The Quieter Way to See Lan Ha — Serenity Boutique Cruise
Boutique 3-deck cruise · less-touristy Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay
A quieter boutique day cruise on Lan Ha Bay — small enough for a calm pace, large enough for three decks of bay views. Best for couples, families, and travellers who want a refined-but-easygoing day on the bay.
Highlights
- Pass through one of the most ancient and beautiful floating villages in northern Vietnam (Cai Beo)
- Cruise the less-touristy areas of Lan Ha Bay and a part of Ha Long Bay
- Kayak the Phreatic Karst Cave System at Tai Keo
- Swim and jump into the emerald waters at Ba Trai Dao
- Boutique cruise with 3 decks offering stunning bay views
- Afternoon tea on the way back to Beo Pier
Daily itinerary
Times are approximate and may shift slightly with weather, tide, and group pace. The order of activities stays the same.
- 08:30
Pick-up from your hotel
Our shuttle picks you up from your hotel in Cat Ba Town and drives you down to Beo Harbour, where Serenity Boutique is waiting.
- 09:00
Check-in · welcome drink · cruise through Cai Beo
Step onboard, settle in with a welcome drink, then sail out through Cai Beo Fishing Village — one of the oldest floating villages in northern Vietnam — past Hon Rua, Hon Guoc, and Van Boi Island.
- 10:30
Kayak the Tai Keo Phreatic Karst Cave System
Arrive at the Ha Long–Lan Ha boundary and break out the kayaks. Paddle into the Tai Keo cave system — narrow tunnels, hidden lagoons, and karst overhangs you can only reach by kayak. Two-person sit-on-top kayaks, life jackets, and dry-bags provided.
- 12:30
Seafood lunch onboard
Lunch is served onboard — fresh seafood and Vietnamese specialties with floor-to-ceiling views of the bay.
- 14:00
Ba Trai Dao · swim & boat jumping
We anchor near Ba Trai Dao, a quiet three-cone island spot. Swim straight off the boat, jump from the deck, or just float in the emerald water. (Depending on tide and sea conditions, the kayaking and swim spots may shift to nearby coves.)
- 15:45
Afternoon tea · cruise back to Beo Pier
As the boat heads back toward Beo Pier, afternoon tea is served on the deck — tea, light snacks, and bay views to close out the day.
- 17:00
Transfer back to Cat Ba Town
Arrive at Beo Harbour and our shuttle takes you back to your accommodation in Cat Ba Town. (Itinerary may change due to weather and other factors.)
What's included
Not included
Quick facts
- Pick-up
- 08:30
- Return
- 17:00
- Duration
- 8.5 hours
- Group size
- 25–35 pax · boutique cruise
- Food
- Seafood lunch served onboard · Welcome drink and one bottle of water per person · Afternoon tea on the way back. Vegi/Vegan options on request.
- Children's policy
- Children under 3 travel free. Ages 3–4 pay a flat 300.000 VND. Ages 5–12 pay the adult fare less 60.000 VND. From 13 the full adult fare applies.Under 3: one free infant per two adults — a second infant is charged 50%. Ages 3–4 share meals with parents.
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.
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