Orchid Cruise
Company: Pelican Cruises
Type: Luxury , Sharing, 14 cabins
Vietnam
Orchid Cruise are the leading of luxury cruises level in Ha Long Bay and consider as the brand new cruises in Ha Long Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay with the highest level of ship’s friendship environment and finest cruises to exceed your highest expectation about Ha Long Bay cruises. As the higher regulation of the local authority on board, we are the first cruise company that organized the cruise throughout Ha Long Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay with the most highlight of this beautiful and wild route. Joining with us, you absolutely have chance to discover untouched area with less travelled route which you can’t find at any other cruises
Orchid Cruises are the leading line in 5-star cruises in Ha Long Bay. We have BRAND NEW cruises in Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay with the highest level of customer service and an unbeatable relaxing environment that is sure to to exceed your highest expectations of any and all Ha Long Bay cruises. We were the first cruise company that organized this specific cruise through Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay, and we have the deepest knowledge and experience of cruising to all of the best features of this unforgettable cruise route! Joining us, Orchid Cruises, on our enchanting travel through beautiful Ha Long Bay will allow travelers to relax and discover untouched areas, rare specialized itineraries we provide our guests to experience less traveled routes that other cruises simply cannot offer to you. Orchid Cruises house 14 luxury cabins with an elite, professional crew that will provide you the best services during your travels in Ha Long!
Accommodation
| Suite with Balcony | Family Suite with balcony | Premium Suite with balcony | Family Premium Suite with balcony | Orchid Exclusive Suite |
| No of cabin: 8 cabins Capacity: 03 people Location: First floor Cabin size: 36 m2 Bed size: Double/Twin |
No of cabin: 4 cabins Capacity: 04 adults + 02 children under 12 years old Location: First floor Cabin size: 72 m2 Bed size: Double/Twin |
No of cabin: 4 cabins Capacity: 03 people Location: Second floor Cabin size: 36 m2 Bed size: Double/Twin |
No of cabin: 2 cabins Capacity: 04 adults + 02 children under 12 years old Location: Second floor Cabin size: 36 m2 Bed size: Double/Twin |
No of cabin: 2 cabins Capacity: 03 people Location: Second floor Cabin size: 45 m2 Bed size: Double/Twin |
Cabin Amenities (All cabin Types)
- Air – Conditioner
- Wardrobe
- Hair dryer
- Bath Linen
- En-Suite bathroom
- Toillet
- Mini bar
- Music Entertainment Wardrobe
- Complimentary mineral water
- Safety Box
- Lamp
- Life jacket
- Smoke detector and fire extinguisher
- Emergency hammer
- Slippers
Services & Facilities
- Reception(possibility to be called from cabin)
- 24 hour security
- Beauty spa services ( see the Menu)
- Conference & Meeting facilities
- Bar opened from 7.00AM until 11.00 PM in 3rd sundeck
- Theme party on request
- Limousine for pick up
- Newspapers and magazines
- Souvenir boutique
Onboard Activities
- Discovering amazing grotto & island
- Kayaking/ Swimming/ Sunbathing/ Bamboo boat
- Afternoon cooking lesson an with traditional dishes
- Sunset Party
- Oriental Tai Chi class early morning
- Happy Hour
- Squid fishing/fish fishing
- Movie/entertainment/board game available
Day 1: HANOI – HAI PHONG - LAN HA BAY - HALONG BAY (L, D)
| 09h10 | You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal – Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City where we arrive at around 11h30. The passengers have a chance to experience on longest and newest bridge in South East Asia area. You can take special tea at Orchid Cruise’s lounge by warm welcome. |
| 12h15 | Transfer by tender to the ORCHID CRUISE. |
| 12h30 | We welcome our guests onboard the ORCHID CRUISE and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. |
| 13h00 | ORCHID CRUISE proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Have International Buffet Lunch while passing via the islets of Con Vit area. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island - Thoi Quyt area - Coc Ngoi islet - through Gia Luan area where is belong to Cat Ba National Park |
| 14h15 | We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave. Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. The valley covers an area of approximately 300 hectares, has a depth of 10m to 30m and is around 15km in the middle of Cat Ba National Park. Trung Trang Cave measures 300m lengthwise through the mountains. The cave was carved by nature for more than 2000 years. The cave has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination. |
| 17h00 | Orchid Cruise gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau where is located in Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming |
| 17h45 | Returning ORCHID CRUISE, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu) |
| 19h30 | Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe Dinner Set Menu is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting |
| 21h30 | Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board. Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu) |
| 23h00 | End of Day One program |
Day 2: HALONG BAY – HANOI (B, Br)
| 06h15 | Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve the breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area where Ao Ech is situated. |
| 7h45 | You enjoy on your own for kayaking at Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay |
| 9h30 | Orchid Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out |
| 10h00 | Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch |
| 10h30 | Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crews team and have great fun with us! |
| 11h35 | We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark. We bid farewell at GOT ferry, this is the end of the program. |
| 14h00 | Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip |
Important Notes
Trip includes:
- VAT
- English speaking tour guide on boat
- All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries (02 lunches, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast)
- Kayaking, Cooking class, Tai chi exercise, Bamboo boat, Swimming (if the weather permits), Movies, Squid fishing, Music entertainment, satellite TV
- Sightseeing entrance fees
- Luxury cabin with A/C
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, fresh flower and fresh fruits basket, two bottle of mineral water in each cabin
Trip excludes:
- Airfare, visa arrangements
- Beauty Spa Services & Massage
- Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
- Surcharge for Xmas, New Year’s day & Lunar New Year’s day
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
Notes: Cruise itineraries and schedules are subject to change without pre notice depending of the weather and operating conditions.
Day 1: HANOI – HAIPHONG – LAN HA BAY (L, D)
| 09h10 | You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal – Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City where we arrive at around 11h30. The passengers have a chance to experience on longest and newest bridge in South East Asia area. You can take special tea at Orchid Cruise’s lounge by warm welcome. |
| 12h15 | Transfer by tender to the ORCHID CRUISE. |
| 12h30 | We welcome our guests onboard the ORCHID CRUISE and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. |
| 13h00 | ORCHID CRUISE proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Have International Buffet Lunch while passing via the islets of Con Vit area. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island - Thoi Quyt area - Coc Ngoi islet - through Gia Luan area where is belong to Cat Ba National Park |
| 14h15 | We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave. Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. The valley covers an area of approximately 300 hectares, has a depth of 10m to 30m and is around 15km in the middle of Cat Ba National Park. Trung Trang Cave measures 300m lengthwise through the mountains. The cave was carved by nature for more than 2000 years. The cave has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination. |
| 17h00 | Orchid Cruise gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau where is located in Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming |
| 17h45 | Returning ORCHID CRUISE, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu) |
| 19h30 | Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe Dinner Set Menu is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting |
| 21h30 | Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board. Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu) |
| 23h00 | End of Day One program |
Day 2: LAN HA BAY - HA LONG BAY (B, L, D)
| 6h15 | The day starts early onboard ORCHID CRUISE with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. The breakfast is served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape, then continue our journey. |
| 8h30 | Transfer to Orchid Day Boat to visit Viet Hai village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people. Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost). Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch served on day boat. |
| 13h30 | Visiting Lan Ha Bay, taking a free breeze at area with the path less visited. You will use your imagination to name any beautiful islands in Lan Ha Bay or get the interesting introduction of our professional tour guide on Orchid Day Boat |
| 15h00 | Return to ORCHID CRUISE. Enjoying swimming at the untouched area. Then, you will join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. Watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal |
| 19h30 | Deluxe Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting |
| 21h30 | Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board. Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu) |
| 23h00 | End of Day Two program |
Day 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI (B, Br)
| 06h15 | Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve the breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area where Ao Ech is situated. |
| 7h45 | You enjoy on your own to kayak at Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay |
| 9h30 | Orchid Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out |
| 10h00 | Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch |
| 10h30 | Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crews team and have great fun with us! |
| 11h35 | We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark. |
| We bid farewell at GOT ferry, this is the end of the program. | |
| 14h00 | Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip |
Important Notes
Trip includes:
- VAT
- English speaking tour guide on boat
- All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries (03 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts)
- Kayaking, Cooking class, Tai chi exercise, Bamboo boat, Swimming (if the weather permits, Movies, Squid fishing, Music entertainment, Satellite TV
- Sightseeing entrance fees
- Luxury cabin with A/C
- Day boat for exploring Viet Hai village, kayaking and tour guide
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, fresh flower and fresh fruits basket, two bottle of mineral water in each cabin
Trip excludes:
- Airfare, visa arrangements
- Beauty Spa Services & Massage
- Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
- Surcharge for Xmas, New Year’s day & Lunar New Year’s day
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
Notes: Cruise itineraries and schedules are subject to change without pre notice depending of the weather and operating conditions.
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Specifications |
Orchid |
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Building materials |
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Operated since |
Oct 20, 2016 |
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Length |
54 m |
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Width |
11 m |
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Height |
11 m |
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Depth |
NA |
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Dining Room |
Yes |
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Bar/ Sundeck |
Yes |
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Massage cabin |
Yes |
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Crew |
20 |
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Number of cabin |
14 cabins with full ocean view and private balcony |
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Port location |
Dinh Vu port, Hai Phong city |
CHILDREN POLICY
- Only 01 children on 01 room are considered exemptions when sharing room and bed with 02 (two) adults.
- Free of charge for children under 05 sharing bed and room with parents
- Children from 5 to 12 years old sharing room and bed with parents, 75% of adult price (no family policy applies for Family Suite Balcony and Family Premium Suite Balcony)
- Two children under the age of 12 sleep in a separate room, 75% of the price of 1 adult per child
- Children 12 and older, charged as adults.
CANCELLATION POLICY
| Duration before departure date |
GIT >= 6 cabins | FIT < 6 cabins | Charter cruise |
| More than 90 days | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| From 60 to 90 days | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| From 30 to 59 days | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| From 15 to 29 days | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Less than 15 days or No - Show |
0% | 0% | 0% |
Destination: Hai Phong, Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay
Destination: Hai Phong, Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay














