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Apricot Cruise Halong Bay
There are 2 Apricot Cruises (one cruise with 10 cabins, another with 13 cabins) with beautiful cabins to ensure intimate privacy and comfort for all guests. Welcome to Halong Apricot Cruise! Have a fantastic Halong tour on elegant Halong Apricot Cruise. The warm hospitality with superior service bring the best memories about Halong Discovery cruising blue water of Halong Bay. Apricot Cruise aims to deliver an unparalleled experience for guests, with an authentic Vietnamese feel within the neoclassical design and a boutique allure with our bespoke services. Take the opportunity to relax and explore a beautiful country, while you enjoy great accommodations at an exceptional value.
The management are committed in provide continuous training and development opportunities towards their career to the local Vietnamese crew which in return the crew provides excellent hospitality services which above our guest expectation. The Culture Traditional architecture yet the modern of The Apricot Cruises bring you the cultural experience of the local Vietnamese during your trip. Upon arrival, the guest will be escort and guide to the ship by the cruise manager and team of crew on a traditional costume of Vietnam.
Departure Port: Tuan Chau Island, Ha Long, Quang Ninh.
Built: 2012 No. of cabin: 13 cabins.
PRICE per person in USD:
| ROOM TYPE | 2 Days 1 Night | 3 Days 2 Nights |
| Deluxe Cabin | ||
| Triple Cabin |
Booking policy
- More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
- From 30 to 7 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rates
- From 6 to 3 days prior to check in: 50% of total rates.
- Less than 3 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
- No-Show: 100% of total rates.
- Cancellation notice must be in written form and send to us via email. Refund will be processed between 5-7 business days.
- Check in on board: 12:10pm
- Check out: 11:35am
- Return Hanoi: 2:30pm
- The FOC rate for children under 5 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. Only 1 (one) child under 5 years old traveling with two (2) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin.
- Children from 5-11 will pay extra charge 75% of adult rate.
- Children 12 and above must pay full fare as adult.
- Peak season surcharge: Surcharge $50/adult and $40/child for Gala dinner applies if guests stay on board on December 24th and/or December 31st 2022 and Lunar New Year 2023
- Shuttle bus: $40/ adult and $30/ child round trip. Pick up point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House
- On the second day you will travel on day boat and do not have access to mother boat and your cabin until later in the afternoon.
- Transfer from Hanoi to Cruise Pier and back
- Airfares, and Hotel Accommodation
- Visa to Vietnam
- Beauty Spa Services and Massage
- Beverages and Tobacco
- Tax, tips and other Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Surcharge for New Year, Christmas
- Taxes & Service Charges
- Welcome Cocktail
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
- Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
- Luxury en-suite Bathroom
- Meals on board during cruise program
- International Breakfast Buffet
- Tai Chi Session
- Cooking Class
- Insurance
Itinerary
DAY 1: HANOI - HALONG BAY
7:45 - 8:30: Our guide will meet you at your hotel. The shuttle bus or private car pick up.
Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta.
12:00 – 12:30 Arriving Tuan Chau Marina .Welcome aboard the cruise . Meet the captain, crew and join us for welcome drink as we tell you about life onboard.
12:30: Check in your cabin . Time to refresh.
13:00: Served a delectable lunch while cruising ahead to Ha Long Bay
14:00: Explore the Surprising Cave – the most beautiful cave in Ha long Bay. It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.
15:30 visit the Titop Island – swimming Climbing up to the Top of the Island – take the best view of Halong Bay
Continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way
18:00: Enjoy the Sunset Party on sundeck (free wine & fresh fruits).
9:00 Dinner is served.
20:00 Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around, karaoke singing...
DAY 2: HALONG BAY - HANOI
6:30 – 6:45 Do Tai Chi class or a photo hunt
7:00 Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Zone.
8:00 Kayaking to explore around the area or visit a floating house and learn about the daily life of the local fishermen who live there.
9:00 We board the cruise again .Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in luggage store .
10:00 Join in the Cooking Class , teaching you how to make our specifically (Spring rolls) before an early lunch is served .
11: 30 – 12:00 Disembark at the harbor, Tuan Chau Marina.
16:00 Arrival back at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quater
DAY 1: HANOI - HALONG BAY
7:45 - 8:30: Our guide will meet you at your hotel. The shuttle bus or private car pick up.
Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta.
12:00 – 12:30 Arriving Tuan Chau Marina .Welcome aboard the cruise . Meet the captain, crew and join us for welcome drink as we tell you about life onboard.
12:30: Check in your cabin . Time to refresh.
13:00: Served a delectable lunch while cruising ahead to Ha Long Bay
14:00: Explore the Surprising Cave – the most beautiful cave in Ha long Bay. It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.
15:30 visit the Titop Island – swimming Climbing up to the Top of the Island – take the best view of Halong Bay
Continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way
18:00: Enjoy the Sunset Party on sundeck (free wine & fresh fruits).
9:00 Dinner is served.
20:00 Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around, karaoke singing...
DAY 2: HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY - KAYAKING
Start your day with Taichi exercises or a photo hunt.
07h00: Breakfast, coffee and tea and served while cruising ahead to Lan Ha Bay.
Transfer to smaller boat to explore Lan Ha Bay
Afternoon Activities:
Passing many beautiful islets on the bay: Head man's face islet, Saddle horse islet, Fairy lake, drum cave, Virgin cave...
• Explore the Du Cave (Hang Dù) by kayak. Swimming and relaxing at the Dong Tien area ( Hồ Động Tiên ) , a pristine natural cave lapped by the turquoise water .
Lunch is served on board.
• Visit a floating Pearl Farm Village and learn the technique for making high quality pearls.
If the weather permits, we continue cruising to a remote beach for swimming.
Return to your cruise, take time to refresh and relax, joining in our Sunset Party (free wine & fresh fruits)
Evening Relaxing:
Take an opportunity to refresh and then join friends for pre-dinner drink in the bar
Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.
Overnight on board
DAY 3: HALONG BAY - HANOI
6:30 – 6:45 Do Tai Chi class or a photo hunt
7:00 Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Zone.
8:00 Kayaking to explore around the area or visit a floating house and learn about the daily life of the local fishermen who live there.
9:00 We board the cruise again .Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in luggage store .
10:00 Join in the Cooking Class , teaching you how to make our specifically (Spring rolls) before an early lunch is served .
11: 30 – 12:00 Disembark at the harbor, Tuan Chau Marina.
16:00 Arrival back at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quater
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