LAN HA BAY – CAT BA CRUISE

Lan Ha Bay is located to the east of Cat Ba Island, to the south of Ha Long Bay, within the waters of Hai Phong City. Covering an area of about 7,000 hectares, and possessing similar landscape features as Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay attracts tourists with its tranquility and pristine scenery.

 
Lan Ha Bay - Cat Ba Information
 
 

Connected with the limestone island system of Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay has around 400 large and small islands scattered across the bay. The nature here remains largely untouched, with rocky islands dividing the sea into lagoons and small bays. Many lagoons and caves have not even been explored yet. As part of the Cat Ba nature reserve, all the islands in Lan Ha are covered with lush green vegetation. Visitors will have the opportunity to truly immerse themselves in the nature, plants, water, clouds, and sky of Lan Ha when choosing an overnight cruise here.

LAN HA BAY CRUISE MAP

 

 

HOW TO GET TO LAN HA BAY CRUISES, CAT BA

 

Most Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba cruises depart from Got Ferry Terminal, located in Cat Hai town, Hai Phong City. However, with some newly introduced itineraries, guests may depart from Tuan Chau Harbor, Ha Long City. Depending on each cruise’s schedule, the Cat Ba tour programs exploring Lan Ha Bay will arrange suitable transportation methods for travelers.
 
Most Lan Ha Bay cruise tours will pick up guests from Hanoi Old Quarter (between 7:00 – 7:30 AM for day cruises and between 9:00 – 9:30 AM for overnight cruises) and follow the Hanoi – Hai Phong Expressway for about 2 hours to reach Got Ferry Terminal, Hai Phong City; or take the Hanoi – Hai Phong – Ha Long Expressway for about 2.5 hours to reach Tuan Chau Harbor, Ha Long City.
 
* Note: If you are staying outside Hanoi Old Quarter, you will need to arrange your own transportation to the designated pick-up point in the Old Quarter at the appointed time.
 
If you prefer to use private transportation from Hanoi, here are some options to get to Lan Ha Bay cruise tours:
 
If the cruise departs from Got Ferry Terminal: The fastest and most popular way is to take the Hanoi – Hai Phong Expressway, then continue via Tan Vu – Lach Huyen Bridge to reach Got Ferry Terminal. The trip is quite quick, taking only about 2 to 2 hours 15 minutes.
 
If the cruise departs from Tuan Chau Harbor, Ha Long City: the route is similar to a Ha Long Bay cruise tour.
 

POPULAR ITINERARIES FOR LAN HA BAY – CAT BA CRUISES

 

Lan Ha Bay 2 Days 1 Night Cruise Tour

Day 1:

  • The shuttle bus picks up guests from Hanoi Old Quarter to Tuan Chau Harbor, Ha Long City, or Got Ferry Terminal, Hai Phong City. Guests will rest at the cruise lounge and complete the check-in procedure. Luggage will be arranged and tagged by the staff for transfer to the cruise.
  • If the itinerary departs from Got Ferry Terminal, guests will board a transfer boat arranged by the cruise to reach the main vessel. If the itinerary departs from Tuan Chau – Ha Long, guests will take a speedboat organized by the cruise to board the main vessel anchored at Gia Luan (Hai Phong).
  • The staff will warmly welcome guests at the cruise restaurant. After receiving the cabin keys, guests will enjoy the first lunch on board.
  • After lunch, guests may relax in their cabins or sunbathe on the sundeck.
  • The main afternoon activity usually begins around 3:00 – 3:30 PM, depending on the cruise’s program. Guests may participate in activities such as kayaking in secluded lagoons of Lan Ha Bay or visiting Trung Trang Cave on Ngoc Island – Cat Ba.
  • After the activity, guests return to the main vessel, relax, and join a cooking class where they are introduced and guided to prepare a traditional Vietnamese dish.
  • Dinner will be served onboard. Unlike Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay at night turns into a peaceful world, making it ideal for relaxation and blending with nature.
  • After dinner, guests can choose evening entertainment such as enjoying drinks at the bar, squid fishing, or simply relaxing on the sundeck. End of Day 1.

Day 2:

  • Guests greet the new day with sunrise over Lan Ha Bay and a Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
  • A light breakfast is served at the restaurant. After breakfast, depending on the cruise’s program, guests may visit Dark & Bright Cave or kayak in the pristine lagoons of Lan Ha Bay. After returning to the main vessel, guests will have time to relax and prepare for cabin check-out.
  • Before returning to shore, guests enjoy a light lunch onboard and settle any additional services used, such as drinks or spa treatments.
  • Guests return to the lounge at Got Ferry Terminal or Tuan Chau Harbor, collect luggage, and finish the 2 Days 1 Night Lan Ha Bay cruise program.

Lan Ha Bay 3 Days 2 Nights Cruise Tour

Day 1:

  • The shuttle bus picks up guests from Hanoi Old Quarter to Got Ferry Terminal, Hai Phong City or Tuan Chau Harbor, Ha Long City. Guests will rest at the cruise lounge and complete the check-in procedure. Luggage will be arranged and tagged by the staff for transfer to the cruise.
  • If the itinerary departs from Got Ferry Terminal, guests will board a transfer boat arranged by the cruise to reach the main vessel. If the itinerary departs from Tuan Chau – Ha Long, guests will take a speedboat organized by the cruise to board the main vessel anchored at Gia Luan (Hai Phong).
  • The staff will warmly welcome guests at the cruise restaurant.
  • After receiving the cabin keys, guests will enjoy the first lunch onboard.
  • After lunch, guests may relax in their cabins or sunbathe on the sundeck. The main afternoon activity usually begins around 3:00 – 3:30 PM, depending on the cruise’s program. Guests may participate in activities such as kayaking in secluded lagoons of Lan Ha Bay or visiting Trung Trang Cave on Ngoc Island – Cat Ba.
  • After the activity, guests return to the main vessel, relax, and join a cooking class where they are introduced and guided to prepare a traditional Vietnamese dish.
  • Dinner will be served onboard. Unlike Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay at night turns into a peaceful world, making it ideal for relaxation and blending with nature.
  • After dinner, guests can choose evening entertainment such as enjoying drinks at the bar, squid fishing, or simply relaxing on the sundeck. End of Day 1.

Day 2:

  • Guests greet the new day with sunrise over Lan Ha Bay and a Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
  • Guests enjoy a light breakfast at the main vessel’s restaurant. Afterwards, they board a transfer boat to the day cruise organized by each operator. Through this full-day trip, guests will explore deeper into the heart of Lan Ha Bay and discover new experiences here.
  • Regarding the day boat activities, both morning and afternoon programs are designed accordingly: in the morning, guests visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island with cycling activities, visiting old houses, and learning about local life; in the afternoon, guests can enjoy swimming or kayaking.
  • Guests will have lunch on the day boat and rest before joining afternoon activities.
  • After a full day of exploration, the transfer boat takes guests back to the main vessel to relax, unwind, and have dinner at the restaurant. End of Day 2 with interesting activities.

Day 3:

  • Guests greet the new day with sunrise over Lan Ha Bay and a Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
  • Guests enjoy a light breakfast at the restaurant. After breakfast, depending on the cruise’s program, guests may visit Dark & Bright Cave or kayak in the pristine lagoons of Lan Ha Bay.
  • After returning to the main vessel, guests will have time to relax and prepare for cabin check-out.
  • Before returning to shore, guests enjoy a light lunch onboard and settle any additional services used, such as drinks or spa treatments.
  • Guests return to the lounge at Got Ferry Terminal or Tuan Chau Harbor, collect luggage, and finish the 3 Days 2 Nights Lan Ha Bay cruise program.

Lan Ha Bay 1 Day Cruise Tour

  • The shuttle bus picks up guests from Hanoi to Got Ferry Terminal, Hai Phong City or Tuan Chau Harbor, Ha Long City. Guests will rest at the cruise lounge, check-in, and board the vessel.
  • The cruise departs, and guests relax while enjoying lunch onboard.
  • Main activities on the day cruise: guests will visit Dark & Bright Cave by bamboo boat, then join kayaking and swimming activities at secluded lagoons of Lan Ha Bay. Some day cruises also include visits to floating fishing villages. The final activity of the day is a traditional cooking class and afternoon tea party (depending on each cruise program).
  • After the main activities, guests will have time to relax before returning to shore.
  • The cruise returns to the harbor around 5:30 PM, and guests transfer back to Hanoi. The shuttle bus is expected to arrive in Hanoi between 7:30 – 8:00 PM the same day.

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