Sailing down the Bai Tu Long Bay by luxury Starlight Cruise you will surely have a wonderful experience. It is such beautiful scenery, however it is the high standard of professional care and attention from Starlight Cruise’s team that will make your trip exceptional, authentic and exciting.
Starlight Cruise Deluxe cabin
With the largest size among cruises of similar standard, at 22 square meters, Starlight’s deluxe cabins are definitely a great place for passengers to enjoy Halong Bay’s exquisite natural beauty. With 12 deluxe cabins, each contains two different twin beds or one queen size double bed and a panoramic window facing breath-taking limestone isles which connect passengers with the fresh air and 24/7 scenery of the bay, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable Halong Bay cruise.
Equipped with high quality bedding and bathroom amenities (private Jacuzzi in each cabin), deluxe cabins provide worry-free stays for guests with a full emergency equipment kit and fire alarm system installed in each room.
Starlight Cruise Executive cabin
Starlight Cruise is fitted with 18 executive cabins. Located on the second deck of the cruise, executive cabin is a fancier option for discerning travellers who want to enjoy a more meaningful cruising experience in Halong Bay. At 22 square meters, executive cabins provide a generous space for a comfortable stay. With modern decoration with shades of red and brown, passengers will a well-equiped cabin with a sofa chair and table, high quality bedding and amenities and private bath room with Jacuzzi. Executive cabins can accommodate up to three passengers per cabin, for example a family with two adults and one child less than 12 years old.
Starlight Cruise Suite cabin
Suite cabins are aboard Starlight Cruise, with only 02 cabins with biggest space 50 square meters. The 50 square meter Suite Cabins provide wide open space, with room for maximum three guests, improving on the previous standard of two guests. All cabins feature a private balcony overlooking the breath-taking scenery of Halong Bay. The spacious, elegantly designed cabins with luxury interiors also offer the private Jacuzzi in the bath room.
Located on the third deck – the highest deck of Starlight Cruise, suite cabins offer a premier stay and unforgettable vacation in this UNESCO World Heritage.
Starlight Cruise is proud of the elegant-appointed public areas include a restaurant, two lounges, a library, a gift shop, a spa and a wine cellar. The expansive Sundeck is a haven for relaxation; where passengers mingle into unforgettable Halong Bay scenery on comfortable longer chairs while enjoying a cool drink served from the Uranus Bar.
A wide range of activities are planned during your cruising with Starlight Cruise. Enjoying the rowboat to the fishing village, kayaking through peaceful lagoons, welcoming fresh dawn on the bay with healthy Taichi exercise, swimming in the middle of nowhere in the warm fresh waters, exploring the stunning in-mountain caves, cooking demonstration, snapping photos of a lifetime, sunbathing on a pampered deck or challanging yourself with Mini golf course.
All contribute to make your trip exceptional, authentic and exciting.
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner I Accommodation: Starlight Cruise
08:00 – 08:30 Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and start 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong International Cruise Port, check in Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall – The OS Lounge.
12:15 – 12:45 Embark on Starlight Cruise by transfer boat. Listen to cruise briefing and receive room key.
13:00 – 15:30 Savor a delectable lunch as Starlight Cruise further along the limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay, heading to Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen.
– Option 1: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip around Vung Vieng Fishing Village.
– Option 2: Take kayak and go kayaking by yourself with help and instruction of tour guide around the Village.
17:30 – 18:00 Return to Starlight Cruise and have bath then relax as the sun starts to set. Enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck while cooking demonstration is organizing.
19:00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00.
Overnight on board at Cong Do Area.
Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch I Accommodation: N/A
06:30 – 07:00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
07:00 – 09:00 Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Thien Canh Son Cave.
Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the medium size and less visited cave in Bai Tu Long Bay.
09:30 Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.
09:30 – 11:00 Head back to the Harbor. Have early lunch on board. Disembark Starlight Cruise at around 12h00.
12:00 – 16:30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at your hotel around 16h30.
12:15 – 12:45 Embark on Starlight Cruise by transfer boat. Listen to cruise briefing and receive room key.
13:00 – 15:30 Savor a delectable lunch as Starlight Cruise further along the limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay, heading to Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen.
– Option 1: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip around Vung Vieng Fishing Village.
– Option 2: Take kayak and go kayaking by yourself with help and instruction of tour guide around the Village.
17:30 – 18:00 Return to Starlight Cruise and have bath then relax as the sun starts to set. Enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck while cooking demonstration is organizing.
19:00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00.
Overnight on board at Cong Do Area.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner I Accommodation: Starlight Cruise
06:30 – 07:00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck. Enjoy a cup of coffee or refresh yourselves in Bai Tu Long majestic Bay.
07:00 – 08:00 Have breakfast in the restaurant.
08:30 – 15:30 Discover Bai Tu Long bay by one-day itinerary on our professional day boat.
– Cruise toward Tra San, Vung Ha Island where tourists can go kayaking, and catching beautiful sights and enjoy the wild, bewitching nature with many limestone islands, lovely small beaches.
– Have lunch on our day boat at Vung Ha area.
15:30 – 17:30 Transfer back to Starlight Cruise. Have dinner and night activities on board.
Over second night on board at Cong Do area.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch I Accommodation: N/A
06:30 – 07:00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
07:00 – 09:00 Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Thien Canh Son Cave.
Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the medium size and less visited cave in Bai Tu Long Bay
09:30 Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.
09:30 – 11:00 Head back to the Harbor. Have early lunch on board.
Disembark Starlight Cruise at around 12h00.
12:00 – 16:30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at your hotel around 16h30.
Important Notes:
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
- In case of unpredictable bad conditions of weather in Halong Bay, please kindly understand that the cancellation will be made ONLY by the Management Board of Halong Bay and normally the announcement will be informed in short notice.
- Prices are in US dollars and per person based on half twin.
- Single supplement surcharges are applied for solo travelers who occupy a single cabin (twin/ double bedded cabin for single use).
| Itinerary | Price per person on twin basis |
Single Supplement Surcharge |
Child (5-11 years old) |
| 2 Days 1 Night |
150 USD |
70 USD |
113 USD |
| 3 Days 2 Night |
290 USD |
140 USD |
218 USD |
– Shuttle bus Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi (hotel pick-up & drop-off within Hanoi Old Quarter only).
– Waiting room at Halong International Cruise Port.
– Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner): 2 lunches + 1 dinner + 1 breakfast for 2 day 1 night tour or 3 lunches + 2 dinners + 2 breakfasts for 3 day 2 night tour.
– Luxury accommodation with A/C, bathtub & shower, mini bar (twin/ double basis).
– English speaking tour guide.
– Sunrise Tai-chi demonstration.
– Internet on boat (Table computer with 3G connection).
– Entrance fees.
– Kayaking, Happy Hour, Cooking demonstration.
– Welcome drink, fresh fruit.
– Complimentary: a bottle water/ person in bus and in room.
PRICE EXCLUDES:
– Personal medical and travel insurance.
– Drinks.
– Barbecue on beach
– Tips and gratuities for crew and driver.
– Daily expenses and laundry.
– Surcharge for Christmas and New Year or Holiday seasons: 30 USD/ adult, 25 USD/ child (5-11 years old).
– Single supplement surcharge for solo travelers who occupy a single cabin (twin/ double bedded cabin for single use).
CHILDREN POLICY
– Free of charge for maximum 01 child less than 05 years old, sharing parents’ room and utilizing existing bedding or baby cot are upon request.
– Above charges are applied for child of 5 to 11 years old sharing parents’ room and utilizing existing bedding, limiting to one child per booking only.
– Two children under 11 years old sharing parents’ room or occupy a private room will be charged 75% adult's rate.
– Ages of children are counted based on year of birth.
*** Opposite rooms, side-by-side rooms, extra mattresses (maximum 01 mattress/ 01 room) are available on request.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
– Single travelers will be required to pay surcharge for single supplement.
– A valid passport is required upon check-in on board. Children whose traveling documents are attached to parent’s passport must travel with the parents.
– What to bring: Original passport, swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent, credit card or cash.
– Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
– Passenger’s passport is required to bring along the trip for overnight registration.
– Passenger’s personal information is required to send to reservation before departure.
– The above cruise itinerary is subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions without prior notice.
– Promotion might be applied, inclusions and exclusions might be changed – you will be informed of changes upon booking.
– For safety reasons, these below passengers are not highly recommended to do overnight cruise in Halong Bay:
+ Person with disability: physical or sensoryPerson who has symptoms of hallucinations, sleepwalking, fear of being enclosed, epilepsy…
+ Person who is older than 80.
+ Person who is overweight (>120kg).
Cancellation due to bad weather:
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!
