Four days · Three nights
4 Days 3 Nights Cruise
Our longest voyage gives Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay the time they deserve
Cycle to Viet Hai village and swim from Three Peach Beach, then venture into Cat Ba National Park to walk through Trung Trang Cave, the largest stalactite cave in the park. Between excursions, the ship becomes your retreat: the waterslide and heated pool, a tea ceremony, sunsets and a final morning by bamboo boat into the Dark & Bright Cave.
Highlights
Only the longest voyage reaches the forested heart of Cat Ba Island. A short drive through the national park leads to Trung Trang Cave, the largest stalactite cave in the park, where a lit path winds past formations shaped over millions of years.
Inside Trung Trang Cave
A quiet lane winds six kilometres between rice fields and limestone peaks to Viet Hai village. Arrive by bicycle or electric car, step inside an ancient house, try a natural fish massage and learn to make steamed rice rolls with the families who live here.
Cycling to Viet Hai village
Three Peach Beach is a small crescent of pale sand enclosed by limestone. Swim in clear, sheltered water or simply rest on the shore, far from the busier routes of the bay.
Three Peach Beach, Lan Ha Bay
Water sits at the heart of our voyages. The signature waterslide offers a moment of pure liberation into the emerald bay, kayaks glide through Frog Lagoon, and the heated infinity pool and jacuzzi form an oasis of calm in every season.
Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay
Each suite is a sanctuary of its own, opening onto a private balcony or terrace, with an ocean-view bathtub that keeps the karsts in view. Rooted in Vietnamese heritage and refined by contemporary design, it becomes a true home on the water for three nights.
The Owner Suite on Capella Cruise
An ocean-view bathtub
Itinerary
A sample schedule for both ships: Capella Cruise & Lyra Grandeur.
Day 1 · Frog Lagoon
Lyra Cruise Collection lounge, Tuan Chau International Port (Lot 20B).
Safety briefing and welcome drink from your Cruise Manager.
Buffet lunch at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant, sailing towards Lan Ha Bay.
Swimming, the waterslide, heated pool and jacuzzi, and the floating pool. The sauna on Lyra Grandeur.
Drinks and complimentary snacks at the lounge, with the chance to catch the sunset over the bay. Buy 2, get 1 free on selected drinks.
Learn a Vietnamese dish with our chefs.
Set menu dinner at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant.
Film night with popcorn, poker with a professional dealer, the Entertainment Room (Lyra Grandeur) or squid fishing.
Day 2 · Viet Hai village
On the Ocean Sky Sundeck.
At Harmony of the Sea Restaurant.
Across the bay to Viet Hai pier on Cat Ba Island.
A 6 km ride by bicycle or electric car to the village. Visit an ancient house, try a natural fish massage and learn to make steamed rice rolls.
Swimming and time to rest on a small, secluded beach.
Time to unwind before lunch.
Buffet lunch at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant.
A tea ritual steeped in tradition.
Meet the captain and take a photo in the captain's hat.
Drinks and complimentary snacks at the lounge, with the chance to catch the sunset over the bay. Buy 2, get 1 free on selected drinks.
Learn a Vietnamese dish with our chefs.
Set menu dinner at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant.
Film night with popcorn, poker with a professional dealer, the Entertainment Room (Lyra Grandeur) or squid fishing.
Day 3 · Trung Trang Cave
On the Ocean Sky Sundeck.
At Harmony of the Sea Restaurant.
Across the bay to Gia Luan pier on Cat Ba Island.
A 20-minute drive through Cat Ba National Park to the largest stalactite cave in the park.
Time to unwind before lunch.
Buffet lunch at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant.
A second afternoon on the water: swimming, kayaking, the waterslide, pool and jacuzzi.
Drinks and complimentary snacks at the lounge, with the chance to catch the sunset over the bay. Buy 2, get 1 free on selected drinks.
Set menu dinner at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant.
Film night with popcorn, poker with a professional dealer, the Entertainment Room (Lyra Grandeur) or squid fishing.
Day 4 · Dark & Bright Cave
On the Ocean Sky Sundeck.
At Harmony of the Sea Restaurant.
By bamboo rowing boat, through a low passageway into a still, round lagoon ringed by cliffs.
Back on board to pack before check-out.
Served as the ship cruises back to port.
Ashore by tender, by 11:00.
The details
Your suite, every meal and each excursion are taken care of from the moment you step aboard.
Available ships
The 4 days 3 nights itinerary sails aboard both ships. Each carries its own character; choose the one that speaks to you.
Since 2020
With only 30 suites, Capella Cruise keeps an intimate scale. Every suite offers generous space, full-view windows, a private balcony or terrace and an ocean-view bathtub. The first star of our fleet, it pairs contemporary elegance with Vietnamese tradition.
New in 2025
Lyra Grandeur adds only three suites, 33 in all, yet is a significantly larger ship, with more spacious public areas and more elevated facilities. Its design carries a deeper imprint of Vietnamese art: heritage reimagined in Indochine style, refreshed with contemporary design. Wellness sets it further apart: an outdoor Nordic-style sauna, a generous spa with single and double treatment rooms, and exclusive wellness activities.
Capella Cruise · Lyra Grandeur
Reserve your suite online, or send us an enquiry and our team will help you plan your trip.
Shorter journeys: 2 days 1 night · 3 days 2 nights
Questions
Check-in opens at 11:30 at the Lyra Cruise Collection lounge, Tuan Chau International Port (Lot 20B), and lunch is served on board at 13:00. On day four you check out at 9:00 and enjoy brunch at 09:30, before returning to the port between 10:30 and 11:00.
An extra day for Cat Ba National Park and Trung Trang Cave, its largest stalactite cave, a second afternoon in Frog Lagoon, and a third evening on the bay. The pace is slower, with more time on board between excursions.
Yes. Every excursion is optional, the ride to Viet Hai can be taken by electric car instead of bicycle, and you are always welcome to stay on board and relax. Trung Trang Cave has steps and uneven paths, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Transfers between Hanoi and Tuan Chau are not included in the cruise price. If you arrange your transfer with us, pick-up in Hanoi is usually around 8:00 in the morning; the exact time is confirmed one day before departure.
Your ID card or passport (required at check-in), swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and comfortable shoes for cycling and the caves.
Yes. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and halal menus can be prepared on request. Please let us know about any dietary requirements at least 24 hours before departure so our culinary team can make the necessary arrangements.