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Class: Luxury Cruise Style: Modern Launched: 2016 Cabins: 14
Being one of the best luxury 5-star cruises as well as the first cruise company to set up a newly overnight cruise itinerary throughout Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay, Orchid Cruise leads passengers to explore the pristine beauty of the Heritage Site which is less touristic and more wildly untouched. With only 14 spacious cabins, Orchid Cruise offers a really comfortable private space with an upgraded level of premium cruising services that make your discovery full of exceptional experiences.
One of the newest cruises in Halong Bay
Private Balcony guarantee in all cabins
Perfect choice for not only couples but also big families with children
The first cruise visiting two bays Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay
Cycling in Viet Hai Village (Cat Ba Island) on the second day
Only 2 hours driving from Hanoi center on high way roads
Only 30 minutes driving to Cat Bi Airport (Hai Phong city)
Off the beaten track itineraries
Special offers for Premium and Exclusive rooms: a bottle of wine and a local fruit basket
Fantastic food in a good variety (Both Western and Asian food)
Spectacular facilities: the most spacious spa facilities and fitness room in Halong Bay
Spacious connecting cabins for families with floor space of 72 sqm
Fleet safety policy: safety equipment to cruise in all sea and weather conditions (sonars and radars, engines’ control and fire detection)
Special and un-touristic cruising route
Passing amazing and magnificent limestones and islets
Kayaking and swimming in Ao Ech area
Impressive traditional cooking class
Visit Trung Trang cave in Cat Ba Island
Savor sumptuous dinner with luxurious ambiance
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY – TRUNG TRANG CAVE (-/L/D)
09:10 – You will be collected from our hotel to take the new highway to Tuan Chau Marina, Halong City where we arrive at around 11h30. The passengers have a chance to experience on longest and newest bridge in South East Asia area. You can take special tea at Orchid Cruise’s lounge by warm welcome.
12:00 -Transfer by tender to the Orchid Cruise Ha Long. On the way to the main boat, you will have a chance to see Cai Trap canal.
12:15 – We welcome our guests onboard the Orchid Cruise Ha Long and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Ha Long Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
12h40 – Orchid Cruise Ha Long boat proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. We have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets of Con Vit and Gia Luan. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island – Thoi Quyt area – Coc Ngoi islet – through Cua Van to Ba Trai Dao area.
14:15 – We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.
Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. The valley covers an area of approximately 300 hectares, has a depth of 10m to 30m and is around 15km in the middle of Cat Ba National Park. Trung Trang Cave measures 300m lengthwise through the mountains. The cave was carved by nature for more than 2000 years. The cave has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination.
17:00 – Orchid Cruise gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau where is located in Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming
17:45 – Returning ORCHID CRUISE, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
19:30 – Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe Dinner Set Menu is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting
21:30 – Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board. Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
23:00 – End of Day One program with Orchid Cruise in Ha Long Bay.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – AO ECH – HAI PHONG – HANOI (B/L/-)
06:15 – Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve light breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out in canoes to explore the bay in the area where the Sang Toi cave is situated.
7:45 – You enjoy on your own for kayaking at Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay
9:30 – Return to Orchid Cruise Ha Long boat for check-out procedures
10:00 – Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch
10:30 -Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crews team and have great fun with us!
11:35 – We bid farewell at Tuan Chau Marina, this is the end of the program. We bid farewell at Tuan Chau Marina, this is the end of the program.
14:00 – Back to your drop-off point at our hotel in Hanoi. End of the trip
Special and un-touristic cruising route
A chance to see Cai Trap Canal
Passing amazing and magnificent limestones and islets
Kayaking and swimming in Ao Ech area
Cycling and visiting ancient houses in Viet Hai Village
Impressive traditional cooking class
Visiting Trung Trang cave
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY – TRUNG TRANG CAVE (-/L/D)
09:10 – You will be collected from our hotel to take the new highway to Tuan Chau Marina, Halong City where we arrive at around 11h30. The passengers have a chance to experience on longest and newest bridge in South East Asia area. You can take special tea at Orchid Cruise’s lounge by warm welcome.
12:00 -Transfer by tender to the Orchid Cruise Ha Long. On the way to the main boat, you will have a chance to see Cai Trap canal.
12:15 – We welcome our guests onboard the Orchid Cruise Ha Long and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Ha Long Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
12h40 – Orchid Cruise Ha Long boat proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. We have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets of Con Vit and Gia Luan. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island – Thoi Quyt area – Coc Ngoi islet – through Cua Van to Ba Trai Dao area.
14:15 – We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.
Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. The valley covers an area of approximately 300 hectares, has a depth of 10m to 30m and is around 15km in the middle of Cat Ba National Park. Trung Trang Cave measures 300m lengthwise through the mountains. The cave was carved by nature for more than 2000 years. The cave has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination.
17:00 – Orchid Cruise gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau where is located in Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming
17:45 – Returning ORCHID CRUISE, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
19:30 – Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe Dinner Set Menu is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting
21:30 – Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board. Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
23:00 – End of Day One program with Orchid Cruise in Ha Long Bay.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – VIET HAI VILLAGE (B/L/D)
6:15 – The day starts early onboard ORCHID CRUISE with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. The breakfast is served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape, then continue our journey.
8:30 – Transfer to Orchid Day Boat to visit Viet Hai village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people. Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost).
Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch served on day boat.
15:00 – Return to ORCHID CRUISE. Enjoying swimming at the untouched area. Then, you will join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. Watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal.
19:30 – Deluxe Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.
21:30 – Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
23:00 – End of Day Two program
DAY 3: LAN HA BAY – AO ECH – HANOI (B/L/-)
06h15 Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve the breakfast. Upon completing the breakfast continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area where Ao Ech is situated.
7h45 You enjoy on your own to kayak at Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay
9h30 Orchid Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out
10h00 Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch
10h30 Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crew’s team and have great fun with us!
11h35 We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.
We bid farewell at Got ferry, this is the end of the program.
14h00 – 15h00 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip
Programs & Schedules subject to change without prior notice
Trip cancellation due to bad weather in Halong Bay: The cancellation decision is made by Management Board of Halong Bay on the day of the trip in case of bad weather conditions. In such case, we will make alternative travel arrangement for you on request or offer refund in accordance with the cruise policy
Taxes & Service Charges
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
Meals on board during cruise program
International Breakfast Buffet
Tai Chi Session
Cooking Class
Insurance
Transfer from Hanoi to Cruise Pier and back – can be booked online
Airfares, and Hotel Accommodation
Drinks and other personal expenses
Visa to Vietnam
Beauty Spa Services and Massage
Beverages and Tobacco
All other services not clearly mentioned above
Surcharge for New Year, Christmas
Check in on board: 12:10pm
Check out: 11:35am
Return Hanoi: 2:30pm
The Free of Charge (FOC) rate for children under 4 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. Only 1 (one) child under 4 years old traveling with 2 (two) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin.
Children from 4-11 will pay extra charge 75% of adult rate.
Children 12 and above must pay full fare as adult.
Peak season surcharge: Applied for Christmas Eve, New Year Eve and Lunar New Year (30 Dec, 1-3 Jan in Lunar Calendar) 30 USD per person per night.
More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
From 15 to 29 days prior to check-in: 30% of total rates
From 7 to 14 days prior to check in: 50% of total rates.
Less than 6 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
No-Show: 100% of total rates.
Cancellation notice must be in written form and send to us via email. Refund will be processed between 5-7 business days.
– The cabin was beautiful, very clean and nice staff.
– The activities were shorter than expected – we wanted to spend more time hiking and kayaking. Also there should be an alternative activity for swimming if it’s cold.
– The view is amazing. Staff, crew, facilities, food, all were impressive.
– Music during dinner is a bit too loud – staff was very kind and helpful too!
– Amazing staff and yummy food
– Jess and Bobby were very helpful and lovely
– Cabins are comfortable and clean
– Would recommend this trip to our friends and families
– Bike trail tunnel needs better warning and caution for guests. No emergence, preparation for boat guests.
– Very friendly staff, very professional, clear, beautiful ship.
– Food was very good. Service could be less formal and still excellent.
– Could have had more safety information, such as location of life jacket, what to do in case of emergency
– Staff: Chung, Bobby, Elsa, Everyone was fantastic
– The trip itself was very relaxing with great food and chance for kayaking.
