The most luxurious and prestigious 5 Star Cruise in Halong Bay
Hera – The Queen of the Gods, patron of marriage and fertility, the cruise ship is impressively designed in white, predominantly using high-quality wood with a distinctive fragrance. The design is a combination of both Eastern and Western cultures, which is luxurious, convenient, exquisite/sophisticated and meticulously detailed.
The allure of Hera Cruise lies in its design that highlights the grandeur and classical elegance of the cruise.
Ha Long Bay (Descending Dragon Bay) is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Vietnam’s most popular places to visit. Ha Long Bay covers an area of 1,500 km2, including 1,960 limestone islets and karsts which rise majestically out of the emerald blue waters of the Gulf of Tonkin.
Cruise Overview
Launched in: 2011
Renovated in: 2022
Number of Cabins: 11
Cruise Type: Wooden Boat
Destination: Halong Bay – Sung Sot Cave – Titop Island
Operated by: https://heracruises.vn/
Detailed Cruise Itinerary
DAY 1: HANOI – HA LONG BAY – LUON CAVE- TITOP ISLAND
07.30-08.00: You will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transferred to Ha Long (For guests booking Limousine Bus or shuttle bus only).
11:30-12:00 Upon arrival at No 12, Tuan Chau Marina, you will enjoy a warm welcome by our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete check-in procedure.
12:00 Upon boarding Hera Grand Luxury Cruise, our crew welcome you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking into your cabin. The vessel leaves Tuan Chau Marina, taking you on an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while the vessel heads to Luon Cave and Titop island.
Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board while the vessel cruises toward Luon Cave and Titop island.
14.30: Return to your room and prepare for swimming activities at Titop Island. Visit Titop Island and hike to the top for stunning views of Ha Long Bay, or have a fun swim in the clear blue water.
16h00: Hera Cruise will take you to Luon cave area, you will participate in kayaking or rafting here around the thousand-year-old rock formations.
17.30-18.00 Back on board, you will participate in Sunset party & cooking class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and beautiful sunset. Ha Long Bay is calm during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even more tranquil and peaceful.
You will be instructed to make delicious traditional Vietnamese floating rice cake by our chef and then enjoy the floating rice cake made on your own.
17.30-18.30 Happy hour – BUY 2 DRINKS GET 1 FOR FREE
19.30 Outdoor dinner. Enjoy a romantic dinner outdoors (if the weather is favorable) or Restaurant
21.30 After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. You can also participate in evening activities such as massage (subject to additional charge), herbal foot bath in your room (free of charge), Bamboo dancing, fashion show traditional costumes “Footsteps of Heritage” and some drinks at Sky Bar while admiring breathtaking view of the Bay at night and squid fishing.
The cruise ship anchors for your peaceful night stay in quiet area
DAY 2: SUNG SOT CAVE – HALONG BAY
06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck.
06.30-07.00 Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, cake and fruit, Pho Vietnam, egg station.
07.30 Exploring Sung Sot cave. This is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in HaLong Bay. The cave has some unique rock formations which couldn’t be found anywhere else. The path to the mouth of Sung Sot Cave is under a canopy of leaves. Walking through steep stone steps, tourists may have the feeling of climbing on mountains and experience the excitement as if they are stepping to the sky.
08.30-09.30 Back on board, you can rest in your room, enjoy the herbal foot bath prepared by our crew, sunbathe on the sundeck, take pictures of Ha Long Bay
09.30 Check-out time.
Please put your luggage outside your cabin and leave the room key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your luggage to the waiting area.
10.00 Enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and settle the bills if any.
11.00 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina.
Cycling to explore Tuan Chau Island (applied to customers using Bus) after checking out.
The trip is over.
Thank you for using the services of Hera Grand Luxury Cruise.
We look forward to welcoming you once again on our journey.
Goodbye and see you on your next trip!
Note: The itinerary can be changed due to the check-in time and the weather conditions.
DAY 1: HANOI – HA LONG BAY – HANG LUON – TITOP ISLAND
07.30-08.00: You will be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and taken back to Ha Long (For Limousine or shuttle bus reservations only).
11:30-12:00 Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Port, you will be warmly welcomed by our cruise staff at the lobby and complete check-in.
12:00 Upon boarding the Hera Grand Luxury, our crew greets you with refreshments and cold towels before checking into your cabin. The boat leaves Tuan Chau marina, taking you on a journey to discover the beauty of Halong Bay. Along the way, you can see some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the majesty of the Bay with its thousands of limestone islands while the boat heads to Luon Cave and Titop Island
Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board while the cruise heads towards Hang Luon and Titop Island
14.30 Return to your room and prepare for swimming activities at Titop Island.
Visit Titop Island and hike to the top for stunning views of Ha Long Bay, or have a fun swim in the clear blue water.
16h00 Hera Cruise will take you to Luon cave area, you will participate in kayaking or rafting here around the thousand-year-old rock formations.
17.30-18.00 Back on board, you will join the Sunset party & cooking class while the ship heads towards shore. Guests can enjoy relaxing moments while drinking a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sun deck amidst wonderful views and beautiful sunsets. Halong Bay is quiet during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even quieter and more peaceful.
You will be instructed by our chef to make traditional Vietnamese drift cakes and then enjoy your own drift cakes.
17.30-18.30 Happy Hour – BUY 2 DRINKS GET 1 FREE
19:30 Outdoor dinner. Enjoy a romantic dinner outdoors (if the weather is favorable) or Restaurant
21:30 After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. You can also participate in evening activities such as massage (subject to additional charge), herbal foot bath in your room (free of charge), Bamboo dancing, fashion show traditional costumes “Footsteps of Heritage” and some drinks at Sky Bar while admiring breathtaking view of the Bay at night and squid fishing.
The ship anchors at designated area for overnight stay
DAY 2: VIET HAI ANCIENT VILLAGE – TAY KEO CAVE – BA TRAI DAO BEACH
08:30 You will be picked up by tender and transferred to a day boat for an exciting trip to Viet Hai Ancient Village.
10:00 Visit Viet Hai Ancient Village. You can ride a bicycle or take an electric car to explore the village. This is an ancient fishing village, which lies deep in Cat Ba national park. With an area of about 141 hectares, Viet Hai Fishing Village is home to 70 households. Surrounded by tropical forests and the sea, the village will amaze you with lyrical, pristine and unique natural landscape. Immersed in the peaceful daily life of the locals here, you will surely have incredibly interesting experiences.
11:30 Back to the boat. Enjoy lunch with seafood specialties while the boat heads to Tay Keo Cave.
12:45 Upon arrival at Tay Keo Cave area, you can take part in kayaking activity.
13:30 Back to the boat, you will be transferred to Ba Trai Dao Beach, the most beautiful beach in Lan Ha Bay, for swimming. The beach will amaze you with its white sand, emerald water and mild pleasant weather condition.
14:15 After swimming, you will be transferred to Hera Grand Luxury Cruise
15:30 Back to Hera Grand Luxury Cruise, you can take a rest or relax on the Sundeck and take some nice pictures of Halong Bay. You can also use foot soak basin, gym and sauna room for free or enjoy a massage (subject to additional charge).
17.30-18.00 Back on board, you will join the Sunset party & cooking class while the ship heads towards shore. Guests can enjoy relaxing moments while drinking a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sun deck amidst wonderful views and beautiful sunsets. Halong Bay is quiet during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even quieter and more peaceful.
You will be instructed by our chef to make traditional Vietnamese drift cakes and then enjoy your own drift cakes.
17.30-18.30 Happy Hour – BUY 2 DRINKS GET 1 FREE
19:30 Gala Dinner. Enjoy your dinner on the sun deck (if the weather is favorable) or Lily’s Restaurant
21:30 After dinner, enjoy peaceful views of the Bay at night on the deck. Guests can also enjoy evening activities such as massage (surcharge), herbal foot bath in room (free) or enjoy music and some drinks at the Sky Bar while admiring breathtaking views of the Bay at night and squid fishing.
The ship anchors at designated area for overnight stay
DAY 3: SUNG SOT CAVE – HA LONG BAY
06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sun deck.
06.30-07.00 Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, pastries, and fruits, Vietnamese pho, egg bar.
07:30 Explore Sung Sot Cave. This is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. The cave has some unique rock formations that can’t be found anywhere else. The road to the mouth of Sung Sot cave is under the foliage. Walking through steep stone steps, visitors can have the feeling of climbing the mountain and experience the excitement of stepping into the sky.
08.30-09.30 Back on board, you can rest in your room, enjoy herbal foot baths prepared by our crew, sunbathe on the sun deck, take photos of Halong Bay
09:30 Check-out. Please place your luggage outside the cabin and leave your room key at the front desk. Our staff will transfer your baggage to the waiting area.
10.00 Enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and pay the bill if any.
11.00 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina. Cycling to explore Tuan Chau Island (applied to customers using Bus) after checking out. The trip is over.
Thank you for using the services of Hera Grand Luxury Cruise.
We look forward to welcoming you once again on our journey.
Goodbye and see you on your next trip!
- Entrance and sightseeing fees.
- In-house English tour guide (in non-private cruise)
- Luxury cabins with A/C & en-suite bathroom
- Full meals onboard
- Insurance
- Welcome drink
- Airfare, transportation & hotel
- Visa fee
- Spa & Massage
- Drinks
- Other personal expenses
- Other services not mentioned above
- Check in: 12:30pm
- Check out: 11:45 am
- Return to Hanoi: 4:30 pm
- Children less than 5 years of age travel free of charge, sharing a room with parent/s.
- Limited to one child per cabin.
- Children from 5 to 11 years of age are charged 75%, sharing a room with parent/s.
- The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults on the mattress.
- Children older than 12 are charged adult price
- Peak season surcharge: Surcharge $35/person for Gala dinner applies if guests stay on board on December 24th and/or December 31st.
- More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
- From 30 to 7 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rates
- From 6 to 3 days prior to check-in: 50% of total rates
- Less than 3 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates
- No-Show: 100% of total rates.
- Cancellation notice must be in written form and send to us via email.
- Refund will be processed within 5-7 business days.
- Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be canceled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
- Meals onboard are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date.
- Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by the port authority.