Glory Cruise

Glory Cruises are modern and tastefully designed boats, the boats feature spacious, well-appointed cabins and suites with large en-suite bathrooms, large sundecks with comfortable lounging furniture and elegant dining rooms and bars. We have designed and fitted our boats to international standards while maintaining traditional style, creating the perfect balance of modern comforts and nostalgic ambiance.

OVERVIEW

Glory Cruises offer an elegant, relaxing and fulfilling ways to explore endless style in Halong bay. The cruise brings us into contact with local people in different floating villages of the Halong bay. With Glory Cruises, you will have ample opportunity to see Vietnam in its authenticity and sample local culture and food, in a one unpacking, unforgettable vacation where your “floating hotel” get you insight into Halong bay Vietnam.

Our goal is to offer a soothing as well as stimulating experience that you will remember and cherish. Our dedicated and professional management and staff await you and look forward to serving you on magnificent Halong Bay.

Objective and Values

- To continue to grow and improve our company in order to maintain our standing as a premier provider of world-class services to the visitors of Vietnam in general and - Halong Bay in particular.
- To constantly listen to customers to improve services to best meet tourists’ requirements.
- To constantly search, build and develop new products.
- To constantly train and develop the highest quality of human resources.
- During this – your most memorable – Vietnam vacation.

Vessels

- Crew: Cruise manager and 18 well trained staff
- Long: 37.5/ Wide: 9.0m/ High: 11.5m
- Restaurant and Bar: Western, Asia & Vietnamese
- 02 Generator: Capacity 65 KVA and 45 KVA
- Engine: YANMAR, made in Japan with capacity 105 CV
- Safety equipments: 52 life buoy, 16 fire extinguishers, and two medicine boxes

Cabins

- It is features 08 deluxe cabin, 04 suite and 01 family cabin with connecting door comfortable with a fun atmosphere to your children and keep them active and amused as well as in your home. The cabin were deliberated on a combination of traditional and luxury. All rooms are especially designed with big windows open tho the sea so that you can view the whole admirable scene of Halong bay even form your bedrooms
- 08 Deluxe (15.2m²)
- 04 Suites (18m²)
- 01 Family Suites (36m²) - Family suite with two cabin connecting door, private gracious balcony allows streams of light into an airy 36 sqm room featuring elegent furnishings and rich decoration.

Modenr western Bathroom: With perfect attention to details, all aspects of your stay on board have benn meticulousty planned. All cabins are en-suite with hot showers and full bathroom amenities, towels and luxury linens.

The fully license bar has a comprehensive range of beers, wine and spirits as well as a selection of non-alcoholic beverage too. Tea and coffee is also available throughout the day. The bar is open throughout the day and until the last guest retires for the evening.

Glory offering the traditional experience of classic continental cuisine fused delicately with the legendary local spices famous. Dine by candle-light under the stars right on the bay, with the soothing melodies sound of the waves and cool breezes from Halong bay.

Glory restaurant serving Western, Asian and Vietnamese favorites as well as a selection of seafood and snacks, the cool breeze off the bay provides an ideal setting to enjoy drinks and food with family and friends under thousand stars.

Facilities

- Luxurious Cabins
- Central Air-Conditioning
- En-suite Bathroom
- Private Balconies
- Dining Room and Bar
- Conference Equipment
- Sport Equipment
- Cruise Program
- Entertainment

ITINERARY 2 Days - 1 Night

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong (L/D)

08h00: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Drive to Halong City through the paddy fields in the Red River Delta.
10H00: Stopover on the way for a refreshment break
12h00: Arrive at Tuan Chau wharf – Break and photography time
12h30: Board Glory Cruises for departure. Welcome drink will be served
13h00: Lunch is served while cruising through the bay
15h30: Visit exciting Cua Van fishing village. The village is free of busy roads and streets, electric lights, houses and high rise buildings. Instead, there are only herds of little boats and rafts. You will have the chance to discover the traditional culture and customs of the fishermen.
16h30: Enjoy kayaking or swimming (if the weather permits).
17h00: Back on board and continue cruising to Drum Cave (Hang Trong) to dock.
19h00: Dinner is served.
21h00: Take some leisure time to enjoy chatting at the bar or enjoy some night fishing.
Relax and spend a romantic night on Glory Cruise

Day 2: Halong – Hanoi (B/L)

07.00: Coffee and tea will be served
08.00: Continue cruising
08h15: Visit splendid Sung Sot Cave
09h00: Check out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay, passing Dinh Huong Island, fishing villages, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island and Sail Island.
09.30: Buffet brunch (breakfast/lunch) while cruising back through Halong Bay to the pier
11h30: Arrive at the pier. Time to say goodbye to the crew.
12.00: Return from Halong to Hanoi.
14h00: Stop over in Dong Trieu town to visit a ceramics workshop.
16.00: Arrive in Hanoi
End of the trip.

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.
- Connecting room is available upon request.
- Surcharge will be added for cruises on December 24 & 31

ITINERARY 3 Days - 2 Night

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong bay (L, D)

08h00: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Drive to Halong City through the paddy fields in the Red River Delta.
10H00: Stopover on the way for refreshments
12h00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf – Break and photo opportunities
12h30: Board Glory Cruises for departure. A welcome drink will be served
13h00: Lunch is served while cruising through the bay
15h30: Visit exciting Cua Van fishing village, the village is free from busy roads and streets, electric lights, houses and high rise buildings. Instead, there are only herds of little boats and rafts. You will have the chance to discover the traditional culture and customs of the fishermen.
16h30: Enjoy kayaking or swimming (if the weather permits).
17h00: Back on board and continue cruising to Drum Cave (Hang Trong) for docking
19h00: Dinner is served.
21h00: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar or enjoy night fishing.
Relax and spend a romantic night on Glory Cruise

Day 2: Halong bay - Lanha bay (B, L, D)

7h30: Start the day with an International breakfast
08h30: Transfer to another boat for Lan Ha Bay excursion.
10h00: Guided kayaking, swimming & snorkeling at Three Peach Beach, a pristine natural beach lapped by turquoise water.
12h00: Fresh seafood lunch is served onboard or enjoy Barbeque on beach if the weather permitted.
13h30: Continue on to discover Ho Ba Ham Islet, the most remote point in Lan Ha Bay and bordering the Gulf of Tonkin.
14h30: Visit its quaint fishing village and lagoon
Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel carved under a limestone mountain (time and weather permitting).
16h00: Cruise back to Glory Cruises
19h00: Sumptuous seafood set-dinner onboard
21h00: Retire to your cabin or join the fishing program
Overnight aboard

Day 3: Halong - Hanoi (Br)

07.00: Coffee and tea will be served
08.00: Continue cruising.
08h15: Visit splendid Sung Sot Cave
09h00: Check out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay, passing Dinh Huong Island, fishing villages, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island and Sail Island.
09.30: Buffet brunch (breakfast/lunch) while cruising back through Halong Bay to the pier
11h30: Arrive at the pier. Time to say goodbye to the crew.
12h00: Drive from Halong to Hanoi.
14h00: Stop over in Dong Trieu town to visit a Ceramics workshop.
16.00: Arrive in Hanoi
End the trip

Note:

- All rates above are quoted in US dollars, non – commissionable
- All rates are exclusively for domestic and inbound tour operators only.
- All extra services are subject to additional charge.
- The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults on mattress.
- From 4 – 6 years old is 50% of the total price/ child
- From 7 – 11 years old is 75% of the total price/ child
- Only one (01) child under 4 years old sharing room with two (02) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin

Childrens policy:

- Children less than 4 years of age are FOC, sharing a room with parent/s.
- Children from 4 to 6 years of age are charged 50%, sharing a room with parent/s.
- Children from 7 to 11 years of age are charged 75%, sharing a twin room

Source: www.Halongtourvietnam.org