Halong Viola Cruise

(The cruise with 16 cabins)

Visit: Bai Tu Long Bay

Super 8.7/10 - Score from 41 Traveller reviews

Rates in Low season ( Months: 5,6,7,8, 9)

2 days: from ^us $155 /person

3 days: from ^us $260 /person

Rates in High season ( Months: 10,11,12,1,2,3,4 )

2 days: from ^us $165 /person

3 days: from ^us $270 /person

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LÀM THẾ NÀO ĐỂ ĐẶT MỘT CABIN VÀ CÁC LƯU Ý QUAN TRỌNG. BẤM VÀO ĐÂY !

Please Note: Low season(Months:5,6,7,8,9) – High Season(Months: 10,11,12,1,2,3,4)

Rates in “High Season” are normally higher than “Low Season” ( Rates from some luxury cruises only).

How to book cabin(s):(1) Choose your “Cabin Types” -> (2) “Number of persons” -> (3) “Check” -> (4) ” Next”

Transfer: You might also have to pay the fees for transfers if you book on some 5 stars cruises(rate from us $ 30/person for 2 ways: Hanoi <=> Cruise harbor @ Transfers might be FREE that depends on promotion dates.).

# Superior cruises & some Deluxe Cruises were included.

@ Transfers are only available for the route: Hotels/place in Hanoi’s Old quarter – Cruise harbor – Hotels/place in Hanoi’s Old quarter

Final payment: After make a deposit or your whole group(Please visit our payment page here). The rest money, you are going to pay us once we meet you at your hotel in Hanoi. We’ll tell you more information about the trip, then give you travel ticket.

Or you can pay online before 1 to 15 days to save your time.

Pick up/Drop off: Our modern & safe shuttle buses pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter every morning around 07:45 am – 08:30 am, and drop you off at the same place around 04 pm – 05 pmon the final day of your trip.(another place? please request !) .

=> If you stay at a hotel/place far from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, please book a taxi to Hanoi Opera House or a place that we will show you later.

// All cruises in Halong Bay leave from the docks around 12:00 – 12:30 pm daily and arrive back at the docks around 11am: 11:30 am on the final day of the trip.

@ If you have flights at late afternoon after your halong bay tour, please inform us ASAP, so we can arrange a car directly to the airport for your group.

What to bring?: Passports, sunglasses,camera, sport shoes, essential luggage,jackets & sweaters(winter in months:11,12,1,2,3,4), some medicine for sea-sickness(optional).

@ You can leave your big suitcases at your hotel in Hanoi while on a cruise.

@ If you do not stay at your hotel in Hanoi again after the trip, please bring all luggage with you.

How far?: 170km from Hanoi to Halong Bay, around 2 – 4 hours to go(depend on routes).

Viola Cruises is proud to welcome you on-board one of its Luxury boats for your dreamlike Viola Cruise in Halong Bay!

The entire length of our country is next to the sea which feeds us, and on which many of us live and work.  Much of our delicious, traditional cuisine is derived from the riches of the sea, and our love of family, friends, and gathering around a good meal shines through in the many tastes of Vietnamese cooking. The unique limestone islands found in Halong Bay, along with the mysterious, and beautiful caves scattered throughout, mirror the beauty, grace, and mystery of our homeland.

With this in mind, our three, newly-built wooden junks are designed in the time-honored traditional style, but with contemporary, deluxe cabins and facilities, including sea-view windows in each cabin, private, modern bathrooms, and a comfortable sun-deck bar. Our cooks will serve you the tastiest traditional Vietnamese foods, and our staff will help you learn about our current lives as well as our ancient history.

Visiting the most famous Vietnamese World Heritage Site with Viola Cruises is bound to be one of the highlights of your travels in Vietnam, thanks to the high quality of our facilities and accommodations, and the excellence of our care customer service.

Halong Viola Cruise Cabins

Cabin	Cabin Size (m2)	Bed Type	Extra Bed
Honeymoon Suite Private Balcony See detail Honeymoon Suite Private Balcony Cabin Description Cabin size : 20 Bed size : 1 King Size bed Extra bed : Yes Cabin Facilities Turndown services Shower and hot water Private Bathroom with full toiletries Fire extinguishers In-cabin refrigerator Coffee / tea maker Ocean View Beauty mirror En-suite Bathroom Bathrobe Safety box Safety Equipment and Life Vests Wardrobe Slippers Mini Bar Complimentary Drinking Water In-house Telephone Individual controller air-conditioning Hair-dryer Bathroom with bathtub Private Terrace with Lounge chairs Local wine Upper Floor Private Balcony Honeymoon Cake Flower and fruit basket	20	1 King Size bed	Yes
Family Triple Private Balcony See detail Family Triple Private Balcony Cabin Description Cabin size : 22 Bed size : 1 double bed & 1 single bed or 3 single beds Extra bed : No Cabin Facilities Turndown services Shower and hot water Private Bathroom with full toiletries Fire extinguishers In-cabin refrigerator Coffee / tea maker Ocean View Beauty mirror En-suite Bathroom Bathrobe Safety box Safety Equipment and Life Vests Wardrobe Slippers Mini Bar Complimentary Drinking Water In-house Telephone Individual controller air-conditioning Hair-dryer Bathroom with bathtub Private Terrace with Lounge chairs Local wine Upper Floor Private Balcony Sofa Flower and fruit basket	22	1 double bed & 1 single bed or 3 single beds	No
Family Triple Ocean View See detail Family Triple Ocean View Cabin Description Cabin size : 22 Bed size : 1 Double bed & 1 single bed or 3 single beds Extra bed : Yes Cabin Facilities Turndown services Shower and hot water Private Bathroom with full toiletries Fire extinguishers In-cabin refrigerator Coffee / tea maker Ocean View Beauty mirror En-suite Bathroom Bathrobe Safety box Safety Equipment and Life Vests Wardrobe Slippers Mini Bar Complimentary Drinking Water In-house Telephone Individual controller air-conditioning Hair-dryer Bathroom with bathtub Private Balcony	22	1 Double bed & 1 single bed or 3 single beds	Yes
Double Private Balcony See detail Double Private Balcony Cabin Description Cabin size : 20 Bed size : 1 Double bed Extra bed : Yes Cabin Facilities Turndown services Shower and hot water Private Bathroom with full toiletries Fire extinguishers In-cabin refrigerator Coffee / tea maker Ocean View Beauty mirror En-suite Bathroom Bathrobe Safety box Safety Equipment and Life Vests Wardrobe Slippers Mini Bar Complimentary Drinking Water In-house Telephone Individual controller air-conditioning Hair-dryer Bathroom with bathtub Private Terrace with Lounge chairs Upper Floor Private Balcony Sofa Flower and fruit basket	20	1 Double bed	Yes
Twin bed Private Balcony See detail Twin bed Private Balcony Cabin Description Cabin size : 20 Bed size : 2 single beds Extra bed : No Cabin Facilities Turndown services Shower and hot water Private Bathroom with full toiletries Fire extinguishers In-cabin refrigerator Coffee / tea maker Ocean View Beauty mirror En-suite Bathroom Bathrobe Safety box Safety Equipment and Life Vests Wardrobe Slippers Mini Bar Complimentary Drinking Water In-house Telephone Individual controller air-conditioning Hair-dryer Marble Bathroom Bathroom with bathtub Private Terrace with Lounge chairs Upper Floor Private Balcony Flower and fruit basket	20	2 single beds	No
Double Sea View See detail Double Sea View Cabin Description Cabin size : 20 Bed size : 1 double bed Extra bed : No Cabin Facilities Turndown services Shower and hot water Private Bathroom with full toiletries Fire extinguishers In-cabin refrigerator Coffee / tea maker Ocean View Beauty mirror En-suite Bathroom Bathrobe Safety box Safety Equipment and Life Vests Wardrobe Slippers Mini Bar Complimentary Drinking Water In-house Telephone Individual controller air-conditioning Hair-dryer Bathroom with bathtub Local wine Sofa Wall Pan Flower and fruit basket	20	1 double bed	No
Twin bed Sea View See detail Twin bed Sea View Cabin Description Cabin size : 20 Bed size : 2 single bed Extra bed : Yes Cabin Facilities Turndown services Shower and hot water Private Bathroom with full toiletries Fire extinguishers In-cabin refrigerator Coffee / tea maker Ocean View Beauty mirror En-suite Bathroom Bathrobe Safety box Safety Equipment and Life Vests Wardrobe Slippers Mini Bar Complimentary Drinking Water In-house Telephone Individual controller air-conditioning Hair-dryer Marble Bathroom Bathroom with bathtub Flower and fruit basket	20	2 single bed	Yes

Halong Viola Cruise Facilities

Cruise restaurant

Vegetarian food
Western Food
Buffet lunch or dinner
Set menu
Soft drinks and Cocktails
Seasonal fruits
Vietnamese Food and Seafood
International breakfast
Morning buffet brunch

Trip highlight

Visit Bai Tu Long Bay and enjoy the beautiful & tranquil atmosphere of the Bays.
Enjoy excellent Vietnamese Cuisine & special seafood on board.
Visit Thien Canh Son Cave, Vung Vieng village, and Swimming Area.
Enjoy the romantic sunrise & sunset and sunset party on cruise sundeck
Fishing at night
Kayaking through the grottoes & limestone of the Bay
Enjoy great Sunset party on cruise sundeck with drinks & fresh fruits for complimentary

DAY 1: HANOI - BAI TU LONG BAY

07.45- 08.30 We pick up from your hotel in Hanoi by modern transfer

12.30 Arriving Hon Gai Harbor, Ha Long City. Transfer to Cristina Diamond Cruises by tender

12:45 Enjoy welcome drink then check in your cabin

13:30 Cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay & having Buffet lunch

15:30 Exploring Vung Vieng Fishing Village: Guest choose to discover the daily life of the fisher communities by bamboo boat (one hour) or kayaking around Vung Vieng area (one hour)

16:30 Swimming & Sunbathing at Ban Chan Beach

17:30 Relax and enjoy the sunset party with Happy Hour (from 5h30pm- 7h30pm) while the boat is cruising to Cong Dong-Cong Do area to anchor for overnight

18:00 Taking part in the cooking class: Learning how to cook traditional Vietnamese Cuisines

19.30 Having dinner

21.00 Free evening to join some activities of board games or squid fishing, karaoke (on request) Taste the variety of drink at our luxury sundeck bar (chargeable) with wines, cocktails, brandy, juices…

DAY 2: BAI TU LONG BAY - HANOI

06.30 Wake up early in the morning for Tai Chi exercise

07.00 Having buffet breakfast

07.45 Visit Thien Canh Son Cave

09.30 Checking-out and relaxing on sundeck or watching fruits carving demonstration.

10.30 Enjoy the last scenery of the Ha Long Bay over lunch (a la carte) when the boat cruises back to shore.

12.00 Transfer back to Hanoi.

16.00 - 17.00 Return Hanoi. End of service.

Trip highlight

DAY 1: HANOI - BAI TU LONG BAY

07:45 - 08:30am: We pick up from your hotel in Hanoi by modern transfer

12.30 Arriving Hon Gai Harbor, Ha Long City. Transfer to Cristina Diamond Cruises by tender

12:45 Enjoy welcome drink then check in your cabin

13:30 Cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay & having Buffet lunch

15:30 Exploring Vung Vieng Fishing Village: Guest choose to discover the daily life of the fisher communities by bamboo boat (one hour) or kayaking around Vung Vieng area (one hour)

16:30 Swimming & Sunbathing at Ban Chan Beach

17:30 Relax and enjoy the sunset party with Happy Hour (from 5h30pm- 7h30pm) while the boat is cruising to Cong Dong-Cong Do area to anchor for overnight

18:00 Taking part in the cooking class: Learning how to cook traditional Vietnamese Cuisines

19.30 Having dinner

DAY 2: BAI TU LONG BAY - LESS TOURISTY AREAS

06.30 Wake up early in the morning for Tai Chi exercise

07.00 Enjoy buffet breakfast

08.30 Transfer to the day boat to go to Cap La area

09.30 Visit Thay Cave

11.30 Back to the day boat, free time & relaxing on the sundeck

12.00 Having BBQ lunch.

13.00 Cruising to Vung Ha area for Kayaking & Swimming

16:00 Return to the Cristina Diamond Cruises for second night on boat

19:30 Having Dinner 8 Course Imperial feast

DAY 3: BAI TU LONG BAY - HANOI

06.30 Wake up early in the morning for Tai Chi exercise

07.00 Having buffet breakfast

07.45 Visit Thien Canh Son Cave

09.30 Checking-out and relaxing on sundeck or watching fruits carving demonstration.

10.30 Enjoy the last scenery of the Ha Long Bay over lunch (a la carte) when the boat cruises back to shore.

12.00 Transfer back to Hanoi.

16.00 - 17.00 Return Hanoi. End of service.

CHILDREN POLICIES

< 4 years old: Free of charge (share transfer seats & bed with adults)
From 4 – 9 years old: 75% of adult rates if using extra bed at cabin
From 10 years older: 100% as adult rates

CANCELLATION POLICIES

Cancellations only become effective once our sales office receives notification of cancellation IN WRITING to our email: halongbaycruisehunters@hotmail.com

For individual guests or group of guests with number of person lower than 6:

If cancelled up to 7 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged
If cancelled up to 3 days before date of arrival, 50 percent of total will be charged
If cancelled before 1 days or No – Show, the total of reservation will be full charged

For group of guest with number of person larger than 6:

If cancelled up to 10 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged
If cancelled up to 5 days before date of arrival, 50 percent of total will be charged
Later or No – Show, the total of reservation will be full charged

For group of guest whose charters the boat

If cancelled up to 30 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged
If cancelled up to 15 days before date of arrival, 50 percent of total will be charged
Later or No – Show, the total of reservation will be full charged

NOTES FOR PASSENGERS

Surcharge 25% for Merry Christmas, New Year's Eve and Chinese Lunar Year
Registration is required. Guest must contact with us 1 day before to supply passport’s information as: full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number, visa expiry… otherwise, guest will get introduction about the method to check in, policies…. we will not responsible for any extra charge in case of late, missing. All of above cases are considered as no-show (not arrival).
Please note that the time may be changed depending on the policies of Halong bay management or weather permission. We will inform you before getting on the cruise.
For using the transfer service only: Daily shuttle bus departs from Hanoi Old Quarter at 8.00 – 8.30am, arriving Halong Bay at 12.00 – 12.30pm)

Viola Cruises is proud to welcome you on-board one of its Luxury boats for your dreamlike Viola Cruise in Halong Bay!

Halong Viola Cruise Cabins

Cabin	Cabin Size (m2)	Bed Type	Extra Bed
Honeymoon Suite Private Balcony See detail Honeymoon Suite Private Balcony Cabin Description Cabin size : 20 Bed size : 1 King Size bed Extra bed : Yes Cabin Facilities Turndown services Shower and hot water Private Bathroom with full toiletries Fire extinguishers In-cabin refrigerator Coffee / tea maker Ocean View Beauty mirror En-suite Bathroom Bathrobe Safety box Safety Equipment and Life Vests Wardrobe Slippers Mini Bar Complimentary Drinking Water In-house Telephone Individual controller air-conditioning Hair-dryer Bathroom with bathtub Private Terrace with Lounge chairs Local wine Upper Floor Private Balcony Honeymoon Cake Flower and fruit basket	20	1 King Size bed	Yes
Family Triple Private Balcony See detail Family Triple Private Balcony Cabin Description Cabin size : 22 Bed size : 1 double bed & 1 single bed or 3 single beds Extra bed : No Cabin Facilities Turndown services Shower and hot water Private Bathroom with full toiletries Fire extinguishers In-cabin refrigerator Coffee / tea maker Ocean View Beauty mirror En-suite Bathroom Bathrobe Safety box Safety Equipment and Life Vests Wardrobe Slippers Mini Bar Complimentary Drinking Water In-house Telephone Individual controller air-conditioning Hair-dryer Bathroom with bathtub Private Terrace with Lounge chairs Local wine Upper Floor Private Balcony Sofa Flower and fruit basket	22	1 double bed & 1 single bed or 3 single beds	No
Family Triple Ocean View See detail Family Triple Ocean View Cabin Description Cabin size : 22 Bed size : 1 Double bed & 1 single bed or 3 single beds Extra bed : Yes Cabin Facilities Turndown services Shower and hot water Private Bathroom with full toiletries Fire extinguishers In-cabin refrigerator Coffee / tea maker Ocean View Beauty mirror En-suite Bathroom Bathrobe Safety box Safety Equipment and Life Vests Wardrobe Slippers Mini Bar Complimentary Drinking Water In-house Telephone Individual controller air-conditioning Hair-dryer Bathroom with bathtub Private Balcony	22	1 Double bed & 1 single bed or 3 single beds	Yes
Double Private Balcony See detail Double Private Balcony Cabin Description Cabin size : 20 Bed size : 1 Double bed Extra bed : Yes Cabin Facilities Turndown services Shower and hot water Private Bathroom with full toiletries Fire extinguishers In-cabin refrigerator Coffee / tea maker Ocean View Beauty mirror En-suite Bathroom Bathrobe Safety box Safety Equipment and Life Vests Wardrobe Slippers Mini Bar Complimentary Drinking Water In-house Telephone Individual controller air-conditioning Hair-dryer Bathroom with bathtub Private Terrace with Lounge chairs Upper Floor Private Balcony Sofa Flower and fruit basket	20	1 Double bed	Yes
Twin bed Private Balcony See detail Twin bed Private Balcony Cabin Description Cabin size : 20 Bed size : 2 single beds Extra bed : No Cabin Facilities Turndown services Shower and hot water Private Bathroom with full toiletries Fire extinguishers In-cabin refrigerator Coffee / tea maker Ocean View Beauty mirror En-suite Bathroom Bathrobe Safety box Safety Equipment and Life Vests Wardrobe Slippers Mini Bar Complimentary Drinking Water In-house Telephone Individual controller air-conditioning Hair-dryer Marble Bathroom Bathroom with bathtub Private Terrace with Lounge chairs Upper Floor Private Balcony Flower and fruit basket	20	2 single beds	No
Double Sea View See detail Double Sea View Cabin Description Cabin size : 20 Bed size : 1 double bed Extra bed : No Cabin Facilities Turndown services Shower and hot water Private Bathroom with full toiletries Fire extinguishers In-cabin refrigerator Coffee / tea maker Ocean View Beauty mirror En-suite Bathroom Bathrobe Safety box Safety Equipment and Life Vests Wardrobe Slippers Mini Bar Complimentary Drinking Water In-house Telephone Individual controller air-conditioning Hair-dryer Bathroom with bathtub Local wine Sofa Wall Pan Flower and fruit basket	20	1 double bed	No
Twin bed Sea View See detail Twin bed Sea View Cabin Description Cabin size : 20 Bed size : 2 single bed Extra bed : Yes Cabin Facilities Turndown services Shower and hot water Private Bathroom with full toiletries Fire extinguishers In-cabin refrigerator Coffee / tea maker Ocean View Beauty mirror En-suite Bathroom Bathrobe Safety box Safety Equipment and Life Vests Wardrobe Slippers Mini Bar Complimentary Drinking Water In-house Telephone Individual controller air-conditioning Hair-dryer Marble Bathroom Bathroom with bathtub Flower and fruit basket	20	2 single bed	Yes

Halong Viola Cruise Facilities

Cruise restaurant

Vegetarian food
Western Food
Buffet lunch or dinner
Set menu
Soft drinks and Cocktails
Seasonal fruits
Vietnamese Food and Seafood
International breakfast
Morning buffet brunch

Trip highlight

DAY 1: HANOI - BAI TU LONG BAY

07.45- 08.30 We pick up from your hotel in Hanoi by modern transfer

12.30 Arriving Hon Gai Harbor, Ha Long City. Transfer to Cristina Diamond Cruises by tender

12:45 Enjoy welcome drink then check in your cabin

13:30 Cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay & having Buffet lunch

15:30 Exploring Vung Vieng Fishing Village: Guest choose to discover the daily life of the fisher communities by bamboo boat (one hour) or kayaking around Vung Vieng area (one hour)

16:30 Swimming & Sunbathing at Ban Chan Beach

17:30 Relax and enjoy the sunset party with Happy Hour (from 5h30pm- 7h30pm) while the boat is cruising to Cong Dong-Cong Do area to anchor for overnight

18:00 Taking part in the cooking class: Learning how to cook traditional Vietnamese Cuisines

19.30 Having dinner

DAY 2: BAI TU LONG BAY - HANOI

06.30 Wake up early in the morning for Tai Chi exercise

07.00 Having buffet breakfast

07.45 Visit Thien Canh Son Cave

09.30 Checking-out and relaxing on sundeck or watching fruits carving demonstration.

10.30 Enjoy the last scenery of the Ha Long Bay over lunch (a la carte) when the boat cruises back to shore.

12.00 Transfer back to Hanoi.

16.00 - 17.00 Return Hanoi. End of service.

Trip highlight

DAY 1: HANOI - BAI TU LONG BAY

07:45 - 08:30am: We pick up from your hotel in Hanoi by modern transfer

12.30 Arriving Hon Gai Harbor, Ha Long City. Transfer to Cristina Diamond Cruises by tender

12:45 Enjoy welcome drink then check in your cabin

13:30 Cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay & having Buffet lunch

15:30 Exploring Vung Vieng Fishing Village: Guest choose to discover the daily life of the fisher communities by bamboo boat (one hour) or kayaking around Vung Vieng area (one hour)

16:30 Swimming & Sunbathing at Ban Chan Beach

17:30 Relax and enjoy the sunset party with Happy Hour (from 5h30pm- 7h30pm) while the boat is cruising to Cong Dong-Cong Do area to anchor for overnight

18:00 Taking part in the cooking class: Learning how to cook traditional Vietnamese Cuisines

19.30 Having dinner

DAY 2: BAI TU LONG BAY - LESS TOURISTY AREAS

06.30 Wake up early in the morning for Tai Chi exercise

07.00 Enjoy buffet breakfast

08.30 Transfer to the day boat to go to Cap La area

09.30 Visit Thay Cave

11.30 Back to the day boat, free time & relaxing on the sundeck

12.00 Having BBQ lunch.

13.00 Cruising to Vung Ha area for Kayaking & Swimming

16:00 Return to the Cristina Diamond Cruises for second night on boat

19:30 Having Dinner 8 Course Imperial feast

DAY 3: BAI TU LONG BAY - HANOI

06.30 Wake up early in the morning for Tai Chi exercise

07.00 Having buffet breakfast

07.45 Visit Thien Canh Son Cave

09.30 Checking-out and relaxing on sundeck or watching fruits carving demonstration.

10.30 Enjoy the last scenery of the Ha Long Bay over lunch (a la carte) when the boat cruises back to shore.

12.00 Transfer back to Hanoi.

16.00 - 17.00 Return Hanoi. End of service.

CHILDREN POLICIES

< 4 years old: Free of charge (share transfer seats & bed with adults)
From 4 – 9 years old: 75% of adult rates if using extra bed at cabin
From 10 years older: 100% as adult rates

CANCELLATION POLICIES

Cancellations only become effective once our sales office receives notification of cancellation IN WRITING to our email: halongbaycruisehunters@hotmail.com

For individual guests or group of guests with number of person lower than 6:

If cancelled up to 7 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged
If cancelled up to 3 days before date of arrival, 50 percent of total will be charged
If cancelled before 1 days or No – Show, the total of reservation will be full charged

For group of guest with number of person larger than 6:

If cancelled up to 10 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged
If cancelled up to 5 days before date of arrival, 50 percent of total will be charged
Later or No – Show, the total of reservation will be full charged

For group of guest whose charters the boat

If cancelled up to 30 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged
If cancelled up to 15 days before date of arrival, 50 percent of total will be charged
Later or No – Show, the total of reservation will be full charged

NOTES FOR PASSENGERS

Surcharge 25% for Merry Christmas, New Year's Eve and Chinese Lunar Year
Registration is required. Guest must contact with us 1 day before to supply passport’s information as: full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number, visa expiry… otherwise, guest will get introduction about the method to check in, policies…. we will not responsible for any extra charge in case of late, missing. All of above cases are considered as no-show (not arrival).
Please note that the time may be changed depending on the policies of Halong bay management or weather permission. We will inform you before getting on the cruise.
For using the transfer service only: Daily shuttle bus departs from Hanoi Old Quarter at 8.00 – 8.30am, arriving Halong Bay at 12.00 – 12.30pm)

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