Halong Gray Line Cruise

Cruise’s name: Halong Gray Line Cruise

Category: 4*

Duration: 2 days or 3 days

Itinerary: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi 

Cruise overview 

GrayLine Halong is proud to be the first oceanic overnight cruise along the 103-year history of GrayLine Worldwide. Be charmed by her exquisite luxury, intimate setting and unrivalled home from home service. An unforgettable way to witness the serene, calm settings of Halong Bay's exceptional natural beauty. 

Spreading over 3 decks, she has 14 luxury cabins offering boutique interiors with oak-wooden wall, all rooms and bathrooms having sea-view, private sundeck and private balcony. Gourmets must be quick to reserve outdoor dining tables if you want to combine the scenic atmosphere with your delectable cuisine. 2 distinctive bars (1 outdoors, 1 indoors) are ready to ease your mind by special cocktails or gear-up youngsters’ adrenaline by rock music. The top deck serves as a perfect place to enjoy lingering in the sunshine and discovering the splendid beauty of Halong bay with a 360° view, thus promising unforgettable and thoroughly relaxing moments. 

Good service is the key focused by a professional, friendly and dedicated team.  On Gray Line Halong cruise, we commit to offer you a set of luxury services onboard controlled by the quality management of Gray Line Vietnam. All crew are well-trained under the standards of Gray Line in 6 months. Cook chefs and bartenders come from famous training center and are experienced enough to cater both Asian and Western styled F&B in other 4 and 5-star restaurants. The Sales & Reservation teams in Hanoi always have a good mind of customer service, caring your trip and are flexible to solve any special requests. "Know-how" and "Well-Done" are our internal motto to guarantee memorable cruises. Our crews are enthusiastic individuals who are committed to making your stay with us special and memorable. 

Itinerary

2 days program

DAY 01:  HANOI - HALONG BAY (-/L/ D)

08:00: Depart from Hanoi to the picturesque Halong Bay

12:15: Embarkation at Tuan Chau Marina pier (Tuan Chau Island, Halong city)

12:30: Transfer by tender to the Gray Line Halong cruise boat – welcome drink. Cruise briefings and check in your cabins.

13:00: Enjoy set lunch. Cruise to Vung Vieng Floating Fishing village

14:30: Arrive and visit the Vung Vieng fishing village by local rowing boats. During the trip, you will meet see the how the locals live. You will pass through floating houses of 65 families, a floating school & floating information centre.

15:45: Back to the cruise and continue cruising to Drum cave.

16:45 - 17:30: Enjoy swimming around the cruise, relaxing on the sundeck for fantastic views and sunset photo opportunities.

18:30: Cooking demonstration will be on the sundeck. Let's see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce.

19:30: Luxury buffet dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese

21:00: Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 21:00. Board and card games are available or join the squid fishing on boat with our crew. You can enjoy the squid with our cook chef after catching them.

22:00: Overnight anchorage near Drum cave area. End of the program of Day 1 

DAY 02:  HALONG BAY - HANOI (B/L/-)

06:30: Tai Chi class on the Sundeck.

07:30: Coffee, tea and Bakeries on board

08:30: Visit Amazing cave discovered by the French in 1901 and opened to tourists since 1936 and symbol for geology value of Halong.

09:30: Check out of cabin and relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier

10:00: Farewell Buffet brunch

11:30: Disembarkation at Tuan Chau Marina. Return to Hanoi.

15:45: Arrive in Hanoi. End of services. 

3 days program:

DAY 01:  HANOI - HALONG BAY (-/L/D)

08:00: Depart from Hanoi to the picturesque Halong Bay

12:15: Embarkation at Tuan Chau Marina pier (Tuan Chau Island, Halong city)

12:30: Transfer by tender to the Gray Line Halong cruise boat – welcome drink. Cruise briefings and check in your cabins.

13:00: Enjoy set lunch. Cruise to Vung Vieng Floating Fishing village

14:30: Arrive and visit the Vung Vieng fishing village by local rowing boats. During the trip, you will meet see the how the locals live. You will pass through floating houses of 65 families, a floating school & floating information center.

15:45: Back to the cruise and continue cruising to Drum cave.

16:45 - 17:30: Enjoy swimming around the cruise, relaxing on the sundeck for fantastic views and sunset photo opportunities.

18:30: Cooking demonstration will be on the sundeck. Let's see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce.

19:30: Luxury buffet dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese

21:00: Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 21:00. Board and card games are available or join the squid fishing on boat with our crew. You can enjoy the squid with our cook chef after catching them.

22:00: Overnight anchorage near Drum cave area. End of the program of Day 1 

DAY 02:  HALONG BAY (B/L/D)

07:30: Enjoy light breakfast with tea, coffee, cake and toast.

08:30: Transfer to Gray Line day boat – Depart for Lan Ha bay, Cat Ba Island

10:00 - 10:30: Arrive at Viet Hai pier – take bicycle trip through untouched forests and wildlife

10:30 - 12:00: Enjoy village scenery, trekking in the core of Cat Ba National Forest to Bat cave, then trekking back the village (800m/ 1 way)

12:30 - 13:30: Enjoy set lunch. Cycle to Viet Hai pier. Back to the boat and continue cruising to the Titop Island.

15:00 - 17:00: Visit Dark Cave, Light Cave by kayaking and swimming near the boat.

17:30: Cruise to our overnight anchorage near Drum Cave.

18:00: Relax and enjoy sunset on the Sundeck.

19:00: A-la-carte Dinner is served with a variety of Halong seafood

20:00: Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 21:00. Board and card games are available or join the squid fishing on boat with our crew. You can enjoy the squid with our cook chef after catching them. 

DAY 03:  HALONG BAY - HANOI (B/L/-)

07:30: Coffee, tea and Bakeries on board

08:30: Visit Amazing cave discovered by the French in 1901 and it is symbol for geology value of Halong.

09:30: Check out of cabin and relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier

10:00: Farewell Buffet brunch

11:30: Disembarkation at Tuan Chau Marina. Return to Hanoi.

15:45: Arrive in Hanoi. End of services.

Price in USD/pax in 2015

From 01.10.2015 – 31.12.2015

Cabin	2 days 1 night		3 days 2 nights
	Double	Single	Double	Single
Deluxe	275	225	495	405
Deluxe Balcony	305	245	545	445
Gray Line Suite	325	265	575	465
Charter	2 days 1night		3 days 2 nights
16 – 20 Pax	3300		5800
21 – 24 Pax	3500		6350
25 – 28 Pax	4000		7300

 

Price in USD/pax in 2016

Low season: 06.05.2016 – 30.09.2016

Cabin	2 days 1 night		3 days 2 nights
	Double	Single	Double	Single
Deluxe	255	205	465	375
Deluxe Balcony	285	225	505	405
Gray Line Suite	305	245	545	435
Charter	2 days 1 night		3 days 2 nights
16 – 20 Pax	2900		4600
21 – 24 Pax	3200		5500
25 – 28 Pax	3700		6400

Price in USD/pax in 2016

High season: 01.01.2016 – 05.05.2016 & 01.10.2016 – 31.12.2016

Cabin	2 days 1 night		3 days 2 nights
	Double	Single	Double	Single
Deluxe	260	210	480	390
Deluxe Balcony	290	230	530	430
Gray Line Suite	310	250	560	450
Charter	2 days		3 days 2 nights
16 – 20 Pax	3300		5800
21 – 24 Pax	3500		6350
25 – 28 Pax	4000		7300

 

Rates are inclusive of

• Shuttle bus transfer Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
• Night private cabin with ensuite bathroom on Gray Line cruise
• Private boat
• English Speaking Guide on board 
• Entrance and Sightseeing fees 
• All meals mentioned on board
• Cooking demonstration 
• Kayaking 
• Cycling 
• Welcome drink, cold handkerchief 2 bottles of mineral water in rooms daily 
• Daily fresh fruit in room  

Rates are not inclusive of

• Beverages, tips and personal expenses 
• Snorkeling/ diving (upon your request) 
• Meeting package (upon your request) 
• Wedding package (upon your request) 
• Accommodation in Viet Hai village (upon your request) 

Child Policy

• Child from 01 - under 6 years old: FOC sharing cabin with parents without extra bed
• Child from 06 - under 12 years old: Extra bed surcharge 100 USD
• 12 years old up: charge as adult rate
• 02 children under 12 years old sharing 01 cabin will be charge 75 % adult's cabin rate 

Surcharge

Surcharge 25% for

• Lunar New Year
• Christmas
• New Year

 For more information on this tour, please contact us at: 
 - Head Office: Suite 706, No.142 Le Duan Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi, Vietnam
 - Email: contact@welcomevietnamtours.com 
 - Cell phone: (+84).98.62.62.566
 - Phone: (+84) .4. 22 42 13 52 - (+84) 4.62 53 60 22
 We are always at your disposal and will contact you by phone or email within 24-48 hours