Day 1: Hanoi - Halong International Cruise Port - Bai Tu Long Bay (L/D)

08.00 Depart from Hanoi to Halong Bay by comfortable shuttle bus (optional)

12.00 Upon arrival at Emperor Cruises, located at Halong International Cruise Port, our team will welcome you in our lounge before boarding.

12.30 Our Experiences Manager will assist you with boarding to start cruising in Bai Tu Long Bay. Check in to your cabin as we set sail from Vinashin dock to cruise among the many beautiful islets (scenes from the film ‘Indochine’ were filmed here). Bai Tu Long Bay has a wild beauty and the panoramas from the boat are unforgettable.

13.00 A set menu lunch will be served at our Can Chanh Restaurant on the main deck. Savor delicious Vietnamese food while admiring the grace of the bay.

14.30 Explore the area of Hon Co Island and Co Cave (Grass Cave, also known as Thien Canh Son). You can revel in the breathtaking view of Bai Tu Long bay from up high, as well as the glorious long white-sand beach of Hon Co Island. Afterwards relax on the beach, go swimming in the crystal-clear water and explore the cave.

16.30 Return to the cruise by small boat 17.00: Choose from kayaking, taking massage or just relaxing, do nothing or watching the sky color change as the sun sets.

18.00 Attend tea demonstration

18.30-19.00 Attend our chef’s cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (making spring rolls) in a truly stunning setting.

19.30 Enjoy our a la carte course menu for dinner on board as you experience the charm of Bai Tu Long Bay at night.

21.00 Evening activities: enjoy our Movie Night, Board Games or our Massage and Spa services or even go squid fishing.

Overnight on board Emperor Cruises.

Day 2: Cong Dam (Hon Xep Natural Park) - Thay Cave (B/L/D)

This day is for 2-night cruise only. Please skip it if you wish to book 1-night cruise.

06.00 Wake up to the gentle lapping of the water against the boat and as the first rays of the sun announce a new day. Before enjoying breakfast have cookies and tea and then try the Vovinam session on the sundeck as the sun rises over Bai Tu Long Bay

06.45 Have light breakfast with milk, bread, cereals, fruit juice, yohurt, cookies, tea & coffee. Catch the morning view of seascape while enjoying the breakfast in the restaurant.

08.30-09.00 Transfer to Day small Boat and start cruising to admire the widest beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay.

10.00-11.00 Kayak and discover Thay Cave – one of the most large & well-hidden cave in Bai Tu Long Bay.

11.00-12.00 Visit Cong Dam Area- Hon Xep Nature Park – Deep into Bai Tu Long Bay, the famous hidden lagoons covered by majestic limestone islands and islets with wild beaches

12.00-15.00 Enjoy the lunch in the restaurant on day boat

15.00-15.30 Transfer from Day Boat back to main boat – Emperor Cruises boat

18.15 Enjoy massage service or just relax or try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (making spring rolls) in a truly stunning setting.

19.00 Enjoy your BBQ dinner on board as you experience the charm of Bai Tu Long Bay at night.

21.00 Evening activities: enjoy our Movie Night, Board Games or our Massage and Spa services or even go squid fishing.

Overnight on board Emperor Cruises.

Day 3: Thien Canh Son Cave - Disembarkation - Departure (B/Brunch)

06.00 Wake up to the gentle lapping of the water against the boat and as the first rays of the sun announce a new day. Before enjoying breakfast have cookies and tea and then try the Vovinam session on the sundeck as the sun rises over Bai Tu Long Bay

06.45 Have light breakfast with milk, bread, cereals, fruit juice, yogurt

07.15-07.30 Visit Vung Vieng fishing village, the famous pearl-growing village, to view the fishing tanks of the local people. Proceed to Vung Vieng floating village to board bamboo boats so the locals can row you around their village and oyster pearl farming plots. Return to the mother boat by speedboat/tender

08.30 Return to the cruise by tender

09.30 Arrange the luggage and check out.

09.45-10.30 Enjoy brunch on board while cruising back to the mainland.

11.00 Arrive back at Emperor Cruises dock, Halong City for disembarkation where your driver waits to take you back to Hanoi or the airport for your onward journey or home.

Please contact us for the best rates.

+ Welcome drink

+ Experiences Director on board

+ Local guide service for unlimited exploration

+ 24-hour room service with no additional charges.

+ Mini-bar replenished daily with soft drinks, beer and bottled water.

+ Welcome champaign/sparkling wine/ house wine in room

+ Fruits, snack & nuts

+ Unlimited drinks all the time: water, tea and coffee, house wine, spirit, local beer, fruit juices, soft drink, cocktail, mock tail. (for all-inclusive package)

+ Unlimited massage (for all-inclusive package)

+ 2D1N Cruise: 01 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast and 1 Brunch

+ 3D2N Cruise: 02 lunch, 02 dinner, 02 breakfast and 1 Brunch

+ Music, cinema, bars & art gallery

+ Cookery & tea demonstration

+ Vovinam and Use of massage & gym

+ Beach activities such as kayaking, squid fishing, visiting cave, fishing villages, boating

+ Upgrade to higher category accommodation or transportation (subject to availability).

+ Fun club for kids & library

+ All rooms with private balcony & full ocean view, Jacuzzi bathtub

+ Butler service

+ Free wifi

+ All sightseeing tickets

+ Service charges and government tax.

+ All pick-up and drop-off and transfers services

+ Accommodation pre- and post-cruise

+ Air fares to and from Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi or Cat Bi, Hai Phong

+ Personal expenses

+ Visa arrangements

+ All other services not mentioned above.

PAYMENT

Booking is made more than 30 days prior to cruise date: A 50% deposit of total value is required upon confirmation. The balance must be paid at least 30 days prior to cruise date.

Booking is made less than 30 days prior to cruise date: 100% of total value is required upon confirmation.

Payment method: by bank transfer or by credit card. Client/remitting party must cover their own bank charges. Credit card payment incurs a merchant service fee of 2% for Visa, Mastercard and 3% for American Express, in addition to the total amount payable.

Booking will be cancelled if payments are not received on due date(s).

CANCELLATION/AMENDEMENT

Cancellations or amendments must be informed in writing. E-mail cancellation or booking amendments are only effective once re-confirmed by FantaSea Travel. We strongly recommend to advice passenger to purchase travel insurance to cover cancellation cost if any. We do not cover any costs related to passengers’ travelling risk. Should you have to cancel or amend, the following terms will apply:

More than 30 days: 10% of total value

From 15 to 30 days: 25% of total value

From 8 to 14 days: 50% of total value

Within 7 days or no show: 100% of total value

Certain special offers may be non-refundable/non-amendable. These will be advised to you at the time of booking. Refund can take up to 45 days after cancellation date.

COVID-19 POLICY

For all new bookings made from 1 January 2021, we grant free cancellation up to 7 days prior to arrival (thereafter 100% charge) if the reason for cancellation is related to COVID-19 such as the following:

+ Guests suspected or confirmed to carry the virus

+ Guests being denied to board an airplane

+ Border closures in Vietnam, in a neighboring country for tour bookings or in the guests’ country of residence

+ Quarantine obligation

+ New lockdown

In such circumstances, FantaSea Travel will allow you to change the dates of your tour or offer you a credit for another tour. This policy is only valid if the ability to travel is beyond the control of the guest. Guests are required to provide reasonable documentation confirming that their inability to travel is due to COVID-19 related matters. The final decision to waive cancellation charges lies entirely with FantaSea Travel at all times.

For cancellations or booking modifications due to reasons not related to COVID-19 our standard policies as stipulated in this offer apply.