Sea Stars Cruise is Luxury Cruise with 39 cabins with private balconies. Thirty-nine different perspectives across the same limestone landscape. The bay shifts constantly through light, weather, height, and direction, quieter at the stern, more open towards the bow, and distinct from the upper decks and from the waterline below. Warm timber finishes, handcrafted lacquer details, and softened natural tones subtly draw on Vietnamese craft traditions, balancing residential comfort with openness towards Ha Long Bay through large windows, private balconies, and changing light throughout the day. No two mornings on Star of the North are identical. The light sees to that.
The journey aboard Sea Stars Cruise moves between the quieter waters of Bai Tu Long Bay and the limestone landscapes of Ha Long Bay. Across two days and one night, the experience unfolds through shifting light, slower hours on the water, and moments of stillness within one of the world’s most celebrated seascapes. As day boats gradually return to shore, the pace of the journey slows, revealing a quieter side of the bay and its enduring natural beauty.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL • BAI TU LONG BAY • TUNG SAU PEARL FARM • SUNG SOT CAVE • SUNSET ANCHORAGE (L, D)
BEFORE 11:15 | ARRIVAL AT SEA STARS LOUNGE Guests arrive at the Welcome Lobby on the 1st floor of Radisson Blu Hotel, Ha Long Bay, to complete check-in before boarding.
11:45 – 12:00 | BOARDING THE VESSEL A welcome drink is served as guests board Sea Stars Cruise. The Cruise Manager introduces the journey ahead, including the itinerary across Bai Tu Long Bay and Ha Long Bay, along with onboard safety guidance.
12:15 – 13:30 | LUNCH INTO THE BAY A buffet lunch is served at Capella restaurant as the vessel gradually moves away from the shore and deeper into the northern bay. Along the route, limestone formations such as Am Tich Islet and Mat Quy Islet appear across the horizon, marking the transition from Bai Tu Long Bay to the dramatic landscapes of Ha Long Bay. Through the restaurant’s panoramic windows, the scenery unfolds as the vessel settles into the rhythm of the journey ahead.
14:15 – 15:15 | TUNG SAU PEARL FARM • KAYAKING Tucked away among limestone formations and calm waters, Tung Sau remains one of the few pearl-cultivation areas still operating in the bay. The floating structures associated with pearl farming lend this corner of the bay a distinctive character. In this peaceful setting, guests may enjoy a leisurely kayaking experience while taking in the tranquillity of the surrounding waters.
15:45 – 17:00 | SUNG SOT CAVE (SURPRISE CAVE) In the quieter hours of the morning, guests visit Sung Sot Cave a.k.a Surprise Cave, one of the largest cave systems in Ha Long Bay. Within a sequence of chambers, stalactites and stalagmites formed over thousands of years create an inner landscape of rich shapes and shifting shadows, offering a striking contrast to the open waters outside.
17:00 – 19:00 | SUNSET ANCHORAGE As Sea Stars Cruise settles into its overnight anchorage at Lom Bo, the atmosphere across the bay begins to shift. Guests are invited to enjoy Sunset Happy Hour on the sundeck, with a Buy One, Get One drink offer and light snacks as the last light lingers over the limestone formations. A Vietnamese cooking demonstration also takes place on board, offering a glimpse into the flavours and techniques of traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
19:00 – 20:30 | DINNER AT CAPELLA RESTAURANT Dinner is served at Capella Restaurant while the final light lingers across the bay. A five-course menu inspired by the meeting of Asian flavours and international culinary influences accompanies views of limestone formations gradually receding into the evening. The pace of the night slows, giving way to moments of relaxation amid the tranquillity of the surrounding waters.
20:30 – LATE | THE BAY AFTER DARK As night settles across Ha Long Bay, the vessel settles into a new rhythm. Guests may try squid fishing, reserve a spa treatment, enjoy a private karaoke session, or spend the evening beneath the open sky with a selection of premium wines and spirits as the bay grows still beneath the stars.
DAY 2: MORNING MIST • TAI CHI • TITOV ISLAND (B, BR)
06:10 – 06:30 | TAI CHI ABOVE THE WATER Morning Tai Chi takes place on the 2nd floor as mist lingers low between the limestone formations, and the water beneath the vessel remains almost perfectly still. Guests preferring an indoor start to the day may also access the gym on the 1st floor.
06:30 – 07:20 | BREAKFAST ON THE BAY A light buffet breakfast is served as the first light of morning gradually illuminates the surrounding landscape. Through the restaurant windows, the limestone formations shift from soft grey silhouettes to vibrant shades of green as the bay slowly awakens.
07:20 – 08:30 | TITOV ISLAND The vessel continues towards Titov Island, where guests may relax on the beach, swim in the cool water, or climb to the summit overlooking Ha Long Bay. From above, limestone formations stretch across the horizon in every direction as the afternoon light gradually softens over the water.
08:45 – 09:30 | RETURN TO THE VESSEL Guests return aboard Sea Stars Cruise for check-out and final account settlement as the vessel begins its gradual return voyage across the bay.
09:45 – 10:30 | FAREWELL BRUNCH A final brunch is served as the vessel retraces its route towards Ha Long International Cruise Port. Familiar limestone formations appear transformed beneath the brighter morning light, carrying a different atmosphere from the afternoon before, as the bay gradually opens once again.
10:45 – 11:00 | RETURN TO HARBOUR Guests disembark at Ha Long International Cruise Port and transfer back to Radisson Blu Hotel, Ha Long Bay, bringing the two-day journey through Bai Tu Long Bay and Ha Long Bay to a close.
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SEA STARS CRUISE 2 DAYS – 1 NIGHT
