Cruise Description

Officially open o­n 18 December 2007, our four star junk will set the standard for services and amenities o­n the bay. Fitted out in the 1930's Indochine style, the Halong jasmine will feature 22 spacious cabin, restaurant, lounge and two special jasmine Suites with their own jacuzzi & balcony for uninterrupted views of the bay.
Enjoy the intimacy of a small party within the space of Halong Bay’s largest cruise junk. A lengthy 55 meters from bow to stern and measuring an impressive 11 meters wide, Halong Jasmine can accommodate 80 passengers at any o­ne time across four luxurious decks, with an overnight capacity of 48. The attention to detail and quality of design is apparent in every inch of this newly-built junk, artfully marrying space, rich 1930s Indochina-style wooden décor and exquisite ornamentation throughout its air-conditioned bedrooms, restaurant, bars and communal spaces.
Whether you want to throw a party o­n the sundeck, enjoy an intimate candle-lit dinner in the jasmine restaurant, or just find a quiet nook or cranny to relax and unwind, Cruise Halong ’s jasmine junk is the perfect way to enjoy the bay.

Facilities

RATE: Our rate is quoted in US dollars/cabin for 2 persons

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Hanoi - Halong Bay cruise
Leave Hanoi at 8:30am (on request by either private car or shuttle bus). Arriving at the jetty around 12:30pm.
Enjoya warm welcome aboard the Halong Jasmine, and sit back and drink in the spectacular vista during our passage into this magical bay. Once lunch has been served and taste buds and tummies thoroughly satisfied,
we weigh anchor near a secluded beach. Take a short trek to a nearby summit to enjoy the panoramic view of the bay with Jasmine’s golden sails arcing elegantly against the skyline before splashing down for a swim,or recline o­n Jasmine’s wicker sun loungers o­n our expensive wooden sundeck. Later that afternoon, we visit a local fishing village where you have the opportunity to interact with some of the more colorful locals who have lived and fished in the bay for almost three generations. At sunset, slip into a kayak or board a bamboo row boat to explore water tunnels and discover pristine coral reef in a scenic
lagoon setting. o­nce back o­n board the ship, watch the shimmering sun slip down the sky as you sip expertly-blended cocktails as an aperitif for Jasmine’s extravagant evening meal.
Accommodation: Jasmine Cruise
Meal: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2 - Halong Bay cruise
After breakfast, transfer with a private crew and a support boat to our day-trip cruise to the bay’s most untouched areas for kayaking.
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 prepared by a private chef and served o­n board. Late afternoon return to the Ginger Cruise for Sunset and Dinner.
Evening, Relax and stay on Jasmine Cruise.
Accommodation: Jasmine Cruise
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 3 - Halong Bay cruise - Hanoi
Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi exercise with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, visit beautiful limestone grotto then back to the boat for a final glimpse of the Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock. Car is awaiting for you there and transfer you back to your hotel or residence in Hanoi (on request ).
Meals: Brunch