Indochina Sails Cruise
Indochina Sails Cruise is a luxury classic wood cruise launched in 2010, sailing Halong Bay with 23 cabins. Enjoy kayaking and swimming, fresh seafood dining and the best local price.
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23 cabins on board · 3 Days 2 Nights
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Superior
Size: 16.0m2 Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed or 2 Twin Beds
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
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Deluxe Balcony
Size: 18.0m2 Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed or 2 Twin Beds
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
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Includes taxes & fees
Best Value!
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
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Suite Balcony
Size: 20.0m2 Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
Add & book together
Duration
3 Days 2 Nights
Route
Halong Bay
Class
Budget
Cabins
23 Cabins
Hull
Classic wood
Launched
2010
About Indochina Sails Cruise
Indochina Sails Cruise sails the scenic waters of Halong Bay, departing from Tuan Chau Marina. Launched in 2010, the classic wood vessel offers 23 well-appointed cabins and a relaxed, attentive service that has earned a 9.6/10 rating from 68 guest reviews.
Onboard experiences include kayaking, swimming, caves, cooking class, tai chi, with fresh local seafood served throughout the 3 days 2 nights program. Our local team personally inspects every cruise so you book with confidence at the best available rate.
Onboard Facilities
Activities & Experiences
5 things we love most about Indochina Sails Cruise
Cruise Itinerary
Programs and schedules subject to change due to weather conditions.
Route Map
Indochina Sails Cruise · 3 Days 2 Nights
- 1Halong Bay
- 2Ti Top Island
- 3Surprise Cave
- 4Lan Ha Bay
- 5Dark and Bright Cave
- 6Ba Trai Dao Islets
- Morning:
Our guide will pick you up at your hotel for a car trip to Halong City (transfer by shuttle bus or private vehicle, not included in cabin price). Take advantage of the trip to watch the rustic sceneries of Vietnam’s village life on road sides. Arrive at the pier at 11:30 then transfer to the cruise ship and enjoy welcome drink.
- Afternoon:
After listening to cruise safety instruction and checking in your room, enjoy exquisite lunch set while viewing the panorama of Halong Bay through scenic windows of the cruise ship. You will see the many caves and grottos on the way as we cruise through the water body of Halong Bay. By 16:00, embark at Titop Island. You have more than 1 hour for swimming or sunbathing on Titop beach, or climbing to the top of the mountain and admiring the magnificent bay view.
- Evening:
Those interested can join us in the dining hall to learn to make traditional Vietnamese food with our Chef and especially watch our fruit and vegetable carving session. Dinner will be served soon after, featuring both local and international cuisines.
- Morning:
The day starts early but enthusiastically with Tai Chi morning class on the sundeck and light breakfast at 7:45am. Transfer by tender to the Indochina Sails day boat and begin to cruise to Lan Ha Bay which is around 25 km from Halong Bay. You will go swimming in the crystal clear water in the secluded areas, kayaking around rocky limestone islands, or strolling through a rustic village.
- Afternoon:
At 12:00 pm, lunch will be served on the day boat. Continue to admire the magnificent view of Halong - Lan Ha Bay. Come back to the cruise ship at 15:25.
- Evening:
Enjoy a long list of deluxe Vietnamese and Western fares for dinner after such an activity-packed day. Then it is free time for you to spend at your own leisure.
- Morning:
Another exciting Tai Chi session on the sundeck to warm up the day. Get down to the tender and go to Surprise Cave - the largest cave of Halong Bay. Climb up the stairs and be amazed by the stunning stalactites and stalagmites inside the cave.
Important Notes
- Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice depending on weather and tide conditions.
- Trip cancellation due to bad weather in Halong Bay: the decision is made by the Halong Bay Management Board on the day of departure.
- In the event of a weather cancellation we will arrange an alternative date on request, or refund in accordance with the cruise policy.
- Passengers should arrive at the harbour at least 30 minutes before the overnight cruise boarding time.
Cruise Inclusions & Options
Everything that is and isn't covered, plus our cruise & booking policies.
- Welcome Drink
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
- 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 Breakfast (2 Breakfasts for 3 Days 2 Nights)
- Conference Equipment (charter)
- Kayaking for 3 day/2 night program
- Insurance and Service Charges.
- Transfer round trip Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi (Shuttle bus and private transfer availble)
- Airfares, Car Transfers and Hotels
- Beauty Spa Services and Massage
- Beverages
- Tips and Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Kayaking is available for $10/person
- Surcharge for New Year and Christmas
- Check in on board: 12:00 pm
- Check out: 11:00 am
- Return Hanoi: 3:30 pm
- The FOC rate for children under 4 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. Only 1 (one) child under 4 years old traveling with two (2) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin.?
- Children from 4-11 will pay extra charge 75% of adult rate. Children 12 and above must pay full fare as adult.
- An extra charge of USD 25.00 per extra bed if required to set up in the cabin for 02 days/1night program or USD 50.00 per extra bed for 03 days/2 nights program
- Peak season surcharge : Surcharge $40/adult and $15/child if guests stay on board on 24/12 and/or 31/12 and/or Lunar New Year (16, 17, 18, 19/02/2026)
- Shuttle bus : $30 per person per round trip. Pick up point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House
- More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
- From 30 to 11 days prior to check-in: 15% of total rates
- From 10 to 7 days prior to check in: 30% of total rates.
- Less than 7 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
- No-Show: 100% of total rates.
196 customer reviews for Indochina Sails Cruise
Score breakdown
Traveler rating
- Outstanding65
- Excellent117
- Very good10
- Good4
Traveler type
- Mature couples3
- Young couples2
- Groups of friends1
Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise.
Guest reviews
- 9.0Hugo Lefevre🇫🇷 France27-02-2025
Excellent
Perfect cruise, not too crowded, clean boat, classic, elegant design.
Mature couples - 8.8Olivia Svensson🇸🇪 Sweden23-11-2024
Very good
I loved the cruise size, and was attracted by how the staff worked together to make sure we always enjoyed the trip in our own way.
Mature couples - 9.5Charlotte Moretti🇮🇹 Italy20-02-2025
Excellent
The view was amazing. The view is amazing from the sundeck. Surpiring cave is magnificent, with all activities related to this cave also interesting. Great opportunity to be closer to nature. On day 2, we climbed to the highest peak of Titop Island and relax on the beach. Once we
Mature couples - 9.6Rohan Iyer🇮🇳 India10-03-2025
Excellent
Not only was the boat clean and wonderful, but the staff made it even better, including the activities, which brought so much fun.
Young couples - 9.2Emily Schneider🇨🇭 Switzerland06-03-2025
Excellent
Great value for money, worthy for 3d2n. Excellent service. Food is okay, overall not too picky.
Young couples - 8.9Jack O’Connor🇮🇪 Ireland03-02-2025
Very good
First impression was the great hospitality from the cruise team. They went out of their way to satisfy all our queries and make us happy. They are present at all times and always helpful. We considered not joining some activities, instead, just relaxing on board, really relaxing,
Groups of friends
Frequently Asked Questions
Transfers are an optional add-on. We offer a shared shuttle bus and private limousine that you can add during booking.
Yes — free cancellation up to 7 days before departure for a full refund, in line with our cruise policy.
Children of all ages are welcome; family cabins and child pricing are available on request.
Questions & Answers (68)
Looking for more info? Send your question and our Hanoi team will answer it here as soon as possible.
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Asked by Ville Walch Dahlin · 5 months ago
Hi! Me and my friend are interested in booking the 2D/1N cruise on the 16/3. We were wondering if it is possible to book a round trip from Ninh Binh - Ha long - Hanoi?
1 answerAAnswered by Helen · 5 months ago
Dear Ville Walch Dahlin, For your requested date of March 16th, we have one Deluxe cabin available. The rate is $280 per cabin for two people. Regarding your transportation request, we can provide a shuttle bus for the route Ninh Binh - Halong - Hanoi at a cost of $35 per person. Best regards, Helen
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Asked by LOÏSE · 9 months ago
Hello, I'm interested in booking the 2 days / 1 night tour. However, we'll be coming from Ninh Binh instead of Hanoi. Would it be possible to join the tour directly from Ninh Binh and only include the return transfer to Hanoi? Thank you very much for your help!
1 answerAAnswered by Phoebe · 9 months ago
Dear Loise, We do provide sharing bus round trip Ninh Binh - Halong - Hanoi as per your request. Regards, Phoebe
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Asked by Tomoaki · 1 year ago
I'm considering a 1 night 2 day cruise. I have a question about the shuttle between Hanoi and Tuan Chau pier. ①How much does it cost for a round trip? ②Could you pick me up from the hotel in Hanoi where I am staying? ③Can you take me to Hanoi Airport on the second day? If so, what time do you plan to arrive?
1 answerAAnswered by Cindy · 1 year ago
Dear Tomoaki, I would like to answer your questions below:
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Asked by Igor Tantos · 2 years ago
What's exactly the itinerary of the 3D/2N cruise? I am asking this because I've read contradictory information in the Internet. Some tour operators say that the Cruise focuses in Lan Ha, and another ones in Bai Tu Long. Another doubt (because it's not clear) is if, during the third day, early in the morning, there is possibility of visiting Surprise Cave or hiking to the top of Titop Island. Both are precisely two spots I would like my cruise to include…
1 answerAAnswered by Mary · 2 years ago
Dear Igor Tantos, For Indochina Sails Cruise, the 3D2N itinerary will visit Surprise Cave and Titov Island (Halong Bay) on the first and last day and go kayaking/swimming in some pristine areas of Halong/ Lan Ha Bay on the second day. Should you need further information, feel free to contact us. Regards, Mary
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Asked by Alka · 2 years ago
Is there a single supplement or is the quoted price for 1 person the full price? Also, if I need transportation to and from Hanoi is this booked at the same time as the cruise?
1 answerAAnswered by Mary · 2 years ago
Dear Alka, Thank you for your question. You can choose the number of people to check the price for single cabin on our website. You can book the shuttle bus when you book the cruise or later, but better 1-2 days before your travel date. Regards, Mary.
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