08:00 - 08:30am: Luxury limousine bus picks you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to start your journey to lounge. (for option with pick-up from Hanoi)

11:30 Arrive at lounge, Tuan Chau Marina – Ha Long, enjoy welcome drink and express check-in before boarding. 12:15 Transferred by speed boat/ tender to Cruises. Welcome aboard the cruise, refresh with our welcome drink while Cruise Manager briefing cruise orientation, activities & on board safety. The boat starts to cruising to Halong Bay - Lan Ha bay. 13:00 Cruise leaves to explore Lan Ha Bay. You will be enjoying a meal that features the distinctive Vietnamese cuisine taste while relaxing and avoiding the crowds on well-traveled roads.

15:00 | Explore Tra Bau Area The cruise will take you to “Tra Bau” to enjoy kayaking and swimming. This is a famous filming location for the movie Kong: Skull Island in Quang Ninh in 2018. 17:00 | Sunset Party and Cooking Class Return to Aurora Cruise for a Sunset Party. Join our HAPPY HOUR: Buy 02 get 01 drink while enjoying the amazing scenery while watching the sunset over the sundeck. Cooking Class: The chef will guide you in making Traditional Vietnamese Fresh Spring rolls, which you’ll get to savor afterward. 19:15 | Special: A romantic candlelit dinner served on the Sundeck (depends on weather conditions) featuring gourmet Vietnamese cuisine crafted by the cruise’s 5-star chefs.

21:30 | After dinner, you will enjoy the peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. You can also participate in evening activities such as sing a song, enjoy drinks at Sky Bar (chargeable), massage (chargeable) and participate in the squid fishing program at the boat 22:00 | Overnight on board Aurora End of the first day’s itinerary on board.