PARADISE CRUISE

Introduction
Paradise Cruises offer the finest way to explore the charming beauty of Halong Bay! The Paradise Cruises Experience is an immersion in culture, heritage and natural beauty of one of the most enchanting destinations in the world. Follow us on a journey rich in local color, luxurious surroundings, gracious services to explore the art of Paradise Cruises. Natural wonders and unique cultural experience lie every turn during this – your most memorable – Vietnam vacation.

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With a unique design and the finest natural materials --precious dark wood, creamy silk, crispy white linen, sea-blue taffeta, fine texture marble, delicate china and silver accessories-- Contemporary comforts blended with the richness of Vietnamese design. Lounge on a heavenly-soft bed with wide open view to Halong Bay. Each of Paradise Cruises 17 cabins’ delivers the ultimate in luxury and comfort with our attention to detail of hints of local color.

Dining on board Paradise Cruises combines sophisticated intercontinental tastes along with the best of local flavors. Discover our culinary world and let the laid-back spirit of Halong Bay set the tone for your dining experiences. Our on board team explores the connection between food, wine and culture. Enjoy a spiritual sunset by kayaking through the caves of Halong Bay. Treat yourself with a signature massage – or be inspired by the peaceful experience of a Vietnamese Sunrise and Morning Tai Chi Session.

Paradise Cruises consists of a young enthusiastic Team of hospitality fanatics, let by his Swiss General Manager who lives since 2003 in Vietnam. If he is not on board of one of our Vessels, you will meet him by arriving on Tuan Chau Island. Cruising with us is like HEAVEN ON EARTH By choosing a unique design and the finest natural materials --precious dark wood, creamy silk, crispy white linen, sea-blue taffeta, fine textured marble, delicate china and silver accessories—we have blended contemporary comforts with the richness of Vietnamese design. Lounge on a heavenly-soft bed with wide open view to Halong Bay. Each of Paradise Cruises’ 17 cabins delivers the ultimate in luxury and comfort, with an attention to detail and hints of local color.



ITINERARY:

PARADISE CRUISE 2 DAY - 1 NIGHT PROGRAM

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Paradise Cruise
8.00AM: Pick up at meeting point in Hanoi and depart for Halong Bay - the World Heritage Site on a comfortable 3 and a half hour drive passing the nice countryside of the Red River Delta. As scheduled, there will be a short stop in the mid way to relax. On the way, you may want to have some more stops for taking photo of the local people working on the rice-fields, etc...

11.45 – 12.00   Arrive at Tuần Châu Island
12.00 – 12.15   Transfer to cruise ship
12.15                Welcome Cocktail – cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins
                         Depart to Halong Bay – cruise and program commence
13.00 – 14.30   Enjoy an Asian Buffet lunch as the vessel sails to Halong Bay passing the Fighting    
                         cocks islet (Hòn Cặp Gà), the Elephant leg islet (Đảo Chân Voi), the Castle islet
                         (Hòn Đại Thành), the TITOP Island.
14.30                Arrive at Luon Cave (Hang Luồn) – explore most famous grotto in the entire Halong
                         bay by local rowing boat – Enjoy kayaking activities (weather permitted) or Discover
                         the Surprise grotto (Hang Sửng Sốt)
15.30                Transfer back to cruise ship – Continue cruising through the bay
16.30                Arrive at Hang Tiên Ông and visit the Cửa Vạn Floating Village – experience the daily
                         life of local people – possibility of kayaking
17.15                Continue cruise through Halong Bay
17.30                Enjoy the open-air cooking demonstration on the sundeck (weather permitting) and
                         discover the secrets of the Vietnamese cuisine
18.00                Arrive at Tùng Sâu (pearl farm) Area – swimming or kayaking, stay overnight
18.00 – 19.00   Enjoy our open-air cocktail bar located on the sundeck
19.00 – 21.00   Savor a delicious five course Set-dinner
21.00 – 23.00   Happy Hour and Music on the open-air sundeck bar – Enjoy ‘Buy One - Get Two
                         Drinks’
21.00                Evening Activities – enjoy Movie Night, Board Games or Beauty Spa services, relax
                         at leisure. Overnight onboard.

Day 2: Halong Paradise Cruise - Back to Hanoi
06.15               Tai Chi session on Sundeck, beauty spa services (until 10.00 AM)
07.00 – 09.00  International Breakfast Buffet
07.00               Continue the cruise through Halong Bay
07.45               Arrive at Ti Top Island. Enjoy the Ti Top Beach or hick the view point, swimming or
                        kayaking activities (subject to weather permission).
08.30               Continue cruise through Halong Bay
09.30               Check-out cabins and settle bills – Luggage collection
10.30               Arrive at Tuần Châu Island - Transfer from cruise ship back to Hanoi. Arrival Hanoi
                        by 3:30pm. Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi.

2 Day Program Rates:              

Notes:
- Rates are quoted in US$ per pax.
- Surcharge 25% on above rates for check-in on: Christmas Days: Dec 24th, New Year’s Dec 31st, Lunar New Year (Vietnamese New Year)
- Child under 5 years old: F.O.C, from 5 to under 12: charge as above (share cabin with parents, one child max per cabin)
- Shuttle bus for child below 5: FOC, limited to one child per booking only

Includes:
• Welcome drink
• Cruise itinerary and program
• Entrance and sightseeing fees
• In-house English-speaking tour guide
• Luxury cabins and suites with A/C
• Luxury en-suite bathroom
• Full board meal: 01 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast for 02 days/1 night
• Meeting facilities and equipment (charter only)
• Tai Chi Session
• Insurance, taxes and service charges

Excludes:
• Transfer from Hanoi: optional as above
• Pre/post trip arrangement (can be arranged upon request)
• Airfares, Car Transfers and Hotel Accommodation
• Visa Arrangements
• Beauty Spa Services and Massage
• Beverages and Tobacco
• Kayaking per kayak
• Tips and other Personal Expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned above



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PARADISE CRUISE 3 DAY - 2 NIGHT PROGRAM

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Paradise Cruise
8.00AM: Pick up at the meeting point in Hanoi and depart for Halong Bay - the World Heritage Site on a comfortable 3 and a half hour drive passing the nice countryside of the Red River Delta. As scheduled, there will be a short stop in the mid way to relax.

11.45 – 12.00 Arrive at Tuần Châu Island
12.00 – 12.15 Transfer to cruise ship
12.15              Welcome Cocktail – cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins
                       Depart to Halong Bay – cruise and program commenc
13.00 – 14.30 Enjoy an Asian Buffet lunch as the vessel sails to Halong Bay passing the Fighting cocks
                       islet (Hòn Cặp Gà), the Elephant leg islet (Đảo Chân Voi), the Castle islet (Hòn Đại
                       Thành), the TITOP Island.
14.30              Arrive at Luon Cave (Hang Luồn) – explore most famous grotto in the entire Halong
                       bay by local rowing boat – Enjoy kayaking activities (weather permitted) or Discover
                       the Surprise grotto (Hang Sửng Sốt)
15.30              Transfer back to cruise ship – Continue cruising through the bay
16.30              Arrive at Hang Tiên Ông and visit the Cửa Vạn Floating Village – experience the daily
                       life of local people – possibility of kayaking
17.15              Continue cruise through Halong Bay
17.30              Enjoy the open-air cooking demonstration on the sundeck (weather permitting) and
                       discover the secrets of the Vietnamese cuisine
18.00              Arrive at Tùng Sâu (pearl farm) Area – swimming or kayaking, stay overnight
18.00 – 19.00 Enjoy our open-air cocktail bar located on the sundeck
19.00 – 21.00 Savor a delicious five course Set-dinner
21.00 – 23.00 Happy Hour and Music on the open-air sundeck bar – Enjoy ‘Buy One - Get Two
                       Drinks’
21.00              Evening activities – enjoy Movie Night, Board Games or Beauty Spa services, relax at
                       leisure. Spend the first night onboard.

Day 2: Halong Bay & Cat Ba Island Discovery
06.15              Tai Chi session on Sundeck
07.00 – 08.00 International Breakfast Buffet
08.00              Transfer to local day-trip boat – Begin to cruise to some of Halong Bay’s more
                       secluded and untouched locales. Exact locations depend on tide and weather
                       conditions.
09.00              Arrive at Hang Tối (Dark cave) for kayaking (weather permitting)
10.00              Depart to Cát Bà National Park
11.00              Arrive at Việt Hải Jetty – take bicycle/Motorcycle trip through untouched forests and
                       wildlife – Discover the Viet Hai village scenery
13.00              Return to local day boat – Enjoy a sumptuous seafood lunch - Continue cruise through
                       Ha Long Bay
14.00              Arrive at Lan Hạ bay and explore the Three Peach Area (Ba Trái Đào) – Relaxing on
                       the beach, kayaking, swimming or snorkeling
16.30              Return to Paradise overnight vessel – Relax at leisure, stay overnight
18.00              Arrive at Tùng Sâu (pearl farm)
18.00 – 19.00 Enjoy our open-air cocktail bar located on the sundeck
19.00 – 21.00 Savor a delicious five course Set-dinner
21.00 – 23.00 Happy Hour and Music on the open-air sundeck bar – Enjoy ‘Buy One - Get Two
                       Drinks’
21.00              Enjoy evening Activities – Movie Night, Board Games or Beauty Spa services. Spend
                       the second night onboard.

Day 3: Halong Paradise Cruise - Back to Hanoi
06.15              Tai Chi session on Sundeck, beauty spa services (until 10.00 AM)
07.00 – 09.00 International Breakfast Buffet
07.00              Continue the cruise through Halong Bay
07.45              Arrive at Ti Top Island. Enjoy the Ti Top Beach or hick the view point, swimming or
                       kayaking activities (subject to weather permission)..
08.30              Continue cruise through Halong Bay
09.30              Check-out cabins and settle bills – Luggage collection
10.30             Arrive at Tuần Châu Island - Transfer from cruise ship back to Hanoi. Arrival Hanoi by
                      3:30pm. Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi

3 Day Program Rates:             

Notes:
- Rates are quoted in US$ per pax.
- Surcharge 25% on above rates for check-in on: Christmas Days: Dec 24th, New Year’s Dec 31st, Lunar New Year (Vietnamese New Year)
- Child under 5 years old: F.O.C, from 5 to under 12: charge as above (share cabin with parents, one child max per cabin)
- Shuttle bus for child below 5: FOC, limited to one child per booking only

Includes:
• Welcome Cocktail
• Cruise Itinerary and Program
• Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
• In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
• Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
• Luxury en-suite Bathroom
• 1 Asian Lunch and 1 Set lunch
• 2 Set Dinners
• 2 International Breakfast Buffet
• Kayaking (included & subject to availability)
• Snorkel Equipment (included & subject to availability)
• Tai Chi Session
• Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges
• Bicycle in Viet Hai Village

Excludes:
• Round trip transfer from Hanoi (optional)
• Pre/post trip arrangement (can be arranged upon request)
• Airfares, Car Transfers and Hotel Accommodation
• Visa Arrangements
• Beauty Spa Services and Massage
• Beverages and Tobacco
• Tips and other Personal Expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned above