Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (for guests booking shuttle service with Venus Cruise). Note: For guests outside the Old Quarter, meeting point is Hanoi Opera House.

Arrival at Tuan Chau Harbor. Transfer by tender to Venus Cruise. Welcome by the Cruise Manager and crew, followed by a safety briefing. Enjoy a delicious lunch on the 4th floor while cruising into the stunning Lan Ha Bay – an extension of Ha Long Bay with fewer boats and unspoiled scenery.

Return to the cruise. You may choose to kayak or swim in the calm waters behind the ship. 14:45 Visit Dark & Bright Cave on a bamboo boat rowed by local villagers (approx. 45 minutes). Enjoy the peaceful lagoon surrounded by towering limestone cliffs. 16:45 – 17:45 Life jackets and towels provided. 17:00 Sunset & Happy Hour on the sundeck – enjoy a fruit platter, drinks, and the magical sunset view. 18:00 Join our Vietnamese cooking class at the restaurant to learn how to make traditional dishes. 19:00 Indulge in a flavorful Signature Dinner (drinks excluded). 20:30 Evening activities: Try squid fishing Enjoy cocktails or wine at the bar Relax, book a spa treatment, or stargaze on the sundeck