Nostalgia Cruise

Floating on the emerald waters of Lan Ha Bay, Nostalgia Cruises brings passengers back to the previous centuries, where they have a chance to immerse in the magnificent historic architecture of Vietnam. The cruise ship is one of a kind as it is perfectly designed to reconstruct the history of the Nguyen Dynasty and its royal architecture.
On the magnificent Nostalgia, guests can enjoy the most authentic traditional experience while travelling back to the ancient time in our unique, special patterned and limited suites.

DAY 01: 2days/1night package tour in Lan Ha bay with Nostalgia Cruise: HANOI – TUAN CHAU ISLAND – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY (Lunch & Dinner)

08:00 – 08:30: Luxury van picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

11:00 – 11:30: Arriving at Lot 33 – Tuan Chau Marina – have check-in procedures at the waiting lounge while having a welcoming special tea.

11:45 – 12:00: Transfer to Nostalgia Cruise by speed boat. Enjoy a welcome drink at the restaurant while receiving a cruise briefing and safety instructions for your trip.

12:45 – 13:00: Lunch will be served while Nostalgia disembark into Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

15:00 – 15:30: Visit Ao Ech – a “little paradise” tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Kayaking through the calm, emerald waters of Ao Ech offers a peaceful and unforgettable experience, allowing you to explore hidden corners surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and pristine nature.

17:00: Back to the boat. Nostalgia Cruise anchors for an overnight stay at Tra Bau of Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a nice swim in the green, emerald water.

18:00 – 18:15: On board, you may participate in a cooking demonstration where we cook traditional Vietnamese food. Enjoy Happy Hour (buy one, get one free) at the bar while watching the sunset over the bay.

19:15 – 19:30: Savour a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in the restaurant: elegant French neoclassical style mixed with traditional oriental touches.

21:00 – 21:30: It is time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay. Our bar on the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or play some board games in the restaurant.

DAY 02: 2days/1night package tour in Lan Ha bay with Nostalgia Cruise: LAN HA BAY – HALONG BAY – HANOI (Breakfast & Lunch)

06:00 – 06:30: Enjoy theTai Chi session on the sundeck with Nostalgia Cruise team.

06:45 – 7:00: We will be serving a light breakfast. Upon completing breakfast we continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area.

07:15 – 07:30: We progress to Trung Trang Cave by bus on Cat Ba Island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao Forest around the cave. Trung Trang cave located in Trung Trang Valley, which is 15km away from the northwest of Cat Ba town. The cave is 300m long through the mountain, possessing a mysterious beauty due to the geological tectonics in million years along with many historical vestiges. The cave has many stalactites with different shapes that stimulate human imagination and amaze visitors.

09:45 – 10:00: Nostalgia Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.

10:00 – 10:30: Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.

11:00 – 11:45: We bid farewell at Tuan Chau port, this is the end of the program.

14: 30 – 15:00: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip!

* Please note that the itinerary may be subject to change without prior notice.

DAY 01: 3days/2nights package tour in Lan Ha bay with Nostalgia Cruise: HANOI – TUAN CHAU ISLAND – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY (Lunch & Dinner)

08:00 – 08:30: Luxury van picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

11:00 – 11:30: Arriving at Lot 33 – Tuan Chau Marina – have check-in procedures at the waiting lounge while having a welcoming special tea.

11:45 – 12:00: Transfer to Nostalgia Cruise by speed boat. Enjoy a welcome drink at the restaurant while receiving a cruise briefing and safety instructions for your trip.

12:45 – 13:00: Lunch will be served while Nostalgia disembark into Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

15:00 – 15:30: Visit Ao Ech – a “little paradise” tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Kayaking through the calm, emerald waters of Ao Ech offers a peaceful and unforgettable experience, allowing you to explore hidden corners surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and pristine nature.

17:00: Back to the boat. Nostalgia Cruise anchors for an overnight stay at Tra Bau of Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a nice swim in the green, emerald water.

18:00 – 18:15: On board, you may participate in a cooking demonstration where we cook traditional Vietnamese food. Enjoy Happy Hour (buy one, get one free) at the bar while watching the sunset over the bay.

19:15 – 19:30: Savour a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in the restaurant: elegant French neoclassical style mixed with traditional oriental touches.

21:00 – 21:30: It is time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay. Our bar on the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or play some board games in the restaurant.

DAY 02: 3days/2nights package tour in Lan Ha bay with Nostalgia Cruise: LAN HA BAY – CAT BA ISLAND (Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner)

06:00 – 6:30: The day starts early onboard Nostalgia Cruises with Tai Chi session on the sundeck.

06:45 – 7:00: Breakfast is served in the dining room with morning view of the bay’s landscape. We then continue our journey.

7:45 – 8:00: Transfer to the day boat to visit Viet Hai village. You will take a bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost). Enjoy stunning scenery of Vietnamese farmers’ rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…Dip your feet into a lake with garra rufa fish which eats away all your daily stress,… See the lives of local people. Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch served on day boat.

13:30 – 14:00: We continue our journey to Dark & Bright Caves – a must-visit destination in Lan Ha Bay! Explore the hidden lagoons by traditional bamboo boat rowed by local people or kayak through the calm waters, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and the bay’s majestic natural beauty.

16:00 – 16:30: Return to Nostalgia Cruises for the second night.

DAY 03: 3days/2nights package tour in Lan Ha bay with Nostalgia Cruise: LAN HA BAY – HALONG BAY – HANOI (Breakfast & Lunch)

06:00 – 06:30: Enjoy theTai Chi session on the sundeck with Nostalgia Cruise team.

06:45 – 7:00: We will be serving a light breakfast. Upon completing breakfast we continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area.

07:15 – 07:30: We progress to Trung Trang Cave by bus on Cat Ba Island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao Forest around the cave. Trung Trang cave located in Trung Trang Valley, which is 15km away from the northwest of Cat Ba town. The cave is 300m long through the mountain, possessing a mysterious beauty due to the geological tectonics in million years along with many historical vestiges. The cave has many stalactites with different shapes that stimulate human imagination and amaze visitors.

09:45 – 10:00: Nostalgia Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.

10:00 – 10:30: Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.

11:00 – 11:45: We bid farewell at Tuan Chau port, this is the end of the program.

14: 30 – 15:00: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip!

* Please note that the itinerary may be subject to change without prior notice.

Price & Booking

The Prices in USD/ Pax/ Nostalgia Cruises Program. The prices are with all included as mention in the tour itinerary| No hidden cost for booking with us. Available from 01/01 To 31/12.