Halong Violet Cruise

Factsheet of Violet Cruise Halong Bay

Entertain lavishly in a 43 sqm suite offering elegant Indochina 1930 decor featuring warm, exotic woods, fabrics and hand painted walls &ceiling. Exclusive amenities include plush king bedroom with private balcony & Jacuzzi on upper deck.
04 Violet Suites: Dragon, Phoenix, Moon and Cloud

• Personal butler • LCD TV and DVD player • Jacuzzi tub • Air - conditioner • In house phone • Deluxe amenities

• Private balcony • Linen bedding • Glass standing shower • Mini bar • Wardrobe • Cotton bath robe

Large, gracious balcony allows streams of light into an airy 36 sqm room featuring elegant furnishings and rich decor. Meticulous attention to detail is reflected in a plush king bed and Italian marble bath featuring walk-in shower and bath tub with LCD TV & DVD.
02 Violet Deluxe: Mountain & Water. Both on main deck with:

• Personal butler • LCD TV and DVD player • Jacuzzi tub • Air - conditioner • In house phone • Deluxe amenities

• Private balcony • Linen bedding • Glass standing shower • Mini bar • Wardrobe • Cotton bath robe

Activities:
Beach visit: Opportunity to get to a beach, swimming or hike up for a nice bay view
Fishing village visit: Visit the floating village in the afternoon with exciting way of life
Grotto visit: Visit nice cave with amazing stalactite and stalagmite
Sunrise Tai Chi: Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi class, - weather permitting - on the open-air sundeck.

Upon request:
Kayaking: Explore the bay’s uninhabited islands and sea caverns in our imported Canadian Seaward kayaks.
Cooking classes: Learn more about the ingredients and techniques used to create mouth watering Vietnamese dishes.
Wine tasting: Indulge yourself while sampling fine wines from our extensive selection.
Wedding parties: Celebrate in style, specially designed itinerary for the ideal place to say “I do”.

Dinning & Entertainment
Enjoy reading on sundeck lounge chairs with the light breeze and spectacular bay view, relax at our cozy bar for a glass of champagne while having an opportunity talking to our friendly staff or listening to romantic background music.
A pleasant ambiance, attentive staff and great views make our restaurant the perfect place to sample the exotic delights of Vietnamese cuisine. Guests can look forward to lavish international brunch, casual, sit-down lunches of Vietnamese dishes, and formal dinners with delectable cuisine.

Public Areas:
Enjoy day-catch seafood or Vietnamese fusion cuisine in a spacious boutique dining room, indulge yourself with glass of champagne watching the sunset over bay or just relax with gentle pampering in Violet spa after exercise in the Violet gym. Halong Violet is the ideal place for honeymooners, small family or couples of friends who want to discover an exotic areas while still enjoy the elegant comfort.

Events;
Upon request!
Excite with team building activities, enjoy theme night party on a beautiful beach or uniquely experience dinner inside a grotto while watching a fashion show or a modern jazz band on board...Cruise Halong offers more opportunities for our guests to combine the World Heritage visit with local cultural activities in its unique way.

DAY 1
12.30 Transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions. 

12.45 Check in and begin cruise. 

13.30 Lunch is served. 
Spa services available after lunch and throughout the cruise. There is a menu of available services in your cabin. You may book services with Spa staff after lunch or at any time with any of the boat’s management or guide staff.

15.45   Arrive at the Cua Van floating fishing village area. Upon arrival we will transfer by tender to Tien Ong cave. There are many caves in Halong Bay, but Tien Ong is the most recently explored and opened for public access. In 2007 a team of Vietnamese archeologists conducted extensive research which led to the discovery of human bones and artifacts dating to 10,000 – 8,000 BC. The cave has a wide, but short entrance which is said to resemble the shape of a frog’s mouth. The cave is 5 meters above sea level and is 50 meters deep and covers 1000 square meters, almost evenly split into two chambers. We will tour the cave for about 15 minutes. From the cave we will re-board the tender and make the short trip to the village.  There are two options for exploring the village. One option is to transfer on small bamboo boats rowed by the local people. The second option is to travel by kayak (self-rowed). The kayaking option is $12 per person. 

17.15 Depart and sail for about 45 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight.

17.45     Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about 20 – 30 minutes.

19.30 Dinner is served.

21.00 Short presentation is given about Halong Bay in the dining room.

DAY 2
06.30 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.

07.00 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 20 minutes).

07.15 Arrive at Titop Island. 

07.45 Transfer by tender to the island. There is a beach for swimming and you may also hike to the top of the island for great views and photo opportunities. The hike involves walking up about 400 stone steps; it normally takes about 10-20 minutes to the top. There is a large viewing deck about half-way up with amazing panoramic views. This may be as far as you will need or want to climb, but if you wish you may continue the top. If you are hiking please be sure to wear proper footwear. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island. 

08.45 Upon return to the boat you will have time to freshen up and finish packing. When checking out please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Depart for Tuan Chau Marina.

09.30 Check out of cabins at 9:30 please. Breakfast served in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.

11:00     Disembarkation and transfer by tender to Tuan Chau Marina.

Peak season surcharge:
+ 25% on Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12 and Lunar New Year’s Eve.

Children Policy:
Child under 05 years old: free of charge (sharing cabin with parents without extra Bed)
Child from 05 to under 12 years old: 75 % adult`s cost (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed)
Child over 12 years old: 100% adult`s cost (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed)

Trip Included:

Accommodation on Board: Private Cabin with sea view window, hot water, western toilet style & Air-Conditioner like 5 star hotel in the sea!
Meals on Board: 1 Lunch + 1 Dinner + 1 Brunch with fresh sea food, Vietnamese food, Asian & International food.
English/French Speaking Guide on Board
Welcome Drink on Board (soft drink, tea or coffee)
Insurance on Board
Tai Chi Exercise in the morning
Entrance Fees & Sightseeing tickets
Visiting Caves & Fishing Villages.
All taxes & services charge

Trip Excluded:
Round trip transfers from hotel - Halong Bay - Hanoi by a private car @ USD140 per car OR by sharing bus @ USD45 per person.
Beauty Spa Services and Massage
Beverages and Tobacco
Tips and other Personal Expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned above
Kayaking: on request

Number in Group	Validity from 1st May 2014 till 30th Sept. 2014 Price per person in US$ in party of
	1	2	4	6	Single Supplement
Violet Deluxe	427	285	275	270	190
Violet Suite	499	332	322	320	211
Charter	3,823

Number in Group	Validity from 1st Jan to 30th April & from 1 Oct to 31st Dec 2014 Price per person in US$ in party of
	1	2	4	6	Single Supplement
Violet Deluxe	522	344	334	330	190
Violet Suite	614	403	393	390	211
Charter	4,524