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Friday, November 22 2024
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Friday, November 22 2024
Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam
Being recognized twice by UNESCO as the world natural heritage, Halong Bay is one of ideal attractions that should be visited for any tourists intending to travel in Vietnam. Visiting Halong Bay, tourists can admire truly natural beauty created by hands of the Creator. Go sightseeing, swimming, kayaking, and paddling through many breathtaking seascapes of Halong such as Titop Island, Soi Sim Island, Sung Sot Cave, Vung Vieng fishing village, travelers will have an exceptional trip to experience Vietnam culture, seascapes and advanced services.
With an objective of offering tourists the most intimate cruise, Carina Cruise provides tourists more personalized services in comparison to other Halong Bay cruises. Carina Cruise is designed with a size which is large enough to make tourists feel comfortable and small enough to keep a cozy and intimate atmosphere. The size is an advantage of Carina Cruise because this makes the cruise easily access to other parts of Halong Bay which are less crowded and touristy. Besides, Carina Cruise is being known as a responsible travel among Halong Bay deluxe cruises. The cruise always takes care about serving tourists the best quality services without harming natural environment of the Bay.
Carina Cruise has 9 en-suite cabin with 5 deluxe cabins in the first (lower) deck and 4 deluxe premium in the second (upper) deck. All of these cabins are equipped with:
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Welcome drink on arrival Complimentary bottles of mineral water Individually controlled air conditioning En-suite luxury bathroom with shower cubicle Full bathroom amenities 2 complimentary bottles of water
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Electric shaver outlet (220 voltage) Fully stocked mini bar Safety deposit box In-house telephone (internal calls only) Wardrobe Hairdryer Window |
However, deluxe premium has better panoramic views with a French balcony. Besides, these rooms are additional feature complimentary fresh fruit platter, two cocktail drinks courtesy of Carina Cruise.
Service
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24-hour security Reception Safety box at reception IDD at reception Tender for sightseeing Doctor on call Rowing boat Observatory Gymnasium
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Theme cruise Newspaper and magazines Baby cot Bar & restaurant Laundry service Cabin service Turndown service and daily presents Massage & spa Boutique shop |
Activities
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Tai Chi in the morning Kayaking Fishing Snorkeling Wooden game Dinner in cave Cooking classes
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Tours of caves Tours of fishing floating village BBQ Beach Singing and dancing Swimming Dinner on the beach Movie nights Cycling |
After a 4-hour way from Hanoi to Halong, at noon (around 12.00), tourists will arrive at Tuan Chau Marina and then have a welcome cocktail and a relaxing lunch in the restaurant or on the outdoor dining area. In the afternoon, passengers can relax on the sundeck and enjoying stunning views of Halong Bay while the cruise is moving to Van Gia fishing village. When arriving this village, passengers will disembark and visit the village by kayaking or sitting in local bamboo boat. In this place, tourists will first-hand observe the daily activities of locals when living on the water, visit schools and pearl farms, and meet and chat with residents. Back to Halong Carina Cruise, tourists will have a sunset party with complementary fruits and wine. In the early evening, a dinner will be served indoor or outdoor restaurant (if the weather is in good condition). After having a gastronomic delight, passengers can freely do favorite activities onboard such as unwinding in bar in which there is a selection of books, magazines, and board games, watching movie on plasma TV, or going fishing at night.
Improving the focus of mind and the condition of body by practicing Tai Chi on the sundeck, then, tourists will be served a breakfast with tea or coffee. In the morning, the cruise will drop anchor at Surprising Cave for exploring the widest grotto in Halong Bay with thousands of stalagmites and stalactites. Returning to the cruise, tourists can enjoy a cooking demonstration by talented chefs who will teach tourists how to make spring rolls before an early lunch will be served. At 12.00 (noon), the cruise will bring tourists back to the shore and disembark from Carina Cruise Halong.
The price of this itinerary fluctuates from $170 to $220 depending on which types of cabin tourists want to book.
| Cabin Categories | No of Cabins | Double or twin cabin (per person in US$) | Single cabin (in US$) |
| Deluxe | 5 | 170 | 210 |
| Deluxe Premium | 4 | 180 | 220 |
Include
- Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
- All meals on board (02 lunches, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast)
- Complimentary 02 bottled mineral water inside the cabin
- Complimentary morning tea and coffee
- Welcome drink
- Tai Chi
- Cookery demonstration
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Kayaking
- Local rowing boat
- Shuttle bus (round trip)
- Fruits and local wine party
- Internet wifi on dining room
- Fishing equipment
- English speaking guide
- On board insurance and service charges
Exclude
- Beverages
- Tips and other personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
After a 4-hour way from Hanoi to Halong, at noon (around 12.00), tourists will arrive at Tuan Chau Marina and then have a welcome cocktail and a relaxing lunch in the restaurant or on the outdoor dining area. In the afternoon, passengers can relax on the sundeck and enjoying stunning views of Halong Bay while the cruise is moving to Van Gia fishing village. When arriving this village, passengers will disembark and visit the village by kayaking or sitting in local bamboo boat. In this place, tourists will first-hand observe the daily activities of locals when living on the water, visit schools and pearl farms, and meet and chat with residents. Back to Halong Carina Cruise, tourists will have a sunset party with complementary fruits and wine. In the early evening, a dinner will be served indoor or outdoor restaurant (if the weather is in good condition). After having a gastronomic delight, passengers can freely do favorite activities onboard such as unwinding in bar in which there is a selection of books, magazines, and board games, watching movie on plasma TV, or going fishing at night.
On the sundeck, early risers can strengthen body and mind with Tai Chi lesson and admire breathtaking beauty of the sunrise in Halong Bay in the early morning as well. After having a breakfast, passengers will be transferred to smaller boat to explore Day and Night cave and the pearl farm. In this place, tourists can enjoy kayaking, swimming in a pristine natural cave lapped by the turquoise water. At 12.00, lunch is served onboard.
In the afternoon, Carina Cruise will take passengers to Ba Trai Dao Islet (Three Peaks Islet). Tourists can sunbathe on one of natural secluded beaches with private, wild, and fresh air or go swimming or kayaking. When reaching Soi Sim Island, tourists can also snorkeling and swimming as well. At 5.00 pm, come back to the cruise for refreshing, later on, a delicious and nutritious dinner will be served onboard.
Improving the focus of mind and the condition of body by practicing Tai Chi on the sundeck, then, tourists will be served a breakfast with tea or coffee. In the morning, the cruise will drop anchor at Surprising Cave for exploring the widest grotto in Halong Bay with thousands of stalagmites and stalactites. Returning to the cruise, tourists can enjoy a cooking demonstration by talented chefs who will teach tourists how to make spring rolls before an early lunch will be served. At 12.00 (noon), the cruise will bring tourists back to the shore and disembark from Carina Cruise Halong.
With regard to the price, it is from $270 to $350. Take a look at below table for detailed information:
| Cabin Categories | No of Cabins | Double or twin cabin (per person in US$) | Single cabin (in US$ |
| Deluxe | 5 | 270 | 330 |
| Deluxe Premium | 4 | 290 | 350 |
Include
- Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
- All meals on board (03 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts)
- Complimentary 02 bottled mineral water inside the cabin
- Complimentary morning tea and coffee
- Welcome drink
- Tai Chi
- Cookery demonstration
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Kayaking
- Local rowing boat - Shuttle bus (round trip)
- Fruits and local wine party
- Internet Wifi on dining room
- Fishing equipment
- English speaking guide
On board insurance and service charges
Exclude
- Beverages
- Tips and other personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
Check-in/Check-out
The check-in and check-out time is often at noon (around 12.00). Normally, tourists will get on board at 12.00 – 12.30 and disembark at 12.00
Cancellation
Cancellation only becomes effective when sales office receives the information about cancellation in writing by email.
For individuals or groups of less than 6 passengers:
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Up to 7 days before date of arrival |
0% the total rate |
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Up to 3 days before date of arrival |
50% the total rate |
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Before 1 day/ no show |
100% the total rate |
For groups of more than 6 passengers:
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Up to 10 days before date of arrival |
0% the total rate |
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Up to 5 days before date of arrival |
50% the total rate |
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Later or no show |
100% the total rate |
For group of passenger whose charters the boat:
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Up to 30 days before date of arrival |
0% the total rate |
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Up to 15 days before date of arrival |
50% the total rate |
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Later or no show |
100% the total rate |
Children and extra beds
Children under 4 years old can freely share cabin with parent with no charge. For those from 5 – 9 years old, they will be charged 75% adult rates if using existing bed in the room. In addition, for whom over 9, they will be treated as adults.
Cards accepted
Carina Cruise in Halong accepts different methods to make the payment. In details, tourists can pay by cash or through credit cards (all major credit cards except from American Express), bank transfer, Western Union, or PayPal.
How safe is your boat?
The first and foremost priority of Carina Cruise is the utmost safety for passengers and staffs onboard. Therefore, Carina Cruise always strictly follows safety requirements which are implemented by Vietnamese and Local Government on cruises in Halong Bay. The cruise is daily performed maintenance checks to ensure the smooth running and safety.
In addition, all crew of Carina Cruise regularly take part in training in emergency procedure. Especially, captain is required by law to submit a daily report and complete list of passengers and cruise.
What should I bring onboard?
Carina Cruise Halong Bay advises that tourists should bring along with passport with valid visa and some cash in VND/USD for personal expenses. Besides, some other necessary items should be taken along are sun block or insect repellent, swimming suites, glasses, etc.
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