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Aphrodite Cruise cruises around the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay
Offering rooms with sea views, it also features free Tai Chi lessons, free movies and use of board games, and chargeable activities such as kayaking and snorkelling
From Ha Long Bay, the city of Hanoi and the Noi Bai International Airport are a 4-hour drive away
Located either on the upper or lower deck, rooms and suites offer an en suite bathroom with hot shower facilities and toiletries
Select room types come with a spa bath and a terrace
Open from 06:30 to 20:30, the restaurant serves Vietnamese and Western delights, while the bar offers up snacks and drinks
The 24-hour reception staff can assist with luggage storage, laundry and ironing requests
Massage services are also available at a surcharge
- Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change without prior notice, depending on weather and operating conditions
- Advanced registration is required
During booking (and at least 24 hours prior to departure), please provide (under Special Requests) all passport information (full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number, Vietnam visa expiry date)
Please note that failure to do so may mean possibly being denied boarding
- The hotel can arrange a roundtrip transfer (from Hanoi to Tuan Chau and back to Hanoi)
Please note other details below:
o Pick up point: At your hotel (if hotel is located within the Old Quarter), or at Hanoi Opera House
o Departure time in Hanoi: 07:30 ? 08:00
o Roundtrip price for adult: USD 35 per person
o Roundtrip price for child 5 - 12 years old: USD 25 per person
o Roundtrip price for child under 5 years old: Free of charge, limited to 1 child per booking only
Offering a sun terrace and views of the sea, Aphrodite Cruise is located in Ha Long
Ha Long Night Market is 7 km away
All units are air conditioned and feature a seating area
Every unit comes with a private bathroom with free toiletries
Towels and bed linen are provided
Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant
The nearest airport is Cat Bi International Airport, 30 km from the property
Located on the upper deck, this room offers 2 single beds or a double bed and windows with sea views
Includes an en suite bathroom with hot shower facilities and toiletries
Day 1: Passage to floating house and fish farm
12:30: On arrival to Tuan Chau Island pier, you will meet with the cruise team and crew, and be privately driven by tender to the Aphrodite Cruise for a welcome drink
Following checking in, the day is yours to spend at leisure while the junk cruises behind the Cat Ba National Park
Lunch will be served at the top floor of the sea view restaurant
14:00: You will meet your friendly local Ha Long Bay tour guide for an introduction and more information on the activities for the day
15:30: (Option 1) Wooden boat trip ? get an insight into life at a typical Ha Long Bay fishing village
Cua Van Fishing Village is an example of sustainable tourism
The trip includes visits to a village school, fish farm and local fishing museum
(Option 2): An hour of kayaking around Cua Van Fishing village
16:30: Get back to Aphrodite Cruise to relax until dinner time, when the junk continues to cruise to the anchor site near Coconut Beach Island
18:00 ? 19:00: Top deck Sunset Happy Hour
19:00: A scrumptious dinner is served in the Fine Dining Room, or on your own private balcony
20:00 until late: Board games, and story time - tales of legends at the Top Deck Bar
Day 2: To the furthest end of Ha Long Bay
06:30: Start the morning with a traditional Tai Chi class on the sundeck, as instructed by experienced staff
08:00: Buffet breakfast is served at the boat?s restaurant
09:00: You will be greeted at Aphrodite Cruise before the private transfer via boat, before heading to Dau Be Point which is at the furthest end of Ha Long Bay
Dau Be Point is famous for its tunnel lagoons, crystal waters and secluded beaches
The highlight of the day will be kayaking through the spectacular tunnels and secret lagoons
11:30: Lunch ? consisting of seafood and traditional Vietnamese cuisine ? is served aboard the junk
The junk will drop anchor close to a beautiful beach and there will be some time after lunch for swimming and relaxing by the beach
13:30: Visit to the local fish farm and relaxing on beach
More kayaking is optional
There will also be the opportunity to gain insight into local culture by visiting the beach temple and local floating fish farm
16:30: Arrive back on board the Aphrodite Cruise for a scrumptious dinner before settling here overnight
Day 3: Hidden treasure cruising to Ha Long Bay?s cave
07:00: Start your morning with a traditional Tai Chi class on the sundeck, as instructed by the experienced staff
07:30: Buffet breakfast served at the boat restaurant
08:00: Accompanied by your expert local guide, venture to visit the Me Cung Cave, which has been recognised by archaeologists as one of the vestiges of the pre-Ha Long new Stone Age culture that existed nearly 10,000 years ago
By the end of the walk, enjoy the panoramic views of Ha Long Bay
09:00: Upon return from the Aphrodite Cruise, you will check out of your room and head back to Tuan Chau pier
Brunch will be served on the cruise back to the main land
10:00: The route back to Tuan Chau Pier follows the Eastern part of Ha Long bay, an area rarely seen by tourists
This will be a good opportunity for some last minute photo taking
11:15: Van transfer back to Hanoi
Trip ends at your hotel at 16:00
Rate includes:
? Welcome drink
? Cruise itinerary and program
? Entrance and Sightseeing fees
? In-house English-speaking tour guide
? Luxury Vietnamese and International Lunch and Dinner (set menu)
? Vietnamese and international breakfast
? Sampan boat trip
? Kayak (on Day 2 only)
? Tai Chi session
? Conference equipment (advance reservation needed)
? Insurance, taxes and service charges
Rate excludes:
? Airfares, car transfers and hotels
? Visa arrangements
? Massage services (please see massage menu in cabin)
? Kayaking
? Beverages, tips and personal expenses
? All other services not clearly mentioned above
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