HALONG VIOLET CRUISE (2 nights - 1 night or 3 nights - 2 nights)

Entertain lavishly in a 43 sqm suite offering elegant Indochina 1930 decor featuring warm, exotic woods, fabrics and hand painted walls &ceiling. Exclusive amenities include plush king bedroom with private balcony & Jacuzzi on upper deck.

From: $ 358

Highlights

04 Violet Suites: Dragon, Phoenix, Moon and Cloud

• Personal butler • Private balcony

• LCD TV and DVD player • Linen bedding

• Jacuzzi tub • Glass standing shower

• Air - conditioner • Mini bar

• In house phone • Wardrobe

• Deluxe amenities • Cotton bath robe

Large, gracious balcony allows streams of light into an airy 36 sqm room featuring elegant furnishings and rich decor. Meticulous attention to detail is reflected in a plush king bed and Italian marble bath featuring walk-in shower and bath tub with LCD TV & DVD.

02 Violet Deluxe: Mountain & Water. Both on main deck with:

• Personal butler • Private balcony

• LCD TV and DVD player • Linen bedding

• Jacuzzi tub • Glass standing shower

• Air - conditioner • Mini bar

• In house phone • Wardrobe

• Deluxe amenities • Cotton bath robe

Activities:

Beach visit: Opportunity to get to a beach, swimming or hike up for a nice bay view

Fishing village visit: Visit the floating village in the afternoon with exciting way of life

Grotto visit: Visit nice cave with amazing stalactite and stalagmite

Sunrise Tai Chi: Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi class, - weather permitting - on the open-air sundeck.

Upon request:

Kayaking: Explore the bay’s uninhabited islands and sea caverns in our imported Canadian Seaward kayaks.

Cooking classes: Learn more about the ingredients and techniques used to create mouth watering Vietnamese dishes.

Wine tasting: Indulge yourself while sampling fine wines from our extensive selection.

Wedding parties: Celebrate in style, specially designed itinerary for the ideal place to say “I do”.

Dinning & Entertainment

Enjoy reading on sundeck lounge chairs with the light breeze and spectacular bay view, relax at our cozy bar for a glass of champagne while having an opportunity talking to our friendly staff or listening to romantic background music.

A pleasant ambiance, attentive staff and great views make our restaurant the perfect place to sample the exotic delights of Vietnamese cuisine. Guests can look forward to lavish international brunch, casual, sit-down lunches of Vietnamese dishes, and formal dinners with delectable cuisine.

Public Areas:

Enjoy day-catch seafood or Vietnamese fusion cuisine in a spacious boutique dining room, indulge yourself with glass of champagne watching the sunset over bay or just relax with gentle pampering in Violet spa after exercise in the Violet gym. Halong Violet is the ideal place for honeymooners, small family or couples of friends who want to discover an exotic areas while still enjoy the elegant comfort.

Events;

Upon request!

Excite with team building activities, enjoy theme night party on a beautiful beach or uniquely experience dinner inside a grotto while watching a fashion show or a modern jazz band on board...Cruise Halong offers more opportunities for our guests to combine the World Heritage visit with local cultural activities in its unique way.

Itinerary 2Days/1Night

Day 1: Hanoi – Violet Halong Cruise (Lunch, Dinner)

We depart from the Hanoi capital at 8 :30 am for Halong Bay approximately three hours away. En route we have a short stop at the Sao Dao center run for and by handicapped children for short break. Upon arrival at Halong Bay we will be met by captain and cruisers and transferred to Ginger Cruise .Welcome on board of Halong Violet Cruise and set sail through bay while lunch is served. Passage into the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons’ teeth. Opportunity to visit beautiful limestone grotto, go swimming or sunbathing. Enjoy cocktails while watching sunset and later unwind at Violet restaurant. If weather permits, a short night cruise could bring you a nice discovery of the sea life by night.

08.30-13.00: Pick up by private car at your hotel about 8.30am. Spend 3 hours sight seeing country Vietnam on the way to Halong city. Arrive at Violet Pier just before 12:00 noon.

12.30: Boarding Violet for departure. Welcome drink is served.

13.00 - 14.30: Lunch is served while cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay.

16.00: Trekking or swimming at Soi Sim Island.

17.15: Cruising to visit Hang Doi water tunnel with row boat.

18.30: Docking for overnight.

19.30: Dinner is served. Guests dancing with Violet Cruise staff's interaction. Accommodation and overnight on junk.

Day 2: Violet Halong Cruise - Hanoi (Brunch)

Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we have time for a morning Tai Chi exercise with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, a short trek to a nearby summit.

06.30: Sunrise Tai chi on sundeck. Coffee or tea is served.

08.00: Visit splendid Sung Sot grotto with a quick glimpse at the nearby fishing village.

09.00: Buffet breakfast while cruising back through Halong Bay to the pier.

10.00: Luggage pulls out. Clear all bills.

11.00: Arrive at the pier. Time to say Goodbye. Transfer back to Hanoi. 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:

- Accommodation on Board: Private Cabin with sea view 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:

- Round trip transfers from hotel - Halong Bay - Hanoi by a private car @ USD140 per car OR by sharing bus @ USD40 per person.

- Beauty Spa Services and Massage

- Beverages and Tobacco

- Tips and other Personal Expenses

- All other services not clearly mentioned above

- Kayaking: on request

Itinerary 3Days/2Nights

Day 1: Hanoi - Violet Halong Cruise (Lunch, Dinner)

We depart from the Hanoi capital at 8:30am 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 we will be met by captain and cruisers and transferred to Violet Cruise .Welcome on board of Halong Violet and set sail through bay while lunch is served. Passage into the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons’ teeth. Opportunity to visit beautiful limestone grotto, go swimming or sunbathing. Enjoy cocktails while watching sunset and later unwind at Violet restaurant. If weather permits, a short night cruise could bring you a nice discovery of the sea life by night.

08.30 - 13.00: Pick up by private car at your hotel about 8.30am. Spend 3 hours sight seeing country Vietnam on the way to Halong city. Arrive at Violet Pier just before 12.00 noon.

12.30: Boarding Violet Cruise for departure. Welcome drink is served.

13.00 - 14.30: Lunch is served while cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay.

16.00: Trekking or swimming at Soi Sim Island.

17.15: Cruising to visit Hang Doi water tunnel with row boat.

18.30: Docking for overnight.

19.30: Dinner is served. Guests dancing with Ginger staff's interaction. Accommodation and overnight on junk.

Day 2: Full Day Cruising (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, transfer with a small private crew to our day-trip boat to cruise to the bay’s most untouched areas. Enjoy swimming in deliciously cool, emerald-green water; basking on quiet beaches; and exploring tunnels and caves cut into the rock. Soak up the vibrant atmosphere as we cruise around fishing villages, or take in things at your own pace in a kayak. Lunch will be served on board by your private chef before you return to the Violet Cruise for the night.

Day 3: Violet Halong Cruise - Hanoi (Brunch)

Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we have time for a morning Tai Chi exercise with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, a short trek to a nearby summit.

06.30: Sunrise Tai chi on sundeck. Coffee or tea is served.

08.00: Visit splendid Sung Sot grotto with a quick glimpse at the nearby fishing village.

09.00: Buffet breakfast while cruising back through Halong Bay to the pier.

10.00: Luggage pulls out. Clear all bills.

11.00: Arrive at the pier. Time to say Goodbye. Transfer back to Hanoi. 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:

- Accommodation on Board: Private Cabin with sea view window, hot water, western toilet style & Air-Conditioner like 5 star hotel in the sea!

- Meals on Board: 1 Breakfast + 2 Lunches + 2 Dinners + 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.

- Kayaking activity to explore tunnel caves.

- All taxes & services charge

Trip Excluded:

- Round trip transfers from hotel - Halong Bay - Hanoi by a private car @ USD180 per car OR by sharing bus @ USD40 per person.

- Beauty Spa Services and Massage

- Beverages and Tobacco

- Tips and other Personal Expenses

- All other services not clearly mentioned above

Prices

Price of 2Days/1Night trip:

Number in Group	Validity until 30th April 2014 Price per person in US$ in party of
Number in Group	1	2-3	4-6	8	Single Supplement
Violet Deluxe	546	358	348	N/A	160
Violet Suite	642	434	414	N/A	210

Price of 3Days/2Nights trip:

Number in Group	Validity until 30th of September 2014 Price per person in US$ in party of
Number in Group	1	2-3	4-6	8	Single Supplement
Violet Deluxe	789	512	502	N/A	270
Violet Suite	942	606	596	N/A	330
Charter	6,428 (Maximum 12 Persons/ship)