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Starlight Cruise 3 Days 2 night

Starlight Cruise Experience

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscape of Halong Bay with our classic traditional junk cruise.

Halong Bay • Sung Sot Cave • Titop Island | 4.9 (1,320 reviews)

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Adults Age 12+
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Children Age 2-11
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Starlight Cruise 3 Days 2 night

Starlight Cruise Experience

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscape of Halong Bay with our classic traditional junk cruise.

Halong Bay • Sung Sot Cave • Titop Island | 4.9 (1,320 reviews)
2 Days 1 Night
Traditional Junk
20 Cabins
Full Meals
4.9 (1,320 reviews)

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Adults Age 12+
2
Children Age 2-11
0
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Starlight Cruise Journey

Itinerary Overview

Experience Halong Bay with more space, comfort and time to enjoy every moment on board with Starlight Cruise. This 3-day journey is designed for travelers who want a more complete experience — combining iconic scenery with a wider range of onboard activities and a more relaxed pace.

With generous cabin space, open sundecks and multiple facilities, your time on the cruise is just as enjoyable as the destinations you visit. Between excursions, you can unwind, take in the views or join onboard activities throughout the day.

Following a well-structured itinerary across Halong Bay, the journey allows you to explore more areas, enjoy longer stops and experience the bay from sunrise to sunset without feeling rushed.

Starlight Cruise offers a balanced experience where space, comfort and activities come together for a truly enjoyable 3-day cruise.

Indochina Design

Classic wooden aesthetics & cozy style

Active Excursions

Kayaking, hiking, cave tours & Tai Chi

Hanoi Transfer

Limousine shuttle pick up service

Chronological Details

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Hanoi - Halong Bay - Luon Cave - Titop Island

08:00 - 08:30

Hotel Pick up (Hanoi)

Optional luxury limousine bus picks you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for a comfortable journey to Halong Bay via the express highway (approx. 2.5 hours).

Limousine transfer service
12:15 - 12:30

Boarding & Welcome

Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor. Transfer by tender to Oriental Sails. Sip a refreshing welcome drink while receiving a safety briefing and itinerary overview from the cruise manager, followed by cabin check-in.

Boarding Oriental Sails
13:00 - 14:00

Lunch on Board

Enjoy a delicious lunch in the restaurant featuring fresh local seafood and Vietnamese specialty dishes, as the vessel sails deeper into the scenic parts of Halong Bay.

Restaurant lunch dining
15:00 - 16:30

Luon Cave & Titop Island

Go kayaking or ride on a bamboo boat rowed by locals through the low archway of Luon Cave into a hidden lagoon. Afterwards, visit Titop Island to relax on the sandy beach, swim, or hike up to the peak for 360-degree views.

Kayaking near karst rocks
18:00 - 19:00

Sunset Party & Cooking Class

Head up to the sundeck for a sunset party with complimentary fruits and drinks. Attend a brief cooking demonstration to learn the art of preparing traditional Vietnamese fresh spring rolls.

Spring roll cooking class
19:30 - 21:00

Gourmet Dinner

Savor a luxurious set menu dinner in the dining room, prepared by our talented onboard chef using fresh and locally sourced ingredients.

Dinner dish presentation
21:00 - 23:00

Evening Activities

Relax at the bar, join the crew for squid fishing on the deck, play board games, or retire to your comfortable cabin for a peaceful sleep.

Cozy evening cabin interior
Day 2

Sung Sot Cave - Tuan Chau - Hanoi

06:30 - 07:00

Tai Chi on Sundeck

Start your morning early with an energizing Tai Chi session on the spacious sundeck, surrounded by the calm morning mist of the bay.

Tai Chi session on deck
07:00 - 07:45

Light Breakfast

Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, milk, juices, and pastries served in the dining room before heading out for the morning cave excursion.

Morning breakfast setup
08:00 - 09:00

Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave

Disembark to explore Sung Sot Cave, the largest and most magnificent cavern in Halong Bay. Marvel at the dramatic stalactites and stalagmites illuminated in colorful lights inside the cavernous chambers.

Sung Sot Cave Halong Bay
09:30 - 10:00

Checkout & Settlement

Return to the cruise. Pack your luggage, check out of your cabin, and settle any outstanding bar or massage bills at the reception desk.

Cabin cleanup checkout
10:00 - 11:00

Brunch Buffet

Savor a hearty brunch buffet in the restaurant as the ship charts its return course toward the harbor, passing by the unique islet formations.

Buffet brunch service
11:30 - 12:00

Disembarkation

Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina. Board the transfer vehicle (if booked) to head back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi around 14:30. End of services.

Cruises at harbor marina

What's Included

  • + Lounge at Ha Long International Cruise Port
  • + Welcome drink
  • + Meals on-board as mention in itinerary B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
  • + Sunrise Tai-chi demonstration
  • + Entrance fees, taxes and service charge
  • + Cooking class 1time/trip
  • + Kayaking on Day 2
  • + Visiting Pearl Farm Museum
  • + Bamboo Rowing Boat or Kayaking on Day 3
  • + Swimming in Titov Beach and Ba Trai Dao beach
  • + Luxury accommodation with A/C, bath-tub Jacuzzi & shower, mini bar
  • + Happy hour buy two get one free
  • + Mini bar lounge on sundeck
  • + Mineral water is free from Water Dispenser at every corridors
  • + Squid fishing or Karaoke till 22h00
  • + Internet on boat
  • + Customer service assistant

What's Not Included

  • – Drinks
  • – Transportation Ha Noi – Ha Long – Ha Noi by shuttle bus or private bus
  • – Private dinner (in cabin, on sundeck, in wine cellar, etc.) with service charge of 12$/pax
  • – Food for babies under 6 years old (count on year of birth)
  • – Travel personal insurance

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4.9
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"The 2 Days 1 Night itinerary is perfectly paced! We saw all the highlights, Sung Sot cave is outstanding and climbing Titop was worth the view. Highly recommended!"
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Sarah Jenkins United Kingdom • May 2026

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