{"id":5801,"date":"2025-01-19T15:45:11","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T08:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/halongdolphin.com\/?p=5801"},"modified":"2026-06-17T15:44:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T08:44:35","slug":"luxury-cruise-with-balcony-small-group-biking-kayaking-tickets-and-meals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/halongdolphin.com\/luxury-cruise-with-balcony-small-group-biking-kayaking-tickets-and-meals\/","title":{"rendered":"Luxury Cruise with Balcony: Small group, biking, kayaking, tickets and meals"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/halongdolphin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SOLU-Media-0787-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Bonita Cruise Overview\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" \/><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A brand new 10-cabin cruise with private balconies \u2013 max 20 guests.<br>Perfect for small groups, offering a great balance between relaxation and adventure.<br>Hosted by a young, friendly team and featuring delicious local food. experience aboard a mordern-style vessel with just 10 spacious cabins with banconies, accommodating with highlight small group. <br>This intimate setting ensures a personalized and authentic journey, ideal for connecting with fellow travelers while enjoying a range of exciting activities such as kayaking, swimming, biking, and a relaxing fish massage.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Departing from Cai Beo Harbour in Lan Ha Bay, located in the southern part of Ha Long Bay, our cruise offers tranquility and space, thanks to fewer tourist boats in the area\u2014most of which are day cruises catering to larger crowds. This allows us to explore the bay at a leisurely pace, away from the crowds.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Savor delicious, locally sourced cuisine, including fresh fish, shrimp, squid, and vegetables, all harvested from the bay. Our carefully crafted itinerary promises excitement and adventure, from kayaking and swimming in the serene waters to cycling through the lush trails of Cat Ba National Park. Unwind with a rejuvenating fish massage, enjoy happy hours, and capture unforgettable moments during the stunning sunrise and sunset from the sundeck.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day 1: Ha Noi \u2013 Cai Beo Harbour \u2013 Lan Ha Bay \u2013 Ha Long Bay (Lunch + Dinner)<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">07h45: You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the highway to the Port (Haiphong) where we arrive at around 11h30.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;11h35: Transfer by tender to the Bonita cruises.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;12h15: We welcome our guests onboard the cruise and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise brief and safety instruction by crew member and Cruise Manager.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5941\" src=\"https:\/\/halongdolphin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SOLU-Media-52-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Bonita Cruise Double Cabin\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\n<figcaption>Double cabin<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5940\" src=\"https:\/\/halongdolphin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SOLU-Media-8126-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Bonita Dinning Room\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\n<figcaption>Dinning Room<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5939\" src=\"https:\/\/halongdolphin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SOLU-Media-8685-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Bonita Swiming Pool\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\n<figcaption>Swimming Pool<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5938\" src=\"https:\/\/halongdolphin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SOLU-Media-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Bonita Cruise Sundesk\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/>\n<figcaption>The cruise sundesk<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>12h30:&nbsp; We have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island \u2013 Coc Ngoi islet \u2013 through Cua Dong to Ba Trai Dao area.<\/p><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/halongdolphin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SOLU-Media-38-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Bonita Cruise Dinning Room\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/>\n<figcaption><em>Lunch time<\/em><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">14h30: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. You can start your journey to visit&nbsp;<strong>Coca Cave<\/strong>&nbsp;and islets by kayaking which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage, enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.<\/p><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/halongdolphin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<figcaption><em>Spactacular Lanha bay from above<\/em>.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">15h30: Just enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal-clear waters of the bay.&nbsp;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">16:45 Returning your Bonita Cruises boat you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam sping-roll. In the early evening the boat has it\u2019s Happy Hour deal.<\/p><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/halongdolphin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/z3980397400089_8777b62e42b89e856ffa3b2a64968fbd-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Return to the cruise to relax and admire the sunset on the sundeck.<\/p><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/halongdolphin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SOLU-Media-9359-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Bonita Cruise Dinning Room\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/>\n<figcaption><em>Chilling with some Cocktails<\/em>.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/halongdolphin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pelican-classic-cooking-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;19h00: Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;21h00: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, enjoy the funny Karaoke time with friends and family. Overnight on&nbsp;our cruises!.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">23h00: End of Day One program.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DAY 2: <strong>Viet Hai Village \u2013 Lan Ha Bay \u2013 Ha Noi (Breakfast + Lunch)<\/strong><\/strong><br>06:00:&nbsp;Begin your new day with taking photos, or enjoy the sunrise from your cabin window or from the sun-deck.<br>07:00 Enjoy a breakfast in the delighted and peaceful beauty of the bay.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">08:30:&nbsp;Transfer to a tender to visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island and hop on a bicycle ride (electric car also available) through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a village nestled in a valley deep in a national park. Meet, visit a traditional house, and greet local inhabitants doing their daily work, see their homes and the village school.<br>Return to Bonita Cruises&nbsp;boat for check-out procedures.<\/p><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/halongdolphin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/278398562_1053300955305538_9039101519710687427_n-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<figcaption><em>Biking in Viet Hai village<\/em><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/halongdolphin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/283002302_1074232846545682_164677159474398844_n-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Enjoying and relaxing with fish massage.<\/em><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10h45: Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful lunch.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;11h45: We return to Cai Beo harbour in the south of Halong bay, where our visitors disembark.<\/p><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/halongdolphin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SOLU-Media-9396-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" \/><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;12h00: We bid farewell at the port, this is the end of the program. We hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;15h45: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. Finish Bonita cruise 2 days 1 night tour.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DESTINATIONS ACTIVITIES<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lan Ha Bay<\/li>\n\n<li>Beo Port<\/li>\n\n<li>Cat Ba Island<\/li>\n\n<li>Beo Floating Fishing Village<\/li>\n\n<li>Ba Trai Dao Beach (Lan Ha Bay)<\/li>\n\n<li>Viet Hai village<\/li>\n\n<li>Kayaking<\/li>\n\n<li>Swimming<\/li>\n\n<li>Fish Massages in Viet Hai Village.<\/li>\n\n<li>Tasting local wine in Viet Hai Village.<\/li>\n\n<li>Cooking class<\/li>\n\n<li>Biking in Viet Hai Village<\/li>\n\n<li>Karaoke at night<\/li>\n\n<li>Squid fishing<\/li><\/ul><figure>\n<iframe title=\"Welcome to Halong Venezia cruises\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s9an45MSxSk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PRICE PER PERSON IN LOW SEASON FROM MAY TO SEPTEMBER<\/strong><\/p><figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>PICK UP<\/td>\n<td>LOW SEASON ( 8 &#8211; 9 )<\/td>\n<td>PRICE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FROM HARBOUR<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>129 $<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FROM HA NOI<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>143 $<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PRICE IN HIGH SEASON FROM OCTOBER TO APRIL<\/strong><\/p><figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>PICK UP<\/td>\n<td>HIGH SEASON ( 10 &#8211; 4 )<\/td>\n<td>PRICE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FROM HARBOUR<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>135 $<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FROM HA NOI<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>154 $<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>END OF THE TRIP, SEE YOU AGAIN!!!<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to bring:<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sun block<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Camera + Film<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insect repellent<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Original Passport<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A wide brimmed hat<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swimming costume<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunglasses<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bonita Cruise 2 days 1 night Included<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deluxe Cabins with A\/C and en-suite Bathrooms<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All meals on board<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Complimentary bottled water in the cabin<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome drink<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entrance and sightseeing fees<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kayaking.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cooking demonstration, Happy Hour<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Squid Fishing &amp; movie show<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">English speaking guide<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bonita Cruise 2 days 1 night Excluded<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Airfare, VISA arrangements<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beverages<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tips &amp; Others Personal Expenses<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important notes:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program may be subject to change depending on weather conditions or specific tides without announcing to visitors in advance.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time in the schedule is only relative. The specific time will be announced by our tour guide on the day of departure.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All activities are included in the program. Guests can choose to relax themselves and enjoy the scenery on board, without having to fully participate in activities above.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Children policies:<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A group with 2 adults and 1 child: the child under 5 years old is FOC, sharing a bed with parents.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A group with 2 adults &amp; children: One child under 5 years old is FOC, the other children under 5 years old are charged at&nbsp;75% based on adult rate, sharing a bed with parents.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children from 5 to under 9 years old are charged at 75% based on adult rate, sharing a bed with parents.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children from 9 years old are charged at 100% based on adult rates<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A brand new 10-cabin cruise with private balconies \u2013 max 20 guests.Perfect for small groups, offering a great balance between relaxation and adventure.Hosted by a young, friendly team and featuring delicious local food. experience aboard a mordern-style vessel with just 10 spacious cabins with banconies, accommodating with highlight small group. 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