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Overview

Calista Cruise – Refined Luxury in Lan Ha Bay

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Set sail aboard Calista Cruise, where sophisticated design meets the tranquility of Lan Ha Bay. With its sleek steel hull, contemporary interiors, and thoughtful amenities, Calista offers a boutique experience tailored for couples, honeymooners, and small families. Featuring 24 spacious cabins across three decks—each with private balconies and panoramic views—this vessel blends luxury and intimacy for a serene escape.

Calista Cruise combines refined elegance with cultural richness. Its on-board spa, fitness corner, sundeck lounge, and fine-dining restaurant all reflect a vision of comfort and style. Guests enjoy immersive experiences, including kayaking into hidden lagoons and evenings filled with gourmet tasting and cultural immersion.

Highlights

  • Boutique steel-hulled cruise with only 24 cabins
  • Private balconies in every cabin overlooking Lan Ha Bay
  • Rooftop sun deck, spa, fitness suite, and lounge bar
  • Gourmet Vietnamese-Western fusion cuisine
  • Activities: kayaking, bamboo-boat rides, cooking class, Tai Chi, squid fishing
  • Excursions: Dark & Bright Cave, Viet Hai Village, beach & lagoon visits
  • Customizable itineraries suitable for romantic or family travel

Itinerary & Prices

  • 2 Days 1 Night
  • 3 Days 2 Nights

  • Rates
  • Inclusions
  • Exclusions
  • Accommodation in balcony cabin
  • Meals: lunch, dinner, breakfast, brunch
  • Welcome drink, bottled water, fruits
  • Kayaking, bamboo-boats, culture-style cooking class, Tai Chi, squid fishing
  • Excursion fees, entrance tickets, and guided tours
  • Spa access, fitness suite, lounge bar
  • English-speaking guide and attentive crew
  • Taxes, service charges, and insurance onboard
  • Transfers to/from Hanoi (arranged upon request)
  • Spa treatments & alcoholic drinks
  • Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
  • Travel insurance, visa fees, and flights
  • Any services not explicitly listed as included

Day 1: Arrival – Kayak & Beach Time

Board Calista Cruise at Tuan Chau Marina around midday. Guests receive a welcome drink and safety briefing before settling into cabins. A refined lunch is followed by an afternoon excursion to Ao Ech Lagoon for kayaking or bamboo-boat exploration in emerald waters.

Return to the cruise for Happy Hour on the sundeck and a Vietnamese cooking class. Dinner is served at the onboard restaurant, followed by optional evening entertainment—perhaps squid fishing or a spa session. Overnight on board.

Location

Day

1/2

Day 2: Tai Chi – Cave Visit – Disembark

Begin your day with Tai Chi at sunrise on the deck, followed by a healthy breakfast. Explore the mystical Dark & Bright Cave in the morning before returning to Calista Cruise for a farewell brunch. Guests disembark at Tuan Chau Marina around 11:00 AM.

Location

Day

2/2

  • Rates
  • Inclusions
  • Exclusions
  • Accommodation in balcony cabin
  • Meals: lunch, dinner, breakfast, brunch
  • Welcome drink, bottled water, fruits
  • Kayaking, bamboo-boats, culture-style cooking class, Tai Chi, squid fishing
  • Excursion fees, entrance tickets, and guided tours
  • Spa access, fitness suite, lounge bar
  • English-speaking guide and attentive crew
  • Taxes, service charges, and insurance onboard
  • Transfers to/from Hanoi (arranged upon request)
  • Spa treatments & alcoholic drinks
  • Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
  • Travel insurance, visa fees, and flights
  • Any services not explicitly listed as included

Day 1: Lagoon Arrival – Sunset & Cooking Demo

After boarding and lunch, spend the afternoon in Ao Ech Lagoon kayaking or swimming. Sunset cocktails lead into a cooking demonstration and sumptuous dinner. Evening relaxation options include squid fishing or a movie in the lounge.

Location

Day

1/3

Day 2: Viet Hai Village & Beach Day

Post-breakfast, embark on a day boat to Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island. Exploring via bike or electric car, guests discover rural life and lush landscapes. After lunch, paddle or swim in a tranquil beach lagoon. Return for drinks and dinner aboard

Location

Day

2/3

Day 3: Cave Adventure & Departure

Enjoy morning Tai Chi, breakfast, and a final visit to Dark & Bright Cave. Following brunch, disembark at Tuan Chau around 11:00 AM.

Location

Day

3/3

Accommodations

Social Areas

CRUISES & LODGES

Deluxe Balcony (28 m²)

Featuring queen or twin beds, private balconies, en-suite bathrooms with standing showers, and tasteful décor.

Executive Balcony (32 m²)

Located on the upper deck with seating space, larger balcony, and elevated amenities.

Premium Balcony (36 m²)

Spacious cabins equipped with lounge areas, extended balconies, and elegant finishes for added comfort.

Family Suite (55 m²)

A pair of cabins linked internally, ideal for families—providing two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and shared balcony space.

Royal Terrace Suite (60 m²)

The pinnacle of luxury with a private terrace, Jacuzzi, King bed, lounge area, and panoramic bay views.


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