Emperor Hideaway 3 Days
Emperor Hideaway 3 Days – Experience our cruise – the first ever all-inclusive cruise in Halong Bay. Discover the breathtaking natural scenery while enjoying the utmost in luxury and top-notch service.
Searching for a true hideaway where you will be at one with nature? Why not embark on a three-day cruise to discover the world-famous Ha Long Bay, their natural beauty and local life. Visit caves, go kayaking, cycling and encountering local fishermen in an old village. Hideaway to untouched caves, beaches, and islands and enjoy your adventure on the water.
This is your opportunity to escape, do a little soul searching and return completely refreshed.
THE FIRST DAY
08.00 – 08.30 Hotel pick-up for trip on new highway to Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong City (if you book our shuttle bus).
11.30 – 12.00 Upon arrival at Emperor Cruises, located at No.28B of Tuan Chau International Marina, our team will welcome you in our lounge before boarding.
12.00 – 12.15 Our Cruise Director will assist you with boarding to start cruising in Halong Bay.
13.15 – 14.00 A set lunch menu will be served at our Panorama Restaurant on the 03rd deck. Enjoy delicious Vietnamese food while admiring the grace of the bay.
14.45 – 15.30 The cruise approaches Nha Lat Area. This is time for guests to visit Me Cung Cave (Cave of Maze) – a spectacular destination with plenty of historical and archaeological values about Ha Long Culture from 10,000 years ago. Guests will be charmed by the magnificent complex structure with stalactites and stalagmites in various shapes and the most diverse ecological system in Halong Bay.
15.45 – 16.30 And then, the tender takes the guests to Tung Sau Area, free time for guests to paddle on colorful kayaks to explore the stunning landscape of Halong Bay.
17.00 – 18.30 Attend the Afternoon tea with music and Canapes on Sundeck and join in the cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking in a truly stunning setting.
19.30 – 21.00 Enjoy our A La Carte course menu for dinner at Royal Palace Restaurant on board as you experience the charm of Halong Bay at night.
21.00 – 22.00 Try your luck with interesting activity at night – Squid fishing.
THE SECOND DAY
06.15 – 06.30 Enjoy Vovinam exercise in the sunshine morning on sundeck.
08.00 – 08.30 Luxury breakfast is served at Can Chanh Palace Restaurant.
09.00 – 13.30 Transfer to a day boat/speedboat to visit Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle ride or electric car through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a rice-field vista. Visit a traditional house in a village deep in a national park where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people and enjoy lunch on the village/on the dayboat. Back to the speedboat/dayboat to visit Lan Ha Bay.
13:30 – 15.00 Visiting the Cat Ba Archipelago, cruise through Cai Beo floating village and then go to the Ba Trai Dao beaches where you can visit secret cave and beaches, enclosed by vertical cliffs (if the weather and tide permit) or just swimming and kayaking in Tra Bau area.
16.00 – 17.00 Enjoy massage service or join special tour of art and history about Pham Luc’s paintings or Emperor Bao Dai’s palaces.
17.30 – 18.30 Attend the Afternoon tea with music and Canapes on Sundeck and join in the cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking in a truly stunning setting.
19.30 – 21.00 Enjoy our A La Carte course menu for dinner at Royal Palace Restaurant on board as you experience the charm of Halong Bay at night.
21.00 – 22.00 Try your luck with interesting activity at night – Squid fishing.
THE THIRD DAY
06.00 – 06.30 Enjoy Vovinam exercise in the sunshine morning on sundeck.
06.45 – 07.15 Enjoy light breakfast including tea, coffee, pastries, cookies, fresh juices… at our luxury restaurant.
07.15 – 08.30 Visit Luon Cave. Sitting on a bamboo boat rowed by a local, you can see a variety of plants such as ferns, cycads, Benjamin’s fig trees, and many beautiful orchids.
08.30 – 09.15 Finish packing all the luggage and check out.
09.30 – 10.30 Enjoy brunch A La Carte in CAN CHANH restaurant on the 1st floor while cruising back to the mainland.
11.00 – 11.30 Arrive in Tuan Chau Marina and Emperor Cruises lounge for disembarkation where your driver waits to take you back to Hanoi or head to Noi Bai arport as your request.
Inclusions for Full board:
- Welcome drinks
- Complimentary mineral water, tea& coffee during the trip
- All rooms with private balcony, full ocean view, Jacuzzi bathtub
- 3D2N Cruise: 02 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts, 01 brunch
- Flowers, Fruits, snack
- Floating art gallery
- Cooking class
- Afternoon tea & Canapes
- Use of gym
- All-inclusive activities such as squid fishing, bamboo boat, swimming, cave discovery, visiting fishing village
- Beach activities such as kayaking, squid fishing, visiting cave, fishing villages, boating
- Fun club for kids & library
- Vovinam session
- All sightseeing tickets
Exclusions:
- All pick-up and drop-off and transfers services
- Accommodation pre- and post-cruise
- Air fares to and from Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi or Cat Bi, Hai Phong
- Personal expenses
- Visa arrangements
- All other services not mentioned above
WHAT TO BRING
- Sunglasses, Hats, Sunscreen Protection, Insect Repellent
- Comfortable Clothing & Swimwear, Warm clothes (In winter)
- Cameras, GoPro or other photo/video devices, valid Passport
- Sports shoes for climbing, trekking and walking
- Personal Medical Supplies
Note: Schedules subject to change because of bad weather without prior notice

ALL OUR EXPERIENCES
Indulge yourself with a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Vietnam by embarking on our Emperor Cruises and cruising in Ha Long Bay. Venture off-the-beaten-track, go kayaking and visit floating fish farms and villages to experience the daily life of the locals.
testimonials
Thoike NJune 27, 2025Verified Very nice experiences The views are nice and we really enjoyed the trip. I took photos and sent to my family ans friends. People will book the similar trip Patti OJune 26, 2025Verified Unforgettable experience in Ha Long Bay This experience was like no other. They truly love what they do and continually strive to improve. The dressing up for dinner in attire of the the era and the the outfits for the Vietnamese version of Tai Chi in the morning are the book ends to an exceptional itinerary that challenges you to ride bikes and kayak in the most picturesque environments as well as visit local villages to learn about the current culture. They also provide time for solitude and the sound proof rooms block out the noise and allow you to experience a ride from the times of the last emperor of Vietnam. Many pictures on board to browse plus a piano, guitar, board games, and books. The food is outstanding on the boat. However, it is the staff who go out of their way to make you feel like royalty that make this tour exceptional. You see mostly 5-6 people but there are about 10 behind the scenes that make the experience unforgettable. We want to point out the ones who most interacted with us and went out of their way to make sure we were happy. Thanks to Mabel, Dai, Duy, Will, and Chi for an unforgettable experience. Cath SJune 19, 2025Verified Ha Long with Emperor Cruises A really lovely relaxing stay on the Emperor!First time for us on a mini cruise. All the staff were incredibly welcoming friendly and attentive.From 6:15am Vovinam sessions to start your day, to breakfast, to excursions, cookery classes and squid fishing, their detail of knowledge incredible. With some happy hour drinkies on the top deck thrown in for good measure pre-dinner.The food was outstanding. A mix of authentic Vietnamese which we absolutely loved and more western style dishes. Everything super tasty. Excursions were good, very busy at times, and although we often prefer to do our own thing, we were happy to go with the flow. The team do try and take you to places in the less busy times.A special mention to Will, Mabel, Chef Nam, chi Tooi (vovinam master) who made our stay extra special.It was a smaller quieter boat in comparison to others docked, which was much more preferable. Companion11771945589April 16, 2025Verified Excellent staff and service Genuine Reviews:We had a fantastic time in the cruise. All staff went above and beyond their duties to ensure we had a great time. Starting from food to excursions, everything was great. Rooms are large and cozy with jacuzzi providing excellent views. Big thank you to emperor cruise staff for making our stay truly memorable. Christian BApril 16, 2025Verified Unforgettable Experience This was an incredible cruise. The staff were WONDERFUL - Chi, Will, Duy, Chef Nam the remainder of the staff provided a fun and enjoyable experience. The cruise itinerary was packed with fun excursions over the course of the two days. The views of Ha Long Bay were breathtaking as well. I normally don’t write reviews, but the Emperor cruise we took was worth the 5 stars. I look forward to bringing my children one day. Lincoln MApril 11, 2025Verified Amazing overnight Ha Long Bay cruise This cruise was phenomenal. It well and truly exceeded our expectations! The boat was clean and tidy, the rooms were outstanding, the food was amazing and the service matched. Would definitely recommend this to other travellers looking for a romantic getaway. Karen, Day, Dau and Chep Nam, thank you for your excellent service. This cruise was exceptional, and we had an amazing time. Glenn CApril 7, 2025Verified A great way to see the Bay Excellent staff and thoughtful service. A very pleasant experience all around. Thanks to Chef Nam, Chi, Karen and Dug for looking after us so well!! Amir HApril 1, 2025Verified Was a fantastic experience, absolutely perfect service and wonderful staff.Food was excellent, all on time. Was an amazing 2 nights, excellent food, amazing staff.Beautiful places to visit.The facilities, the rooms the decks , the whole boat was very clean and tidy.The scenery is magnificent.We loved it Eric MMarch 31, 2025Verified Treat yourself ! From on time and safe transport to being - well - pampered, while on board, this really was a fantastic trip. The staff made sure we had a good programme of activities without being rushed and the vessel itself felt like stepping back in time. My wife and I both remembered this must be a bit what it was like to be a guest on the RoyalYacht Britannia ! Excellent food and drinks choice. Weather cold but this more than made up for that. Thoroughly recommended if you want personal touch in a traditional vessel (and to avoid the mass market, buffet and shuttle water bus service with the bigger boats) Chris dFebruary 10, 2025Verified Memorable Ha Long Bay cruise during a special occasion We had a wonderful, memorable and relaxing 3 days/2 nights Ha Long Bay tour on the Emperor Cruise boat. We highly recommend this boat if you have a little bit of wiggle room in your budget as this boat only has 10 rooms and so you would feel less congested with the few guests on board. This boat is very luxurious and the service from the staff is very personal and superb. They would take excellent care of you and are very diligent about your special requests.We surprised my wife by requesting before hand during the booking process that it was going to be her birthday when we board and we wanted a small celebration with cake and the staff singing the happy birthday song to her after dinner.However they turned the evening into a wonderful memory and occasion as they set up our dinner on the upper deck with just me and my wife. The other guests were at the main dining area on the lower level and we were by ourselves on the upper level. They had a wonderful set up for us with our very own butler/server.After dinner the staff surprised my wife when the dining crew including the chef and the captain of the ship all went up to our table to sing and wish her a happy birthday and presented her with a bouquet of roses and a large cake. My wife cried tears of joy during that occasion. The crew made the event extra special. The cake was so good, we took the leftover cake back to our room and proceeded to consume it over the 3 days we were on this ship.We very highly recommend the Emperor cruise boat and its wonderful staff for helping us celebrate my wife's birthday and for the wonderful service that they provided throughout the journey.