THE CRUISE INFORMATION:

Oriental Sails - Cruise for a lifetime experience.

Built in 2007 in ancient Vietnamese style, Oriental Sails features 16 deluxe cabins of traditional style combined with modern facilities and comfort. The junk boasts rattan & wooden furnishings, a multitude of windows for amazing views from the inside, and a panoramic sundeck allowing different activities with the beauty of Halong Bay as a backdrop.

Built: 2007
Design concept: oriental style
Length: 38m / Width: 8m / Height: 9m
Deck 1: 12 cabins and kitchen
Dec k 2: 4 cabins with connecting doors + Bar and restaurant
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 - Stylish romance at charm and comfort.

Committed to offer guests both charm and comfort, Oriental Sails cabins offer a range of facilities and an elegant ambiance
The cabins are designed and fitted international standards, featuring a rich wooden decor, with large windows from which to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Halong Bay. The comfortable bedding with luxuriant linens ensures you a restful sleep in style.
Cabin amenities: Air-conditioner, Mini – bar, Slippers, Bathroom amenities, Wardrobe, Private shower with hot water

Relaxation - You just can’t afford to miss it.

There is probably no better place than Halong Bay to de-stress and re-energize, thus Oriental Sails’ facilities and services are to bring you utmost relaxation.
The sundeck offers great space and atmosphere to enjoy sunbath, 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.
The widescreen serves you great clips of the Bay and movies of its old time
A wide range of regular events and parties are raising a part in your unforgettable cruising experience with Oriental Sails. 

Dining - It’s further than just dining.

The Oriental Sails’ restaurant offers freshly-caught delicious local seafood and other specialties. The restaurant setting, friendly staffs, calm water, X- breeze and stunning view of thousands of islets around all attend to serve you a terrific dining experience.

Activities - Dare or care to adventure.

A wide range of activities are planned during your cruising with Oriental Sails
Exploring the caves, kayaking through floating villages, swimming in the middle of nowhere, climbing stiff rocks rising out of breathtaking Lan Ha Bay, snapping photos of a lifetime, sunbathing on a pampered deck , to name but a few…
All contribute to make your visit a truly memorable one.

HIGHTLIGHTS:

Explore Halong Bay on Oriental Sails – a cruise vessel featuring 16 deluxe cabins furnished in classic Vietnamese style. This 2-day cruise into the legendary Halong Bay includes various activities that will indeed provide a truly unique experience. It’s all terrific!

DETAILED ITINERARY.

08h00 – 08h30: Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong Bay

12h00 – 12h30: Embark on Oriental Sails followed by cruise briefing

13h00 – 15h30: Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruise further along the limestone islands of Fighting Cock, Turtle Island …

15h30 – 17h30: Visit Amazing Cave(Sung Sot Cave) and kayak along the hidden parts of the bay

17h30 – 19h00: Go swimming, snap photos or just relax as the sun starts to set

19h00: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests or just laze around.

Overnight 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           Kayaking around Moody’s Beach area.
12h30 – 13h30           Lunch and transfer to Thap Ngiem (Hai Pai Beach)
13h45 – 15h30          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 the main boat.
19h00 Enjoy dinner. Overnight on board

06h00 – 07h00 Start your day with swimming, exercise or photo hunt

07h00 – 11h00 Have breakfast at sunrise. Cruise to Ba Hang Fishing Village, pass Dog Rock and Incense Burner, and then head back to the Harbor

Disembark Oriental Sails at around 11h00

12h00 – 16h30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30

PACKAGE COST:

Rates are in USD per person, based on twin shared cabin, valid from 1 Jan - 30 Sept 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.