THE CRUISE INFORMATION:

Calypso - A legendary cruiser

The myth of Calypso has been inspirited into the Calypso Cruiser. “Glamour” and “Grandeur” are best to characterize Calypso. The cruiser features 12 luxury cabins, all finely equipped, and exposed to the widest view of the Bay; a restaurant features a feast for the senses; and a panoramic sundeck allowing different activities with the beauty of Halong Bay as backdrop.

Brief Boat Specifications

Built: 2009
Design concept: traditional wooden style
Length: 33m / Width: 8m / Height: 9m
Deck 1: 8 cabins and kitchen
Dec k 2: 4 cabins + Bar and restaurant
Average cabin size: 12.5 sqm
Sundeck: Tanning chairs, wooden bar
Cabins Facilities: comfort bedding, Air-con, Private Bath, bar, and rustic rattan furnishings
Generator: 4.500KVA / Cruising speed: 8 nautical knots per hour
Crew: 12

The Cabins - confining fine bedding

Sized from 12.5sqm, all Calypso cabins are selectively equipped to confine fine bedding, and are well recognized with expansive windows to be exposed to the widest views of the bay. Acknowledging the views are constantly changing, the bathroom is also widely exposed to the views to ensure every moment of yours counts.

Dining - Featuring a feast for the senses

The Calypso restaurant offers freshly-caught delicious seafood and other specialties to celebrate the fullest enjoyment of your sail-away. Fine cuisine mingles with friendly staffs, calm water, X-breeze and stunning view of thousands of islets around for a truly unforgettable experience.

Sundeck - No better elsewhere

There’s properly no better else in the world, as the views from the Sundeck are breath-taking, panoramic and constant-changing. The Sundeck offers ideal space and atmosphere to enjoy sunbath, to socialize, to snap great pictures of Halong Bay, to sip a refreshing cocktail while gazing at the rock formations reflected in the crystal clear water of the bay, or just simply lazing as the sun starts to set.

Activities - Enriching the body and the soul

Swimming, snorkeling and kayaking in the crystal waters of Halong Bay are integral experience during your time with Calypso.
Regular events like guest’s birthdays, honeymoon celebrations, Halloween, National days, Christmas, New Year and like such are well attended to ensure your fullest enjoyment and excitement during your valuable time onboard.

HIGHTLIGHTS:

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DETAILED ITINERARY.

08h00 – 08h30       P/u at hotel. 3.5hr drive to Halong Bay
12h00 – 12h30       Embark on Calypso Cruiser, followed by a cruise briefing
13h00 – 15h30       Savor a delicious lunch as Calypso Cruiser goes deep into Halong Bay, passing Fighting cock rock,
Dog Rock and Incense Burner, to name a few
15h30 – 17h30       Visit Amazing Cave. Kayak the hidden parts of the Bay
17h30 – 19h00       Swimming, photo shooting or just relaxing at dawn
19h00                       Enjoy dinner. Partying, fishing or just lazing. O/N on board.

07h00 – 08h00          Have breakfast on boat
08h30 – 09h00          Transfer to day boat for a cruise to Lan Ha Bay

OPTION 1: Rock-climbing with Western instructors
10h15 – 12h30           Rock Climb on Moody’s Beach (option kayaking)
13h00 – 14h00           Lunch and transfer to Thap Ngiem (Hai Pai Beach)
14h15 – 16h30          Rock Climb on Hai Pai Beach (option kayaking)

OPTION 2: Relaxing & kayaking
Have the whole day relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Van Boi beach, Ba Cat beach, and leisure
kayak around the Lan Ha Bay.

16h30 – 17h00 Cruise back to Calypso Cruiser.
19h00 Enjoy dinner. Partying, fishing or just lazing. O/n on board

06h00 – 07h00           Early swimming, excising or photo hunting
07h00 – 11h00           Having breakfast at sunrise. Cruising through Drum cave, Man’s Head Islet, Van Gia fishing village and then leisurely back to harbor
Disembark Calypso Cruiser at around 11.00am
12h00 – 16h30           Drive back to Hanoi and trip ends at your hotel at around 4.30pm

PACKAGE COST:

Connecting family rooms are available on request. No bus: – USD 10 (2 ways)

Rates are in USD per person, based on twin shared cabin, valid from 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2012

INCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v  Meals as mentioned (Lunch / Dinner / Breakfast)

v  Accommodation on board (on twin /double basis)

v  Pick-up and transfer by A/C vehicle

v  English speaking tour guide

v  Entrance fees

v  Kayaking

v  Welcome drink, fresh fruit

EXCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v  International airfares & airport taxes

v  Travel insurance.

v  Pre/post trip arrangement

v  Visa and visa arrangement

v  Travel insurance

v  Meals not indicated

v  Other personal expenses

v  Tips and gratuities

v  Extra drinks

v  Bank charge (for payment by credit card)

CHILDREN POLICY:

v  Children under 6 years old are FOC, sharing room with parents. (Baby cot on request: Free).

v  Children from 6 to 11 years old are charged 75%, sharing room with parents

WHAT TO BRING:

v  Sun block.

v  Camera + Film.

v  Insect repellent.

v  Original Passport.

v  A wide brimmed hat.

v  Swimming costume.

v  Sun glasses.

NOTE:

v  Itinerary is subject to change upon weather conditions and operating conditions, with or without prior notice.

v  Registration is required (at least 2 day in advance) with your full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number and the expiration date of your stay in Vietnam.

v  Valid passport is required upon check-in on board.