Serinity Cruise : Unique Halong bay - Lan Ha bay exploration

Lan Ha Serinity Cruise Overview & her detailed features.

Lan Ha Serenity Cruises are designed in a perfect combination of modernity & tradition in style, commit to bring you not only a high-ending journey in comfort & luxury, but also an impressive exploration deep into the natural wonders of Halong bay & Lan Ha bay with such interesting activities as swimming, kayaking, biking....etc...

Two-day one-night cruise tour to less touristy area of Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay is an ideal trip for those who seek for truly experience.

Serinity Cruise Fleet :

• Number of vessels: 02 (launched in Jan and Oct, 2019)
• Outfit: Wooden junk
• Serenity 1 - 22 cabins & Serenity 2 - 26 cabins

Facilities on the cruises :

• 03 decks per vessel
• Reception
• Dining room (bar & restaurant)
• Rooftop bar
• Private balconies
• Lounge
• 02 sundecks (3rd level and rooftop)
• Rooftop spa
• Tender boat
• Kayaks & bicycles

Cycling in Viet Hai fishing village

The cruise's services during the journey.

We offer a wide range of activities and services for you to make the best of your journey. Not only will you see the best that nature has to offer in this area but you can relax in luxury and style, giving yourself the treat you deserve.

• Incursions: caves, village, floating house
• Activities: kayaking, biking, snorkeling, jumping from boat, swimming, fishing, Tai-chi, dancing, karaoke, cooking class (local seafood dishes )
• Wellness treatment: Spa, beauty treatment
• Dining: local and international food, set menu

Kayaking fun in Ba Ham lake

Can the cruises host the special events?

Serenity Cruises offer great spaces such as indoor lounges, bars, outside upper decks suitable for bespoke special events. Ceremonies, meetings, MICE, team building, special anniversaries and so on. It would be our pleasure to host and manage your special occasion

• Conferences / meetings
• Corporate parties
• Theme cruises / parties
• Wedding ceremonies & anniversaries / honeymoons / birthdays
• Company retreats
• Team-building events

Different types of the cruises' cabins for your choice.

Serenity Cruises offer a wide selection of private cabins. Choose the one that best suits your style and budget. All cabins are lined with 100% South East Asian Fokienia wood, famous for its long-lasting natural scent. Each has a private balcony, en-suite bathroom and comes fully equipped with luxury amenities. (Additional futon mattress available on request)

Five cabin types: Terrace Moon Suite, Balcony Moon Suite, Family Suite, Superior Suite and Junior Suite.

Connecting room is available upon request in advance.

• Main deck: 14 Junior Suites
• Upper deck: 2 Balcony Moon Suites & 3 Senior Suites
• Terrace deck: Terrace Moon Suite & 2 Family Suites

Terrace Moon Suites :

Our Terrace Moon Suite offers elegant accommodation for couples to share their travel experiences. Complimentary bottle of wine, daily fresh flowers and fruit, together with an exclusive spa service (foot massage) create a romantic atmosphere. The suite comes with its own private 10m2 terrace with lounge furniture.

• Level 3rd deck, bow facing
• Bed 1 Full moon shaped bed
• Max Occupancy 2 People + 1 child
• Cabin Size : 45m2
• Room Service : Yes
• Safety Deposit Box: Yes

Balcony Moon Suites :

Our spacious Balcony Moon Suite is perfect for couples to enjoy a romantic trip. Complimentary bottle of wine, daily fresh flowers and fruit, together with an exclusive spa service (foot massage) make for a romantic atmosphere. The Balcony Moon Suite benefits from an L-shaped balcony creating additional outside space.

• Level 2nd deck, stern facing
• Bed 1 Full moon shaped bed
• Max Occupancy 2 People + 1 child
• Cabin Size : 40 m2
• Room Service : Yes
• Safety Deposit Box : Yes

Family Suites:

The spacious third deck Family Suites are specially designed for a family getaway or a trip with a group of friends.

• Level 3rd deck
• Bed 3 single beds or 1 double + 1 single bed
• Max Occupancy 3 people
• Cabin Size 30 m2
• Room Service :Yes
• Safety Deposit Box: Yes

Senior Suites :

Senior Suites are located on the second deck in the heart of everything. These cabins offer exceptional comfort and the height of modern luxury.

• Level 2nd deck
• Bed 1 double or 2 single beds
• Max occupancy : 2 People
• Cabin Size : 25 m2
• Room Service : Yes
• Safety Deposit Box :Yes

Junior Suites :

Junior Suites can also be booked as connecting cabins (subject to availability) making them ideal for families and groups of friends

Connecting room is available upon request in advance.

• Level 1st deck
• Bed 1 double or 2 single beds
• Max occupancy : 2 People
• Cabin Size : 25 m2
• Safety Deposit Box : Yes

The Resturant & Spa on the cruise:

Le Gourmet Restaurant & Bar on the second deck showcases some of the finest Vietnamese cuisine and the philosophy of “lòng hiếu khách” – the spirit of selfless hospitality. La Spa is located on the 3rd deck and has a wide menu of traditional Vietnamese massage therapies.

The special travel experiences you can expect to get when cruising on Lan Ha Serinity Cruises:

• Longest travel route (compared with other cruises) for your best admiration of manificient beauty of Ha Long bay & Lan Ha bay.
• Treat yourselves a high-ending holiday of relaxed & luxury travel services on Serinity Cruise : luxury rooms with balconies & professional services.
• Have a great fun of taking part into various activities : kayaking to explore the hidden caves, swimming on desserted beaches, cylcing across the core area of Cat Ba national park to Viet Hai fishing village.
• A great exposal to untouched landscapes of limestone pillars, sandy beaches, floating villages in Lan Ha bay.
• Comfortable bus journey on Hanoi- Halong - Hanoi on the highway ( only 2.5 hours instead of 5 hour drive as normal halong bay tour).

Serinity Cruises' Great Reviews on Tripadvisor.

Many of our customers have been satisfied with Serinity Cruise's services and rated their excellent reviews on tripadvisor. You can have their experiences put into your consideration and plan your coming holiday to Halong - Lan Ha bay with us on Serinity Cruises.

The day-by-day travel itinerary of Halong bay - Lan Ha bay exploration on Lan Ha Serinity Cruise.

Day 1. Travel Hanoi - Tuan Chau harbour, admire Halong bay - Lan Ha bay & overnight on 5***** Lan Ha Serinity Cruise (L,D)

• 8:20 – 8:45 | Pick-up time.

For those who book our transfer service will be collected from hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter. Instead of spending 4 hours on the traditional road to Ha Long city, we will shortly arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf by express way after 2,5 hours driving.

• 11:30 – 12:00 | Arrive in Tuan Chau Wharf – transfer by small boat to Serenity Cruises.

She anchors far from crowded and touristy areas in the calm water surrounded by beautiful islets.

• 12:15 – 12:30 | Embark on Serenity Cruises.

Warmly welcome to Serenity Cruises! While enjoying welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that you will check in your cabin.

• 13:00 | Enjoy fabulous lunch.

Fabulous lunch is served while Serenity Cruises starts her sails into magnificent Lan Ha Bay – an extension of Ha Long Wonder which is much quieter and less touristy. She will pass famous Finger Islet, Frog Islet and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.

• 15:00 | Explore Lan Ha – Ha Long bay, hit the green emerald water for kayaking or swimming (if the weather permits)

Option 1: Serenity Cruises reaches Dau Be Island, one of the most beautiful islands located in the South East of Halong bay. It is time to discover Halong bay yourselves with your travel buddy on sharing kayak. Go explore the beauty of nature in hidden lagoon with lots of stalactites hanging down from the cave ceiling. This activity might depend on the tide level of the bay. In case the tide level is too high or too low, we will do kayaking in Dark Cave, Bright Cave area. There is a stop for those who wish to swim and go snorkeling in the lush green water.

Option 2: In the days of too high tide (usually seasonal), Serenity Cruises will take you to visit the giant fish and the floating village. We will do kayaking in the water body that embraces one of the most beautiful floating villages of the bay. While kayaking, you will have opportunities to learn more about another typical value of the region: the daily life of local fishermen. You will also have a brief look at the geology of the karst mountains that beautify the surroundings.

Our cruise manager/tour guide will inform you which option we will follow based on their experience and weather conditions.

• 17:00 | Cooking demonstration

Back to Serenity Cruises and relax on cruise. Enjoy our Happy Hour Deal in all bars on cruise. On board, you may join a traditional cooking class presented by our crew. Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for overnight.

• 19:00 | Savor deluxe Dinner Set Menu

After the incredible dinner, take your leisure time to chat at the bar, watching movies in the restaurant, enjoy Spa treatment.You will stay overnight on cruise.

Day by day travel route map of Serinity Cruise

Day 2. Cycling to visit Viet Hai fishing village in Cat Ba island & admire the magnificient Lan Ha bay - back to Hanoi city (B,L)

• 6:00 | Sunrise Tai-chi/Yoga session sundeck

Be an early bird for photo hunt and join our Tai-chi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind.

• 6:30 | Have light breakfast

Serenity Cruises continues her sail to Cat Ba Island, passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and a light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.

• 7:15 | Visit Viet Hai village

Our crew will take you to Viet Hai, a small village located in the midst of jungles, covered by high mountains range of Cat Ba National Park. Spending around 30 minutes for biking along, you will feel the peaceful atmosphere, charming scenery of a typical village in the North of Vietnam.

• 9:15 | Return to Serenity Cruises

You will have some time for fresh relax on the cruise then spend a few minutes to settle your bill and check out from 9.15-10.00 am.

• 10:00 | Taste delightful lunch

During the time well prepared lunch is served, Serenity Cruises slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of karst mountains towards the Harbour.

• 12:15 – 12:45 | Disembark Serenity Cruises and farewell the crew
• 13:00 – 13:15 | Travel back to Hanoi by bus

Bus transfer service from Halong to Hanoi is available for booking in advance.

• 15:30 | Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, end of unforgettable trip

Important Notes:

• Cruise itinerary might be changed due to weather and other conditions without prior notice
• Swimming or kayaking activity may be not possible due to bad weather. Unused services are not subjected to a refund.
• Meals onboard are served with seafood, Vietnamese and international style. Any special request for food preference, allergies or dietary requirements should be informed at least 2 days before the departure date.
• Advanced registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expired date is required for all passengers.
• Wifi is available in the restaurant/bar area only, internet connectivity is limited due to geography of Ha Long Bay.

Inclusions of this journey:

• Round - bus transfers Hanoi – Tuan Chau Harbour - Hanoi.
• Fully furnished cabin with private Ocean View Balcony.
• English speaking guide onboard.
• All meals onboard mentioned (02 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast).
• Complimentary 2 bottled water in each Cabin.
• Entrance and sightseeing fees of mentioned visiting places in the travel itinerary.
• Cooking class, Taichi.
• Kayak (2 people share a kayak).

Exclusions of this trip :

• Limousine/private transfer Hanoi -Ha Long- Hanoi (upon request).
• Spa, Massage, Beverages, Personal expenses.
• Surcharge on Christmas, New Year and Lunar New year.
• Tips for guide/driver/crew.
• All other services and items not mentioned specifically above.