Apollo Premium Cruise
Apollo Premium Cruise is a mid-range day cruise on Halong Bay, perfect for travellers short on time. Visit the bay's highlights with lunch, kayaking and cave exploration included.
Duration
Day Cruise
Route
Halong Bay
Class
Mid-range
Capacity
99 guests
Hull
Steel
Launched
2024
About Apollo Premium Cruise
Apollo Premium Cruise is a premium 4-star luxury newcomer launched in 2024, designed to serve as your elegant home on the water for a premier 6-hour maritime escape. Setting sail daily from Tuan Chau Harbor, this brand-new vessel masterfully combines stylish contemporary design with the raw beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage site, offering a fresh and sophisticated perspective on the legendary seascape.
The vessel is engineered with modern steel construction and boasts comfortable indoor dining areas decorated with a chic touch, alongside an expansive rooftop observation deck. Guests are treated to attentive hospitality and a delicious lunch featuring authentic Vietnamese dishes while the cruise smoothly navigates through thousands of towering limestone formations.
Our carefully curated 6-hour day itinerary hits the absolute core highlights of Halong Bay. The active journey leads passengers through the massive stalagmite-filled chambers of Sung Sot Cave, provides refreshing swimming and steep trekking on the panoramic Titop Island, and offers immersive water exploration with self-paddled kayaking or local bamboo boat rides through Luon Cave's hidden lagoon.
Onboard Facilities
Activities & Experiences
5 things we love most about Apollo Premium Cruise
Cruise Itinerary
Programs and schedules subject to change due to weather conditions.
Route Map
Apollo Premium Cruise · Day Cruise
- 1Halong Bay
- 2Lan Ha Bay
- 3Surprise Cave
- 4Dark and Bright Cave
- 5Ba Trai Dao Islets
- 6Ti Top Island
- 7Luon Cave
- 08:00 - 08:45
Get picked up directly at your hotel inside the Hanoi Old Quarter area or the Hanoi Opera House if transfer service is booked. Depart via the modern Hanoi – Haiphong – Tuan Chau Highway for a scenic 3-hour drive, including a short 30-minute midway relaxation break.
- 12:00
Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and step onboard Apollo Premium Cruise. Receive a warm welcome from our professional crew, enjoy a cold welcome drink, and listen to a brief cruise orientation before setting sail.
- 12:30
Savor a delicious lunch featuring authentic Vietnamese dishes at the main restaurant. While you dine, the vessel glides smoothly past magnificent limestone karsts, including the iconic Fighting Chicken and Incense Burner Islets.
- 14:00
Arrive at Bo Hon Island. Disembark to explore Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave), the largest and most magnificent cavern in the bay, packed with countless stunning stalagmites and stalactites.
- 14:45
Head over to Luon Cave. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the bay by doing self-paddled kayaking or boarding a traditional bamboo boat rowed by local residents to discover a hidden lagoon.
- 15:15
Visit the famous Titop Island. Relax or swim on the white sandy beach, or challenge yourself to trek up the stone stairs to the mountain summit for a sweeping panoramic view of Halong Bay.
- 16:30
Return onboard the vessel for a scenic Sunset Party. Unwind on the upper deck with complimentary local wine, traditional tea, seasonal fruits, and crunchy biscuits as the boat cruises smoothly back to port.
- 18:00 - 18:15
Arrive safely back at Tuan Chau Harbor. Say goodbye to the crew, disembark, and board your return transfer vehicle to Hanoi.
- 21:00
Arrive back in Hanoi. The driver safely drops you off at your hotel in the Old Quarter. Tour concludes.
Important Notes
- The order of the itinerary and activity times may be modified without prior notice depending on daily weather conditions, high tides, or official regulations from the Halong Bay management department.
- Guests should pack a swimming costume, a towel, sun cream, sunglasses, a camera, insect repellent, and another set of dry clothes to change into when necessary.
- Children policy applies: Ages 1-4 are free of charge (sharing seat with parents); ages 5-8 are charged 75% of the tour price (applies to 1 child, from the 2nd child onwards 100% applies); ages 9 and above are charged 100% as adults.
Cruise Inclusions & Options
Everything that is and isn't covered, plus our cruise & booking policies.
- Full 6-hour premium heritage cruising itinerary on Apollo Premium Cruise
- Round-trip transfer between Hanoi and Halong via Expressway (Only applied for packages explicitly booked with Shuttle Bus or Limousine options)
- Gourmet lunch served onboard featuring authentic local Vietnamese dishes
- All bay entrance fees, sightseeing tickets, and port passenger taxes
- Complimentary self-paddled kayaking or traditional rowed bamboo boat experience at Luon Cave
- Sundeck Sunset Party with red wine, local tea, fresh fruits, and sweet biscuits
- Complimentary welcome drink and one bottle of mineral water per person on the transit vehicle
- Professional, enthusiastic English-speaking tour guide throughout the trip
- All kinds of personal drinks, cocktails, beers, and beverages ordered at the bar room
- Surcharges for private car transfers or optional Noi Bai International Airport pickups
- Tips, gratuities for the local guide and cruise crew, and other individual personal expenses
- Boarding check-in time is strictly at 12:00 PM at Tuan Chau Harbor
- Disembarkation is at 18:00
- Children participating in swimming or beach trekking must remain under adult supervision at all times
- Direct website bookings are processed securely with instant confirmation
- Full refunds or free booking modifications are supported if the harbor authorities officially close the bay due to severe storm or typhoon warnings
46 customer reviews for Apollo Premium Cruise
Score breakdown
Traveler rating
- Outstanding15
- Excellent28
- Very good2
- Good1
Traveler type
- Family with children8
- Groups of friends6
- Mature couples13
- Solo travellers11
- Young couples8
Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise.
Guest reviews
- 10.0Sofia Rossi🇮🇹 Italy23-05-2025
Excellent
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Solo travellers - 10.0Chen Li🇨🇳 China22-02-2025
Excellent
The ship was spacious and modern. Our cabin was lovely with a balcony and a tub, and the views over the bay were amazing.
Family with children - 9.5Emma Whitfield🇬🇧 United Kingdom19-03-2025
Excellent
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Mature couples - 9.5Ananya Rao🇮🇳 India17-07-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Family with children - 10.0Mihail Georgiev🇧🇬 Bulgaria17-01-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Groups of friends - 9.7Lucas Moreau🇫🇷 France14-04-2025
Excellent
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Young couples - 9.8Daniel Schmidt🇩🇪 Germany08-08-2025
Excellent
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Young couples - 10.0James Patterson🇦🇺 Australia05-06-2025
Excellent
A peaceful, well-organised cruise away from the crowds. The cooking class and tai chi were a lovely touch.
Mature couples
Frequently Asked Questions
Kayaking and traditional bamboo boat rides at Luon Cave are 100% fully included in our standard Apollo Premium tour prices with absolutely no hidden surcharges.
The base program "Without Transport" is $50 if you check in directly at the port. The package "With Shuttle Bus" is $56 per person, and the premium option "With Limousine" is $60 per person, which covers your round-trip expressway transfers from Hanoi Old Quarter hotels.
Questions & Answers (286)
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Asked by Sophie L. · 1 day, 15 hours ago
Do you have a family suite available for 3 adults on a day cruise trip in July, and how much does it cost?
1 answerAAnswered by Daisy · 16 hours ago
Thank you for your interest in Apollo Premium Cruise. Yes — our Family Suite comfortably fits 3 guests. For your dates the best available rate is around $75 per person including all meals on board. We also offer a round-trip shuttle between Hanoi and the harbour for $30 per person. Best regards.
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Asked by patdecastro · 1 week ago
We are 6 people (4 in one room and 2 in another). Can you accommodate us, and which sightseeing stops are included on the Halong Bay route?
1 answerAAnswered by Helen · 6 days, 14 hours ago
For a group of 6 we recommend three cabins, two of which can be arranged as connecting cabins for your convenience. The Halong Bay itinerary visits the key highlights of the route — we have emailed you the full day-by-day program with all sightseeing stops. Best regards.
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Asked by Lucas · 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Can we book a round-trip shuttle service from our hotel in Hanoi, and is hotel pick-up included?
1 answerAAnswered by Annie (Ms.) · 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Yes, we offer both a shared shuttle bus and a private limousine transfer with door-to-door hotel pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter. You can add this during booking or simply let us know your hotel and we will arrange it. Best regards.
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