Oriental Sails Halong Bay (#217)

Explore Halong Bay on Oriental Sails – one cruise vessel featuring 16 deluxe cabins and one featuring 8 deluxe cabins furnished in classic Vietnamese style. This 2-days cruise into the legendary Halong Bay includes various activities that will indeed provide a truly unique experience.  It’s all terrific!

Oriental Sails Halong Bay- 2 Days 1 Night Program (code 217a)

DAY 1: HANOI – BAI TU LONG BAY (L/D)

08:00 – 08:30: Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour and a half drive to Hong Gai Tourist Wharf, check in Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall – The OS Lounge.
12:30 – 13:00: Embark on Oriental Sails followed by cruise briefing.
13:00 – 15:30: Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruises further along the limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay.
15:30 – 16:30: Fishing village visiting.
Those who are interested in local daily life: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip (around 45 minutes) around Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen. The village is set in closed lagoon, surrounded by mountains, excellent settings for some good photos.
16:30 – 17:30: Return to Oriental Sails and have bath then relax as the sun starts to set.
17:30 – 19:00: Enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck and take part in our cooking class with Oriental Sails Chef
19:00: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00. Overnight on board at Cong Do Area.

DAY 2: BAI TU LONG – HANOI (B/L)

06:30 – 07:00: Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
07:00 – 09:00: Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Thien Canh Son Cave
09:00 – 09:30: Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the medium size and less visited cave in Bai Tu Long Bay
09:30 – 10:00: Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.
10:00 – 11:00: Head back to the harbor. Have early lunch on board. Disembark Oriental Sails at around 12h00.
12:00 – 16:30: Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30.

Oriental Sails Halong Bay- 3 Days 2 Nights Program (code 217b)

DAY 1: HANOI – BAI TU LONG BAY (L/D)

08:00 – 08:30: Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour and a half drive to Hong Gai Tourist Wharf, check in Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall – The OS Lounge.
12:30 – 13:00: Embark on Oriental Sails followed by cruise briefing.
13:00 – 15:30: Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruises further along the limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay.
15:30 – 16:30: Fishing village visit
Those are interested in local daily life: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip (around 45 minutes) around Vung Vieng village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen. The village is set in closed lagoon, surrounded by mountains, excellent settings for some good photos.
16:30 – 17:30: Return to Oriental Sails and have bath then relax as the sun starts to set.
17:30 – 19:00: Enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck and take part in our cooking class with Oriental Sails Chef
19:00: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00. Overnight on board at Cong Do Area.

DAY 2: BAI TU LONG BAY (B/L/D)

06:30 – 07:00: Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck. Enjoy a cup of coffee or refresh yourselves in Bai Tu Long majestic Bay.
07:00 – 08:00: Have breakfast in the restaurant.
08:15 – 09:30: Discover the bay by one-day itinerary on our professional day boat.
9:30 – 12:00: Visit Thay Cave, coral reef reservation area, free swimming and jumping from the cruise to emerald water of the Bay.
12:00 – 13:30: Have lunch on our day boat, relax for couples of minutes.
13:30 – 15:30: Follow the itinerary, Vung Ha Lagoon is chosen to be next destination. You are free to visit a water cave, relax or swim on a beach, do kayaking.
15:30 – 17:30: Transfer back to Oriental Sails Cruise. Have dinner and night activities on board.
Over second night on board at Cong Do area.

DAY 3: BAI TU LONG – HANOI (B/L)

06:30 – 07:00: Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
07:00 – 09:00: Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Thien Canh Son Cave
09:00 – 09:30 : Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the medium size and less visited cave in Bai Tu Long Bay
09:30 – 10:00: Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.
10:00 – 11:00: Head back to the Harbor. Have early lunch on board.
Disembark Oriental Sails at around 12h00.
12:00 – 16:30: Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30.

Notes:

Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number, valid visa to Vietnam for all passengers

Price is valid until 31.12.2024

Price is nett in USD per person

*Supplement for seat in coach transfer from Hanoi to Halong and return: US$15,–person (children under 12 years: US$10,–pp, child under 5 FOC, limiting 1 child/booking)

**Children policy
– Free of charge for children under 6 years old sharing cabin with parents (free baby cot is available).
– Children from 6 to 11 years old are charged 75% (sharing room with parent). Fully charge if staying in separate cabins.

***Supplement for private transfer from Hanoi to Halong and return, please email us

Inclusions:

• Welcome drink, fresh fruit and towel upon check in the cruise
• Meals as mentioned (01 breakfast, 02 lunches, 01 dinner)
• Accommodation on board (on twin /double cabin basis)
• Bus transfer 2 ways Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
• English speaking tour guide
• Tai Chi exercise
• Internet on boat
• Entrance fees
• Kayaking
• Complimentary: a bottle water/ person in bus and in room

Exclusions:

• Private private car  from/to Hanoi hotel
• All airfares, hotels & visa arrangements
• Beverages, spa and personal expenses
• All services not clearly included
• Peak season surcharge: Christmas Eve (24/12) and New Year Eve

Other Notes:

• Cruise schedules are subject to change without prior notice.
• Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, visa expiry date for all passengers.
• A valid passport is required upon check-in on board. Children whose traveling documents are attached to parent’s passport must travel with the parent.
• Credit cards accepted on board: Amex, Visa and MasterCard.