Description
With an important role in Eastern culture, peony is selected for the style of Peony Cruises in the aim to provide visitors a royal experience.
For its most popular colour of red, peony is the symbol for honor and wealth in Chinese culture. Peony only appeared in the palaces and rich noble families in China in the old time. Regarded as the queen of flowers, peonies were also admired in literature, music and paintings for centuries.
Like a striking large red peony in the sea, each boat of Peony Cruises shows its noble colour among others, giving each guest his or her own palace. The royal beauty represents the intricate design of the reception space, each cabin, the restaurant, the spa and the bar in a fine combination, thanks to talented designers from France, the country that is famous for imperial architecture and design. In addition, every item on board also meets strict Western standards for the highest quality.
As the boat takes you through the most attractive areas of the Tonkin Gulf, with immense limestone mountains standing millions of years, tranquil floating villages, some people spreading their fishnets or some fish jumping over the water surface of the World Heritage Site, you can contemplate beautiful nature without any bustling noisy city for a smooth escape to peace – the symbol of a full-bloom peony.
Totally relaxed on comfy benches with an umbrella cocktail, you will feel like kings and queens of another untouched serene beautiful world, your own world.
Cruise Itinerary
DAY 1: HANOI – HAI PHONG – LAN HA BAY
09h10-9h30: You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal – Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City where we arrive at around 11h30. The passengers have a chance to experience on longest and newest bridge in South East Asia area. You can take special tea at Peony Cruises’lounge by warm welcome.
12h30: Transfer by tender to the PEONY CRUISES.
13h00: We welcome our guests onboard the PEONY CRUISES and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Lan Ha Bay.
13h15: PEONY CRUISES proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Have International Buffet Lunch while passing via the islets of Con Vit area. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island – Thoi Quyt area – Coc Ngoi islet – through Gia Luan area where is belong to Cat Ba National Park.
15h30: Explore the bay in the area where Frog lake is situated. You enjoy on your own for kayaking at Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay with its quieter.
16h30: PEONY CRUISES gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau where is located in Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming.
17h30: Returning PEONY CRUISES, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
19h30: Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe Dinner Set Menu is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.
21h30: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on boat at Tra Bau area.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
23h00: End of Day One program
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – HA NOI
06h15: Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve the breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out to explore the bay.
7h45: Arrive Gia Luan, progress to Trung Trang cave by PEONY bus on Cat Ba island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.
Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. The valley covers an area of approximately 300 hectares, has a depth of 10m to 30m and is around 15km in the middle of Cat Ba National Park. Trung Trang Cave measures 300m lengthwise through the mountains. The cave was carved by nature for more than 2000 years. The cave has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination..
9h45: Come back on board and it is time for fixing the bill and checking out
10h00: While cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch
10h30: Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crews team and have great fun with us!
12h00: We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.
We bid farewell at GOT ferry, this is the end of the program.
14h30: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip
DAY 1: HANOI – HAI PHONG – LAN HA BAY
09h10-9h30: You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal – Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City where we arrive at around 11h30. The passengers have a chance to experience on longest and newest bridge in South East Asia area. You can take special tea at Peony Cruises’lounge by warm welcome.
12h30: Transfer by tender to the PEONY CRUISES.
13h00: We welcome our guests onboard the PEONY CRUISES and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Lan Ha Bay.
13h15: PEONY CRUISES proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Have International Buffet Lunch while passing via the islets of Con Vit area. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island – Thoi Quyt area – Coc Ngoi islet – through Gia Luan area where is belong to Cat Ba National Park.
15h30: Explore the bay in the area where Frog lake is situated. You enjoy on your own for kayaking at Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay with its quieter.
16h30: PEONY CRUISES gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau where is located in Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming.
17h30: Returning PEONY CRUISES, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
19h30: Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe Dinner Set Menu is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.
21h30: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on boat at Tra Bau area.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
23h00: End of Day One program
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY
6h15: The day starts early onboard PEONY CRUISE with Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
The breakfast is served in the restaurant with morning view of bay’s landscape, then continue our journey.
8h30: Transfer to Peony Day Boat to visit Viet Hai village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people.
Optional service by electric car or bicycle (included).
Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch served on day boat.
13h30: Visiting Lan Ha Bay, taking a free breeze at area with the path less visited. You will use your imagination to name any beautiful islands in Lan Ha Bay or get the interesting introduction of our professional tour guide on Peony Day Boat
15h00 Return to PEONY CRUISE. Enjoying swimming at the untouched area. Then, you will join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. Watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal
19h30: Deluxe Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting
21h30: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.
Optional: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
23h00 End of Day Two program
DAY 3: LAN HA BAY – HA NOI
06h15: Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve the breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out to explore the bay.
7h45: Arrive Gia Luan, progress to Trung Trang cave by PEONY bus on Cat Ba island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.
Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. The valley covers an area of approximately 300 hectares, has a depth of 10m to 30m and is around 15km in the middle of Cat Ba National Park. Trung Trang Cave measures 300m lengthwise through the mountains. The cave was carved by nature for more than 2000 years. The cave has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination..
9h45: Come back on board and it is time for fixing the bill and checking out
10h00: While cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch
10h30: Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crews team and have great fun with us!
12h00: We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.
We bid farewell at GOT ferry, this is the end of the program.
14h30: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip
Included/excluded
Click to view notesInclusions:
- Welcome drinks on board
- Overnight & Sightseeing fees
- 2 free bottle of water in room
- Meals on board
- Tai Chi session
- Kayaking fee
- Local English speaking guide
- Private cabin with AC
- Service charges
Exclusion:
- Drinks, tips & personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
- Other things not mentioned
Surcharge for Public holidays is 40 USD/person per night on these dates:
- Lunar New Year (check again)
- Christmas Day (24 Dec)
- New Year Day (31 Dec)
Policies of Peony Cruise
Availability
Available Rooms
These luxurious cabins are situated on the first floor with private balcony where lovely views of the legend bays are appeared in your eyes once you get into the cabins. You absolutely are impressed the luxurious facilities and the modern convenience amenities of cabins. Also passengers are supplied the excellent cabins with charm, cleanliness, luxury. The plus point of cabins are handmade wooden decoration which curved by the skillful and professional Vietnamese artisans.
These luxurious cabins are situated on the second floor with private balcony where lovely views of the legend bays are appeared even more beautiful in your eyes once you get into the cabins. Premium Deluxe Cabins are perfectly designed with luxury and elegance.
Family Deluxe Cabins are located on the first floor with private balcony where rooms combine flexibility of 01 Double Deluxe Cabin and 01 Twin Deluxe Cabin. This room has the connecting door which is the most convenience for family group. You absolutely are impressed the luxurious facilities and the modern convenience amenities of cabins. Also passengers are supplied the excellent cabins with charm, cleanliness, luxury. The plus point of cabins are handmade wooden decoration which curved by the skillful and professional Vietnamese artisans.
Peony Exclusive Suite Cabins are situated on the second floor which rooms are the most luxurious and utmost charming on Peony Cruises. Only 02 Peony Exclusive Suite Cabins are available on board which special cabins are the largest rooms as 45m2 including a private sun lounge and lounge chairs on the private balcony.
Amenities
- Air-conditioner
- Bathtub
- Cabins
- Coffee
- Fridge
- Meals
- Secure Vault
- Shuttle bus
- Telephone
- Television
- Wifi
- Wine Bar
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