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Peony Cruise

From
$ 180

Per traveler

About Cruise

2018
Iron Junk
20
Hai Phong City
Hanoi - Hai Phong - Hanoi

Peony Cruise is one of the luxury cruises of Big Bay Group launched in October 2018. Following the successful sister cruise ship, Mon Cheri Cruise, Peony Cruise brings to passengers the chances to explore the magnificent and pristine beauty of the cruising route through Lan Ha Bay. Housing 20 spacious luxury cabins artfully designed in the modern style, Peony Cruise promises to provide memorable voyages with a professional crew and premium cruising services.

Schedule

2days

Peony Cruise 2 days

Hanoi, Hai Phong, Hanoi

From
$ 180

Per traveler

Hanoi - Hai Phong - Trung Trang cave (L, D)

Activities: Driving to Hai Phong province, Arriving in Got Ferry, Check in on Peony Cruise, Welcome Drink, Having lunch while enjoying the natural beauty of bays, visit Trung Trang cave, swimming in Tra Bau Area, participating in traditional cooking class, enjoy dinner on board and night activities.

09h10: 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.

12h15: Transfer by tender to the PEONY CRUISE.

12h30: 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.

13h00: 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.

15h00: 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.

17h00: 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.

17h45: 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.

Halong Bay - Ao Ech - Hai Phong – Hanoi (B, Br)

Activities: Take part in Tai Chi class in the morning, kayak at Ao Ech, get back to the cruise to have brunch while the cruise is sailing back to Got Ferry, driving back to Hanoi.

06h00: 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 light breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area where Ao Ech is situated.

7h45: You enjoy on your own for kayaking at Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay with its quieter.

9h30: Visitors then return PEONY CRUISE for check-out procedures.

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!

11h35: 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. We hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.

14h30 - 15h30: Back to your drop-off point in Old Quarter Center. End of the trip.

Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice.

3days

Peony Cruise 3 days

From
$ 304

Per traveler

Hanoi - Hai Phong - Trung Trang cave (L, D)

Activities: Driving to Hai Phong province, Arriving in Got Ferry, Check in on Peony Cruise, Welcome Drink, Having lunch while enjoying the natural beauty of bays, visit Trung Trang cave, swimming in Tra Bau Area, participating in traditional cooking class, enjoy dinner on board and night activities.

09h10: 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.

12h15: Transfer by tender to the PEONY CRUISE.

12h30: 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.

13h00: 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.

15h00: 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.

17h00: 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.

17h45: 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.

Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Viet Hai village (B, L, D)

Activities: Start a fresh new day with Tai Chi class, transferred to Viet Hai village for cycling, enjoy swimming in the untouched area.

6h15: The day starts early onboard PEONY CRUISE with Tai Chi session on the sundeck.

The breakfast is served in the restaurant with morning view of bay’s landscape, then continue our journey.

8h30: Transfer to Peony Day Boat to visit Viet Hai village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people.

Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost).

Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch served on day boat.

13h30: Visiting Lan Ha Bay, taking a free breeze at area with the path less visited. You will use your imagination to name any beautiful islands in Lan Ha Bay or get the interesting introduction of our professional tour guide on Peony Day Boat.

15h00: Return to PEONY CRUISE. Enjoying swimming at the untouched area. Then, you will join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. Watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal.

19h30: Deluxe Dinner 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 Two program.

Halong Bay - Ao Ech - Hai Phong – Hanoi (B, Br)

Activities: Take part in Tai Chi class in the morning, kayak at Ao Ech, get back to the cruise to have brunch while the cruise is sailing back to Got Ferry, driving back to Hanoi.

06h00: 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 light breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area where Ao Ech is situated.

7h45: You enjoy on your own for kayaking at Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay with its quieter.

9h30: Visitors then return PEONY CRUISE for check-out procedures.

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!

11h35: 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. We hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.

14h30 - 15h30: Back to your drop-off point in Old Quarter Center. End of the trip.

Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice.

Things to know

  • Sundeck
  • Restaurant
  • Rowing Boat
  • Doctor on call
  • Safety box at reception
  • Newspagers and magazine
  • Tender for sightseeing
  • 24-hour Security
  • Reception
  • Bar
  • Masssage and Spa
  • IDD at the reception
  • Laundry service
  • Cabin Service (Snack Meals)
  • Baby cot
  • Fishing
  • Singing and Dancing
  • Tours of caves
  • Cooking class
  • Swimming
  • Taichi in the morning
  • Tours of Floating Fishing village
  • Movie nights
  • Kayaking
  • Biking in Cat Ba island
  • Bamboo boat trip
  • Rocking & Climbing
  • The Luxury Cabins, Suites with A/C and Luxury en-suite bathroom.
  • Complementary welcome drink.
  • Complementary 01 mineral water per person per night (in room).
  • In-house English and Vietnamese-speaking tour guide.
  • Cruise Itinerary and Program.
  • Entrance and sightseeing fees.
  • Cooking Class, Tai-Chi Session, Squid fishing and Sunset party.
  • Sharing bamboo boat or kayaking.
  • Meals as stated in cruise program.
  • Tea/coffee, canapes for breakfast.
  • Onboard Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges.
  • Swimming (if the weather permits).
  • Movies, Music entertainment, satellite TV, Local wine experience.
  • Transfer to Peony day boat for exploring Viet Hai village.
  • Limousine/private transfer Hanoi to Hai Phong (upon request).
  • Airfares, Hotel Accommodation and Vietnam Visa Arrangements.
  • Beverages and Tobacco.
  • Beauty Spa Services and Massage.
  • Tips and other Personal Expenses.
  • Surcharge for Christmas, New Year and Lunar New Year.
  • VAT Tax.
  • All other services and items not clearly mentioned specifically above.
  • Check in on board: 12:00 PM.
  • Check out: 9:30 AM.
  • Return Hanoi: 3:30 PM.
  • The FOC rate for children under 5 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. Only 1 (one) child under 5 years old traveling with two (2) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin.
  • Children from 5-11 will pay extra charge 75% of adult rate. Children 12 and above must pay full fare as adult.
  • An extra charge of USD 25.00 per extra bed if required to set up in the cabin for 02 days/1night program or USD 35.00 per extra bed for 03 days/2 nights program (already included in children rate). An extra charge of USD 10.00 per baby cot for 02 days/1 night program or USD 15.00 per baby cot for 03 days/ 2nights program if require. This extra service is subject to Victoria Star Cruises availability.
  • The child rate for children from 5 to 12 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. In case the child occupies the sole cabin, the rate for adult is applied.
  • Peak season surcharge: Surcharge of $50 per person per night applies for travel period from 20 December 2024 to 5 January 2029.
  • Shuttle bus: $35/ adult and $30/ child round trip. Pick up point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House.

* Cancellation by guests Any cancellation should be referred to Auasia Travel in writing by emails, following these below terms.

  • More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge.
  • From 30 to 7 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rates.
  • From 6 to 3 days prior to check in: 50% of total rates.
  • Less than 3 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
  • No-Show: 100% of total rates.

* Cancellation by us.

  • We reserve the right to cancel your booking under some unavoidable circumstances like: weather conditions, wars, civil strife, industrial disputes, natural disasters, terrorism. If we cancel your booking, you can either get a refund or accept an alternative from us of equivalent or similar standard and price, if one is available, and we will always refund the difference in price if the alternative is of a lower standard and price.
  • The cancellation is announced ONLY by Quang Ninh Local Port Authority and often in short notice of time. Therefore your understandings in these situations are highly appreciated.

* Cancellation by weather conditions (controlled and informed by local authority).

  • Without prior notice, the cruise trip could be postponed, shortened or cancelled due to unexpected bad weather, including storm/ typhoon (summer), cyclone, thunderstorm, foggy days (winter), monsoon (winter)…
  • Before tours start from Hanoi city: Full refund.
  • After guests arrive in Halong Bay: Tour cost based on completed service: meals, transfer, day boat trip only, the rest will be refunded.
  • Guests are staying on board, trip is shortened: Tour cost based on completed service: trip length, meals, transfer, activities…, the rest will be refunded.
  • A cabin is limited for 1 child only.
  • Infants under 5 years old are free of charge, if sharing room with parents (no extra bed provided).
  • Children from 5 to 7 years old are charged 50% adult if sharing bed with parents.
  • Children from 7 to 9 years old are charged 75% of tour price, sharing bed with parents - no extra bed provided (as children’s price on our website), or full charge as adult to have extra bed.
  • Children from 9 years old and above are charged as adult.

Customer reviews

5.0

Excellent

19 Reviews

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Elijah

| New Zealand

Jun 23, 2024

Excellent

Best cruise in Halong Bay!

By far the best experience we've had in Vietnam! The personnel was extremely welcoming and helpful, but our consultant, Ms. Jane from Auasia Travel, was outstanding!! She went above and above to make our entire trip memorable, and we can't thank her enough!!! I had planned to propose to my long-term partner, and she had made the process so simple! They upgraded ..More
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Reena

| Canada

Jun 16, 2024

Excellent

Couple's Getaway

Our journey on the Peony Cruise was an unforgettable escape. From the moment we stepped on board, we were welcomed by the gracious crew, and the ship's luxurious ambiance left us in awe. The 2-day, 1-night itinerary was perfectly balanced with serene relaxation and exciting activities. Exploring hidden caves and kayaking through emerald waters allowed us to connect with the stunning nature of ..More
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Nantes

| Indonesia

Jun 08, 2024

Excellent

Halong Bay's Hidden Gem

Peony Cruise turned out to be Halong Bay's hidden gem. From the moment we boarded the ship, we were impressed by its elegance and attention to detail. The crew members were friendly, professional, and knowledgeable about the region. The food was exceptional, showcasing the flavors of Vietnam in every bite. The excursions were well-paced and allowed us to explore some of the bay's most ..More

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