SIC TOUR - CODE: TC13
Cruise Name: Ambassador Signature Halong Cruise
HIGHLIGHTS
✔ The most spacious luxury overnight cruise in Halong Bay
✔ Luxury cabins with private balcony and a well-appointed en-suite bath
✔ Explore Ha Long and Lan Ha bay by kayak, visit caves and take a bicycle trip to Viet Hai village
✔ Savor a premium Michelin-standard dinner and enjoy a live music on the sundeck
DAY 1: HA NOI – LAN HA BAY (LUNCH & DINNER)
07.45 – 8.30: Our bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi to Halong International Cruise Port, Halong City
11:00 Check in & Registration
Ambassador’s Lounge (1st Floor, Terminal – Halong International Cruise Port, Bai Chay Ward, Halong City).
11:45 Transfer to Ambassador Signature Cruise, Lan Ha Bay
Passengers are transferred to Ambassador Signature Cruise (in Gia Luan Pier) by speedboat.
12:30 Welcome Briefing
A short welcome briefing will be held at the Piano Lounge or at the restaurant.
12:45 Lunch Buffet at the Restaurant
Savor a delicious lunch whilst enjoying the majestic views of Lan Ha Bay’s islands and islets.
15:00 Visit Viet Hai Village
Cycle around the village, visit fish lakes, bee houses, ancient houses, or experience fish foot massage.
15:30 Free time on board
Enjoy an afternoon tea, relax on the sundeck, or indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment.
17:30 Cooking Class & Happy Hour
at the Piano Lounge or on the Sundeck.
19:00 Michelin Dinner on the Sundeck
Savor a premium Michelin-standard dinner on the sundeck (depends on weather conditions) whilst being serenaded with live band music (the band is off on Mondays).
(Dress code: formal/semi formal/smart casual)
21:00 Live Music by Filipino Band
After dinner, indulge in drinks* and enjoy live music (except Monday), or experience night squid fishing.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – CAT BA ISLAND (BREAKFAST-LUNCH-DINNER)
6:00 Morning Tai Chi Session
Start your day with a Taichi session on the sundeck or at the Piano Lounge (depending on weather conditions).
6:30 Light Breakfast
Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, and freshly baked pastries.
7:00 Free time on board
Free time for relaxation on the cruise
8:30 Full Breakfast at the Restaurant
Enjoy a full breakfast at the restaurant while the boat is cruising.
9:15 Transfer to Cat Ba Island
Passengers are transferred to Cat Ba Island by bus.
10:00 Visit Trung Trang Cave
One of the largest caves in Cat Ba Biosphere Reserve, which features thousands of stalactites in various shapes, offering unique geological and ecological values.
11:00 Visit Cat Ba National Park
A World Heritage Site designated as a biosphere reserve in Northern Vietnam, which acts as the home to a diverse and valuable ecosystem of flora and fauna.
13:00 Lunch
Enjoy lunch on Cat Ba Island.
14:00 Visit local market
Explore a local market on Cat Ba Island.
15:30 Transfer back to the cruise
Passengers are transferred back to Gia Luan Pier and get on Ambassador Signature Cruise by speedboat.
17:30 Cooking Class & Happy Hour
at the Piano Lounge or on the Sundeck.
19:00 Michelin Dinner on the Sundeck
Savor a premium Michelin-standard dinner on the sundeck (depends on weather conditions) whilst being serenaded with live band music (the band is off on Mondays).
(Dress code: formal/semi formal/smart casual)
21:00 Live Music by Filipino Band
After dinner, indulge in drinks* and enjoy live music (except Monday), or experience night squid fishing.
DAY 3: LAN HA BAY – HANOI (BREAKFAST & BRUNCH)
6:00 Morning Tai Chi Session
Start your day with a Taichi session on the sundeck or at the Piano Lounge (depending on weather conditions).
6:30 Light Breakfast
Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, and freshly baked pastries.
7:00 Visit Dark and Bright Cave
Enjoy a serene bamboo boat ride to admire the cave's interior.
8:30 Full Breakfast at the Restaurant
Enjoy a full breakfast at the restaurant while the boat is cruising.
9:30 Check-out
Bill settlement and check-out at the reception at the first deck.
10:15 Transfer to Ambassador Lounge
After disembarking from Ambassador Signature Cruise, passengers will be transferred to Halong International Cruise Port by speedboat.
12:00 – 15:00 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.
HOME SWEET HOME
Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- Shuttle bus/ Luxury Limousine Transportation round trip
- English Speaking Guide from Hanoi and on board
- Entrance and Sightseeing fees
- 2 nights at luxury cabin/suite with en-suite bathroom, air conditioning aboard Ambassador Signature Cruise
- Two bottles of water in cabin daily
- Welcome drinks, Canapes
- Meals are mentioned on program (B: Breakfast, Br: Brunch, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Bamboo boat rowing
- Cooking class, Taichi session
- Onboard insurance, tax, and service charges
- All flights with tax
- Travel Insurance
- Hotel, Visa arrangements
- Early check in or late check out
- Drinks and Beverages
- Kayaking
- TIPPING for local guide, cruise team, tour manager and driver (compulsory): 8-10 USD/ pax/ day
- All other services are not mentioned on Inclusions
CHILD POLICY
✔ Child under 2 years old: 30USD/child
✔ Child 2 - under 5 years old: 30 USD/child
✔ Child 5 - under 12 years old: 95 USD/child
✔ Child 12 years old and above: charged as adult's rate
✔ Extra bed: 24 USD/ extra bed, maximum 1 extra bed
✔ Standards for children sharing cabin with adults:
- Maximum 02 children under 12 years old sharing the same cabin with 02 adults;
- Maximum 01 child over 12 years old and 01 child under 12 years old sharing cabin with 02 adults.
HOLIDAY SURCHARGE
✔ Christmas Dec 24, New Year Dec 31, including gala dinner: 50 USD/adult
✔ Lunar New Year (29/12 - 03/01 Lunar Calendar): 28 USD/adult
✔ Reunification Day 30 April, International Labor Day May 1, National Day Sep 2, Hung King Commemoration Day: 28 USD/adult
Holiday surcharge policy for children:
✔ Child under 2 years old: charged 50% of the adult rate
✔ Child 2 - under 5 years old: charged 75% of the adult rate
✔ Childr 5 - under 12 years old: charged 85% of the adult rate
✔ Children from 12 years old and above: charged as adults
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. Schedule and activities:
- Depending on cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available at the restaurant/Piano Lounge areas, however, Internet connectivity may be intermittently interrupted due to the geographical condition of the bay.
* Additional charges
- The program may be subject to change depending on weather conditions or specific tides without announcing to visitors in advance.
- Time in the schedule is only relative. The specific time will be announced by our tour guide on the day of departure.
- All activities are included in the program. Guests can choose to relax themselves and enjoy the scenery on board, without having to fully participate in activities above.
2. Menu and meals:
- The trip with full meals on board.
- The menu on board is daily standard for all visitors. If there are personal requirements such as diet, vegetarian … Please advise us when booking the tour or tour guide in advance. After embarking, it is no longer changeable due to the stock limit condition. Identifications and personal belongings should be brought.
3. Things to bring:
- Original passport / ID card (required for check-in)/ Birth certificate (for people without ID card)
- Cash.
- Camera.
- Waterproof bag for smartphone
- Personal wares: Sunglasses, hats, sun scream, sport shoes, casual wears.
Tour Map
This comprehensive map is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences.
