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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 and discover the art of Paradise Cruises. Natural wonders and unique cultural experiences lie every turn during this – your most memorable – Vietnam vacation. |
Day 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY
(L/D)
08.00 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Halong City- 11.45 – 12.00 Arrive at Tuan Chau Island
- 12.00 – 12.15 Transfer to cruise ship
- 12.15 Welcome Cocktail – cruise briefing, safety instructions, and check-in cabins. Depart to Halong Bay – cruise and program commence
- 13.00 – 14.30 Enjoy a lunch as the vessel sails to Halong Bay passing the Fighting cocks islet, the Elephant leg islet, the Castle islet.
- 14.30 Arrive at Luon Cave– explore most famous grotto in the entire Halong bay by local rowing boat – Enjoy kayaking activities (weather permitting) or Discover the Surprise grotto
- 15.30 Transfer back to cruise ship – Continue cruising through the bay
- 16.30 Arrive at Hang Tien Ong and visit the Cua Van Floating Village – experience the daily life of local people – possibility of kayaking
- 17.15 Continue cruise through Halong Bay.
- 17.30 Enjoy the open-air cooking demonstration on the sundeck (weather permitting) and discover the secrets of the Vietnamese cuisine
- 18.00 Arrive at Tung Sau (pearl farm) Area – swimming or kayaking, stay overnight
- 18.00 – 19.00 Enjoy our open-air cocktail bar located on the sundeck
- 19.00 – 21.00 Savor a delicious five course Set-dinner
- 21.00 – 23.00 Happy Hour and Music on the open-air sundeck bar – Enjoy ‘Buy One – Get Two Drinks’
- 21.00 Evening Activities – enjoy Movie Night, Board Games or Beauty Spa services, relax at leisure.
Accommodation onboard Paradise cruise
Meals included: Lunch/ Dinner
Day 2: HALONG – HANOI
( B /L)
06.15 Tai Chi session on Sundeck, beauty spa services (until 10 AM)07.00 – 09.00 International Breakfast Buffet
07.00 Continue the cruise through Halong Bay
07.45 Arrive at Titov Island. Enjoy the Beach or hick the view point, swimming or kayaking activities (weather permitting).
08.30 Continue cruise through Halong Bay
09.30 Check-out cabins and settle bills – Luggage collection
10.30 Arrive at Tuan Chau Island. Pick up and transfer back to Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast/ Lunch
PRICE
| CRUISE RATE | From 01 May 2013 – 30 Sep 2013 | From 01 Sep – 31 Dec, 2013 | ||
| Double/ Twin Cabin | Single Supplement | Double/ Twin Cabin | Single Supplement | |
| Deluxe | US$ 160 per person | US$ 100 | US$ 175 per person | US$ 115 |
| Deluxe Balcony | US$ 175 per person | US$ 115 | US$ 195 per person | US$ 135 |
| Suite | US$ 230 per person | US$ 140 | US$ 255 per person | US$ 165 |
| TRANSFER RATE | ROUND TRIP HANOI – HALONG – HANOI | |||
| Shuttle bus | USD 35.00 per person | |||
| Private 4 seat car | USD 130.00 per car | |||
| Private 7 seat car | USD 145.00 per car | |||
| Private 16 seat van | USD 155.00 per car | |||
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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
- Meals as indicated (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Snorkel equipment (included & subject to availability)
- Tai Chi session
- Insurance, taxes and service charges
EXCLUDES:
- Round trip transfers
- Visa arrangements
- Surcharges 25% on cruise rate on Christmas (24 December 2011) and New Year’s Eve (31 December 2011)
- Beauty spa services and massage
- Beverages and tobacco
- Tips and other personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
Day 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY
(L/D)
- 08.00 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Halong City
- 11.45 – 12.00 Arrive at Tuan Chau Island
- 12.00 – 12.15 Transfer to cruise ship
- 12.15 Welcome Cocktail – cruise briefing, safety instructions, and check-in cabins. Depart to Halong Bay – cruise and program commence
- 13.00 – 14.30 Enjoy a lunch as the vessel sails to Halong Bay passing the Fighting cocks islet, the Elephant leg islet, the Castle islet.
- 14.30 Arrive at Luon Cave– explore most famous grotto in the entire Halong bay by local rowing boat – Enjoy kayaking activities (weather permitting) or Discover the Surprise grotto
- 15.30 Transfer back to cruise ship – Continue cruising through the bay
- 16.30 Arrive at Hang Tien Ong and visit the Cua Van Floating Village – experience the daily life of local people – possibility of kayaking
- 17.15 Continue cruise through Halong Bay.
- 17.30 Enjoy the open-air cooking demonstration on the sundeck (weather permitting) and discover the secrets of the Vietnamese cuisine
- 18.00 Arrive at Tung Sau (pearl farm) Area – swimming or kayaking, stay overnight
- 18.00 – 19.00 Enjoy our open-air cocktail bar located on the sundeck
- 19.00 – 21.00 Savor a delicious five course Set-dinner
- 21.00 – 23.00 Happy Hour and Music on the open-air sundeck bar – Enjoy ‘Buy One – Get Two Drinks’
- 21.00 Evening Activities – enjoy Movie Night, Board Games or Beauty Spa services, relax at leisure.
Accommodation onboard Paradise cruise
Meals included: Lunch/ Dinner
Day 2: HALONG BAY
(B/L/D)
06.15 Tai Chi session on Sundeck- 07.00 – 08.00 International Breakfast Buffet
- 08.00 Transfer to local day-trip boat – Begin to cruise to some of Halong Bay’s more secluded and untouched locales. Exact locations depend on tide and weather conditions.
- 09.00 Arrive at Hang Toi (Dark cave) for kayaking (weather permitting)
- 10.00 Depart to Cat Ba National Park
- 11.00 Arrive at Viet Hai Jetty – take bicycle/Motorcycle trip through untouched forests and wildlife – Discover the Viet Hai village scenery
- 13.00 Return to local day boat – Enjoy a sumptuous seafood lunch – Continue cruise through Ha Long Bay
- 14.00 Arrive at Lan Ha bay and explore the Three Peach Area (Ba Trai Dao) – Relaxing on the beach, kayaking, swimming or snorkelling
- 16.30 Return to Paradise overnight vessel – Relax at leisure, stay overnight
- 18.00 Arrive at Tung Sau (Pearl farm)
- 18.00 – 19.00 Enjoy our open-air cocktail bar located on the sundeck
- 19.00 – 21.00 Savour a delicious five course Set-dinner
- 21.00 – 23.00 Happy Hour and Music on the open-air sundeck bar – Enjoy ‘Buy One – Get Two Drinks’
- 21.00 Enjoy evening Activities – Movie Night, Board Games or Beauty Spa services
Accommodation onboard Paradise cruise
Meals included: Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner
Day 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI
(B)
- 06.15 Tai Chi session on Sundeck, beauty spa services (until 10 AM)
- 07.00 – 09.00 International Breakfast Buffet
- 07.00 Continue the cruise through Halong Bay
- 07.45 Arrive at Titov Island. Enjoy the Beach or hick the view point, swimming or kayaking activities (weather permitting).
- 08.30 Continue cruise through Halong Bay
- 09.30 Check-out cabins and settle bills – Luggage collection
- 10.30 Arrive at Tuan Chau Island. Pick up and transfer back to Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi.
Meals included: Breakfast
PRICE
| CRUISE RATE | From 01 May 2013 – 30 Sep 2013 | From 01 Sep – 31 Dec, 2013 | ||
| Double/ Twin Cabin | Single Supplement | Double/ Twin Cabin | Single Supplement | |
| Deluxe | US$ 280 per person | US$ 160 | US$ 300 per person | US$ 190 |
| Deluxe Balcony | US$ 310 per person | US$ 210 | US$ 340 per person | US$ 250 |
| Suite | US$ 390 per person | US$ 280 | US$ 445 per person | US$ 305 |
| TRANSFER RATE | ROUND TRIP HANOI – HALONG – HANOI | |||
| Shuttle bus | USD 35.00 per person | |||
| Private 4 seat car | USD 160.00 per car | |||
| Private 7 seat car | USD 180.00 per car | |||
| Private 16 seat van | USD 195.00 per car | |||
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INCLUDES :
- Welcome cocktail
- Entrance fees and sightseeing
- Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin
- 02 lunches, 02 dinners, 01 breakfast & 01 brunch
- Kayaking
- Insurance on board
- Taxes and service charges
EXCLUDES :
- Airfares, transfers to and from Halong Bay
- Beauty/spa service on board
- Surcharge of 25% on cabin rate for departure on Christmas (24 December 2011), New Year Eve (31 December 2011)
- Beverages, tips and personal expenses
- Personal travel insurance
- All other services not clearly mentioned
PARADISE SUITE & PARADISE TERRACE SUITE:
- Number of rooms: 06
- Average room size: 19.2m2
- Number of beds: 01 King-size Bed 180cm x 205cm
- Maximum number of persons: 02 Adults + Extra Bed for 01 Child
- Special: Private Balcony (Paradise Terrace Suite only) + Jacuzzi & Spa
- Room type: Luxury & Non-Smoking
PARADISE DELUXE BALCONY:
- Number of rooms: 16
- Average room size: 18.2m2
- Number of beds: 01 Queen-size Bed 165cm x 205cm
- Maximum number of persons: 02 Adults + Extra Bed for 01 Child
- Special: Private Balcony
- Room type: Deluxe & Non-Smoking
PARADISE DELUXE:
- Number of rooms: 12
- Average room size: 16.2m2
- Number of beds: 02 Single Beds 95cm x 205cm
- Maximum number of persons: 02 Adults + Extra Bed for 01 Child
- Special: Private Balcony
- Room type: Superior & Non-Smoking
FACILITIES & SERVICES
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
- Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
- Luxury en-suite Bathroom
- Hairdryer and slippers
- Bathrobe (Suites only)
- In-house Telephone and Internet
- Mini-Bar (Suites only)
- Dining Room, Bar and Sundeck
- Full-board Meals (Asian & International Buffets)
- Cabin Service (Snack Meals)
- Wine and Cigar Selection
- Kayaking, Swimming and Snorkeling Equipment (subject to availability)
- Cooking Demonstration (bad weather only)
- Beauty Services and Massage
- Tai Chi Session
- Souvenir and Amenities Sales
- Entertainment Activities and Happy Hour
- Movie Nights, Board Games and Squid Fishing
- Meeting Facilities and Equipment (charter only)
- Special Theme Cruises (charter only)
- Special Leisure Activities (charter only)
- Safety Facilities and First-Aid Equipment
- English-speaking local crew and foreign
