Amira Cruise
Overview
About Amira Cruise
Designed following the model wooden style, Amira Cruise is one of the newest vessels of all Halong Bay Cruise. Amira Cruise is built in 2016 and operated in Bai Tu Long Bay. This is a small and intimate cruises with only three cabins. The cruise has the length of 23.5 meters and the width of 6.8 meters with two decks. For those seeking a private and intimate Halong Bay cruise, Amira is a great choice that worth you every penny.
Amira Cruise makes itself different
Amira Cruise has three sizable cabins with the total space ranging from 22 to 30 square meters. All cabins are non-smoking rooms fully equipped with modern amenities such as air-condition, mini bar, private bathroom (with bathtub and shower), and double bed (Queen size 150cm x 200cm) or single bed (single size 90cm x 200cm). Cabins are classified into two types, namely, 02 Family Suite Cabins and 01 Double Suite Cabin. Amira Cruise can accommodate up to 11 passengers with the maximum of 8 adults, so this is ideal of the best halong bay budget cruise for a group of around ten people or some couples or families.
As one of the newest cruise in Halong Bay Cruise, Amira Cruise makes itself different from other ones by its unique itineraries. Selecting Amira, tourists can enjoy a truly off beaten track to less-visited attractions in Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay such as Thien Canh Son Cave, Vung Ha Area, Vung Vieng Village, and Cong Do and Be Ong Dau Area.
Best things we love:
3 things that we love most about Amira Cruise
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Small sized vessel
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Boutique design
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Kid-friendly
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay
Morning:
As the other Halong bay cruise our shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel near Hanoi Old Quarter for a scenic drive. There is a stopover in Hai Duong Province for refreshment. Arrive in Hon Gai Pier and take a short break at Amira Coffee Lounge before embarking on the cruise. Then, the hospitable crew will help you to check in the boat.
Afternoon:
After cruise briefing and safety instruction, let’s your taste buds awaken by a sumptuous set menu lunch in the beautiful dining area. The set menu includes a plenty of fresh seafood and traditional Vietnamese dishes. As the lunch time finishes, take time to relax while Amira Cruise heads to Thien Canh Son Cave. Bring smart phone or camera to catch unforgettable moments in one of the biggest and most beautiful grottos in Bai Tu Long Bay. Swimming and kayaking are also highly recommended in this area. Then, return on board to enjoy the sunset party. A special Happy Hour program will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 allows you to buy TWO and get ONE free. For those loving cooking, do not miss a cooking demonstration guiding you how to prune fruits and flowers in a beautiful way.
Evening:
Amira Chef will treat you to a mouth-watering barbecue dinner with a plenty of fresh seafood and grills. The rest time at night is free, you can do what you love. Take advantage of Gold Happy Hour to buy ONE get ONE free. Watching video at the dining hall to broaden your knowledge about Halong Bay and its history and geography. Go fishing with the crew. Or simply take a hot shower and relax in your own cabin.
Day 2: Cong Do – Vung Vieng- Hanoi
Morning: Let’s start your new day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck. Wake up early will help you not only to participate in Tai Chi session but also enjoy the most stunning moments of Halong Bay in a day. Then, full charge your energy with a light breakfast and get ready for an inspiring excursion in Vung Vieng Floating Fishing Village. You can delight in kayaking or seating on a bamboo boat to explore the biggest fishing village of Halong Bay. Meanwhile, those love fishing can enjoy the experiences of being a real fishermen by hiring a fishing boat and catching fish with local fishermen. The local will show you how to use fishing net and how they catch fish to earn for a living. Sightseeing and discovering outside the Bay is following the sail but it requires extra fees. At 9:00, return on board and check out the cabin. “Learning cooking class on board” is followed by a farewell brunch while the cruise get back. Arrive in the harbor at noon.
Afternoon: Shuttle bus will bring you back to your hotel. Arrive in Hanoi at around 4:30. Trip ends.
Payment & Cancellation
Cruise Policy:
- Check in: 12:15pm
- Check out: 11:00am
- Arrival in Hanoi: 16:30pm
- Free of charge for children under 5 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults (No extra Mattress)
- The Child Rate for children from 5 to below 12 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults: 75% Adult rate (No extra Mattress)
- Two children below 12 years sharing private cabin get 25% discount from adult cabin rate.
- Kayaking is free of charge for 3 day 2 night trip. For 2 day 1 night trip, kayaking fee $10/person applies and must be booked in advance.
Peak season surcharge
- Surcharge of $30 per person applies if guests stay overnight on December 24th and/or December 31st.
- Shuttle bus: $20/adult and $15/child under 12 round trip. Pick up point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House
Booking Policy:
- More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
- From 30 to 7 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rates
- From 6 to 3 days prior to check in: 50% of total rates.
- Less than 3 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
- No-Show: 100% of total rates.
- Cancellation notice must be in written form and send to us via email. Refund will be processed between 5-7 business days.
Inclusions:
- Welcome Drink
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
- Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
- Meals as in program
- Insurance and Service Charges.
Exclusions:
- Transfer round trip Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (Shuttle bus and private transfer availble)
- Airfares, Car Transfers and Hotels
- Beauty Spa Services and Massage
- Beverages
- Tips and Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Kayaking is available for $10/person
- Surcharge for New Year and Christmas