Rita Cruise Halong Bay 2 Days 1 Night (2D1N)

You leave the bustle of Hanoi behind and glide toward the jade waters where towering limestone peaks rise slowly into view.

✨ What You’ll Experience
You begin with a seamless limousine journey from Hanoi to Halong Bay, watching rice fields and rivers unfold outside your window. Stepping aboard Rita Cruise, you are welcomed with a cool drink, a warm smile, and your first sweeping panorama of the bay’s legendary limestone pillars. As you enjoy a leisurely Vietnamese seafood lunch, the ship sails past quiet islets and into the calmer waters of Lan Ha Bay, where the crowds thin out and the scenery feels more intimate. In the afternoon, you kayak or drift on a bamboo boat through Dark & Bright Cave, tracing emerald channels into hidden lagoons. Golden hour brings sunset tea on deck, a fun cooking class, and an elegant dinner before the night softens into squid fishing, music, and starlit views over the water.

🕒 Your Day at a Glance
🚐 08:20–08:50 – Settle into your limousine in Hanoi Old Quarter, leaving the city’s early bustle behind as you sink into a smooth highway ride toward Halong Bay.
🛣️ 09:00 – Cruise along the expressway, watching villages, rivers, and rice paddies roll past like a moving painting on your way to the coast.
☕ 10:30 – Pause in Hai Duong for a short break, stretch your legs, sip a quick coffee, and feel the anticipation of the bay growing with every kilometre.
🛳️ 11:30–12:00 – Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, breathe in the sea air, and transfer by speedboat across the shimmering water toward the waiting Rita Cruise.
🥂 12:00–12:30 – Step aboard Rita Cruise to a welcome drink, meet the captain and crew, listen to a short safety briefing, then check into your cabin as karsts appear at your window.
🍤 13:00–13:30 – Savor a Vietnamese seafood buffet or set-menu lunch while the ship glides past Con Vit Islet, Thumb Islet, and toward Gia Luan Harbor in the Cat Ba area.
🛶 15:00 – Join your chosen adventure at Dark & Bright Cave: paddle a kayak through quiet emerald channels, or relax on a local bamboo boat as you slip into hidden lagoons framed by towering cliffs.
🏖️ 16:00–16:50 – Drift toward Tra Bau Beach, where calm waters and karst silhouettes invite you to unwind, photograph the scenery, or simply watch the changing colours of Lan Ha Bay.
🌇 17:30–18:30 – Enjoy an Afternoon Tea Party on deck with snacks and fruit, sip your favourite drink, and take advantage of “Buy 2 Get 1 Free” Happy Hour at the Mimosa Cafe Lounge and Sky Bar as the sun sinks low.
🥢 18:30–19:10 – Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking class, learning to prepare Vietnamese specialties like fresh spring rolls under the gentle guidance of Rita Cruise’s chef.
🍽️ 19:10–19:30 & Evening – Relish dinner in the 4th-floor restaurant, then choose your own rhythm: try squid fishing from the 1st deck, enjoy a quiet drink, or sing your heart out in the karaoke room on the 5th floor before retreating to your cabin to sleep on the bay.

✅ Inclusions: Lunch, dinner; limousine transfer Hanoi – Halong (if booked), speedboat to Rita Cruise, welcome drink, entrance & sightseeing fees, kayaking or bamboo boat, luxury en-suite cabin, afternoon tea, cooking class, on-board insurance, Wi-Fi & TV, squid fishing equipment, English-speaking guide.

🏨 Overnight: Rita Cruise – Lan Ha Bay (private en-suite cabin on board).

Dawn light brushes the peaks of Lan Ha Bay as you stretch on the sundeck, breathing in crisp sea air before the world fully wakes.

✨ What You’ll Experience
Your morning begins in silence on the sundeck, moving gently through a Tai Chi sequence as the first light touches the limestone towers around Rita Cruise. Over breakfast, the ship glides past the cinematic Frog Pond area, a backdrop so striking it was chosen for the Hollywood film “King Kong.” You enjoy a last unhurried panorama of Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay from your cabin and the open decks before completing check-out. A final buffet lunch on board carries you smoothly back toward Tuan Chau Pier, where your limousine awaits. The return journey to Hanoi is calm and comfortable, with one last countryside stop before the city lights signal the end of your overnight bay escape.

🕒 Your Day at a Glance
🧘 06:30–07:00 – Join a gentle Tai Chi session on the 5th-floor sundeck, feeling your body wake up in rhythm with the still waters and limestone peaks of Lan Ha Bay.
☕ 07:00–07:45 – Sip tea or coffee and enjoy breakfast in the restaurant as soft morning light reveals new angles of the bay’s karsts outside the windows.
🎬 08:00 – Cruise past the iconic Frog Pond area, where “King Kong” was filmed, and let your imagination play as you frame your final photos of this cinematic corner of Lan Ha Bay.
🧳 09:30 – Return to your cabin, pack at a relaxed pace, double-check your belongings, and complete check-out while the ship continues its graceful course toward port.
🍜 10:00 – Enjoy a farewell buffet lunch on board, combining your last flavours of Vietnamese cuisine with long final looks at the islands of Halong Bay sliding gently by.
⛴️ 11:00–11:20 – Disembark by tender at Tuan Chau Pier, exchange goodbyes with the crew, and take one last deep breath of sea air before stepping ashore.
🚐 12:00–12:30 – Board your limousine back to Hanoi, settling into your seat as the coastline recedes and the landscape shifts from islands to rivers and fields.
🥤 13:50–14:00 – Pause again in Hai Duong for a short refreshment stop, a chance to stretch and reflect on your favourite moments from Rita Cruise.
🏙️ 15:00–15:20 – Arrive back in Hanoi, where the familiar rhythm of the city returns – and your overnight journey through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay becomes a memory you can revisit anytime you need a little sea breeze in your day.

✅ Inclusions: Breakfast, lunch; Tai Chi session, passing Frog Pond area sightseeing, on-board services until check-out, tender boat to Tuan Chau Pier, limousine transfer Halong – Hanoi (if booked), English-speaking guide, on-board insurance.

🏨 Overnight: — (Trip ends upon arrival in Hanoi in the afternoon.)

Cozy, well-appointed entry cabin ideal for guests who spend most of their time on deck or in activities but still want a quiet, air-conditioned space to rest.

📌 Standard Cabin — key information
📍 Deck: 2
🛏 Bed: Double or Twin (per allocation)
🛋 Balcony: None – large window only
🛁 Bath: Compact bathroom with standing shower (no bathtub)
👀 View: Side-facing sea view from window
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 2 adults
🔢 Number of cabins: 2
✨ Why it’s special: Smart-price way to enjoy a 5★ boat with full access to all premium facilities (pool, mini-golf, sky bar).

Larger cabins with generous floor space and full-length glass doors opening onto your balcony; these are the “sweet spot” suites for most guests.
📌 Senior Suite Private Balcony — key information
📍 Deck: 2 & 3 (mixed)
🛏 Bed: 4 Double + 5 Twin (total 9 suites)
🛋 Balcony: Private balcony with chairs/table
🛁 Bath: Modern bathroom with shower; some with bathtub (per layout)
👀 View: Wide ocean panorama from mid & upper decks
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 2 adults
🔢 Number of cabins: 9
✨ Why it’s special: The main inventory of Rita—great location for stability, easy access to restaurant and sky bar, and just the right level of luxury.

These corner suites wrap around the front portion of the ship with nearly 180° glass, giving uninterrupted Lan Ha Bay vistas and a spacious balcony.
📌 Royal Suite Private Balcony — key information
📍 Deck: 3 (front section)
🛏 Bed: Moon Bed (large round-style bed)
🛋 Balcony: Extra-large private balcony with loungers
🛁 Bath: Upscale bathroom, bathtub + shower (per factsheet)
👀 View: Signature forward-facing panorama
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 2 adults (max 2 adults + 1 child on extra bed)
🔢 Number of cabins: 2
✨ Why it’s special: Romantic, dramatic views from bed—ideal for honeymoons and special celebrations.

The largest and most exclusive suites on Rita, with expansive indoor space and a private front terrace ideal for private dining and sunrise yoga.

📌 President Suite Private Terrace — key information
📍 Deck: 3 (bow)
🛏 Bed: Moon Bed
🛋 Balcony/Terrace: Oversized private terrace with loungers & seating
🛁 Bath: Luxury bathroom, bathtub + shower
👀 View: Unobstructed front-row views over the bay
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 2 adults (max 2 adults + 1 child on extra bed)
🔢 Number of cabins: 2
✨ Why it’s special: Flagship experience—private terrace, VIP service feel, and the best photo angles on the entire ship.

Two interlinked cabins sold as one family unit, giving parents and children their own bedroom and bathroom while staying comfortably connected.

📌 Family Connecting Suite 4 Pax — key information
📍 Deck: 2 & 3 (various connecting pairs)
🛏 Bed: 1 Double room + 1 Twin room (per contract for 4-pax type) Alisa Pre + Rita 2026
🛋 Balcony: Two private balconies (one per cabin)
🛁 Bath: 2 bathrooms with showers (some with bathtub)
👀 View: Dual sea views from both sides of the connection
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 4 adults or 2 adults + 2–3 children
🔢 Number of family sets: As per ship configuration (sold as “Family Connecting 4 Pax” category)
✨ Why it’s special: Everyone has space while staying together—ideal for families prioritizing comfort and privacy.

The most flexible family option, using a combination of double + triple cabins to comfortably host five in real beds.
📌 Family Connecting Suite 5 Pax — key information
📍 Deck: 2 & 3
🛏 Bed: 1 Double + 1 Triple or 2 Triple rooms (per contract)
🛋 Balcony: Two balconies (one each cabin)
🛁 Bath: 2 full bathrooms
👀 View: En-suite bay views from both cabins
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: Up to 5 adults (or family mix)
🔢 Number of family sets: Sold as “Family Connecting 5 Pax” category
✨ Why it’s special: Rare, genuine 5-berth configuration with comfort—no one is on a rollaway.

For selected cabins and suites, an extra bed can be prepared to welcome an additional guest. This is a real mattress setup, not just a small sofa, so everyone can sleep soundly after a full day of kayaking, swimming, and mini-golf on deck.

✨ Emotional angle:
Share the same beautiful bay-view cabin as a family or group of friends, laughing over the day’s adventures before drifting off together in comfort.