Grand Pioneers I Halong Bay Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights – The Legacy Journey Across Two Bays.

Tuan Chau – Halong Bay Icons – Thien Canh Son – Cap La | First Glimpse of the Legacy Route

Your Legacy Journey begins with a cool welcome drink, a soft hum of engines and the first limestone pillars of Halong Bay sliding into view.

✨ What You’ll Experience
You arrive at the private Grand Pioneers lounge on Tuan Chau, hand over your luggage and step seamlessly onto Grand Pioneers I, greeted by a smile and a glass that already tastes like holiday. As the ship glides away from the pier, the busy harbor falls behind and the karst skyline of Halong Bay unfolds in front of the restaurant windows while you enjoy your first leisurely lunch. The afternoon takes you further into the calm of Bai Tu Long Bay, where a tender brings you ashore to climb into Thien Canh Son Cave, its chambers lit like an underground gallery. Afterwards you slip into a kayak, tracing the base of cliffs and, when conditions allow, landing on a small beach to feel the sand between your toes. By sunset, Grand Pioneers I is anchored at Cap La, a natural amphitheater of sea and sky, where canapés, soft music and the glow of the pool create the perfect first evening.

🕒 Your Day at a Glance

• 🧳 11:30 – 11:45 – Arrive at the Grand Pioneers waiting lounge on Tuan Chau, check in, relax with a welcome drink and meet your cruise concierge.
• 🛥️ 12:30 – Board Grand Pioneers I, settle into your cabin and join a short safety and orientation briefing as the ship eases away from the pier.
• 🍽️ 13:00 – Enjoy a refined lunch while iconic rock formations of Halong Bay drift past the large windows and the noise of the city fades completely.
• 🌊 14:00 – Take time to explore the ship: walk past the four-season pool, peek into the spa and gym, or simply find a lounger to watch the karsts slowly change shape.
• 🛶 15:30 – Transfer by tender to Thien Canh Son Cave, climb into its cool interior and then paddle a kayak across jade-green water, with an option to relax on a small beach when tides allow.
• 🌇 17:30 – Return to Grand Pioneers I as she anchors at Cap La; join a gentle Sunset Party on the sundeck with canapés and drinks while the sky turns gold and rose.
• 🍷 19:00 – Savor a multi-course dinner in the main restaurant, pairing local favorites with international classics and a hand-picked wine list.
• 🌌 20:00 – late – Choose your own rhythm: sip a cocktail at the sky bar, enjoy the pool by night or simply lean on the rail and watch the bay fall silent.

✅ Inclusions: Waiting lounge check-in, welcome drink, tender/speedboat transfers, lunch and dinner on board, visit to Thien Canh Son Cave, kayaking and beach (weather/tide permitting), Sunset Party canapés, onboard entertainment, overnight in en-suite cabin.

🏨 Overnight: Grand Pioneers I – anchored at Cap La, Bai Tu Long Bay.

Cap La – Xuong Rong – Da Xep Nature Park – Vung Vieng – Heritage Bay | Frontier Landscapes & Village Life

The second day pushes gently beyond the usual routes, trading crowds for open horizons and village rhythms.

✨ What You’ll Experience
Morning light finds Grand Pioneers I already on the move, slicing quietly through the still water of Bai Tu Long Bay as you wake to coffee and sea air. As the coastline changes, you pass the sentinel-like outline of Xuong Rong Island, marking the far reach of the heritage zone, before arriving at Da Xep Nature Park, where ancient rock formations and green slopes frame the bay. Depending on tides, you may walk along a strip of white sand between sea and mountains or explore the rocky landscape and viewpoints. After lunch on board, the pace softens again at Vung Vieng Fishing Village, where small boats, floating houses and gentle smiles reveal another layer of life on the bay. Late afternoon brings scenic cruising past characteristic rocks and cave areas as the crew prepares a special Legacy dinner, leaving the stars and soft ship lights to finish the story.

🕒 Your Day at a Glance

• ☕ 07:30 – Wake to the movement of the ship and enjoy breakfast with open views over Bai Tu Long Bay, planning the day’s gentle adventures.
• 🏞️ 09:30 – Admire the distinctive profile of Xuong Rong Island, a quiet landmark on the outer edge of the heritage area, and capture wide-angle photos from the deck.
• 🪨 10:00 – Arrive at Da Xep Nature Park, where you can explore strange rock formations, take in sweeping views and, when sea conditions allow, stroll along a pale sand beach curving between the hills.
• 🍽️ 12:30 – Return to Grand Pioneers I for lunch, enjoying the cool interior and ever-changing seascape outside the glass.
• 🛶 14:30 – Board a smaller boat to visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village, gliding between floating homes and fish farms while learning how families have lived with the tides for generations.
• 🚤 16:00 – Cruise back through the heritage area, passing characteristic rocks and cave zones as the afternoon light softens over the water.
• 🎉 19:00 – Gather for a Legacy-themed dinner on board, with a thoughtfully curated menu and warm service that makes the evening feel like a celebration.
• 🌌 21:00 – late – End the day with a final drink, a movie in your cabin, or quiet time on deck listening to the gentle lap of waves against the hull.

✅ Inclusions: Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board, sightseeing at Da Xep Nature Park, visit to Vung Vieng Fishing Village, scenic cruising along the heritage frontier, onboard entertainment and use of facilities, overnight in en-suite cabin.

🏨 Overnight: Grand Pioneers I – cruising/anchored within the Heritage Bay area of Halong Bay.

Heritage Core – Sung Sot Cave / Titop Island – Tuan Chau | Icons, Viewpoints & Smooth Return

Your final morning ties the story together with one last cave or summit, then a calm glide back toward the mainland.

✨ What You’ll Experience
On your last day, the light over Halong Bay feels softer, as if the landscape knows you are about to say goodbye. After breakfast, you choose your perfect finale: descend into the vast halls of Sung Sot Cave, where stalactites and stalagmites form dramatic shapes, or sail to Titop Island, whose short but steep steps reward you with a sweeping view across the bay and the chance for a refreshing swim. Back on Grand Pioneers I, you pack at an easy pace, settle any final bills and enjoy an early lunch as the ship draws a gentle line back to Tuan Chau. The crew waves farewell at the pier while your ViettrendTour driver waits to carry you onward — perhaps to Hanoi, Ninh Binh or the next chapter of your custom Vietnam tour package.

🕒 Your Day at a Glance

• 🌅 06:30 – Step out on deck to watch the sun rise between limestone peaks, then enjoy breakfast with your last wide-open view of Halong Bay.
• 🥾 07:30 – Choose between exploring Sung Sot Cave, following lighted paths through vast chambers, or visiting Titop Island to climb to its viewpoint and relax on the small beach below.
• 🧳 09:00 – Return to Grand Pioneers I, pack your luggage and complete check-out while the crew assists with bags and photos.
• 🍜 09:30 – Enjoy an early lunch as the ship glides slowly back toward Tuan Chau, giving you final opportunities for photos of the karsts.
• ⚓ 11:00 – Disembark at the Grand Pioneers lounge, meet your arranged transfer and continue your journey through Hanoi or further across Vietnam with ViettrendTour’s support.

✅ Inclusions: Breakfast and light lunch on board, choice of excursion to Sung Sot Cave or Titop Island, tender transfers, luggage assistance and disembarkation support.

🏨 Overnight: — (Trip ends at Tuan Chau late morning; onward accommodation in Hanoi or other destinations arranged on request.)

🌊 Ocean Suite — Deck 1 • 30 m² • Window • 2 pax • Stable comfort

Signature entry-level suite with a large sea-facing window and a calm lower-deck position.

✨ Cabin Highlights
📍 Deck: 1 (low, most stable)
🛏 Bed: Double or Twin (assigned by booking)
🛋 Balcony: No balcony – floor-to-ceiling sea window
🛁 Bath: Private bathroom with shower and standard amenities
👀 View: Wide side sea view over Halong Bay
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: Up to 2 adults
🔢 Number of cabins: 2
🌟 Why it’s special: Perfect for guests who want comfort, natural light, and stability at the best value.

🌿 Ocean Balcony Suite — Deck 2–4 • 40 m² • Balcony • 2 pax • Best-value balcony

Classic balcony cabin for couples who want fresh air and a private outdoor corner.

✨ Cabin Highlights
📍 Deck: 2, 3, 4
🛏 Bed: Double or Twin
🛋 Balcony: Compact private balcony with chairs
🛁 Bath: Private bathroom, selected cabins with bathtub
👀 View: Side-facing bay view, partly limited by ship structure
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: Up to 2 adults
🔢 Number of cabins: 12
🌟 Why it’s special: Your most affordable way to enjoy a real balcony for sunrise coffee and sunset photos.

🌼 Ocean Suite Triple — Deck 1 • 43 m² • Window • 3 pax • Family favourite

Spacious triple suite ideal for a small family or three friends sharing.

✨ Cabin Highlights
📍 Deck: 1
🛏 Bed: Three single beds or one double + one single (on request)
🛋 Balcony: No balcony – oversized sea window
🛁 Bath: Private bathroom with shower
👀 View: Wide bay-view window along the hull
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: Up to 3 guests
🔢 Number of cabins: 4
🌟 Why it’s special: True triple layout with generous floor space, so no one ends up on a cramped rollaway.

🌷 Veranda Suite — Deck 2 • 40 m² + 5 m² balcony • Balcony • 2 pax • Open-air mornings

Upgraded balcony suite with a deeper veranda for lounging outside in comfort.

✨ Cabin Highlights
📍 Deck: 2
🛏 Bed: Double or Twin
🛋 Balcony: 5 m² private veranda with outdoor seating
🛁 Bath: Bathroom with bathtub and amenities
👀 View: More open side view of the bay than standard balcony cabins
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 2 adults (space for 1 child on extra bed if allowed by policy)
🔢 Number of cabins: 14
🌟 Why it’s special: Great for couples who love spending time outside with enough balcony space for breakfast trays and evening wine.

🌄 Executive Suite — Deck 3–4 • 40 m² + 5 m² balcony • Balcony • 2 pax • Higher-deck panorama

Premium balcony suite located on upper decks for wider, quieter views.

✨ Cabin Highlights
📍 Deck: 3 and 4
🛏 Bed: Double or Twin
🛋 Balcony: 5 m² private balcony with chairs
🛁 Bath: Private bathroom with bathtub
👀 View: Elevated panorama of limestone peaks and the bay
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: Up to 2 adults
🔢 Number of cabins: 18
🌟 Why it’s special: The “sweet spot” for couples who want height, quiet, and sweeping views without stepping into suite pricing.

✨ Essence Suite — Deck 4 • 60 m² + 20 m² balcony • Balcony • 2–3 pax • Terrace indulgence

Large top-deck suite with an expansive terrace that feels like your own sky deck.

✨ Cabin Highlights
📍 Deck: 4
🛏 Bed: Double or Twin; extra bed available on request
🛋 Balcony: 20 m² private terrace with loungers and seating
🛁 Bath: Spacious bathroom with bathtub and upgraded amenities
👀 View: Almost wrap-around bay views from the highest cabin deck
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 2–3 guests
🔢 Number of cabins: 2
🌟 Why it’s special: Feels like a mini apartment on the bay – perfect for anniversaries or longer stays where you want a lot of outdoor space.

💎 Oceania Suite — Deck 3 • 95 m² • Balcony • 2–3 pax • Floating residence

Residential-style suite with separate living/dining space for true onboard apartment vibes.

✨ Cabin Highlights
📍 Deck: 3
🛏 Bed: King-size bed
🛋 Balcony: Generous private balcony along the side of the ship
🛁 Bath: Suite bathroom with bathtub and premium amenities
👀 View: Wide, uninterrupted sea view from bedroom and living area
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 2 adults (up to 3 guests with extra bed/sofa)
🔢 Number of cabins: 1
🌟 Why it’s special: Ideal for VIP couples or small families who want a true living room and dining table on the bay.

👑 Owner Suite w/ Terrace & Outdoor Jacuzzi — Deck 3 • 150 m² + 200 m² terrace • Balcony • 2 pax • Flagship villa

Flagship “floating villa” with huge terrace and outdoor jacuzzi, perfect for two.

✨ Cabin Highlights
📍 Deck: 3
🛏 Bed: Master bedroom with king-size bed
🛋 Balcony: 200 m² private terrace with sunbeds, dining set and lounge area
🛁 Bath: Indoor bathroom plus outdoor jacuzzi
👀 View: Signature 180°+ panoramic views in multiple directions
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: Up to 2 guests
🔢 Number of cabins: 1 (same suite used for all occupancy options)
🌟 Why it’s special: Ultimate couple’s hideaway – your own private “villa deck” for sunset parties, private dining and stargazing.

👑 Owner Suite w/ Terrace & Outdoor Jacuzzi — Deck 3 • 150 m² + 200 m² terrace • Balcony • 3 pax • Flagship villa

Same exceptional Owner Suite layout, configured for three guests.

✨ Cabin Highlights
📍 Deck: 3
🛏 Bed: King-size master bed + extra bed/sofa setup
🛋 Balcony: 200 m² private terrace with lounge & dining zone
🛁 Bath: Indoor bathroom and outdoor jacuzzi corner
👀 View: Panoramic views from both indoor and outdoor spaces
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: Up to 3 guests
🔢 Number of cabins: 1 (same suite, 3-pax configuration)
🌟 Why it’s special: A dream choice for parents with one older child or three close friends wanting to share one extravagant suite.

👑 Owner Suite w/ Terrace & Outdoor Jacuzzi — Deck 3 • 150 m² + 200 m² terrace • Balcony • 4 pax • Flagship villa

Full-capacity villa configuration for four guests, ideal for families or two couples.

✨ Cabin Highlights
📍 Deck: 3
🛏 Bed: Flexible layout for up to four guests (king + twins/extra beds)
🛋 Balcony: 200 m² wrap-style terrace with multiple seating areas
🛁 Bath: Indoor bathroom, outdoor jacuzzi and upgraded amenities
👀 View: Iconic front-row views with ample space for everyone to enjoy them
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: Up to 4 guests
🔢 Number of cabins: 1 (same suite, 4-pax configuration)
🌟 Why it’s special: Feels like a private family villa at sea – perfect for multi-generation trips or two couples travelling together in style.

Keep Your Favorite Suite, Add One More Smile

Sometimes the most beautiful Halong memories happen when everyone stays together in one spacious cabin – parents, teen, or that extra best friend.

With Grand Pioneers’ extra bed service, you can extend selected suites (Ocean Triple, Executive, Essence, Pearl, Signature, Owner & President) into a comfy space for a third guest without sacrificing style or sleep quality.

What guests love 💖

• ✅ Thick, hotel-quality mattress & full linen set
• ✅ Thoughtful layout so walking space is still comfortable
• ✅ Perfect for Family Bonding Travelers and small friend groups
• ✅ More affordable than booking a second cabin, but just as cozy

Emotional benefit:
Wake up laughing together, share the same balcony at sunrise, and tell stories late into the night — all in one beautiful floating “home” instead of two separate rooms.