II. CATHERINE CRUISE LUXURIOUS RETREAT – 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS ITINERARY
Day 1: Halong Bay – Luon cave by kayaking – Titop island
11:45 Arrival in Catherine Cruise’s Lounge at Tuan Chau marina, you enjoy a Catherine homemade welcome drink and meet the crew.
12:30 The cruise manager will give you a short cruise briefing and safety guide.
12:45 Enjoy your lunch at the luxurious restaurant which is well prepared by Catherine’s professional chefs.
14:30 Time to explore the spectacular beauty of Halong Bay by kayaking at Luon cave.
15:45 You continue to visit Titop island for hiking or swimming (Towels are supplied).
17:30 Relax with Happy Hour promotion (Buy One Get One Free) and join in the special afternoon tea and Cooking demonstration.
19:15 Dinner with set menu is served.
20:45 Evening Activities. Have squid fishing or play mini-golf, spa & sauna services. Overnight on cruise.
Day 2: Cua Van fishing village - Trinh Nu cave - Drum cave
06:15 Start your wonderful day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck.
06:45 Enjoy your light breakfast in the restaurant.
09:00 You will be transferred to the day boat to discover Halong Bay. Start to visit Cua Van floating fishing village by sampan boat or kayaking. This is one of the largest fishing villages on Halong Bay.
12:00 Lunch will be served on the day boat.
14:30 Visit Trinh Nu Cave and explore Drum Cave space by kayaking.
16:00 Back to Catherine Cruise and relax at the swimming pool or Catherine’s bar.
19:00 Dinner with set menu is served.
20:30 Evening Activities. Have squid fishing or play mini-golf, games like poker as well as spa services. Overnight on cruise.
Day 3: Sung Sot cave – Halong – Hanoi
06:15 Start your wonderful day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck.
06:45 Enjoy your light breakfast in the restaurant.
07:45 Visit Sung Sot Cave – the largest cave in Halong Bay which is in the center of the UNESCO World Heritage area. Rubber shoes and sandals are highly recommended.
09:15 Room check-out: After visiting the cave, return to our Catherine Cruise to pack your luggage and check-out
09:45 Full brunch buffet served in the dining room while cruising back to the main port. Settles your bills at the reception counter.
10:45 Disembark Catherine vessel at Tuan Chau marina. End of service.
Trip notes: The itinerary is subject to change due to weather or tide conditions, without prior notice.
INCLUSION:
• 3-Day cruise program
• Welcome drink
• Luxurious suites with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning
• All meals on board
• Two bottles of water in the cabin
• Entrance and sightseeing fees
• In-house English-speaking tour guide
• Sampan boat trip, kayaking, squid fishing
• Cooking demonstration, Tai chi session
• Swimming pool, gym, mini-golf, kid’s corner
EXCLUSION:
• Onboard insurance, and service charges
• Airfares and car transfers
• Visa arrangements
• Massage and spa sauna services, karaoke
• Beverages, tips, and personal expenses
2 DAYS 1 NIGHT ITINERARY
Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay
08:15 – 08:45 Pick up
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter or at our cruise waiting lounge (if you have
booked the shuttle with us). The journey time to Halong Bay takes approximately 2.5 hours.
09:50: Comfort stop a short break on route for refreshments (15 minutes).
11:30 – 11:45: Tuan Chau International Cruise Port, You will be presented at Tuan Chau International Port (Navigation: here), where Essence Grand Cruise staff
will welcome and assist with check-in procedures.
12:30: Check-in
You will check in at the Reception, on the first floor.
13:00 – 14:30: Enjoy the welcome drinks and have lunch
Enjoy our welcome drink and be introduced to the
itinerary and safety policies. Lunch will be served in the Dining By The Bay
restaurant.
15:30 - 16:30: Explore the Sung Sot Cave
The transfer boat and the Essence Grand Cruise staff team will take you to the Sung Sot Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay, discovered by a group of French explorers in 1901. For the guests who do not get involved in experience activities. You can enjoy our services on the cruise including spa & massage, 4-season pool, cigar & lounge, kid clubs, etc.
17:30 - 18:30: Sunset and Happy Hour time
Enjoy the best moments of the day as the sun hits the water between the dramatic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves, choose and savor Canapé and your favorite drink offerings at the Sky bar.
19:00: Dinner at restaurant
Tantalize your taste buds with a selection of Western and Vietnamese cuisine.
21:00: After dinner
After dinner, chill out in your suite; pamper yourself at the spa; experience squid fishing back of the boat on the first floor; or spend time with your fellow companions at our cigar and wine lounge, karaoke, club, sky bar or the pool bar.Overnight on the Essence Grand Halong Bay Cruise.
Day 2: Halong Bay - Luon Cave - Hanoi
05:30 - 06:00: Amazing sunrise time
Enjoy the magnificent sunrise across Heritage Bay, immerse yourself in the sound of waves and be ready for a chill and fresh day.
06:00 - 6:30: Meditation on Sundeck
Start your new day full of energy with meditation exercises that help balance and regenerate energy or fitness exercises at the gym on the cruise ship.
06:30 – 07:30: Light breakfast
A light breakfast will be served in the restaurant.
07:30 – 08:30: Visit the Luon cave by a bamboo boat
Our speed boat will transport you to Luon Cave – the best destination for visiting by rowing bamboo boat, located on the north-eastern part of Bo Hon Island.
09:30-10:30: Check out and Enjoy a brunch buffet
Check out at our Reception Desk on the first floor. Enjoy the brunch buffet on the cruise while continuing the journey back to the port.
10:45: Get back to the Essence Grand Lounge
Cruise back to the Essence Grand Cruise port.
11:00: Start your trip back to Hanoi
Arrive back in Hanoi approximately 14:30 - 14:45. End of your 2 days 1 night trip.
LUU Ý/ NOTE
Inclusions
Fully equipped luxury en-suite guest room with
chilled water central air-con and marble bathroom
All meals onboard (1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 light
breakfast, 1 brunch buffet\Speedboat transfer
Welcome drink
Daily fresh water in room amenity
Canapé during the Happy Hour
Meditation, gym, four seasons and salt water,swimming pool, table soccer, kid’s club, and 3D golf simulator
Activities: cave visiting, squid fishing, kayaking
WIFI, satellite - HD LED TV onboard
English and Vietnamese speaking guide_
Onboard insurance
VAT & service charge
Exclusions
Transportation: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
Beverage
Spa (spa and massage
Karaoke, cigar and wine lounge, use of conference facilities
Tips and other personal expenses personal travel/ health insurance
All other services not clearly mentioned above
Surcharges
Surcharges will be applied during the Christmas and New Year’s Eve periods and over the Vietnamese Tet Lunar New Year
Notes
Wi-Fi connection: at times due to the remote location the signal may be weak.
We hope for your kind understanding as the cruise is far from the mainland.
Advance registration is required.
Please provide your full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date.
A valid passport is required upon check-in, otherwise, boarding may be denied by the port authority.
Itinerary
+ The above is an outline itinerary and specific timing and more detail will be given by the tour
guide during the trip. Please note itineraries in the Ha Long Bay region are subject to change without prior notice depending on weather conditions, tidal levels, and local authority regulations
+ All meals are included on board. Please advise If you have any special dietary requirements or food allergies when you book or at least 24 hours before departure.
Essential personal belongings you should not forget to bring
Valid passport, Camera/phon¡ Sunglasses, hat, swimwear, sunscreen, insect repellent, personal medication (if applicable)
