Dragon Pearl Cruise

Dragon’s Pearl are modelled on the traditional junks that used to sail these waters. Whether you are dinning in the restaurant, lounging on one of the two sundecks or relaxing in the comfort of your cabin, you will be surrounded by the handcrafted teak and oak that make the Dragon’s Pearl wonderful sailing vessels. This classic junk is ideal for parties for larger groups (up to 20 people) or even incentive groups. Alternatively book a berth and get to meet new friends as you cruise the bay.

OVERVIEW

As you enter the Dragon's Pearl you come to the reception counter on the first of the two lower decks, which have a total of 11 twin/double fully equipped cabins. Each 9 m2, air-conditioned cabin boasts its own bathroom with hot water shower, a closet and night table. In each cabin you enjoy the elegant design of the fine woodwork that is event throughout. For your convenience, there are also 3 shared bathrooms onboard including on the dining deck.

On the 3rd floor you'll find the elegant dining room and bar, exquisitely designed with handcrafted Teak and Oak. This spacious area has 36 seats and is perfect for either a romantic dinner for two or family dining. To the rear of the deck is a cozy, covered lounging/dining area where you can enjoy the stunning views of Halong Bay through the elegant archways. On the forward deck is the captain's wheel house and a large outdoor lounging area, perfect for taking in the views while enjoying a refreshing drink or just sitting back with your favorite book.

Fully equipped for Safety!

Halong Bay Dragon's Pearl Cruise: To ensure your safety and peace of mind, the Dragon's pearl is fully equipped with all the necessary equipment to meet today's safety standards. Onboard there are 80 life vests, 40 life buoys and 4 lifeboats. In case of fire, the boat is equipped with 4 firefighter water hoses and 14 public fire extinguishers. We are also equipped with a GPS system, VHF radio, and an automated alarm system with 27 speakers throughout.

Ha Long Bay is one of the world’s natural wonders and is the most beautiful tourist destination of Vietnam. Ha Long Bay features more than one thousand awesome limestone karsts and islands of various sizes and shapes along the 120-km coastline of Bai Chay Beach

The Features of the Dragon’s Pearl

- Number of Junks: 3 - The Dragon’s Pearl 1: Launched April 2010 - The Dragon’s Pearl 2: Launched June 2010 - The Dragon’s Pearl 3: Launched July 2010 - Length: 29 m (95.14 ft) - Width: 6.9 m (22.64 ft) - 11 Deluxe Cabins (4 Double, 7 Twin) - 2 Upper Luxury Dinning Areas: In and Outdoors - 2 Spacious Sundecks and Relaxation Areas: Front and Back - 1 Staff Section - 1 Kitchen

Based on the Ancient style, Dragon's Pearl Junk are designed perfectly by wood, stone and bronze in harmony between tradition and luxury With a fully-equipped dinning room, a deluxe cabin with en-suite bathroom, sunbathing and relaxing area, a professional kitchen, a captain cabin and a separate staff area.

Room category

- Rooms Size: 11 m2 (118.4 ft2)
- Connecting rooms: Not available
- Extra beds: Not available
- Description (location, view): Sea view

Room amenities

- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Slippers, hair dryer
- Wardrobe, cloth-hanger
- Bathroom amenities
- 24 hour room service
- Complimentary a bottle of mineral water per person per day
- Bar and Dinning room: Well equipped, maximum 30 passenger
- Vietnamese sea food set or a-la-carte menus

Location

- Dock: Hon Gai – 6A Le Thanh Tong
- Distance to Hanoi or Noi Bai airport: 170 km
- Distance to the nearest bank or ATM: 500m from the dock
- Distance to nearest hospital: 2 km (doctor on call)

Transportation (on request)

- Transportation time from Hanoi or Noi Bai Airport: 3.5 hours
- Car rental service with driver Available
- Shuttle bus service (Ford transit): Available
- Pick up & dropt off place: At your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (from 7.45am to 8.30am)
- Departure time: 8.30am
- Arrival time: 4.00pm
- Check in time: 12.00 – 12.30pm
- Check out time: 11.30pm

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Master, American Express

Sport facilities & activities

- Traditional Fishing
- Tender & Bamboo rowboat
- Lunch on beach
- Upon request
- Caving & Swimming
- Kayaking
- Dinner in cave

Special events

- Wedding anniversary
- Birthday party
- Beach party
- Inside – cave party.

Staff on boat: 10
- 2 Captain
- 1 Supervisor
- 4 Waiter
- 1 Mechanic
- 2 Chef
- 1 Enlgish Speaking Tour guide

ITINERARY 2 Days - 1 Night

Day 1: Hanoi - Hon Gai Habour - Bai Tu Long Bay - Thien Canh Son Cave (L/D)

07.45 - 08.15: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter then transfer to Halong Bay by shuttle bus
12.00 - 12.30: Embark at Hon Gai International harbour.
13:00: Check- in, enjoy welcome drink & cruise briefing
13:30 - 15:00: Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admiring by the fascinating formations of the Bay.
15.00: Enjoy swimming in the crystal clear water
15.40: Explore the secluded Thien Canh Son Cave
16.45: Short cruise to Hon Co Island where you can relax on a white sandy beach, swim or kayak
18.00: Back to the junk for relaxation
19.00: Enjoy your fantastic dinner and stay overnight on board

Day 2: Vung Vieng Fishing Village - Hon Gai Harbour - Hanoi (B/L)

07.30: Enjoy the bay's morning landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the open-air
08.30: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village in a rustic rowing boat, meet the local people and pass through the floating school and fish farms
9.30: More leisure time for swimming in the middle of the bay
10.00: Cruise back to the barbour while an a la carte lunch is served
11.45: Disembark. Farewell
- Option 1: Transfer directly to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi at 16:00. Drop until hotel Trip ends!
- Option 2: EXPLORE CHARMING YEN DUC VILLAGE for 2 Hour Tour on half way (Extra charge at US$22/ person)
A journey to Yen Duc village is a trip to trace back the typical Vietnamese agricultural village which is rich in culture and traditions. This is also the great chance to visit the charming fields, a holy pagoda, a historical cave and other relic sites while wandering narrow alleyways in the odorous fresh air and talking with hospitable local people.
14.00: Arrive in Yen Duc village
14.05: Be admired by the odorous fresh air, charming fields, small lanes as well as the amazing tranquility in Yen Duc village. Explore the historical “73 Cave” to learn about the brave local villagers.
14.40: Visit a local house. Enjoy a Quan Ho singing performance while tasting the local products such as corns, sweet potatoes...
15.10: Pass through the fields to visit Canh Huong pagoda with poetic scenery
15.45: Fare well and back to Hanoi.
17.45: Arrive in Hanoi. Drop until hotel. Good bye & see you again!
(Transfer to airport is available. Upon requests)

Notes:

- Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice due to the weather condition
- Cruise itinerary and schedule subject to change upon weather and operations conditions.
- Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, visa expiry date for all Passengers
- A valid passport is required upon check-in on board. Children whose traveling documents are attached to parent's passport must travel with the parent. Credit cards accepted on board: Amex, Visa and MasterCard.
- Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.

ITINERARY 3 Days - 2 Nights

Day 1: Hanoi - Hon Gai Harbour – Bai Tu Long Bay - Cap La (L/D)

07.45 - 08.15: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi then transfer to Halong Bay by shuttle bus
10:00: Short break 30 minutes in the half way to Halong
12.00 - 12.30: Embark at Hon Gai International harbour.
13.00: Check- in, enjoy welcome drink & cruise briefing
13:30 - 15:00: Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admiring by the fascinatingformations of the Bay.
15.00 - 16.30: Cruise to Cap La.
16.30: Enjoy paddling around Cap La fishing village by kayak.
17.45: Back to junk for swimming or relaxing.
19.00: Have dinner and overnight on board in Cong Do

Day 2: Cap La - Cong Dam (B/L/D)

06.30 - 08.00: Morning view of Bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
08.30: Start cruising to Cong Dam while discovering geological values of Bai Tu Long Bay.
9:00 - 11:00: Enjoy kayaking through the hidden lagoons and geological park in Cong Dam
11.30 - 14.30: Back to junk for lunch and relaxing.
14:30 -16:00: Visit Cong Dam fishing village by a rustic row-boat, meet the local people and pass through the lagoons.
16.00 - 17.30: Cruise back to Cong Do for swimming or kayaking.
19.00: Have a Deluxe dinner in Thay ( Master) cave, overnight on board.

Day 3: Bai Tu Long Bay - Hon Gai Harbour - Hanoi (B/L)

07.30 - 08.00: Enjoy fresh air & gentle breeze of the bay in morning. Have breakfast on board
08.30 - 09.30: Enjoy swimming.
10.00 - 11.30: Start cruising towards the harbour while an A La Carte lunch is served.
11.45 - 12.00: Disembark. Fare well.
- Option 1: Transfer directly to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi at 16:00. Drop until hotel Trip ends!
- Option 2: EXPLORE CHARMING YEN DUC VILLAGE for 2 Hour Tour on half way (Extra charge at US$22/ person)
A journey to Yen Duc village is a trip to trace back the typical Vietnamese agricultural village which is rich in culture and traditions. This is also the great chance to visit the charming fields, a holy pagoda, a historical cave and other relic sites while wandering narrow alleyways in the odorous fresh air and talking with hospitable local people.
14.00: Arrive in Yen Duc village
14.05: Be admired by the odorous fresh air, charming fields, small lanes as well as the amazing tranquility in Yen Duc village. Explore the historical “73 Cave” to learn about the brave local villagers.
14.40: Visit a local house. Enjoy a Quan Ho singing performance while tasting the local products such as corns, sweet potatoes...
15.10: Pass through the fields to visit Canh Huong pagoda with poetic scenery
15.45: Fare well and back to Hanoi.
17.45: Arrive in Hanoi. Drop until hotel. Good bye & see you again!
(Transfer to airport is available. Upon requests)

Notes:

- Cruise itinerary and schedule subject to change upon weather and operations conditions.
- Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, visa expiry date for all Passengers
- A valid passport is required upon check-in on board. Children whose traveling documents are attached to parent's passport must travel with the parent. Credit cards accepted on board: Amex, Visa and MasterCard.
- Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.

Things to bring: Original passport, swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent.

Source: www.Halongtourvietnam.org