Heritage Bay Overnight Cruise — 3 Days 2 Nights
Special deal −23%Two nights on the heritage bay — Ba Trai Dao, Dark & Bright Cave by day boat, Cong Tau and Dau Be island areas, Viet Hai village
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Overview
Overview
The extended version of our boutique heritage-bay cruise: everything in the 2-day itinerary, plus a full second day exploring another side of Ha Long Bay by daily boat — kayaking the Dark & Bright Cave or the Dau Be island area, lunch on the day boat, and a second night among the karsts before visiting Viet Hai ancient village on the final morning.
Highlights
- Two nights in a deluxe seaview cabin on the bay
- Untouched sailing route: Cat Ba Island – Coc Ngoi islet – Cua Dong – Ba Trai Dao
- Full Day 2 by daily boat: Dark & Bright Cave and the Cong Tau / Dau Be island areas
- Kayaking through hundreds of limestone islands
- Sundeck jacuzzi and water-slide system, cooking class and sunset party
- Night squid fishing and karaoke on the top deck
- Viet Hai ancient village by bicycle through the rainforest tunnel
Your cruise at a glance
- Duration
- 3 days · 2 nights
- Check-in 12:10 Day 1
- Check-out 11:45 Day 3
- Cruising route
- Beo Harbour
- Cat Ba Island – Coc Ngoi islet
- Ba Trai Dao area
- Bright & Dark Cave
- Day 2 by day boat: Cong Tau, Dau Be
- Viet Hai village
- Activities & excursions
- Kayak, swim and snorkel
- Sundeck jacuzzi and water slide
- Sunset cooking class
- Full day of kayaking by day boat
- Happy Hour on deck
- Viet Hai village by bike
- Your cabin
- 10 Deluxe seaview cabins on 3 decks
- Private balcony and panoramic bathtub
- Double (2 guests) or Family/Twin (3)
- A/C, en-suite bathroom
- Bottled water in the cabin
- Onboard facilities
- Three decks
- Sundeck jacuzzi and water slide
- Bar on board (drinks not included)
- Karaoke
- Meals included
- Day 1: lunch, dinner
- Day 2: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Day 3: light breakfast, lunch
- Happy Hour deals on Day 2
- Drinks not included
Departure & return
- Meeting point
- 07:10 Day 1 (Hanoi Old Quarter)
- Boarding
- 12:10 boarding at Beo Harbour
- Return
- 12:00 Day 3 (Beo Harbour) · ~15:45 Hanoi drop-off
The experience
Cooking class & sunset party
Enjoy a traditional cooking class with the chef and tour guide, then the sunset party while watching the beautiful sunset on the bay.
Viet Hai ancient village by bicycle
The cruise takes you to Viet Hai ancient village on Cat Ba Island — hop on a bicycle (electric car also available) through a rainforest tunnel to a village nestled in a valley deep in the national park. Visit a traditional house and greet local inhabitants at their daily work. Return to the boat for check-out procedures.
Itinerary
Day 1
- Hanoi – Hai Phong (Beo Harbour)
- Board the cruise
- Lunch on the untouched route
- Kayak, swim & snorkel at Ba Trai Dao / Bright & Dark Cave
- Jacuzzi & water slide
- Cooking class & sunset party
- Dinner on board
- Night on the bay — squid fishing & karaoke
Day 2
- Sunrise & breakfast on the bay
- Day boat: Dark & Bright Cave — Cong Tau — Dau Be island areas
- Happy Hour back on board
- Dinner on board
- Second night on the bay
Day 3
- Sunrise & light breakfast
- Viet Hai ancient village by bicycle
- Lunch while cruising back
- Disembark at Beo Harbour
- Back in Hanoi
Cabins
Heritage Bay Cruise
Launched in September 2025: three decks and ten cabins, each with a private balcony and a panoramic bathtub.
- Deluxe Double Cabin with Seaview
- Deluxe Family or Twin Cabin with Seaview
What's included
Included
- Deluxe cabin with A/C and en-suite bathroom
- All meals on board as itinerary
- Complimentary bottled water in the cabin
- Welcome drink
- Kayaking
Not included
- Bus Hanoi – Cat Ba
- Bus Cat Ba – Hanoi
- Beverages
- Tips & other personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions
Amenities
- Private balcony
- Panoramic bathtub
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Sky bar on the sundeck
Good to know
- Cancellation & changes
- 14 days or more before departureFree cancellation
- 7 – 13 days before departure70% refund
- 3 – 6 days before departure50% refund
- 24 – 72 hours before departure30% refund
- Less than 24 hours before departure, same-day cancellation or no-showNon-refundable
Counted from the moment we receive your written cancellation request. Refunds never exceed what we recover from the supplier.
- Children's policy
Children under 4 travel free. Ages 4–10 pay 75% of the adult fare. From 11 the full adult fare applies.
Children under 4 share their parents' bed.
- How booking works
- Send your request and we check availability with the operator, usually within 12–24 hours. You receive a secure payment link only once it is confirmed — nothing is charged before that.
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Getting there and onwards
Plan your journey
Both directions are independent — arrive one way, leave another. Every fare is the Transportation catalog's own price, taxes included.
Stay on board
Cabins on board
Launched in September 2025: three decks and ten cabins, each with a private balcony and a panoramic bathtub.
Deluxe Double Cabin with Seaview
Average cabin size: 22 m².
- Up to 2 guests
- 1 double bed
- Sea view
- Private balcony
- Private bathroom with a modern standing bathtub
Deluxe Family or Twin Cabin with Seaview
Average cabin size: 22 m².
- Up to 3 guests
- 1 double bed + 1 single bed
- Sea view
- Private balcony
- Private bathroom with a modern standing bathtub
Your cabin type is confirmed with the operator after your request.
Daily itinerary
Times are approximate and may shift slightly with weather, tide, and group pace. The order of activities stays the same.
- Day 1 · 07:10
Hanoi – Hai Phong (Beo Harbour)
You are collected from Hanoi Old Quarter and take the highway to Beo Harbour (in Cat Ba town, Hai Phong), arriving around 11:30–11:45, then rest at the waiting room for about 10–15 minutes.
- Day 1 · 12:10
Board the cruise
Our tour guide picks you up and we board the cruise after finishing all cruise papers. Check in, enjoy a Welcome Drink and receive the cruise brief and safety instructions from the crew and Cruise Manager.
- Day 1 · 12:30
Lunch on the untouched route
Lunch is served while we continue the journey via the islets — amazing limestone karst formations rising out of the sea. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via Cat Ba Island – Coc Ngoi islet – through Cua Dong to the Ba Trai Dao area.
- Day 1 · 14:30
Kayak, swim & snorkel at Ba Trai Dao / Bright & Dark Cave
The cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay and arrives at the Ha Long Bay area, surrounded by extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Visit the Ba Trai Dao Beach area or the Bright and Dark Cave and islets by kayak, explore the cave system, swim in the crystal-clear water, walk on natural sand beaches, or snorkel with specialized equipment.
- Day 1 · 16:45
Jacuzzi & water slide
Back on board, make use of the cruise's jacuzzi and slide system.
- Day 1 · 17:15
Cooking class & sunset party
Enjoy a traditional cooking class with the chef and tour guide, then the sunset party while watching the beautiful sunset on the bay.
- Day 1 · 19:15
Dinner on board
Delicious local food prepared and served by our wonderful onboard catering staff — a delightful meal in an intimate, romantic setting.
- Day 1 · 21:00
Night on the bay — squid fishing & karaoke
Enjoy the bay landscape at night from the top deck, relax with drinks from the bar, try night squid fishing, or join a fun karaoke session. Overnight on the cruise. Day One program ends around 23:00.
- Day 2 · 06:00
Sunrise & breakfast on the bay
Begin the new day with photos or the sunrise from your cabin window or the sundeck. Breakfast is served at 07:00 amid the peaceful beauty of the bay.
- Day 2 · 08:30
Day boat: Dark & Bright Cave — Cong Tau — Dau Be island areas
Leave the big cruise and transfer to a daily boat to discover another side of Ha Long Bay and the Dark & Bright Cave. Enjoy the beauty of hundreds of limestone islands, kayaking to discover the Dark & Bright Cave OR the Dau Be island area. Lunch is served on the day boat, then we cruise to another part of Lan Ha Bay.
- Day 2 · 15:30
Happy Hour back on board
Return to the cruise to relax and enjoy the Happy Hour deals on drinks.
- Day 2 · 19:00
Dinner on board
Delicious local food prepared and served by the onboard catering staff — an intimate, romantic dinner setting.
- Day 2 · 21:00
Second night on the bay
The bay at night from the top deck — drinks from the bar, night squid fishing, karaoke with friends and family. Overnight on the cruise. Day Two program ends around 23:00.
- Day 3 · 06:00
Sunrise & light breakfast
Begin the day with a cup of coffee, photos, or the sunrise from your cabin window. Enjoy a light breakfast amid the delightful, peaceful beauty of the bay.
- Day 3 · 08:00
Viet Hai ancient village by bicycle
The cruise takes you to Viet Hai ancient village on Cat Ba Island — hop on a bicycle (electric car also available) through a rainforest tunnel to a village nestled in a valley deep in the national park. Visit a traditional house and greet local inhabitants at their daily work. Return to the boat for check-out procedures.
- Day 3 · 10:45
Lunch while cruising back
Enjoy a delightful lunch while the boat cruises back.
- Day 3 · 11:45
Disembark at Beo Harbour
Return to the quay side in the south of the bay and disembark. We bid farewell at the port around 12:00 — end of the cruise program.
- Day 3 · 15:45
Back in Hanoi
Arrive at your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the 3-day 2-night overnight cruise.
What's included
Not included
Amenities
Heritage Bay Cruise
- Private balcony
- Panoramic bathtub
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Sky bar on the sundeck
- In-room safe
- Fridge
- Hair dryer
- Wardrobe
- Hot and cold water
Food
Included: lunch + dinner on Day 1, full board on Day 2 (breakfast + lunch + dinner), light breakfast + lunch on Day 3 — local food prepared fresh on board. Beverages are not included (bar onboard, Happy Hour deals on Day 2). Complimentary bottled water in the cabin.
Cancellation & changes
Applies to every tour and transfer unless the product page states a stricter schedule. Counted from the moment we receive your written cancellation request.
- 14 days or more before departure100% refund
- 7 – 13 days before departure70% refund
- 3 – 6 days before departure50% refund
- 24 – 72 hours before departure30% refund
- Less than 24 hours before departure, same-day cancellation or no-show0% refund
Refunds never exceed the amount CATBA ADVENTURE TOURS actually recovers from the supplier. Amounts already paid or committed to a supplier on a non-refundable basis, and bank, payment-gateway, currency-exchange and refund-transfer fees, are not returned. A refund is confirmed only after the supplier has released the funds.
If we, the operator or the authorities cancel a departure (typhoon, rough seas, boat ban, port or ferry closure) we first offer a new date or a credit for a future booking. If neither suits you, we refund what you paid for the undelivered services less any documented third-party costs already incurred for your booking that the supplier does not return — itemised on your refund statement. Reasonable changes made for safety (route, boat, vehicle, departure time, an equivalent service) do not in themselves entitle you to a refund.
Name changes, extra guests, fewer guests and date changes are handled on request, subject to the supplier's approval and any price difference; fewer guests is a partial cancellation on the schedule above.
Pricing & age policy
All fares already include the Cat Ba bay entrance ticket — no hidden fees at the pier.
- Under 4 (infant): free
- 4–10: 75% of the adult fare
- 11+: full adult fare
Holiday supplement before VAT: under 5 free; ages 5–10: 500.000 VND. From age 11: 1.600.000 VND.
Cabins are sold per cabin, not per bed. Every cabin with only one guest pays a single-occupancy supplement of 2.400.000 VND for the trip — three guests in double cabins, for example, are two cabins with one of them single. A cabin shared by two or more guests pays no supplement.
Children under 4 share their parents' bed.
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Plan the rest of your trip
Pair this tour with where to sleep and how to get to Cat Ba — booked through one operator, all in one place.
Lan Ha Floating Homestay
Sleep on the bay — limestone cliffs all around. 6 rooms · free kayak & SUP for guests · 2km from Cat Ba town.
See the homestay →Hanoi → Cat Ba in 3.5 hours
Bus and limousine transfers from Hanoi to Cat Ba. Check departure times and pickup details for your selected vehicle before booking.
See route & vehicles →Frequently asked questions
Does the cruise board on Cat Ba or in Ha Long?
Check the boarding location on the selected cruise page. Our Cat Ba cruises and the Aqua cruises boarding at Tuan Chau in Ha Long have different departure points. Choose your transfer only after confirming the correct port and check-in time.
How do I choose between 2 days / 1 night and 3 days / 2 nights?
Compare the daily itineraries on the selected cruise pages. The longer option includes an additional night, but routes and activities vary by boat. Check the actual itinerary rather than assuming every cruise visits the same caves or villages.
Is the advertised fare for a private cabin or per person?
Check the price unit, selected cabin, guest count and any supplement in the booking panel. Cabin options and occupancy rules vary by cruise. For solo travellers, families or a different room arrangement, request confirmation of the cabin and total before paying.
Are transfers and all activities included in the cruise fare?
Read the selected cruise’s inclusions, exclusions and optional extras. A bus, private car or onward connection is included only when listed in the selected option or written quotation. The cruise page also states the cancellation conditions that apply to that boat.
Should I choose a day cruise or an overnight cruise?
Compare the departure point, time on the bay and daily itinerary. A day cruise suits a visit without sleeping aboard; an overnight cruise adds a night on the selected boat. Compare the cabin and total cost, including any transfers, before deciding.
Does a two-day trip always mean sleeping on a boat?
No. Read the accommodation details: a trip may involve a cruise cabin, floating homestay or accommodation on land. The number of days alone does not identify where you sleep. Check the selected product and room arrangement before paying.
Can I book an overnight cruise to guarantee plankton or night kayaking?
No. Standalone plankton trips and night kayaking are currently not permitted. The exception for overnight vessels does not guarantee plankton sightings or mean night kayaking is included. Choose the cruise for its confirmed itinerary and accommodation.
Sunset & Night Kayaking
Standalone plankton trips and night kayaking are currently not permitted. Overnight cruises are the exception, but this does not mean night kayaking is included or that plankton sightings are guaranteed. We are not accepting bookings for the standalone night tour.