VELAR OF THE SEAS CRUISE – A CONTEMPORARY LUXURY JOURNEY THROUGH HA LONG BAY & LAN HA BAY
🛳️ VELAR OF THE SEAS CRUISE – A CONTEMPORARY LUXURY JOURNEY THROUGH HA LONG BAY & LAN HA BAY 🛳️
About Velar Of The Seas Cruise
Velar Of The Seas Cruise welcomes travelers to experience a new definition of contemporary luxury in the heart of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Designed in an elegant neoclassical style, the cruise combines refined architecture, spacious private cabins, panoramic ocean views, attentive service, authentic décor, delicious cuisine, and a carefully researched itinerary that brings guests closer to the peaceful and less-touristy beauty of Northern Vietnam’s seascape.
Sailing through Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, Velar Of The Seas offers not only a luxury cruise experience with high safety standards, but also a complete holiday filled with relaxation, discovery, entertainment, and unforgettable moments. From kayaking through hidden caves and swimming in emerald waters to watching sunset from the sky bar, enjoying Vietnamese cooking demonstrations, relaxing on the sundeck, or indulging in spa services, every detail is created to make the journey memorable.
Quick Facts
☀️ Cruise Name: Velar Of The Seas Cruise
☀️ Standard: 5-Star Luxury Cruise
☀️ Cruising Route: Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay
☀️ Departure Port: Tuan Chau Marina, Quang Ninh Province
☀️ Launch: November 2018
☀️ Boat Type: Steel boat with double hull and double bottom
☀️ Length: 65m
☀️ Width: 12.9m
☀️ Height: 15m
☀️ Capacity: Up to 62 passengers
☀️ Operating Area: Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay
☀️ Main Programs: 2 Days 1 Night | 3 Days 2 Nights
☀️ Languages Spoken: English, Vietnamese
☀️ Accepted Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express
Velar Of The Seas – Where Modern Comfort Meets Natural Wonder
Ha Long Bay has long been known as one of Vietnam’s most iconic natural masterpieces, famous for thousands of limestone islands rising beautifully from calm emerald waters. Located next to Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay is a quieter and more pristine paradise, home to hundreds of green-covered islands, peaceful lagoons, secluded beaches, and charming floating life. Velar Of The Seas is designed for travelers who want to enjoy both the world-famous beauty of Ha Long Bay and the more private, untouched atmosphere of Lan Ha Bay.
What makes Velar Of The Seas stand out is its focus on comfort, privacy, and carefully curated experiences. The cruise follows less-traveled routes, allowing guests to explore tranquil corners of the bay while enjoying high-end facilities on board. With its neoclassical design, full-frame glass windows, private balconies, mini swimming pool, spa, elegant restaurant, sky bar, sundeck, and well-trained crew, Velar Of The Seas creates the feeling of a floating boutique resort surrounded by nature.
Design & Onboard Ambience
Velar Of The Seas is beautifully designed in a neoclassical style, blending timeless elegance with modern comfort. The cruise features open spaces, refined interiors, warm decorative details, and wide glass windows that allow natural light and panoramic bay views to flow into every area. The atmosphere is luxurious yet relaxing, ideal for couples, honeymooners, families, groups of friends, and travelers seeking a premium cruise experience in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
All cabins are designed with private balconies and ocean-view windows, creating a peaceful personal retreat where guests can enjoy sunrise, sunset, and the magical scenery of limestone karsts right from their room. The onboard layout also includes spacious public areas for dining, relaxation, entertainment, swimming, sunbathing, and socializing.
Sundeck & Swimming Pool
One of the highlights of Velar Of The Seas is the spacious sundeck, an ideal place to admire the breathtaking beauty of Lan Ha Bay. With comfortable sun loungers and open-air space, the sundeck is perfect for sunbathing, reading, relaxing, enjoying a drink, joining Tai Chi in the early morning, or simply watching the changing colors of the bay throughout the day.
The cruise also features a swimming pool located on the top deck, offering guests a refreshing way to relax while surrounded by spectacular limestone scenery. It is a wonderful spot for leisure moments after kayaking, sightseeing, or swimming in the bay.
Restaurant & Cuisine
Dining on Velar Of The Seas is designed to be a refined culinary experience. The restaurant offers a combination of Asian and European flavors, presenting meals that are both elegant and satisfying. Guests can enjoy fresh seafood, Vietnamese specialties, international dishes, and beautifully arranged menus in a luxurious dining space.
Vietnamese cuisine is known for its harmony of aromatics, freshness, sweetness, sourness, saltiness, and balance. On board, the restaurant experience reflects this culinary spirit while adding a premium cruise-style presentation. From lunch while sailing through Lan Ha Bay to signature dinner in the evening and brunch before returning to the harbor, every meal becomes part of the journey.
Bar, Sunset Party & Evening Entertainment
Velar Sky Bar is a beautiful place to enjoy drinks, sunset views, and relaxing moments with fellow travelers. In the late afternoon, guests can join the sunset party with fruits and snacks while watching the sun slowly fall into the sea. Happy Hour is also available, creating a cheerful and romantic atmosphere on board.
In the evening, guests can relax with cocktails, wine, beer, or liqueurs, enjoy the peaceful night scenery of the bay, try squid fishing, sing karaoke, play games, book spa services, or simply unwind on the rooftop deck under the night sky.
Services & Activities
Velar Of The Seas offers a rich selection of onboard and offboard activities, including kayaking, bamboo boat trips, caving, swimming, sunbathing, Vietnamese cooking class, Tai Chi, sunset party, squid fishing, karaoke, spa, massage, and sightseeing. The itinerary is designed to maximize enjoyment while bringing guests to some of the most beautiful and less crowded areas of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
Main activities include exploring Dark & Bright Cave by kayak or local bamboo boat, swimming at Tra Bau area, visiting Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island during the 3-day program, cycling or taking an electric car through the village, kayaking or swimming at Ba Trai Dao Beach, and discovering local life around the bay.
Cabin Collection
Velar Of The Seas offers a luxurious collection of suites designed with ocean-view windows, private balconies, en-suite bathrooms, Jacuzzi facilities, elegant bedding, and in-room comforts. Each cabin is created as a private sanctuary where guests can relax in style while enjoying the natural beauty of the bay.
Executive Suite
The Executive Suite is a spacious and comfortable choice for travelers who love privacy and direct ocean views. Located on the first and second decks, this suite features large crystal-clear windows, a private balcony, and an en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi. With triple or twin bed options, it is suitable for couples, friends, and small families.
Key Features:
☁️ Quantity: 16
☁️ Size: 50m²
☁️ Bed Type: Triple or Twin beds
☁️ View: Ocean-view window
☁️ Bathroom: En-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi
☁️ Private Balcony: Yes
☁️ Private Table & Chairs: Yes
☁️ In-room Coffee/Tea: Yes
☁️ Passenger: 2 adults
☁️ Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults + 2 children
☁️ Extra Mattress: Available
Senior Suite
The Senior Suite is located on the third deck, offering elevated views over the bay. Designed with a double king-size bed, ocean-view window, private balcony, and en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi, this suite is perfect for couples seeking a romantic and peaceful retreat.
Key Features:
☁️ Quantity: 9
☁️ Size: 40m²
☁️ Bed Type: Double king-size bed
☁️ View: Ocean-view window
☁️ Bathroom: En-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi
☁️ Private Balcony: Yes
☁️ Private Table & Chairs: Yes
☁️ In-room Coffee/Tea: Yes
☁️ Passenger: 2 adults
☁️ Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults + 1 child
☁️ Extra Mattress: Available
Premier Suite
The Premier Suite is one of the most spacious and premium cabin categories on Velar Of The Seas. Located on the second and third decks, it features a double king-size bed, ocean-view window, private balcony, and en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi. With generous space from 60–70m², it is ideal for honeymooners, couples celebrating special occasions, or families looking for a higher level of comfort.
Key Features:
☁️ Quantity: 4
☁️ Size: 60–70m²
☁️ Bed Type: 01 double king-size bed
☁️ View: Ocean-view window
☁️ Bathroom: En-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi
☁️ Private Balcony: Yes
☁️ Private Table & Chairs: Yes
☁️ In-room Coffee/Tea: Yes
☁️ Passenger: 2 adults + 1 child
☁️ Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults + 2 children
☁️ Extra Mattress: Available
Cruise Itinerary: 2 Days 1 Night
The 2-day 1-night program is ideal for travelers who want to experience the highlights of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay in a short but fulfilling journey.
Day 1: Tuan Chau Marina – Lan Ha Bay – Dark & Bright Cave – Tra Bau – Sunset Party
Guests arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor around 11:45, then transfer by tender boat to Velar Of The Seas Cruise between 12:15 and 13:00. After boarding, guests enjoy a fabulous lunch in the restaurant while the cruise begins sailing through the magnificent scenery of Lan Ha Bay, a peaceful extension of Ha Long Bay known for its calm emerald waters and dramatic limestone formations.
In the afternoon, the cruise heads toward Dark & Bright Cave. Guests can choose to explore the cave by kayak or by local bamboo boat rowed by local people. This is one of the most beautiful experiences of the journey, offering a close-up view of hidden lagoons, limestone cliffs, and tranquil water passages.
Later, guests enjoy swimming in the Tra Bau area or relaxing in the swimming pool on board. In the late afternoon, the Sunset Party takes place at Velar Sky Bar with fruits, snacks, and Happy Hour drinks. Guests can watch the sun slowly disappear into the sea, creating one of the most unforgettable moments of the trip.
In the evening, guests join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration, followed by a signature dinner in the restaurant. After dinner, free time is available for cocktails, squid fishing, spa treatments, or relaxing on the rooftop deck.
Day 2: Tai Chi – Light Breakfast – Nha Be Hai Phong – Brunch – Tuan Chau Marina
The second day begins with Tai Chi on the sundeck from 06:00 to 06:30, offering a peaceful start to the morning while the bay slowly wakes up. Tea, coffee, juice, and light breakfast are served in the restaurant.
Guests then discover and explore “Nha Be Hai Phong” before returning to the cruise for check-out. Brunch is served while Velar Of The Seas gently cruises back toward the harbor. Around 10:30, guests transfer by tender back to the dock and arrive at Tuan Chau Marina at approximately 11:15.
2D1N Included Services
1 night on Velar Of The Seas Cruise
04 meals: 01 breakfast, 02 lunches, 01 dinner
Complimentary mineral water on board: 01 bottle per guest per day
Sightseeing fees
Onboard insurance and service charges
Kayaking
2D1N Excluded Services
Transfers to and from Ha Long Bay
Visa service
Airfare and visa
Beverages
Spa and personal expenses
VAT
Services not clearly mentioned in the inclusion list
Cruise Itinerary: 3 Days 2 Nights
The 3-day 2-night journey is perfect for travelers who want a deeper and more relaxing exploration of Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Viet Hai Village, and Ba Trai Dao Beach.
Day 1: Tuan Chau Marina – Lan Ha Bay – Dark & Bright Cave – Tra Bau – Sunset Party
The first day follows the same beautiful route as the 2-day program. Guests arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, transfer to Velar Of The Seas, enjoy lunch while cruising through Lan Ha Bay, explore Dark & Bright Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, swim at Tra Bau, join the Sunset Party, take part in a Vietnamese cooking demonstration, and enjoy a signature dinner on board.
The evening is free for cocktails, squid fishing, spa services, karaoke, games, or peaceful relaxation under the night sky.
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Viet Hai Village – Ba Trai Dao Beach
Guests begin the morning with Tai Chi on the sundeck and breakfast in the restaurant. Around 07:50, guests transfer to a day cruise and head to Viet Hai Village, a peaceful village located in the middle of jungle-covered mountains in Cat Ba National Park.
Upon arrival, guests can take a bicycle ride or electric car along a small path through the rainforest, passing rice fields and local scenery. The visit includes opportunities to learn about local houses, culture, customs, and daily life.
After returning to the day cruise, lunch is served on board while continuing the journey through Lan Ha Bay. In the afternoon, the cruise visits Ba Trai Dao Beach, one of the most beautiful beach areas in Lan Ha Bay, known for white sand, calm water, and a quiet atmosphere. Guests can swim, kayak, relax, and enjoy the peaceful beauty of this pristine area.
Later, guests return to Velar Of The Seas Cruise and continue enjoying onboard activities such as cooking demonstration, sunset party, sundeck relaxation, dinner, cocktails, spa, squid fishing, karaoke, and evening entertainment.
Day 3: Tai Chi – Light Breakfast – Nha Be Hai Phong – Brunch – Tuan Chau Marina
The final morning begins with Tai Chi, tea, coffee, juice, and light breakfast. Guests explore “Nha Be Hai Phong,” then prepare for check-out. Brunch is served in the restaurant as the cruise returns gently to the harbor. Guests disembark by tender and arrive back at Tuan Chau Marina around 11:15.
3D2N Included Services
2 nights on Velar Of The Seas Cruise
07 meals: 02 breakfasts, 03 lunches, 02 dinners
Complimentary mineral water on board: 01 bottle per guest per day
Sightseeing fees
Onboard insurance and service charges
Kayaking
3D2N Excluded Services
Transfers to and from Ha Long Bay
Visa service
Airfare and visa
Beverages
Spa and personal expenses
VAT
Services not clearly mentioned in the inclusion list
Children Policy
Children under 6 years old sharing with parents are free of charge, limited to one child per cabin. The second child may be charged 50%. Children from 6 to 9 years old sharing with parents are charged 75%. Children aged 10 and above are charged as adults.
Transportation Information
Velar Of The Seas departs from Tuan Chau Island, Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh Province. The port is approximately 175km from Hanoi, around 165km from Noi Bai Airport, and around 75km from Cat Bi Airport in Hai Phong. Transportation options include highway transfer, luxury limousine or MPV service with daily departure from Hanoi, private car service on request, and helicopter service on request.
Why Choose Velar Of The Seas Cruise?
Velar Of The Seas is a wonderful choice for travelers seeking a premium cruise experience through both Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. The cruise offers elegant neoclassical design, spacious cabins with private balconies, Jacuzzi bathrooms, panoramic ocean views, a relaxing sundeck, swimming pool, spa, sky bar, fine dining, exciting activities, and thoughtfully planned itineraries to less-touristy destinations.
More than just a cruise, Velar Of The Seas is a floating retreat where guests can enjoy luxury, nature, culture, cuisine, and relaxation in one seamless journey. Whether you are planning a romantic escape, honeymoon, family holiday, group trip, or special celebration, Velar Of The Seas promises a memorable voyage through one of Vietnam’s most beautiful seascapes.
Conclusion
Velar Of The Seas Cruise is an elegant 5-star journey crafted for travelers who wish to discover Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay in comfort, privacy, and style. With luxurious suites, private balconies, Jacuzzi bathrooms, refined dining, a spacious sundeck, swimming pool, spa services, sunset parties, kayaking, cave exploration, village visits, and professional hospitality, Velar Of The Seas brings together the best elements of a premium cruise holiday.
Sailing with Velar Of The Seas means waking up among limestone islands, enjoying peaceful emerald waters, tasting delicious cuisine, discovering hidden corners of the bay, and creating unforgettable memories in one of Vietnam’s most iconic natural destinations.
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