Brief
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Bhaya Cruises offers a fleet of new vessels with a direct link to Vietnamese imperial history. A true traveler of his time, the Vietnamese Emperor Khai Dinh (1885-1925) defied the custom of taking thousands of courtiers on a royal trip. In 1917 he took just twelve of his most trusted advisers on a very exceptional trip to Halong Bay. His vessel was one of the most wonderful wooden junks to have sailed the waters of Halong Bay. Inspired by the romantic landscape of the limestone karst islands rising out of the emerald-green waters, Khai Dinh commissioned a poem in praise of the Bay’s beauty to be carved on the cliff of Dau Go Cave.
The tale of the Emperor's trip and the opulent vessel he chose circulated quickly among the ship builders of the region. Each succeeding generation of shipbuilders dreamed of duplicating Khai Dinh’s wonderful vessel, yet nearly 100 years passed before an 80-year-old master shipbuilder, Nguyen Van Hoa, turned the dream into reality.
Master Hoa was born into a highly respected family of ship builders in Quang Ninh Province. From early childhood, his father had filled his mind with stories of this magical Imperial vessel that none could replicate. At the same time, under the expert tutelage of his father, Hoa developed into one of the most gifted marine architects of his generation. Night after sleepless night, he studied ancient drawings and scripts describing Vietnamese wooden vessels and junks. During the day he devised blueprints for all types of vessels that could sail across all sorts of ocean waters.
Still, Hoa’s life seemed incomplete. He was always searching for that dream vessel – the one that would set his work apart from those of the other shipbuilders of his time. One day, among thousands of ancient sketches and drawings, he discovered a fragment of the lost blueprint for Khai Dinh’s matchless vessel. Working slowly and carefully, he managed to restore the drawing to its original state. At last, the incomparable vessel that had transported Khai Dinh and his courtiers lived again on paper. Now, all that was left was to find the support to build the vessel and transform the dream of a lifetime into reality.
In January of 2005, a chance meeting took place in Halong between Antoine Bertrand, a gifted young French architect from Montpellier, his colleague, Anne Drousie, who wanted to build a luxury boat in the style of the ancient Vietnamese junks, and Master Hoa. At last, more than 80 years after Khai Dinh had set sail, all of the ingredients were in place to finally recreate this magnificent vessel.
Fiercely determined, the French architects and Vietnamese master shipbuilder toiled for two long years in the heat of the shipyard. Finally, in July 2007, the first Bhaya Classic was launched – a perfect blend of the experience and talent of the master shipbuilder's craft and the youthful creativity of the Frenchman and his friend.
The embodiment of an ancient Halong dream, the Bhaya vessels are a flawless combination of traditional Vietnamese aesthetic delicacy and western luxury and comfort. Sailing in the midst of the wonder and natural beauty that distinguishes Halong Bay, the Bhaya vessels play a considerable role in the embellishment and protection of this glorious World Heritage Site!
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2 Days Program & Rate
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (L.D) 07:45 - 08:00 The car and guide will pick you up at your hotel. Drive 3 hours and a half to Halong Bay, on the way to Halong city, enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life and you will have a short break time for 30 minutes in the half way in Hai Duong city.12:00 - 12:30 Check in at Bhaya Cafe, Halong City, embark on Bhaya Classic for a welcome cocktail followed by a cruise briefing. 13:00 - 15:30 Savor a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch as Bhaya Classic heads to Bai Tu Long Bay passing the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village.  15:30 - 17:00 Visit the fishing village by local rowing boat (01 hour) then return to the vessel for free time at your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Kayak into the village or swim near the boat, Optional ob boat activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, ect17:00 - 19:00 Bhaya Classic cruise through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien, Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the sundeck. Happy hour on sundeck. 19:30 Sumptious seafood set dinner on boat 21:00 Retire to your cabin or join the fishing program. Overnight on boat Bhaya Classic. |
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Day 2: Halong Bay - Hanoi (Brunch) 06:15 Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea and coffee are served.07:00 Light breakfast, Bhaya Classic weighs anchor to cruise through the Bay passing beautiful spots like Trong (Drum), Trinh Nu (Virgin) and Me Cung Caves, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc. 08:30 Explore Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave. 09:30 Return to Bhaya Classic. Buffet brunch is served on board. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor. 11:00 Disembark at Bhaya Café, Ha Long City. Return to Hanoi. Car is waiting for you there and transfer you back to your hotel or residence in Hanoi Tour prices Include:  - Welcome cocktail - Entrance and sightseeing fees - Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin - 01 lunch, 01 dinner and 01 brunch for one night program - Insurance on board - Taxes and service charges Tour prices Exclude: - All airfares, transfers, hotels and visa arrangements  - Visa arrangemetns - Kayak, beauty spa services - Beverages, tips and personal expenses - All other services not clearly mentioned Children Policy - FOC for child below the age of 6 years old traveling with parents limiting to one child traveling with two adults. Extra child below 6 is charged at US$ 23/extra bed.  - Child from 6 to 12 years old sharing cabin with two adults on mattress is charged at USD 92/child/night, limiting to one child per cabin only- Two children below 12 years old sharing cabin a private cabin are charged at 75% of full cabin rate - Child from the age of 13 must solely occupy a cabin and pay full cabin rate Notes: Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. |
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Prices: RATE: This rate is quoted in USD per cabin for 2 persons.
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3 Days Program & Rate
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Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay (L.D) 07.45 - 08.00: The car and guide will pick you up at your hotel. Drive 3 hours and a half to Halong Bay, on the way to Halong city, enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life and you will have a short break time for 30 minutes in the half way in Hai Duong city. 12:00: Check-in at Bhaya Café, Ha Long City. Embark on Bhaya Classic for a Welcome drink followed by a cruise briefing. 13:00: Savor a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch as Bhaya Classic heads to Bai Tu Long Bay passing the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village. 15:30: Visit the fishing village by local rowing boat (1 hour) 17:00: Return to the vessel, happy hours and Vietnamese cooking demonstration on sundeck 19:30: Sumptuous set-menu seafood dinner on board. 21:00: Enjoy the movie on the Lounge Deck or retire to your cabin. Overnight on board Bhaya Classic. |
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Day 2: Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay - Bhaya cruise (B.L.D) 06:15: Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck.07:00: Bhaya Classic weighs anchor to cruise the Bay. Have breakfast in the Dining Room. 08:30: Transfer to Bhaya Spirit for the Lan Ha Bay excursion. 10:00: Cycling on Cat Ba Island if weather permits or guided kayaking and swimming at Three Peach Beach, a pristine natural beach lapped by turquoise waters. 12:00: Fresh seafood lunch is served on board. 13:30: Continue on to discover Ho Ba Ham Islet, the most remote point in Lan Ha Bay and bordering the Gulf of Tonkin. Visit its quaint fishing village and lagoon. Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel under a karst mountain (time and tides permitting). 16:00: Return to Bhaya Classic. 17:00: The vessel cruises back through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy Hour and Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the Sundeck. 19:30: Sumptuous Set-menu dinner on board. 21:00: Enjoy the movie on the Lounge Deck or retire to your cabin. Overnight on board Bhaya Classic |
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Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B. Brunch) 06:15: Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea and coffee are served. 07:00 Bhaya Classic weighs anchor to cruise through the Bay passing beautiful spots like Trong (Drum), Trinh Nu (Virgin) and Me Cung Caves, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc. 08:30 Explore Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave. 09:30 Return to Bhaya Classic. Buffet brunch is served on board. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor. 11:00 Disembark at Bhaya Café, Ha Long City. Return to Hanoi. Car is waiting for you there and transfer you back to your hotel or residence in Hanoi. Tour prices Include:  - Welcome cocktail - Entrance and sightseeing fees - Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin - 02 lunches, 02 dinners, 01 breakfast and 01 brunch for one night program - Insurance on board - Taxes and service charges - Kayak Tour prices Exclude:  - All airfares, transfers, hotels and visa arrangements - Visa arrangemetns - Beauty spa services - Beverages, tips and personal expenses - All other services not clearly mentioned Children Policy - FOC for child below the age of 6 years old traveling with parents limiting to one child traveling with two adults. Extra child below 6 is charged at US$ 23/Extra bed.- Child from 6 to 12 years old sharing cabin with two adults on mattress is charged at USD 92/child/night, limiting to one child per cabin only - Two children below 12 years old sharing cabin a private cabin are charged at 75% of full cabin rate - Child from the age of 13 must solely occupy a cabin and pay full cabin rate Notes: Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. |
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Cabins
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All our Deluxe cabins and Suites are well appointed, with traditional Vietnamese hardwood creating a luxuriant warmth. Light materials and large windows ensure that each cabin is bright and airy. Hand-crafted hardwood furniture, gold and white fittings, and delicate upholstery further enhance the warmth and light in each cabin. Deluxe Cabins Our Deluxe cabin (12.5m2) offers all the amenities necessary for you to feel comfortable: twin beds (convertible into double bed) or a queen-size bed, air-conditioner, wall fan, refrigerator, en-suite bathroom with shower. Each features a picture window, providing added light and memorable views. Cabin Amenities: - Hair-dryer - Wall mounted fan - Individual controller air-conditioning - Mineral water - Separate glass shower cabin - Mini bar - Toilet - Candies on bed - Bathroom amenities - Slippers - Umbrella / Raincoat at reception - Wardrobe - Luggage standee - Life vests - Wake-up shelf - Fire Extinguishers - Smoke detector, Sprinkler systems Royal Suites The two sumptuous Royal Suites (16.5m2) are located in the forward section of the upper accommodation deck and offer panoramic 180° views. Each Royal Suite offers all the standard amenities of the Deluxe Cabins, plus a larger en-suite bathroom, a plush sofa, extended picture windows and an exclusive, private viewing area on the foredeck. Additional amenities & services for Royal Suites: Private balcony on the Upper Deck Special in-room amenities Flower & fruit basket Bottle of champagne |
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Food & Dinning
| Dining is one of the highlights of the Bhaya. In an atmosphere of elegant luxury, you can enjoy a wonderful array of Vietnamese and International cuisines, served by waitresses in traditional costume. Our lavish Dining Room can cater for a romantic dinner, or a festive group banquet in imperial splendor, just meters from the scenic wonders of Halong Bay,. Adjoining the Dining Room, Bhaya's Bar is perfect for a relaxing aperitif. The bar serves an extensive selection of lagers, liquors, exotic cocktails and light snacks until late. |
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Entertainment & Activities
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The Sundeck and Topside Bar With its comfortable lounge chairs, fresh ocean breezes and dazzling views, the Sundeck is the perfect place to lie back and relax. Serving up an impressive variety of cocktails in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, the Topside Bar is a delightful place to socialize and watch the Sun dip behind the myriad islands of Halong Bay. Beauty Spa and Massage Located on the upper deck aft, our Beauty Spa and Massage sets new standards in spa design through its unique combination of natural tones, water elements, and traditional Vietnamese style. On board Activities Swimming, snorkeling and kayaking in the crystal clear turquoise waters of Halong Bay are favored activities for the energetic. While morning Tai Chi on the sundeck offers a more meditative and uplifting start for the more contemplative. Adventure outings, tour excursions, cooking demonstrations and theme cruises are also available by prior arrangement. |
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