Private tailor-made journeys of a life time
Bai Tu Long bay
Launched in 2015
16 Cabin
from $165
US $140
Room with balcony
2
Sea view
Double
15 m²
Room with balcony
3
Sea view
Triple
15 m²
The traditional feel of the Cristina Diamond Cruise stems from the mixture of light and burnished wood with Vietnamese artisan motifs. We are proud of the beauty of our ship and we think it goes some way to matching that of Bai Tu Long Bay, through which we sail. Bai Tu Long Bay’s quiet ambiance is perfect for the Cristina Diamond Cruise. Just 16 cabins mean that cruises are never over-filled, giving you plenty of space to enjoy yourself at your own leisure, while the sundeck, restaurant and other amenities are there to make your passage as smooth as the sailing of the boat.
Come to our home in Bai Tu Long Bay – the Cristina Diamond Cruise awaits.
08:00: The shuttle bus will pull up to your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Our destination is Hon Gai harbour in Halong city.
12:00: A welcome drink will be presented to you as you take your first steps around the Christina Diamond Cruise and your spacious cabin.
13:00: Lunch will be served in buffet form in the dining room below. Our voyage through the limestone maze ahead of us begins.
14:30 – 17:00: We spend the afternoon at two locations. The first of these is Vung Vieng fishing village, where we will find a floating fishing community in full operation. We kayak or take a local sampan boat around here before returning to Christina Diamond Cruise and heading to Ban Chan beach, where we can relax on quiet sands for the remainder of the afternoon.
17:30: On the sundeck of the cruise, we will be able to share new stories of the day with family and friends during happy hour.
18:45: An 8-course meal will relax us into a resplendent evening in the bay.
21:00: The time is yours to spend as you wish after this. Card and board games will always be available, as will a squid fishing excursion on the tender boat at the back of the ship.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
07:00: The new morning sunlight kisses the Christina Diamond Cruise as we enjoy the breakfast laid out in the dining room.
08:00: We cruise over to Thien Canh Son Cave to pay a visit to the impressive rock formations inside, along with the stone staircase that leads to a wonderful view of the bay.
10:00: A cooking show will be put on as we return to the Christina Diamond cruise for the final time, giving us a chance to learn about the processes involved in creating Vietnamese spring rolls.
11:00: Brunch will follow this as we set sail for Hon Gai harbour.
12:00: Once arrived at the harbour, we disembark the Christina Diamond Cruise and head back to Hanoi via the shuttle bus. This is the mark of an end for a 2 days 1 night trip in Halong Bay.
The staff of the Christina Diamond Cruise would like to thank you for your visit with us and wish you all the best for your onward travel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
08:00: Wait with your luggage in your hotel lobby. Our driver will pick you up from here before beginning your transfer to Hon Gai harbour.
12:00: At Hon Gai, we find the Cristina Diamond Cruise waiting on the water. We will board and hear a briefing of the cruise’s itinerary.
13:00: Sit down for your first delicious lunch, a buffet served with a background of scrolling limestone kart rocks outside the window.
14:30 – 17:00: We reach Vung Vieng fishing village and the pearl farm that lies close to it. A bamboo sampan boat will take us out into the village to learn more about how the locals live and work with fish and pearls. We take some time after this to visit Ban Chan beach in order to absorb the serenity of Bai Tu Long Bay through its perfect nature.
17:30: A sunset party will begin once we get back to the sundeck, with happy hour at the bar set to ease us into the evening.
18:45: We have a special 8-course meal available for tonight’s dinner.
21:00: Take in more of Bai Tu Long Bay at night in any way you see fit, with squid fishing and board games comprising two options.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
06:30: Tai chi will be available early this morning from the top deck, so make the most of it if you are up early enough.
07:00: Breakfast will be set up in the dining room after this, so head downstairs for a filling meal.
08:30: At this point, we climb into the day boat and head towards the Cap La area.
09:30: We head over to Thay Cave for an exploration of its fascinating and ancient system.
10:15 – 15:00: Vung Ha area will be our next stop, where we will have a chance to explore via swimming, kayaking, and relaxing on the sandy beach there. We will have all day in this splendid surrounds, so pace your activities and take it slow to absorb the languid lifestyle in Bai Tu Long Bay.
- At about midday, we will have a delicious barbecue lunch on the day boat.
15:00: After this, we return to the Cristina Diamond Cruise and spent the rest of the day in utter tranquility as we sail amongst the karst seascape.
19:30: Sit down for another lavish dinner in the dining room.
21:00: Enjoy more of the choices on offer for another remarkably calm night in Bai Tu Long Bay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06:00: Try tai chi again on the top deck for another boost of energy ahead of the day’s itinerary.
07:00: We weigh anchor and head towards our first stop while breakfast is served in the dining room.
08:00: We will find magnificent formations of limestone at Thien Canh Son Cave, easy to explore on a guided tour of its inside.
10:00: A cooking demonstration back on board the boat will show you the necessary techniques to making spring rolls.
11:00: Following this will be a filling brunch to prepare us for the drive back to Hanoi.
12:00: We disembark the cruise at Hon Gai harbour, waving to the crew as we do so. Head back to Hanoi on the shuttle bus after this, where we will arrive at your hotel at around 16:00. End of this 3 days 2 nights Bai Tu Long Bay trip.
It was our pleasure to show you beautiful Bai Tu Long Bay, we hope to see you again soon!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
General Information
Bus pick-up time: 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM
Return Hanoi by bus: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Shuttle bus pick-up point: Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House
Shuttle bus drop-off point: Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House
Check-in: 12:00 - 12:30 PM
Check-out: 9:00 AM
Booking Policy
• 50 % of the total cost is required to secure the booking.
• The remaining balance is to be paid 15 days prior to the departure date.
• In some special cases, you will be required to pay the full cost or a number greater or smaller than the standard 50% to secure your booking.
• In some special cases, the deadline for payment will be required sooner or later than the standard 15 days prior to booking.
Cancellation by Halong Bay Management Board due to bad weather
If the cancellation is made by the Halong Bay Management Board, following policies will be applied depending on the time of cancellation.
• When a cancellation is made before departure date- check-in date (if no services have been used): 100% refund.
• When a cancellation is made during the trip (some services have been used such as transfer, food, some amenities, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
• When a cancellation is made before or during the departure date and the trip must be shortened from 2 nights to 1 night, 2 days 1 night trip, plus other used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
• The final cost will be confirmed by your consultant via email. In all cases, please contact us directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you!
Note: In case of a cancellation decision made by the Management Board of Halong Bay, an alternative travel arrangement will be made on request, or you will be refunded in accordance. In all cases, please contact our travel consultant via email or phone for support. We are always willing to provide you with any assistance you may need on or off board.
Cancellation by Customer
• More than 30 days prior to check-in (departure date): Free of charge
• From 30 to 16 days prior to check-in (departure date): 10% of total rates
• From 15 to 10 days prior to check-in (departure date): 20% of total rates
• From 9 to 5 days prior to check-in (departure date): 50% of total rates
• Less than 5 days prior to check-in (departure date): 100% of total rates.
• No-Show: 100% of total rates
*** Cancellation notice from customer must be sent to us via email. Refund will be processed between 10 -15 working days.
Important Notes
• PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
• In case of adverse weather conditions in Halong Bay, the cancellation will ONLY be made by the Halong Bay Management Board. Usually the announcement will be declared very close to or on the departure date and our refund policy will come into effect.
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