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New for 2009: Halong newest luxury Victory Star Cruise

Just lanched on April 1, 2009, Victory Star Cruise offers the perfect mix in traditional elegance and modern comfort. Special attention has been paid to the decoration and interior design. It features 32 comfortable rooms, a grand dinning room with seaview, a removable bar and a superb sundeck.

Number of cabins: 32

- 26 Deluxe Double and Twin Cabins with balcony: cabin size 20m2
(including 2 family connecting cabins)
- 2 Deluxe Triple cabins without balcony: cabin size 23m2
(1 double and 1 single bed in each cabin)
- 3 Junior Suites: cabin size 28m2
- 1 Presidential Suite: cabin size 32m2
Restaurant on 3rd deck: 250m2
- Sundeck on 4th deck
- Massage room: 33m2
- Cruise size 60m in length and 10.5m wide

Victory star cruise Halong bay tour 2 days:

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Victory Star Cruise (Lunch, Dinner included)

11.30 – 12.15 Arrive at Hon Gai international habor and welcome at Victory cafe
12.15 – 12.30 Transfer to cruise ship Welcome Cocktail – cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins – Depart to Halong Bay
13.00 – 14.30 Enjoy local sea food at set – lunch.
15:00 Transfer from Victory Star to rowing boat to visit Vung Vieng fishing village – Visit the Floating village and the pearl farm. Rowers are local girls wearing traditional costume. It’s the oppotunity to see the fisher’s daily life with the primary features in the charming nature
16:30 – 17:00 Organize a rowing-boat competition (a traditional activity of locals) upon passengers’s request – Relaxing on the beach, kayaking & swimming… in the clear water, beautiful and calm nature.
17.00 – 1800 Return to Victory Star – Continue cruising through the bay
18.00 Anchor for overnight at Ho Dong Tien area.
18.30 Cooking class
19.30 – 21.00 Savor a delicious five course Set-dinner in dinning room
21.00 – 23.00 Activities: Relax on deck, Beauty Spa services, drink service available or night time fishing.
21.30 Evening Documentary about Halong bay (in English and French)

Day 2: Victory Star Cruise Halong – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch included)

06.30 Enjoy sunrise over the Bay or take part in our morning Tai Chi class
07.00 Enjoy morning tea: biscuits, coffee, tea….
08.00 – 09:00 Arrive at Sung Sot grotto.Explore the most famous grotto in entire Halong Bay.
09.30 Check-out cabins and settle bills – Luggage collection
10.00 Having international buffet brunch served while cruising through the bay to the pier.
10.30 – 11:00 Arrive at the pier. Time to say Goodbye

Halong bay Victory Star Cruise 3 days:

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Victory Star Cruise (Lunch, Dinner included)

11.30 – 12.15 Arrive at Hon Gai international habor and welcome at Victory cafe
12.15 – 12.30 Transfer to cruise ship. Welcome Cocktail – cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins – Depart to Halong Bay.
13.00 – 14.30 Enjoy local sea food at set – lunch
15:00 Transfer from Victory Star to rowing boat to visit Vung Vieng fishing village – Visit the Floating village and the pearl farm. Rowers are local girls wearing traditional costume. It’s the oppotunity to see the fisher’s daily life with the primary features in the charming nature
16:30 – 17:00 organize a rowing-boat competition (a traditional activity of locals) upon passengers’s request – Relaxing on the beach, kayaking & swimming… in the clear water, beautiful and calm nature.
17.00 – 1800 Return to Victory ship – Continue cruising through the bay
18.00 Anchor for overnight at Ho Dong Tien area.
18.30 Cooking class
19.30 – 21.00 Savor a delicious five course Set-dinner in dinning room
21.00 – 23.00 Activities: Relax on deck, Beauty Spa services, drink service available or night time fishing.
21.30 Evening Documentary about Halong bay (in English and French)

Day 2: Halong Bay Cruise – Lan Ha Bay & Kayaking (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)

06.30 Tai Chi session on Sundeck
07.30 Enjoy breakfast as the vessel sail to Halong Bay
08.00 Transfer to daily boat and visit Lan Ha Bay Explore the Three Peach Area (Ba Trai Dao ) –
12.00 – 13:30 Enjoy set lunch on daily boat ( Stop at a peacefull and beautiful area)
13:30 Continue cruising Lan Ha Bay and Relaxing on the beach, kayaking, swimming
15.30 Heading to the Heaven gate
16.30 Back to Victory Star.
17.30 Anchored overnight at Heaven gate. The perfect place to enjoy sunset – Relax with services on Victory Star such as: bar, massage, drinks…
19.30 -21.00 Savor a delicious five course set lunch.

Day 3: More Cruise Halong Bay – Visiting Cave – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch included)

06.30 Enjoy sunrise over the Bay or take part in our morning Tai Chi class
07.00 Enjoy morning tea: biscuits, coffee, tea….
08.00 – 09:00 Arrive at Sung Sot grotto. Explore the most famous grotto in entire Halong Bay.
09.30 Check-out cabins and settle bills – Luggage collection
10.00 Having international buffet brunch served while cruising through the bay to the pier.
10.30 – 11:00 Arrive at the pier. Time to say Goodbye

INCLUDED
Welcome Cocktail
Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
In-house English & Frech tour guide (in non-private cruise)
Luxury Cabins with A/C & en-suite Bathroom
Asian Set Lunch, Set Dinner, Breakfast and morning tea
International Brunch Buffet
Meeting Facilities and Equipment (charter only)
Tai Chi Session
Insurance.

EXCLUDED
Airfares, Car Transfers and Hotel Accommodation
Visa Arrangements
Beauty Spa Services and Massage
Beverages and Tobacco
Tips and other Personal Expenses
Kayaking
All other services not clearly mentioned above

Impress Travel Company Limited

Victory star cruise Halong bay | Victory star cruise Halong

Phone: (84.4) – 3734 6777, Fax: (84.4) – 3232 1106, Hotline: (84) 912 225 694, Email: info@impresstravel.vn Address: No.10, Lane 8, Lieu Giai str., Hanoi, Vietnam

3 Days – 2 Nights Detail Itinerary & Program:

A 3 days and 2 nights on Paradise Cruises is real “Discover Halong Bay and let tradition surround you”. Joining this tour option is the finest way for you to discover the beauty of Halong Bay. For those experiences Paradise Cruises to discover Halong Bay world heritage site, we are offering a luxury fit for the magnificent seascape of the legendary Halong Bay, Paradise Cruises redefine luxury cruising experience of this UNESCO World Heritage.

Highlight:

• Enjoying supurb cuisine, spa facilities and other super services.
• Route: Hanoi – Tuan Chau Habour – Halong Bay – Sung Sot cave – Cua Van fishing village – Cat Ba Island – Lan Ha Bay – Ha Long Bay – Tuan Chau Habour – Hanoi.
• Enjoying every morning Tai Chi lesson, kayaking followed by one of the best brunches in the bay.

Good for:

• Couples, honeymooners, friends, expats and Vietnamese.
• Those on a luxury Vietnam holiday and wish to experience Halong Bay in style:

Day 1: Hanoi – Tuan Chau Island – Halong Bay ( B/L/D )

08:00 – 08:30 – Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi. Depart for Halong city
11.30 – 12.00 – Arrive at Tu?n Châu Island. Check-in at Paradise Café – Complementary refreshment is served.
12.00 – 12.15 – Boarding and transfer to cruise ship.
12.15 – Welcome Cocktail – Cruise briefing conducted by the Cruise manager, safety instructions, check-in cabins. Depart to Halong Bay – cruise and program commence.
12.45 – 14.15 – Enjoy an Asian Buffet lunch as the vessel sails to Halong Bay passing the Fighting cocks islet (Hòn C?p Gà), the Elephant leg islet (??o Chân Voi), the Castle islet (Hòn ??i Thành), the Soi Sim Island.
14.15 – Arrive at Surprise grotto (Hang S?ng S?t) – explore one of the most famous grotto in the entire Halong.
15.30 – Transfer back to cruise ship – Continue cruising through the bay.
16.15 – Arrive at Hang Tiên Ông and visit the C?a V?n Floating Village – experience the daily life of local people – possibility of kayaking (weather permitted).
17.45 – Continue cruise through Halong Bay.
17.00 – Enjoy the open-air cooking demonstration on the sundeck (weather permitting) and discover the secrets of the Vietnamese cuisine.
17.20 – Arrive at Tùng Sâu (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 – Evening Activities – enjoy Movie Night, Board Games or Beauty Spa services, relax at leisure.
21.00 – 23.00 Happy Hour and Music on the open-air sundeck bar – Enjoy ‘Buy One – Get Two Drinks’. Then overnight on Paradise Cruise.

Day 2: Halong Bay – Cat Ba Island with National Park & Viet Hai Jetty or At Titop Island (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.

Option 1 : For glassy seas:

08.30 – Depart to Cát Bà National Park.
10.00 – Arrive at Vi?t H?i Jetty – take bicycle/Motorcycle trip through untouched forests and wildlife – Discover the typical Viet Hai village scenery and the daily life of the locals.
12.30 – Return to local day boat – Enjoy a sumptuous seafood lunch – Continue cruise through Ha Long Bay.
14.00 – Arrive at Lan H? bay and explore the Three Peach Area (Ba Trái ?ào) – Relaxing on the beach, kayaking, swimming or snorkeling.
16.30 – Return to Paradise Cruiser – Relax at leisure – Enjoy our SPA facilities then overnight on Paradise Cruise.

Option 2 : For slight seas:

08.30 – Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy the Titop Beach or hick the view point, swimming or kayaking activities. Visit Luon Cave (Hang Lu?n) – explore one of the most beautiful grotto in the entire Halong bay by kayak (weather permitted), Discover the Virgin cave (Hang Trinh Nu).
12.30 – Return to the day boat – Enjoy a sumptuous seafood lunch – Continue cruise through Ha Long Bay
14.00 – Arrive at Hang T?i (Dark cave) for kayaking
16.30 – Return to Paradise Cruiser – Relax at leisure – Enjoy our SPA facilities then overnight on Paradise Cruise.

Day 3: Cat Ba Island – Tuan Chau – Return to Hanoi (B/L)

06.15 – Tai Chi session on Sundeck, beauty spa services (until 10.00 AM).
07.00 – 09.00 – International Breakfast Buffet.
07.00 – Continue the cruise through Halong Bay.
09.30 – Check-out cabins and settle bills – Luggage collection.
11.00 – Arrive at Tu?n Châu Island – Transfer from cruise ship –
13.30 – Driver back to Hanoi.
16.30 – Drop you at your hotel. End of Cruise!

Please contact us directly to get the best rates at: info@halongparadisecruises.org or visit our official website for more detail at: www.HalongParadiseCruises.org

Inclusions:

* Welcome cocktail
* Entrance and sightseeing fees
* Air-conditioned en-suite cabin
* Excursions and visits entrance fee (Sung Sot Cave, Cua Van floating village, Titop Island)
* All meals included as per program above mentioned
* English Speaking experience guider. Other languages are on REQUESTINNG.
* Onboard insurance Kayak onboard during the 2 days in addition to guides tours.

Exclusions:

* Roundtrip transfers by Paradise Shuttle Coach between Hanoi ~ Tuan Chau Island (Haong City).
If you wish to transfer by a private car, please contact us for details.
* All airfares & visa arrangements
* Beverages, SPA services
* Tipping and personal expenses

Shuttle Coach  Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi:

* Departure place in Hanoi: TBA by Paradise Cruises
* Expected departure time in Hanoi: 08.00 AM
* Expected return time in Hanoi:        02.15 PM
* Price for adult: US$ 30/person/round trip
* Price for child 6-12 years old: US$ 20/person/round trip
* Price for child below 6: FREE (limited to one child per booking only)

Children Policy:

- Only one child under 5 can share the cabin with parents, free of charge.
- Children aged from 6 -11 will stay at another cabin with 75% charge of adult price.
- Children from 12 years old will be charged as the same as adults.

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.
* Surcharge of 25% will be added for cruises on December 24 & 31 and Lunar New Year Eve.
* 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.

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