VIOLET CRUISE            

Introduction
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.

Will officially be launched on 1st November 2009, our newest five star junk -the Halong Violet -will be fitted out in the 1930’s Indochine style. It will feature a boutique dinning room, library & lounge, Spa & Gym and 6 individual theme cabins with marble bathroom, Jacuzzi & balcony.

Violet Deluxe Cabins
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. On main deck
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 Jacuzzi bath tub.
Both on main deck with:

Violet Suite Cabins
04 Violet Suites: Dragon, Phoenix, Moon and Cloud
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.

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.

ITINERARY:

Halong Violet will cruise its own way away from the crowd to untouched areas of the bay with longer overnight cruises.
Experience Halong Bay short excursion of 2 day 1 night covering most famous visiting spots of the Bay or choose 3 day 2 night itinerary to stay longer and truly discover the beauty of the World Heritage natural wonder.
We have our own comfortable waiting lounge and private dock that offers guests comfort and convenience. The designed cruising loops are covering more areas of the bay with quiet overnight anchoring spot!
More customized cruises to really exotic areas of Ngoc Vung or Quan Lan, the great place for soft biking trip or white sandy beaches, kayaking in the beautiful lagoons. Leisure cruise also combine with soft adventure of biking or trekking on Cat Ba National Park.

VIOLET CRUISE 2 DAY - 1 NIGHT PROGRAM

Route: Bai Chay -Vung Vieng -Cong Do -Bai Chay
Main activities Visit Vung Vieng fishing village
Kayaking Cong Do area
Visit Thay cave
Tai Chi exercises
Cooking class

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong - Welcome Onboard (L/D)
+ 8.00AM: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and depart for Halong Bay - the World Heritage Site on a comfortable 3 and a half hour drive by private vehicle 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...

12:30 Welcome on board. Depart from Bai Chay dock cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay
13:00 Lunch is serving on board
15:00 15:30 Arrive Thay cave. Visit the cave Kayaking into Vung Vieng fishing village. Visit a family to learn more about their daily life and culture with purpose of helping the local people learning about sustainable environment and education.
17:00 17:30 Swimming on a little quite beach before heading to Cong Do area for anchoring overnight. Back on board and enjoy 30 minute sunset cocktails with open bar on sundeck (included)
19:30 Dinner is served. Overnight on the boat.

Day 2: Halong Bay Discovery – Hanoi (B)
6:30 Tea, coffee and pastries is served
7:30 Tai chi exercises on sundeck
8:30 Participate a cooking class on board, learning some traditional Vietnamese dishes
9:30 Enjoy brunch while heading back to the dock
11:00 Arrive Bai Chay and say goodbye to the crew and then take the private car for the transfer back to Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel at around 4PM.

2 Day Program Rates:              Summer Promotion 2010

Notes:
- The cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change with or without prior notice.
- The following details are required: Name, DOB, nationality, passport No& Visa validity.
- A valid passport is required upon check in o­n board.
- Insurance is not included. Clients are recommended to take their own insurance before departure.
- Surcharge: 25% additional o­n Christmas, New Year and Lunar New Year.
- Kayaking included on the second day of the 3 days itinerary

Include:
* Private round trip transfer from Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
* Welcome Cocktail, Vietnamese Seafood Lunch and Dinner, International Brunch Buffet (as stated in itinerary)
* Luxury accommodation with A/C, hot show, mini bar (double/twin sharing)
* Meals specified in tour program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
* Kayaking for the 2^nd day (applied for 3 days/2 nights package)
* Exclusive cruise through Halong Bay
* In-house English/French-speaking Tour Guide
* All entrance fees, permission & visiting fee
* Sunrise Tai Chi Class
* Cruise Halong’s special gift
* Insurance on board
* Tax & service charge

Exclude:
* Beverage & Personal expenses
* Personal Travel Insurance
* Kayaking services (for itinerary of 2 days 1 night)
* All gratuities & tips
* All other services not mentioned in Inclusions

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VIOLET CRUISE 3 DAY - 2 NIGHT PROGRAM

Route: Bai Chay -Vung Vieng -Cong Do -Van Gio -Quan Lan (or Ngoc Vung)
Main activities Visit Vung Vieng fishing village
Kayaking Cong Do & Van Gio area
Visit Thay cave
Tai Chi excercises

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong - Welcome Onboard (L/D)
+ 8.00AM: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and depart for Halong Bay - the World Heritage Site on a comfortable 3 and a half hour drive by private vehicle 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...

12:30 Welcome on board. Depart from Bai Chay dock cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay
13:00 Lunch is serving on board
15:00 Arrive Thay cave. Visit the cave
Kayaking into Vung Vieng fishing village. Visit a family to learn more about their daily
15:30 life and culture.
Swimming on a little quite beach before heading to Cong Do area for anchoring
17:00 overnight.
Back on board and enjoy 30 minute sunset cocktails with open bar on
17:30 sundeck(included)
19:30 Dinner is served.
Relax. Enjoy in house games or back to cabin and enjoy most top hit Oscar movies
21:00 from captain’s selection

Day 2: Halong Bay Enjoy the spectacular landscape of the Bay (B/L/D)
7:00 Tai chi exercises on sundeck
8:00 Enjoy breakfast while cruising into Van Gio area
9:30 Discover the beauty of Van Gio area by kayak and swimming on a deserted beaches
11:30 Back on board for lunch and cruise further to Ngoc Vung (or Quan Lan) island
13:30 Arrive the island and start biking
Arrive beach and enjoy swimming on the only one white sandy beach in the North of
14:30 Vietnam
15:30 Bike back to the whaft
16:30 Get back on board and cruising back to Cong Do area for overnight
Back on board and enjoy 30 minute sunset cocktails with open bar on
17:30 sundeck(included)
19:30 Dinner is served.
Relax. Enjoy in house games or back to cabin and enjoy most top hit Oscar movies
21:00 from
Captain’s selection.

Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B)
6:30 Tea, coffee and pastries is served
7:30 Tai chi exercises on sundeck
8:30 Participate a cooking class on board, learning some traditional Vietnamese dishes
9:30 Enjoy brunch while heading back to the dock
11:00 Arrive Bai Chay and say goodbye to the crew and the private car for the trip back to Hanoi.
Drop off at your hotel at around 4PM.

3 Day Program Rates:            Summer Promotion 2011

Notes:
- The cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change with or without prior notice.
- The following details are required: Name, DOB, nationality, passport No& Visa validity.
- A valid passport is required upon check in o­n board.
- Insurance is not included. Clients are recommended to take their own insurance before departure.
- Surcharge: 25% additional o­n Christmas, New Year and Lunar New Year.
- Kayaking included on the second day of the 3 days itinerary

Include:
* Private round trip transfer from Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
* Welcome Cocktail, Vietnamese Seafood Lunch and Dinner, International Brunch Buffet (as stated in itinerary)
* Luxury accommodation with A/C, hot show, mini bar (double/twin sharing)
* Meals specified in tour program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
* Kayaking for the 2^nd day (applied for 3 days/2 nights package)
* Exclusive cruise through Halong Bay
* In-house English/French-speaking Tour Guide
* All entrance fees, permission & visiting fee
* Sunrise Tai Chi Class
* Cruise Halong’s special gift
* Insurance on board
* Tax & service charge

Exclude:
* Beverage & Personal expenses
* Personal Travel Insurance
* Kayaking services (for itinerary of 2 days 1 night)
* All gratuities & tips
* All other services not mentioned in Inclusions