Embark on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Halong Bay aboard the luxurious Ambassador Cruise. This extraordinary 5-star cruise ship boasts an elegant design with twin sundecks, two exquisite restaurants, an open-air Jacuzzi pool replete with top-notch amenities, and a lineup of spectacular entertainment activities to ensure a unique experience.
8:00 - 8:30: Your driver will pick you up at the Shuttle Bus stop at 49 Hai Ba Trung Street (for shared transfers) or at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter (for private transfers). Depart for Halong Bay.
11:00 – 12:00: Check in at the Ambassador’s Lounge at Halong International Cruise Port, Bai Chay Ward, Halong City.
12:00 – 12:30: Passengers are transferred to Ambassador Cruise, and a brief welcome session unfolds at the Piano Lounge or restaurant while enjoying our special welcome drink.
12:45 – 14:00: Dive into a buffet lunch against the backdrop of the stunning Halong Bay limestone islets.
14:30 – 15:30: Embark on your first adventure with a visit to Luon Cave – a unique spot with a self-contained lake within an arch-shaped mountain. Choose between a bamboo boat rowed by a local or try your hand at kayaking (additional charges).
16:00 – 17:00: Explore Titov Island – a beautiful destination with a crescent moon-shaped beach. Take a dip in the turquoise waters and climb to the island's peak for a breathtaking 360o view.
15:45 – 16:30: Guests not partaking in excursions can enjoy homemade cakes at the Piano Lounge. Alternatively, stay onboard for an afternoon of pampering at Atelier de Beauté Spa* or relax in the outdoor Jacuzzi pool.
17:30 – 18:30: As the sun sets, Ambassador Cruise anchors for the night. This is the perfect time for a cooking class or Happy Hour*, and Canapes at the Piano Lounge or on the Sundeck (weather permitting). Live music at the Piano Lounge precedes dinner, setting the mood.
19:00: Delight in a delicious dinner with a special menu crafted by the chef. (Dress code: formal/semi-formal/smart casual)
After dinner, sip drinks* and enjoy live music from Midnight Buzz Band at the Piano Lounge from 20:30 – 22:30 (except Tuesday), engage in squid fishing, indulge in a spa treatment at Atelier de Beauté Spa*, or unwind with movies in your cabin.
06:30: Start your day with a Tai Chi session on the Sundeck or at the Piano Lounge, depending on weather conditions.
07:00: Enjoy light breakfast with coffee, tea, and freshly baked pastries at the Piano Lounge, depending on weather conditions.
08:30: Full breakfast is served at the restaurant.
09:30: Guests are transferred to the day cruise boat.
10:00 - 12:00: Visit Tung Sau Pearl Farm, an area in Halong Bay dedicated to growing pearls and practicing a handmade technique based on Vietnamese tradition and Japanese technology. This is also an ideal destination for kayaking (additional charges).
12:30 - 14:00: Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese set menu on the day cruise boat.
14:30 - 15:30: Explore the Cua Van, the biggest floating village in Halong Bay with the ancient beauty and a distinctive traditional culture.
15:30 - 16:30: Enjoy sightseeing along the way back to the mother boat.
17:30 - 18:30: At the sundown, Ambassador Cruise will anchor overnight. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy the cooking class or the Happy Hour and Canapes at the Piano Lounge or on the Sundecks, depending on weather conditions, and live music at the Piano Lounge before the dinner.
19:00: Savor delicious dinner set menu at the luxurious restaurant. (Dress code: formal/semi formal/smart casual)
20:30 - 22:30: After the dinner, indulge in drinks and live music performed by Midnight Buzz Band at the Piano Lounge (except Tuesday), squid fishing, a spa treatment at Atelier de Beauté Spa, or movies at your cabin.
6:30 – 7:00: Kickstart your day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck or at the Piano Lounge (depends on weather conditions).
7:00 – 7:30: Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, and freshly baked pastries at the Piano Lounge.
7:30 – 8:20: Explore Sung Sot Cave – the bay's largest and most magnificent cave, adorned with marvelous and mysterious thousand-year-old stalactites in various unique forms.
8:30 – 9:30: Savor a full breakfast at the restaurant.
9:30 – 9:45: Settle bills and check-out at the reception on the first deck.
10:15 – 10:30: Disembark at Halong International Cruise Port. Our driver will meet you again and bring you back to Hanoi.