ORIENTAL SAILS CRUISES ( 3 STARS )
Tour Of Ha Long Bay
OVERVIEW
Built in 2007 in ancient Vietnamese style, Oriental Sails features 16 deluxe cabins of traditional styling combined with modern facilities and comfort. The boat boasts rattan & wooden furnishings, a multitude of windows for amazing views from the inside, and a panoramic upper deck allowing different activities with the beauty of Halong Bay as a backdrop.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Standard: Three star boat
Number of cabins: 17 DELUXE CABINS
Brief Boat Specifications
Built: 2007
Design concept: oriental style
Length: 38m / Width: 8m / Height: 9m
Deck 1: 12 cabins and kitchen
Deck 2: 4 cabins with connecting doors + Bar and restaurant
Sundeck: Tanning chairs, wooden bar
Cabins Facilities: comfort bedding, Air-con, Private bath, bar, and rustic rattan furnishings
Generator: 4.500KVA / Cruising speed: 8 nautical knots per hour
Crew: 12
Cabin Amenities
Individual controller air-conditioning
Fridge
Fire extinguishers
Mineral water
Shower
Toilet
Bathroom amenities
Slippers
Services & Facilities
Reception
24-hour security
Theme party on request
Car rental service with driver
Tender for sightseeing
Kayaking & fishing equipments
Baby cot
On Board Activities
Swimming
Kayaking
Rock climbing
Excursions to caves, grottos, beaches & fishing
village
PREMIUM SERVICES FOR EVERY CABIN
Meals as mentioned
Accommodation on board (on twin /double basis)
Pick-up and transfer by A/C vehicle
English speaking tour guide
Entrance fees
Kayaking
Welcome drink, fresh fruit
ITINERARY
OPTION 1
Join-in Oriental Sails Boat (standard 3 star boat):
2 Days / 1 Night
Boat program may change without prior notice due to weather, regulations or operator schedule.
2 Days/ 1night escape to Legendary Halong Bay with Oriental Sails
Day 1: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay (L,D):
08:00 – 08:30 Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Hong Gai Tourist Wharf by join-in shuttle bus, check in Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall – The OS Lounge.
12:15 – 12:45 Embark on Oriental Sails by transfer boat. Listen to cruise briefing and receive room key.
13:00 – 15:30 Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruises further along the limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay, heading to Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen.
– Option 1: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip around Vung Vieng Fishing Village
– Option 2: Take kayak and go kayaking by yourself with help and instruction of tour guide around the Village.
17:30 – 18:00 Return to Oriental Sails and have bath then relax as the sun starts to set. Enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck while cooking demonstration is organizing.
19:00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00.
Overnight on board at Cong Do Area. Overnight on join-in Oriental Sails Boat, 01 DBL Deluxe cabin
Day 2: (B,L): 06:30 – 07:00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
07:00 – 09:00 Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Thien Canh Son Cave. Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the medium size and less visited cave in Bai Tu Long Bay
09:30 Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.
09:30 – 11:00 Head back to the Harbor. Have early lunch on board. Disembark Oriental Sails at around 12h00.
12:00 – 16:30 Transfer back to Hanoi by join-in shuttle bus and trip finishes at the hotel around 16.30
OPTION 2
3 Days / 2 Nights
Boat program may change without prior notice due to weather, regulations or operator schedule.
3 Days/ 2nights escape to Legendary Halong Bay with Oriental Sails
Day 1: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay (L/D)
08.00 – 08.30 Pick-ups at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong Bay by join-in shuttle bus
12:15 – 12:45 Embark on Oriental Sails by transfer boat. Listen to cruise briefing and receive room key.
13:00 – 15:30 Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruises further along the limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay, heading to Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen.
Option 1: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip around Vung Vieng Fishing Village
Option 2: Take kayak and go kayaking by yourself with help and instruction of tour guide around the Village.
17:30 – 18:00 Return to Oriental Sails and have bath then relax as the sun starts to set. Enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck while cooking demonstration is organizing.
19:00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00.
– Overnight on board at Cong Do Area. Overnight on Oriental Sails Boat, 01 DBL Deluxe cabin.
Day 2: Bai Tu Long Bay (B,L,D):
06:30 – 07:00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck. Enjoy a cup of coffee or refresh yourselves in Bai Tu Long majestic Bay.
07:00 – 08:00 Have breakfast in the restaurant.
08:30 – 15:30 Discover Bai Tu Long bay by one-day itinerary on our professional day boat.
– Cruise toward Tra San, Vung Ha Island where tourists can go kayaking, and catching beautiful sights and enjoy the wild, bewitching nature with many limestone islands, lovely small beaches.
– Have lunch on our day boat at Vung Ha area.
15:30 – 17:30 Transfer back to Oriental Sails Cruise. Have dinner and night activities on board.
– Over second night on board at Cong Do area. Overnight on Oriental Sails Boat, 01 DBL Deluxe cabin.
Day 3: Bai Tu Long – Hanoi (B,L):
06:30 – 07:00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
07:00 – 09:00 Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Thien Canh Son Cave
– Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the medium size and less visited cave in Bai Tu Long Bay
09:30 Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.
09:30 – 11:00 Head back to the Harbor. Have early lunch on board.
– Disembark Oriental Sails at around 12h00.
12:00 – 16:30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30
