Heritage Line Ginger Cruise
Halong Bay - Viet Hai Village
SwimmingCooking ClassKayakingSquid Fishing Tai Chi
2006
12 Cabins
Wooden Boat
Lan Ha Bay
Full board included
About Heritage Line Ginger Cruise
Heritage Line Ginger Cruise is an Indochinese 1920s classic outside and modern comfort inside yacht of 38 meter long.
Embarking on Ginger Cruise to explore the famed UNESCO Heritage Site Ha Long Bay through a unique sailing track to primitive Lan Ha Bay will absolutely leave you a deep impression. Exclusively designed under the theme of Indochinese – Vietnamese, the newly-launched vessel guarantees to offer you best experiences with world-class services.
The 3-deck cruise is home to 12 spacious, natural light-flooded suites only divided into 3 categories including junior suite, signature suite and regent suite. Each room is equipped with a wide range of amenities namely air-conditioner, mini bar, balcony with sun chairs, LCD screen and sofa lounge. Library lounge, restaurant with Live Cooking, bar and spa are also available onboard.
The cruise offers you a visit to Viet Hai village where you can take a bike trip along small paved roads, socialize with locals, and explore more about their daily life. Taking kayak or bamboo boat to discover Tra Bau area after enjoying a hearty breakfast onboard is another wonderful and long-lasting memory for you.
Steam roomWifiLoungeJacuzzi poolFitness roomSpa & massageLibraryBarRestaurant
Cruise itinerary
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Heritage Line Ginger Cruise 2 Days
Day 1: Hanoi - Lan Ha Bay
Noon
Arrive at the pier by 11:30am for check in process.
Afternoon
Embark on Ginger Cruise. We will welcome you with complementary drink as soon as you board. The cruise briefing is given prior to check-in procedures. Enjoy lunch in Ginger’s natural light-flooded dining room offering panoramic view while we sail towards primitive Lan Ha Bay. Take a trip to visit an ancient lighthouse, built by French overs 100 years ago. Stop over Viet Hai village. You are offered a bicycle trip around the village and have chance to socilize with the locals, know more about their homes, daily works and village school. Return to the cruise. A traditional cooking class is held in the open kitchen at the restaurant teaching you about local ingredients, preparation, and cooking of particular dishes to imitate easily at home.
Note: massage service is available in our large Lady Ginger spa.
Evening
Dinner awaits you in the dining room. Evening activities include hanging out at our bar, enjoying evening cinema in the dining area, and squid fishing. Overnight on boat.
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi
Morning:
It is best to start your day early to attend Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries are available in dining room. We will sail you to Ao Ech area, a secluded spot which is perfect for morning excursion. Discover the bay by kayak or immerse in the jaded water of the bay. Return to the boat and enjoy a hearty breakfast in the dining room while we cruise back to the pier. (Note: you can also order a breakfast served in your room.)
Noon
Arrive at the pier at around 11:00 am. Trip ends.
- Meals included: Breakfast
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 send to us via email. Refund will be processed between 5-7 business days
Cruise policy
- Check in on board: 12:30 PM
- Check out: 11:00 AM
- Return Hanoi: 3:00 PM
- Children below 4 years are not allowed on board (unless granted special permission by Heritage Line; please contact us). Parents are liable for their children.
- A child from 4 to 11,99-years-old pays 30% of the adult rate (sharing) if sharing a cabin with two adults (sharing existing bed or on extra bed).
- A child from 4 to 11,99-years-old pays 75% of the adult rate (sharing) if sharing a cabin with one adult (using existing bed).
- Children aged 12 and above must pay full fare as an adult.
- Admission fee:
A mandatory surcharge of 13 USD per person applies for 1-Night itinerary; and of 19 USD per person applies for the 2-Night itinerary. If not otherwise stated, surcharge applies for cruise-only or tour bookings including a Lan Ha Bay cruise. Entrance fees are subject to change without prior notice.
- Peak season surcharge:
Surcharge of 100 USD per adult and 50 USD per child applies for cruise (or tour) bookings on Christmas Eve (24 December) & New Year’s Eve (31 December).
Price inclusions
- Accommodation
- Daily (group) shore-excursions
- Sightseeing and transfers during the cruise
- English speaking tour guiding on-and offshore
- Entertainment/activities during the cruise as mentioned in the program
- Welcome drink, brewed coffee, tea and mineral water
- Meals as mentioned in the program
- Passenger liability insurance
- Internet on the ship (subject to cellular network signal)
- Complimentary usage of ship facilities (exclusive of spa treatments)
- Port or anchorage fees