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Ambassador Day Cruise in Ha Long Bay: Seafood BBQ Buffet & Live Music

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

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Highlights

  • Seafood BBQ buffet with the signature three-flavour shrimp
  • Hands-on Vietnamese cooking class on board
  • Ti Top viewpoint climb or a swim from the beach
  • Live band on the sundeck in the afternoon

Full description

This Ambassador day cruise is the one to pick if food is part of the reason you travel. The Ambassador II casts off in the morning, serves breakfast as the first islands appear, and puts on a seafood BBQ buffet at midday with the house three-flavour shrimp brought to the table. Later in the afternoon, a cooking class shows you how to make a Vietnamese dish yourself.

It is a big ship with two restaurants, two sundecks and an open-air Jacuzzi, so even on a full sailing there is a quiet corner somewhere. The early start leaves time for Sung Sot and Ti Top before lunch, and Luon Cave in the afternoon. It suits travellers who like a full programme, groups who want to eat well together and anyone who prefers to be back on land before dark.

Options & Packages

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Itinerary

09:00 Board and breakfast

A welcome drink and a light breakfast as the ship heads out among the limestone islands.

10:00 Sung Sot Cave

A walk through the chambers of one of the largest caves in the bay.

11:30 Ti Top Island

Climb to the viewpoint, swim from the beach, or stay on board.

12:00 to 14:00 Seafood BBQ lunch

More than 100 dishes in the ship's restaurant.

14:30 Luon Cave

Enter the enclosed lagoon by bamboo boat or kayak.

15:30 Cooking class or live music

Learn a Vietnamese dish with the crew, or relax on the sundeck with the band.

16:30 Back at the harbour

Transfer guests board the bus to Hanoi.

Includes

Included

  • Day on board the 5-star Ambassador II
  • Round-trip bus from Hanoi Old Quarter (transfer package)
  • Welcome drink and light breakfast
  • Seafood BBQ buffet lunch
  • Vietnamese cooking class and live music
  • Entrance fees and English-speaking guide
  • Service charges, taxes and on-board insurance

Not included

  • Bamboo boat or kayak at Luon Cave (add-on)
  • Drinks, spa treatments and personal expenses
  • Tips for the crew and driver

Good to know

Meeting point

Check in at the Ambassador reception hall, Halong International Cruise Port, between 08:30 and 09:00. With the transfer package, the bus collects you in Hanoi Old Quarter early in the morning and brings you back between 19:30 and 20:00.

What to bring

  • Valid passport, required at check-in
  • Swimwear for Ti Top Island or the Jacuzzi
  • Sunscreen and a power bank
  • Comfortable shoes for the cave

Important information

  • Pickup and boarding details arrive by 19:00 the day before via WhatsApp, LINE or Zalo (+84 936 348 856)
  • If you travel on your own, arrive 30 minutes before boarding
  • Support on board in English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese

Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • 4+ days ahead: full refund
  • 1 to 3 days before: 50% fee
  • On the day or no-show: no refund

Frequently asked questions

How long is the day with the transfer from Hanoi?

Around 13 hours door to door. The bus leaves the Old Quarter early so you can board at 09:00, and you are back in Hanoi in the evening. If that feels long, the cruise-only option suits travellers who stay a night in Ha Long.

Can I travel from Hanoi by private car?

Yes. Besides the shared limousine bus in the transfer package, we can arrange a private car from Hanoi on request. Tell us your hotel and group size when you book and we quote a price before the trip.

Is the cruise suitable for children?

Yes, all ages can join and children have their own rate. The cooking class gives them something hands-on to do, and the sand on Ti Top is an easy stop for younger children who do not want the climb to the viewpoint.

What if I do not want to join every activity?

That is fine. You can stay on board at Ti Top, skip the cooking class and spend the afternoon on one of the two sundecks or in the Jacuzzi instead. The Luon Cave boat trip is optional as well.

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$75
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Selected Package
Cruise only, meet at the port

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
About 8 hours on board (13 hours from Hanoi)
Note: Book by 19:00 the day before.

Free cancellation up to 4 days before

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