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Indochina Sails
About Cruise
- Indochina Sails backed by 25 years experienced hosting international guests on the tranquil waters of Halong Bay, Indochina Sails has set a new standard for luxury cruising. The first company to offer overnight cruises on the bay, Indochina Sails is now widely known as the number one choice for discerning travelers, operating a fleet of four newly built wooden junks designed in time-honored traditional style, with contemporary and luxurious cabins and facilities.
- All of Indochina Sails’ boats are built to the highest standards and designed to incorporate traditional style and modern facilities. They are built entirely of aged wood, providing a rich and warn ambience. Cabins feature the beautiful and durable “Huong timber”, which is very good for the health. Each boat has luxury cabins on the second floor and senior cabins on the first floor, all with well-appointed amenities including luxurious bed linen, in-house telephone, and separate bathrooms with a massage shower, a mini fridge, air-conditioning, and wardrobe.
- With the aim of serving tourists better, Indochina Sails was set up as an independent branch to operate a fleet of luxury cruise vessels. It has introduced four boats: One Indochina Sails 14 cabins, Two Indochina Sails with 15 cabins and the biggest one is 23 cabins. The cabin categories are: Superior, Deluxe, Suite, President Suite with Double and Twin beds available.
Schedule
Indochina Sails 2 days
Hanoi, Halong Bay , Hanoi
Per traveler
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Activities: Present in Ha Long, check-in, head to Sung Sot Cave, Fruit and Vegetable carving lesson, join Cooking Class, and enjoy the cruise.
7:30 - 8:00 AM: The driver will come to your hotel in the Old Quarter and picks you up for the cruise. The driving from the center of Hanoi to Halong bay takes nearly 4 hours.
12.15 PM: Boarding our boat at Tuan Chau Port – enjoy welcome drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
13.15 – 14.00 PM: Passengers enjoy the deluxe Vietnamese Set Menu Lunch.
Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager. Drink vouchers are given out from 15.00 to 18.00.
14.00 – 16.00 PM: Cruise through Halong Bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet areas including Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Finger Islet.
16.00 PM: Arrive at Surprising cave - one of the most spectacular and largest grottoes of Ha Long Bay. The mouth of the grotto is reached by ascending about a hundred stone steps.
17.30 PM: Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to anchor overnight.
18.30 – 19.00 PM: Attend the Fruit and Vegetable carving lesson led by our Head Chef. During the lesson, the chef will conduct Fruit and Vegetable carving, showing the guests how we decorate and make some traditional Vietnamese food.
19.30 PM: Dinner is served.
20.45 PM: Evening activities. Board games like cards or Parcheesi are available, as well as massage service (massage service is available throughout the cruise). Also, everyone can try their luck at squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew.
21.00 – 23.00 PM: Happy Hour! Buy one drink – get one free (wine by the bottle excluded).
23.00 PM: End of Program for Day 1.
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Activities: Take Tai Chi lessons, Visiting Luon cave, walk around Titov Beach Island, go sight-seeing and swimming, disembark.
06.30 AM: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
06.45 AM: Enjoy Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck (lasting for about 30 minutes).
07.15 AM: Guests who choose kayaking through Luon cave area will be ready from 07.15 am at receptionist desk in the first floor. The kayaking fee is $10.00 per person (unless pre-booked). Kayakers will depart from the boat in two-seater, self-rowed kayaks, kayaking through the boat and head to the cave. A kayaking tour guide will lead the way.
07.45 – 9.00 AM: Guests are transferred by tender to the Titov Island. About one hour is spent on the island, allowing time to climb to the peak for a breathtaking 360 degrees view of the Bay (there is also an expansive viewing deck half - way up). After the climb, there is time left to relax on the beach and have a swim.
09.00 AM: Upon returning to the boat, guests will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please collect all of your belongings from the cabins and leave heavy luggage outside the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
09.30 AM: Enjoy a full breakfast in the dining room. Bills are settled after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11.00 AM: Arrive at Tuan Chau port, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation.
Indochina Sails 3 days
Per traveler
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Activities: Present in Ha Long, check-in, head to Sung Sot Cave, Fruit and Vegetable carving lesson, join Cooking Class, and enjoy the cruise.
7:30 - 8:00 AM: The driver will come to your hotel in the Old Quarter and picks you up for the cruise. The driving from the center of Hanoi to Halong bay takes nearly 4 hours.
12.15 PM: Boarding our boat at Tuan Chau Port – enjoy welcome drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
13.15 – 14.00 PM: Passengers enjoy the deluxe Vietnamese Set Menu Lunch.
Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager. Drink vouchers are given out from 15.00 to 18.00.
14.00 – 16.00 PM: Cruise through Halong Bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet areas including Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Finger Islet.
16.00 PM: Arrive at Surprising cave - one of the most spectacular and largest grottoes of Ha Long Bay. The mouth of the grotto is reached by ascending about a hundred stone steps.
17.30 PM: Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to anchor overnight.
18.30 – 19.00 PM: Attend the Fruit and Vegetable carving lesson led by our Head Chef. During the lesson, the chef will conduct Fruit and Vegetable carving, showing the guests how we decorate and make some traditional Vietnamese food.
19.30 PM: Dinner is served.
20.45 PM: Evening activities. Board games like cards or Parcheesi are available, as well as massage service (massage service is available throughout the cruise). Also, everyone can try their luck at squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew.
21.00 – 23.00 PM: Happy Hour! Buy one drink – get one free (wine by the bottle excluded).
23.00 PM: End of Program for Day 1.
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Activities: Take Tai Chi lessons, visiting Luon cave, Explore Cua Van Floating Village by kayaking or bamboo boats (sampans), visitting Pearl Farm, Happy Hour.
06.30 AM: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
06.45 AM: Enjoy Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck (lasting for about 30 minutes).
07.45 AM: Enjoy Breakfast served in the dining room.
Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager. Drink vouchers are given out from 15.00 to 18.00.
08.45 – 10.15 AM: Guests are transferred to the Indochina Sails Day Boat, a spacious and comfortable wooden junk with lounge, dining room and sundeck. Daytime activities include cruising to less trafficked areas of the Bay, visiting Luon cave – guests can find golden hair monkeys here.
10.30 AM: Explore Cua Van Floating Village. This is one of the largest fishing villages on the Bay. Guests can choose between kayaking through the village or visiting on small bamboo boats (sampans) rowed by villagers. Kayakers will depart from the boat in two-seater, self-rowed kayaks, kayaking through the village and back to the boat. A kayaking tour guide will lead the way.
12.30 PM: Lunch is served on board mid-day.
14.30 PM: After lunch, guests will pay a visit to Pearl Farm in the afternoon.
15.30 PM: Return by tender to the Indochina Sails boat. Rejoin the cruise and relax onboard as we sail to the overnight anchorage.
19.30 PM: Dinner is served.
20.45 PM: Evening activities. Board games like cards or Parcheesi are available, as well as massage service (massage service is available throughout the cruise). Also, everyone can try their luck at squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew.
21.00 – 23.00 PM: Happy Hour! Buy one drink – get one free (wine by the bottle excluded).
23.00 PM: End of program for Day 2.
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Activities: Take Tai Chi lessons, walk around Titov Beach Island, go sight-seeing and swimming, disembark.
06.30 AM: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
06.45 AM: Enjoy Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck (lasting for about 30 minutes).
07.15 AM: Guests who choose kayaking through Luon cave area will be ready from 07.15 am at receptionist desk in the first floor. The kayaking fee is $10.00 per person (unless pre-booked). Kayakers will depart from the boat in two-seater, self-rowed kayaks, kayaking through the boat and head to the cave. A kayaking tour guide will lead the way.
07.45 – 9.00 AM: Guests are transferred by tender to the Titov Island. About one hour is spent on the island, allowing time to climb to the peak for a breathtaking 360 degrees view of the Bay (there is also an expansive viewing deck half - way up). After the climb, there is time left to relax on the beach and have a swim.
09.00 AM: Upon returning to the boat, guests will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please collect all of your belongings from the cabins and leave heavy luggage outside the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
09.30 AM: Enjoy a full breakfast in the dining room. Bills are settled after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11.00 AM: Arrive at Tuan Chau port, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation.
Things to know
- Sundeck
- Conference and meeting facilities
- Restaurant
- Gymnasium
- Rowing Boat
- Doctor on call
- Safety box at reception
- Newspagers and magazine
- Tender for sightseeing
- 24-hour Security
- Reception
- Bar
- Masssage and Spa
- Boutique shop
- Library
- IDD at the reception
- Laundry service
- Cabin Service (Snack Meals)
- Baby cot
- Fishing
- Singing and Dancing
- Tours of caves
- Cooking class
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
- Taichi in the morning
- Tours of Floating Fishing village
- Movie nights
- Wooden Game
- 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.
- Conference Equipment (Charter only).
- Onboard Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges.
- 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.
- Electric car ride in Viet Hai village.
- Surcharge for Christmas (Dec 24th) & New Year Eve (Dec 31st): USD 50/adult, USD 25/child (compulsory).
- 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
Excellent
17 Reviews Reviews
Shanelle Ly
| Netherlands
Excellent
Overall the great experience
Augustina
| France
Excellent
Enjoy trip and funny time in Halong bay
Meyan
| Brazil
Excellent
We enjoyed the cruise !
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