Overview
Departing from the Got Ferry in Cat Hai Town in Hai Phong city, Peony Cruises designs jam-packed itineraries while cruising along the Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy your stay in an air-conditioned cabins with free WiFi access. The cruises also has a spa, an on-site restaurant and bar.
Featuring modern design, all units are fitted with a satellite flat-screen TV, minibar, and an electric kettle. Some units come with a seating area and/or private balcony. Each unit has a bathroom with shower facility. Added amenities include bathrobes and slippers.
Highlights
- Free kayaking.
Factsheets
Information
| Number of boat | 02 boats |
| Passenger cabin | 20 cabins/boat with full ocean view and private balcony |
| Passenger berth | 40 |
| Length | 54m |
| Width | 11m |
| Height | 11m |
| Crew | 30 |
| Engine | 02 Engines – 550 CV YANMAR |
| Generator | 02 Generators – 120 KVA |
Transportation
- Shuttle bus service: 9h30 A.M
- Private car service: On request
Check –in/ Check-out
- Check-in: 12h30 AM
- Check-out: 11h30 AM
Spoken Languages: Vietnamese, English
Type of cabins
| Number of cabins | Size of cabins | Balcony | Location | |
| Deluxe | 12 (including 02 family deluxe connecting door) |
25m2 | Yes | 1st floor |
| Family Deluxe | 02 | 50m2 | Yes | 1st floor |
| Premium Deluxe | 06 (including 02 family premium connecting door) |
25m2 | Yes | 2nd floor |
| Family Premium | 02 | 50m2 | Yes | 2nd floor |
| Peony Exclusive | 02 | 45m2 | Yes | 2nd floor |
Cabin Amenities
- Air- Conditioner
- Wardrobe
- Hair dryer
- Bath Linen
- En-Suite bathroom
- Toilet
- Mini bar
- Music Entertainment
- Table and chair
- Complimentary mineral water
- Smoke detector and fire extinguisher
- Emergency hammer
- Slippers
- Bathtub
- Satellite TV
- Shower
- Telephone
- Life jacket
- Fruits basket
Restaurant and Bar
| Breakfast | 7:00 am |
| Lunch | 13:00 pm Buffet |
| Dinner | 19:30 pm Set menu |
| Brunch | 10:00 am Buffet |
| Seating capacity | 50 passengers (plus outside seats of restaurant such as restaurant balcony) |
| Drink list and Bar | Tea, coffee, fresh juices, cocktail, mock-tail, spirit, beer & wine list sourced from around the world |
Events
- Theme cruise
- Wedding ceremony/Birthday/Wedding anniversary/ Honey Moon
- Beach/Sunset Part
Activities
- Discovering amazing grotto & island
- Kayaking/Swimming/ Sunbathing/ Bamboo boat/Explore cave
- Afternoon cooking lesson with traditional dishes
- Oriental Tai Chi class in early morning
- Tea Ceremony
- Local Wine Tasting
- Happy Hour
- Squid fishing
- Movie/entertainment/board game available
Itinerary
DAY 1: HA NOI – HAI PHONG – HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY
09h30 – You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal – Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City where we arrive at around 11h30. The passengers have a chance to experience on longest and newest bridge in South East Asia area. You can take special tea at Peony Cruise’s lounge by warm welcome.
12h30 – Transfer by tender to the PEONY CRUISE.
13h00 – We welcome our guests onboard the PEONY CRUISE and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
13h15 – PEONY CRUISE proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Have International Buffet Lunch while passing via the islets of Con Vit area. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island – Thoi Quyt area – Coc Ngoi islet – through Gia Luan area where is belong to Cat Ba National Park
15h30 – Explore the bay in the area where Ao Ech is situated. You enjoy on your own for kayaking at Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay with its quieter.
16h30 – Peony Cruise gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau where is located in Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming.
17h30 – Returning PEONY CRUISE, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
19h30 – Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe Dinner Set Menu is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting
21h30 – Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
23h00 – End of Day One program
DAY 2: HALONG BAY – HANOI
06h15 – Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve the breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area where Ao Ech is situated.
7h45 – We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.
Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. The valley covers an area of approximately 300 hectares, has a depth of 10m to 30m and is around 15km in the middle of Cat Ba National Park. Trung Trang Cave measures 300m lengthwise through the mountains. The cave was carved by nature for more than 2000 years. The cave has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination..
9h45 – Peony Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for fixing the bill and checking out
10h00 – Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch
10h30 – Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crews team and have great fun with us!
12h00 – We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.
We bid farewell at GOT ferry, this is the end of the program.
14h30 – Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip
Price & Inclusion
PRICE (USD for per person):
From 1st January to 30 April and 1 October to 31st December 2020
| 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax | Single Supplement | |
| Deluxe balcony | 160 | N/A | N/A | 98 |
| Premium Deluxe Balcony | 178 | N/A | N/A | 110 |
| Peony Exclusive Suite | 223 | N/A | N/A | 160 |
| Family Deluxe Balcony | N/A | 193 | 164 | N/A |
| Family Premium Deluxe Balcony | N/A | 217 | 182 | N/A |
From 1st May to 30th September 2020
| 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax | Single Supplement | |
| Deluxe balcony | 150 | N/A | N/A | 92 |
| Premium Deluxe Balcony | 167 | N/A | N/A | 102 |
| Peony Exclusive Suite | 218 | N/A | N/A | 141 |
| Family Deluxe Balcony | N/A | 175 | 148 | N/A |
| Family Premium Deluxe Balcony | N/A | 195 | 164 | N/A |
Price Includes
- VAT
- English speaking tour guide on boat
- Luxury Cruise through Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay
- All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries, (01 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast, 01 brunch) for 2 days 1 night, (02 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts, 01 brunch) for 3 days 2 nights
- Kayaking, Cooking class, Tai chi exercise, Swimming (if the weather permits), Movies, Squid fishing, Music entertainment, satellite TV, Local wine experience, Tea ceremony
- Sightseeing entrance fees
- Luxury cabin with A/C
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, fresh flower and fresh fruits basket, two bottle of mineral water in each cabin
Price Excludes
- Luxury minivan Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (available @USD36/person/2ways)
- Airfare, visa arrangements
- Beauty Spa Services & Massage
- Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
Peak season surcharge
Surcharge USD40 pax on:
- Christmas Eve – 24th December
- New Year’s Eve – 31th December
- Lunar New Year – 11th, 12th, 13th January 2021
Children Policy
- Children below 5 years old is F.O.C sharing room with parents.
- Children from 5 to 12 staying on separate bed: charge 75% adult price, sharing room with parents
- Children over 12 years old consider adult
What’s better than getting relaxed and pampered after a long day of journey, all at the discounted price of 30% off’
