Highlights
A sleek, modern ship fusing contemporary design with traditional Vietnamese motifs, Paradise Elegance presents a whole new way to cruise Halong Bay. With overnight cruises stopping at Halong Bay’s most enticing places like Ti Top Island and Cua Van floating village and two-night cruises offering the chance to go deeper into the region with visits to Lan Ha Bay, travellers will be greeted with endless opportunities for discovery. Reimagining luxury travel in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, the vessel’s 31 spacious cabins display large, picturesque terraces and balconies to watch the stunning scenery float by. Additionally, onboard services will leave guests spoilt for choice, with amenities including a piano bar, gourmet restaurant, butler service, day spa, and wellness center and onboard activities like high tea, cooking demonstrations, sunrise Tai Chi, or movie night under the stars! Managed by the dedicated and professional Paradise Group team, no request is too great and no detail too small, whether bringing the whole family along, celebrating a special moment, or organizing a private group event.
Details
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (L/D)
11h30 - Check-in at Paradise Suites Hotel - Tuan Chau Island
After arriving at Paradise Suites Hotel on Tuan Chau Island, you will be transferred to Paradise Elegance.
12h30 - Embark on Paradise Elegance
Once you have been transferred to Paradise Elegance, you will be checked-in and given a short briefing about your cruise while sipping your welcome drink at Le Marin Restaurant.
13h00 - Lunch at Le Marin Restaurant
Lunch will be served in Le Marin Restaurant while Paradise Elegance cruises toward Halong Bay. You will pass the famous Fighting Cocks Islet, and Thien Cung and Dau Go Caves.
14h45 - Visit Sung Sot Cave
Your second stop of the day is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, where you can take in the panoramic views across Halong Bay after visiting the cave. Alternatively, you can opt for an afternoon of pampering at Le Parfum Spa* or an afternoon tea in Le Piano Bar.
16h15 - Visit Tung Sau Pearl Farm or kayak*.
Your first excursion is a visit to Tung Sau Pearl Farm, an area in Halong Bay dedicated to growing pearls and practicing a handmade technique based on Vietnamese tradition and Japanese technology. This is also an ideal destination for kayaking. If this excursion doesn’t take your fancy, stay on board and treat yourself to a delicious afternoon tea.
18h00 - Cooking Demonstration and Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails*
At sunset, Paradise Elegance will anchor overnight at Coconut Tree Island. Watch a cooking demonstra- tion on the L’Odyssée Sundeck while enjoying Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails* at the bar.
19h30 - Dinner at Le Marin Restaurant
Savour a delicious dinner at Le Marin Restaurant, or choose a special spot anywhere else on board to dine. After dinner, indulge in drinks* and live music at Le Piano Bar**, squid fishing, a spa treatment at Le Parfum Spa* or movies in your cabin.
* Additional charge
** Please note that live music is not available on Mondays
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay (B/L/D)
This day is for 2 nights cruise only. Please skip it if you wish to book 1 night cruise.
06:30 Tai Chi on L'Odyssée Sundeck
Start your second day on the right way with a relaxing Tai Chi session on L'Odyssée Sundeck as the sun rises, followed by a light breakfast at Le Piano Bar.
07:45 Breakfast at Le Marin Restaurant
After your breakfast is served in Le Marin Restaurant; it’s the time to get ready for another exciting day exploring Halong Bay.
08:30 Transfer to the Paradise Explorer tender for excursions
Keep in mind to bring along your necessary accessories to make the most of Halong Bay excursions.
09:00 Visit Ti Tov Island
You will visit popular Ti Tov, where you can go swimming or hike to the top for another stunning panoramic view of the Bay.
10:30 Cruise to Trong Cave Area and Trinh Nu Cave
After visiting Ti Tov Island, your next stop will be Trong Cave in Bo Hon Island. Inside the cave, all visitors will be surprised by so many stalactites hung down from the ceiling. This is also an ideal destination for those who would like to kayak.
This day is for 2 nights cruise only. Please skip it if you wish to book 1 night cruise.
12:00 Lunch in the restaurant
After your morning excursions, re-energize yourself with a fresh and delicious lunch in the restaurant.
14:00 Take a trip to Cua Van Floating Village by bamboo boat or kayak*
Discover Cua Van Floating Village - the largest of the five remaining floating fishing villages in the Bay. You will be transported there by bamboo boats, rowed by locals. The more adventurous can opt to kayak*.
15:30 Return to Paradise Elegance
17:45 Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails* and Cooking Demonstration
The Paradise Elegance will once again anchor overnight at Coconut Tree Island. Watch the sunset over the Bay while enjoying music and Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails* at Le Piano Bar, followed by a cooking demonstration on the L'Odyssée Sundeck.
19:30 Second dinner aboard Paradise Elegance
Relish your last night on board with dinner at Le Marin Restaurant on L'Odyssée Sundeck or in your cabin. Once again, Le Piano Bar offers live music (except on Mondays) after dinner if you are not ready to call it a night. Alternatively, you can return to your cabin for a relaxing evening watching in-room movies.
* Additional charge
Day 3: Halong Depature (B)
06h30 - Tai Chi on L'Odyssée Sundeck
Watch the sunrise with a Tai Chi session on L’Odyssée Sundeck, followed by a light breakfast in Le Piano Bar.
07h30 - Soi Sim Island
You will visit popular Soi Sim Island, where you can go swimming or hike to the top for another stunning, panoramic view of the Bay.
08h30 - Breakfast Buffet at Le Marin Restaurant
Back on board, a buffet breakfast will be served as we once again cruise past Thien Cung and Dau Go Caves and Fighting Cocks Islet before your bill settlement, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island.
10h30 - Disembark at the Tuan Chau Marina
After disembarking from Paradise Elegance, a light lunch at the Paradise Suites Hotel is served for guests booked on the Paradise shuttle bus.
12h00 - Return to Hanoi or next destination.
*Additional charges
Special Rates
Please contact us for the best rates.
Services included
+ 2-day or 3-day cruise itinerary and program of your choice
+ 1 night or 2 nights in luxury cabins/suites with en-suite bathroom, air conditioning
+ 1 breakfast / 1 lunch / 1 dinner for 1 night program
+ 2 breakfasts / 2 lunches / 2 dinners for 2 nights program
+ Complimentary regular tea and coffee on board
+ Two bottles of water in cabin daily
+ Cooking demonstration, Yoga/Tai Chi session
+ On-board insurance, taxes and service charges
+ Entrance and sightseeing fees
Services not included
+ Airfare & airport transfers
+ Visa arrangements
+ Kayak
+ Beauty spa services and massage
+ Beverages and tobacco
+ Tips and other expenses not mentioned in inclusions
Terms & Conditions
PAYMENTS
A deposit of 30% of the total booking is required within three days from the date of confirmation. The balance payment is due at 45 days prior to embarkation date. For bookings made less than 45 days, full payment is required. Bookings will be cancelled if payments are not received by the due date(s).
Payment can be made via bank transfer or credit cards. In addition to the total payable amount, credit card payments will incur a merchant fee of 2.5% for MasterCard and Visa, 3% for American Express. Any bank charges and merchant fees must be covered by the customer.
CANCELLATIONS
Confirmed bookings must be cancelled by the party leader in writing (by email) and this will only be effective once the written cancellation is confirmed by FantaSea Vietnam. Cancellation by the party leader will be subject to the following cancellation fees from the date the written cancellation is received:
+ more than 45 days prior to embarkation date - 10% of total cost
+ between 31 and 45 days prior to embarkation date - 25% of total cost
+ between 16 and 30 days prior to embarkation date - 50% of total cost
+ within 15 days prior to embarkation date or “no show” - 100% of total cost.
AMENDMENTS
Any amendments to confirmed bookings must be requested by the party leader in writing (by email). Whilst we will endeavor to assist, we cannot guarantee that requests will be met. If we can make the requested change, you will be provided with a quote detailing any additional costs, whether incurred due to your amendments, imposed by a Third-Party Travel Provider, or our amendment fees. In all cases, the following amendment fees shall apply:
+ If amendments are made more than 45 days prior to embarkation date: the first amendment is free of charge. From the second amendment: a charge of U$30 per amendment.
+ If amendments are made within 45 days prior to embarkation date: the above standard cancellation fees will apply, and full price will apply to new travel arrangements.
We will not charge any cancellation/amendment fees if it is due to a breach by us of any of our obligations or due to our fault; or if the Third-Party Travel Provider amends your booking through no fault of the customer.
