Pick up/ Drop off time
You will see that the pick up and drop off time are well noted in each of the cruise itinerary. Generally speaking, most cruise trip will start at noontime, thus if you are leaving from Hanoi, you will need to depart between 8:00 and 8:30AM to meet the cruise schedule. If you book a seat on the shuttle bus provided by the cruise, you will be picked up from your hotel in this time range or asked to come to a meeting point near the Old Quarter.
The cruise trip will return to the harbor by 11 AM or 12 PM on the last day of the trip and you can expect to reach your hotel between 2:00 and 2:30PM. Day trip to Halong Bay will have later drop off time, at 8:00 PM approximately.
Keep in mind this time range and plan your travel accordingly. For example if you arrive at Hanoi airport at 9:30AM, it will be too late for a cruise departing on the same day. Similarly, any onward flight or train trip from Hanoi will need to be later than 7PM so that you can avoid all the hassle involved.
Questions & Answers (12)
Could you please clarify the following questions? While boarding the cruise, can I bring my luggage with me? I plan to carry 1 large check-in bag and 2 cabin-size bags, as we are traveling as a family of four (2 adults and 2 children, ages 8 and 6). After the tour finishes, is it possible for you to drop us at Hanoi Airport so we can catch our flight to Da Nang? Our cruise plan is for 2 days and 1 night.
Dear Gopilingam Rajamani, Yes, you can bring your luggage along with you. Regarding the transfer, we can offer you either a shuttle bus back to Hanoi and a connecting car to the airport, or a private car straight to the airport. Best regards, Annie (Ms.)
Hi, I am interested in overnight cruise. Do you provide transfer directly from hanoi airport to halong bay? And the return next day to hanoi?
Dear Dharmil, I wish to advise you that we do offer the private car from Noi Bai to Halong and back to Hanoi on the last day. Regards, Phoebe
Hi, I am interested in an overnight cruise in Halong Bay. Do you do a pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter and drop off in Ninh Binh? If so, is it ok to bring our suitcases, they will be 20kg each. There are four of us travelling together.
Dear Filiz, Yes, we do offer shuttle bus Hanoi - Halong - Ninh Binh and you can bring your luggage along with you. Best regards, Annie (Ms.)
Hi. Do you provide a transfer service to Hanoi Airport after a cruise or just into the centre of Hanoi city? Thank you.
Dear Fiona Duncan, We can arrange a connecting car to pick you up on the way then go straight to Hanoi Airport. You will reach the airport around 3.00-3.30pm. Best regards, Cindy
What is a safe time to book a flight from Hanoi Airport to Da Nang after a 3day 2 night cruise.
Dear Paul McKay, A safe time to book a flight from Hanoi to Danang airport is after 5.00pm as you will return back to Hanoi between 2.30 - 4.00pm depending on which cruise you choose. Best regards, Cindy
