Orchid Premium Cruise Halong Bay

07:50 – 08:20 Optional pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter by the Orchid shuttle bus (extra cost, see Cruise Policy).

11:00 – 11:30 Arrive at the Orchid waiting lounge, Lot 32, Tuan Chau International Marina; check in with welcome tea.

11:45 – 12:00 Speedboat transfer to the cruise; welcome drink and safety briefing.

12:45 – 13:00 Buffet lunch while cruising through Halong Bay into Lan Ha Bay.

14:45 – 15:00 Kayaking at Ao Ech (Frog Lagoon), a sheltered lagoon in Lan Ha Bay; swimming when the weather allows.

16:00 – 16:45 Cruise to the overnight anchorage at Tra Bau.

18:00 – 18:15 Cooking demonstration or sunset Happy Hour at the bar. Massage can be booked with the Cruise Manager.

19:15 – 19:30 Fusion dinner in the restaurant.

21:00 – 21:30 Squid fishing, a film in the restaurant or drinks at the sundeck bar.

06:00 – 06:30 Sunrise Tai Chi, then breakfast as the cruise sails on.

07:40 – 07:55 Bus on Cat Ba Island to Trung Trang Cave in Cat Ba National Park, about 300 m long with many stalactites.

09:30 – 10:00 Back on board, check out of your cabin and enjoy brunch.

11:00 – 11:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau International Marina. Shuttle guests are back in Hanoi around 14:30 – 15:00.

Included:

• Cabin with private balcony and air conditioning
• All meals on board: 01 buffet lunch, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast and 01 brunch
• Welcome tea at the Tuan Chau lounge, welcome drink and two bottles of water in the cabin
• Kayaking, cave visit, swimming (weather permitting), cooking demonstration, Tai Chi and squid fishing
• Two cans of Coca-Cola and two cans of Sprite in the minibar
• 24/7 butler service
• Tea party and local wine tasting
• English-speaking guide, Wi-Fi (limited coverage in the bay)
• Entrance and sightseeing fees, service charge, insurance on board and VAT

Not included:

• Hanoi – Tuan Chau – Hanoi transfer (see Cruise Policy)
• Drinks, massage and spa
• Flights, visas, hotels before or after the cruise
• Tips and personal expenses

• Check-in: be at the Orchid waiting lounge, Lot 32, Tuan Chau International Marina, by 11:00 – 11:30. The cruise leaves on time.
• Return: disembark at Tuan Chau around 11:00 – 11:30 on the last day.
• Passport details: send full names, passport numbers and nationality at least 7 days before departure and bring your passport on board.
• Hanoi transfer (not included): shared Orchid shuttle bus US$37 per person round trip, pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Children under 4 on a parent’s lap travel free; a child with their own seat pays the adult price. Private cars on request.
• Children (age by year of birth): one child under 5 sharing the bed with two adults is free; a second child under 5 pays 50% of the adult rate. Children 5 to under 11 sharing with parents pay 75% of the adult rate, extra bed included (not for Family cabins). Two children under 11 in their own cabin, or one adult with one child, pay the price of two adults. 11 years and over – adult rate.
• Extra bed: a third guest pays 40% of the double-cabin price (subject to availability).
• Holiday surcharge: US$46 per guest for nights on board on 24 and 31 December.
• 3 days 2 nights: available only as a full-ship charter of 5 suites.
• Itinerary and times can change with weather and tides.

Individual bookings (fewer than 6 cabins):

• More than 15 days before departure: free of charge
• 14 to 10 days: 50% · 9 to 4 days: 70%
• 3 days or less before departure, or no-show: 100%

Groups of 6 cabins or more: more than 45 days free of charge; 45 to 31 days 25%; 30 to 15 days 50%; 14 to 7 days 70%; 6 days or less 100%.

Full-ship charter: more than 90 days free of charge; 89 to 61 days 50%; 60 to 41 days 70%; 40 to 31 days 90%; 30 days or less 100%.

Reducing the number of guests or cabins is treated as a late cancellation. Please send cancellations in writing by email.

If the bay authorities do not allow the cruise to sail because of bad weather:

• 2 days 1 night – only lunch on Day 1: US$36 per guest is charged and the balance refunded.
• 2 days 1 night – lunch on Day 1 and cruising until 5 pm: US$153 per guest is charged.
• 3 days 2 nights – return to the pier at noon on Day 2: charged as 2 days 1 night.
• 3 days 2 nights – lunch on Day 2 and cruising until 5 pm: charged as 2 days 1 night plus US$153 per guest.

07:50 – 08:20 Optional pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter by the Orchid shuttle bus (extra cost, see Cruise Policy).

11:00 – 11:30 Arrive at the Orchid waiting lounge, Lot 32, Tuan Chau International Marina; check in with welcome tea.

11:45 – 12:00 Speedboat transfer to the cruise; welcome drink and safety briefing.

12:45 – 13:00 Buffet lunch while cruising through Halong Bay into Lan Ha Bay.

14:45 – 15:00 Kayaking at Ao Ech (Frog Lagoon), a sheltered lagoon in Lan Ha Bay; swimming when the weather allows.

16:00 – 16:45 Cruise to the overnight anchorage at Tra Bau.

18:00 – 18:15 Cooking demonstration or sunset Happy Hour at the bar. Massage can be booked with the Cruise Manager.

19:15 – 19:30 Fusion dinner in the restaurant.

21:00 – 21:30 Squid fishing, a film in the restaurant or drinks at the sundeck bar.

06:00 – 06:30 Tai Chi on the sundeck.

06:45 – 07:00 Light breakfast while cruising Lan Ha Bay.

07:45 – 08:00 Day boat to Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island: cycle along village paths through the forest and visit traditional houses (electric car at extra cost). Vietnamese lunch on the day boat.

13:30 – 14:00 Kayaking or swimming in Lan Ha Bay.

16:00 – 16:30 Back on the main ship for a cooking class, a swim or sunset Happy Hour.

19:00 – 19:30 Fusion dinner, then squid fishing, a film or drinks on the top deck.

06:00 – 06:30 Sunrise Tai Chi, then breakfast as the cruise sails on.

07:40 – 07:55 Bus on Cat Ba Island to Trung Trang Cave in Cat Ba National Park, about 300 m long with many stalactites.

09:30 – 10:00 Back on board, check out of your cabin and enjoy brunch.

11:00 – 11:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau International Marina. Shuttle guests are back in Hanoi around 14:30 – 15:00.

Included:

• Cabin with private balcony and air conditioning
• All meals on board: 02 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts and 01 brunch
• Welcome tea at the Tuan Chau lounge, welcome drink and two bottles of water in the cabin
• Kayaking, cave visit, swimming (weather permitting), cooking demonstration, Tai Chi and squid fishing
• Day boat to Viet Hai Village with bicycles
• Two cans of Coca-Cola and two cans of Sprite in the minibar
• 24/7 butler service
• English-speaking guide, Wi-Fi (limited coverage in the bay)
• Entrance and sightseeing fees, service charge, insurance on board and VAT

Not included:

• Hanoi – Tuan Chau – Hanoi transfer (see Cruise Policy)
• Drinks, massage and spa
• Flights, visas, hotels before or after the cruise
• Tips and personal expenses

• Check-in: be at the Orchid waiting lounge, Lot 32, Tuan Chau International Marina, by 11:00 – 11:30. The cruise leaves on time.
• Return: disembark at Tuan Chau around 11:00 – 11:30 on the last day.
• Passport details: send full names, passport numbers and nationality at least 7 days before departure and bring your passport on board.
• Hanoi transfer (not included): shared Orchid shuttle bus US$37 per person round trip, pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Children under 4 on a parent’s lap travel free; a child with their own seat pays the adult price. Private cars on request.
• Children (age by year of birth): one child under 5 sharing the bed with two adults is free; a second child under 5 pays 50% of the adult rate. Children 5 to under 11 sharing with parents pay 75% of the adult rate, extra bed included (not for Family cabins). Two children under 11 in their own cabin, or one adult with one child, pay the price of two adults. 11 years and over – adult rate.
• Extra bed: a third guest pays 40% of the double-cabin price (subject to availability).
• Holiday surcharge: US$46 per guest for nights on board on 24 and 31 December.
• 3 days 2 nights: available only as a full-ship charter of 5 suites.
• Itinerary and times can change with weather and tides.

Individual bookings (fewer than 6 cabins):

• More than 15 days before departure: free of charge
• 14 to 10 days: 50% · 9 to 4 days: 70%
• 3 days or less before departure, or no-show: 100%

Groups of 6 cabins or more: more than 45 days free of charge; 45 to 31 days 25%; 30 to 15 days 50%; 14 to 7 days 70%; 6 days or less 100%.

Full-ship charter: more than 90 days free of charge; 89 to 61 days 50%; 60 to 41 days 70%; 40 to 31 days 90%; 30 days or less 100%.

Reducing the number of guests or cabins is treated as a late cancellation. Please send cancellations in writing by email.

If the bay authorities do not allow the cruise to sail because of bad weather:

• 2 days 1 night – only lunch on Day 1: US$36 per guest is charged and the balance refunded.
• 2 days 1 night – lunch on Day 1 and cruising until 5 pm: US$153 per guest is charged.
• 3 days 2 nights – return to the pier at noon on Day 2: charged as 2 days 1 night.
• 3 days 2 nights – lunch on Day 2 and cruising until 5 pm: charged as 2 days 1 night plus US$153 per guest.