Calypso Cruiser
Cruises level: Lan Ha Bay Cruise Cruise Build: 2018 No of cabins: 20 cabins
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Calypso Cruiser 2 days
Highlight
Day 1: HANOI - HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY
08:00-08:30 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi (extra transfer service can be booked in the next step)
12h15 – 13h00 From Tuan Chau wharf, Tuan Chau island of Ha Long city, we go to Calypso Cruise by small boat. A warmly welcome drinks will be served upon arrival the cruise then has a short time for check in proceeds: get a brief introduction and safety guidelines then check in
Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating nature, then anchor at Lan Ha Bay area.
15h00 Join a guide to explore hidden parts of the bay, the area of Dark and Bright cave where to goes through the cave, under the mountain to a lake which is formed by a Karst – well like a dragon eye inside the mountain. This is a very beautiful sight that visitors like the most. You share a sampan with other tourists with a local rower OR taking a kayak on your own.
Return to Calypso Cruises for changing swimming suits then join swimming time in the sea or at the swimming pool on sundeck.
17h30 Enjoy happy hours with various drinks on discounts, try swimming pool and charming the bay with our handsome bartenders. Sun set can be seen from the sundeck if it is a lucky day.
18h00 Take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef.
19h00 Join dinner at Calypso Cruises restaurant.
20h30 – 22h00 Time of relaxation after a day on sundeck, leisure in room for watching films, sing karaoke in restaurant or go to tender for squid fishing with cruise staffs.
Overnight in Lan Ha Bay.
Day 2: LAN HA BAY - HANOI
06h30 Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck.
07h00 – 7h45 Have a breakfast in the restaurant.
08h00 Join a guided and get your hands on some Kayaking to explore Tra Bau area. For those who not fancy at kayaking can swim at swimming pool on sundeck or swim in the sea.
09h30 – 10h00 Return to Calypso Cruises for shower. Check out of your room.
10h00 – 11h30 An early lunch will be severed.
11h30 – 12h00 After paid the bills, a small boat will take all of us to Tuan Chau wharf.
12h00 – 12h30 Calypso cruises end at Tuan Chau wharf.
12h30 – 16h30 Transfer back to Ha Noi City and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30.
Calypso Cruiser 3 days
Highlight
Enjoying good food, has been released with a lot of rock island on the canals that Calypso Cruises pass, participate in many activities: kayak, basket boat, learn cooking, night squid, tai chi, visit caves … with program 3 days 2 nights, you also visit Viet Hai Village, Swimming in Ba Dao Dao beach is beautiful and clean, visit the historic military cave. A trip that promises an enjoyable experience in your life.
Day 1: HANOI - HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY
08:00-08:30 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi (extra transfer service can be booked in the next step)
12h15 – 13h00 From Tuan Chau wharf, Tuan Chau island of Ha Long city, we go to Calypso Cruise by small boat. A warmly welcome drinks will be served upon arrival the cruise then has a short time for check in proceeds: get a brief introduction and safety guidelines then check in
Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating nature, then anchor at Lan Ha Bay area.
15h00 Join a guide to explore hidden parts of the bay, the area of Dark and Bright cave where to goes through the cave, under the mountain to a lake which is formed by a Karst – well, like a dragon eye inside the mountain. This is a very beautiful sight that visitors like the most. You share a sampan with other tourists with a local rower OR taking a kayak on your own.
Return to Calypso Cruises for changing swimming suits then join swimming time in the sea or at the swimming pool on sundeck.
17h30 Enjoy happy hours with various drinks on discounts, try swimming pool and charming the bay with our handsome bartenders. Sun set can be seen from the sundeck if it is a lucky day.
18h00 Take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef.
19h00 Join dinner at Calypso Cruises restaurant.
20h30 – 22h00 Time of relaxation after a day on sundeck, leisure in room for watching films, sing karaoke in restaurant or go to tender for squid fishing with cruise staffs.
Overnight in Lan Ha Bay.
Day 2: LAN HA BAY - CAT BA ISLAND - VIET HAI VILLAGE
Today we shall have a deeper exploration of Lan Ha Bay using our small day-boat cruising through the multiple islands & islets, hidden beaches… also a short visit on bicycles to Viet Hai village, an isolated village in the very heart of Cat Ba National Park.
06:30 Wake up early to enjoy the dawn and start a perfect new day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
7:00 – 8:00 Have a light breakfast in the restaurant.
8:30 – 9:00 Get pick up by a small day-boat and cruise through Lan Ha Bay before disembark at Viet Hai dock.
10:00 Go cycling a short trip of 5km to Viet Hai village – a small village in the midst of the jungle, surrounded by the high mountain ranges of Cat Ba National Park. The area has become popular with foreign tourists, without attracting the mass tourism so that it is still very rustic. For those who are not fancy with cycling will be arranged by electric car.
11:30 Return to the dock and board our day-boat again to sail further to the other side of Lan Ha Bay.
12:00 The day-boat anchors for a peaceful lunch.
13:00-14:00 Kayaking around Tai Quéo cave area, a tunnel cave, to a lake like “Dragon eye”.
14h00 – 14:30 We move on to Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) Beaches.
14h30 – 15h30 You are free to swim in this beautiful & clean area. Enjoy finger fruits dishes while cruising back to Calypso Cruises.
16:00 – 16:30 Return to Calypso Cruises. Enjoy the happy hours on Sundeck or relaxing in your cabins.
19 00 Dinner in the restaurant and enjoy the activities on board.
Overnight in Lan Ha Bay.
Day 3: LAN HA BAY - HANOI
06h30 Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck.
07h00 – 7h45 Have a breakfast in the restaurant.
08h00 Join a guided and get your hands on some Kayaking to explore Tra Bau area. For those who not fancy at kayaking can swim at swimming pool on sundeck or swim in the sea.
09h30 – 10h00 Return to Calypso Cruises for shower. Check out of your room.
10h00 – 11h30 An early lunch will be severed.
11h30 – 12h00 After paid the bills, a small boat will take all of us to Tuan Chau wharf.
12h00 – 12h30 Calypso cruises end at Tuan Chau wharf.
12h30 – 16h30 Transfer back to Ha Noi City and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30.
Important notes
Facilities & Service
General of Facilities
- Sundeck
- Restaurant
- Rowing Boat
- Doctor on call
- Safety box at reception
- Tender for sightseeing
- 24-hour Security
- Reception
AddOn Service
- Bar
- Cruise Add on service
- Turndown service and daily presents
- Laundry service
- Cabin Service (Snack Meals)
Activities on Board
- Walking to villages
- Sightseeing by sampan
- Fishing
- Tours of caves
- Cooking class
- Swimming
- Taichi in the morning
- Tours of Floating Fishing village
- Kayaking
- Cycling
- Bamboo boat trip
Cruise Inclusions & Options
Inclusions
- Accommodation on board (twin/ double basis)
- Welcome drinks with warm/cold towels.
- Entrance and sightseeing fees.
- Onboard English speaking guide.
- Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned cabins
- All meals on board.
- Morning Taichi class, cooking demonstration, night squid fishing, games.
- Kayaking/bamboo boat activity.
Exclusions
- Transfer from Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi (optional service)
- Spa services.
- Drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Personal expenses.
Booking Cruise Policy
- Check in on board: 12:15 PM
- Check out: 12:00 PM
- Peak season surcharge: Surcharge of US$30 per adult and US$25 per child for the New Year's Eve 31 December 2018
- Shuttle bus: $10/person, and FOC for children less than 6 years old for round trip. Pick up and drop off point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House
Booking Policy
Cancellation Policy
- Booking for 1-5 cabins:
- More than 10 days prior to the check-in date: No cancellation charge
- Less than 10 days prior to the check-in date: 100% of total rate.
- No show: 100% of total rate.
- Booking from 6-10 cabins:
- More than 16 days prior to the check-in date: No cancellation charge
- From 16 to 11 days prior to the check-in date: 25% of total rate.
- Less than 11 days prior to the check-in date: 100% of total rate.
- No show: 100% of total rate.
- Booking from 11-16 cabins:
- More than 45 days prior to the check-in date: No cancellation charge
- From 45 to 31 days prior to the check-in date: 25% of total rate.
- From 30 to 17 days prior to the check-in date: 50% of total rate.
- From 16 to 11 days prior to the check-in date: 50% of total rate.
- Less than 11 days prior to the check-in date: 100% of total rate.
- No show: 100% of total rate.
Child Policy
- Free of charge for child less than 6 years old if sharing existing bed and existing cabin with parents and sharing foods with parents, no separate foods.
- Maximum one child from 6-11 years old is allowed to stay in parents' cabin and will be charged children prices.
- Children from 12 years old are fully charged as adult prices.
8 Customer reviews for Calypso Cruiser
Excellent
Based on 8 reviews
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Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise trip
5.0 - Excellent
The Calypso Cruiser is so comfortable and luxurious.
The food is 5 star without a doubt.
Staff were super friendly and able to help in any way possible.
Beds were super comfy.
Activities and facilities on the cruise were A1.
We only had one night - wished we had more time.
5.0 - Excellent
We had a great time on the Calypso. The food was outstanding highlighted with magic French fries that had a tint of coconut, succulent fried shrimp, and fish cakes. The guide, Thaam, was very friendly and responsive to all our needs. Recommended for all as this was a great value.
5.0 - Excellent