Valentine Cruises

Brief

Departure: Daily from Hanoi.
Boarding at: Halong Bay
Cruise Rate: Quoted in USD/Double or Twin cabin for 2 persons
Our smaller boat, the  “Valentine”, launched in late 2007, is perfect for those seeking a more exclusive and intimate experience. Valentine cruise is a full service vessel offering all the facilities and amenities of our larger boats, but with only five cabins; four Deluxe cabins at 19 square meters each and one Suite cabin at 30 square meters. All of the on Valentine bathrooms feature bathtub/Jacuzzis as well as showers.

Length: 27 m
Width: 7.2 m Height: 17 m
Depth: 2.2 m
Number of Cabins: 5
Dining Room Bar & Sundeck

Facilities:
- Individual controlled air conditioner
- Stocked minibar;
- In-house phone
- Slippers
- Wardrobe
- Umbrella, rain gears at the reception
- Separate glass standing shower cabin
- Bathrobe
- Electric saver outlet
- Shower; Hot water; Hair dryer
- Toilet; Life vest; Fire Extinguisher; Smoke Detector
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2 Days Program & Rate

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (L.D)
alt07:45 - 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.
11:30 Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
12:15 Transfer by tender to the boat - enjoy welcome drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions
12:30 Check in and begin cruise. Sail through beautiful Bai Tu Long Bay enroute Halong Bay.
13:00 Lunch - enjoy deluxe Vietnamese and International set menu lunch. Massage service available begining after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager
14:45 Arrive at Luon Cave. Depart from the boat and journey past such popular sites as "Head Island", "Turtle Island and Heaven's Gate Island" on the way to the cave. there are two options for exploring the cave and surrounding area. One option is to transfer to small bamboo boats which are rowed by the local people. The second option is travel by kayak (passengers row kayaks for themselves). The kayaking option is $10.00 per person unless pre-bookedalt
15:45 Return to the boat and sail for about 15 minutes to our second stop-Titop Island
16:00 Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels will be supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.
17:00 Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight
19:15 Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese and Western Buffet or Set menu dinner
20:45 Everning activities include: film entertaiment (on some boats) in the dining room at 21.00, boat game and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers mat also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
21:00 - 23:00 Happy hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
23:00 End of program for one day.
Day 2: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B)
alt06:45 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07:00 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes)
07:00 Arrive at the Surprise Cave area. There is a small fishing village here.
07.45 Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat.
09.00 Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier.
09.30 Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11.00 Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation.

Tour prices Include:
- Welcome Drink
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- English-speaking Tour Guide
- Luxurious Cabins and Suites with A/C and en-suite Bathrooms
- 01 Vietnamese Lunch and 01 Dinner and 01 International Breakfast
- Conference Equipment (Charter only)
- Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges

Tour prices Excluded:
- Airfares, Car transfers ans hotels
- Visa Arrangements
- Massage Services (please see massage menu in cabin)
- Kayaking
- Beverages, Tips and Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above

Prices in USD for Per cabin fof 2  Person:
 Days Program 01st  Jan - 30 April 2012 01st  May - 30th  Sept 2012 01st  Oct - 31th  Dec 2012
Rates
( Valentine 5 cabins)
Single Double Child 5-12 Single Double Child 5-12 Single Double Child 5-12
Valentine Deluxe 391 431 99 339 391 82 391 431 99
Valentine Suites 552 615 165 425 465 143 552 615 165
Valentine charter 2,075.00 1,900.00 2,075.00
Surcharge 25 % /Pax on December 24th & 31 and January 22nd, 2012
Shuttle Bus Children under 5 years old - FOC Children from 5-12 : 20 USD/Person Adult : 30 USD/Person

3 Days Program & Rate

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (L.D)
alt07:45 - 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.
11:30 Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
12:15 Transfer by tender to the boat - enjoy welcome drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions
12:30 Check in and begin cruise. Sail through beautiful Bai Tu Long Bay enroute Halong Bay.
13:00 Lunch - enjoy deluxe Vietnamese and International set menu lunch. Massage service available begining after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager
14:45 Arrive at Luon Cave. Depart from the boat and journey past such popular sites as "Head Island", "Turtle Island and Heaven's Gate Island" on the way to the cave. there are two options for exploring the cave and surrounding area. One option is to transfer to small bamboo boats which are rowed by the local people. The second option is travel by kayak (passengers row kayaks for themselves).alt
15:45 Return to the boat and sail for about 15 minutes to our second stop-Titop Island
16:00 Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels will be supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.
17:00 Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight
19:15 Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese and Western Buffet or Set menu dinner
20:45 Everning activities include: film entertaiment (on some boats) in the dining room at 21.00, boat game and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers mat also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
21:00 - 23:00 Happy hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
23:00 End of program for Day One
Day 2: Halong Bay (B.L.D)
alt06:45 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07:00 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes)
07:45 Enjoy breakfast served in the dining room
08:30 Transfer by tender to the "Day Boat" and begin to cruise to some of Halong Bay's more untouched locales. Exact locations depend on tide conditions. Enjoy a leisurely day of kayaking, cave exploring and swimming. A multi-course lunch will be served mid-day. Pack lightly, swimwear and a set of dry clothes, and as there are different activities during the day bring both shoes (such as trainers) and flip-flops or sandals.
16:00 Return by tender to the Indochina Sails boat
18:30 Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight
19:15 Deluxe Vietnamese and Western Buffet or Set menu dinner
20:45 Evening activities include: film entertainment (on some boats) in the dining room at 21:00, boat game and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat
21:00 - 23:00 Happy hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
23:00 End of program for Day Two
Day 3: Halong - Hanoi (B)
alt06:45 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room
07:00 Enjoy Tai Chi instructiion on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes)
07:00 Arrive at the Surprise Cave area. There is a small fishing village here
07:45 Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat
09:00 Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage ourside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier
09:30 Enjoy breakfast set menu or buffet in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay svenery as we approach the pier
11:00 Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation
Car is waiting for you there and transfer you back to your hotel or residence in Hanoi .

Tour prices Include:
- Welcome Drink
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- English-speaking Tour Guide
- Luxurious Cabins and Suites with A/C and en-suite Bathrooms
- 0 Vietnamese Lunch and 02 Dinners and 02 International Breakfast
- Conference Equipment (Charter only)
- Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges

Tour prices Excluded:
- Airfares, Car transfers ans hotels
- Visa Arrangements
- Massage Services (please see massage menu in cabin)
- Kayaking
- Beverages, Tips and Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above

Prices in USD for Per cabin fof 2  Person:
 03 Days Program 01st  Jan - 30 April 2012 01st  May - 30th  Sept 2012 01st  Oct - 31th  Dec 2012
Rates
( Valentine 5 cabins)
Single Double Child 5-12 Single Double Child 5-12 Single Double Child 5-12
Valentine Deluxe 661 740 201 592 644 161 661 740 201
Valentine Suites 832 900 250 678 736 218 832 900 250
Valentine charter 3,425.00 3,000.00 3,425.00
Surcharge 25 % /Pax on December 24th & 31 and January 22nd, 2012
Shuttle Bus Children under 5 years old - FOC Children from 5-12 : 20 USD/Person Adult : 30 USD/Person
 

Cabins


Valentine Deluxe Rooms
Our smaller boat, the  “Valentine”, launched in late 2007, is perfect for those seeking a more exclusive and intimate experience. Valentine is a full service vessel offering all the facilities and amenities of our larger boats, but with only five cabins; four Deluxe cabins at 19 square meters each and one Suite cabin at 30 square meters. All of the on Valentine bathrooms feature bathtub/Jacuzzis as well as showers.

Length: 27 m
Width: 7.2 m Height: 17 m
Depth: 2.2 m
Number of Cabins: 5
Dining Room Bar & Sundeck

In Room Amenities
Individual controlled air conditioner; Stocked minibar; In-house phone; Slippers; Wardrobe; Umbrella, rain gears at the reception; Separate glass standing shower cabin; Bathrobe; Electric saver outlet; Shower; Hot water; Hair dryer; Toilet; Life vest; Fire Extinguisher; Smoke Detector
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Food & Dinning


Special Dining
In order to make different in tourists’ trips to Ha long on Valentine Junk is the first company which has held succcessfully parties, ceremonies, weddings in famous caves of Ha Long bay, such as Trong Cave, Dong Tien lake, Sung Sot cave and also in Titop island. Valentine Junk has expressed the tourists so much in their trips to Ha Long Bay -Iindochina travel and it is without doubt unforgettable experiences in their life.
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Entertainment & Activities


Kayaking
Joining our night tours including Kayaking on the Valentine Junk creates  yourself  chances to visit remote caves, hidden lagoons that  are only accessible at low tide and at the end of the long day, to enjoy the magnificent sunset with the breeze through your hair.
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