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Ao Ech kayak
Swimming at Tra Bau
Thien Cung Cave
Shuttle pickup in the Old Quarter ~08:00-08:30 (add-on); check-in with welcome tea at Lot 33, Tuan Chau Marina; speedboat to the ship ~11:45-12:00, welcome drink + briefing; lunch as the cruise sails into Halong / Lan Ha Bay
Kayak at the tranquil Ao Ech, anchor at Tra Bau to swim in the emerald bay; Vietnamese cooking demonstration + Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at sunset
Vietnamese-French fusion dinner, then the sundeck / bar, squid fishing or board games
Welcome drinks for the group + fresh fruit in the cabin
Taxes, service charges + sightseeing entrance fees
English-speaking tour guide onboard
Well-equipped cabins with two-way air conditioning
Meals onboard (2D1N: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner + 1 combined breakfast/lunch)
Kayaking + cave exploration
Complimentary Wi-Fi (limited / may be unstable)
Cooking class, swimming (weather permitting), afternoon tea + local wine tasting
Early morning Tai Chi, evening squid fishing + movie screening
Launching October 2026, Nostalgia Sails is the new boutique fleet from Nostalgia Cruises, sailing Halong and Lan Ha Bay. It blends traditional Vietnamese charm with refined Indochine sophistication, drawing on Nguyen Dynasty royal architecture through artisanal, heritage-inspired spaces. The itinerary favours the quieter Lan Ha Bay side (Ao Ech, Tra Bau) with a Vietnamese-French fusion dinner onboard.
Max guests
52
Built
2026
King/twin, private balcony + bathtub (12 cabins)
From
$556
/ night
✓ Balcony
✓ Bathtub
✓ Air Conditioning

Launching October 2026, Nostalgia Sails is the new boutique fleet from Nostalgia Cruises, sailing Halong and Lan Ha Bay. It blends traditional Vietnamese charm with refined Indochine sophistication, drawing on Nguyen Dynasty royal architecture through artisanal, heritage-inspired spaces.
Lan Ha Bay
Tuan Chau Marina
Up to 52
26 suites
Cooking class
Morning Tai Chi
Happy Hour
Afternoon tea + local wine tasting
Evening squid fishing + movie screening
Onboard insurance
Air tickets, transportation + hotel accommodation
Visa application fees
Massage services
Beverages, tips + personal expenses
2026 fare increase surcharge (if applicable)