max 3 with extra bed)
✨ Why it’s special: Best elevated views among all 32 m² cabins.
Spacious terrace suite designed for romance, stargazing & sunset lounging.
📍 Deck: 3 (Sky Deck)
🛏 Bed: Double or Twin
🛋 Balcony/Terrace: Large private terrace with sunbeds
🛁 Bath: Ocean-view bathtub
👀 View: Unobstructed panoramic sky-level views
👨👩👧 Occupancy: 2 adults (max 3 with extra bed)
✨ Why it’s special: Private terrace feels like your own sky garden above the bay.
A roomy family suite with generous beds & peaceful mid-deck setting.
📍 Deck: 2
🛏 Bed: 1 Super King + 3 single beds
🛋 Balcony: Private balcony
🛁 Bath: Ocean-view bathtub
👀 View: Elevated bay views
👨👩👧 Occupancy: Up to 4 guests
✨ Why it’s special: Perfect for families wanting one spacious shared cabin.
A bright & scenic family cabin on Capella’s highest accommodation deck.
📍 Deck: 3
🛏 Bed: 1 Super King + 2 single beds
🛋 Balcony: Private balcony
🛁 Bath: Ocean-view bathtub
👀 View: Elevated bay panorama
👨👩👧 Occupancy: Up to 4 guests
✨ Why it’s special: Families enjoy stunning, quiet top-deck mornings and dramatic sunsets.
Perfect for families needing privacy + connection.
📍 Deck: 1 & 2
🛏 Bed: Combination of Twin/Double
🛋 Balcony: Private balconies
🛁 Bath: Ocean-view bathtubs
👀 View: Multi-angle views across two connected suites
👨👩👧 Occupancy: 4–5 guests
✨ Why it’s special: Rare dual-room layout — ideal for multi-generation travel.
A refined suite designed for honeymooners & luxury seekers.
📍 Deck: 2
🛏 Bed: Double or Twin
🛋 Terrace: Large private terrace
🛁 Bath: Ocean-view bathtub with jacuzzi
👀 View: Wide front-row Harmony Deck panorama
👨👩👧 Occupancy: 2 adults (max 3)
✨ Why it’s special: Comes with Signature VIP Experiences (butler, private dinner, afternoon tea).
Capella’s grandest suite — unmatched space, privacy & cinematic views.
📍 Deck: 3 (highest accommodation deck)
🛏 Bed: Super King
🛋 Terrace: Huge terrace + private sundeck
🛁 Bath: Ocean-view bathtub with jacuzzi
👀 View: 180° panorama from Capella’s crown deck
👨👩👧 Occupancy: 2 adults (max 3)
✨ Why it’s special: The ultimate luxury on the bay — complete privacy, VIP experiences & premium sunset angles.
Perfect for teens, friends, or a third adult who wants to wake up wrapped in Lan Ha Bay’s golden light.
✨ Why it’s special:
Because everyone deserves a soft place to drift asleep while limestone peaks shine under the moon.
Pick your flow: 🚐 Door-to-door All Inclusive from Hanoi Old Quarter or 🛳️ standard boarding at Tuan Chau Marina (Halong). Transparent USD prices — compare calmly and book with confidence.
Deck 1 • 32 m² • Balcony • 3 pax • Water-level views & calm ride
Deck 2 • 32 m² • Balcony • 3 pax • Balanced mid-deck comfort
Deck 3 • 32 m² • Balcony • 3 pax • Elevated open-sky panorama
Deck 3 • 45 m² • Balcony • 3 pax • Large private terrace with sunbeds
Deck 2 • 48 m² • Balcony • 4 pax • Spacious family sharing cabin
Deck 2 • 48 m² • Balcony • 5 pax • Big-family mid-deck comfort
Deck 3 • 43 m² • Balcony • 4 pax • Top-deck family bay views
Deck 2 • 57 m² • Balcony • 3 pax • Jacuzzi terrace & VIP perks
Deck 3 • 92 m² • Balcony • 3 pax • Largest suite, private sundeck
Deck 1 • 32 m² • Balcony • 3 pax • Water-level views & calm ride
Deck 2 • 32 m² • Balcony • 3 pax • Balanced mid-deck comfort
Deck 3 • 32 m² • Balcony • 3 pax • Elevated open-sky panorama
Deck 3 • 45 m² • Balcony • 3 pax • Large private terrace with sunbeds
Deck 2 • 48 m² • Balcony • 4 pax • Spacious family sharing cabin
Deck 2 • 48 m² • Balcony • 5 pax • Big-family mid-deck comfort
Deck 3 • 43 m² • Balcony • 4 pax • Top-deck family bay views
Deck 2 • 57 m² • Balcony • 3 pax • Jacuzzi terrace & VIP perks
Deck 3 • 92 m² • Balcony • 3 pax • Largest suite, private sundeck
| Age | Rooming Condition | Charge Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | Sharing bed with parents (max 1 child/cabin) | Free; 2nd child = 30% adult (no extra bed) |
| 5–11 yrs | Sharing cabin with 2 adults | 50% adult (no extra bed) or 75% adult (extra bed) |
| 5–11 yrs | 1 child + 1 adult in cabin | 75% of adult rate |
| 5–11 yrs | 2 children in separate cabin | 75% adult rate per child |
| 12+ yrs | Any | Charged as adult |
FIT (1–3 cabins) — charges based on days before check-in:
GIT (4+ cabins)
Charter
Fast sightseeing in Lan Ha Bay with scenic photo spots.
Private gourmet setup in iconic bay scenery.
Pastries & canapés paired with premium teas.
Personalized hospitality with attention to detail.
Entertainment space for leisure & private screenings.
Signature panorama deck for sunrise & sunset views.
Capella Cruise sails from Tuan Chau past the icons of Halong Bay but spends most of its time in Lan Ha Bay, a quieter extension of the same limestone system with fewer boats and more intimate lagoons. That means the landscapes feel similar, but the atmosphere is calmer—ideal if you want a more exclusive Lan Ha Bay cruise rather than a crowded bay experience.
Yes. While Capella Cruise offers playful facilities (waterslide, pool, kayaking), the 3D2N program is paced gently, with long scenic cruising windows, soft adventure and unhurried evenings. It suits travelers who want a blend of activity and introspection—couples, solo travelers, and small groups who see this as a central highlight in a luxury Vietnam tour.
If views and quiet are your priority, a balcony cabin on a higher deck is ideal; you’ll be closer to the sky and further from the engine noise. Families may prefer connecting or adjacent cabins on the same deck, while honeymooners and special-occasion guests often choose larger suite categories with bathtubs and wider balconies. ViettrendTour can suggest specific cabin types depending on whether your Vietnam trip package focuses more on romance, family time or friends traveling together.
Waters around Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay are generally calm, especially where Capella Cruise anchors overnight, as the karst formations act as a natural shield. If you are sensitive, we recommend bringing motion-sickness medication, choosing a mid-ship cabin on a lower deck and spending time on deck in fresh air. Most travelers find this route surprisingly gentle compared to open-ocean cruises.
Yes, with advance notice. If you share your dietary needs when booking your Capella Cruise Halong Bay 3 days 2 nights package, the onboard kitchen can adapt menus (e.g., vegetarian, no seafood, no nuts) within their possibilities. ViettrendTour recommends confirming your requirements again at check-in in Hanoi or Tuan Chau for smooth coordination.
Most modern ships like Capella Cruise offer Wi-Fi in common areas (and sometimes cabins), but the signal can be weaker in certain parts of Lan Ha Bay due to the limestone formations. Treat connectivity as “light” rather than constant—enough to share photos or messages occasionally, but not ideal for heavy work calls. Many guests see this as a welcome digital detox within a longer Vietnam travel package.