Verdure Lotus Classic Cruise
Verdure Lotus Classic Cruise is an exquisite junk boat across the windy sea of Lan Ha Bay that received many nice reviews from customers. Inspired by the Vietnamese national flower, this budget trip represents purity, commitment, and is ready to bring tourists to explore the spirit of the World Cultural Heritage Site.
- Bar
- Jacuzzi
- Private Balcony
- Restaurant
Cabins & Suites
Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room
- Free cancellation
- All board - meals included
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Executive Room
Executive Room
- Free cancellation
- All board - meals included
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Suite Room
Suite Room
- Free cancellation
- All board - meals included
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Connecting Room
Connecting Room
- Free cancellation
- All board - meals included
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Booking Policy
- Entrance fees, sightseeing fees, kayaking, rowing boat
- English/ Vietnamese speaking guide onboard
- Luxury accommodation, shower
- Welcome drink
- Meals on board: 02 lunches, 01 dinner, and 01 breakfast
- Insurance on-board
- Fishing equipment
- Drinks
- Tips for tour guide and driver
- Personal expenses
- Air tickets and transportation from the airport
- Car transfer at Hanoi Old Quarter or Opera House.
- Other drinks and tobacco
- Other expenses not listed above
- Children: 0 – 5 years old are charged free sharing room with parents. 2nd Children: Charge 50% Sharing with parents
- Children: 6 – 11 years old: Charge 75% Sharing with parents
- Children 12 years old: Charge 100% as an Adult
- More than 21 days before check-in: FREE of charge
- From 11 to 20 days before check-in: 30% of total rates
- From 7 to 10 days before check-in: 50% of total rates
- Less than 7 days before check-in & 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 | Transfer from Hanoi
Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Opera Theatre House (book the transfer in the next step with extra fee) and travel to Halong.
11:30 - 12:00 | Check in - Embark
Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor. Transfer to the main boat by tender. Embark and warmly welcome to the cruises!
While enjoying the welcome drink, listen to a cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that, check in your cabin.
Enjoy Lunch
Fabulous lunch is served while the budget cruise sails into magnificent Halong Bay, passing the famous Finger Islet, Candle Islet, etc.
Kayaking in Tra Bau
Our boat brings you to visit a pretty area named "Tra Bau" to join the kayaking experience to explore the spectacular scenery and nature.
Try kayaking in Tra Bau
Happy Hour & Cooking Class
Back to Verdure Lotus and relax. It’s time for sunset in Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy the Happy Hour, take photos & relax with drinks.
You can join the cooking class to learn more about Vietnamese culinary culture.
Savor a nice Dinner - Leisure
Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you at the restaurant and see the incredible night view of Lan Ha Bay.
Join nighttime activities such as squid fishing, drinking at the bars, or relaxing in your room.
Morning Activities
Let’s wake up early to see the glorious sunrise and practice Tai Chi on the sundeck before breakfast.
Explore Dark & Bright Cave
We will visit the Dark & Bright Cave - famous for its pristine natural beauty and poetic seascape. This is the best time for tourists to enjoy bamboo boats or kayaking to discover the truest beauty of the limestone mountains and nature.
Visit Dark & Bright Cave on a Rowing boat
9:00 | Check out on board - Brunch time
After the cave tour, return to the boat to check out. While brunch is served, the ship slowly navigates emerald water toward the mainland.
11:00 - 11:30 | Back to Tuan Chau Marina
Reach the pier, transfer to the cruise lounge, and disembark. Car transfer service is available with an additional fee.
14:30 - 15:00 | Return to Hanoi
Get in your booked car and get back to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Trip ends!
8:00 - 8:30 | Pick-up time
Wait for your driver at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or the Opera House and travel to Halong. (Pick-up service requires extra fee, book in the next step)
11:30 - 12:00 | Get on board
Reach Tuan Chau Marina. From the cruise lounge at the pier, get on a tender and get to the Verdure Lotus Junk.
Enjoy your welcome drink, listen to the cruise briefing, safety regulations, and then check in your room.
Have Lunch
Time to savor a delicious lunch at the restaurant on board as the cruise set sails to the majestic Lan Ha Bay.
Explore the Tra Bau Area
In the afternoon, you will join a fun kayaking trip in Tra Bau. This is an unspoiled area with imposing limestone mountains, lush flora, and a peaceful atmosphere.
Explore pretty area of Lan Ha Bay
Relax on the ship
Back to the cruise around dusk. You may go to the sundeck and see the captivating sunset. Join Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1 free) or the Vietnamese cooking class to make Spring rolls.
Dinner time - Nightlife fun
Recharge your energy with a flavorful dinner then have leisure time. Feel free to relax, fish squid, sing karaoke, or enjoy cocktails.
Morning Warm-up
Wake up early to catch the breathtaking sunrise and exercise on the sundeck. Then, go to the restaurant for breakfast with tea and coffee.
Discover Viet Hai Village
You will be transferred to the day boat to go further into Lan Ha Bay. You start the journey to Viet Hai village - a peaceful village with magnificent scenery by bike.
Let’s cycle through the vast rice fields and enjoy the fresh air. You stop to rest and visit the old house made from straw, mud, bamboo, etc to find out about the lives of local people.
Have a Cycling tour in Viet Hai Village
Have your lunch
Return to the day tour cruise. You will be served lunch with a variety of dishes at the dining area on board.
Swim in Ba Trai Dao
The cruise takes you to the pristine beach area of Ba Trai Dao. This is the most beautiful beach in Lan Ha Bay with amazing white sand, calm sea, and less touristy. You are free to swim and sunbathe here.
Late afternoon activities
Return to Verdure Lotus to relax. You will be watching the sunset fall on Lan Ha Bay, immersed in soothing or vibrant music, sipping a cocktail. Later, you can participate in a cooking class to make Spring rolls and try it.
Enjoy dinner and Leisure time
Savor a tasty meal after a day full of engaging activities. After that, you may try squid fishing, drinking or simply resting in your cabin.
Unwind in the morning
If you miss the Tai Chi class the day before, let’s join it on the last day. Then, have a light breakfast and prepare for the next activity.
Dark & Bright Cave excursion
We will visit the unique Dark and Bright Cave on a kayak or bamboo boat. Here you will take some photos of the romantic, lyrical see-sights and feel the breezy air.
9:00 | Check out time - Have brunch
Return to the junk boat to prepare your luggage and check out of your room. As we cruise back to the pier, relish brunch and enjoy your last moment in Lan Ha Bay.
Chilling out on Sun loungers
11:00 - 11:30 | Back to Tuan Chau Marina
Upon reaching the harbor, get on the tender boat and transfer to the cruise lounge. Now it’s time to wait for your driver.
14:30 - 15:00 | Back to Hanoi
For those who use the transfer service (book in the next step with extra fee), get on your bus and return to Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel.
Customer reviews
Thank you Janet for finding this cruise for me. We contact her only 5 days before departure. Luckily, she was able to find this ship for us. Thank you so much!
We met several fascinating folks, which made our vacation extremely unique; otherwise, it might have been a little routine.
We got a beautiful room with a bath, and I was happy to relax in the cool water.
It was wonderful, although we anticipated the cave excursion to cover more area. It was about 45 minutes.
Accommodations and staff warmth are what the best about this cruise. However, bathroom upkeep was minimal.
I'm very satisfied with the trip, the service was top-notch. Thank you Anna for booking this tour for me
Very nice service. The staff were excellent. The Captain went out of his way to ensure that the few of us who weren't part of the tour group were given priority.
However, the bathroom maintenance needs improvement, it is quite old.
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