Valentine Cruise

The luxury junk named Valentine sets its first voyage in early Oct 2007. The Valentine is perfect for those seeking a more exclusive and intimate experience. Valentine is a full service vessel offering all facilities and amenities of our larger boats, but with only five cabins; four Deluxe cabins at 19 square meters each and one Suite cabin at 30 square meters. All of the on Valentine bathrooms feature bathtub/Jacuzzis as well as showers.

OVERVIEW

Valentine Cruise

- Length of boat: 27m
- Width of boat: 7.2m
- Height: 17m
- Depth: 2.2m
- Boat material: Aromas wooden

Accommodation

- Total number of rooms: 05 rooms
- VIP room: (30sqm) 01 King size bed
- Deluxe room:(19sqm)02Twin, 02 Doubl
- Restaurant: 01 for 14 Guests
- Restaurant Bar:01

Valentine Deluxe: International-standard cabin design with rich wooden interior, comfortable bedding with luxuriant linens and marble ensuite bathroom with Massage and Rainfall Showers and separate Tub/Jacuzzi. Available as Twin or Double, size 19 m2.

Valentine Suite: International-standard cabin design with rich wooden interior, comfortable bedding with luxuriant linens and marble ensuite bathroom with Massage and Rainfall Showers and separate Tub/Jacuzzi. In addition to larger size, Suite cabin offers Second Deck location. Available as Double only, size 30 m2.

Facilities

- Individually controlled Air-conditioning
- En-suite Luxury Bathroom
- Massage Shower and Rainfall Showers
- Separate Tub/Jacuzzi
- Deluxe Toilet Amenities and Towels
- Hairdryer, Bathrobe and Slippers
- High-quality White Bed Linen
- Fresh Flowers
- In-house Telephone
- Mini Bar and Safe
- Complimentary Drinking Water
- Safety Equipment and Life Vests

Valentine Premium Cruise: is a full service vessel offering all the facilities and amenities of our larger boats, but with only two deluxe cabins (22 square meters).

- Length: 27m
- Width: 5.6m
- Height: 13.4m
- Depth: 1.9m

Dining room

- Elegant dining room
- Valentine: 12 seats
- Valentine Premium: 6 seats
- Large panorama windows
- Cozy and warm atmosphere
- Fully air-conditioned
- Excellent local cuisine
- Vietnamese Set Menus
- International breakfast Set menu
- Attentive and charming service
- International Wine and Drink list
- Fresh Coffee Specialties
- Tobacco and Cigar selection

Bar

- International Cocktail and Drink List
- Professional and charming service
- Daily Happy Hour (21.00 - 23.00)
- Movie Nights and wooden Board Game

FACILITIES & SERVICES

- Cruise itinerary and program
- In-house English-speaking tour guide
- Luxury en-suite bathroom
- Toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers
- Telephone, mini bar and safe
- Dining room. Bar and sundeck
- Full-board deluxe meals
- International –standard wine and cigar list
- Kayaking
- Massage service
- Cooking demonstration (bad weather only)
- Cabin service (snack meals)
- Light entertaiment and Happy hour
- Movie nights, board games and night fishing
- Safety facilities and equipment
- English speaking crew
- Professional management

Service available: Kayking, Moview and wooden game

Upon request:Diving service ,Gala dinner in the cave or on the beach, Special theme cruise

Sundeck: Spacious rooftop sundeck, Sundeck chair and umbrellas for sunbathing and relaxation, Daily happy hour (21.00 - 23.00), Professional and charming service

ITINERARY 2 Days - 1 Night

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong (L/D)

7.45- 8.15: Transfer from Hanoi to Halong city. Pick up at your hotel.
10:10: Taking a short break in the middle way around 30 minutes.
11.30: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
12.15: Transfer by tender to the boat - enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
12.30: Check in and begin cruise. Sail through beautiful Bai Tu Long Bay enroute to Halong Bay.
13.00: Lunch - enjoy deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Lunch.
Massage service available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager.
14.45: Arrive at Luon Cave. Depart from the boat and journey past such popular sites as “Ðau Nguoi” Head Island, “Con Rùa” Turtle Island and “Cong Troi” Heaven’s Gate Island on the way to the cave. There are two options for exploring the cave and surrounding area. One option is to transfer to small bamboo boats which are rowed by the local people. The second option is to travel by kayak (passengers row kayaks for themselves).
15.45: Return to the boat and sail for about 15 minutes to our second stop - Titop Island.
16.00: Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels will be supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.
17.00: Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight.
19.15: Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.
20.45: Evening activities include: film entertainment (on some boats) in the dining room at 21.00, board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
21.00 – 23.00: Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
23.00: End of Program for Day One.

Day 2: Halong - Hanoi (B/L)

06.45: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.00: Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes).
07.00: Arrive at the Surprise Cave area. There is a small fishing village here.
07.45: Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat.
09.00: Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier.
09.30: Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11.00: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation.
16:00: Arrive Hanoi. Drop until hotel. Finish the most luxurious Halong Bay Trip with Halong Valentine. Good bye & see you again!
(Transfer to airport directly is available. Upon requests)

Rate 2 days / 1 night ( Rate in USD / per person )

Cabin Type	01st Oct 2015 to 30th April 2016		01st May to 30th Sep, 2015
Cabin Type	Single Cabin	Double Cabin	Single Cabin	Double Cabin
Deluxe	$386	$215	$340	$200
Premium	$443	$255	$386	$225
Suite	$531	$300	$402	$235

Inclusion:

Welcome Drink
Cruise Itinerary and Program
Entrance and sightseeing Fees
In-hourse English Speaking tour guide
One night accommodation on board Valentine Cruise with A/C, hot water & shower
Vietnamese Lunch and Dinner, International Breakfast (01 Lunch, 01 Dinner, 01 Brunch)
Insurance, taxes and service charges
Transfers by shuttle bus from hotel in Hanoi - Halong Bay - hotel in Hanoi

Exclusion:

Beverages & personal expenses
Beauty Spa services and Massage
All service non-clearly mentioned in the inclusions list
Kayaking (possible to order on Board directly)

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.
- Connecting room is available upon request.
- Surcharge of 25% will be added for cruises on December 24 & 31 and Lunar New Year Eve.

ITINERARY 3 Days - 2 Nights

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong (L/D)

7.45- 8.15: Transfer from Hanoi to Halong city. Pick up at your hotel.
10:10: Taking a short break in the middle way around 30 minutes.
11.30: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
12.15: Transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
12.30: Check in and begin cruise. Sail through beautiful Bai Tu Long Bay enroute to Halong Bay.
13.00: Lunch - enjoy deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Lunch.
Massage service available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager.
14.45: Arrive at Luon Cave. Depart from the boat and journey past such popular sites as “Ð?u Ngu?i” Head Island, “Con Rùa” Turtle Island and “C?ng Tr?i” Heaven’s Gate Island on the way to the cave. There are two options for exploring the cave and surrounding area. One option is to transfer to small bamboo boats which are rowed by the local people. The second option is to travel by kayak (passengers row kayaks for themselves).
15:45: Return to the boat and sail for about 15 minutes to our second stop – Titop Island.
16.00: Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels will be supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.
17.00: Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight.
19.15: Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.
20.45: Evening activities include: film entertainment (on some boats) in the dining room at 21.00, board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
21.00 – 23.00: Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
23.00: End of Program for Day One.

Day 2: Halong (B/L/D)

06.45: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.00: Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes).
07.45: Enjoy Breakfast served in the dining room.
08.30: Transfer by tender to the “Day Boat” and begin to cruise to some of Halong Bay’s more untouched locales. Exact locations depend on tide conditions. Enjoy a leisurely day of kayaking, cave exploring and swimming. A multi-course lunch will be served mid-day. Pack lightly; swimwear and a set of dry clothes, and as there are different activities during the day bring both shoes (such as trainers) and flip-flops or sandals.
16.00: Return by tender to the Indochina Sails boat.
18.30: Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight.
19.15: Deluxe Vietnamese and Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.
20.45: Evening activities include: film entertainment (on some boats) in the dining room at 21.00, board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
21.00 – 23.00: Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
23.00: End of Program for Day Two.

Day 3: Halong - Hanoi (Brunch)

Rate 3 days / 2 nights (Rate in USD / per person)

Cabin Type	01st Oct 2015 to 30th April 2016		01st May to 30th Sep, 2015
Cabin Type	Single Cabin	Double Cabin	Single Cabin	Double Cabin
Deluxe	$642	$369	$585	$325
Premium	$805	$430	$663	$360
Suite	$830	$455	$683	$365

Inclusion:

Welcome Drink
Cruise itinerary and Program
Entrance and sightseeing fees
In house English speaking tour guide
Two nights accommodation on board Valentine Cruise with A/C, hot water & shower
02 Vietnamese Lunch and Dinner, 02 International Breakfast
Insurance, Taxes and serice charges
Kayaking in the 2nd day to explore tunnel caves
Transfers from hotel in Hanoi - Halong Bay - hotel in Hanoi.

Exclusion:

Beverages
Beauty Spa services and Massage
All service non-clearly mentioned in the inclusions list
Tipping
Pre-post accommodation in Hanoi
Visa approval arrangement

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.
- Connecting room is available upon reques.
- Surcharge of 25% will be added for cruises on December 24 & 31 and Lunar New Year Eve.