Starlight Cruise

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS

Largest room size among cruises of similar standard (22 m2 for Deluxe & Executive, 50 m2 for Suites)

Private in-room double Jacuzzi with view of Halong Bay

Wine Cellar stocked with various types of international wines

Currently the only ship that is double-shelled (double sides, double bottoms) à Enhanced safety

Wide and free Front Deck for viewing & photo shooting (not blocked by anchor system)

On-board mini golf

FACTS & FIGURES

Total Length: 58 m

Total Width: 10.72 m

Depth: 3.15 m

Engine: YANMAR 330 hp

Generator: 03 DENYO (150 KVA, 60 KVA, 45 KVA)

Crew: 46

Number of cabins: 32

PORT LOCATION

Address: may be private dock, may be Tuan Chau Distance to nearest Bank or ATM: 1km Distance to nearest hospital: 4 km Distance to Hanoi Airport (Noi Bai): 160 km or 3.5 drive hours Distance to Hanoi City: 165 km or 3.5 drive hours Distance to Hai phong Airport (Cat Bi): 75 km or 1.5 drive hours 

TRANSPORTATION

Shuttle bus service: Daily departure, pick up available at Clients’ hotels within City Center.

Private Car service: Available upon request 

CHECKIN / CHECKOUT

Check in time: 01 00 pm Check out time: 10 30 am 

CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

Visa, Master, American Express, Diners Club 

LANGUAGE SPOKEN

English, French, Vietnamese

PUBLIC AREA

Welcome Hall:   Nicely set-up to give guests a warm welcome

Restaurant          Total Area of 350 m2, including performing stage, bar, viewing front deck and balcony, indoor area is surrounded with panoramic windows for great Bay view.

Bar & Lounge     50 m2, lounge, book library, souvenirs, board games

Starlight Terrace               78.5 m2 including a bar and a barbecue kitchen, great place for sunset cocktail & BBQ dinner

Wine Cellar         Various wines are on display. Karaoke bar and disco floor with total sound insulation system. Great place for wine lovers

Front Deck          Wide open, non-occupied front deck for great views of the Bay, and photo shootings

Sundeck               320 m2 of open space for sunbathing, Taichi lesson, mini golf

Swimming Deck                Separate swimming deck

SPA STEAM BATH

Have you ever relaxed by Spa, sauna steam bath on luxury Starlight cruise?

Ensure you will have a different time on the busy daily life. The dry sauna with the high heat causes the body to sweat and helps you to have a deep relaxation.

With the dry heat allows you to throw away all the worry and tension

The steam room used for relaxation and get the advantage of the health benefits. It is different from sauna for the steam and moist heat instead of the dry heat as a sauna. You will have the relax stiff joints and muscles after workout as well as the best way to help you recover your health plus clean your skin and remove toxins.

DAY 1: HANOI – HA LONG BAY – BAI TU LONG BAY (L/D)

08:00: 08:30: Leave Hanoi for Halong City. Check in Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall – The Oriental Sails Lounge in Hong Gai Tourist Wharf.

12:30 – 13:00: Embark Starlight Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.

13:15 – 16:00: Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay.

16:00 – 17:00: Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the most beautiful cave in Bai Tu Long Bay

17:00 – 17:30: Return to Starlight Cruise, Cruising to Cong Do Area, enjoy the sunset and relaxing with Jacuzzi

17:30 – 19:00: Try mini-golf on the top deck or take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef. Happy hour with finger food is served.

19:00 – 21:00: Dinner is served. Private dinner is available on request.

21:00 – 22:00: Join squid fishing with the crew, sing karaoke or just laze around, relax in your cabin. Overnight on board at Cong Do Area

DAY 2: BAI TU LONG BAY – HANOI (B/L)

06:30 – 7:00: Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck.

07:00 – 08:00: Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Vung Vieng fishing village.

08:00 – 09:00: Fishing village visit Those are interested in local daily life: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip (around 45 minutes) around Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen. The village is set in closed lagoon, surrounded by mountains, excellent settings for some good photos.

09:00 – 09:30:  Return to Starlight Cruise for freshening up and checking out your cabin. Starlight Cruise weighs the anchor to continue roaming around the picturesque route toward Hon Gai harbor.

09:30 – 12:00:  Have early lunch.

12:00: Disembark. Cruise ends.

INCLUSION

Entrance fees, taxes and service charge

English speaking guide

Luxury accommodation with A/C, bathtub & shower, mini bar

Exclusive cruise through Halong Bay

Welcome drink

Cooking class 1 time/trip

Snacks in happy hour

Meals on-board

Sunrise Tai-chi demonstration

Insurance on-board

EXCLUSION

Transportation Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi by shuttle bus

Drinks

Gratuities

Personal expenses

Kayaking is not available from April 01st, 2017 

Extra entrance fee for travelers from April 01st 2017 

Private dinner (in cabin, on sundeck, in wine cellar, etc.) with service charge of 10$/pax.

NOTE:

We suggest a small, lightweight daypack for cameras, extra film, bottled water, swimming gear, insect repellents, original passports, credit card and cash.

Passenger’s passport is required to bring along the trip for overnight registration.

Passenger’s personal information is required to send to reservation before departure.

The above cruise itinerary is subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions without prior notice.

Promotion might be applied, inclusions and exclusions might be changed – you will be informed of changes upon booking.

For safety reasons, these below passengers are not highly recommended to do overnight cruise in Halong Bay:

Person with disability: physical or sensory

Person who has symptoms of hallucinations, sleepwalking, fear of being enclosed, epilepsy…

Person who is older than 80

Person who is overweight (>120kg)

DAY 1: HANOI – HA LONG BAY – BAI TU LONG BAY (L/D)

08:00 – 08:30: Leave Hanoi for Halong City. Check in Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall – The Oriental Sails Lounge in Hong Gai Tourist Wharf.

12:30 – 13:00: Embark Starlight Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.

13:15 – 16:00: Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay.

16:00 – 17:00: Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the most beautiful cave in Bai Tu Long Bay

17:00 – 17:30: Return to Starlight Cruise, Cruising to Cong Do Area, enjoy the sunset and relaxing with Jacuzzi

17:30 – 19:00: Try mini-golf on the top deck or take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef. Happy hour with finger food is served.

19:00 – 21:00: Dinner is served. Private dinner is available on request.

21:00 – 22:00: Join squid fishing with the crew, sing karaoke or just laze around, relax in your cabin. Overnight on board at Cong Do Area

 DAY 2: BAI TU LONG BAY (B/L/D)

06:30 – 07:00: Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck. Enjoy a cup of coffee or refresh yourselves in Bai Tu Long majestic Bay.

07:00 – 08:00: Have breakfast in the restaurant.

08:15 – 09:30: Discover the bay by one-day itinerary on our professional day boat.

9:30 – 12:00:  Cruise toward Thay Cave, coral reef reservation area out side the Thay Cave then cruise toward Vung Ha island. No visit cave.

12:00 – 13:30: Have lunch on our day boat, relax for couples of minutes.

13:30 – 15:30: Follow the itinerary, Foot Print Beach is chosen to be next destination. You are free to visit the island, walking around for photo.

15:30 – 17:30: Transfer back to Starlight Cruise. Have dinner and night activities on board.

Over second night on board at Cong Do area.

 DAY 3: BAI TU LONG BAY – HANOI (B/L)

06:30 – 7:00: Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck.

07:00 – 08:00: Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Thien Canh Son Cave

09:00 – 09:30:  Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – – the medium size and less visited cave in Bai Tu Long Bay

09:30 – 10:00:  Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.

10:00 – 11:00:  Head back to the Harbor. Have early lunch on board. Disembark Starlight Cruise at around 12h00.

12:00 – 16:30:  Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30.

INCLUSION

Entrance fees, taxes and service charge

English speaking guide

Luxury accommodation with A/C, bathtub & shower, mini bar

Exclusive cruise through Halong Bay

Welcome drink

Cooking class 1 time/trip

Snacks in happy hour

Meals on-board

Sunrise Tai-chi demonstration

Insurance on-board

EXCLUSION

Transportation Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi by shuttle bus

Drinks

Gratuities

Personal expenses

Kayaking is not available from April 01st, 2017

Extra entrance fee for travelers from April 01st, 2017

Private dinner (in cabin, on sundeck, in wine cellar, etc.) with service charge of 10$/pax.

NOTE:

We suggest a small, lightweight daypack for cameras, extra film, bottled water, swimming gear, insect repellents, original passports, credit card and cash.

Passenger’s passport is required to bring along the trip for overnight registration.

Passenger’s personal information is required to send to reservation before departure.

The above cruise itinerary is subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions without prior notice.

Promotion might be applied, inclusions and exclusions might be changed – you will be informed of changes upon booking.

For safety reasons, these below passengers are not highly recommended to do overnight cruise in Halong Bay:

Person with disability: physical or sensory

Person who has symptoms of hallucinations, sleepwalking, fear of being enclosed, epilepsy…

Person who is older than 80

Person who is overweight (>120kg)