FIRST DAY

7.30: Leave Hanoi – Transfer to Halong Bay by shuttle bus pick up from Hotel pick up from Hotel.
12:00 Arrive at Tuan Chau Island.
12.15 Transfer to cruise ship.
12.30 Welcome Drink – cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins. Cruise and program commence.
13:00 – 14.30 Serve Special Lunch on board while cruising passing by islets, Hoa Cuong fishing village. After lunch continues exploration of Halong Bay passing by Soi Sim Beach, Coconut Three Island. Anchoring the vessels at Dark and Bright Cave area.
14.45 – 15.45 Exploring Dark and Bright Cave by rowing bamboo boats with local people or kayaking by yourself.
15.45 – 17.00 The Vessels will continuous cruising in Lan Ha Bay and Halong bay passing by Cua Van floating Village, Tien Ong Cave, Trong Cave, Ho dong Tien, Luon cave, Ti Top Island and Coconut Three Island for overnight stay. Enjoy spa at your leisure on-board.
17:00 – 19:00 Enjoying “Happy Hour” Buy one take one on selected beverages, while the vessels is cruising in Halong Bay. Docking at Coconut Three Island for overnight stay. Enjoy spa at your leisure on board
18:00 – 18.30 Enjoy cooking demonstration with Chef to discover the Vietnamese cuisine of traditional spring rolls. Learn how to toast Vietnamese way through the evening’s toast of the local rice wine.
18.30 – 19:00 Pre-dinner cocktail on sundeck serving assorted nuts and canapé.
19.30 – 22:00 Serve elegant dinner. Start dinner in Traditional Bao Dai dress and photo shoot with captain and manager on board.
21:00 – 23:00 Evening Activities – relax at leisure; enjoy Movie Night and squid Fishing or Beauty Spa services.

SECOND DAY

6.30 Tai Chi session on Sundeck.
7:00 – 7.30 Coffee & tea with assorted homemade pastries.
7.45 – 8.30 International Breakfast buffet served on board.
8.30 – 8.40 Transfer to Day boat
10.30 Kayaking, swimming and exploring the cave in Thien Canh Son Beach.
12.30 Return to the boat and Continue cruising to the Vung Vieng Floating Village. Vietnamese lunch served on-board.
14:00 Arrive at Vung Vieng Fishing Village, enjoy time around the village with traditional bamboo boat rowed by the local people.
15.30 – 16:00 Return to the boat heading back to Main boat. Relax and Enjoy Spa services on board while cruising or sightseeing.
17:00 – 19:00 Enjoy “Happy Hour” Buy 1 take 1 on selected beverages. Enjoy spa at your leisure on board.
18:00 – 18.30 Enjoy cooking demonstration with Chef to discover another Vietnamese cuisine.
18.30 – 19:00 Pre-dinner cocktail on sundeck.
19.30 – 21.30 Serve elegant dinner.
21:00 – 23:00 Evening Activities – relax at leisure; enjoy Movie Night, Board Games, and Fishing or Beauty Spa services.

THIRD DAY

6.30 Tai Chi session on Sundeck.
7:00 – 7.30 Coffee & tea with assorted homemade pastries.
7.30 – 8.30 Relax or Visit Sung Sot Cave – Hiking up and down 600 steps to the magnificent limestone formations of the most beautiful and biggest cave in Halong bay.
8.30 International Breakfast Menu.
9.30 Check-out cabins and settle bills.
10.30 Arrive at Tuan Chau Island.
10.30 – 12:00 Set lunch served at Suites Hotel (Applied ONLY for guests booked shuttle bus of Cruises)
12.15 – 12.30 Shuttle bus pick up guests at Suites Hotel
16:30 arrive Hanoi

The boat possess four types of rooms (total 17 cabins per boat) featuring stylish design and cosy amenities. Built for you to enjoy the majestic viewings offered by the natural environment during the cruise, the cabins are heavenly windows onto the beauties of Halong Bay.

Accommodation Types

All the rooms onboard have been tastefully designed with shiny wooden floor and ornaments and furnished for the utmost comfort throughout the cruise.

Cabin Amenities (all cabin types)

• Central air-conditioning adjustable individually
• En-Suite Bathrooms
• Hair-Dryer
• Toilet
• Complimentary toiletries
• Slippers
• Bath linen
• Personal safe
• Complimentary mineral water
• Wardrobe
• Life jackets
• Fire Extinguisher
• Emergency Hammers

Deluxe Cabin

• Number of cabins: 24 (6 per vessel)
• Cabin Location: 1st deck
• Average room size: 16m²
• Bed Type: Twin (18) or Double (6)
• Maximum number of people allowed: 2 adults + 1 child under 12 years old (extra bed)

Deluxe Balcony Cabin

• Number of cabins: 30 (7 per vessel and 9 on Luxury I)
• Cabin Location: 2nd deck
• Average room size: 18 m²
• Bed Type: Twin (18) or Double (12)
• Maximum number of people allowed: 2 adults + 1 child under 12 years old (extra bed)
• Additional amenities & services: private balcony furnished

Suite

• Number of cabins: 8 (2 per vessel)
• Cabin Location: 1st deck
• Average room size: 23m²
• Bed Type: Double
• Maximum number of people allowed: 2 adults + 1 child under 12 years old (extra bed)
• Additional amenities & services: LCD screen 80cm, DVD player, Minibar, Jacuzzi bathtub, Bathrobes

Terrace Suite

• Number of cabins: 6 (2 per vessel except Luxury I)
• Cabin Location: 2nd deck
• Average room size: 23m²
• Bed Type: Double
• Maximum number of people allowed: 2 adults + 1 child under 12 years old (extra bed)
• Additional amenities & services: private forward-facing terrace with lounge chairs, marble bathroom

Our restaurant and bar are places of discovery and sharing with others. They combine tradition and freshness of rich oriental cuisine with the latest culinary trends from around the world. Our menus are the result of a creative European and Vietnamese fusion that crosses traditional gastronomy boundaries.

In an atmosphere of elegant luxury, you can enjoy sumptuous buffets and tasty menus served by a crew in traditional Vietnamese costumes – fine dining harmoniously combined with the aromas of the sea. A wide selection of the best vintages from around the world will complement fine fusion cuisine and creative Asian-inspired flavours.

The restaurant and bar are located on the 3rd deck.

Schedule (subject to change without prior notice)

Breakfast: a light breakfast with tea/coffee/pastries is served from  6.30 AM to  7.30 AM – a full buffet breakfast is available from 08.30 AM to 10.00 AM
Lunch: set menu 1.15 PM – 2.30 PM
Dinner: set menu 7.00 PM – 8.30 PM

Please note that all menus and times are subject to change without prior notice.

Pairing Five Star service with the charm of Vietnamese hospitality, The Boat redefines luxury services in Halong Bay. Our staff take pride in providing the highest level of attention to our guests’ wishes, combining gracious hospitality and dedicated professionalism.

To punctuate the enchanting sightseeing times spent onboard our vessel, an exciting array of activities will be proposed for area exploration, pure pleasure and priceless memories.

Services

• Reception (possibility to be called from cabin)
• 24 hour security
• Spa Services (see below details)
• Bar opened from 7.00AM until 11.00 PM in 3rd deck dining-room
• Newspapers and magazines
• Souvenir boutique
• Languages spoken: English, Vietnamese

Activities

• Tai Chi Demonstration
• Cooking Demonstration
• Local specialty tasting
• Kayaking (extra charges may apply)
• Visits
• Swimming
• Snorkeling & fishing equipments
• Movie nights

Spa Services include (list not exhaustive):

• Aromatherapy Massage
• Traditional Vietnamese massage
• Traditional Thai Massage
• Warm stone massage
• Asian Style foot massage
• Western reflexology
• Back, head, shoulder relaxation
• Facial Beauty Care
• Traditional Body Scrub
• Exhilarating Exfoliation With Ginger
• Wake up Exfoliation
• Body Wrap
• Waxing (leg,underarm, bikini)
• Manicures
• Pedicures