Enjoy a special offer including a complimentary cocktail per guest and a local fresh fruit basket when you book a stay on Orchid Cruises and Nostalgia Cruise.
Conditions:
- Applied for Exclusive Suite on Orchid Trendy or Orchid Classic and King Suite on Nostalgia Cruise ONLY
Apply: from March 13, 2025 to December 31, 2025
The best way to learn about a culture is through its culture. Join us for a cooking class onboard with our chef. You will learn how to prepare the delectable traditional Vietnamese dishes and explore more Vietnamese culinary culture.
Conditions:
- Applied for all booking.
Apply: from March 13, 2025 to September 30, 2025
08:00 – 08:50 Limousine/ Luxury Van pick-up at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter (applicable only if you book the transfer service)
11:00 – 11:30 Arrive at Lot 33 – Tuan Chau Marina. Check in at the waiting lounge and enjoy a welcome tea.
11:45 – 12:00 Transfer to Nostalgia Cruise by speedboat. Receive a welcome drink, cruise briefing, and safety instructions.
12:45 – 13:00 Lunch served while the cruise sails toward Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
15:00 – 15:30 Visit the quiet beach of Ba Trai Dao, known for its pristine natural beauty. Enjoy kayaking and swimming in crystal-clear water surrounded by limestone mountains.
17:00 - Return to the cruise. Nostalgia anchors for the night at Tra Bau. You may swim in the emerald green water.
18:00 – 18:15 Take part in a Vietnamese cooking class, or enjoy Happy Hour (Buy 1 Get 1 Free) at the bar while watching the sunset.
19:15 – 19:30 Enjoy a fusion dinner featuring fresh ingredients, served in a setting combining French neoclassical and traditional Asian touches.
21:00 – 21:30 Evening leisure: enjoy drinks at the bar, try squid fishing, or play board games in the restaurant.
23:00 Overnight on board.
06:00 – 06:30 Begin the day with a refreshing Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
06:45 – 07:00 Light breakfast served onboard.
07:15 – 07:30 Visit Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island. Located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park, the cave stretches 300 meters through the mountain and features thousands of stalactites formed over millions of years.
09:45 – 10:00 Return to Nostalgia Cruise and check out.
10:00 – 10:30 Enjoy a delightful brunch as the cruise heads back to port.
11:00 – 11:45 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina. End of the cruise program.
If you book our shuttle service, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Hanoi after the cruise.
08:00 – 08:50 Limousine/ Luxury Van pick-up at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter (applicable only if you book the transfer service)
11:00 – 11:30 Arrive at Lot 33 – Tuan Chau Marina. Check in at the waiting lounge and enjoy a welcome tea.
11:45 – 12:00 Transfer to Nostalgia Cruise by speedboat. Receive a welcome drink, cruise briefing, and safety instructions.
12:45 – 13:00 Lunch served while the cruise sails toward Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
15:00 – 15:30 Visit the quiet beach of Ba Trai Dao, known for its pristine natural beauty. Enjoy kayaking and swimming in crystal-clear water surrounded by limestone mountains.
17:00 - Return to the cruise. Nostalgia anchors for the night at Tra Bau. You may swim in the emerald green water.
18:00 – 18:15 Take part in a Vietnamese cooking class, or enjoy Happy Hour (Buy 1 Get 1 Free) at the bar while watching the sunset.
19:15 – 19:30 Enjoy a fusion dinner featuring fresh ingredients, served in a setting combining French neoclassical and traditional Asian touches.
21:00 – 21:30 Evening leisure: enjoy drinks at the bar, try squid fishing, or play board games in the restaurant.
23:00 Overnight on board.
06:00 – 06:30 Begin the day with a refreshing Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
06:45 – 07:00 Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant while admiring the morning scenery of the bay.
07:45 – 08:00 Transfer to the day boat for a visit to Viet Hai Village.
Take a bicycle ride through rainforests, mountain paths, and a short tunnel.
(Optional electric cart available at extra cost.)
See rice fields, visit an ancient traditional house made from straw, mud, and bamboo, relax in the village, and enjoy a fish foot massage experience.
Return to the day boat for lunch while cruising deeper into Lan Ha Bay.
13:30 – 14:00 Visit Ba Men Temple, a peaceful spot surrounded by beautiful natural scenery—perfect for kayaking or relaxing on a quiet sandy beach.
16:00 – 16:30
Return to Nostalgia Cruise. Enjoy swimming in an untouched area before joining the Vietnamese cooking class led by our chef.
Watch the sunset and enjoy Happy Hour on board.
19:00 – 19:30
Deluxe dinner served in a warm, romantic setting with freshly prepared local dishes.
21:00 – 21:30
Enjoy the nighttime beauty of the bay from the sundeck. Relax with drinks from the bar, try squid fishing, or enjoy board games in the restaurant.
Massage service is available on request (book directly with the Cruise Manager).
23:00 End of Day 2 program. Overnight on board.
06:00 – 06:30 Begin the day with a refreshing Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
06:45 – 07:00 Light breakfast served onboard.
07:15 – 07:30 Visit Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island. Located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park, the cave stretches 300 meters through the mountain and features thousands of stalactites formed over millions of years.
09:45 – 10:00 Return to Nostalgia Cruise and check out.
10:00 – 10:30 Enjoy a delightful brunch as the cruise heads back to port.
11:00 – 11:45 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina. End of the cruise program.
If you book our shuttle service, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Hanoi after the cruise.
Nostalgia Cruise boasts a spacious and airy restaurant with a capacity of maximum 35 seats. The space is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass windows that let you enjoy a panoramic ocean view though day or night time. Here, you will also have a chance to savor traditional Hue & Vietnamese cuisine and fusion in high-class style, all prepared and designed by top chefs in Vietnam.
Located on the top floor, Sundeck is the best place to chill out and enjoy while the boat sails through thousands of limestone karst. You will also join the sunset party and the soothing Taichi session in the early morning here. On the lower deck, you are invited to relax in the cool water of an outdoor swimming pool and feast your eyes with magnificent ocean views.
With 2 day - 1 night and 3 day - 2 night itineraries to Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay, Nostalgia Cruise offers a wide range of leisure and recreation activities that will make your voyage full of unforgettable memories. You will visit a natural cave with many historical values, take a bicycle trip around a local village, go swimming and kayaking in unspoiled beaches, or just stay onboard and enjoy relaxing time on the sundeck or spa room.
Yes, there is guide on La Pandora Cruise. Our guide and bus driver of Lan Pandora cruise Halong Bay will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. If you dont't stay in Hanoi Old Quarter you may go to one of the hotel in our list that day or you can go to Hanoi Opera House at 08.30 AM and guide and driver will pick you up from there. If you have contact number and you can send to our travel consultant for better pick-up. Our guide may contact you before he comes to your place so it is easy and guide can support you any time on bus and on La Pandora Cruise
If you stay in Hanoi Old Quarter then there is no matter for pick-up. La Pandora Cruise bus and guide will pick you up from around 8.00 to 8.30 AM from your hote. In case, you do not stay in Hanoi Old Quarter then you can get a taxi to Hanoi Opera House and La Pandora Cruise bus will pick you up at 08.30 AM. Please contact your travel consultant for knowing the pick-up time from your hotels. Normally, you will know more accurate time in the late afternoon of the previous day of your travel date. The transfer from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Harbour will take about 3 hours.