ORIENTAL BRIDGE CRUISES IN HALONG LAN HA
AND BAI TU LONG BAY
CRUISES ON SUPERIOR PRIVATE JUNKS
AND BAI TU LONG BAY
CRUISES ON SUPERIOR PRIVATE JUNKS
Cruising in a private junk presents enormous advantages: the junk is yours alone, her smaller size allows her sailing in channels which larger boats cannot use and stop on small deserted beaches, she can spend the night in an isolated bay when collective junks have to stay in the same larger one, the service onboard is better and so is the food.ww
If, after your cruise in Halong Bay, you wish to spend one or 2 days in the magic « Halong Bay on Land » of Tam Coc (Ninh Binh), please refer to the paragraph Combination Halong Bay/Halong Bay on Land (Tam Coc/Ninh Binh) of the page Oriental Bridge Cruises in Halong Bay - Cruises on our own private junk Oriental Sun: www.orientalbridge.com/halong-oriental-sun
If, after your cruise in Halong Bay, you wish to spend one or 2 days in the magic « Halong Bay on Land » of Tam Coc (Ninh Binh), please refer to the paragraph Combination Halong Bay/Halong Bay on Land (Tam Coc/Ninh Binh) of the page Oriental Bridge Cruises in Halong Bay - Cruises on our own private junk Oriental Sun: www.orientalbridge.com/halong-oriental-sun
THE TRANSFERS FROM HA NOI TO CAT BA ISLAND (HALONG BAY)
Oriental Sun starts from the island of Cat Ba. To reach the island from Ha Noi, you have the choice between 2 solutions:
• Private car Hanoi-Haiphong and boat Haiphong-Cat Ba Island
Departure from your Ha Noi hotel around 6 AM and transfer to Hai Phong, then boat from Hai Phong to Cat Ba. Return by boat from Cat Ba to Haiphong and car from Hai Phong to your Ha Noi hotel. This solution allows more time to visit Cat Ba Island.
• Local bus Ha Noi- Haiphong and boat Haiphong-Cat Ba Island
Car from your Ha Noi hotel to the local bus Ha Noi-Haiphong, then boat Haiphong-Cat Ba. Return by the same route for the standard junk, through Halong City for the 2-cabin deluxe.
• Private car Hanoi-Haiphong and boat Haiphong-Cat Ba Island
Departure from your Ha Noi hotel around 6 AM and transfer to Hai Phong, then boat from Hai Phong to Cat Ba. Return by boat from Cat Ba to Haiphong and car from Hai Phong to your Ha Noi hotel. This solution allows more time to visit Cat Ba Island.
• Local bus Ha Noi- Haiphong and boat Haiphong-Cat Ba Island
Car from your Ha Noi hotel to the local bus Ha Noi-Haiphong, then boat Haiphong-Cat Ba. Return by the same route for the standard junk, through Halong City for the 2-cabin deluxe.
THE JUNKS
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JONQUE PRIVÉE 2 CABINES INSOLITE PRINCESS
Traditional 24-m junk with operating sails. 20-sq m lounge and 14-sq m elegant cabins (one double and one twin), each with a bathroom. 30-sq m upper deck with beach chairs. |
THE INSOLITE PRINCESS CRUISES:
2-day/1 night cruise: LAN HA BAY
Day 1 : HA NOI – CAT BA – LAN HA BAY (lunch, dinner)
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The driver and English-speaking guide meet you at your hotel around 6:30 for the transfer by car or bus from Hanoi to Haiphong and by boat from Haiphong to Cat Ba Island. Arrival in Cat Ba around 12:00, boarding on Oriental Sun. Seafood lunch while the junk starts sailing through Lan Ha Bay, a protected site part of Cat Ba National Park. We sail towards isolated islands, cruising through passages inaccessible to larger boats. |
Day 2 : LAN HA BAY – CAT BA - HANOI (breakfast, lunch)
The boat sails to the region of de Vung Kiem Lam, where you do more kayaking, inluding through a tunnel. Return to Lan Ha Bay, lunch and return to Hanoi, where we drop you at your hotel around 18:00.
3-day/2 night cruise : 3-day/2 night cruise
Day 1 : HA NOI – CAT BA – LAN HA BAY (lunch, dinner)
| The driver and English-speaking guide meet you at your hotel around 6:30 for the transfer by car or bus from Hanoi to Haiphong and by boat from Haiphong to Cat Ba Island. Arrival in Cat Ba around 12:00, boarding on Oriental Sun. Seafood lunch while the junk starts sailing through Lan Ha Bay, a protected site part of Cat Ba National Park. We sail towards isolated islands, cruising through passages inaccessible to larger boats. We stop on a isolated small beach for swimming and/or kayaking weather permitting. Visit of the Hang Ca Lagoon, accessible by a small craft through a tunnel. Delicious seafood diner and night on board in Lan Ha Bay. |
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Day 2 : LAN HA BAY (3 meals)
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The boat sails to the region of Vung Kiem Lam, where you do more kayaking, inluding through a tunnel. lunch and continuation of the sailing in Lan Bay. Kayaking, swimming or relaxation, dinner and night on the junk. |
Day 3 : LAN HA BAY – CAT BA – HANOI (breakfast, lunch)
We caontinue our navigation in Lan Ha Bay. Visit of a floating fish farm. Lunch and return to Cat Ba City around noon. return in Hnaoi, where we drop you at your hotel around 18:00.
2-CABIN PRIVATE JUNK DAI DUONG 06
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21-m long private junk built in 2017. Two comfortable cabines of 14 m², bar and two restaurants (main deck and upper deck).
3-CABIN PRIVATE JUNK DAI DUONG 09
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23-m long private junk built in 2016. 3 comfortable cabines of 14 m², bar and two restaurants (main deck and upper deck).
THE CRUISES
2-day cruise (1 night on board): HALONG BAY AND LAN HA BAY
2-day cruise (1 night on board): HALONG BAY AND LAN HA BAY
Day 1: HA NOI – CAT BA – LAN HA BAY - HALONG BAY (lunch, dinner)
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Our English-speaking guide meets you at your hotel for the transfer from Hanoi to Cat Ba Island. Arrival in Cat Ba around 12:00, boarding on your private junk. Seafood lunch while the junk starts sailing through Lan Ha Bay, a protected site part of Cat Ba National Park. |
Day 2: LAN HA BAY - HA NOI (breakfast, lunch)
Breakfast on board; we sail through Lan Ha Bay, approaching islets and peaks as close as possible. Visit of a floating fishing farm village. Lunch on board. We disembark in Cat Ba around 12:00, and then return to Ha Noi, where you arrive at your hotel around 18:00.
3-day cruise (2 nights on board): LAN HA, HALONG AND BAI TU LONG BAY
Day 1: HA NOI – CAT BA - LAN HA AND HALONG BAY (lunch, dinner)
| Our English-speaking guide meets you at your hotel for the transfer from Hanoi to Cat Ba Island. Arrival in Cat Ba around 12:00, boarding on your private junk. Seafood lunch while the junk starts sailing through Lan Ha Bay, a protected site part of Cat Ba National Park. We then enter Halong Bay, sailing towards isolated islands, cruising through passages inaccessible to larger boats. We stop on a isolated small beach for swimming and/or kayaking weather permitting. Visit of the Hang Ca Lagoon, accessible by a small craft through a tunnel. Delicious seafood diner and night on board in Lan Ha Bay. |
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Day 2: HALONG AND BAI TU LONG BAY (3 meals)
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Breakfast on board and we continue the navigation through Lan Ha and Halong Bays, towards Bai Tu Long Bay, which the legend claims to be the one where the dragon which made the bays arrived. We spend the day navigating, swimming, kayaking, having lunch on board, and just relaxing. Diner and 2nd night on board. |
Day 3: LAN HA BAY – HAI PHONG - HA NOI (breakfast, lunch)
Breakfast on board while sailing through Lan Ha Bay, approaching islets and peaks as close as possible. Visit of a floating fishing farm village. Lunch on board while we continue sailing through the magic Lan Ha Bay to return to Cat Ba Island. Disembarkment and return to Hanoi, where you arrive at your hotel around 18:00.
Rates per person in US dollars :
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Transfers by bus
| 1 pers | 2 pers | 3 pers | 4 pers | |
| 2-day cruise | $353 | $289 | $257 | $240 |
| 3-day cruise | $569 | $462 | $404 | $373 |
Transfers by car
| 1 pers | 2 pers | 3 pers | 4 pers | |
| 2-day cruise | $482 | $367 | $322 | $286 |
| 3-day cruise | $725 | $557 | $476 | $486 |
3-CABIN DAI DUONG 09
Transfers by bus
| 3 pers | 4 pers | 5 pers | 6 pers | |
| 2-day cruise | $289 | $257 | $240 | $226 |
| 3-day cruise | $462 | $404 | $373 | $349 |
Transfers by car
| 3 pers | 4 pers | 5 pers | 6 pers | |
| 2-day cruise | $367 | $322 | $286 | $260 |
| 3-day cruise | $577 | $526 | $476 | $385 |
3-CABIN INSOLITE PRINCESS
Transfers by bus
| 1 pers | 2 pers | 3 pers | 4 pers | |
| 2-day cruise | $612 | $324 | $272 | $240 |
| 3-day cruise | $990 | $512 | $494 | $388 |
Transfers by car
| 1 pers | 2 pers | 3 pers | 4 pers | |
| 2-day cruise | $809 | $424 | $341 | $293 |
| 3-day cruise | $1229 | $630 | $515 | $449 |
Prix enfants partageant la cabine avec les parents :
- 1-4 ans : lit gratuit, repas $12
- 5-11 ans : 50% du prix Adultes
- 1-4 ans : lit gratuit, repas $12
- 5-11 ans : 50% du prix Adultes
Rates for children sharing cabin with parents :
- Less than 2-year old: free
- 2 to 5 years: free bed ; meals $17
- 6 and 7 years : free bed ; meals $26
- Over 7 years: full adult rate
Included : Roundtrip transfers Hanoi-Cat Ba Island, English-speaking guide, the private junk, all the meals on board, the permit to visit the bays, site entrance fees, activities (kayaking, etc.), taxes and service.
Not included : Your personal insurance, your drinks, and your personal purchases.
- Less than 2-year old: free
- 2 to 5 years: free bed ; meals $17
- 6 and 7 years : free bed ; meals $26
- Over 7 years: full adult rate
Included : Roundtrip transfers Hanoi-Cat Ba Island, English-speaking guide, the private junk, all the meals on board, the permit to visit the bays, site entrance fees, activities (kayaking, etc.), taxes and service.
Not included : Your personal insurance, your drinks, and your personal purchases.
