Ha Long Bay · overnight cruise

Stellar of the Seas

Luxury

Stellar of the Seas cruises welcome you to experience the new definition of contemporary luxury, with a carefully researched itinerary, attentive service, authentic decor and delicious food. The cruise contains twenty-two elegant spacious rooms, full of finest comforts such as fine dining, the panoramic bar, wine and cigars cellar, golf club, seasonal swimming pool, beauty spa & massage and children playground. She operates in Halong bay and Lan Ha bay on 2-day/1-night and 3-day/2-night itineraries.

What makes this a luxury trip

Luxury
  • Every room is a suite with its own private balcony.
  • All meals on board are included, not sold separately.
  • Pool and spa on board.

Ship

65 m · 4 decks

Suites

22, all with balcony

Guests

Up to 62

Launched

2018

What happens on board

Two sailings. The longer one adds a second night and a quieter anchorage.

2 days, 1 night

Day 1

Hanoi to Tuan Chau marina

  1. 09:00 - 09:15Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter; start 2,5-hour road journey via 5B highway on ultra-luxurious limousine or MPV Kia Sedona (for the guests use our transfer service).
  2. 11:45 - 12:00Arriving Tuan Chau marina, transferred by speedboat to Stellar of the Seas. Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction. Set sail as lunch is served.
  3. 12:30Join us for a typical lunch in the luxury dining room with indoor or outdoor dining area. Check in your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind. Continue cruising through Con Vit islet, Thumb islet and Gia Luan harbor where belonged to Cat Ba area. Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha bay. Drop anchor for Kayaking or swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air). Heading back toward the sleeping area. Early evening: Summit on the sundeck for watching the sunset, enjoy Sunset party with complimentary cocktails demonstration. It's ideal time to make acquaintance with new friends, sharing your traveling experience or simply watching the sunset or just relax in the seasonal swimming pool, or enjoy your time in our golf course or do the exercise at fitness area.
  4. 18:00Join us for a short class of cooking demonstration. Our chef will guide you how to make famous traditional Vietnamese spring rolls.
  5. 19:00BBQ dinner is served with fresh food menu outside of swimming pool area. After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at panoramic bar with seasonal pool view, at wine and cigars cellar, or take one of our onboard activities: games, movies, and squid fishing… or relaxing with massage services. Overnight on board.

Day 2

Tai Chi to Breakfast

  1. 06:30Join us for a Tai Chi session on the sundeck for early riser. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body, joining Tai Chi session or do the exercise at fitness area to full charge your energy for the new day.
  2. 07:00 - 07:45Local light breakfast is served.
  3. 08:00Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it's dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi); take your comfortably on local bamboo boat rowed by the locals to explore the cave.
  4. 09:30Check out the room.
  5. 10:00Vietnamese cuisine is served.
  6. 12:00Disembark from the cruise as our crew say farewell, back to Tuan Chau Marina by our speedboat; transfer to ultra-luxurious limousine or MPV Kia Sedona returned to Hanoi (for the guests use our transfer service); arrival back at your hotel approximately
3 days, 2 nights

Day 1

Hanoi to Tuan Chau marina

  1. Same as the 2 days/1 night day one:
  2. 09:00 - 09:15Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter, 2,5-hour road journey via 5B highway.
  3. 11:45 - 12:00Arriving Tuan Chau marina, speedboat transfer to Stellar of the Seas, welcome drink, cruise briefing and safety instruction, set sail as lunch is served.
  4. 12:30Lunch in the luxury dining room, check in your cabin, cruising through Con Vit islet, Thumb islet and Gia Luan harbor (Cat Ba area), discover lagoon natural area of Lan Ha bay, drop anchor for kayaking or swimming or sunbathe, heading back toward the sleeping area. Early evening sunset party on the sundeck with complimentary cocktails demonstration.
  5. 18:00Cooking demonstration (Vietnamese spring rolls).
  6. 19:00BBQ dinner outside of swimming pool area; afterwards cocktails at the panoramic bar, wine and cigars cellar, games, movies, squid fishing or massage services. Hot footbath with lemongrass and salt (optional). Overnight on board.

Day 2

Tai chi to Breakfast

  1. 06:30Tai Chi session for the early risers on the sun deck, or exercise at the fitness area next to the golf course.
  2. 07:30Light breakfast in a panorama view of the world heritage site; time to relax while the boat continues cruising for sightseeing.
  3. 11:30Lunch is served before getting on the speed boat to explore some unique area where the main boat cannot go through.
  4. 13:15Transfer to the speed boat heading to Viet Hai Village. Afternoon: Take the bicycle ride to enjoy gorgeous sceneries along village roads and go through rain forests; visit a local family's house to see the daily life of local people; back to the day boat to continue cruising further in Lan Ha Bay.
  5. 15:00Arrive to a natural beach area for swimming, guest will pass through fish farm at the typical Lan Ha bay floating village. Early evening: Back to Stellar of the Seas, refresh or play a short game on the golf course or relax with massage services as we cruise to the sleeping area; dinner is served with different menu; afterwards cocktails at the bar, swimming pool, wine and cigars cellar, squid fishing, movies or board games. Hot footbath with lemongrass and salt (optional). Overnight on board.

Day 3

Tai Chi to Breakfast

  1. 06:30Tai Chi session on the sundeck for early risers.
  2. 07:00 - 07:45Local light breakfast is served.
  3. 08:00Sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi); explore the cave on a local bamboo boat rowed by the locals.
  4. 09:30Check out the room.
  5. 10:00Vietnamese cuisine is served.
  6. 12:00Disembark, back to Tuan Chau Marina by speedboat, transfer to limousine or MPV Kia Sedona returned to Hanoi; arrival back at your hotel approximately

The suites

Per cabin for two guests sharing, on the 2 days, 1 night sailing. Includes 10% VAT.

Junior Suite

28 m² · 11 on board · 1st deck

The Junior Suites are located on the first deck with full length of crystal - clear glass windows and large private balcony where you enjoy the morning and afternoon sun brightening while taking fresh air of the world heritage site.

Outside
Private balcony
Sleeps
2 adults and 2 children under 12, or 3 adults

$765

per cabin, two guests

Senior Suite

30 m² · 8 on board · 2nd deck

Situated on the more private second deck with full length of crystal - clear glass windows and large private balcony.

Outside
Private balcony
Sleeps
2 adults and 2 children under 12, or 3 adults

$889

per cabin, two guests

Executive Suite

32 m² · 2 on board · 2nd deck

Located on the second deck with private sun terrace, full length of crystal - clear glass windows, the panoramic view allowing our guests capture the largest view of the bay from your bed.

Outside
Private sun terrace
Sleeps
2 adults and 2 children under 12, or 3 adults

$1,072

per cabin, two guests

President Suite

60 m² · 1 on board · 3rd deck

Situated on the third decks with panoramic views of the world heritage from floor-to-ceiling windows. The suite is equipped with high-class interior, largest one at the sizes of 60 square meters with large private sun terrace.

Outside
Private sun terrace
Sleeps
2 adults and 2 children under 12, or 3 adults

$2,132

per cabin, two guests

On board

  • · Fine dining restaurant (3rd deck, 60 seats indoor and outdoor)
  • · Panoramic bar
  • · Wine and cigars cellar (basement)
  • · Mini golf course (2nd deck)
  • · Fitness area (front of 2nd deck, next to the mini golf course)
  • · Seasonal swimming pool, nearly 50 sqm (front of 3rd deck)
  • · Beauty spa & massage (1st deck)
  • · Sundeck with outdoor bar and lounge (4th deck)
  • · Reception (1st deck)
  • · Children playground
  • · Library

What the fare covers

  • · Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with multi A/C, marble bathroom, and finest bathroom amenities
  • · All meals on board (menu list differs by itinerary)
  • · Tender/speedboat transfer
  • · Welcome drink
  • · Live Music
  • · 24-hour room service with no extra charges

Good to know

  • · Board from 12:30, back on land around 12:00
  • · Free cancellation more than 7 days before check-in. Inside 7 days the full fare is charged.
  • · Not included: Beverages
  • · Not included: Transfer service: sharing Limousine minivan (maximum 7 guests) 20$US/per person for 1 way and sharing MPV Sedona (maximum 5 guests) 25$US/per person for 1 way
  • · Not included: Tips and other personal expenses

Questions worth asking first

How much does Stellar of the Seas cost?

Fares start at $765 per cabin for two guests sharing on the 2 days, 1 night sailing, including the 10% VAT, so that is what you pay, not a figure that grows at checkout. Larger suites cost more, and a single traveller or a third guest is priced separately. We confirm the exact fare for your dates and cabin before anything is paid.

What time does Stellar of the Seas board and disembark?

Boarding is from 12:30, and you are back ashore around 12:00.

What is included in the fare?

Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with multi A/C, marble bathroom, and finest bathroom amenities, All meals on board (menu list differs by itinerary, Tender/speedboat transfer, Welcome drink, Live Music, 24-hour room service with no extra charges, 24-hour food ordered with no extra charges, Refilled bottled fresh water with no limit. Not included: Beverages, Transfer service: sharing Limousine minivan (maximum 7 guests) 20$US/per person for 1 way and sharing MPV Sedona (maximum 5 guests) 25$US/per person for 1 way, Tips and other personal expenses, All other services not clearly mentioned above.)

Can we bring children?

Children under 4 travel free (one child per cabin). Ages 4 to 6 pay 50% of the adult rate, ages 7 to 11 pay 75%, and from 12 the adult rate applies. Maximum 2 adults and 2 children under 12 per cabin, or 3 adults.

What if we need to cancel?

Free cancellation more than 7 days before check-in. Inside 7 days the full fare is charged.

Not this ship?

The same bay, a different boat. Both sail the same waters.

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