Grand Pioneers Cruise

Halong Bay - Sung Sot Cave - Luon Cave - Trinh Nu Cave - Bai Tu Long Bay - Thien Canh Son Cave - Vung Vieng Fishing Village - Ti Top Island - Da Xep Nature Park
ClimbingSwimmingKayakingSquid Fishing SpaFishing VillageTai Chi
2023 55 Cabins Steel boat Halong Bay Full board included

About Grand Pioneers Cruise

Put into operation from November 2023, Grand Pioneers Cruise (formally Essence Grand Cruise) is a super-luxury yacht providing a second-to-none cruising experience on Halong Bay. Being a masterpiece of the Viet Thuan group, the superyacht exudes the ultimate luxury in over 50 lavish cabins and state-of-the-art facilities allocated from the first to the third deck of the 5-deck craft. This would be the biggest overnight cruise in Halong Bay at this time.
 
Grand Pioneers Cruise brings up to 8 room types including Ocean Suite, Ocean Suite Balcony, Ocean Suite Triple, Veranda Suite, Executive Suite, Essence Suite, Oceania Suite, and The Owner’s Suite. Rooms measure from 35 sqm up to 200 sqm and come with all high-end materials such as luxury bed and bath linens, coffee Making machine, modern sitting and sleeping area, en-suite bathroom with modern shower system and luxury bath amenities, etc. All promises to satisfy the most hardened travelers.
 
Apart from super-luxury accommodation, Grand Pioneers Cruise invites you to jump into the ocean-view pool to release all muscle tension, kick back at Light House Sky Bar, get on a culinary voyage at Cloud Nine Restaurant, and rejuvenate your beauty at La Spa. That is not to mention a bunch of activities to discover the heritage bay of Halong Bay and the most untouched part called Lan Ha Bay on a 1-night or 2-night itinerary.
Meeting roomWine & cigar cellarElevatorWifiKid's roomKaraokeFitness roomSpa & massageBarRestaurantOutdoor pool

Cruise itinerary

  • Grand Pioneers Cruise 2 Days
Day 1: Hanoi - Tuan Chau Marina - Halong Bay

Morning

Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina after a 2.5-hour drive (if using our transfer). Embark on Grand Pioneers Cruise at noon. Enjoy a welcome drink at Cloud Nine restaurant while the cruise manager gives a short briefing about safety and cruise.

Afternoon

Lunch is served in the restaurant while the yacht cruises to Halong Bay. The first stop is Sung Sot Cave. You have around 1 hour to discover the largest cave in Halong Bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. If the excursion do not take your fancy, don’t miss a bunch of services and facilities onboard such as La Spa, swimming pool, bar, 3D golf simulator, cigar club, poker, library, etc. After the visit, you back to Grand Pioneers Cruise to savor the canepe and join the Happy Hour with a long list of cocktails, wine, and other drinks.

Evening

Dinner is served in the Dining on the Bay restaurant. After dinner, you can try squid fishing, playing poker, ordering a favorite cocktail from the varied menu, and watching the night scenery. Overnight onboard.

  • Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Halong Bay - Luon Cave - Hanoi

Morning

Start a new day with a Taichi session on the top deck. Enjoy light breakfast in the restaurant or in your private cabin. The next stop is Luon Cave – a tranquil area for taking a sampan boat rowed by a local.

9:30

Check out time at reception, then enjoy the brunch buffet while the vessel cruises back to the harbor. Disembarkation at around 10:45 am.

  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Cruise inclusions & options

Booking policy
  • More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge 
  • From 30 to 11 days prior to check-in: 15% of total rates 
  • From 10 to 7 days prior to check in: 30% of total rates. 
  • Less than 7 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates. 
  • No-Show: 100% of total rates.
  • Cancellation notice must be in written form and sent to us via email