Aquarena Cruise

Aquarena Cruise is a new Chinese wooden junk crewed by a professional, loyal and dedicated team. Spread over 3 decks she has 12 en-suite fully equipped luxury cabins, a bar, gourmet restaurant, outside dining area, sundeck.

Aquarena Cruise is your home while you are in Halong Bay. Good service is key. Our crew consists of 20 dynamic, passionate and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to making your stay with us special and unforgettable.

Facts about Aquarena Cruise

10.5m wide
40m Long
3 decks
12 Deluxe cabins (1st and 2nd decks)
Dining areas (3rd deck)
Sundeck (4th deck)

Activities

During your stay on Aquarena Cruise, you won’t be short of things to do. Our expert guide will lead kayaking tours of the bay, enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters. Join our staff in some late night cuttle fishing and we run cookery demonstrations for those interested in learning the art of Vietnamese cooking.

Kayaks (upon request or part of cruise package)
Tender
Bamboo rowing boats
Swimming
Cooking demonstrations
Join the staff to go night cuttle fishing in the evening
Test your vocal chords with some karaoke

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L,D)

08:00 Bus picks you up from your hotel for a 3.5 hour journey to Halong City.
12:00 Get on Tuan Chau Island (one of biggest islands and most beautiful island in Halong bay)
The bus will take you around the wonderful island before you get on our Aquarena Cruise.
12:30 Enjoy a welcome drink on the boat and check into your cabin.
13:00 Lunch is served while cruising through the bay
14:30 Visit the spectacular Thien Cung Cave with an expert guide
15.00 Visit peaceful Ba Hang fishing village where you will have the chance to discover the traditional culture of the local fishermen. Kayak or take a local bamboo boat around the majestic limestone columns, or just go for a dip.
16:30 Transfer to Gia Luan – very peaceful and quiet place for sleeping. It’s relaxing time on the sundeck, enjoy the view coming to sunset and wonderful cocktails from the bar.
19:00 Dinner with more special seafood.
Enjoy after-dinner cocktails at the bar, test your vocal chords with some karaoke or cuttlefish fishing (squid fishing) from the boat.

Day 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B,L)

05:00 Get up early (if you want) to enjoy the sunrise.
07.30 Breakfast served on the boat while cruising through the bay.
09:30 There’s special cooking class with some traditional dishes presented by our excellent Chef. Cruise through the bay, admiring the spectacular islands, islets.
11:00 Special lunch is served on board while cruising back to the pier on Tuan Chau Island.
12:00 Say goodbye to the crew and get back onto dry land.
16.30 Bus drops you off at your hotel in Hanoi where you say goodbye to your guide.

Price for group tour (USD/pax) - Promotion price valid from 1 Feb – 29 Feb 2012

Cabin	Price/pax	Promotion price	Single supplement
Deluxe cabin	$139/pax	$125/pax	$40
Pick up & Drop off	Included

Inclusions:

All transport costs
Entrance to all the sights
Meals
English speaking tour guide
Kayaking or rowing bamboo boat to fishing village
Cooking class on boat
A small bottle of water in room, and tea and coffee with breakfast.

Exclusions:

Alcohol
Extra drinks
Personal expenses and gratuities

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L,D)

08:00 Bus picks you up from your hotel for a 3.5 hour journey to Halong City.
12:00 Get on Tuan Chau Island (one of biggest islands and most beautiful island in Halong bay)
The bus will take you around the wonderful island before you get on our Aquarena Cruise.
12:30 Enjoy a welcome drink on the boat and check into your cabin.
13:00 Lunch is served while cruising through the bay
14:30 Visit the spectacular Thien Cung Cave with an expert guide
15.00 Visit peaceful Ba Hang fishing village where you will have the chance to discover the traditional culture of the local fishermen. Kayak or take a local bamboo boat around the majestic limestone columns, or just go for a dip.
16:30 Transfer to Gia Luan – very peaceful and quiet place for sleeping. It’s relaxing time on the sundeck, enjoy the view coming to sunset and wonderful cocktails from the bar.
19:00 Dinner with more special seafood.
Enjoy after-dinner cocktails at the bar, test your vocal chords with some karaoke or cuttlefish fishing (squid fishing) from the boat.

Day 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B,L)

05:00 Get up early (if you want) to enjoy the sunrise.
07.30 Breakfast served on the boat while cruising through the bay.
09:30 There’s special cooking class with some traditional dishes presented by our excellent Chef. Cruise through the bay, admiring the spectacular islands, islets.
11:00 Special lunch is served on board while cruising back to the pier on Tuan Chau Island.
12:00 Say goodbye to the crew and get back onto dry land.
16.30 Bus drops you off at your hotel in Hanoi where you say goodbye to your guide.

Price for group tour (USD/pax) - Promotion price valid from 1 Feb – 29 Feb 2012