




Indochine Grand Cruise
Launched in Jan 2025, the Indochine Grand Cruise will be Indochina Sails’s 2nd luxury cruise ship in Lan Ha Bay, featuring a unique design, fresh experiences, and fabulous amenities such as a sky deck, mini golf course, jacuzzi pool, etc.
Indochine Grand captures the same timeless colonial beauty on a more intimate scale, offering an enchanting journey that reflects the essence of Indochine art. This high-class ship features 32 luxurious cabins with private balconies, and high-quality materials and is adorned with exquisite handcrafted artistic accents.
Cabins & Suites

Junior Suite
Junior Suite
- Free cancellation
- All board - meals included
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The Suite
The Suite
- Free cancellation
- All board - meals included
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Executive Suite
Executive Suite
- Free cancellation
- All board - meals included
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President Suite
President Suite
- Free cancellation
- All board - meals included
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Booking Policy
- Welcome Drink
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
- Luxury en-suite Bathroom
- 1 Vietnamese Lunch and Dinner (2 Vietnamese Lunch and Dinner for 3 Days 2 Nights)
- 1 International Breakfast (2 International Breakfast for 3 Days 2 Nights)
- Kayak/Sampan Boat
- Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges
- Airfares, Car Transfers and Hotels
- Visa Arrangements
- Beauty Spa Services and Massage
- Beverages
- Tips and Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Surcharge for the difference in fare if the ticket price increases in accordance with the Bay management board's regulations since the contract was sent
- The FOC Rate for children under 5 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults (No extra Mattress/ No extra bed)
- The Child Rate for children from 5 to 11 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults (No extra Mattress/ No extra bed)
- Only 1 (one) child under 5 years traveling with 2 (two) adults is allowed for FOC per group
- More than 15 days prior to check-in: FREE of charge
- From 15 to 10 days prior to check-in: 50% of total rates
- From 9 to 3 days prior to check-in: 75% of total rates
- Less than 72 hours prior to check-in: 100% of total rates
- No-Show: 100% of total rates
If the cancellation be announced by the Management Board of Halong Bay, depend on the timing of the cancellation, following policies will be applied:
- Before departure from Hanoi to Halong Bay (none of the services has been used): 100% refund.
- During the trip (some services have been used: transfer, lunch, day trip, hotel in Halong, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
- The trip be cut down from 2 nights to 1 night, tourists will be charged a 2 days/1 night trip, plus other used services, the rest will be refunded.
- The final cost will be confirmed by your consultant via email. In all cases, please contact us directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you with all of our best!
Cruise Itinerary
8:00 - 8:30 | Pick-up time
If you book the transfer service (extra fee needed), be ready at your hotel in Hanoi and get picked up for your trip to Halong Bay.
11:45 - 12:00 | Check in & Embark
We arrive at No.22 Tuan Chau Harbor to do the check-in process, then you will board the Indochine Grand Cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink, and receive a cruise briefing and safety instructions.
Later, check in your cabin and then have a warm lunch, while the cruise ship slowly navigates among the majestic limestone mountains in Lan Ha Bay.
Visit Dark & Bright Cave
In the afternoon, the ship takes passengers to visit the Dark & Bright Cave, known for its stunning limestone structure and its interesting natural habitat.
The best way to explore this place is by kayaking or having a bamboo sampan sailed by local people through the cave so you can relax and enjoy the quiet and natural scenery.
Join kayaking activity to explore Dark & Bright Cave
Free time
Later, guests return to the ship to enjoy swimming in the clear emerald water of the bay. Then, Indochine Cruise departs and cruises for about 30 minutes to anchor overnight.
You can attend the Fruit & Vegetable Carving Lesson led by the Head Chef. During the lesson, the chef will carve fruits and vegetables, showing the guests how we decorate and make some traditional Vietnamese food.
Dinner - Leisure time
In the evening, dinner is served in the restaurant on the 2nd deck. Afterward, indulge in evening activities such as board games like cards or Parcheesi, and try squid fishing,...
Morning Warm-up
Wake up and recharge your energy with some coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries. Enjoying a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck is also great for being active for the day.
Have a trip to Trung Trang Cave
Today, we will have an interesting trip to Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island. You will stroll through the lush forest and walk on 100-step stairs to reach the cave. Get inside, you can admire the fascinating view of sparkling stalactites & stalagmites.
Visit the fascinating Trung Trang Cave
Check out - Brunch time
Afterward, travelers return to the cruise ship and check out at around 9:00. Please collect all of your belongings from the cabins and leave heavy luggage outside.
Later, enjoy a tasty brunch in the dining room. Bills (if any) can be settled after that. Feel free to relax on the sundeck or in the restaurant and enjoy the scenery as we approach the pier.
11:00 | Disembark
Arrive at Tuan Chau port, get off board, and relax inside the pier building while waiting for your return transportation (book with an extra fee).
14:00 - 14:30 | Arrive at hotel in Hanoi
8:00 - 8:30 | Travel from Hanoi
If you book the transfer service (extra fee needed), wait for your driver at the hotel and travel to Halong Bay via highway.
11:45 - 12:00 | Embark at Tuan Chau Pier
Upon arrival at the pier, guests will check in at the waiting lounge and then transfer to IndoChine Grand. Get a welcome drink, a cruise briefing, and safety instructions before having lunch in the restaurant.
Explore Dark & Bright Cave
The ship takes visitors to the Dark and Bright Cave, which has spectacular limestone structures and a unique natural habitat. Let’s go kayaking or in a bamboo sampan driven by locals down the cave, where you will spend most of your time relaxing and enjoying the calm and natural surroundings.
After the cave tour, return to Indochine Grand Cruise and enjoy swimming in the bay.
Onboard Activities
We start to depart and cruise for around 30 minutes before anchoring overnight. You can attend the Fruit & Vegetable Carving class, guided by the Head Chef, and learn how to decorate and prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes.
Take part in a Vietnamese cooking class
Evening Activities
Get to the restaurant on board and enjoy a flavorful meal.
Then, you can play board games such as cards and Parcheesi. Additionally, guests may participate in squid fishing on the boat with the crew's assistance.
Morning Activities
You may get up early to watch the spectacular dawn and participate in a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck. Later, prepare for the day with breakfast at the restaurant.
To embark on an authentic short adventure, you will transfer from the luxurious Indochine Grand Cruise to a local boutique day boat for an unforgettable trip.
Viet Hai Village excursion
The first destination for today is Viet Hai village, where we will walk around the idyllic enclave and see the residents' fabulously rustic homes. We then ride bicycles or electric carts down village paths to enjoy some of Cat Ba Island's stunning landscape.
Fun cycling trip in Viet Hai Village
Lunchtime - Leisure
Around noon, you will return to the day boat for lunch and relax. Then, you can choose to swim or kayak around the imposing islands to explore the beauty and hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay.
Relax on board
Afterward, we return to Indochine Grand Cruise and unwind onboard as we sail to the overnight anchorage. Feel free to swim in the pool, drink at the bar, or attend the Fruit & Vegetable Carving Lesson.
Enjoy Dinner - Nighttime activities
It's time for dinner at the restaurant, where you'll be served a deluxe meal. After that, reward yourself with a wide range of beverages at the bar, unwind with massage services, or go squid fishing...
Tai Chi - Have Breakfast
Wake up, enjoy the fresh air, and then you can join the Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck. Later, have a cup of tea or coffee while watching the beauty of Lan Ha Bay, followed by a small breakfast buffet.
Discover Trung Trang Cave
Today's excursion brings you to the majestic Trung Trang Cave. Navigate through the deep forest, visitors can admire the wild nature outside and the magnificent rock formations inside the cave.
Outstanding stalactites inside Trung Trang Cave
Check out - Brunch time
We return to Indochine Grand Cruise after the cave trip and check out of your cabin at around 9:30. Later, brunch will be served in the restaurant as the ship cruises back to the mainland.
11:00 | Disembark
You get on the transfer ship and move back to Tuan Chau Port. Get off board and wait for your transportation (book with an extra fee) at the waiting lounge.
14:00 - 14:30 | Back to your hotel in Hanoi
Customer reviews
Classic Indochinese Style – The design style on board is truly captivating. Every corner is imbued with classic beauty and sophistication.
The services, staff, food, and activities were all good. One of the best cruises we've had. Highly recommend.
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