wooden fixtures, a multitude of windows to make the most of the amazing views and a spectacular upper deck for your total relaxation. All cabins are air-conditioned and have windows overlooking the bay. From the moment you step on board the Halong Phoenix Cruiser you will feel pampered.

OVERVIEW

Designed with Asian traditional junk, with 10 cabins, Phoenix  (previously called Spice Cruise) has been launched in August 2008 to serve small group or family travelers. This newly built, custom-designed yacht features three decks which nestle a luxury and elegant restaurant, an excellent bar, a little library, and a massage room-plus ten spacious sleeping cabins offering four types of intimate, luxury, personal accommodation, fully-equipped dining room with Internet accessed computer, wooden bar with hundreds of cocktails, mock tails, air conditioning installation. Passengers will be just pampered. With that much space, passengers can truly unwind in the best atmosphere. As one of the outstanding authentic cruises in Halong Bay, Phoenix  is authentically appointed.

RESTAURANT
Located in the back end of the junk, with area for check in/out, this Luxurious restaurant is designed to serve 25 customers with separate tables and chair carved with precious wood. Cuisines offered on board with topics: traditional Vietnamese and Western foods and mixed Brunch Buffet. The chef will provide deluxe amenities and pampering services whilst cruising through magnificent landscapes. Phoenix  Cruise also provides Internet accessed computers which are necessary for businessmen doing both traveling and working.

JUNK'S CABINS
The Phoenix  deluxe cabins and Phoenix cabins have en-suite shower bathroom with hot and cold water, A/C, walk-in closets and fruit baskets, especially LCD TV and DVD which are the effective tools to relax in the room. Each cabin is well- equipped with Asian traditional style. The harmonious combination among wooden carvings, wooden mini – bar and lantern inspires customers’ classic impression. This traditional style combines with modern facilities make the visitor feel comfortable and convenience. Whenever you can relax in your room and enjoy the splendor of the sites through panoramic window.

BAR & SUNDECK
Sun deck is separated the junk into 2 sections: One with sunbathing chairs where the guests can be tanning themselves for relaxing with Sunset Cocktail Party, one with couple wooden chairs under the exotic big umbrellas where they can sit and enjoy cocktails and the tranquility of World Wonder Heritage dotted with elegant green trees. Sun deck looks like a hidden island where visitors will have an overview about the grandiose scenery of Halong bay.

 ITINERARY 1: Full day trip with kayaking

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Surprising Cave – Kayaking – Hanoi ( L )
Pick you up at your hotel. On the way to Ha Long city enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and daily Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Ha Long board boat. Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat is cruising the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape. After visiting Amazing cave we stop at a floating house and go kayaking to enjoy the beauty of the bay with stalactite and stalagmite cave. And then we take a sunset cruise towards Ha Long wharf drive back to Hanoi for your overnight stay. 8h30 pm tour ends at your hotel.

All rates are in US dollars and per person..

 ITINERARY 2: Two - Day Cruise Package

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Deluxe Phoenix Cruiser (L, D)
Pick you up at your hotel. Arrive in Ha Long. Board Ha Long Phoenix Cruiser. Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape. After visiting Amazing cave we stop at a floating house and go kayaking to Luon cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay. Fresh fruit platter will be served followed by a dinner between 6h30 and 7h00 pm, overnight on board.

Day 2: Deluxe Phoenix Cruiser – Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L)
Sunrise breakfast and cruise around the clear & emerald water to another part of Ha Long bay with a close up view of stunning limestone peaks such as Drum cave, Man's head Islet….Heading to Van Gia fishing village, you will have the opportunity to understand more about the fishermen's daily life. Having lunch on board with a variety of local foods, enjoying the rest of the boat trip before back to Ha Long dock. Have a short break before en route to Hanoi . Trip ends around 4h30 pm.

All rates are in US dollars and per person..

  ITINERARY 3: Three - Day Cruise Package - 2 nights on Board

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Deluxe Phoenix Cruiser. (L, D)
Pick you up at your hotel. Arrive in Ha Long, boarding Ha Long phoenix cruiser. Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape. After visiting Amazing cave, we stop at a floating house and go kayaking to Luon cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay. Fresh fruit platter will be served followed by a dinner between 6h30 and 7h00 pm.
Overnight on board.

Day 2: Deluxe Phoenix Cruiser – Full day kayaking (B, L, D)
Sunrise breakfast is ready to serve at around 7h30 am. Soaking your body for our kayaking. The guide will show you the most beautiful parts of the bay through a maze of islets amidst dramatic natural scenery to explore stalactite caves such as Drum cave, Man's head islet, Turtle islet and Fairman's cave before heading to Van Gia fishing village for BBQ lunch and relaxation. You will have a chance to understand more about fishermen's daily life in the bay. Afterwards we continue kayaking to the other sides of the bay to visit a pearl farm. We return to the junk around 4h00 pm for the second night.
Overnight on board.

Day 3: Ha Long phoenix Cruiser – Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L)
Sunrise breakfast, morning cruising back to Le Tonkin, lazy on the top deck. Let spend time enjoying the beauty of creator. Having lunch on board with variety of local foods before back to Ha Long dock. Have a short break of 15 minutes and then en route to Hanoi . Trip ends around 4h30 pm.

All rates are in US dollars and per person..

 ITINERARY 4: Three-Day Cruise Package - 1 night on Board, 1 night at Hotel
Discover Ha Long Bay & Cat Ba Island

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Deluxe Phoenix Cruiser. (L, D)
Pick you up at your hotel. Arrive in Ha Long, boarding Ha Long Phoenix Cruiser. Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat is cruising the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape. After visiting Amazing cave we stop at a floating house and go kayaking to Luon cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay. Fresh fruit platter will be served followed by a dinner between 6h30 and 7h00 pm.
Overnight on board.

Day 2: Deluxe Phoenix Cruiser – Van Gia floating village – Monkey Island – Cat Ba Town (B, L)
Sunrise breakfast is ready to serve around 7h30 am. Our boat cruises around the clear and emerald water towards Van Gia floating village with opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations. Then you will be transferred to a smaller boat cruising towards to Lan Ha Bay with stalagmite caves, hidden lagoons. After visiting Monkey Island you will get to Cat Ba Island for lunch. Check in your hotel, in the afternoon it is the time for you to relax, walk to Cat Co beach to dump the beauty connection between sea and mountain or just lie down on the beach looking at sunset. Dinner is for your choice, enjoy taste of Vietnamese cuisine for special or anywhere you wish for your favorite.
Overnight at Hotel in Cat Ba Island.

Day 3: Cat Ba Town – Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L)
After breakfast our bus picks you up for transit boat to Phoenix Cruiser, keeping on cruising along another part of bay with arm – chair exploration of more beautiful limestone islands en route to the dock. Having lunch on board with a variety of local foods before back to Ha Long dock. Have a short break and then en route to Hanoi . Trip ends around 4h30 pm.

All rates are in US dollars and per person..

Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
           The itinerary may be subject to change due to the bad weather condition.

Including:
Professional English speaking guide
Transfer Hanoi - Ha Long - Hanoi by shuttle bus
Entrance fees and sightseeing tickets in Ha Long Bay
Luxury Cruise through Ha Long Bay
Meals as mentioned per program
Accommodation in Luxury air-conditioned cabin
Kayaking for 1 hour (applied for 2 days 1 night trip)
Kayaking for the 2nd day (applied for 3 days 2 nights trip)
Welcome Drink, cold handkerchief

Excluding:
Airfares, Visa arrangement
Beverages, tips and personal expenses
All other services not mentioned clearly above
Tax and service charge

Thing to bring: Sun block, camera & film, insect repellent, original passport, wide brim hat, swimming clothes and sun glasses.

The rate may be changed without prior notice if there is a market fluctuation relating petrol, food and goods or ticket price.

These rates are available only for bookings made with hotels-in-vietnam.com and NOT available from the cruiser directly.

As indicated: (A/C= Air-conditioning, O/N= Overnight, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

Tariff for this trip: The tariff may differentiate according to number of participants and the high or low seasons in Vietnam. Please contact our travel consultant for the price of this trip.