Gray Line III cruise
Company: Gray Line cruise
Type: Midrange , Private
Destinations:
Vietnam
Different from the traditions of bus excursions and sightseeing tours of the corporation, the Gray Line Halong has set sails for the overnight junk on the sea, with various size from 1 to 14 deluxe cabins. Each cruise featured by a unique kind of activities, inclusive of original sea routes, visits to fishing villages or Pearl farms, and spontaneously friendly meetings with the local communities. After five years of operation, the Gray Line Halong now is a leading safe and sound cruise , which explore the centrally protected area of Halong Bay with large grottoes into one trip and frequently extend their activities off the beaten tracks on the sea, aiming to ensure the top leisure for travelers. In pursuit of key values, Gray Line Halong is family-focused offering a wide range of cabins that fits families, couples and small-sized groups.
Among hundreds of cruises in Halong Bay, you have much difficulty finding a boat that can accommodate a family or group of 8 and beautifully cruising in your own way. Gray Line three-cabin boat, well known as Gray Line Family Cruise was born as the best solution…
On your own cruise, you can enjoy sounds of your children’s laughter in eating times easily, naturally and effortlessly, and do not worry to troubling others around. You can also give passionate kisses to your soul mate right at private terrace of your suite cabin that offers three sides of sea on upper deck. It will be a pleasant feeling in your Halong Bay.
Cruising on your charter boat, you won’t hesitate to spend extra time on being lazy on beach or stop for a while to enjoy the sights around. No one bothers and you are totally free in controlling your time on the bay. You have the right to pursue of freedom and privacy with Gray Line!
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Destination: Halong Bay
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong (L – D)
| 7.45 - 8.15 | Picked clients up by our English-speaking tour guide at hotels at Hanoi Old Quarter, if using Gray Line shuttle bus service |
| 12.15 | Embark and enjoy seasonal tea at Gray Line lobby, Tuan Chau Marina, Quang Ninh |
| 12.30 | Get on Gray Line cruise by private pier, and welcome drink is available, following Cruise manager’s briefing. Check-in reserved cabins and have a rest! |
| 13.30 | Enjoy set-menu lunch. By local flavors, it vitally helps to recuperate after a 4-hour-car drive. In the meantime, Gray Line goes ahead to the Bay’s center. Free to relax on sundeck after lunch. While the light of afternoon decreases slightly, hundreds of islands with different shares definitely amaze you by its natural beauty. What Gray Line makes your trip different is not the sights of Halong, but the line that you are on. Best to watch unparalleled sceneries of Halong in slow motion. |
| 15:00 | Explore Me Cung (Maze) cave. The non-crowned cave locates on a remote island, which is rare in cave-lake seascape. Climb up several rugged stone stairs to admire the miracle of stalactites in a very complex structure, then gradually to the west overlooking a great lake considered as a royal garden surrounding by natural mountain walls, seemingly isolated on the bay. Its water looks blue all year round and breathtaking from high above. Moreover, values of nature and archeology of the cave as well as the life of local ancient people in thousand years ago will be revealed by tour guide. |
| 15.40 | By tender, visit Titop Island. Free choice of activities: sunbathing, swimming and especially conquering the peak of the biggest island in Halong named of a Russian space hero and taking panoramic photos of Halong bay in dusk |
| 17:30 | Go back Gray Line boat for relaxation. Enjoy a free mini sunset party with seasonal fruits and snacks. Should order Halong-styled cocktail in buy-one-get-one-free promotion and save your memorable sunset moments. Best time to have unforgettable photos also! |
| 18.30 | Have fun in cooking class on the sundeck. Gray Line’s chef shows you how to make Spring Roll - an authentic specialty, which is voted for World's 50 best foods by CNN. Then you could do it yourself and taste it right after to see how well your skill. |
| 19.30 | A sophisticated dinner that gives you an appetite will be dedicatedly served in romantic ambience, especially with BBQ fresh seafood and a variety of foods. |
| 21:00 | Free choice of evening activities: watching film; playing board, guitar and card games; going fishing squid on tender. Enjoy squid cooked after fishing if you are lucky! |
| 22:00 | Overnight at the quietest sleeping area, End of the first day in Halong |
Day 2: Halong - Hanoi (B - L)
| Awaken you (on desire) at dawn for morning exercise with body warm up, Tai Chi Quan… on sundeck or enjoy beautiful spectacles that a blazing sunrise breaks the clouds of the island on the bay! | |
| 07.30 | Have a light breakfast at Gray Line restaurant |
| 08.30 | Arrive at Luon Cave. You will discover the area’s tranquility by kayaking – an indispensable water activity in Halong, for those who love challenging themselves or sitting on bamboo boat, for those who love being gentle and sophisticated, to admire breathtaking scenes. Centrally, the activity offers the serenity of escape, particularly in the early morning. From a distance, few small junks drift off under the sunrise slowly. What cool and poetic moment! |
| 09.30 | Come back the cruise. Time to check out your cabin, but not the end. Gray Line runs on another route back to the marina that offers amazing pictures of Mother Nature showing full of typical islets in Halong Bay. It must be a big part of your journey. Let us enjoy! |
| 11:00 | Farewell lunch is deliciously served at restaurant and say ‘’goodbye’’ to Gray Line’s crew, who serve you during the trip. |
| 11:45 | Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina. Relax at Gray Line reception room. Go back to Hanoi. End of services. Reaching Hanoi is about from 16.00-16.30 in normal traffic condition. |
Important Notes
Price includes
- 1 night in the private cabin with the private bath at Gray Line
- English speaking guide on board
- Entrance fees and visits
- Meals on board (2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 light breakfast)
- Cooking lessons
- Kayak
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
- 2 bottles of mineral water at the cabin each day
- Fresh fruit at the cabin every day
- Onboard insurance, tax, service charges
Prices excludes
- Bus transfers Ha Noi-Ha Long-Ha Noi
- Drinks, tips and personal expenses.
- Snorkeling / Diving (according to demand)
- Congress package (according to the request)
- Wedding package (according to the request)
- Accommodation in Viet Hai village (according to demand)
Remarks
- Itinerary and cruise schedule can be changed according to weather conditions. Swimming or kayaking can be canceled due to bad weather. Unused services are not subject to reimbursement.
- Meals on board are mixed: Vietnamese, seafood and international. Clients must notify special dietary preferences, allergies or personal dietary needs at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date.
- Prior registration is required with surname, first name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required when registering on board. Otherwise, boarding must be refused by the port authority.
Supplement of 30 USD / person for Christmas and New Year.
Policies for the child
- Free for a child under 6 if sharing a cabin with parents (cot is free).
- Child between 6 and 11 sharing a cabin with 2 adults: 70 USD for the mattress / night
- Child between 6 and 11 sharing a private cabin: 75% of the cabin price.
Destination: Halong Bay
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong (L – D)
| 7.45 - 8.15 | Picked clients up by our English-speaking tour guide at hotels at Hanoi Old Quarter, if using Gray Line shuttle bus service |
| 12.15 | Embark and enjoy seasonal tea at Gray Line lobby, Tuan Chau Marina, Quang Ninh |
| 12.30 | Get on Gray Line cruise by private pier, and welcome drink is available, following Cruise manager’s briefing. Check-in reserved cabins and have a rest! |
| 13.30 | Enjoy set-menu lunch. By local flavors, it vitally helps to recuperate after a 4-hour-car drive. In the meantime, Gray Line goes ahead to the Bay’s center. Free to relax on sundeck after lunch. While the light of afternoon decreases slightly, hundreds of islands with different shares definitely amaze you by its natural beauty. What Gray Line makes your trip different is not the sights of Halong, but the line that you are on. Best to watch unparalleled sceneries of Halong in slow motion. |
| 15:00 | Explore Me Cung (Maze) cave. The non-crowned cave locates on a remote island, which is rare in cave-lake seascape. Climb up several rugged stone stairs to admire the miracle of stalactites in a very complex structure, then gradually to the west overlooking a great lake considered as a royal garden surrounding by natural mountain walls, seemingly isolated on the bay. Its water looks blue all year round and breathtaking from high above. Moreover, values of nature and archeology of the cave as well as the life of local ancient people in thousand years ago will be revealed by tour guide. |
| 15.40 | By tender, visit Titop Island. Free choice of activities: sunbathing, swimming and especially conquering the peak of the biggest island in Halong named of a Russian space hero and taking panoramic photos of Halong bay in dusk |
| 17:30 | Go back Gray Line boat for relaxation. Enjoy a free mini sunset party with seasonal fruits and snacks. Should order Halong-styled cocktail in buy-one-get-one-free promotion and save your memorable sunset moments. Best time to have unforgettable photos also! |
| 18.30 | Have fun in cooking class on the sundeck. Gray Line’s chef shows you how to make Spring Roll - an authentic specialty, which is voted for World's 50 best foods by CNN. Then you could do it yourself and taste it right after to see how well your skill. |
| 19.30 | A sophisticated dinner that gives you an appetite will be dedicatedly served in romantic ambience, especially with BBQ fresh seafood and a variety of foods. |
| 21:00 | Free choice of evening activities: watching film; playing board, guitar and card games; going fishing squid on tender. Enjoy squid cooked after fishing if you are lucky! |
| 22:00 | Overnight at the quietest sleeping area, End of the first day in Halong |
Day 2: Halong Bay (B - L - D)
| 06.30 | Awaken you (on desire) at dawn for morning exercise with body warm up, Tai Chi Quan… on sundeck or being ready your camera while Dawn breaks over the sea. |
| 07.30 | Have a light breakfast with coffee, tea and bakeries at Gray Line restaurant |
| 08:30-16:00 | Our sightseeing boat (without cabin) will take you to little-known parts of Halong. You will join in three main activities flexibly: 1, Much time to go kayaking in Trong (Drum) cave area of the Bay freely. Entirely unleash expectation of those who are passionate about kayaking. Swimming, sunbathing, relaxing…on small private beaches also make you love Halong more. 2, Discover Ho Dong Tien (Fairy Lake) cave – one of the symbols of Halong Bay. The cave looks rich in values of geology, geomorphology and formation history of Halong Bay, in which there have been many environmental ecology courses being held and frequent visits to international specialists for researching and finding out the truth in many legends about this wonderful cave. 3, Visit Pearl farm and know more about how to make real pearls from nature creatures in Halong. |
| 16:30 | You might be tired with full of beautiful moments and experience. Time to get back Gray Line Cruise and recharge your energy |
| 17.30 | Relax and enjoy sunset with free fresh fruits on sundeck. The buy-one-get-one-free promotion will be run one more time. Do not miss it. |
| 18.30 | Join in cooking show on sundeck. Learn how to make fresh or fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce |
| 19.30 | The second fabulous BBQ dinner impresses you while mellow sounds of sea and music come together |
| 21:00 | Enjoy your late night on Halong Bay by drinking, playing games, going fishing and relaxing in your own way |
| 22.00 | End of the second day with a sound sleep in peace of the natural heritage site |
Day 3: Halong - Hanoi (B - L)
| 06.30 | Awaken you (on desire) at dawn for morning exercise with body warm up, Tai Chi Quan… on sundeck or enjoy beautiful spectacles that a blazing sunrise breaks the clouds of the island on the bay! |
| 07.30 | Have a light breakfast at Gray Line restaurant |
| 08.30 | Arrive at Luon Cave. You will discover the area’s tranquility by kayaking – an indispensable water activity in Halong, for those who love challenging themselves or sitting on bamboo boat, for those who love being gentle and sophisticated, to admire breathtaking scenes. Centrally, the activity offers the serenity of escape, particularly in the early morning. From a distance, few small junks drift off under the sunrise slowly. What cool and poetic moment! |
| 09.30 | Come back the cruise. Time to check out your cabin, but not the end. Gray Line runs on another route back to the marina that offers amazing pictures of Mother Nature showing full of typical islets in Halong Bay. It must be a big part of your journey. Let us enjoy! |
| 11:00 | Farewell lunch is deliciously served at restaurant and say ‘’goodbye’’ to Gray Line’s crew, who serve you during the trip. |
| 11:45 | Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina. Relax at Gray Line reception room. Go back to Hanoi. End of services. Reaching Hanoi is about from 16.00-16.30 in normal traffic condition. |
Important Notes
Price includes
- 2 nights in the private cabin with the private bath at Gray Line
- Private boat for the second day
- English speaking guide on board
- Entrance fees and visits
- Meals on board (3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 light lunches)
- Cooking lessons
- Kayak
- Bike
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
- 2 bottles of mineral water at the cabin each day
- Fresh fruit at the cabin every day
- Onboard insurance, tax, service charges
Price excludes
- Bus transfers Ha Noi-Ha Long-Ha Noi
- Drinks, tips and personal expenses.
- Snorkeling / Diving (according to demand)
- Congress package (according to the request)
- Wedding package (according to the request)
- Accommodation in Viet Hai village (according to demand)
Remarks
- Itinerary and cruise schedule can be changed according to weather conditions. Swimming or kayaking can be canceled due to bad weather. Unused services are not subject to reimbursement.
- Meals on board are mixed: Vietnamese, seafood and international. Clients must notify special dietary preferences, allergies or personal dietary needs at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date.
- Prior registration is required with surname, first name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required when registering on board. Otherwise, boarding must be refused by the port authority.
- Supplement of 30 USD / person for Christmas and New Year.
Policies for the child
- Free for a child under 6 if sharing a cabin with parents (cot is free).
- Child between 6 and 11 sharing a cabin with 2 adults: 70 USD for the mattress / night
- Child between 6 and 11 sharing a private cabin: 75% of the cabin price.
By the autumn of 2018, the Gray Line Halong has expanded to several vessels, each featured by specific characters and comfort. To match the needs of family trips, a small boat with a few cabins to minimize the number of guests is compulsory, where the team can provide most deluxe services in the most friendly and personalized ambience.
FACILITIES AND CONCEPT
With three en suite cabins, maximum eight clients (i.e. five, six adults and two kids, or less!), the three-cabin Gray Line Cruise focuses on providing topmost customized services and privacy to small families, honeymoon couples, or just a group of close friends.
The small cruise has two decks, with comfortable cabins, restaurant, very delicious foods, and a wide deck for sunbath. Minimalism is the main idea of the designers, so that the guests don’t need to spend much “deluxe” price for a Deluxe holiday.
SERVICES AND SEA ROUTE
With a small number of guests, the crew hopes to provide each person with the most indulgent leisure time, when privacy and flexibility mean treasure. You can request a route of your own, avoiding all crowded venues, or just demand the crew to anchor anywhere and relax with swim time or sunbath.
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