




Phoenix Cruise
The Halong Phoenix Cruise offers a newly renovated ship with up-encompassing quality. For a fair price, the junk boat provides visitors with first-rate services while viewing Halong Bay. This budget cruise maintains the classic Vietnamese Junk style while being furnished to Western standards, creating the perfect balance between modern amenities and a nostalgic vibe.
- Cooking class
Cabins & Suites

Deluxe Cabin
Deluxe Cabin
- Free cancellation
- All board - meals included
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Triple Cabin
Triple Cabin
- Free cancellation
- All board - meals included
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Booking Policy
- Professional English speaking guide
- All entrance fees
- Bamboo boat trip
- Spring rolls making demonstration on boat
- Drinking water in cabin (2 bottles)
- Meals as indicated
- Transfer Hanoi- Halong- Hanoi by shuttle bus - book in next step).
- Airfares
- Visa Arrangements
- Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Children under 4 years old will be free of charge (maximum of one)
- Children between 4 and 9 years old:
- Sharing bed with adult will be charged 50% adult price
- Sharing cabin with adult will be charged 70% adult price
- Children over 9 years old pay adult price
- Two children under 9 years old sharing a cabin will be charged 75% full cabin rate
- More than 15 days prior to check-in: FREE of charge
- From 15 to 3 days prior to check-in: 50% of total rates
- Less than 72 hours prior to check-in: 100% of total rates
- No-Show: 100% of total rates
If the cancellation be announced by the Management Board of Halong Bay, depend on the timing of the cancellation, following policies will be applied:
- Before departure from Hanoi to Halong Bay (none of the services has been used): 100% refund.
- During the trip (some services have been used: transfer, lunch, day trip, hotel in Halong, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
- The trip be cut down from 2 nights to 1 night, tourists will be charged a 2 days/1 night trip, plus other used services, the rest will be refunded.
- The final cost will be confirmed by your consultant via email. In all cases, please contact us directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you with all of our best!
Cruise Itinerary
8:00 - 8:30 | Pickup time
Pick-up time from the hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. After that, we take a 2.5-hour highway drive to get to Halong Bay, you can relax or take a short nap until we get there.
NOTE: The transfer is not included in the cruise price.
11:30 - 12:30 | Embark
Reach Tuan Chau Marina. From there, a tender boat will transport you to the Halong Phoenix Cruiser. You can check into your cabin after enjoying a cool welcome drink.
Lunchtime - Set Sail for Ha Long Bay
You will be able to see the amazing and unusual beauty of Halong Bay as the cruise travels more into the bay. You will be in awe of the massive limestone islets in the landscape.
When lunchtime rolls around, be set for a treat! You'll be served delectable, freshly caught seafood that will entice your palate. Enjoy each bite and take your time to appreciate the flavors.
Explore Luon Cave
You will be assisted to get into the sit-on-top kayaks after going over some fundamental safety precautions and paddling methods with you.
Now, you can enjoy leisurely sailing in the serene green lake that is like a mirror while taking in the striking stalagmite structure.
Discover Titop Island
Following that, visitors will go to Titop Island to relax by swimming and tanning. Let's trek to the island's peak if you enjoy being active so we can obtain a broad overview of Halong Bay.
Note: If you prefer a more relaxed experience, you have the option to stay on the sundeck and unwind.
Back On Board - Cooking Class & Happy Hour
We head back to the cruise and unwind as the sun sets over the bay. You could take advantage of the bar and immerse in the beauty of Ha Long Bay.
Enjoy A Delicious Dinner - Free time
Visit the onboard restaurant in the evening for a romantic, intimate dinner featuring delectable regional cuisine prepared and served by our talented chef.
Relax and sip the exotic drinks at the sky bar (with a surcharge) or simply relax on the top deck under the illuminated sky. Try your luck with squid fishing.
Have Breakfast
Take in the breathtaking scenery of the sun just rising over the horizon. While enjoying a light breakfast, you can take in the stunning scenery of Halong Bay in the morning.
Visit Surprising Cave
Afterward, you will explore Sung Sot Cave (Surprising in English), one of Halong Bay's most spectacular caves. As you enter, the two enormous chambers will allow you to see the amazing stalactites and stalagmites.
Return On Board - Checkout - Lunchtime
Come back to Phoenix Cruise to unwind, pack your bags, and finish the checkout procedure.
Watch a culinary demonstration later on to learn how to prepare real Vietnamese spring rolls.
As the boat sails approaching the harbor, lunch will be served on board.
11:00 - 11:30 | Reach Tuan Chau Pier - Disembark
Leave the Phoenix Cruise and return to Tuan Chau Marina by tender boat. From there, you will be taken back to Hanoi. Enjoy your final glimpse of the picturesque Ha Long Bay.
14:30 - 15:00 | Back To Hanoi
If you book the transfer service, get in your pick-up car and return to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quater. End of the service!
8:00 - 8:30 | Pickup time
Pick-up time from the hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. After that, we take a 2.5-hour highway drive to get to Halong Bay, you can relax or take a short nap until we get there.
NOTE: The transfer is not included in the cruise price.
11:30 - 12:30 | Embark
Reach Tuan Chau Marina. From there, a tender boat will transport you to the Halong Phoenix Cruiser. You can check into your cabin after enjoying a cool welcome drink.
Lunchtime - Set Sail for Ha Long Bay
You will be able to see the amazing and unusual beauty of Halong Bay as the cruise travels more into the bay. You will be in awe of the massive limestone islets in the landscape.
When lunchtime rolls around, be set for a treat! You'll be served delectable, freshly caught seafood that will entice your palate. Enjoy each bite and take your time to appreciate the flavors.
Explore Luon Cave
You will be assisted to get into the sit-on-top kayaks after going over some fundamental safety precautions and paddling methods with you.
Now, you can enjoy leisurely sailing in the serene green lake that is like a mirror while taking in the striking stalagmite structure.
Discover Titop Island
Following that, visitors will go to Titop Island to relax by swimming and tanning. Let's trek to the island's peak if you enjoy being active so we can obtain a broad overview of Halong Bay.
Note: If you prefer a more relaxed experience, you have the option to stay on the sundeck and unwind.
Back On Board - Cooking Class & Happy Hour
We head back to the cruise and unwind as the sun sets over the bay. You could take advantage of the bar and immerse in the beauty of Ha Long Bay.
Enjoy A Delicious Dinner - Free time
Visit the onboard restaurant in the evening for a romantic, intimate dinner featuring delectable regional cuisine prepared and served by our talented chef.
Relax and sip the exotic drinks at the sky bar (with a surcharge) or simply relax on the top deck under the illuminated sky. Try your luck with squid fishing.
Have Breakfast
Get up early to witness Halong Bay's breathtaking sunrise. This is the ideal opportunity to take unique photos. After reviving yourself with coffee or tea, savor breakfast in the fresh bay air.
Travel To Bright Cave
Take a day boat out from the Phoenix Cruiser and head towards the southern region of Halong Bay. Notable islands along this route include Frog, Chop Stick Island, and Ba Trai Dao.
The boat docks at the picturesque Bright Cave, where you can explore the pristine area by kayak. Sail on over to have a pleasant time while taking in the crisp air, the harmonized view of the sea, sky, and mountains, and the fresh air.
Optional: You can explore Dark Cave, another well-known cave, depending on operations and weather.
Have Lunch On Day Boat
Return aboard the day boat to unwind and have a delicious meal of seafood specialties.
Swimming In Ba Trai Dao Area
Spend your leisure time swimming on the breathtaking Ba Trai Dao Area beach. You will have a peaceful experience here because it is an airtight spot. Let's take a dip in the cool sea and enjoy the soothing waves.
Travel to Pearl Farm
You will visit Halong Bay's renowned Pearl Farm next. The procedure of producing and cultivating pearls can be learned here. You can also visit the store here to purchase pearl jewelry as presents for your loved ones.
Relax On The Cruise
Get back on the dayboat and return to the Phoenix Cruiser, which is anchored close to Titop Island. When the sun sets over the stunning bay, guests can head to the upper deck to unwind and enjoy fresh fruit and beverages.
Enjoy Dinner & Leisure Time
Savor delectable food from the area to reward yourself after a busy day.
You can go to the top deck, have cocktails at the bar, or go squid fishing after dinner before resting in your cabin.
Have Breakfast
Savor a modest breakfast while sipping tea and coffee while admiring the breathtaking bay scenery in the morning.
Explore Surprising Cave
Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of Halong Bay's largest caverns. You will have time to observe the cave's diverse rock formations and discover more about its lengthy history.
Checkout & Have Lunch
Get back on the cruise to settle your bill and check out of your cabin. For the remainder, you can take photos of the pretty bay.
Then, learn how to make authentic Vietnamese spring rolls later on by watching a cooking demonstration.
Lunch is served on board as the boat cruises back to the harbor.
11:00 - 11:30 | Reach Tuan Chau Pier - Disembark
Get off the Phoenix Cruise and take a tender boat back to Tuan Chau Marina. You will be returned to Hanoi from there.
14:30 - 15:00 | Back To Hanoi
You will arrive at your hotel in Hanoi in the afternoon. This is where your journey finishes.
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