Morning
After an optional transfer from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (8:00am-8:30am), guests arrive at Heritage Line’s lounge at Tuan Chau Marina. A speedboat transfer takes you to your luxurious Heritage Line Ylang Cruise, your floating home for the coming days.

Noon
Enjoy a refined lunch in the elegant, light-flooded dining room while sailing deeper into Lan Ha Bay, surrounded by limestone karsts and emerald waters.

Disembark near Cat Ba Island to visit Viet Hai Village, nestled in a lush valley accessible only by sea. Cycle through jungle-clad mountains and farmland, learning about the self-sufficient life of the villagers who cultivate crops and fish in the bay.

Evening
Return to the ship and sail to the overnight anchorage in Lan Ha Bay. Join a Vietnamese tea tasting, enjoy spa treatments or sauna time, then savor a gourmet dinner. Later, take part in a guided Singing Bowl Meditation in the wellness studio or relax under the stars on the terrace deck or your private balcony. Overnight onboard in Lan Ha Bay.

Morning
Begin the day with Tai Chi on the terrace deck. During breakfast, the cruise sails toward Cat Ba Island’s northern pier. A short scenic bus ride brings you into Cat Ba National Park for a leisurely guided hike. Discover its rich biosphere with more than 1,500 plant species, 78 bird species, and wildlife such as macaques, deer, and civets.

Noon
Return to Heritage Line Ylang Cruise for lunch while enjoying relaxed sailing through Lan Ha Bay. Anchor at a secluded spot in Lan Ha Bay. The afternoon is at your own pace with options: relaxing on a natural beach, swimming in emerald waters, or indulging in spa, sauna, or steam bath onboard.

Evening
As the sun sets, the ship moors overnight. Enjoy a multi-course dinner and, if you wish, join another session of Singing Bowl Meditation or simply unwind on your private balcony. Overnight onboard in Lan Ha Bay.

Morning
Wake early for a Tai Chi session on the terrace deck, followed by tea, Vietnamese coffee, and pastries. The ship sails to Frog Pond Area, a tranquil lagoon ideal for kayaking. Paddle through jade-green waters, vertical limestone cliffs, and tree-topped islets. Return to Heritage Line Ylang Cruise for a hearty brunch as Ylang sails back toward Tuan Chau Marina. Disembark via speedboat transfer. Then, optional transfer back to Hanoi, arriving at hotels in the Old Quarter around 2:30pm-2:45pm..

Note: Itinerary may be adjusted based on weather, tides, or port regulations. Wi-Fi is available in public areas but may be limited due to the bay’s geography.

Short on time?

Discover the Ginger Cruise 2D1N Lan Ha Bay, also by Heritage Line

OR

Want a different bay?

Try our Violet Cruise 3D2N Bai Tu Long Bay

for a boutique Heritage Line experience