Vietnam

Overview

  • Departure: Daily
  • Cruise line: Indochina Sails
  • Number of cabin: 23
  • Year of build: 2010

Activities & Entertainment

  • Kayaking and swimming
  • Night squid fishing
  • Taichi session
  • Cooking demonstration
  • Cave-discovering
  • Sightseeing
  • Spa treatment
  • Happy Hour deal

Room type

Superior Cabin

Superior Cabin

  • Number of cabins: 13
  • Size: 14 sqm
  • Max occupancy: 2 adults + 1 child
  • Bed options: double/twin
  • Location: 1st deck
Deluxe Cabin

Deluxe Cabin

  • Number of cabins: 4
  • Size: 16 sqm
  • Max occupancy: 2 adults + 1 child
  • Bed options: double/twin
  • Location: 2nd deck
Suite Cabin

Suite Cabin

  • Number of cabins: 4
  • Size: 19 sqm
  • Max occupancy: 2 adults + 1 child
  • Bed options: double/twin
  • Location: 2nd deck
President Suite Cabin

President Suite Cabin

  • Number of cabins: 2
  • Size: 24 sqm
  • Max occupancy: 2 adults + 1 child
  • Bed options: double/twin
  • Location: 2nd deck

Amenities & Facilities

  • Wooden junk
  • Restaurant and bar
  • Spacious sundeck
  • Luxurious cabins with ocean view
  • Shared lounge
  • Fishing equipment
  • Smoking area
  • 24-hour room service
Day 1
Tuan Chau Marina - Halong Bay – Surprise Cave

12:15: Guests gather at Tuan Chau Marina and board Indochina Sails. At the shared lounge, you will be offered a welcome drink and delivered a brief introduction as well as some safety guide on board.

13:15 – 14:00: A luxurious set menu of Vietnamese food is served at the restaurant. You will enjoy your sumptuous meal while the boat of Indochina Sails is heading to Halong Bay.

14:00 – 16:00: Indochina Sails passes by a stunning seascape of Halong Bay, where tourists can have some sightseeing on the sundeck. The iconic and unique islets of Halong Bay will appear in front of your eyes, including Trong Mai Islet, Ga Choi Islet, Cho Da Islet and Finger Islet.

16:00: The very first stop in your journey to Halong Bay is Sung Sot Cave, or Surprise Cave. This cave is one of the most beautiful limestone karst grottoes in Halong Bay, which is favored by almost all tourists when coming to this world heritage site. After ascending stone steps, you will reach a world of splendid light, stalagmites and stalactites, which will really surprise you.

17:30: Passengers get back to the main boat of Indochina Sails. The vessel will depart for the anchorage point in Halong Bay and stay there overnight.

18:30 – 19:00: A cooking class on the sundeck will show you how to carve fruits and vegetables to decorate dishes. You also learn how to make some Vietnamese specialties and have a chance to try your product.

19:30: Savor your dinner at the luxurious restaurant of Indochina Sails.

20:45: This is time for evening activities. Tourists are free to take part in some favorite activities such as board games, squid fishing and massage service.

21:00 – 23:00: Happy Hour deal is available at the bar of Indochina Sails. You can have more drinks with the “buy 1 get 1” program.

23:00: Enjoy a good night at your deluxe cabin. End of the first day program.

Day 2
Halong Bay – TiTop Island – Tuan Chau Marina

06:30: Get up and enjoy your light breakfast with coffee, tea and pastries at the dining room of Indochina Sails.

06:45: A Taichi session on the sundeck will give you more energy for the new excursion of the last day in Halong Bay.

07:45 – 09:00: The tender boat will take you to visit Ti Top Island, which is one of the most ideal places for swimming and hiking in Halong Bay. Spending about one hour there, you can go around to sightsee and climb the mountain to admire the panoramic view of Halong Bay from above. Sunbathing and swimming on this island are also good ideas.

09:00: Returning to the main boat, you will have time to refresh at your cabin and collect all your luggage. All your belongings need to be collected and brought outside the cabin.

09:30: Tourists will enjoy a delicious full breakfast. Your bill will be settled after that at the reception area. After completing all the procedures, you can spend some time contemplating the majestic beauty of Halong Bay on the sundeck for the last time before getting to the harbor.

11:00: Indochina Sails get back to Tuan Chau Marina. End of the wonderful journey to Halong Bay.

Day 1
Tuan Chau Marina - Halong Bay – Surprise Cave

12:15: Guests gather at Tuan Chau Marina and board Indochina Sails. At the shared lounge, you will be offered a welcome drink and delivered a brief introduction as well as some safety guide on board.

13:15 – 14:00: A luxurious set menu of Vietnamese food is served at the restaurant. You will enjoy your sumptuous meal while the boat of Indochina Sails is heading to Halong Bay.

14:00 – 16:00: Indochina Sails passes by a stunning seascape of Halong Bay, where tourists can have some sightseeing on the sundeck. The iconic and unique islets of Halong Bay will appear in front of your eyes, including Trong Mai Islet, Ga Choi Islet, Cho Da Islet and Finger Islet.

16:00: The very first stop in your journey to Halong Bay is Sung Sot Cave, or Surprise Cave. This cave is one of the most beautiful limestone karst grottoes in Halong Bay, which is favored by almost all tourists when coming to this world heritage site. After ascending stone steps, you will reach a world of splendid light, stalagmites and stalactites, which will really surprise you.

17:30: Passengers get back to the main boat of Indochina Sails. The vessel will depart for the anchorage point in Halong Bay and stay there overnight.

18:30 – 19:00: A cooking class on the sundeck will show you how to carve fruits and vegetables to decorate dishes. You also learn how to make some Vietnamese specialties and have a chance to try your product.

19:30: Savor your dinner at the luxurious restaurant of Indochina Sails.

20:45: This is time for evening activities. Tourists are free to take part in some favorite activities such as board games, squid fishing and massage service.

21:00 – 23:00: Happy Hour deal is available at the bar of Indochina Sails. You can have more drinks with the “buy 1 get 1” program.

23:00: Enjoy a good night at your deluxe cabin. End of the first day program.

Day 2
Luon Cave – Cua Van Floating Village – Pearl Farm

06:30: Start your second day in Halong Bay with a light breakfast in the dining room. You will be served pastries, coffee and tea.

06:45: Join a Taichi exercise on the sundeck to ease your mind and freshen up your muscles before joining the excursion with Indochina Sails.

07:45: A full breakfast is available at the dining room of Indochina Sails.

08:45 – 10:15: Tourists will move to the day boat of Indochina Sails, which is a spacious wooden boat with a sundeck, dining room and shared space. Luon Cave is the first stopover of the day boat on the second day. This funnel-shaped cave is an ideal destination for kayaking. Besides, you can catch the sight of a golden-hair monkey while sightseeing there.

10:30: Cua Van Floating Village is the nextstop of Indochina Sails in the journey to Halong Bay. This is the most significant fishing village that is still remaining in this area. There you can choose a kayak or bamboo boat sailed by the locals to wander around, visit the plain floating houses and listen to the story of the locals. Cua Van Floating Cultural Center is a worth-visit point in this pristine village.

12:30: You will be served with lunch on the day boat.

14:30: Pearl Farm is the next destination in your excursions. There you will get to know more about the process to implant, grow and harvest shining pearls to make splendid jewelry.

15:30: The tender boat will take you back to the main vessel of Indochina Sails. While the cruise is sailing towards the overnight area, you can relax on board and enjoy the sparkling sunset in Halong Bay.

19:30: Enjoy your tasty dinner with Vietnamese specialties at the restaurant.

20:45: A variety of evening activities are waiting for you to participate in. You can stay on board to relax, enjoy the massage service or play some board games with your friends. In addition, squid fishing with the cruise member to try your luck is a good idea to savor your night.

21:00 – 23:00: Join a Happy Hour deal to get more drinks at the bar.

23:00: Have a good night at your comfortable cabin. End of the day 2 program.

Day 3
Halong Bay – TiTop Island – Tuan Chau Marina

06:30: Get up and enjoy your light breakfast with coffee, tea and pastries at the dining room of Indochina Sails.

06:45: A Taichi session on the sundeck will give you more energy for the new excursion of the last day in Halong Bay.

07:45 – 09:00: The tender boat will take you to visit Ti Top Island, which is one of the most ideal places for swimming and hiking in Halong Bay. Spending about one hour there, you can go around to sightsee and climb the mountain to admire the panoramic view of Halong Bay from above. Sunbathing and swimming on this island are also good ideas.

09:00: Returning to the main boat, you will have time to refresh at your cabin and collect all your luggage. All your belongings need to be collected and brought outside the cabin.

09:30: Tourists will enjoy a delicious full breakfast. Your bill will be settled after that at the reception area. After completing all the procedures, you can spend some time contemplating the majestic beauty of Halong Bay on the sundeck for the last time before getting to the harbor.

11:00: Indochina Sails get back to Tuan Chau Marina. End of the wonderful journey to Halong Bay.

Important Notes

  • Due to the cruising and weather conditions in Halong Bay, the itinerary might be changed without any prior notice. Indochina Sails will update the latest information and transfer to passengers as soon as possible.
  • Additional charges are required for some activities on board.
  • Indochina Sails is equipped with a wifi router, but the connection might be unstable due to the geography of Halong Bay.

About the Indochina Sails

With more than a 20-year experience of operating tours and cruises in Halong Bay, Indochina Sails offer tourists the journey of their lifetime, which might redefine the standard of luxury. As a pioneer in overnight cruising in Halong Bay, Indochina Sails what is the best for all passengers. A fleet of four wooden junks designed in traditional and contemporary styles will bring tourists the best experience in Halong Bay.

The first impression when boarding Indochina Sails is the warm ambiance created by the wooden walls and furniture of the vessel. With the combination of traditional and modern styles, Indochina Sails will ensure your best comfort with world-class amenities while still preserving the environment-friendly appearance. All the cabins of Indochina Sails are well-furnished with internal telephone, en-suite bathroom, air-conditioner, mini fridge and wardrobe. Besides, some shared areas like sundecks, restaurants and bars will meet your fundamental demand on board.

Cruising to Halong Bay on Indochina Sails, tourists will get a good chance to visit the most significant and stunning rendezvous of Halong Bay, including Sung Sot Cave, Cua Van Fishing Village, Luon Cave and Ti Top Island. The breath-taking nature of Halong Bay will appear in front of your eyes in the most charming and romantic way. Plenty of amazing activities are waiting for you to explore in Halong Bay, some of which are kayaking, swimming, mountain-hiking and squid fishing. It is such a great opportunity to enjoy Halong Bay during your vacation.

If you are considering a cruise in Halong Bay and finding an ultimate and authentic experience, Indochina Sails could be the best choice for you. The hospitable and well-trained cruise team will accompany you all your way and give you the most wonderful experiences in the world heritage of Halong Bay.

5 Things We Love Most about Indochina Sails

  • Wooden junk in the combination of traditional and modern styles
  • Comfortable cabins with ocean view and full furniture
  • Attractive destinations in Halong Bay such as Luon Cave, Cua Van Fishing Village, Surprise Cave
  • A diverse menu of Vietnamese and international dishes
  • Dedicated cruise members and high-quality services

Cruise Inclusions & Options

Booking policy

Cancellation by guest:

From 1 to 2 cabins:

  • More than 10 days prior to check-in: no charge
  • From 7 to 9 days prior to check-in: 50% charge
  • From 3 to 6 days prior to check-in: 75% charge
  • Less than 2 days prior to check-in: 100% charge
  • No show: 100% charge

From 3 to 6 cabins:

  • More than 21 days prior to check-in: no charge
  • From 14 to 20 days prior to check-in: 50% charge
  • From 7 to 13 days prior to check-in: 75% charge
  • Less than 7 days prior to check-in: 100% charge
  • No show: 100% charge
Cruise Policy
  • Pick-up and drop-off location: hotels at Hanoi Old Quarter.
  • Pick-up time: from 07:30 AM to 08:00 AM.
  • Children from 1 to 4 years old using the same bed with parents will be free of charge.
  • Children from 5 to 11 years old using an extra mattress will be surcharged.
  • Children from 12 years old will be charged the same as adults.
  • Children under 18 years old must travel under the supervision of an adult.
  • Travel insurance is recommended by Indochina Sails to ensure the safety of all guests while traveling on board.
Price inclusions
  • Luxurious cabin with ocean view and well-equipped facilities
  • All meals on board
  • Kayaking, swimming and squid fishing
  • Activities included in the program
  • Sightseeing and entrance fees
  • Lunch and dinner in Vietnamese and international styles
  • Full breakfast and light breakfast
  • Aboard travel insurance
  • Taxes and service charges
Price exclusions
  • Flight ticket and transportation from airport
  • Visa to Vietnam
  • Hotels and in-land transportation
  • Spa treatment and massage service
  • Beverage and tobacco
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Other services that is not mentioned in the inclusions

Reviews

9.9
EXCELLENT Based on 1292 reviews

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