Sea Spa – Grand Pioneers – Halong Bay Cruise

Submitted by: Hai Yen Pham
Lead Designer: Viet Thuan Group
Studio: Viet Thuan Group
Outfitter: Viet Thuan Group
Shipyard: Viet Thuan Group
Completion Date: 26/10/2023

Sea Spa: A retreat shaped by the spirit of a Heritage
For centuries, Ha Long Bay has been shaped by water, wind and time. Its limestone islands rise from the sea like timeless sculptures, while light moves quietly across the water, changing the landscape from one moment to the next. Inspired by this enduring rhythm, Sea Spa brings the spirit of Ha Long Bay into a space dedicated to stillness and renewal.

Sea Spa was designed with Ha Long Bay always in view. Circular windows frame the Bay like living paintings, allowing limestone karsts, open water and shifting daylight to become part of the experience. The interior takes its cues from the landscape – warm timber echoes the natural textures of the islands, muted tones reflect the soft colours of rock and sea, and gentle lighting creates an atmosphere of quiet refuge.

Across five treatment rooms, a dry sauna and steam room, guests are invited to move between treatment, warmth and stillness at their own pace. Each space is designed for privacy and unhurried comfort, while the changing scenery outside creates a subtle reminder that the ship is always moving through one of the world’s most remarkable natural landscapes.

Yet Sea Spa is more than a place to pause. It is a different way of experiencing Ha Long Bay.

Sea Spa is a place to step away from the rhythm of the journey without leaving Ha Long Bay behind. Even in its quietest spaces, the landscape remains close – framed through a window, reflected in the changing light, or simply present beyond the room. Here, time dedicated to wellbeing becomes another way to experience the Bay.