Halong Bay Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch by Diamond Era Cruise

Proudly standing as the newest and most luxurious 5-star cruise on Ha Long Bay, The cruise officially set sail in 2025, marking a new era of opulent voyages through this world-renowned natural wonder.

The restaurant's design provides a luxurious and private ambiance, ensuring you enjoy a delicious meal in a sophisticated setting.

Our two restaurant systems are designed with spacious layouts, ensuring that whether you are dining solo, as a couple, or with a large group, you will be seated at a private and cozy table.

With luxurious interior design and colors, and privately arranged dining tables, guests have a comfortable space to both enjoy the seafood lunch and admire the beautiful mountain scenery of Ha Long Ba

Buffet lunch with fresh seafood items such as steamed prawns (or shrimp), stir-fried squid, grilled oysters with scallion oil, and clams, are among the delicious and delightful seafood dishes

The onboard jacuzzi offers you an extra option for relaxation; you can either swim at Ti Top Beach or unwind in the jacuzzi while enjoying the beautiful scenery from the cruise.

Should your journey begin in Hanoi, you can relax knowing we offer complimentary same-day round-trip transfers using our system of new-generation, smooth, and roomy limousine vans and buses

Our new-generation 2025 bus is definitely worth considering—it's modern, exceptionally smooth, comfortable, safe, and budget-friendly.

Indian Vegetarian meals are served à la carte (or by set menu) at private tables, specifically provided upon request, especially for our Indian guests.

Enjoy the million-dollar view, watch the stunning Halong Bay sunset with your darling aboard a luxurious cruise ship

Enjoy a light afternoon tea party on board as we cruise back to the harbor. With music, pastries, tea, and fresh fruits, this is the perfect time for you to rest, relax, and socialize before arriving

In addition to the seafood buffet and the fusion of Asian-European dishes, We also serves vegetarian meals for vegetarians.

Duration11h - 12h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Halong Bay aboard the Diamond Era, a 5-star luxury cruise featuring an elegant, modern design. Our 6-hour "Route 2" itinerary is designed to provide a complete and unforgettable world heritage experience.

The vessel accommodates up to 130 passengers and boasts two spacious restaurants, a sundeck for sunbathing, and an onboard Jacuzzi. Enjoy a premium journey starting with a round-trip Limousine transfer via the high-speed expressway. Your package includes a diverse buffet lunch featuring seafood, Vietnamese specialties, and vegetarian options. All entrance fees for Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island, as well as kayaking, a sunset party, and the services of an enthusiastic English-speaking guide, are fully included.

Options

Departure from Ha Long Bay

Luxury cruise, worth service
Duration: 6 hours: Visiting Sung Sot cave, Titop island, Luon cave, kayaking/ bamboo boat, Sunset party on boat
Buffet lunch on board
No transfer pick up service
Meeting point: : 11:20 am, we will meet at Tuan Chau marina harbor. Customers come inside the check in house and meet cruise staff.

Package with Indian Set Menu

Package departure from Ha Noi : This package from Hanoi by shuttle bus and special Indian set menu lunch.
Other activities are same and join with group.
Duration: 12 hours: Still pick up and drop off in Ha Noi and follow same information on Tour Description
Indian Set Menu Lunch onboard: In addition to Vietnamese vegetarian dishes, Customers can also enjoy delicious Indian cuisine.
Discovering Ha Long Bay: Will have 6 hours to discover Ha Long beauties route 2, famous destinations and worth money
Modern shuttle bus: If customer wanna upgrade from shuttle bus to limousine bus, will inform us to pay extra 5 usd ( 120.000 vnd) to upgrade.
Pickup included

From Ha Noi by Limousine bus

Luxury cruise, worth service
Duration: 13 hours: Visiting Sung Sot cave, Titop island, Luon cave, kayaking/ bamboo boat, Sunset party on boat
Buffet lunch on board
Limousine bus: Luxury limousine bus with 18, 23, and 31 seats with AC. These vehicles are comfortable seating, an exceptionally smooth ride.
Pickup included

From Ha Noi by Shuttle bus

Luxury cruise, worth service
Duration: 13 hours: Visiting Sung Sot cave, Titop island, Luon cave, kayaking/ bamboo boat, Sunset party on boat
Buffet lunch on board
Shuttle bus: A new-generation 31-seater bus that is spacious, smooth-riding, and equipped with powerful air conditioning.
Pickup included

What's included

Welcome drink upon boarding
Kayaking or bamboo boat excursion fees
Round-trip transfer from Hanoi (If option is selected)
In transfer vehicle
English-speaking professional guide
Access to onboard Jacuzzi pool and sundeck
Onboard sunset party (tea, cakes, fruit, music)
Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island
Buffet lunch with more 35 dishes with Vietnamese cuisine, Western food, Seafood, Vegetarian option

Beverages
Gratuities
Personal Expenses
Holiday surcharge: 1st,2nd,3rd on Lunar New Year (8 usd per person)
Hotel pickup outside Hanoi Old Quarter

What to expect

Old Quarter
45m · Admission ticket included

7:45-8:20 Hotel pick up ( Hotels are located in Hanoi Old Quarter)
Our English-speaking tour guide will pick guests up from other hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter
The estimated pick up time will be informed to the customers before departure date via WhatsApp number.
Note that:
With some hotels in Old Quarter were blocked and not permitted car to enter. Our guide will text customer to meet at the nearest place before the depature date.
If outside Old Quarter, will be at meeting point Hanoi Opera House at 8:20am
Hai Duong
2h 30m

10:30 – Short Lavatory Break
Quick rest stop halfway to stretch your legs or take a quick snack in case you missed the breakfast.
You will have 15 minutes for toilet and rest.
Halong Bay
1h 30m

11:45 Boarding The Cruise – Check In Time.
The bus will arrive at Halong Tuan Chau Marina Port, reach our pier, where our welcoming staff will be waiting for your arrival with a big smile.
Welcome drink will be served while the captain introduces the cruise briefing and instruction.

12:00 – 13:00 – Lunch On Board
The cruise departs for a joyful journey to discover the beauty of the world heritage Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you will have chance to pass through the grandeur of the legendary bay with thousands of limestone islands such as: Dog Rock, Duck Rock and especially Thumb Rock – a beautiful limestone islet rising from sea water in the shape of a giant thumb. Mother Nature has put Thumb Rock here to send a message of goodness to every passenger cruising in the ancient bay.
Have a Huge – Buffet lunch with variety of dishes including Seafood – Vietnamese Food and International Food.
Sung Sot Cave
1h · Admission ticket included

Explore Surprising Cave ( Sung Sot Cave )
Stop at Bo Hon Island. Our tour guide will take you to Sung Sot Cave/Surprising Cave, the largest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. After about 200 steps under the forest canopy, the entrance of the cave shows up. A paradise of appear in front of you. You will discover the cave in about 45 minutes before getting back to the cruise
(For other tourists who can’t walk much, you can stay on cruise, chilling out on the sundeck).
Hang Luon Cave
1h · Admission ticket included

Visit Luon Cave
Then do kayaking or a bamboo boat in Luon cave and discover the beautiful lagoon. The most interesting outdoor activity.
Ti Top Island
1h · Admission ticket included

Titop Island – Titop Beach – Titop Mountian – Swimming – Hiking
Stop at Titop Island. One this small island, you can climb halfway up the mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay. Looking down from high above gives you a wonderful sensation; at the same time offers you a spectacular view of every corner of the bay.
Relaxing on the little white sand beach, go swimming or just stay on the boat and relax. So take a few moments to reflect on the beauty of this natural wonder of the world.
Tuan Chau Island
1h

Cruising back to the port. You will have a lot of time for enjoying sunset party with tea, cakes, sunbathing on the upper deck with music and enjoying great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery.
Old Quarter
3h · Admission ticket included

18:00 - 18:15 Get on the bus
Get on the bus to back to Hanoi by Expressway, have a short break fro 20-30 miniutes.
21:00-21:30 Arrive to Hanoi. Our driver will drop you off at your hotel in the Old Quarter or meeting point.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please wait in front of the Hanoi Opera House for your pickup. Please provide your phone number or email so we can WhatsApp you the vehicle and guide details. Our guide will call you upon arrival at 8:30 AM. Please be at the meeting point 5 to 10 minutes early.

End point

Please wait in front of the Hanoi Opera House for your pickup. Please provide your phone number or email so we can WhatsApp you the vehicle and guide details. Our guide will call you upon arrival at 8:30 AM. Please be at the meeting point 5 to 10 minutes early.

Pickup details

Please provide a valid phone number (WhatsApp, KakaoTalk, or LINE) with your booking confirmation so our team can share real-time updates. If you have selected the Halong Bay departure option, please meet us at Tuan Chau Marina between 11:15 AM and 11:20 AM. For those departing from Hanoi, complimentary hotel pickup is available for guests staying in the Old Quarter (Hoan Kiem District) between 7:45 AM and 8:20 AM.

If your hotel is located outside this area, please meet us at the Hanoi Opera House at 8:20 AM. Please note that pickup times may be slightly delayed due to local traffic conditions, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation.

Due to the hotel location, some stress were blocked by Police so we will inform customer move to the nearest place to pick up. Customer kindly cooperating!

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children aged 9+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Free for children aged 0-4 as long as they will not occupy separate seats
Two paying adults may bring one child aged 0–4. A child ticket is required for each additional child
Child age will based on the birth year not date of birth

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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