08:30 – 08:45 Limousine pick-up from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House (for guests who book transportation service). A 10–15 minute rest stop will be made along the way.
11:30 Arrive at Scarlet Pearl Cruise Lounge – Halong International Cruise Port for check-in. Guests are welcomed with a welcome drink and receive safety & boarding instructions.
12:00 Boarding Scarlet Pearl Cruise.
13:00 Enjoy a splendid lunch at Tahiti Restaurant while cruising through the pristine Lan Ha Bay, surrounded by hundreds of limestone islands and emerald waters.
15:00 Visit Sang Cave by kayaking or rowing boat (approx. 70m waterway), then continue to Ech Lagoon (Ao Ech) – a peaceful emerald lagoon ideal for kayaking and swimming in one of the most secluded areas of Lan Ha Bay.
17:00 Return to the cruise for relaxation and sunset viewing on the sundeck.
17:30 Enjoy the sunset over Lan Ha Bay. Guests may join a Sunset Party at Sky Bar or a Vietnamese cooking class hosted by the chef (depending on the season).
17:30 – 18:30 Happy Hour – Buy One Get One Free on selected drinks. Optional sunset catamaran experience with cocktails (surcharge applies).
19:00 Fine-dining dinner served onboard, accompanied by a fun and interactive cultural exchange with fellow guests and the Vietnamese host.