Around 7.45 to 8.30 AM, you will be collected from Ninh Binh to take the highway to the Port (Haiphong) where we arrive at around 11h30.

Around 11.30 AM, arrive to Cai Beo Port, transfer by tender to the our cruises. Next, welcome you onboard and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise brief and safety instruction by crew member and Cruise Manager. Enjoy lunch before continuing our journey via the islets.

After lunch, ready to visit untouched Cat Ba Island, from Coc Ngoi islet, Cua Dong sea gate to Ba Trai Dao area.

The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. You can start your journey to visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by kayaking which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage, enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay. Just enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal-clear waters of the bay.

Returning your Venezia Cruises boat you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam sping-roll. In the early evening the boat has it’s Happy Hour deal. Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.