Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (L, D)

Trip Included

• Pick-up and transfer by private A/C vehicle or shuttle bus
• Waiting room at Hon Gai Tourist Wharf
• Meals as mentioned in itinerary
• Accommodation on board (twin/ double basis)
• English speaking tour guide
• Tai Chi exercise
• Cooking class
• Internet on boat (Table computer with 3G connection)
• Entrance fees
• Kayaking with guide or Rowing boat trip with local rower
• Welcome drink, fresh fruit
• Complimentary a bottle water/ person in bus and in room

Trip Excluded

• Drinks
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses.

Notes

• Children under 4 years old are FOC, sharing room with parent.
• Children from 4 to 9 years old are charged 70%, sharing room with parent

Oriental Sails - Cruise for a lifetime experience

• Built in 2007 in ancient Vietnamese style, Oriental Sails features 16 deluxe cabins of traditional style combined with modern facilities and comfort. The junk boasts rattan & wooden furnishings, a multitude of windows for amazing views from the inside, and a panoramic sundeck allowing different activities with the beauty of Halong Bay as a backdrop.

The Cabins - Stylish romance at charm and comfort

• Committed to offer guests both charm and comfort, Oriental Sails cabins offer a range of facilities and an elegant ambiance. The cabins are designed and fitted international standards, featuring a rich wooden decor, with large windows from which to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Halong Bay. The comfortable bedding with luxuriant linens ensures you a restful sleep in style.
• Cabin amenities: Air-conditioner, Mini – bar, Slippers, Bathroom amenities, Wardrobe, Private shower with hot water

Relaxation - You just can’t afford to miss it

• There is probably no better place than Halong Bay to de-stress and re-energize, thus Oriental Sails’ facilities and services are to bring you utmost relaxation.
• The sundeck offers great space and atmosphere to enjoy sunbath, to snap great pictures of Halong Bay, to sip a refreshing cocktail while gazing at the rock formations reflected in the crystal clear water of the bay, or just simply lazing as the sun starts to set.
• The widescreen serves you great clips of the Bay and movies of its old time
• A wide range of regular events and parties are raising a part in your unforgettable cruising experience with Oriental Sails.

Dining - It’s further than just dining

• The Oriental Sails’ restaurant offers freshly-caught delicious local seafood and other specialities. The restaurant setting, friendly staffs, calm water, X- breeze and stunning view of thousands of islets around all attend to serve you a terrific dining experience.

Activities - Dare or care to adventure

• A wide range of activities are planned during your cruising with Oriental Sails
• Exploring the caves, kayaking through floating villages, swimming in the middle of nowhere, climbing stiff rocks rising out of breathtaking Lan Ha Bay, snapping photos of a lifetime, sunbathing on a pampered deck, to name but a few… All contribute to make your visit a truly memorable one.

Oriental Sails: Factsheet

Brief Boat Specifications

• Built: 2007
• Design concept: oriental style
• Length: 38m / Width: 8m / Height: 9m
• Deck 1: 12 cabins and kitchen
• Dec k 2: 4 cabins with connecting doors + Bar and restaurant
• Sundeck: Tanning chairs, wooden bar
• Cabins Facilities: comfort bedding, Air-con, Private bath, bar, and rustic rattan furnishings
• Generator: 4.500KVA / Cruising speed: 8 nautical knots per hour
• Crew: 12

Accomodation

• Deluxe Cabin 16 per ship (all convertible into Double Bed)
• Total number of Cabins: 16
• Total Passenger Capacity: 32
• Cabin Ammenities: Individually controlled; Air-Conditioning; Wardrobe; Hot and Cold Shower; Complimentary Bottled Water; Toilet Slippers; Toiletries Fire Extinguisher

Services and Facilities

• Reception (English and Vietnamese Speaking)
• 24-hour security
• Themed Parties on request
• Car Rental Service with Driver
• Tender for Sightseeing
• Kayaking & Fishing equipments
• Number of Cabins 16 fully-furnished cabins
• Average Room Size 11.6 sqm
• Bed Type
• 6 Queen Size
• 10 Twin (Convertible into Family Room)
• Room Capacity 2 adults + 1 child below the age of 6 per cabin

Dining Room

• Cuisine Vietnamese Seafood & Various International Dishes
• Breakfast 08:00 – 8:30 daily
• Lunch 13:00 – 14:00 daily
• Dinner 19:00 – 20:00 daily
• Seating capacity 32 passengers

On - Board Activities

• Swimming; Kayaking; Excursions to caves, grottos, beaches & fishing village; On Boat Events (by request)

Meetings & Conferences

• Wedding Ceremonies; Themed