Overview
The one and ONLY Halong Bay Cruise where you get to spend one night on a Paradise Island in the middle of Halong Bay, Cat Ba National Park! This unique party cruise is aimed at young people (18-45) wanting to party the night away, have fun and try a bunch of amazing activities in one of the most incredible settings in the world!
Step aboard a magnificent 5-star cruise boasting outdoor jacuzzis for soaking under the stars, a water trampoline for relaxing in the bay, a gourmet restaurant, and a bar stocked to your heart’s content! Spend the day sailing around Halong Bay stopping off for a swim, to kayak or explore caves.
Then, the icing on the cake, disembark the cruise boat onto your own private Paradise Island in the middle of this incredible UNESCO World Heritage scenery! Relax on a private sandy beach, swim in the pool, enjoy a delicious barbecue cooked by a top-class Vietnamese chef followed by a bonfire beach party underneath the stars!
This is the adventure of a lifetime on a unique paradise island where you will make friends and memories that you’ll cherish forever!
Itinerary – 3 Days, 2 Nights
Day 1: Hanoi to Halong Bay
- 8:00 – 08:30: Pick up from Hanoi Old Quarter
- 12:15 – 12:30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbour, the gateway to Halong Bay.
- 12:30 – 12:45: Transfer to the 5* Oasis cruise ship where you’ll enjoy a tasty welcome drink before checking into your cabin.
- 13:00 – 14:30: Enjoy a delicious lunch in the ship’s dining area.
- 15:30-17:00: The cruise will take you to Halong Bay’s most tranquil area, away from the crowds. Here you’ll be able to somersault, backflip, swim or kayak in the deep blue sea! To top off, there is also a giant trampoline for relaxing in and several outdoor jacuzzis dotted around the cruise. Take your pick!
- 17:15-18:45: The Sunset party begins offering Happy Hour deals on cocktails and other drinks.
- 19:00-20:00: Enjoy an amazing meal prepared by the best chef in Ha Long Bay in the cruise dining area. Fresh local seafood is the specialty!
- 21:00 onwards: Join the legendary night-life activities such as playing games, dancing to the DJ or enjoying cocktails in the jacuzzi.
- 01.45am: Last orders is called at 1:45am – so be sure to top your glasses up at that time!.
Day 2: Paradise Island
- 6:45 – 7:45: Rise and shine! Don’t miss out on the incredible Halong Bay sunrise whilst enjoying a delicious breakfast on deck.
- 8:40 – 9:20: Check out of your cabin.
- 9.30 – 11.30: The speedboat will pick you up from the cruise ship and take you to Van Boi Beach for sightseeing, boat jumping and swimming. (Note: during the wintertime or during cold weather, we may visit a floating fishing village instead.)
- 11.30 – 11.50: Get back on the speed boat and be whisked away to The One Island Escape – the last exclusive island in Cat Ba National Park! (Note: In case of bad weather, instead of transferring you immediately to the island, we’ll send you to Gia Luan Harbour first until it is safe to resume your journey to the island.)
- 12.00 – 13.00: Welcome to Paradise Island! Grab a welcome drink and get ready to enjoy the chef’s special island lunch!
- 13.00 – 13.30: Head to your room to drop your bags, it’s time to chill and relax with the island vibes!
- 14.00 – 15.30: Free time to explore the amazing private island! You can make the most of your time on the island with the following beach activities: volleyball, frisbee, billiards, swimming, SUP (stand up paddle boarding).
- 15.30 – 16.30: Adventure calls! Rain or shine, nothing stops us from having fun! Option 1: If it’s good weather for sailing, you will visit Thung Cave by small boat. Option 2: If the waves are too high for sailing, you can go on an easy trek with the English speaking tour guide in Ghenh Tu Do.
- 16.30 – 17.30: Take a break to relax and recharge before the evening’s antics begin!
- 17.30 – 18.30: Sunset chill. Lounge on the beach, sip a drink, and catch the sunset.
- 19.00 – 20.30: Barbecue Beach Bash! The chefs will put on a show with a beachside BBQ – an unforgettable island dinner.
- 20.30 until late: Bonfire Beach Party! Gather around the bonfire for an epic island party under the stars.
Day 3: Island – Back to Hanoi
- 7.00 – 8.30: Enjoy breakfast on the island.
- 9.30 – 10.30: Check out of your room.
- 11.30 -11.45: Board the transfer boat an head back to Tran Chau Harbour.
- 12.30 – 12.45: Get picked up by bus from Tran Chau Harbour to Got Ferry Station. From Got Ferry station, you will travel be picked up by bus and head back to Hanoi Old Quarter. (Note: Due to heavy traffic in this area, you may need to wait for the bus for about 1 hour).
- 16.00 – 17.00: Arrive back in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Important: The itinerary may change due to weather conditions and traffic.
Accommodation
On this tour you will spend one night on our cruise boat and one night on the private island in Halong Bay.
Rooms on the boat
The rooms on the boat are luxury cabins that are shared between 2-3 passengers max. This means if you are a solo traveller, you will be paired with other travellers on the boat to share a room. We will always try to match you with someone of the same sex. If you prefer, you can also book a private cabin as a solo traveller. If you are a couple or group of 2-3 friends, you can, of course, request to be in the same room together. See examples of the rooms on the boat below:
Rooms on the island
The rooms on the island are wooden bungalows shared between two or three people. If you are a solo traveller, you will share with other travellers. (We will match you with someone of the same sex.) If you prefer, you can also book a private room as a solo traveller.
Friends who want to share
If you are a group of friends who wish to share, please request this at the time of booking by writing it in the ‘additional information’ box.
Solo travellers
If you are travelling alone you will share a room with other travellers on the boat and on the island. If you want a private room you can pay extra. The cost is an extra $70 US for a private room on the boat and an extra $40 US for a private room on the island. Total extra = $110 US.
Food
The cuisine served is Vietnamese-Western fusion food cooked freshly by a top-class chef. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. If you have a specific diet or an allergy please inform us at the time of booking and we will try to cater for you.
Guide
English speaking local Vietnamese guides and staff.
What’s Included
INCLUDED:
- Accommodation on Oasis Bay Party Cruise Ship
- Accommodation on Paradise Island
- All meals during the tour
- English-speaking tour guide
- Transport to and from Hanoi
- All activities and equipment on board
- All entrance fees
NOT INCLUDED:
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
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