Halong Bay Sena Cruises – Our whole team working hard everyday is to become the honest close friend helping you out for experiencing the most satisfied cruise in Vietnam as well as deserve being partnership with other travel agencies believing and supporting us now and in the future.
“BEYOND A CRUISING JOURNEY”
Halong is the amazing “dragon bay” of Vietnam. Tourists cannot help but to visit this amazing bay while enjoying their Vietnam holiday. SENA is the perfect choice for cruising services to explore this fascinating landscape, as the paradise on earth it is, with an extraordinary all- inclusive experience in a truly authentic oriental cultural environment. SENA CRUISES is a traditional and cozy boutique cruise, managed by Swan Cruises, the brand name being a well spoken name in Vietnam
Our experienced co-founders understand the expectations of our visitors from different parts of the world for a real trip to Vietnam, so the entire Sena team is committed to deliver the best and most hospitable services available, to turn the term of “Beyond a cruising journey” to being the best in personal care and a luxury cozy boutique cruise, with the highest safety standards, carefully researched itineraries, authentic decor, and delicious food. That’s all in the promise for a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
OUR MISSIONS
Our mission is to have the Swan Bay Company become the leading luxury traditional boutique service cruise line, to provide the best luxury hospitality services and in an authentic Vietnamese traditional cultural environment, well imbued with local culture, and with upgraded competitive abilities for the well- spoken brand name of Ha Long Bay cruises services.
BRAND NAME SIGNIFICANCE
“SENA” means the most beautiful charming girl in the entire world, with sparkling big eyes that can make anyone’s heart melt, and one look of her smile can make anyone’s day perfect. Her beauty is only surpassed by her brains and will undoubtedly become one of the greatest minds of today. When she walks into the room you can feel her presence making you weak at the knees and stealing your breath. Her kindness and caring heart will make anyone feel safe and welcome. If you ever find yourself a “Sena”, you need to do everything you can to be with her. She will make you feel like heaven on earth.
On the other hand, “Sena” is also the Lotus of Asia. The Lotus flower is the symbol of Buddhism, which represents for Oriental civilization being a beautiful simple, yet vital flower, always reaching forwards to the best beauty of humanity. Thus, this core value will be spread out to every member of the Sena team.
OUR OWN CORE VALUE
Based on the number of researches and surveys throughout Vietnam for long time working experiences, since Vietnam tourism started, the major question has been what do you, the visitor, imagine about Vietnam, and what are the hospitality service standards you expect for your Vietnam vacation.
From the statistical reports, the Sena Company decided to introduce to our customers a tourism production with remarkable features of Vietnamese traditional culture, from ship vessel appearance to interior decoration, and accessory design, all to bring to the heart the beating of local culture. Customer satisfaction is our first care, and to be able carry this out, besides high quality facilities and very beautiful luxury traditional boutique interiors, is our ability and working status of our staff, from the office to the crew on the boats.
Effective human resource management is also an important element to lead the company to success and customer satisfaction. SENA issues very reasonable policies to create good working conditions. Taking in advance the individual ability of every single person and using that for their right position, makes the right teamwork to achieve the highest standards.
SENA CRUISES is a company filled with honesty, dedication, friendship, pride, and peak professional performance, in a dynamic and rewarding work environment. We work together to achieve our goals and lead the luxury cruise industry in Vietnam and the region. We create ongoing win-win partnerships with our suppliers and through hard work we create profits and growth for all.
Our Ha Long Bay Day Trip is daily departure cover most exciting activities such as kayaking, visiting cave and boat row around fishing villages and concluded at your hotel in Hanoi just a bit late for dining out
DAY 1: DEPARTS 07:30AM – ARRIVES 11:45AM (HA LONG BAY DAY TRIP)
PORT OF CALL: HON GAI
HON GAI PIER – BAI TU LONG BAY – VUNG VIENG VILLAGE – THIEN CANH SON CAVE
07.30 – 08.00: Pick up at your hotel in Old Quarter and depart to Bai Tu Long bay
11.45: Welcome guests at Sena Office, enter our waiting lounge for short break before getting on Bai Tu Long bay cruise
12.30: Embark Swan Cruises, start cruising to Bai Tu Long Bay, enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape while passing by Teapot islet, Blockhouse islet, Goat Head islet… then have lunch on board.
14.00: Arrive at Vung Vieng village. Take the rowing boat to go deep into the village and learn how the local people survive among the ocean, interact with them and visit the fish farm. You can choose the do kayaking around this peaceful village too.
16.00: Continue cruising to Cong Do area, visit the mysterious Thien Canh Son cave and relax on the beautiful beach.
17.00: Enjoy a sunset tea and join in a cooking demonstration to learn some traditional Vietnamese dishes.
18:00: Cruise back to harbor, pass by Dragon islet and relax on board.
21.30 – 22.00: Drop off at your hotel in the Old Quarter. End of Ha Long Bay day trip.
Bai Tu Long bay 1 day cruise is one of the best itinerary organized ONLY by SENA CRUISES on the beautiful Bai Tu Long bay. We designed 6 hours discovery with the nicest experiences for your special trip in norheast of Viet Nam.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Unique Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay 2 days 1 night cruising with Sena Cruises - Luxury Boutique Cruises is the best choice for you. Sena Cruises is designed and decorated traditionally with 16 cabins all that presents for oriental trend which will not only bring you a journey in comfort & luxury but also take you deep into natural wonder with various interesting activities: kayaking, swimming, biking, etc.
Two-day one-night cruise tour to less touristy area of Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay is an ideal trip for those who seek for truly experience.
HIGHLIGHTS OF ITINERARY
- Visit Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay in the same journey
- New and unique itinerary with the most balance of: activities, relaxing and sightseeing.
- Go Kayaking/rowing sampan in Dark-Light cave, one the most beautiful water cave on the Bay
- Discover and integrate in the life of fishermen in a fishing house on the bay (exclusive)
- Relaxing overnight on the quietest area of Lan Ha Bay.
ITINERARY:
( Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay)
Cruising Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay with SENA Cruise, luxury boutique cruise to experience the magnificent wonder of nature & the enrich Vietnamese culture. With a wide range of activities: Kayaking, swimming, cycling, squid fishing and many more, SENA Cruise commit to bring you an unforgettable voyage.
DAY 1: HANOI – HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY
08:00 – 08:30 | Pick-up
For those who book transfer service, our bus will collect guests from hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter.
11:30 – 12:00 | Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor
12:00 – 12:30 | Transfer to the main boat by tender. Embark on Sena Cruise
Warmly welcome to Sena Cruise! While enjoying a welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver a cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that you will check in your cabin.
13:00 – 13:30 | Enjoy fabulous lunch
Fabulous lunch is served while Sena Cruise – Luxury Boutique Cruise starts her sail into magnificent Lan Ha Bay – an extension of Ha Long Wonder which is much quieter and has fewer tourists. She will pass the famous Finger Islet, Candle Islet and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.
15:00 | Explore Lan Ha Bay
Option 1: We will visit the Dark and Bright Cave – famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Here you will take some photos of the romantic, lyrical local see-sights. This is also the best time for tourists to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming – which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the Limestone Mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay. Afterwards, visitors immerse in the emerald green water of Lan Ha Bay with exciting swimming activities.
Option 2: Sena Cruise – Luxury Boutique Cruise reaches Three Peach area (if the weather permits). It is time to discover Lan Ha Bay yourselves with your travel buddy sharing kayak. While kayaking, you will have a brief look at the geology of the Karts Mountains that form a beautiful surrounding
17:00 | Return to Sena Cruise.
Enjoy a sunset party on LanHa Bay. It is an ideal time for photography enthusiasts to capture the stunning moment of sunset at Lan Ha Bay.
You will also have a chance to join our Cooking class to challenge your skills in preparing very famous Vietnamese spring rolls.
Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for overnight.
19:00 | Savor deluxe dinner
After the incredible dinner, take your leisure time to chat at the bar, watch the movie in the restaurant and enjoy Spa treatment (please book in advance).
Reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at a panoramic bar or take one of our onboard activities: squid fishing, karaoke. (We open the light and prepare the squid fishing rods)
You will stay overnight on cruise.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – HA NOI
06:00 | Sunrise Tai-chi section on sundeck
Be an early bird for a photo hunt and join our Tai-chi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind.
07:00 | Having light breakfast
Sena Cruises – Luxury Boutique Cruises continues her sail, passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
08:15 | Explore Frog Pond Area
Join kayaking & swimming to explore the Frog Pond area – the famous filming location for Kong Skull Island (King Kong) in Quang Ninh in 2018.
09:30 | Return to the boat for check-out
10:00 | Lunch time
During the time well prepared Set menu lunch is served, Sena Cruise – Luxury Boutique Cruise slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of Karst Mountains towards the Harbor.
(If you want to go to Cat Ba Island, you must let us know, we will transfer you by Sena Cruise small transfer boat to Gia Luan Port).
11:30 – 12:00 | Disembark Sena Cruise and farewell the crew and back to Hanoi by bus
15:00 – 16:00 | Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, end of unforgettable trip.
Important notes to explore Ha Long Bay:
1. Schedule and activities:
- The program may be subject to change depending on weather conditions or specific tides without announcing to visitors in advance.
- Time in the schedule is only relative. The specific time will be announced by our tour guide on the day of departure.
- All activities are included in the program. Guests can choose to relax themselves and enjoy the scenery on board, without having to fully participate in activities above.
2. Menu and meals:
- The trip will full meals on board.
- The menu on board is daily standard for all visitors. If there are personal requirements such as diet, vegetarian … please advise us when book the tour or tour guide in advance. After embarking, it is no longer changeable due to the stock limit condition.
- The identifications and personal belongings should be brought.
- Original passport / ID card (required for check-in).
- Cash.
- Camera.
- Personal wares: Sunglasses, hats, sun scream, sport shoe, casual wears.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Halong is very famous, but is overcrowded in recent year. And now, a new ‘’passage of dragon’’ has been created to fulfill the enjoyment in the wonder by visiting both of Halong and Lan Ha Bay, a mysterious paradise of Tonkin gulf. Very unique itineraries and new attractions would be made to get the different journeys.
All that not only bring a perfect leisure feeling but also help visitors seemly touch the hand to beauty of nature…All promise to bring a never-forgotten experience. Enjoy your trip with Halong bay luxury cruises.
HIGHLIGHTS OF ITINERARY
- Visit Halong bay, Lan Ha bay and Cat ba island in the same journey
- Discover new hidden area of Tonkin Gulf with many outdoor activities
- Go Kayaking/rowing sampan in Dark-Light cave, one the most beautiful water cave on the Bay
- Discover and integrate in the life of fishermen in a fishing house on the bay (exclusive)
- Discover a local valley Viet Hai village by biking, visit local lifestyle, school…Immerse to the nature by free time on beach, sea…for kayaking, swimming…
ITINERARY:
( Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay)
Lan Ha Bay is also called “Kayaking Paradise”. It has about 400 of the karst formations standing proudly in the clear blue waters, offering tourists a different view from every angle. This part of the main bay is particularly less touristy, less inhabited, cleaner, and just as beautiful as Halong Bay itself.
DAY 1: HANOI – HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY
08:00 – 08:30 | Pick-up
For those who book transfer service, our bus will collect guests from hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter.
11:30 – 12:00 | Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor
12:00 – 12:30 | Transfer to the main boat by tender. Embark on Sena Cruise
Warmly welcome to Sena Cruise! While enjoying a welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver a cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that you will check in your cabin.
13:00 – 13:30 | Enjoy fabulous lunch
Fabulous lunch is served while Sena Cruise – Luxury Boutique Cruise starts her sail into magnificent Lan Ha Bay – an extension of Halong Wonder which is much quieter and has fewer tourists. She will pass the famous Finger Islet, Candle Islet and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.
15:00 | Explore Lan Ha Bay
Option 1: We will visit the Dark and Bright Cave – famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Here you will take some photos of the romantic, lyrical local see-sights. This is also the best time for tourists to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming – which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the Limestone Mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay. Afterwards, visitors immerse in the emerald green water of Lan Ha Bay with exciting swimming activities.
Option 2: Sena Cruise – Luxury Boutique Cruise reaches Three Peach area (if the weather permits). It is time to discover Lan Ha Bay yourselves with your travel buddy sharing kayak. While kayaking, you will have a brief look at the geology of the Karts Mountains that form a beautiful surrounding
17:00 | Time for relaxing
Back to SENA Cruise and relax on cruise. Enjoy our sunset time and “Happy Hour Deal” in all bars on cruise.
You will also have a chance to join our Cooking class to challenge your skills in preparing very famous Vietnamese spring rolls.
Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for overnight.
19:00 | Savor deluxe dinner
After the incredible dinner, take your leisure time to chat at the bar, watch the movie in the restaurant and enjoy Spa treatment (please book in advance).
After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at a panoramic bar or take one of our onboard activities: squid fishing, karaoke. (We open the light and prepare the squid fishing rods)
You will stay overnight on cruise.
DAY 2: FULL DAY ACTIVITIES IN LAN HA BAY
06:00 | Sunrise Tai-chi section on sundeck
Be an early bird for a photo hunt and join our Tai-chi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind.
07:00 | Have light breakfast
8:00-8.30| Transfer to the Viet Hai
You have a chance to visit the bay to go further than Lan Ha Bay. You start the journey to discover Viet Hai village – a peaceful village with extremely beautiful scenery by bike or tram along the trails, through vast rice fields. You stop to rest and visit the old house made from straw, mud, bamboo … find out the lives of local people.
13:00 | Have lunch
14:00 | The cruise takes you to the pristine beach area.
On each 2-seat kayak our tour guide will lead you to paddle under a tunnel grotto to a stunning lagoon (depending on the tide sometimes). Here you can dip into the emerald waters. Swimming to see corals or you can also reach some secluded beaches for a while relaxing lying on sand…
16:00 | Go back to Sena Cruise
Relax on the sundeck and enjoy “Happy Hour Deal” in all bars on cruise.
19:00 | Enjoy Dinner
You may take the rest of the night with drinks on the sundeck, relax in your room, or try your luck with catching squids.
Staying overnight on cruise.
DAY 3: LAN HA BAY – HA NOI
06:00 | Sunrise Tai-chi section on sundeck
Be an early bird for a photo hunt and join our Tai-chi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind.
07:00 | Having light breakfast
Sena Cruises – Luxury Boutique Cruises continues her sail, passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
08:15 | Explore Tra Bau Area
Join kayaking & swimming to explore the Tra Bau area – the famous filming location for Kong Skull Island (King Kong) in Quang Ninh in 2018.
09:30 | Return to the boat for check-out
10:00 | Lunch time
During the time well prepared Set menu lunch is served, Sena Cruise – Luxury Boutique Cruise slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of Karst Mountains towards the Harbor.
(If you want to go to Cat Ba Island, you must let us know, we will transfer you by Sena Cruise small transfer boat to Gia Luan Port).
11:30 – 12:00 | Disembark Sena Cruise and farewell the crew and back to Hanoi by bus
15:00 – 16:00 | Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, end of unforgettable trip.
Important notes to explore Ha Long Bay:
1. Schedule and activities:
- The program may be changed subject to weather conditions or specific tides without announcing to visitors in advance.
- Time in the schedule is only relative. The specific time will be announced by our tour guide on the day of departure.
- All activities are included in the program. Guests can choose to relax themselves and enjoy the scenery on board, without having to fully participate in activities above.
2. Menu and meals:
- The trip will full meals on board.
- The menu on board is daily standard for all visitors. If there are personal requirements such as diet, vegetarian … please advise us when book the tour or tour guide in advance. After embarking, it is no longer changeable due to the stock limit condition.
- The identifications and personal belongings should be brought.
- Original passport / ID card (required for check-in).
- Cash.
- Camera.
- Personal wares: Sunglasses, hats, sun scream, sport shoe, casual wears.
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