Halong Paradise Cruises

CHECK IN / CHECK OUT
Boarding time 12:00 PM Disembark time 11:00 AM

CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
Visa, Master Card, American Express

FOREIN LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English, French

ACCOMMODATION
Paradise Suite: 06 Rooms
Paradise Deluxe: 16 Rooms
Paradise Superior: 12 Rooms

PARADISE SUITE:
Number of rooms Average room size Number of beds Maximum number of persons Special Room type	06 19.2m2 01 King-size Bed 180cm x 205cm 02 Adults + Extra Bed for 01 Child Private Balcony + Jacuzzi Bathroom Luxury & Non-Smoking
PARADISE DELUXE:
Number of rooms Average room size Number of beds Maximum number of persons Special Room type	16 18.2m2 01 Queen-size Bed 165cm x 205cm 02 Adults + Extra Bed for 01 Child Private Balcony Deluxe & Non-Smoking
PARADISE SUPERIOR:
Number of rooms Average room size Number of beds Maximum number of persons Special Room type	12 16.2m2 02 Single Beds 95cm x 205cm 02 Adults + Extra Bed for 01 Child NON Private Balcony Superior & Non-Smoking
SERVICES ON BOARD
Reception 24 - hour security    Safe deposit box at reception Luggage store facility IDD phone at the reception	Boutique Library Conference & meeting facilities Doctor on call Dial-up internet at the reception

FACILITIES & SERVICES
· Cruise Itinerary and Program
· In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
· Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
· Luxury en-suite Bathroom
· Hairdryer and slippers
· Bathrobe (Suites only)
· In-house Telephone and Internet
· Mini-Bar (Suites only)
· Dining Room, Bar and Sundeck
· Full-board Meals (Asian & International Buffets)
· Cabin Service (Snack Meals)
· Wine and Cigar Selection
· Kayaking, Swimming and Snorkeling Equipment (subject to availability)
· Cooking Demonstration (bad weather only)
· Beauty Services and Massage
· Tai Chi Session
· Souvenir and Amenities Sales
· Entertainment Activities and Happy Hour
· Movie Nights, Board Games and Squid Fishing
· Meeting Facilities and Equipment (charter only)
· Special Theme Cruises (charter only)
· Special Leisure Activities (charter only)
· Safety Facilities and First-Aid Equipment
· English-speaking local crew and foreign

SEMINAR & SPECIAL EVENTS Upon Request
Meeting & Conference
Fashion Show
Product Launching
Traditional or Modern Live Music
Traditional or Modern Dance
Wedding
Birthday / Wedding Anniversary
Beach Party

SEMINAR & CONFERENCE FACILITIES
Overhead Projector/ Screen
Laptop/ Computer
DVD/ VCD
Microphone
Wireless Microphone/ Stationery

Day 1: Hanoi-Indochina Sails Halong Cruise (Lunch, Dinner)
We depart from the capital at 8 :10am for Halong Bay approximately three hours away. En route we have a short stop at the Sao Do center run for and by handicapped children for short break. Upon arrival at Halong Bay 12:00pm
12:15: Transfer by tender to the Indochina Sails boat – enjoy Welcome Drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin cruise.
13:00: Lunch - deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu. Massage service is available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise.
14.30: Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.
15.15: Transfer back to the boat and sail for approximately 45 minutes to our second destination - the Bat Cave area.
16.15: Arrive at the Bat Cave area. There are two programs to choose from at this time. One option is a 40 minute kayaking program to the nearby Bat Cave and lagoon and surrounding waters. Kayaking is $20. per person unless already booked as part of your package. Water is supplied. The second option is to visit the largest floating fishing village in Halong Bay. We will travel to the village on the tender and tour the village for approximately 20 minutes.
18:30: Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight.
19:00: Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.
20:30: Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximatel
9:15: board games and playing cards are available, join squid fishing from the boat with our crew, massage services are available. Also at this time we offer, when possible - depending on weather conditions, an excursion to a nearby squid fishing boat. We travel by tender and you will be able to board the squid boat and see how the local fishermen catch squid and other fish, the excursion lasts about 45 minutes.
21:00 - 23:00:  Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded).
23.00:  End of program for day one

Day 2: Indochina Sails Halong Cruise – Hanoi (Brunch)
6:45: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
7:00: Arrive at the Surprise Cave area, there is a small fishing village here. Relax onboard. You may join Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck at 7:00, duraion about 30 minutes.
8:00: Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up the 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour on foot for approximately 45 minutes.
9:00: Upon return to the boat take time to freshen up and please check-out of cabins. Please leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier.
9:30: Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after breakfast.
10:00: Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room and enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
10:45:  Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
11:00:  Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation. Arrive Hanoi at 4.00pm. The Trip Ends at your hotel or transfer to airport (Upon request!).

Peak season surcharge:
+ 25% on Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12 and Lunar New Year’s Eve.

Children Policy:
- Child under 05 years old: free of charge (sharing cabin with parents without extra Bed)
- Child from 05 to under 12 years old: 75 % adult`s cost (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed)
- Child over 12 years old: 100% adult`s cost (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed)

Trip Included:
- Shuttle Bus transfer from hotel in Hanoi-Halong Bay-Hanoi. Round Trip pick up from your hotel.
- Accommodation on Board: Private Cabin with seaview window, hot water, western toilet style & Air-Conditioner like 5 star hotel in the sea!
- Meals on Board: 1 Lunch + 1 Dinner + 1 Brunch with fresh sea food, Vietnamese food, Asian & International food.
- English/French Speaking Guide on Board
- Welcome Drink on Board (soft drink, tea or coffee)
- Insurance on Board
- Tai Chi Exercise in the morning
- Entrance Fees & Sightseeing tickets
- Visiting Caves & Fishing Villages.
- All taxes & services charge

Trip Excluded:
- Visa Arrangements
- Pre-post accommodation in Hanoi
- Visa Arrangements
- Beauty Spa Services and Massage
- Beverages and Tobacco
- Tips and other Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Kayaking: on request

Price of 2Days/1Night trip:

Number in Group	Validity until 30th of September 2013 Price per person in US$ in party of
	1	2-3	4-6	7-10	11-15	16-20	Single Supplement
Superior	275	170	165	160	155	150	85
Deluxe	315	195	190	185	Request	Request	100
Suite	355	215	210	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
President Suite	445	255	250	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Charter	4,570 (Maximum 30 Persons/ship)

Number in Group	Validity from 01st of October 2013 until 30th of April 2013 Price per person in US$ in party of
	1	2-3	4-6	7-10	11-15	16-20	Single Supplement
Superior	325	195	190	185	180	175	110
Deluxe	365	235	230	225	Request	Request	130
Suite	455	265	250	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
President Suite	585	345	335	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Charter	4,950 (Maximum 30 Persons/ship)

3 DAYS/ 2 NIGHTS

DAY 1
12.00 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina
12.15 – 12.30 Transfer to cruise ship
12.30 Welcome Cocktail – cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins
12.45 Depart to Halong Bay – cruise and program commence
13.00 – 14.30 Serving Fusion Asian Lunch buffet
15.00 Arrive at Cua Van floating fishing Village. One of the largest floating villages in the bay – rowing around the village by local rowing boats – captures the daily life of the local fisherman.
16:00 Back to cruise ship – Continue cruise through Halong Bay
16:30 Enjoy the cooking demonstration and discover the Vietnamese cuisine.
17.00 – 18.00 Arrive at Tung Sau (pearl farm) Area – find out a full cycle of how the pearls are created or swimming, kayaking, enjoying massage service
19.00 – 20.30 Elegant dinner with five courses set menu 1
21.00 – 23.00 Relax at leisure. Evening Activities – enjoy Movie Night, Board Games, or Beauty Spa services

DAY 2
06.30 Tai Chi session on Sundeck
07.00 – 08.00 International Breakfast Buffet
08.15 Transfer to Paradise Explorer – depart to Cat Ba Island
10.00 – 11.00 Arrive at Viet Hai Jetty – take bicycle trip through untouched forests and wildlife
11.30 – 12.30 Enjoy village scenery, trekking in the core of Cat Ba National Forest    
13.00 – 13.30 Return to Paradise Explorer - Vietnamese Set Lunch menu on day boat
14.00 Depart from Viet Hai Jetty – continue cruise through Halong Bay
14.30 – 16.00 Arrive at Dark Cave and Light Cave Area – relaxing, swimming or snorkeling
17.30 Arrive at stay overnight area
19.00 – 20.30 Five Courses set menu 2
21.00 – 23.00 Evening Activities – enjoy Movie Night, Board Games or Beauty Spa services

DAY 3
06.30 Tai Chi session on Sundeck
06.00 – 08.00 Morning Activities – swimming or kayaking, beauty spa services
07.00 – 09.00 International Breakfast Buffet
08.00 – 09.00 Surprise Cave (Hang Sung Sot) – explore most famous grotto in the entire Halong bay
09.30 Check-out cabins and settle bills
10.45 Arrive at Tuan Chau Island & Disembark
Cruise and program ends

Price of 3Days/2Nights trip:

From Jan. to Apr. & From Oct. to Dec. 2013

Cabin Category	2 persons	4 persons	Single Supplement	Charter
Deluxe with window	343	338	+243	9,588
Deluxe with Balcony	375	365	+243
Suite	483	473	+358

From May to Sept. 2013

Cabin Category	2 persons	4 persons	Single Supplement	Charter
Deluxe with window	308	303	+174	8,959
Deluxe with Balcony	340	335	+174
Suite	448	438	+284

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
+ Asian Lunch and Dinner
+ International Breakfast Buffet
+ Kayaking (subject to availability)
+ Snorkel Equipment (subject to availability)
+ Meeting Facilities and Equipment (charter only)
+ Tai Chi Session
+ Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges

EXCLUDES:
+ Beauty Spa Services and Massage
+ Beverages and Tobacco
+ Tips and other Personal Expenses
+ Round trip transfer hotel - Halong Bay – hotel @ USD180 per private car OR USD35 per person for bus sharing.
+ All other services not clearly mentioned above


NOTE
+ Child 5 – 12 years old in shared cabin USD165 (shared with max. 2 adults)
+ Peak season surcharge 25% for checking-in on any of these days:
+ Lunar New Year (To be specified)
+ National Day (Sept. 2nd)
+ Christmas (Dec. 24th)
+ New Year`s Eve (Dec. 31st)
+ Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change upon weather and operating conditions

Price of 2Days/1Night trip:

From Jan. to Apr. & From Oct. to Dec. 2013

Cabin Category	2 persons	4 persons	Single Supplement	Charter
Deluxe with window	195	190	+139	4,851
Deluxe with Balcony	215	210	+169
Suite	267	262	+209

From May to Sept. 2013

Cabin Category	2 persons	4 persons	Single Supplement	Charter
Deluxe with window	175	170	+105	4,505
Deluxe with Balcony	189	183	+125
Suite	239	235	+159

Price of 3Days/2Nights trip:

From Jan. to Apr. & From Oct. to Dec. 2013

Cabin Category	2 persons	4 persons	Single Supplement	Charter
Deluxe with window	343	338	+243	9,588
Deluxe with Balcony	375	365	+243
Suite	483	473	+358

From May to Sept. 2013

Cabin Category	2 persons	4 persons	Single Supplement	Charter
Deluxe with window	308	303	+174	8,959
Deluxe with Balcony	340	335	+174
Suite	448	438	+284