Halong Bay - Ginger Cruise
- Class : Deluxe Cruise
- Commence : All time around the year upon request.
GINGER CRUISE – PHOTO GALLERY
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- Bar with Lounge
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- Bathroom
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- Deluxe Stateroom
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- Food
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- Lobby
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- On boat
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- Overview
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- Restaurant
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- Sundesk
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- Superior Stateroom
BOOK NOWGinger Cruise
GINGER CRUISE – VIDEO
- Description
General
Discover the splendors of Halong Bay aboard the Halong Ginger, a wooden junk that combines classic beauty with modern comfort. Measuring 38 meters (125 feet) in length, this newly built, custom-designed yacht features three decks that house an elegant restaurant, two bars, a small library, and a massage room-plus ten luxurious sleeping cabins. With so much space, passengers can truly unwind and enjoy the bay’s magnificent scenery.Activities
CyclingSnokellingTea celebrationVisit floating villagesCooking classKayakingTai ChiSwimmingSunbathingFishingSpecial Event
Meeting & ConferenceBeach PartyMusic performanceInside Cave PartyWeddingSpecial Events upon requestDeck plan
* Sundeck
* Upper deck
* Main deck
- Facilities & Services
Services
Baby cotFresh flowerLibraryBarRestaurantCabin Service (Snack Meals)Beauty Services and MassageDeluxe
02 Ginger Deluxe rooms, 16 sqm with double queen size bed and 03 panoramic windows. The natural marble bathroom is together with deluxe amenities: Panoramic windows; Minibar; Air conditioner; In house phone; Deluxe amenities; Linen bedding; Glass standing shower; Wardrobe; Cotton bath robe.Superior
08 Ginger Rooms, 14 sqm with 02 panoramic windows. The natural marble bathroom is together with deluxe amenities. Connecting rooms are available for family. Amenities: Panoramic windows; Minibar; Air conditioner; In house phone; Deluxe amenities; Linen bedding; Glass standing shower; Wardrobe; Cotton bath robe. - 2 days program
DAY ONE
12.30 Boarding - Enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
12.45 Check in and begin cruise.
13.30 Lunch is served.
Spa services are available after lunch and throughout the cruise. There is a menu of available services in your cabin. You may
book services with Spa staff after lunch or at any time with any of the boat's management or guide staff.
16.00 Arrive at the Cua Van floating fishing village area. Upon arrival we will transfer by tender to Tien Ong cave. There are many
caves in Halong Bay, but Tien Ong is the most recently explored and opened for public access. In 2007 a team of Vietnamese
archeologists conducted extensive research which led to the discovery of human bones and artifacts dating to 10,000 - 8,000 BC. The
cave has a wide, but short entrance which is said to resemble the shape of a frog's mouth. The cave is 5 meters above sea level and is
50 meters deep and covers 1000 square meters, almost evenly split into two chambers. We will tour the cave for about 15 minutes.
From the cave we will re-board the tender and make the short trip to the village. There are two options for exploring the village. One
option is to transfer on small bamboo boats rowed by the local people. The second option is to travel by kayak (self-rowed). The
kayaking option is $15 per person.
17.30 Depart and sail for about 45 minutes to Luom Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight.
17.45 Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know
what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about is 20 - 30 minutes.
19.30 Dinner is served.
21.00 Short presentation is given about Halong Bay in the dining room.DAY TWO
06.30 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.00 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 20 minutes).
07.15 Arrive at Titop Island.
07.45 Transfer by tender to the island. There is a beach for swimming and you may also hike to the top of the island for great views
and photo opportunities. The hike involves walking up about 400 stone steps; it normally takes about 10-20 minutes to the top. There is
a large viewing deck about half-way up with amazing panoramic views. This may be as far as you will need or want to climb, but if you
wish you may continue the top. If you are hiking please be sure to wear proper footwear. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.
08.45 Upon return to the boat you will have time to freshen up and finish packing. When checking out 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 Tuan
ChauMarina.
09.30 Check out of cabins at 9:30 please. Breakfast served 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 Disembark atHeritage Line Lounge in Tuan Chau New Marina.PLEASE NOTE THAT TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY SLIGHTLY
ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE WHEN NECESSARY1 Jan – 30 Apr & 1 Oct – 31 Dec 1 May – 30 Sep Double/Twin cabin Single cabin Double/Twin cabin Single cabin Ginger Room 405 323 361 265 Ginger Deluxe 459 365 380 302 Child from 5 to 12 years old 104 104 86 86 Transfer Hanoi Hotel - Halong - Hanoi by Shuttle bus $35.00/person Hanoi Hotel – Halong – Hanoi by private car $59.00/person Hanoi Airport pick up/drop off $17.00/person Price: is quoted in US dollars per cabin BOOK NOWGinger Cruise INCLUDED EXCLUDED * Accommodation (double/twin sharing) * Meals which do not specify in the program * Meals specified in tour program * Pick up and transfer from Hanoi to Halong and return * Boat trips specified the tour program * Personal travel insurance * All entrance, permission and visiting fees * All personal expenses Children under 4 year old. Free of charge * All gratuities and tips to driver * Entrance fees to Halong Bay. * Everything not mentioned in the program * Welcome cocktail on arrival, Vietnamese sea food lunch and dinner on first day. International buffet brunch in the next day. * Kayak option: base on the same cruising route with Halong Ginger: 35 USD/pax (on double kayak sharing basic) * 01 child maximum per cabin. Child reduction applicable only if sharing a cabin with maximun of 02 adults * Above 11 year old the same adult tour cost - 3 days program
DAY ONE
12.30 Boarding - Enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
12.45 Check in and begin cruise.
13.30 Lunch is served.
Spa services are available after lunch and throughout the cruise. There is a menu of available services in your cabin. You may
book services with Spa staff after lunch or at any time with any of the boat's management or guide staff.
16.00 Arrive at the Cua Van floating fishing village area. Upon arrival we will transfer by tender to Tien Ong cave. There are many
caves in Halong Bay, but Tien Ong is the most recently explored and opened for public access. In 2007 a team of Vietnamese
archeologists conducted extensive research which led to the discovery of human bones and artifacts dating to 10,000 - 8,000 BC. The
cave has a wide, but short entrance which is said to resemble the shape of a frog's mouth. The cave is 5 meters above sea level and is
50 meters deep and covers 1000 square meters, almost evenly split into two chambers. We will tour the cave for about 15 minutes.
From the cave we will re-board the tender and make the short trip to the village. There are two options for exploring the village. One
option is to transfer on small bamboo boats rowed by the local people. The second option is to travel by kayak (self-rowed). The
kayaking option is $15 per person.
17.30 Depart and sail for about 45 minutes to Luom Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight.
17.45 Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know
what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about is 20 - 30 minutes.
19.30 Dinner is served.
21.00 Short presentation is given about Halong Bay in the dining room.DAY TWO
06.30 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.00 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 20 minutes).
08.00 Transfer by tender to our day boat, Sunset. Breakfast will be served as the boat sets sail for the Surprise cave.
09.15 Arrive at the Surprise cave, the biggest cave in Ha Long Bay with 10,000 square meters, when you visit the cave like
our Vietnamese house with three chambers as lobby, dining room and bedroom with most beautiful stalagmites and
stalactites.We will tour the cave for about 60 minutes.
10.15 Set sail for the Luon Cave. Join the kayaking excursion to the Luon cave and surrounding waters. Kayaking duration
is about 45 minutes. There will also be time for relaxing on board with beautiful scenery.
12.15 Lunch is served.
13.30 Set sail for the Pearl Farm Village, and visit Pearl Factory.
14.30 Depart form the Pearl Farm Village area and sail for the Titop island to rejoin the main boat.
15.00 Return to the main boat and free time for spa, massage and sightseeing till dinner.
17.45 Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let
you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about 20 - 30 minutes
19.30 Dinner is served.
21.00 Short presentation is given about Halong Bay in the dining room.DAY THREE
06.30 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.00 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 20 minutes).
07.15 Arrive at Titop Island.
07.45 Transfer by tender to the island. There is a beach for swimming and you may also hike to the top of the island for
great views and photo opportunities. The hike involves walking up about 400 stone steps; it normally takes about 10-15
minutes to the top. If you plan on hiking please be sure to wear proper footwear. We will spend about 45 minutes on the
island.
08.45 Upon return to the boat you will have time 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 Tuan
ChauMarina.
09.30 Breakfast served 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 Disembark atHeritage Line Lounge in Tuan Chau New Marina.
PLEASE NOTE THAT TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY SLIGHTLY
ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE WHEN NECESSARY1 Jan – 30 Apr & 1 Oct – 31 Dec 1 May – 30 Sep Double/Twin cabin Single cabin Double/Twin cabin Single cabin Ginger Room 685 598 560 485 Ginger Deluxe 732 641 600 525 Child from 5 to 12 years old 174 174 142 142 Transfer Hanoi Hotel - Halong - Hanoi by Shuttle bus $35.00/person Hanoi Hotel – Halong – Hanoi by private car $59.00/person Hanoi Airport Pick up/Drop off $17.00/person Price: is quoted in US dollars per cabin BOOK NOWGinger Cruise INCLUDED EXCLUDED * Accommodation (double/twin sharing) * Meals which do not specify in the program * Meals specified in tour program * Pick up and transfer from Hanoi to Halong and return * Boat trips specified the tour program * Personal travel insurance * All entrance, permission and visiting fees * All personal expenses * Above 11 year old the same adult tour cost * All gratuities and tips to driver * Entrance fees to Halong Bay. * Everything not mentioned in the program * Welcome cocktail on arrival, Vietnamese sea food lunch and dinner on first day. International buffet brunch in the next day. * Kayak option: base on the same cruising route with Halong Ginger: 35 USD/pax (on double kayak sharing basic) * 01 child maximum per cabin. Child reduction applicable only if sharing a cabin with maximun of 02 adults * Children under 4 year old. Free of charge - Reviews
“Ginger Cruise was wonderful” from Young – New York, USA
On the advice of many friends, my husband and I spent just one night on the Ginger cruise. Given the weather was misty and cool (beautiful nonetheless), I think this was the right amount of of time. The boat and the service were wonderful. Our room was clean and comfortable and just very very nice all-around. The food was delicious. We loved the trips to a cave and especially to a fishing village. There were a total of 14 guests on the boat, and as a result the whole experience felt very intimate. Our guide, Tuan, was very kind and helpful. also, this boat and it’s sister boats, Violet and Jasmine, took a slightly different route offering more of the spectacular scenery. If you are contemplating a lesser cruise, consider that this one comes with a private car to and from your hotel in Hanoi. We’d heard many harrowing stories about bus trips back and forth to Halong and weren’t interested. Our driver was great, and the trip, 3 hours and 45 minutes, went very smoothly. Oh, and bring a bottle of wine!
Visited January 2012“Beautiful” from Mats – Stockholm, Sweden
We went out for a two day cruise with Ginger Cruise at Halong Bay and it was so nice. The boat was very beautiful and never felt owercrowdet. The staff onboard were so serviceminded and made everything to make you feel comfortable.
Our cabin was like the boat very beautiful with a great bathroom and comfortable beds. Also very clean.
The lunch was OK, nothing special, but the dinner was great with a seafood buffé.
The tours that was included in the trip was very interesting (to a large cave and to a floating village). The deck was spacious and to get up in the morning at 7 and just sit on deck with a cup of tea and watch the fantastic landscape was magical.
The trip ended with a very good brunch before getting back to Halong.
A very nice and memorable tour.
Visited January 2012
