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Class: Luxury Cruise Style: Modern Launched: 2020 Cabins: 39
Expected to join the luxurious cruise segment in Lan Ha Bay at the beginning of 2020, Paradise Grand Cruise welcomes passengers to explore and discover the pristine natural beauty here on newly distinctive itineraries. Proudly managed by one of the pioneering cruise companies owning one of the best fleets in Halong Bay – Paradise Vietnam, Paradise Grand promisingly creates the incredibly sumptuous voyage to a mystic and tranquil Lan Ha Bay – another charming beauty amid the Heritage Site.
Style: Modern luxurious style
Innovative Michelin-starred menu
Excellent butler service inherited from renowned Paradise Fleets in Halong Bay.
Short transfer – ONLY 2.5 hours on a new highway road
Newly distinctive Itineraries: explore pristine Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island with more activities (3 days 2 nights program)
Private balcony guaranteed in each cabin First rooftop bar with live music
Unique capacious sundeck with open-air sky lounge
Spectacular facilities: the most spacious spa facilities with a varied list of unparalleled spa therapies
Operated by Paradise Group: TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2015,2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Special and un-touristic cruising route
Sightseeing the Most Beautiful Lan Ha Bay
Passing amazing and magnificent limestones and islets
Impressive traditional cooking class
Visit Viet Hai Village and explore local Vietnamese lives on your own bicycle and go trekking
Night Entertainment with Live Music
Visit Dark and Bright Cave
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY – VIET HAI VILLAGE (-/L/D)
08:45 – 09:00 AM: Shuttle bus will pick you up at 49 Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi or your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter ONLY
11:30 Check-in at Paradise Lounge – Tuan Chau Island
After arriving at Tuan Chau Island, you will check-in and be given your cabin key at Paradise Lounge on Tuan Chau Island.
12:00 – 12:15 Embark on Paradise Grand
Once you have been transferred to Paradise Grand from the high-speed ferry Paradise Express, you will be given a short briefing about your cruise while sipping your welcome drink on the sundeck.
13:00 International Buffet Lunch in the Restaurant
International buffet lunch will be served in the restaurant while Paradise Grand cruises to the islands and islets of stunning Lan Ha Bay.
14:30 Sightseeing the Most Beautiful Lan Ha Bay or Indulging in Spa Treatment
After lunch, you can take time to contemplate the beauty of Lan Ha Bay or alternatively book a pamper session in the Spa*.
15:30 – 17:00 Viet Hai Village
Visit Viet Hai Village and explore local Vietnamese lives on your own bicycle and by electric car. Experience the taste of the local wine and learn the traditional way of fishing. Alternatively, you may enjoy kayaking* on the Floating Village and appreciate nature’s beauty on the water.
16:00 – 17:30 Afternoon Tea and Coffee at Piano Lounge
Spend quiet time with some coffee, tea as well as scrumptious cakes* and fresh fruits* at Piano Lounge
17:30 – 19:00 Cooking Demonstration and Happy Hour
At sundown, Paradise Grand will anchor overnight. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy Happy Hour* in the Piano Lounge in the melody brought by Filipino band. Foodies can partake in Vietnamese cooking demonstration before dinner, and guaranteed to whet the appetite.
19:00 À la carte Dinner in the Restaurant
Savor a delicious À la carte dinner with premium Michelin-standard menu crafted by Celebrity Chef John Burton-Race in the Restaurant.
21:00 – 23:00 Night Entertainment with Live Music
After dinner, indulge in drinks* and live music at Piano Lounge (except on Mondays), partake in squid catching at the back of the boat, relax in Spa* or watch movies in your cabin if you’re not ready to call it a night.
22:00 – 24:00 Watch Movies on Sundeck
Enjoy watching a featured film and relax on the sundeck with some food* and your favorite drinks*.
DAY 2: HALONG BAY – DARK AND BRIGHT CAVE – HANOI (B/L/-)
Morning:
6:30 – 7:00 Tai Chi and Yoga on Sundeck
Welcome your second day on board Paradise Grand with a Tai Chi and Yoga session on the sundeck as the sun rises then re-energize yourself with some tea and coffee.
07:00 – 07:30 Light Breakfast in Piano Lounge
A light breakfast with freshly-baked pastries, coffee and tea is ready in Piano Lounge.
07:30 – 08:30 Visit Dark and Bright Cave
Your last stop of the trip is the magnificent Dark and Bright Cave, you will be transported there by locals rowing bamboo boats or you can kayak* at your own pace. This is a poetic and stunning location that acts as an access way to a beautiful tranquil lake, surrounded by walls of stones in different shapes and sizes.
08:30 Buffet Breakfast in the Restaurant
Back on board, a buffet breakfast will be served as we once again cruise back to the harbor before your bill settlement and check-out.
9:30 – 9:45 Check out and Bill Settlement
After breakfast, you may settle your bills and return the room keys at the reception area. Then you may enjoy your remaining moments at Piano Lounge or on sundeck looking at the astonishing view of Lan Ha Bay.
10:15 – 10:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina
After disembarking from Paradise Grand, you will be transferred by the high-speed ferry Paradise Express to Tuan Chau Marina.
12:00 Return to Hanoi
Around 14:30 – 14:45: Farewell at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Special and un-touristic cruising route
Passing amazing and magnificent limestones and islets
Kayaking and swimming in Tung Thu Beach
Visit Viet Hai Village and explore local Vietnamese lives on your own bicycle and go trekking
Impressive traditional cooking class
Visiting Trung Trang cave in Cat Ba Island
Sightseeing the Most Beautiful Lan Ha Bay
Night Entertainment with Live Music
DAY 1: HANOI – TUAN CHAU MARINA – LAN HA BAY – VIET HAI VILLAGE (-/L/D)
Morning:
08:45 – 09:00 AM: Shuttle bus will pick you up at 49 Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi or your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter ONLY
11:30 Check-in at Paradise Lounge – Tuan Chau Island
After arriving at Tuan Chau Island, you will check-in and be given your cabin key at Paradise Lounge on Tuan Chau Island.
12:00 – 12:15 Embark on Paradise Grand
Once you have been transferred to Paradise Grand from the high-speed ferry Paradise Express, you will be given a short briefing about your cruise while sipping your welcome drink on the sundeck.
13:00 International Buffet Lunch in the Restaurant
International buffet lunch will be served in the restaurant while Paradise Grand cruises to the islands and islets of stunning Lan Ha Bay.
14:30 Sightseeing the Most Beautiful Lan Ha Bay or Indulging in Spa Treatment
After lunch, you can take time to contemplate the beauty of Lan Ha Bay or alternatively book a pamper session in the Spa*.
15:30 – 17:00 Viet Hai Village
Visit Viet Hai Village and explore local Vietnamese lives on your own bicycle and by electric car. Experience the taste of the local wine and learn the traditional way of fishing. Alternatively, you may enjoy kayaking* on the Floating Village and appreciate nature’s beauty on the water.
16:00 – 17:30 Afternoon Tea and Coffee at Piano Lounge
Spend quiet time with some coffee, tea as well as scrumptious cakes* and fresh fruits* at Piano Lounge
17:30 – 19:00 Cooking Demonstration and Happy Hour
At sundown, Paradise Grand will anchor overnight. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy Happy Hour* in the Piano Lounge in the melody brought by Filipino band. Foodies can partake in Vietnamese cooking demonstration before dinner, and guaranteed to whet the appetite.
19:00 À la carte Dinner in the Restaurant
Savor a delicious À la carte dinner with premium Michelin-standard menu crafted by Celebrity Chef John Burton-Race in the Restaurant.
21:00 – 23:00 Night Entertainment with Live Music
After dinner, indulge in drinks* and live music at Piano Lounge (except on Mondays), partake in squid catching at the back of the boat, relax in Spa* or watch movies in your cabin if you’re not ready to call it a night.
22:00 – 24:00 Watch Movies on Sundeck
Enjoy watching a featured film and relax on the sundeck with some food* and your favorite drinks*.
DAY 2: GIA LUAN AREA – TRUNG TRANG CAVE – TUNG THU BEACH – CAT BA ISLAND (B/L/D)
Morning:
06:30 – 07:00 Tai Chi or Yoga on the Sundeck
Welcome your second day on board Paradise Grand with a Tai Chi or Yoga session on the sundeck as the sun rises then re-energize yourself with some tea and coffee afterward.
07:00 – 07:30 Light Breakfast in Piano Lounge
A light breakfast with freshly-baked pastries, coffee and tea are ready in Piano Lounge.
08:30 Full Breakfast in the Restaurant
After your full buffet breakfast is served in the restaurant, it is time to get ready for another exciting day exploring Lan Ha Bay.
10:00 Transfer by the High-speed Ferry to Gia Luan Port for Excursions
Keep in mind to bring along your necessary accessories to make the most of Cat Ba Island excursions.
10:30 – 11:30 Visit Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island
Discovering Trung Trang Cave – the most beautiful cave on Cat Ba Island – will make you experience the magnificent atmosphere, feeling like you are lost in heaven in the ground.
11:30 – 12:00 Transferring to Cat Ba Town by Paradise Shuttle Bus
After visiting the must-see Trung Trang Cave, you will be transferred by Paradise shuttle bus to Cat Ba Town.
12:00 Lunch in the Restaurant on Cat Ba Island
After your morning excursions, re-energize yourself with a fresh and delicious Authentic Vietnamese lunch in the restaurant at Tung Thu area.
13:30 – 14:30 Swimming, Tanning and Relaxing at Tung Thu Beach
Discover Tung Thu beach – A hidden area on Cat Ba Island for a refreshing swim in the cool, emerald waters and caramel sand.
15:00 – 16:00 Explore Cat Ba National Park by Trekking
The second visit in the afternoon is the most iconic and well-known trail in the north of Vietnam, the walk can be a strenuous one at times, but it is also a very rewarding one. At the end of the trekking, you will see a picturesque Hoi Lake.
17:30 Return to Paradise Grand and Enjoy your Afternoon Tea in Cabin
17:30 – 19:00 Happy Hour and Cooking Demonstration
At sundown, Paradise Grand will anchor overnight. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy Happy Hour* in Piano Lounge in the melody brought by a live music band aboard. Foodies can partake in Vietnamese cooking demonstration before dinner, and guaranteed to whet the appetite.
19:00 – 20:30 Second dinner aboard Paradise Grand
Relish your last night on board with Michelin’s dinner in the restaurant.
21:00 – 23:00 Night Entertainment with Filipino Live Music and Squid Catching
After dinner, indulge in drinks* and live music at Piano Lounge (except on Mondays), partake in squid catching at the back of the boat, relax in Spa* or watch movies in your cabin if you’re not ready to call it a night.
22:00 – 24:00 Watch Movies on Sundeck
Once again, enjoy your last evening on board by watching our featured films on the sundeck.
DAY 3: LAN HA BAY – DARK AND BRIGHT CAVE – TUAN CHAU MARINA – HANOI (B/L/-)
Morning:
6:30 – 7:00 Tai Chi and Yoga on Sundeck
Welcome your second day on board Paradise Grand with a Tai Chi and Yoga session on the sundeck as the sun rises then re-energize yourself with some tea and coffee.
07:00 – 07:30 Light Breakfast in Piano Lounge
A light breakfast with freshly-baked pastries, coffee and tea are ready in Piano Lounge.
07:30 – 08:30 Visit Dark and Bright Cave
Your last stop of the trip is the magnificent Dark and Bright Cave, you will be transported there by locals rowing bamboo boats or you can kayak* at your own pace. This is a poetic and stunning location that acts as an access way to a beautiful tranquil lake, surrounded by walls of stones in different shapes and sizes.
08:30 Buffet Breakfast in the Restaurant
Back on board, a buffet breakfast will be served as we once again cruise back to the harbor before your bill settlement and check-out.
9:30 – 9:45 Check out and Bill Settlement
After breakfast, you may settle your bills and return the room keys at the reception area. Then you may enjoy your remaining moments at Piano Lounge or on sundeck looking at the astonishing view of Lan Ha Bay.
10:15 – 10:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina
After disembarking from Paradise Grand, you will be transferred by the high-speed ferry Paradise Express to Tuan Chau Marina.
12:00 Return to Hanoi
Around 14:30 – 14:45: Farewell at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
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
Welcome drinks, cold or warm handkerchief;
Reserved en-suite room on board;
Full board meals;
4 season swimming pool;
Fresh flower & barkery for birthday & other anniversaries;
Complimentary tea, coffee, water in the room;
English speaking tour guide;
All activities as itineraries;
Entrance and sightseeing fees;
Onboard insurance and service charges.
Transfers;
Spa & massage services;
Beverages, personal expenses;
Bank charge (for payment by credit card);
All other services not clearly mentioned;
Goverment tax (VAT).
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.
Hi this was an overnight cruise with out golf trip and it was bad weather but the team made our time so much fun
from the rooms to the food it was 5 stars all the way
The crew was great all trip and the guides were fantastic
we wished we done the 2 night cruise just for the fun on the boat with the crew
The food was yum and the drinks what ever you needed
i can’t say enough about our time we all loved it thanks
Have a relaxing trip in the cruise with friend.
With the warm welcome & hospitality from the cruise workers. Enjoy the cycling & kayaking into the cave. Enjoy the delicious foods!!
Awesome trip with Paradise Grand, friendly and kind staffs, excellent services, grand and comfort cabin
Cozy environment onboard, nice and relaxing activities by bike cycling and Kayaking. We will comeback again. Soon.
Our group of 5 recently experienced the 3-day, 2-night cruise on the (very new) Paradise Grand. There was literally nothing that we didn’t LOVE. The rooms were spacious and well appointed (I highly recommend a balcony suite), the views were breathtaking, the food was 5-star, the activities were fun and well planned – but the best part in my opinion are the staff. They were all, to a person, incredibly friendly, gracious and helpful in every way. I wish I could mention everyone by name – but I did not manage to capture all the names. But I will say a big thank you to Joey – thank you for helping to make our trip perfect!
Wonderful experience with all walks of life 😊 and everyone on board most especially the staffs giving their full support that makes this wonderful cruise happen, thank you so much and would highly recommend.
