7:30 AM – Departure by bus from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter (if your hotel is outside the Old Quarter, we will provide the nearest meeting point).
10:00 AM – Arrival at Pha Got pier, where you board a speedboat or ferry.
11:00 AM – Arrival on Cat Ba Island. You continue by bus to the southern part of the island.
12:00 PM – Arrival at Beo Pier.
12:30 PM – Boarding the junk. Welcome drink and cruise briefing with your English-speaking guide.
You’ll have some time to observe the floating fishing villages from the boat’s deck.
Lunch is served on board as the boat starts cruising.

1:30 PM – The boat stops near Van Boi beach (or a similar spot). Enjoy a taste of Vietnamese seafood-based cuisine in a peaceful setting.
2:45 PM – Swimming time at Van Boi beach, a completely wild and untouched spot with no artificial structures — or simply relax and admire the stunning scenery from the upper deck.
3:45 PM – The boat sails deeper into the bay, toward Ba Trai Dao or Dau Be for a beautiful off-the-beaten-path kayaking experience — a unique way to explore the bay.
5:30 PM – The boat returns to a peaceful area in the middle of the bay and drops anchor for the night. Free time to enjoy a drink and watch the sunset in a magical setting.
6:00 PM – Cooking class (menu may vary).
7:15 PM – Dinner served on board.
8:30 PM – Free evening or try your hand at squid fishing.

Note: The order of activities may vary depending on weather conditions.