Garden Bay Cruise Classic

(The cruise with 16 cabins)

Visit: Bai Tu Long Bay

Super 8.8/10 - Score from 52 Traveller reviews

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

2 days: from ^us $135 /person

3 days: from ^us $230 /person

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

2 days: from ^us $145 /person

3 days: from ^us $245 /person

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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).

Garden Bay Classic Cruise is owned by Tonkin Cruise company Jsc, with 16 wooden and lovely cabins.

Marguerite Garden operates a 24-hour front desk and features a sun deck where guests can chill out at the lounge chairs and enjoy spectacular views of the bay. Guests may also play cards or board games, while fishing can also be done on board.

There are private balcony cabins those are located on second floor and offer free fresh fruits and bottles of mineral water

Shuttle bus is included for 2 ways from Hanoi to Halong Bay and return.

Bar , restaurant offer great food: seafood and Vietnamese cuisine as well as drinks and meet all travelers' requests.

Garden Bay Cruise Classic Cabins

Cabin	Cabin Size (m2)	Bed Type	Extra Bed
Family Triple Balcony - upper floor See detail Family Triple Balcony - upper floor Cabin Description Cabin size : 20 Bed size : 1 double bed & 1 single 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 Upper Floor Private Balcony Flower and fruit basket	20	1 double bed & 1 single bed	No
Suite Balcony - upper floor See detail Suite Balcony - upper floor Cabin Description Cabin size : 18 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 Marble Bathroom Local wine Upper Floor Private Balcony Honeymoon Cake Flower and fruit basket	18	1 King Size bed	Yes
Double balcony - upper floor See detail Double balcony - upper floor Cabin Description Cabin size : 16 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 Upper Floor Private Balcony Flower and fruit basket	16	1 double bed	Yes
Twin bed balcony - upper floor See detail Twin bed balcony - upper floor Cabin Description Cabin size : 16 Bed size : 2 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 Upper Floor Private Balcony Flower and fruit basket	16	2 single beds	Yes
Double Sea View See detail Double Sea View Cabin Description Cabin size : 13 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	13	1 double bed	No
Twin bed Sea View See detail Twin bed Sea View Cabin Description Cabin size : 13 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	13	2 single beds	No

Garden Bay Cruise Classic 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 great caves, beautiful islands, beaches and swimming Area.
Enjoy the romantic sunrise & sunset on cruise sundeck
Fishing at night
Kayaking through the grottoes & limestone of the Bay
Enjoy BBQ dinner on boat

DAY 1: BAI TU LONG BAY

12:30: Arrival & Pick up at Hon Gai Harbour, enter our waiting lounge for short break before getting on boat

12:45: Enjoy a welcome drink on the boat.

13:30: Cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay and having lunch with Set Menu

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

16:30: Swimming, Sunbathing and Relaxing at Ban Chan Beach.

17:30: Relax and enjoy the sunset cocktail while the boat is cruising to Cong Dam - Cong Do area. Docking for overnight.

18:00: Taking part into cooking class on boat: Learning how to cook traditional Vietnamese cuisines

19:30: Having BBQ dinner

21:00: Free evening or taking part in some activities of board games or squid fishing, karaoke (on request) Taste the variety of drink at our luxury sundeck bar (chargable) with wines, cocktails, brandy, juices...

23:00: End of program for Day One.

DAY 2: HALONG BAY - HANOI

06:30: Doing exercises with Tai chi on the sundeck.

07:30: Enjoy a light breakfast while cruising to Thien Canh Son Cave area.

8:00: Exploring the Thien Canh Son Cave. Located at the centre of the World Heritage Area- Halong Bay, Thien Canh Son Cave treats tourists to the wild and mysterious beauty of nature

09:30: Return to the boat for check out and relaxing on sundeck or watching fruits carving demonstration

10:30: Enjoy the last of the Ha Long Bay scenery over lunch as the boat cruises back to shore

12:00: Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside our waiting lounge and waiting for return transportation. .

16:30: Drop-off at hotel in Hanoi.

Trip highlight

Visit Bai Tu Long Bay enjoy the beautiful & tranquil atmosphere of the Bays.
Enjoy excellent Vietnamese Cuisine & special seafood on board.
Visit great caves, beautiful islands, beaches and swimming Area.
Enjoy the romantic sunrise & sunset on cruise sundeck
Fishing at night
Kayaking through the grottoes & limestone of the Bay
Enjoy BBQ dinner on boat
Visit untouched area of Bai Tu Long Bay on day 2 of cruise

DAY 1: BAI TU LONG BAY

12:30: Arrival & Pick up at Hon Gai Harbour, enter our waiting lounge for short break before getting on boat

12:45: Enjoy a welcome drink on the boat.

13:30: Cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay and having lunch with Set Menu

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

16:30: Swimming, Sunbathing and Relaxing at Ban Chan Beach.

17:30: Relax and enjoy the sunset cocktail while the boat is cruising to Cong Dam - Cong Do area. Docking for overnight.

18:00: Taking part into cooking class on boat: Learning how to cook traditional Vietnamese cuisines

19:30: Having BBQ dinner

23:00: End of program for Day One.

DAY 2: BAI TU LONG BAY - CAVING - SWIMMING

06:30: Doing exercises with Tai chi on the sundeck.

07:00: Coffee, tea and light breakfast pastries served in the dining room

08:00: Transfer to the day boat to go to Cap La floating fishing village area

09:30: Go fishing with the fisherman

11:00: Back to the day boat, free time & relaxing on the sundeck

12:30: Having Set lunch with seafood and grills.

14:00: Kayaking and swimming

16:00: Return to main boat. Relaxing and Enjoy the rest of the day on board

DAY 3: HALONG BAY - HANOI

06:30: Doing exercises with Tai chi on the sundeck.

07:30: Enjoy a light breakfast while cruising to Thien Canh Son Cave area.

8:00: Exploring the Thien Canh Son Cave. Located at the centre of the World Heritage Area- Halong Bay, Thien Canh Son Cave treats tourists to the wild and mysterious beauty of nature

09:30: Return to the boat for check out and relaxing on sundeck or watching fruits carving demonstration

10:30: Enjoy the last of the Ha Long Bay scenery over lunch as the boat cruises back to shore

12:00: Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside our waiting lounge and waiting for return transportation. .

16:30: Drop-off at hotel in Hanoi.

Included:

Full furnished cabin with A/C

Hot water on boat

1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner

Welcome drink

Cookery demonstrations.

Entrance and sightseeing fees

Kayaking.

Local rowing boat

Fishing equipment

Exciting games

English speaking guide

Shuttle bus (round trip: Hotel in Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hotel in Hanoi)

Excluded:

Beverages.

Personal expenses.

All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above.

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)

Garden Bay Classic Cruise is owned by Tonkin Cruise company Jsc, with 16 wooden and lovely cabins.

There are private balcony cabins those are located on second floor and offer free fresh fruits and bottles of mineral water

Shuttle bus is included for 2 ways from Hanoi to Halong Bay and return.

Bar , restaurant offer great food: seafood and Vietnamese cuisine as well as drinks and meet all travelers' requests.

Garden Bay Cruise Classic Cabins

Cabin	Cabin Size (m2)	Bed Type	Extra Bed
Family Triple Balcony - upper floor See detail Family Triple Balcony - upper floor Cabin Description Cabin size : 20 Bed size : 1 double bed & 1 single 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 Upper Floor Private Balcony Flower and fruit basket	20	1 double bed & 1 single bed	No
Suite Balcony - upper floor See detail Suite Balcony - upper floor Cabin Description Cabin size : 18 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 Marble Bathroom Local wine Upper Floor Private Balcony Honeymoon Cake Flower and fruit basket	18	1 King Size bed	Yes
Double balcony - upper floor See detail Double balcony - upper floor Cabin Description Cabin size : 16 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 Upper Floor Private Balcony Flower and fruit basket	16	1 double bed	Yes
Twin bed balcony - upper floor See detail Twin bed balcony - upper floor Cabin Description Cabin size : 16 Bed size : 2 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 Upper Floor Private Balcony Flower and fruit basket	16	2 single beds	Yes
Double Sea View See detail Double Sea View Cabin Description Cabin size : 13 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	13	1 double bed	No
Twin bed Sea View See detail Twin bed Sea View Cabin Description Cabin size : 13 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	13	2 single beds	No

Garden Bay Cruise Classic 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: BAI TU LONG BAY

12:30: Arrival & Pick up at Hon Gai Harbour, enter our waiting lounge for short break before getting on boat

12:45: Enjoy a welcome drink on the boat.

13:30: Cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay and having lunch with Set Menu

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

16:30: Swimming, Sunbathing and Relaxing at Ban Chan Beach.

17:30: Relax and enjoy the sunset cocktail while the boat is cruising to Cong Dam - Cong Do area. Docking for overnight.

18:00: Taking part into cooking class on boat: Learning how to cook traditional Vietnamese cuisines

19:30: Having BBQ dinner

23:00: End of program for Day One.

DAY 2: HALONG BAY - HANOI

06:30: Doing exercises with Tai chi on the sundeck.

07:30: Enjoy a light breakfast while cruising to Thien Canh Son Cave area.

8:00: Exploring the Thien Canh Son Cave. Located at the centre of the World Heritage Area- Halong Bay, Thien Canh Son Cave treats tourists to the wild and mysterious beauty of nature

09:30: Return to the boat for check out and relaxing on sundeck or watching fruits carving demonstration

10:30: Enjoy the last of the Ha Long Bay scenery over lunch as the boat cruises back to shore

12:00: Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside our waiting lounge and waiting for return transportation. .

16:30: Drop-off at hotel in Hanoi.

Trip highlight

DAY 1: BAI TU LONG BAY

12:30: Arrival & Pick up at Hon Gai Harbour, enter our waiting lounge for short break before getting on boat

12:45: Enjoy a welcome drink on the boat.

13:30: Cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay and having lunch with Set Menu

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

16:30: Swimming, Sunbathing and Relaxing at Ban Chan Beach.

17:30: Relax and enjoy the sunset cocktail while the boat is cruising to Cong Dam - Cong Do area. Docking for overnight.

18:00: Taking part into cooking class on boat: Learning how to cook traditional Vietnamese cuisines

19:30: Having BBQ dinner

23:00: End of program for Day One.

DAY 2: BAI TU LONG BAY - CAVING - SWIMMING

06:30: Doing exercises with Tai chi on the sundeck.

07:00: Coffee, tea and light breakfast pastries served in the dining room

08:00: Transfer to the day boat to go to Cap La floating fishing village area

09:30: Go fishing with the fisherman

11:00: Back to the day boat, free time & relaxing on the sundeck

12:30: Having Set lunch with seafood and grills.

14:00: Kayaking and swimming

16:00: Return to main boat. Relaxing and Enjoy the rest of the day on board

DAY 3: HALONG BAY - HANOI

06:30: Doing exercises with Tai chi on the sundeck.

07:30: Enjoy a light breakfast while cruising to Thien Canh Son Cave area.

8:00: Exploring the Thien Canh Son Cave. Located at the centre of the World Heritage Area- Halong Bay, Thien Canh Son Cave treats tourists to the wild and mysterious beauty of nature

09:30: Return to the boat for check out and relaxing on sundeck or watching fruits carving demonstration

10:30: Enjoy the last of the Ha Long Bay scenery over lunch as the boat cruises back to shore

12:00: Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside our waiting lounge and waiting for return transportation. .

16:30: Drop-off at hotel in Hanoi.

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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