V’Spirit Cruises
Overview
The two recently built wooden junks managed by V’Spirit will bring you a holiday to remember. Coated in a traditional design, the junk features deluxe cabins of contemporary style. Each cabin has large windows, private bathroom and comfortable bed. Look no where further as you have found the right one to visit Halong Bay.
Though joining the team of junks at bay only recently, V’Spirit soon emerges as a top choice for budget travellers, offering quality stay at a fraction of price. The crew is enthusiastic in every way to make sure you have the best holiday possible.
With V’Spirit you will be staying in a modernly equipped cabins, which feature private sundeck, seaview windows and private bathroom. When it comes to food and activities, you will be pleasantly surprised by what Vspirit has to offered compared to the price paid.
V’Spirit Cruise is without doubt on our top list of budget cruise for 2016, thanks to the excellence in service and quality of accommodation.
“V’Spirit” is short for “Vietnamese Spirit” – a national philosophy advocating warm hospitality to guests, which is what we can guarantee you on one of our Halong Bay Deluxe Cruises. The crew members that you will meet are professionally trained and experienced, committing themselves to show you the true meaning of V’Spirit.
We have three wooden junk boats in our fleet designed in traditional Vietnamese style, yet loaded with contemporary amenities. Each of our deluxe cabins includes sea-view windows and a modern bathroom, with large, comfortable beds and plenty of extra space. Upstairs, you will find a classy restaurant where you will taste some of the best food available in Vietnam. The sundeck and the bar are fantastic places for meeting people and catching amazing views of the magnificent Halong Bay.
As possibly the biggest highlight of any Vietnam Tour, Halong Bay is awaiting your discovery and V’Spirit is thrilled to be there with you. Our excellent customer service means that you can focus on the beauty all around you while we take care of everything else. As one of the top recommendations on Tripadvisor, we are proud to call ourselves one of the best Halong Bay Cruises and hope to have the fantastic time with your family, friends or have a great honeymoon time in otherworldly Halong Bay.
Best things we love
5 things that we love most about V’Spirit Cruises
- Triple and family cabin available
- Tasteful decoration
- Reasonable price
- Perfect choice for budget travelers
- Wide range of activities
Your Itinerary
2D1N Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L/D)
08.00 – 08.30 Wait in the lobby of your central Hanoi hotel as our tour guide meets you and assists you and your luggage onto the bus.
12.30 – 13.00 After driving across the Red River Delta to Halong City, we will meet the V’Spirit Cruise at Tuan Chau Marina. Feel free to explore your new deluxe cruise by checking out your cabin, the sundeck and all of its other wonderful features.
13.30 – 14.30 Watch the limestone islets gracefully slide past the window as we begin cruising while lunch is presented to us in the dining room.
15.00 – 16.00 Relax on board the cruise until we arrive at Sung Sot Cave. Also called the ‘Amazing Cave’, this is a magical system of hanging and rising rock formations formed over hundreds of thousands of years.
16.00 – 17.00 There will be three options available for you at Titop Island. You can relax on the beach, swim in the ocean or climb the stone steps until you reach the viewing platform on the summit.
17.00 – 18.30 Refresh for dinner back on board the V’Spirit Cruise. Relax into our social gathering on the sundeck as we watch the sun set on another beautiful day on the bay.
19.00 Dinner is served in the romantic dining room and our after-dinner activities begin immediately afterwards. We will have board games available, along with squid fishing equipment and a selection of movies.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L)
06.30 – 07.00 Wake up to the morning beauty of Halong Bay, and catch it best on the sundeck, where we will also be holding an energizing Tai Chi session.
07.00 – 09.30 We have a morning of kayaking today, heading around the more isolated spots of the popular bay, finding serenity in the morning calm that descends on the forested mountains reaching high above us.
09.45 – 10.30 We return to the V’Spirit Cruise where you can check out of your cabin and take the last of your photos from the outside areas.
10.30 – 11.30 Our chef will lead a very impressive fruit-carving and cooking demonstration before we serve you a filling early lunch in the dining room.
11.45 – 12.00 Wave goodbye to your crew when you disembark the V’Spirit. Our shuttle bus will take you back to Hanoi where we hope to arrive at around 16.00. Your Halong Bay 2 day 1 night cruise ends!
V’Spirit Cruises would like to thank you unreservedly for joining us in outstanding Halong Bay. We hope we get the privilege of serving you again in the future.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
3D2N Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L/D)
08.00 – 08.30 Enjoy the scenery of the Red River Delta from the bus as we pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and transfer you to the pier.
12.30 – 13.00 We will board the V’Spirit Classic cruise ship and start sailing, following a brief cruise introduction by your new crew.
13.30 – 14.30 There will be a fantastic lunch served as we sail past the first of the many famous limestone pillars around Halong Bay.
15.00 – 16.00 We take a look inside Sung Sot Cave, one of the most beautiful of all Halong Bay caves.
16.00 – 17.00 Take the option of swimming, relaxing on the beach or climbing up to the peak for a panoramic view of Halong Bay at Titop Island.
17.00 – 18.30 We head back to the V’Spirit Classic to get ready for dinner and to enjoy our Sunset Party upstairs
19.00 Dinner will be served as the sun begins to set; after this, you are free to do as you like. Play board games, watch movies or relax at your own leisure before you retire to your cabin for a peaceful sleep on the still water.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Halong Bay Cruising (B/L/D)
06.30 – 07.00 There will be an option to try Tai Chi on the sundeck in the morning. Take this opportunity to soak up the early sun and strengthen your body for the day ahead.
07.30 – 08.30 Enjoy a lovely breakfast in the serenity of the Halong Bay morning.
08.30 – 12.00 We will transfer to the V’Spirit day boat and begin our kayaking expedition in the area around Drum Cave, so-called because of the dramatic sound it makes when lightning hits.
12.00 – 14.00 Relax back on the day boat and enjoy lunch on board.
14.30 – 16.00 Learn about all the processes that go into refining pearls at a pearl farm, from growing through harvesting to selling.
16.00 – 17.00 We head back to the V’Spirit Classic and freshen up for dinner. Watch a slow sunset on the sundeck with happy hour at the bar.
19.00 Savour your final dinner in the restaurant before you indulge in the nighttime activities. We have the option of squid fishing, a new experience for most passengers on any Halong Bay itinerary.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L)
06.30 – 07.00 There will be another chance to engage your body and mind in Tai Chi on the sundeck in the new light of Halong Bay.
07.00 – 09.30 Enjoy a light breakfast on board and jump into your kayaks for an exploration of some secluded areas, one of the more relaxing things to do in Halong Bay.
09.45 – 10.30 Return to the V’Spirit Classic and we will begin cruising back to the harbour, passing famous sites such as Ba Hang fishing village and Dog Islet.
10.30 – 11.30 There will be a final fruit-carving demonstration and a cooking class led by our professional chef before an early lunch.
11.45 – 12.00 We disembark from the V’Spirit Classic and board the shuttle bus from Halong Bay to Hanoi.
You will arrive in Hanoi at around
16.00 For ending your 3-day 2-night itinerary with V’Spirit Cruise in Halong Bay. We hope you enjoyed your Halong Bay 3 day 2 night trip with V’Spirit Classic, thank you and we look forward to seeing you again!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Payment & Cancellation
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.
Cruise Policy
- Children less than 5 years of age are FOC, sharing a room with parent/s.
- Children from 5 to 11 years of age are charged 75%, sharing a twin room
- Children from 12 years of age and above are charged as adult
- The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults on mattress.
- Shuttle bus: $10/person/round trip
- Peak season surcharge: Surcharge $30/person for Gala dinner applies if guests stay overnight on December 24th and/or December 31st.
Inclusions
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- Entrance fees and sightseeing tickets in Halong Bay
- Cruise through Halong bay
- All meals on board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Accommodation in air-conditioned cabin
- Kayaking.
- Cooking demonstration
- Welcome drinks, cold handkerchief
- Tai Chi class
- Insurance
Exclusions
- Transfer from Hanoi to Halong and return by Shuttle Bus (service available – see Cruise policy)
- Additional drinks
- Tips and other personal expenses
- All other services not mentioned above