Heritage Cruises derives the inspiration for its boutique concept and design from the heritage ships of the patriotic entrepreneur Bach Thai Buoi, who transformed transportation on the waterways of Tonkin in the North of Vietnam in the early 20th century.
Heritage Cruises offers authentic experiences for 40 guests aboard an architecturally designed boutique river and ocean cruise ship in the Gulf of Tonkin. Amenities include a spa, outdoor lounge, pool and 20 suites with picture windows offering river and ocean views.
As Heritage Cruises’ first true floating four-star boutique hotel, the cruise offers guests high-end service in an unforgettable setting that captures the quintessence of North Vietnam and the classic charm of the 1930s Indochina style.
Cruising is all about destinations, experiences and memories. Our ambition is lofty: to provide a spectacular experience based on elements of exclusivity, comfort, elegance and style.
At Heritage Cruises, we regard the smallest detail as essential to a personalized cruising experience. As well as a passionate team, we have incredible partners who will help ensure your voyage is rich in memories.
Suites:
The soul of Tonkin inspired the Lux Group to create a unique and authentic cruising experience in Vietnam. At Heritage Cruises, our standards are so high there is no such thing as a standard suite. You will encounter a level of luxury and service that is nothing short of stellar.
More than a century of history, heritage, arts and expeditions are built into the walls and ornate furnishings of each suite.
The high ceilings and full panoramic ocean views, the hand-painted mosaic tiles, the original paintings, the four-poster colonial bed at the center of each suite. It all combines to deliver an enticing blend of authentic classical charms of French Indochina with elegant Vietnamese themes for a unique and authentic stay.
HERITAGE DISCOVER CRUISE EXPEDITION 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT
Day 1: Hanoi – Haiphong – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay in Cat Ba Archipelago
8:00 – 8:30 You will be greeted at your hotel to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal, Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City (if book our shuttle bus). You will travel on the longest bridge in Southeast Asia and be greeted at our lounge before boarding.
12:30 Board the Heritage Cruises boat and enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in to your suite. Lunch is served at L’Indochine Restaurant.
12:40 Cruise to Da Chong islet, where you can see a heritage lighthouse built by the French more than 100 years ago. After lunch, cruise to Gia Luan Lagoon where limestone karst formations rise out of the sea. This quiet bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise ships visit.
15:30 The cruise vessel approaches the Ba Trai Dao or Three Peach beaches in Lan Ha Bay, a natural frontier between the provinces of Halong and Haiphong. This secret hideaway has beaches, caves and coves, plus the spectacular natural beauty of about 400 islands. Guests can try kayaking or simply swim in the clear waters of the bay.
17:30 Back on Heritage Cruises, enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
18:30 Activities include afternoon tea and the chef will lead a Vietnamese cookery class.
19:30 A memorable dining experience will be offered at the restaurant, with local food in an intimate and romantic setting.
21:30 Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck. Try your hand squid fishing. The bars are open until late.
Day 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi
6:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck,
6:45 The guests will enjoy a light breakfast on board.
7:15 Head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and Bright Cave
9:00-9:30 Return to the ship for checkout.
10:00 Enjoy brunch while cruising back to harbour.
11:00 Return to Got Harbour and relax at our lounge while your transportation arrives.
12:10 Departure to Hanoi for those who have booked our Limousine service.
14:00 Approximate time of arrival in Hanoi, and drop-off at your hotel.
Included in the cruise package
Welcome drink
Tender/speedboat transfer
Van for transportation on the island
English-speaking experience Manager and Cruise Director on board
24-hour room service with no extra charges
Mini-bar replenished daily with soft drinks, bottled water
Fine dining on board
Two – day/one – night cruise: 01 set lunch, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast and 01 brunch de luxe.
Live music, bars, and art gallery
Cookery and tea/cocktail demonstration
Vovinam, games, gym, swimming pool and library
Beach activities such as kayaking, bamboo boating, caving, squid fishing
Upgrade to higher category accommodation or transportation (subject to availability)
All rooms with a private balcony, full ocean view, and bathtub
Free WiFi
All sightseeing tickets
Service charges and government tax
HERITAGE EXPLORER CRUISE 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS
Day 1: Hanoi – Haiphong – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay
8:00 – 8:30 You will be greeted at your hotel to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal, Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City (if book our shuttle bus). You will travel on the longest bridge in Southeast Asia and be greeted at our lounge before boarding.
12:30 Board the Heritage Cruises boat and enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in to your suite. Lunch is served at L’Indochine Restaurant.
12:40 Cruise to Da Chong islet, where you can see a heritage lighthouse built by the French more than 100 years ago. After lunch, cruise to Gia Luan Lagoon where limestone karst formations rise out of the sea. This quiet bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise ships visit.
15:30 Approach the Ba Trai Dao beaches in Lan Ha Bay, a natural frontier between two provinces, Halong Bay and Cat Ba Archipelago. This is a secret hideaway with its pristine beaches, caves and coves, plus the natural beauty of about 400 limestone islands. Options include kayaking or swimming.
17:30 Head back to the cruise ship and grab a cocktail to watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
18:30 Options include a tea ceremony, massage, or a Vietnamese traditional cookery class.
19:30 A memorable dining experience at the restaurant features local delicacies in an intimate setting.
21:30 Relax at the top-deck bar, try your hand at squid fishing. The bars are open late.
Day 2: Halong Bay – Bai Tu Long Bay Hideaway
6:15 Practise Vovinam on the sundeck at sunrise, followed by coffee, tea and pastries.
8:30 Transfer to a speedboat to visit Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle ride or electric car through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a rice-field vista. Visit a traditional house in a village deep in a national park where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people and enjoy lunch on the village. Back to the speedboat to visit Lan Ha Bay.
13:30 Visit Lan Ha Bay where you can go bamboo boating, kayaking at Ba Ham Lake, enclosed by vertical cliffs (if the weather permits).
17:30 Back on Heritage Cruises, enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. The chef will lead a Vietnamese cookery class.
19:30 Enjoy a fine-dining experience in the main restaurant.
21:30 Welcome the night at the bar on the top deck, or try squid fishing. The bars are open late.
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi
6:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck.
6:45 Have a light breakfast on board.
7:15 Head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and Bright Cave.
9:00 – 9:30 Return to the ship for checkout.
10:00 Enjoy brunch while cruising back to harbour.
11:00 Return to Got Harbour and relax at our lounge while your transportation arrives.
12:10 Departure to Hanoi for those who have booked our Limousine service.
14:00 Approximate time of arrival in Hanoi, and drop-off at your hotel.
Included in the cruise package
Welcome drink
Tender/speedboat transfer
Van for transportation on the island
English-speaking experience Manager and Cruise Director on board
24-hour room service with no extra charges
Mini-bar replenished daily with soft drinks, bottled water
Fresh seasonal fruits, snacks and nuts
Fine dining on board
Three – day/two-night cruise: 2 set lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts and 1 brunch de luxe.
Live music, bars and art gallery
Cookery and tea/cocktail demonstration
Vovinam, games, gym, swimming pool and library
Beach activities such as kayaking, bamboo boating, caving, squid fishing
Upgrade to higher category accommodation or transportation (subject to availability)
All rooms with a private balcony, full ocean views and bathtub
Free WiFi
All sightseeing tickets
Service charges and government tax
HERITAGE EXPEDITION CRUISE 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS
Day 1: Hanoi – Haiphong – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay
8:00 – 8:30 You will be greeted at your hotel to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal, Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City (if book our shuttle bus). You will travel on the longest bridge in Southeast Asia and be greeted at our lounge before boarding.
12:30 Board the Heritage Cruises boat and enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in to your suite. Lunch is served at L’Indochine Restaurant.
12:40 Cruise to Da Chong islet, where you can see a heritage lighthouse built by the French more than 100 years ago. After lunch, cruise to Gia Luan Lagoon where limestone karst formations rise out of the sea. This quiet bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise ships visit.
15:30 Approach the Ba Trai Dao beaches in Lan Ha Bay, a natural frontier between two provinces, Halong Bay and Cat Ba Archipelago. This is a secret hideaway with its pristine beaches, caves and coves, plus the natural beauty of about 400 limestone islands. Options include kayaking or swimming.
17:30 Head back to the cruise ship and grab a cocktail to watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
18:30 Options include a tea ceremony, massage, or a Vietnamese traditional cookery class.
19:30 A memorable dining experience at the restaurant features local delicacies in an intimate setting.
21:30 Relax at the top-deck bar, try your hand at squid fishing. The bars are open late.
Day 2: Halong Bay – Bai Tu Long Bay Hideaway
6:15 Practice Vovinam on the sundeck at sunrise, followed by coffee, tea and pastries.
8:30 Transfer to a speedboat to visit Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle ride through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a rice-field vista. Visit a traditional house in a village deep in a national park where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people. Lunch is served in a restaurant at Viet Hai Village. Then, back to the speedboat to visit Bai Tu Long Bay.
13:30 Visit Bai Tu Long Bay where you can go bamboo boating, kayaking at Ba Ham Lake, enclosed by vertical cliffs (if the weather permits).
16:00 Return to Heritage Cruises and join a traditional cookery class. Watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and enjoy cocktails, beer or fine wine as the sky changes color.
19:30 Enjoy a fine-dining experience in the main restaurant.
21:30 Relax at the top-deck bar, try your hand at squid fishing. The bars are open late.
Day 3: Expedition day on the Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay and its floating village
10:00 After a brunch de luxe, go by speedboat to the Gia Luan seaport and disembark to explore the largest island in the Gulf of Tonkin, Cat Ba.
10:30 Our driver and tour guide will meet you to drive you into the lush rainforest and scenic karst landscapes where you will stop to visit the largest cave, Trung Trang Cave, or Quan Y Cave close to Cat Ba National Park.
11:30 Head to the center of the island, join the locals at the market, and learn how Nuoc Mam (Fish Sauce) is produced, a favorite of the Vietnamese, at the fisheries factory.
13:00 Have lunch at local restaurant in the center of the island.
14:00 You can enjoy swimming from the Cat Co before heading back to Beo seaport.
15:15 Detour to the Beo seaport where the speedboat will be waiting to take you out to explore Lan Ha floating village, the largest floating village in the Gulf of Tonkin, and relish the beauty of Lan Ha Bay.
16:00 Your adventure on land and waters ends, and you are transferred back to Heritage Cruises.
1600-19:00 Free time to enjoy the swimming pool and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine at the Pool Bar while the sun sets over the bay.
19:00 Dinner will be served at Le Tonkin Restaurant.
21:30 Relax at the top-deck bar, try your hand at squid fishing. The bars are open late.
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi
6:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck
6:45 Have a light breakfast on board
7:15 Head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and Bright Cave.
9:00 – 9:30 Return to the ship for checkout.
10:00 Enjoy brunch while cruising back to harbour.
11:00 Return to Got Harbour and relax at our lounge while your transportation arrives.
12:10 Departure to Hanoi for those who have booked our Limousine service.
14:00 Approximate time of arrival in Hanoi, and drop-off at your hotel.
Included in the cruise package
Welcome drink
Tender/speedboat transfer
Van for transportation on the island
English-speaking experience Manager and Cruise Director on board
24-hour room service with no extra charges
Mini-bar replenished daily with soft drinks, bottled water
Fresh seasonal fruits, snacks and nuts
Fine dining on board
Four – day/three – night cruise: 3 set lunches, 3 dinners, 3 breakfasts and 1 brunch de luxe.
Live music, cinema, bars and art gallery
Cookery and tea/cocktail demonstration
Vovinam, games, gym, swimming pool and library
Beach activities such as kayaking, bamboo boating, caving, squid fishing
Upgrade to higher category accommodation or transportation (subject to availability)
All rooms with a private balcony, full ocean view and bathtub
Free WiFi
All sightseeing tickets
Service charges and government tax
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