Ginger Cruise
Unwind the splendors of Halong Bay aboard the Halong Ginger cruise, a wooden junk that combines classic beauty with modern comfort.
Measuring 38 meters (125 feet) in length, this newly built, custom-designed yacht features three decks that house an elegant restaurant, two bars, a small library, and a massage room-plus ten luxurious sleeping cabins. With so much space, passengers can truly unwind and enjoy the bay’s magnificent scenery. While all those who visit Halong Bay Vietnam are charmed by the archipelago’s beauty, few visitors are aware that the three-thousand islands that dot this bay are home to many rare plants, including species found nowhere else in the world. The boat’s name – Ginger Cruise Halong Bay – was chosen because, like the plant it was named after, the cruise junk is perfectly suited to this environment. With its golden sails, polished woodwork and refined, Asian décor, the Halong Ginger offers an unforgettable ambiance of relaxed elegance. Join us, and see Halong Bay in style.
- Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long (L, D)
Leave Hanoi at 7:45 AM and arrive in Halong Bay around 12:00PM by private car or van (transportation service on your request) 12.30 Transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions. 12.45 Check in and begin cruise. 13.15 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 $20 per person. 17.15 Depart and sail for about 45 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight. 17.45Our 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.
Ginger Junk
- Day 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B,L)
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 SoiSim Island. 07.30 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 10-15 minutes to the top. If you plan on hiking please be sure to wear proper footwear. We will spend about one hour on the island. 08.30 Upon return to the boat you will have one hour to freshen up and finish packing. 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 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. Car is awaiting for you there and transfers you back to Hanoi.
Ginger Junk
| Group Size | 1 person |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Class | 234.00 |
| Group Size | Deluxe Class |
|---|---|
| 1 person | 234 |
- Luxury accommodation with A/C, hot shower, mini bar
- English speaking guide on board
- Sunset cocktails and canapés at Tien Ong cave
- Cooking demonstration on 2nd day
- All meals per program
- Sunrise Tai Chi Class
- All entrance and visiting fees
- Tax and Services charges.
- Transfer round trip
- Personal travel insurance
- Visa Arrangements
- Kayaking 35$/person/hour (Book directly on board)
- Tips and other Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long (L, D)
Leave Hanoi at 7:45 AM and arrive in Halong Bay around 12:00PM by private car or van (transportation service on your request) 12.30 Transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions. 12.45 Check in and begin cruise. 13.15 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 aremany 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 $20 per person. 17.15 Depart and sail for about 45 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight. 17.45Our 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.
Ginger Junk
- Day 2: Halong (B,L,D)
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). 08.15 Transfer by tender to our day boat, Sunset. Breakfast will be served as the boat sets sail for Cat Ba Island. 10.15 Arrive at Cat Ba Island and travel to the Viet Hai Village by bicycle or motorbike. The trip takes about 10 minutes on motorbike or about 25 minutes by bicycle. Tour Viet Hai, a small village with about 300 residents, for about 30 minutes. Visit the village school and clinic and observe everyday life of a Vietnamese countryside village. Return to the boat by bicycle or motorbike. 11.45 Back on board, set sail for the Bat Cave. 12.30 Lunch is served. 13.30Join the kayaking excursion to the Bat cave and surrounding waters. Kayaking duration about 45 minutes. There will also be time for relaxing on board and swimming while here. 15.30Depart form the Bat Cave area and sail to rejoin the main boat. 15.45 Return to the main boat and free time till dinner. 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.
Ginger Junk
- Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B,L)
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 SoiSim Island. 07.30 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 10-15 minutes to the top. If you plan on hiking please be sure to wear proper footwear. We will spend about one hour on the island. 08.30 Upon return to the boat you will have one hour to freshen up and finish packing. 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 ChauMarina. 09.30 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. Car is awaiting for you there and transfers you back to Hanoi.
| Group Size | 1 person |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Class | 384.00 |
| Group Size | Deluxe Class |
|---|---|
| 1 person | 384 |
- Luxury accommodation with A/C, hot shower, mini bar
- Boat trip & specified Program
- English speaking guide on board
- Sunset cocktails and canapés at Tien Ong cave
- 2 hour biking round trip on an island on 2nd day (weather permits)
- Cooking demonstration on 3rd day
- Kayaking on 2nd day
- All meals per program
- Sunrise Tai Chi Class
- All entrance and visiting fees
- Tax and Services charges.
- Personal travel insurance
- Visa Arrangements
- Drinks, tips
- Other Personal Expenses.
- Transfer round trip ( on request)
- Restaurants and Bar
- Kayaking Service (Optional)
- A/C cabins with en-suite bathrooms
- First Aid Kits
- Doctor on-call
- Luggage 1
- Emergency Tender boat
- Major credit cards accepted
- Dial-up Internet Access at The Reception
- Conference and Meeting Equipment
- Safety box at the reception
- IDD at the reception
- Boutique
- Library (Rental and Exchange only)
- 24/7 Securit
- With its comfortable lounge chairs, fresh breeze and dazzling views, the Sundeck invites guests to lie back and relax.
- Located in the Restaurant, this cozy bar features silk chairs, embroidered décor. A wide variety of wines and cocktails is available.
- Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese foot massage in the midst of the bay’s beauty.
- Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi class, held-weather permitting-on the open-air Sundeck.
- Explore the bay’s uninhabited islands and sea caverns in our imported Canadian Seaward kayaks.
- Discover the colorful coral and fish that lie beneath the surface of the bay’s clear, calm water.
- Learn more about the ingredients and techniques used to create mouthwatering Vietnamese dishes.
- Traditional dances and musical performances, fashion shows, and other events may be arranged upon request.
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