Launched in Mid-July, 2013, Galaxy Premium features 12 luxury cabins in “Vietnam Traditional Wooden Junk Style”. Fully equipped by the luxurious facilities such as a hotel on the sea offering an utmost comfortable during your stay. In addition, we are providing exciting group activities as swimming, kayaking, trekking and fishing … Night activities with absorbing cooking class or enjoy massage service in untouched natural places gives you into a dreamy vacation!

DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY

07.45: Your transfer vehicle will collect you from your hotel and start departure to Halong Bay.

12.30: Arrive at Hon Gai Pier. Transferred by tender to Galaxy Premium Cruise.

12.45: Welcome aboard – enjoy welcome drink and follow Manager briefing safety on board.

13.00: Check in your cabin and freshen up.

13.30: Delicious lunch will be served with fresh seafood and Vietnamese cuisines while leisurely cruising to the core of Halong Bay.

15.00: Arrive kayaking area – Dark and Light Tunnels, belonged to Cat Ba National Park. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature.

16.45: Get back to Galaxy Premium, cruise to the overnight anchorage.

17.45: Cooking demonstration with Traditional food – Fried Spring Roll and enjoy small party in the Vietnamese way with rice wine.

19.00: Impressive Vietnamese dinner will be served with set menu.

20.30: Free time for joining Games, Karaoke or you may also try your luck with squid fishing.

DAY 2: BAI TU LONG BAY – HANOI

06.30: Start early Tai Chi demonstration on sundeck.

07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style and furthermore with Vietnamese traditional food – ‘PHO’

07.50: Discovering cave, a natural ‘labyrinth’, made by Mother Nature. You could do hiking and hunting beautiful pictures by the view from the high point of the mountain.

09.00: Get back to Galaxy Premium then you will have half an hour to freshen up, finish packing and check out of your cabin.

10.50: Lunch will be served while Galaxy is cruising back to the pier though BAI TU LONG BAY.

12.00: Disembark in Hon Gai pier.

12.30: Leave for Hanoi.

17.00: Return to Hanoi. End of service.

Attention: The cruise itinerary is subject to change due to the weather, tide level and operating conditions without prior notice.

Tour Inclusion
   
Full furnished cabin with A/C.
1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner.
Welcome drink.
Cookery demonstrations.
Entrance and sightseeing fees.
Kayaking.
Fishing equipment.
Exciting games.
English speaking guide.
Shuttle bus (round trip).
Fruits and local wine party (Special event only).

Tour Exclusion

Beverages.
Personal expenses.
All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above.
VAT.

The Au Co is the first and only luxury cruise operator specialising in offering a three-day two-night voyage through world-renowned Halong Bay, Cat Ba Island and the Gulf of Tonkin. The Au Co ship features the very latest safety standards and represents Vietnamese and Oriental culture at its best. Each of her 32 spaciously-designed private cabins boasts luxurious bathrooms and panoramic balconies

Day 1: Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay (B, L, D)
The first day of your cruise is an introduction to the amazing scenery of Halong Bay and its southern sister; Lan Ha Bay. Cruising through Halong Bay will literally take your breath away, as we pass famous spots like Thien Cung and Me Cung caves, plus Soi Sim and Titov islands. Also located in the Gulf of Tonkin, to the south of Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay and the Ho Ba Ham islets offer tranquility and nature at its best, and a guided kayaking tour or a refreshing swim in the Bay’s emerald waters are two of the best ways to enjoy them.

Day 2: Cat Ba Island and Bai Tu Long Bay (B, L, D)
Cat Ba Island is famous for its national park, with more than half the island designated. This island, far and away the largest in the Gulf of Tonkin, is covered by a dense rainforest home to numerous indigenous species of flora and fauna. The secluded village of Viet Hai, situated in the middle of this pristine environment, is easily accessible thanks to a short walk or cycling trip and is where we are developing an organic farm which you can visit.

Bai Tu Long Bay, located a little further east of Halong Bay, is the most remote area of your voyage. The exceptional scale and variety of the geological rock formations in this area are sure to make this a future destination for cruising in the Gulf of Tonkin. A relaxing rowing boat tour through the floating village of Cong Dam and its geological area will definitely be a delightful moment for you to remember.

Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L)
Halong Bay, designated a UNESCO world heritage site for its limestone rock formations, is home to about 2,000 isles and islets of different shapes and sizes, creating a truly breathtaking seascape. At its heart is the highest concentration of limestone rocks in the area and caves and grottoes abound. One of the most beautiful is the Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave. Exceptional because of its size and the shapes which have been created by millions of years of erosion, the Surprise Cave is not to be missed.

Children Policy:
Child under 05 years old: free of charge (sharing cabin with parents without extra Bed)
Child from 05 to under 12 years old: 75 % adult`s cost (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed)
Child over 12 years old: 100% adult`s cost (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed)

Trip Included:
Shuttle Bus transfer from hotel in Hanoi-Halong Bay-Hanoi. Round Trip pick up from your hotel.
Accommodation on Board: Private Cabin with seaview window, hot water, western toilet style & Air-Conditioner like 5 star hotel in the sea!
Meals on Board: 1 Breakfast + 2 Lunches + 2 Dinners + 1 Brunch with fresh sea food, Vietnamese food, Asian & International food.
English/French Speaking Guide on Board
Welcome Drink on Board (soft drink, tea or coffee)
Insurance on Board
Tai Chi Exercise in the morning
Entrance Fees & Sightseeing tickets
Visiting Caves & Fishing Villages.
Kayaking activity to explore tunnel caves.
All taxes & services charge

Trip Excluded:
Visa Arrangements
Pre-post accommodation in Hanoi
Visa Arrangements
Beauty Spa Services and Massage
Beverages and Tobacco
Tips and other Personal Expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned above

Paradise Cruises offer the finest way to explore the charming beauty of Halong Bay! The Paradise Cruises Experience is an immersion in culture, heritage and natural beauty of one of the most enchanting destinations in the world. Follow us on a journey rich in local color, luxurious surroundings, gracious services to explore the art of Paradise Cruises. Natural wonders and unique cultural experience lie every turn during this – your most memorable – Vietnam vacation.
 

Day 1: Hanoi-Halong Cruise (Lunch, Dinner)
Your heavenly voyage across Halong Bay starts around noon on Tuan Chau Island at the doorstep of Vietnam’s most fascinating wonder. As the vessel sets sails, you will be greeted by Paradise Crew and Cruise Manager who will aim throughout your stay at providing you with the highest standards of service for a pure pleasure and utmost comfort onboard our luxury facilities in the stunning surroundings.
Discover some of the treasures disseminated across the Bay of the Descending Dragon during the afternoon: fascinating caves, pristine beaches, picturesque floating villages, fantastic rock formations rising up out of emerald water.
While onboard, you can take advantage at leisure of our Spa, Beauty & Massage services; surrounded by a stunning setting in motion, you will attend our chef’s cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking.
Defined to be one of the highlights of your Paradise stay, a highly refined, innovative and varied cuisine will be presented for Lunch and Dinner in the elegant dining-room, accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages from around the world.
 

Day 2: Halong – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)
Early birds can attend a Tai Chi demonstration on the sundeck at the break of dawn. Start the day enjoying some Paradise delights with a colourful buffet breakfast. Continue exploring Halong Bay sailing across its 2000 islets and visiting some of its major highlights.
Your Paradise Cruise will come to an end on Tuan Chau Island between 10.30am and 11.00am

Includes:
+ Welcome Cocktail
+ Cruise Itinerary and Program
+ Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
+ In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
+ Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
+ Luxury en-suite Bathroom
+ 1 Asian Lunch and Dinner Buffet
+ 1 International Breakfast Buffet
+ Snorkel Equipment (subject to availability)
+ Meeting Facilities and Equipment (charter only)
+ Tai Chi Session
+ Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges

Excludes:
+ Kayaking
+ Beauty Spa Services and Massage
+ Beverages and Tobacco
+ Tips and other Personal Expenses
+ Round trip transfer hotel – Halong Bay – hotel @ private car OR per person for bus sharing.
+ All other services not clearly mentioned above

Note:
+ Child 5 – 12 years old in shared cabin (shared with min. 2 adults)
+ Peak season surcharge 25% for checking-in on any of these days:
+ Lunar New Year (To be specified)
+ National Day (Sept. 2nd)
+ Christmas (Dec. 24th)
+ New Year`s Eve (Dec. 31st)
+ Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change upon weather and operating conditions

The different route, you can discover the beauty of Van Gia fishing village by rowing boat or kayaking.

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Majestic Cruise (L, D)
07:30 – 08:30 Our tour guide and bus pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter.
08:30 Departure to Halong Bay for 3.5 Hours.
10:00 Arrive in Hai Duong province, and have 20 minute short break.
12:00 Arrive Bai Chay harbor, Halong Bay.
12:15 Welcome to Majestic Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, Enjoy welcome drink get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.
12:30 Have Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
14:30 arrival in Van Gia floating fishing village, take rowing boat through the village or kayaking to visiting around the floating fishing village.
15:30 Continued exploration the bay.
16:00 Visiting Halong Pearl Farm Village, and Swimming in the bay.
17.30 Back Majestic cruise and relax.
18:00 Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Majestic Cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam.
19:30 Time for dinner enjoying special BBQ seafood on the cruise.
21:00 Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, karaoke, squid fishing, and overnight on the Majestic Cruise.

Day 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L)
06.30: Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi lesson on sundeck.
07.00: Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast.
08:00 Arrive Sung Sot Cave (Amazing Cave) and joining with guide to visiting and explore the cave.
10:00 Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.
11:00 Enjoy the lunch on cruise.
12:00 Majestic Cruise are landing Halong Bay harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.
12:30 Return to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
14:30 Stopover in Hai Duong province to visit a ceramics workshop.
16:00 – 16:30 Arrive in Hanoi end your trip.

Tour inclusion:
- Bus around the trip.
- Entrance fees, taxes and service charge.
- English speaking guide.
- Luxury accommodation with A/C, bathtub & shower, mini bar.
- Kayaking or rowing boat.
- Welcome drink.
- Meals on-board.
- Sunrise Tai Chi demonstration.
- Insurance on-board.
- Cooking class on cruise.

Tour exclusion:
- Drinks.
- Tips for tour guide and driver.
- Personal expenses.
- All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above.

Note:
- The above cruise itinerary is subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions without prior notice. Please get final information from our sales staff before your date of cruise.
- Promotion might be applied, inclusions and exclusions might be change – you will be informed of changes upon booking.
- For safety reasons, these below visitors are not recommended to cruise overnight in Halong Bay.
- Person with disability: physical or sensory.
- Person who has symptoms of hallucinations, sleepwalking, fear of being enclosed, epilepsy…
- Person who is older than 80.
- Person who is overweight (>120kg).

Dragon Pearl is the newest and largest cruise in Indochina Junk family. It possesses 11 Deluxe Cabins, which can serve up to 20 guests at one time. Due to its design and layout, Dragon Pearl is most suitable for a large or sharing group of travellers.

All of Dragon Pearl’s tours are operated in the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, one of the few purest areas in Halong Bay. It is a great occasion to visit the amazing natural landscape of Bai Tu Long Bay, the home of various rare flora and fauna.

Two day one night cruise to untouched Bai Tu Long Bay is ideal for you to discover natural beauty and local life in a limited time schedule, you will get to visit cave, go kayaking and visit a floating village. This trip takes you deep into natural wonder and experience a memorable night in the majestic bay.

Day 1: Hon Gai Harbour – Bai Tu Long Bay – Thien Canh Son Cave
07.45 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus.
12.00 Embark at Hon Gai International harbour.
13.00 Check-in, enjoy a welcoming drink and cruise briefing.
13.30 Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
15.00 Enjoy swimming in the crystal clear water.
15.40 Explore the secluded Thien Canh Son Cave.
16.45 Short cruise to Hon Co Island where you can relax on a white sandy beach, swim or kayak.
18.00 Back to the junk for relaxation.
19.00 Have dinner and stay overnight on board.
 
Day 2: Vung Vieng Fishing Village – Hon Gai Harbour
07.30 Enjoy the bay’s morning landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the open air.
08.30 Visit Vung Vieng fishing village in a rustic rowing-boat, meet the local people and pass through the floating school and fish farms.
09.30 More leisure time for swimming in the middle of the bay.
10.00 Cruise back to the harbour while an a la carte lunch is served
11.45 – 12.00 Disembark. Drive to Yen Duc village in Dong Trieu province.
14.00 – 14.30 Enjoy water puppet show performed by local artist.
17.00 – 17.30 Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends.

Included:
– All land transportation Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi.
– Welcoming drink.
– Luxury, en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water.
– All meals on boat.
– Tour guide on board.
– Kayaking.

Excluded:
– Personal expenses.
– Extra drink

Paloma Cruise possesses 18 luxury cabins, which were creatively renovated to provide the best comfort to travellers. Each cabin is equipped with full standard amenities and large windows that provide the best view of the bay during the stay.

Focus on a unique cruising route, the Paloma Cruise passes by most highlight spots and always offers enough time to explore every destination in all of its itineraries. Go on a trip with her, the client will enjoy every moment of the journey. Paloma Cruise commits to bring unforgettable memories and experiences to each and every tour.
 

Day 1 : Ha Noi – Vung Vieng Village (L, D)
7.45-8.00 : Our bus will pick you up at your hotel.
12.30: Arrive at Paloma office, Halong City. Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise – enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check in cabins and begin your cruise.
13.30     Having lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu (Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the tour).
15:00     Head to Bai Tu Long Bay, pass the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Monster Head and Teapot Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village.
Visit the Vung Vieng fishing village by local rowing boat (01 hour) or Kayak into the village then return to the vessel for your leisure or join one of the following optional  activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming etc.
18:00     Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets near Hang Trong. Happy Hour (sunset party).
18:30     Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat.
19.15     Sumptuous Set-dinner onboard.
21.00: Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
Happy Hour! Buy two drink – get one free (wine by the bottle excluded). Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.

Day 2: Amazing Cave – Ha Noi (B, L, D)
06.15     Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.

07.00     Have breakfast in dinning room.
08.00     Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot).
08:15     Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat.
10.00     Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
10:30     Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11.45     Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the Paloma Office while waiting for return transportation
Arrive in Hanoi
Notes :
Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. Swimming, kayaking or snorkeling excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather.Unused services are not subject to a refund.
Meals onboard are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood…. Guests should advise any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date.
Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport numberand visa expiry date for all passengers.

Children Policy
The FOC rate for children under 4 years old is applicable for one children sharing a cabin with two adults (No extra mattress), limited to one child per cabin.
Two children below 12 staying in a separate cabin will be charge 75% of the adult price. Children from 12 years older will be charged the same as adults.
Extra bed is available with additional charge at 20$ /night (upon your request)

Things to bring & to know
Passport with valid visa
Some cash in Vietnamese Dong / USD for personal expenses
Sun block or insect repellent, sport shoes, swimming suites
Bring something warm to wear [From Dec till March]
Please be ready on time for our pick up service
Outside beverage has applicable corkage fee. Travel light, as you can please arrange to keep big luggage at your hotel

Costs Include :
• Shuttle bus/car transfer
• English Speaking Guide
• Entrance and Sightseeing fees
• Luxury Cruise through Halo
• All meal on board (2 lunchs,1 dinners,1 breakfas
• Cooking demonstration
• 1 Sunset parties
• Kayaking
• Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
• 2 bottles of mineral water in rooms
• Daily fresh fruit in rooms
• English speaking guide on boat
• Tax, service charge, Insurance on board

Costs exclude :
• Airfares
• Visa Arrangements
• Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions

Gray Line Halong offers a different and unique cruising experience controlled by the quality management of Gray Line International. Relaxing on our large sundeck will be an ideal alternative to your holiday beside our exotic kayaking and boat trip. You can enjoy sunbathing, cocktail drinking, wine taste, and especially trying foot massage. There’s nothing perfect than drinking a bounty glass of wine while our professional and helpful massagers taking care of your feet. Vietnam Typical Tours team arrange your trip to Halong bay with Gray Line cruise with best price.
 
Day 1 : Hanoi – Halong (B, L, D)
08:00: Expect to depart in a fine day from Hanoi, with our convenient coach, tourists will be tremble with excitement while enjoying sigtseeings through the coach’s window on the way to the picturesque Halong Bay. tourist will have a half-way stop for relaxing.
12:15: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina pier, Tuan Chau island, Halong city, Tourists will be surprised at the charming beauty of Ha Long Bay- the complex of ecodiversity with shinning blue water and ready to discover the marvelous journey perfectly when put the fisrt step on our luxury Gray Line Halong cruise  junk.
12:30: Transfer by tender to the Gray Line Halong cruise boat – welcome drink.  In order to make sure tourists will have a completely sucessfull Cruise, cruise will have a briefing and check in cabins for tourists.
13:00: Tourist will have lunch on cruise that is set perfectly. Besides, Cruise’s staffs will give you the professional service ever. Cruising heading to Vung Vieng Floating Fishing village.
14:30: Finally tourists arrive to the Vung Vieng fishing village and visiting this village by local rowing boats.  After arriving Vung Vieng fishing village, you will have 02 options to choose the way to go visiting the village: by joining rowing bamboo boats or kayaking by yourself. During the trip, tourists will catch up the precious experiences.  Tourists will pass through floating houses of 65 families, a floating school & floating information centre.
15:45: Back to the cruise and continue cruising to Drum cave.
16:45 – 17:30: Now it’s time to enjoy swimming around the cruise. Tourists now can relax on the sundeck for sunbathing with  fantastic views and can not miss to take some sunset snapshots. Enjoy our personal charged-service such as: nail, massage…
18:30: Cooking demonstration will be on the sundeck. Let’s see how to make the fresh fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce. Or how to make flower from carrot by our skillfull carving chefs. Tourists will not forget these delicous dishes that is unique in Ha Long.
19:30: Under the magnificent night sky, in magic atmosphere in Ha long Bay, tourists will ẹnjoy luxury buffet dinner served with a variety of BBQ seafoods at nice stars terrace. Above 15 pax: BBQ seafood dinner on sundeck. Less than 15 pax: set menu dinner on sundeck. Dinner are served by sundeck bar- Stars bar.
21:00: Tourists will take part in a huge number of evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 21:00. Board and card games are available or join the squid fishing on boat with our crew. Moreover, tourists can enjoy the squid with our cook chef after fishing them. Karaoke singing on Star bar – sundeck, with variety languages: English, Spanish, Russian, French….
Or simply, tourists can enjoy Ha Long at night. it is now like a floating city, with twinkle of light from hundred Cruises, so great.
22:00: Overnight anchorage near Drum cave area. Now it’s time for tourists to relax comfortably and have a deeply sleep on our king beds with beautiful dreams as in a fair-tale story. End the first day cruise.

Day 2 : Halong – Hanoi (B, L)
06:30: Wake up in early morning, tourists can not miss to welcome the dawn on the sun deck to refesh and get start for a new day. Tourist will take part in Tai Chi class on the sundeck to get full of energy.
07:30: Tourist will be served breakfast include Coffee, tea and Bakeries on board
08:30: If tourists have seen ever some movie about paradise, Amazing cave will help tourist to see in naked eyes. This cave with colorful lights is attract millions of tourists every year.
Tender will send tourists to go to visit Amazing (Sung sot) cave that was discovered by the French in 1901 and opened to tourists since 1936 and symbol for geology value of Halong.
09:30: Keep all the precious moments in mind,Tourist will check out of cabin and relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
10:00: Farewell Buffet brunch and hope to serve tourist soon again.
11:30: Disembarkation at Tuan Chau Marina. Return to Hanoi.
15:45: Arrive in Hanoi. End of services.

Include :
Private cabin with ensuite bathroom on Gray Line cruise
English Speaking Guide on board
Entrance and Sightseeing fees
All meal on board: 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 light breakfast, 1 brunch
Cooking demonstration
Kayaking
Welcome drink, cold handkerchief 2 bottles of mineral water in rooms daily
Daily fresh fruit in rooms daily
Tax, service charge, insurance on board

Excluded :
Shuttle bus transfer Hanoi – Halong -Hanoi
Beverages, tips and personal expenses
Snorkling/ diving (upon your request)
Meeting package (upon your request)
Wedding package (upon your request)

Experience Halong Bay, on a V’Spirit Classic Cruise, one of the best mid-range cruises. You will not only see many fantastically shaped islands, beautiful beaches, and great natural caves, but you will also learn more about Halong Bay’s history and local people.
 
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L, D)
08h00 – 08h30 Pick-up at hotel and start the scenic, 3.5 hour drive to Halong Bay. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta country side and have a short break on the way.
12h00 – 12h30 Embark on V’Spirit Classic Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing
13h00 – 15h30 Savor a delectable lunch as V’Spirit Classic Cruises among the limestone islands…
15h30 – 16h30 Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Luon Cave area.
16h30 Back to the V’Spirit Classic Cruise
16h30 – 17h30 Cruise to Soi Sim island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Soi Sim or climp up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay
17h30 Return to the main boat for a shower. Relax or snap photos as the sun starts to set
19h00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, fish for squid, or just laze around
Overnight on board.
 
Day 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L)
06h30 – 07h00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt
07h30 – 08h30 Have breakfast at sunrise.
08h30 – 09h30 Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the nicest cave in Halong Bay.
09h30 Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
09h30 – 10h30 Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet and more…
10h30 – 11h30 While heading back to the habor, watch the cooking demonstration before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
12h00 Disembark V’Spirit Classic Cruise
12h30
Transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi city center.
16h30 – 17h00
Trip finishes.

Inclusions:
Welcome Drinks
Shuttle bus with compliment bottled water (P/u: Hanoi city center)
Cruise Itinerary and Program
Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
English-speaking Tour Guide
Deluxe Cabins and A/C and en-suite Bathrooms
Vietnamese and International Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Kayaking
Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges

Exclusions:
Airfares, Car Transfers
Beverages, Tips and Personal Expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned above

Child policy:
Children under 5 years old are FOC, sharing room with parents
Children from 5 to 8 years old are charged 50%, sharing room with parents
Children from 9 to 11 years old are charged 75%, sharing room with parents.

Built in 2007 in ancient Vietnamese style, Oriental Sails features 16 deluxe cabins of traditional style combined with modern facilities and comfort. The junk boasts rattan & wooden furnishings, a multitude of windows for amazing views from the inside, and a panoramic sundeck allowing different activities with the beauty of Halong Bay as a backdrop.

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L, D)
08h00 – 08h30 Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong Bay
12h00 – 12h30 Embark on Oriental Sails followed by cruise briefing
13h00 – 15h30 Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruise further along the limestone islands of Fighting Cock, Turtle Island …
15h30 – 17h30 Visit Amazing Cave(Sung Sot Cave) and kayak along the hidden parts of the bay.
17h30 – 19h00 Go swimming, snap photos or just relax as the sun starts to set.
19h00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests or just laze around. Overnight on board.

Day 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L)
06h30 – 07h00 Start your day with swimming, exercise or photo hunt.
07h00 – 11h00 Have breakfast at sunrise. Visit Ti Top Island, cruise to Ba Hang Fishing Village, pass Dog Rock and Incense Burner, and then head back to the Harbor.
Have lunch around 11h00
12h00 – 16h30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30

Inclusions
Meals as mentioned
Accommodation on board (on twin /double basis)
Pick-up and transfer by A/C vehicle
English speaking tour guide
Entrance fees Kayaking
Welcome drink, fresh fruit

Exclusions
Pick-up and transfer by A/C vehicle
Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses

Attention
What to bring: Original passport, swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure. The itinerary may be subject to change due to the bad weather condition.

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Ready for this unique experience then board Alova Gold Cruise, for 2 days & 1 night exploring the breathtaking and peaceful view of Halong bay. Start cruising and enjoy our special feast of Vietnamese dishes while the cruise slowly slide on the romantic waves of Halong Bay. Relax on the sundeck or take part in our activities as kayaking, swimming, visiting Sung Sot cave and Ti Top Island, cooking class. With Alova Gold Cruises excellent service in hospitality you will feel home. The tour guides are friendly and knowledgeable and this tour is friendly and safe for families with children and we guarantee you 100% satisfaction. We depart daily from Hanoi or Halong Bay, Bai Chay Harbor. Vietnam typicaltours team will support your trip.
 

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong bay – Overnight on Alova Gold Cruises (L, D)
07:45 – 8.30 am – Picking up guests from hotel/stay and starting to drive to Ha Long Bay
10:30 – Stopping over to stretch the legs on the way
12:45 – Evening: Boarding Alova Gold Cruise & Cruising on the bay
- Welcome mocktail  
- Safety briefing & check in cabin
- Lunch with Vietnamese dishes
- Kayaking & swimming at Ti Top Island or relaxing
- Cooking class and happy hour
19: 30 – Dinner with Vietnamese dishes & enjoying a romantic night at bar or doing squid fishing

Day 2: Halong bay – Hanoi (B, L)
07:00 – 9.30 am:
- Wake up call
- Captain Breakfast
- Visiting Sung Sot cave
09:30 – Check out the room and clear the bills
10:00 – 12.30:
- Our chef shows how to carve vegetables into flowers
- Disembarking the cruise
- Lunch with Vietnamese dishes
12:30 – Get on shuttle bus to go back to Hanoi
14:00 – Short stop to stretch the legs
16:30 – Saying goodbye to you at your hotel/stay. Trip ends

Thing to bring and to know
Passport with valid visa
Some cash in Vietnamese Dong / USD for personal expenses
Sunblock or insect repellent
Sport shoes & swimming suite
Bring something warm to wear [From Dec till March]
Please be ready on time for our pick up service
We do not  accept credit card payments on board
Outside beverage have applicable corkage f
Travel light, as you can please arrange to keep big luggage at your hotel

Notes
Itinerary is subject to change upon weather conditions
Doctor and Pharmacy are not available on Alova Gold Cruise
We arrive back in Hanoi between 4:00pm & 5:00pm – if you have to catch a flight, bus or train later in the evening, contact me to assist you with your schedule and transportation choices.

Inclusions
Pick up from hotel/stay in Old Quarter
Transfer by A/C modern bus, Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi
1 night on Alova Gold Cruise
English speaking guide for the duration of the trip
2 bottles of water per person in the bus
All entrance as indicated in itinerary
1 hour kayaking
Squid fishing available after 6PM
Cooking class
Visiting Sung Sot cave “Amazing Cave”
Visiting Ti Top Island
Safety instructions on board
All indicated in our itinerary

Exclusions
Beverages, tax, travel insurance & service charge
Tips, personal expenses
All not indicated in our itinerary
Pick up from hotel or stay outside Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Inspired by the peaceful image of an elegant daisy floating above the sea, Marguerite was built and together with her crew have since been passion about bringing a Halong genuine cruise, a cruise to truly experience this world wonder at its best. By genuine, we mean that our passengers deserve a genuinely friendly, genuinely reliable and genuinely professional service. You will find this spirit from the smooth blend of comfortable, memorable and indulgent moments while amaze at the majestic nature and touch of the authentic local cultures in every journey with us. The enthusiasm and dynamic of our young professionals are to bring the best of Halong Bay- in the way their passengers want to, the way to a genuinely enjoyable journey. That’s why we pride ourselves to deliver tranquil quality cruise, in a unique way which presents outstanding value for money. Just as much we want every journey with Marguerite to be as pleasure as the daisy flower on the Bay.


Day 1 : Hanoi – Halong bay (L, D)
8:00 – 08:30 : Pick up at hotel for three and a half hours road trip with short refreshment on half way to Halong Bay.
12:00 :  Arrive at Bai Chay Wharf, enter our waiting lounge for short break before getting on boat
12:30 : Transfers by tender to our Junk– enjoy Welcome Drink. Receive cruise briefing, check in to cabins and begin cruise
13:15 : Lunch – Deluxe Vietnamese Set Menu is served while cruising to Ha Long Bay.
14:45 :  Arrive at the Amazing Cave area. Walk up the 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour on foot for approximately 45 minutes.
16:00 : Visiting to Ti Top Island. It’s time for swimming, relaxing on the beach or climbing the steps to the top of the mountain for fantastic views
17:30 : Happy hours. Buy 2 get 1 free, served with Garlic bread.
18:30 : Enjoy Cooking Class with crispy spring rolls
19:30 : Dinner – deluxe Vietnamese Set Menu Dinner.
20:30 : Evening activities include : Film entertainment at the dining room, board games and playing cards, squid fishing with our crew and massage services are available
23:00 : End of program for Day One.

Day 2: Halong – Hanoi (B, L)
06:45 : Wake up early in the morning for Taichi exercise on the Sundeck.
07:15 : Coffee, tea and light breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
8:00 : Visiting the Tunnel Cave by the rowing boat or the kayak ( Optional)
9:30 : Upon return to the boat take time to freshen up and please check out of cabins. Leave your heavy luggage outside of the cabins
10:00 : Take part in Fruit Carving Flower Class with our Master Chefs
11:00 : Enjoy lunch Set Menu served in the dining room while enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
12:00 : Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside our waiting lounge and waiting for return transportation. You will arrive in Hanoi approximately at 16:30.

Child policy of Marguerite Cruise:  
- Children under 6 years old are FOC, sharing room with parents. (Baby cot on request: Free).
- Children from 6 to 11 years old are charged 75%, sharing room with parents. Age of children based on year of birth.

Inclusions
- Meals as mentioned Accommodation on board (on twin /double basis
- Pick-up and transfer by A/C vehicle
- English speaking tour guide Entrance fees Kayaking, Welcome drink, fresh fruit.

Exclusions
- Drinks
- Gratuities and personal expenses.

What to bring: Original passport, swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent
Attention: Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure. The itinerary may be subject to change due to the bad weather condition.

The 2 day/1 night cruises give more opportunities to explore out of the way places and indulge in the natural wonder of Halong Bay. See the magnificent limestone islets and outcrops lined-up across the emerald sea. Explore a remote fishing village to view the daily lives of the locals.
 

Day 1: Hanoi-Bhaya Cruises Halong Cruise (Lunch, Dinner)
We depart from the capital at 8 :10am for Halong Bay approximately three hours away. En route we have a short stop at the Sao Do center run for and by handicapped children for short break. Upon arrival at Halong Bay 12:00pm
Check-in at Bhaya Café, Halong City. Embark on Bhaya Classic for a Welcome Cocktail followed by a cruise briefing.
13.00. Savor a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch as Bhaya Classic heads to Bai Tu Long Bay passing the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village.
15.30. Visit the fishing village by local rowing boat (01 hour) then return to the vessel for free time at your leisure or join one of the following optional activities:
Kayak into the village or swim near the boat;
Optional onboard activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, etc.;
Trip by tender to an isolated pristine beach for swimming, etc.
17.00. Bhaya Classic cruises through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien.
Happy Hour & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the Sundeck.
19.30. Sumptuous Seafood Set-dinner onboard.
21.00. Retire to your cabin or join the fishing program.
Overnight aboard Bhaya Classic
23.00  End of program for day one
 

Day 2: More Halong Bay cruise on Bhaya – Hanoi (Brunch)
06.15. Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
07.00. Bhaya Classic weighs anchor to cruise through the Bay passing beautiful spots like Trong (Drum), Trinh Nu (Virgin) and Me Cung Caves, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc.
08.30. Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot).
09.30. Return to Bhaya Classic. Buffet brunch is served onboard. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor.
11.00. Disembark at Bhaya Café, Halong City. Relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation.
Arrive Hanoi at 4.00pm. The Trip Ends at your hotel or transfer to airport (Upon request!).

Children Policy:
Child under 05 years old: free of charge (sharing cabin with parents without extra Bed)
Child from 05 to under 12 years old: 75 % adult`s cost (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed)
Child over 12 years old: 100% adult`s cost (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed)

Trip Included:
Shuttle Bus transfer from hotel in Hanoi-Halong Bay-Hanoi. Round Trip pick up from your hotel.
Accommodation on Board: Private Cabin with seaview window, hot water, western toilet style & Air-Conditioner like 5 star hotel in the sea!
Meals on Board: 1 Lunch + 1 Dinner + 1 Brunch with fresh sea food, Vietnamese food, Asian & International food.
English/French Speaking Guide on Board
Welcome Drink on Board (soft drink, tea or coffee)
Insurance on Board
Tai Chi Exercise in the morning
Entrance Fees & Sightseeing tickets
Visiting Caves & Fishing Villages.
All taxes & services charge

Trip Excluded:
Beauty Spa Services and Massage
Beverages and Tobacco
Tips and other Personal Expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned above
Kayaking: on request