DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY (L/D)
07:45 – 08:30 – Pick-up from your hotel/location (if you have reserved our transfer service).
09:00 – Departure to Halong Bay, with a journey of approximately 2.5 hours.
10:30 – Arrive in Hai Duong province for a 10-20 minute break for restroom facilities and snacks.
11:30 – 12:00 – Arrival at the Rita Cruise waiting lounge at Tuan Chau Harbor.
12:00 – 12:30 – Transfer by tender to the Rita Cruise mother boat. Enjoy a welcome drink as you meet the captain and crew, followed by a brief introduction to the cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in to your cabin.
13:00 – 13:30 – Savor a Vietnamese seafood buffet or set menu lunch while cruising through the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations. The cruise continues through Con Vit Islet (Duck Islet), Thumb Islet, and Gia Luan Harbor in the Cat Ba area.
15:00 – Immerse yourself in the stunning views of the bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters toward Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi). You can participate in outdoor activities, choosing between kayaking or a bamboo boat ride for approximately 1 hour.
16:00 – The ship moves to Tra Bau Beach. Here, you are free to swim around the cruise for approximately 45 minutes.
17:30 – 18:30 – Enjoy an Afternoon Tea Party with freshly prepared snacks, fruit, and your choice of drinks while waiting for the sunset over Lan Ha Bay. Take advantage of the Happy Hour “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” drink program at the Mimosa Cafe Lounge and the Sky Bar on the 5th floor.
18:30 – 19:10 – Join a cooking class guided by the Chef or Cruise Manager of Rita Cruise. You will have the opportunity to practice making traditional Vietnamese dishes such as spring rolls or other famous Vietnamese cuisine.
19:10 – 19:30 – Dinner will be served in the restaurant.
After dinner, you are free to enjoy evening activities such as squid fishing on the 1st floor, listening to music, enjoying drinks, or singing karaoke with other guests in the restaurant or in our private karaoke room on the 5th floor (additional fee applies). Please contact our Cruise Manager to register for these activities.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY- TAI CHI LESSON – FROG POND AREA – HANOI (B/ L)
06:30 – 07:00 – Optional Tai Chi exercise on the 5th floor sundeck to welcome the new day.
07:00 – 07:45 – Enjoy the morning view of the bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee, followed by breakfast at our restaurant.
08:00 – The ship will move to visit Frog Pond, the filming location of the Hollywood blockbuster movie “King Kong.” Guests can enjoy sea swimming or kayaking for approximately 45 minutes.
09:30 – Return to your cabin to relax and ensure all luggage is packed before leaving. Check out of your private cabin and complete the check-out procedure.
10:00 – Savor a buffet brunch on the cruise while heading back towards the port.
11:00 – 11:20 – Return to the Rita Cruise waiting lounge at Tuan Chau Harbor by tender boat. Farewell.
11:30 – 12:00 – Our transfer service will pick you up and take you back to your hotel/location (if you reserved our transfer).
If you arrange your own transportation after disembarking, please inform your driver of being ready at Lounge #16 Tuan Chau Harbor at 11:20 AM