Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong — 3D/2N Emperor Hideaway Cruise
Emperor Hideaway · 3 days / 2 nights on Hạ Long Bay aboard a 10-suite 5★ boutique cruise with butler service · a full extra day to cruise deeper into the quieter parts of the bay · kayaking, bamboo-boat cave discovery, squid fishing · 7 meals · embark & disembark Tuần Châu Port · transfer from Hanoi NOT bundled.
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Emperor Hideaway · 3 days / 2 nights on Hạ Long Bay aboard a 10-suite 5★ boutique cruise with butler service · a full extra day to cruise deeper into the quieter parts of the bay · kayaking, bamboo-boat cave discovery, squid fishing · 7 meals · embark & disembark Tuần Châu Port · transfer from Hanoi NOT bundled.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Hanoi → Tuần Châu Port → Hạ Long Bay
Meeting point / hotel pick-up (optional shuttle)
Transfer to Tuần Châu International Cruises Port. ⚠ Transfer NOT included in the cabin rate.
Tender → board · welcome drink · check-in
Welcome lounge, tender to the boat, briefing and check-in to your suite with butler service.
Lunch at Can Chanh Palace Royal Restaurant
Cruise the limestone scenery of Halong Bay.
Kayaking & swimming
Kayak or swim among the karst islands.
Cooking class · Happy Hour · sunset
Sunset over the bay.
Dinner on board
Fine dining · evening bar / squid fishing / movie.
A full day deeper in Hạ Long Bay
Tai chi / Vovinam on the sundeck
Followed by coffee, tea and pastries.
Full breakfast at the Royal Restaurant
Cruise deeper into the quieter parts of the bay
A full day exploring the less-visited corners of Halong Bay — kayaking, swimming and time among the karsts.
Lunch on board · afternoon kayak & swim
If weather and tide permit.
Sunset + cooking class
Cocktails and a cooking demonstration as the sky changes.
Fine-dining dinner
Hạ Long Bay → Tuần Châu Port → Hanoi
Tai chi / Vovinam on the sundeck
Light breakfast
Bamboo boat · cave discovery
Glide by bamboo boat to discover a cave.
Return · check-out
Brunch while cruising back
Return to Tuần Châu Port · disembark
Optional shuttle to Hanoi · drop-off 14:00–14:30.
⚓ Embark / Disembark ports
Tuan Chau International Marina Port
📍 Tuần Châu Island · Hạ Long City · Quảng Ninh
~2.5h drive from Hanoi (165 km) · luggage storage available · meet-and-greet at gate · 11:30 boarding standard
- ✓ luggage_storage
- ✓ cafe
- ✓ atm
- ✓ wifi
🗺 Route map
Day 1 mirrors the Emperor Experience (Tuần Châu Port → Halong Bay · lunch · kayaking · cooking class · dinner). Day 2 is a full day cruising deeper into the quieter parts of the bay — more kayaking, swimming and time among the karsts, with a cooking class at sunset and fine-dining dinner. Day 3 returns via a bamboo-boat cave discovery and brunch back to Tuần Châu Port.
Getting to the pier
| Vehicle class | Pax | Duration | Per-pax USD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shuttle bus (shared) | 16 | ~2.5h | $18 | Scheduled pickup · shared with other guests |
| Thaco Limousine (9-seater) | 6-7 | ~2.5h | $32 | Reclining seats · individual A/C |
| D-Car VIP (Mercedes 9-seater) | 6-7 | ~2.5h | $45 | Premium · water/wifi · child seat avail |
| D-Car Luxury (private 4-seater) | 1-4 | ~2.5h | $68/car | Sole-use · flexible departure |
| Private sedan (3-seater) | 1-3 | ~2.5h | $52/car | Door-to-door · meet-and-greet |
✓ What's included & not included
✓ Included on board
- ✓ Welcome drinks
- ✓ Complimentary mineral water, tea & coffee onboard
- ✓ Suite with full ocean view (private balcony & Jacuzzi bathtub except Hanoi/Saigon)
- ✓ Flowers, fruit & snacks
- ✓ 7 meals onboard (2 lunch · 2 dinner · 2 breakfast · 1 brunch)
- ✓ A full extra day cruising deeper into Halong Bay
- ✓ Activities — squid fishing, bamboo boat, kayaking, cave discovery
- ✓ Floating art gallery · cooking class · use of gym
- ✓ Kids' fun club & library · Vovinam session
- ✓ All sightseeing tickets
- ✓ Service charges & government tax
✗ Not included
- ✗ Hotel-to-pier transfer (Shared Limousine 475,000 VND/person/way · Private Limousine 6,700,000 VND/car round-trip)
- ✗ Accommodation pre- and post-cruise
- ✗ Air fares to/from Noi Bai (Hanoi) or Cat Bi (Hai Phong)
- ✗ Personal expenses
- ✗ Visa arrangements
- ✗ Massage & beverage expense
- ✗ Fuel surcharge (if any)
- ✗ Anything not listed in the inclusions
📅 Departure schedule
| recurring days | Daily · pick-up 08:00–08:30 Hanoi · return 14:00–14:30 |
| seasonal closures | Embarking/disembarking times may change with weather and the cruise operation condition. |
| booking lead time days | 7 |
👶 Children policy
| Age band | Pricing rule | % of adult | Sharing | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5 | foc | – | 1st child under 5 sharing bed with parents = free · 2nd child under 5 = 40% of adult | – |
| 5-11 | percent_of_adult | 70% | 70% of adult · −700,000 VND if sharing bed with parents · max 2 children 5-11 per cabin | – |
| 12+ | percent_of_adult | 90% | 12+ / extra adult = 90% of adult · extra bed included | – |
📋 Cancellation policy
| Group size | Time window | Penalty | Late arrival clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIT (1-3 cabins) | ≥31 days | 0% | – |
| FIT (1-3 cabins) | 16-30 days | 30% | – |
| FIT (1-3 cabins) | 8-15 days | 50% | – |
| FIT (1-3 cabins) | 4-7 days | 70% | – |
| FIT (1-3 cabins) | 0-3 days / no-show | 100% | – |
| GIT (4+ cabins) | >120 days | 0% | – |
| GIT (4+ cabins) | 90-119 days | 25% | – |
| GIT (4+ cabins) | 60-89 days | 50% | – |
| GIT (4+ cabins) | 45-59 days | 75% | – |
| GIT (4+ cabins) | 31-44 days | 10% | – |
| GIT (4+ cabins) | 16-30 days | 50% | – |
| GIT (4+ cabins) | 8-15 days | 80% | – |
+2 more rules · WhatsApp Robert for full matrix
🌧 Weather recovery tiers
| Scenario | Recovery | Re-book window |
|---|---|---|
| Bay closed BEFORE departure (Halong Mgmt Authority) | 100% refund OR rebook 3 months | 90 days |
| Trip cut short MID-cruise | Pro-rated refund + rebook window | 90 days |
| Itinerary changed (cave skipped) | Captain discretion · safety-first · no refund typical | — |
| Guest cancels for weather forecast | Standard cancellation matrix applies | — |
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Robert Nguyễn
“Emperor Hideaway (3D2N) is my pick for honeymooners — the full second day deeper in the bay is where the boutique boat earns its name, away from the day-trip crowds. WhatsApp me your dates and party size.”