8.00 - 8:30 Pick up from Hanoi transfer to Halong Bay by shuttle bus or private car (transportation is NOT INCLUDED in cabin price). Drive to Halong City through the paddy fields in the Red River Delta.10.00 Stopover on the way for refreshments12.00-12.30 Arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf – Break and photo opportunities at Glory Cruises Marina Private Lounge, enjoy Welcome Drink12.30 Transfer by tender to the boat, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.13.00-13.30 Check in and begin cruise. Enjoy deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Lunch is served while the cruising through the bay.15.00 Visit exciting Ba Hang fishing village, the village is free from busy roads and streets, electric lights, houses and high rise buildings. Instead, there are only herds of little boats and rafts. You will have the chance to discover the traditional culture and customs of the fishermen. Enjoy kayaking, relaxing on the cruise.

16.00 Return to the boat and join cooking class by Glory Cruise’s Chef.

16.30 Time for relaxing on boat.

17.00 Enjoy swimming on Soi Sim beach, If the weather permits, you can reach on the top of Soi Sim beach to have a panorama view of Halong Bay.

19.00 Dinner - Deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Dinner

21.00 Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar. Watching movies and many sorts of Vietnam cultural films. Relaxing and spending a romantic night on Glory Cruise’s music. Playing cards, chess are available, reading magazines in room and dining room. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing & fishing from the boat.

21.00 – 23.00 Happy Hour! Buy two drinks- get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)

23.00 End of Program for Day One.

06.30 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.07.00 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes).07.45 Transfer by tender to the Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat. Proper shoes are highly recommended09.15 Back to the cruise by tender, then check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay10.00 Buffet brunch (breakfast/lunch) or A-la-carte Menu while cruising back through Halong Bay to the pier. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.11.45 Transfer by tender to the pier. Time to say goodbye to the crew

12.00-12.30Return from Halong to Hanoi by shuttle bus.

14.00Stopover in Hai Duong province to visit a ceramics workshop

16.00-17.00Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip.