Daiichi Boutique Cruise

Daiichi Boutique Cruise is a 3-star cruise boat on Cat Ba Island, berthed at Bến Bèo in Cat Ba town, with air-conditioned cabins that have sea or lake views and private bathrooms. It suits travellers who want to sleep on the water rather than in a building, and guests praise the small, intimate wooden vessel and its comfortable cabins.

Two room types are offered, both 25 m². The Deluxe Family Room has a king-size bed and a single bed, a private entrance, and a bathroom with walk-in shower, bidet and hairdryer. The Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony has a balcony with sea views and can be set up as a twin or a double. Both rooms come with air conditioning, free toiletries and bathrobes.

Facilities include a sun terrace with sun loungers and outdoor seating, a restaurant and bar serving Vietnamese and European dishes with vegetarian and vegan options, and a spa area with a foot bath. A 24-hour front desk, concierge and tour desk help arrange activities such as kayaking, cycling and cooking classes, and free WiFi is available in the rooms.

Daiichi Boutique Cruise has two room types, both 25 m², both with air conditioning, a private bathroom and sea views. The Deluxe Family Room is the option for three travellers, with a king-size bed alongside a single bed, a private entrance and a bathroom with walk-in shower, bidet and hairdryer, plus a tea and coffee maker in the room.

The Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony suits two travellers who want outdoor space, since its balcony looks over the water. It can be set up as a twin or as a double, and it has a private entrance and a bathroom with walk-in shower. Both rooms come with free toiletries, bathrobes and towels, so the main differences between them are the balcony and the sleeping arrangement.

Daiichi Boutique Cruise has a sun terrace with sun loungers, outdoor furniture and a picnic area, plus BBQ facilities for evenings on deck. The restaurant and bar serve meals and drinks, a snack bar serves lighter food, and special diet menus are available on request. A spa lounge and a foot bath complete the on-board options.

The 24-hour front desk offers a concierge service, a tour desk, luggage storage and an airport shuttle. Activities on offer include bike tours, cycling, diving and a cooking class. Rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom with bidet and bath or shower, free toiletries, bathrobes, a hairdryer and an electric kettle, and free WiFi is available in the rooms.

Breakfast is served on board with continental, Asian and buffet options, including warm dishes and fresh pastries, and breakfast can also be taken in the room. No parking is available at the property.

Daiichi Boutique Cruise is moored at Bến Bèo in Cat Ba town, on the south-east coast of Cat Ba Island. The Cat Co public beaches lie along the shore beside the town, Lan Ha Bay opens offshore with its limestone islands, and Cat Ba National Park is 50 m from the cruise. Guests find the bay less crowded than Halong Bay. Đảo Khỉ Beach, on Monkey Island, is 1.6 km away, one of the nearest beaches to the mooring.

Cat Bi International Airport is 35.7 km away, and the Ben Beo ferry terminal is 2.1 km from the mooring. Guests flying in can use the property's airport shuttle, and the Hoang Long and Cát Bà bus stations are each 3.4 km away. Reaching Cat Ba town from the mainland takes a car ferry from Tuan Chau to Gia Luan, followed by a road journey across the island.

Cannon Fort is 3.1 km away, and the Linh Quang Pagoda and Buddhist temple is 3.8 km. The Monkey Island Summit viewpoint is 1.7 km away. Public Beach Cat Co 2 is 3.4 km away, and the Local Produce Market is in the same area. Cat Ba National Park's forest trails offer a walk inland, away from the water, while the on-board programme, which guests describe as varied, covers kayaking, cycling, cooking classes and swimming.