Cruise Description
Luxury Halong Cruises updated the latest news for Halong Bay Cruise.
Halong bay will have special services of the luxury cruise – Halong Violet Cruise
It was just launched yesterday 12th November 2009, . Halong Violet will welcome its first clietns on Nov 15th 20098 as schedule. The newest five star junk - the Halong Violet - will be fitted out in the 1930’s "Indochine" style. It will feature a boutique dinning room, library & lounge, Spa & Gym and 6 individual theme cabins with marble bathroom, jacuzzi & balcony.
The junk will also cruise its own way away from the crowd to untouched areas of the bay with a longer overnight cruises.
Follow up the success of its sisters Halong Ginger and Halong Jasmine, The Halong Violet will be the special services that Cruise Halong can offers. It will be the completed part of their Luxury Cruise Collection on the bay..

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 Violet, 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 Violet’s golden sails arcing elegantly against the skyline before splashing down for a swim,or recline o­n Violet’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 Violet’s extravagant evening meal.
Accommodation: Violet 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 Halong Violet cruise for Sunset and Dinner.
Evening, Relax and stay on Violet Cruise.
Accommodation: Violet 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