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Class: Deluxe Cruise Style: Modern Launched: 2012 Cabins: 22
Launched since early 2012, Pelican Cruise has now become one of the best 4-star cruises in Halong Bay with impressive tour itineraries and professional services. The cruise houses 22 well-appointed deluxe cabins, a fine restaurant, a large sundeck and a beauty spa that offers passengers comfort and relaxation at any time onboard. Pelican Cruise also gives tourists various chances to deeply take in the magical beauty of the World Natural Wonder – Halong Bay in a comfy sea vibe.
Enjoy the beauty of Halong Bay at a close distance
Kayaking in Tung Sau area and experience the completion of pearl
Visit Sung Sot Cave and Titov Island – the beautiful must-see sites in Halong Bay
Visit Cua Van fishing village and see local people’s lives (in 3 day 2 night itinerary)
Offer a wide variety of customized massages and spa services
Ideal for families, couples or group of friends
Friendly and helpful staff
Travel through the grottos system of Halong Bay with thousands of unique islets and islands
Enjoy the natural beauty of Halong with emerald waters
Experience the perfect services onboard with spa and massage treatments
Take part in interesting activities like swimming or cave exploring
Attend the Cooking class on sundeck
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – TITOP ISLAND – TUNG SAU PEARL FARM (-/L/D)
8:30 – 8:45 Our mini van will come to pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi centre around 7.30 am. Drive to Halong City. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta country side.
Stopover at Hai Duong province for refreshment about 30 minutes
Arrive at Tuan Chau island – Take break and welcome drink at Pelican Halong Cruise Lounge
Transfer to Pelican Halong Cruise
Welcome drink – receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
Enjoy buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes served while cruising through the bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet areas, such as Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Soi Sim beach, Coconut Three Island
Visiting Tung Sau area, is covered by the leaping rocks, cultured pearl fishery. You can wit yourself the process of the jewel, from culturing to harvesting and sculpting, Moreover, you have a chance to do kayaking based on your preference. Enjoy busy space with pearl maker, you can experience the completion of pearl.
Visiting the beautiful Ti Top beach for swimming (if the weather permits), Ti Top Beach is especially famous for its fresh atmosphere, clean water, and smooth white sand that create a great ambiance for tourists to relax or passengers can take steps to reach on the top of Ti Top beach to have a whole panorama view of Halong Bay.
Back to the boat and free time while sailing to Luon Bo area, and anchor overnight.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
Attend the Cooking class on sundeck – How to make Vietnamese spring rolls – traditional Vietnamese food. Then enjoy Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free). It is time for chit chat and relaxing. Watch the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay.
19.30 – 23.00
Dinner – Deluxe Vietnamese BBQ Set Menu Dinner
Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar, watching movies and many sort of Vietnam cultural films, relaxing and spending a romantic night on Pelican Halong Cruise’s music, playing cards, chess are available, reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck at squid fishing & fishing from the boat.
23.00
End of Program for Day One.
DAY 2: HALONG BAY – SUNG SOT CAVE – HANOI (B/L/-)
06.00 – 08.00
The day starts early onboard with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi also called Tai chi chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.
Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.
08.00 – Apprximate 11.30
Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes approximately 45 minutes for cave visiting. Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most biggest cave in Halong bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Return to the boat by tender. Proper shoes are highly recommended.
Back to Pelican Halong Cruise. Check out and settle your bill at reception.
Have a buffet brunch while cruising back to the Tuan Chau Wharf. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery while approaching the wharf.
Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf. Say goodbye to the crew.
Approximate 12.00
Return to Hanoi by mini van.
Stop over the middle to visit a traditional workshop and refreshment about 30 minutes.
16:30 – 17:00 Arrive in Hanoi
End of the trip.
Travel through the grotto system of Halong Bay with thousands of unique islets and islands
Enjoy the natural beauty of Halong with emerald waters and cool wind
Experience the perfect services on board with spa and massage treatments
Taking part in interesting activities like swimming, kayaking or cave exploring
Visit Cua Van fishing village by a rustic – row boat
Attend the Cooking class on sundeck
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – TUNG SAU PEARL FARM – TITOP ISLAND (-/L/D)
8.30 – 12.00
Our mini van will come to pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi centre around 7.30 am. Drive to Halong City. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta country side.
Stopover at Hai Duong province for refreshment about 30 minutes
12.00 – 13.00
Arrive at Tuan Chau island – Take break and welcome drink at Pelican Halong Cruise Lounge
Transfer to Pelican Halong Cruise
13.00 – 19.30
Welcome drink – receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
Enjoy buffet lunch with Vietnamese and International dishes served while cruising through the bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet areas, such as Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Soi Sim beach, Coconut Three Island
Visiting Tung Sau area, is covered by the leaping rocks, cultured pearl fishery. You can wit yourself the process of the jewel, from culturing to harvesting and sculpting, Moreover, you have a chance to do kayaking based on your preference. Enjoy busy space with pearl maker, you can experience the completion of pearl.
Visiting the beautiful Ti Top beach for swimming (if the weather permits), Ti Top Beach is especially famous for its fresh atmosphere, clean water, and smooth white sand that create a great ambiance for tourists to relax or passengers can take steps to reach on the top of Ti Top beach to have a whole panorama view of Halong Bay.
Back to the boat and free time while sailing to Luon Bo area, and anchor overnight.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
Attend the Cooking class on sundeck – How to make Vietnamese spring rolls – traditional Vietnamese food. Then enjoy Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free). It is time for chit chat and relaxing. Watch the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay.
19.30 – 23.00
Dinner – Deluxe Vietnamese and International BBQ Set Menu Dinner
Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar, watching movies and many sort of Vietnam cultural films, relaxing and spending a romantic night on Pelican Halong Cruise’s music, playing cards, chess are available, reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck at squid fishing & fishing from the boat..
23.00
End of Program for Day One.
DAY 2: HALONG BAY – CUA VAN FISHING VILLAGE – ME CUNG CAVE (B/L/D)
06.00 – 08.30
Taking part in Tai Chi class on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes)
Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.
08.30 – 19.30
Transfer to day boat for visiting Cua Van village, a small community with around 700 residents living in the root of Ngoc Mountain. Visit Cua Van village by a rustic – row boat, meet the local people who will help you row the boat for sightseeing. Enjoy quiet space and fresh air, you will feel truly relaxing.
Visiting Me Cung Cave, which is also known as Maze Cave. Lying in the absolute protection of the World Natural Heritage – Halong Bay, Me Cung has the complex structure, including many compartments and a corridor of around 100m. According to archaeologists, Me Cung Cave belongs to preliminary Halong culture, about 7,000 – 10,000 years ago. The cave entrance looks like a house roof carving deep into the slopes of the island. Walking into the inside, visitors may get the feelings as if they are entering in a great palace of a Persian King. In combination with the light shining from the outer, sparkling stalactites in diverse shapes and sizes drooping like multi-colored curtains make Me Cung Cave shimmering and fanciful like in paradise. In addition, the blue waters of Me Cung Lake inside the cave create picturesque beauty of nature.
Set menu lunch served on day boat.
Back to Pelican Halong Cruise. Free time on boat for relaxing.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage Menu)
Attend the Cooking class on sundeck. Enjoy Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free). Watch the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay.
19.30 – 23.00
Deluxe Vietnamese Dinner will be served.
Evening activities include: Leisure time for chatting around the bar, watching many sorts of Vietnam cultural films. Relaxing and spending a romantic night on Pelican Halong Cruise’s music. Reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck with squid fishing on the boat.
23.00
End of Day Two program
DAY 3: HALONG BAY – SUNG SOT CAVE – HANOI (B/L/-)
06.00 – 08.00
The day starts early onboard with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi, also called Tai chi chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.
Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.
08.00 – Approximate 11.30
Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes approximately 45 minutes for cave visiting. Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most biggest cave in Halong bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Return to the boat by tender. Proper shoes are highly recommended.
Back to Pelican Halong Cruise. Check out and settle your bill at reception.
Have a buffet brunch while cruising back to the Tuan Chau Wharf. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery while approaching the wharf.
Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf. Say goodbye to the crew.
Aproximate 12.00
Return to Hanoi by mini van
Stop over the middle to visit a traditional workshop and refreshment about 30 minutes.
16:30 – 17:00 Arrive 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
Tax & Service Charges
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 as indicated
Tai Chi Session
Cooking Class
Insurance
Transfer round trip Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (shuttle bus available)
Kayaking Services
Airfares, and Hotel Accommodation
Visa to Vietnam
Beverages and Tobacco
Tips and other Personal Expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned above
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.
Great food & presentation. The crew was very friendly. Ecxellent cruise with ecxellent food and service. Thank you and we’ll be back.
The crew was very very nice & amazing and the staff very heplful
Comments about Restaurant & Bar: The tasty quality and presentation of food was outstanding. The crew was superb. Everyone was very gracious. Suggestion & comment: Excursions were wonderful and well organised. Love the cooking lesson. Best time we have had in Vietnam
The cabins was very inviting & homely. The waitresses were very good & efficient. Also the chef very kindly prepares vegetarian food especially for us. Thank you.A wonderful hard working crew. Coulnd’t wish for better.
The view was terrific! Open the door and the blue sea & mountains come into my eyes. You provided a wide variety of food. Very delicious and the cook was marvelous. I will tell my friends Pelican’s crew often talk with the guests and ask them what they want. Happy hour magic performance is amazing.
