Orchid Classic Cruise

Excellent 6 reviews

Cruises level: Lan Ha Bay Cruise Cruise Build: 2016 No of cabins: 14 cabins

Great for: Single, Family with kids, Family with teens, Group of friends, Young couple

Lan Ha Bay, Halong Bay

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Child Policies
Child Age	Cruise Fares
0-5 tuổi	10% Adult fares
6-11 tuổi	75% Adult fares
12 tuổi trở lên	Full Adult fares

Special Features Orchid Classic Cruise

Orchid Classic Cruises are the leading line in 5-star cruises in Ha Long Bay. We have BRAND NEW cruises in Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay with the highest level of customer service and an unbeatable relaxing environment that is sure to to exceed your highest expectations of any and all Ha Long Bay cruises. We were the first cruise company that ... Read More

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Suite Cabin with Balcony

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Max Adults: 2

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Premium Suite Cabin With Balcony

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Max Adults: 2

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Orchid Exclusive Suite Cabin

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Max Adults: 2

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Family Suite Cabin With balcony

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Max Adults: 4

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Family Premium Suite Cabin with balcony

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Full Itinerary

Orchid Classic Cruise 2 days

Highlight

As the first 5-star quality cruise to explore Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay, Orchid Classic cruise remains a timeless inspiration thanks to its classic Indochine architecture combined with all-wooden interiors. Consisting of 14 spacious suites with balconies and private baths overlooking the Gulf, an outdoor Jaccuzzi on its sundeck, Orchid Classic with 5-star services guarantees clients an extraordinary experience in discovering the mysterious beauty of the Bay.

Day 1: HANOI - HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY

08:30	Luxury van picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Ha Long Bay.
11:30	Arriving Tuan Chau Marina, have check-in procedures at waiting lounge.
12:15	Transfer to Orchid Cruises by a feedder boat. Welcome aboard, we'll have some welcome drinks and gather at the restaurant for a cruise briefing and some safety instructions.
13:00	Passenger will be taking lunch while cruising Ha Long Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
15:00	We progress to Dark and Bright Caves, the ideal place for you to get up and close to Ha Long Bay by bamboo boat or kayak.
17:00	Orchid Cruises enters a less populated area at Tra Bau - Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a nice swim in the green emerald water.
18:00	Onboard you may join a cooking demontration, enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset. Option: Massage service available. Please book with our Cruise Manager directly.
19:15	Savor a deluxe dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.
21:00	It's time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay, our bar on sundeck and in the restaurant welcome you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant, we also have chess and cards for you.
23:00	Overnight on board.

Day 2: HALONG BAY - HANOI

06:30	It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in a peaceful beauty of the bay with a tai chi session on sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, consult our sailors.
07:00	We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
07:45	Kayaking activities at Ao Ech area is held to discover the hidden charm of Ha Long - Lan Ha Bay.
08:30	Orchid Cruises welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
10:00	Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.
11:30	Disembark Orchid Cruises at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, end your cruise with us.
14:30	Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.

Orchid Classic Cruise 3 days

Highlight

Day 1: HANOI - HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY

08:30	Luxury van picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Ha Long Bay.
11:30	Arriving at waiting lounge, have check-in procedures.
12:15	Transfer to Orchid Cruises by a feedder boat. Welcome our guests onboard, here passengers can enjoy our special home-made welcome drink. Guests will be seated in our restaurant to receive their cruise briefing & safety instructions.
13:00	Passenger will be taking lunch while cruising Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
15:00	We progress to Dark and Bright Caves, the ideal place for you to get up and close to Ha Long Bay by bamboo boat or kayak.
17:00	Orchid Cruises enters a less populated area at Tra Bau - Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a nice swim in the green emerald water.
18:00	Onboard you may join a cooking demontration, enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset. Option: Massage service available. Please book with our Cruise Manager directly.
19:15	Savor a deluxe dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.
21:00	Relax on the sundeck & have a drink at Happy Hour. Watch the calm and soothing landscape of the bay at night. Try your hand-skill at squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant.
23:00	Overnight on board.

Day 2: LAN HA BAY

06:30	The day starts early on board with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
07:00	Breakfast is served in the restaurant with morning view of our bay’s landscape, then we continue our journey.
08:45	Boarding Orchid day boat to visit Viet Hai fishing village. Cycling along the village (Optional electric car service is available) to enjoy the stunning landscape of Cat Ba rain forest and dark tunnels, witness the scenery of rice field, visit the ancient house, get closer to local life.
11:00	Return to the boat and enjoy lunch.
14:00	Visit Bao Trai Dao (Three peach islets), this peaceful body of water has beautiful scenery, making it the perfect place for scenic kayaking or relaxing on sandy beach.
17:00	Back on Orchid Cruises and have some Tapas prepared by chef. It's time to contemplate the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin while having few drink during Happy Hour at our bar on the top deck.
19:15	Deluxe Dinner is served. Experience a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting - take the time to enjoy our delicious local food prepared and served to you by our lovely caterers.
21:30	It's time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay, our bar on sundeck and in the restaurant welcome you. You can also try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant, we also have chess and cards for you.
23:00	Overnight on board.

Day 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI

06:30	It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in a peaceful beauty of the bay with a tai chi session on sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season.
07:00	We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
07:45	Kayaking activities at Ao Ech area is held to discover the hidden charm of Ha Long - Lan Ha Bay.
08:30	Orchid Cruises welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
10:00	Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.
11:30	Disembark Orchid Cruises at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, end your cruise with us.
14:30	Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.

We make differences

Family suites available
Exclusive departure port - only 2.5 hours from Hanoi
Extremely spacious cabin (36-72sqm)
All cabins have balcony and bathtub
Unique routing
Luxury decoration

Important notes

PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICETrip cancellation due to bad weather in Halong BayThe cancellation decision is made by Management Board of Halong Bay on the day of the trip in case of bad weather conditions. In such case, we will make alternative travel arrangement for you on request or offer refund in accordance with the cruise policy (Read more about cancellation ... Read More

Facilities & Service

General of Facilities

Sundeck
Observatory
Conference and meeting facilities
Restaurant
Gymnasium
Rowing Boat
Doctor on call
Safety box at reception
Newspagers and magazine
Tender for sightseeing
Reception

AddOn Service

Bar
Masssage and Spa
Boutique shop
Library
Laundry service
Cabin Service (Snack Meals)
Baby cot

Activities on Board

Fishing
Singing and Dancing
Tours of caves
Cooking class
Snorkeling
Swimming
Taichi in the morning
Tours of Floating Fishing village
Movie nights
Kayaking
Cycling
Bamboo boat trip

Cruise Inclusions & Options

Inclusions

English speaking in-house tour guide on boat
All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries, (01 lunches, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast, 01 brunch) for 2 days 1 night, (02 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts, 01 brunch) for 3 days 2 nights
Kayaking, Cooking class, Tai chi exercise, Bamboo boat, Swimming (if the weather permits), Movies, Squid fishing, Music entertainment, satellite TV, Local wine experience, Tea ceremony
Sightseeing entrance fees
Luxury cabin with A/C
Day boat for exploring Viet Hai village, kayaking and tour guide for the 2^nd day of 3 days/2nights package
Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, fresh flower and fresh fruits basket, two bottle of mineral water in each cabin

Exclusions

Car transfer Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi (optional)
Airfare, visa arrangements
Beauty Spa Services & Massage
Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned above

Booking Cruise Policy

Check in on board: 12:00 PM
Check out: 11:30 AM
Surcharge 40 US$ per person for the following period of times: Christmas's eve 24 December 2018 and New Year's eve 31 December 2018

Booking Policy

Cancellation Policy

Booking for 1-5 cabins:
15 days prior to the check-in date: No cancellation charge
From 14 to 10 days prior to the check-in date: 50% of total rate.
From 9 to 3 days prior to the check-in date: 70% of total rate.
Less than 3 days prior to the check-in date: 100% of total rate.
Booking for more than 5 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 15 days prior to the check-in date: 50% of total rate.
From 14 to 7 days prior to the check-in date: 75% of total rate.
Less than 7 days prior to the check-in date: 100% of total rate.
No show: will be charged in full.

Child Policy

Child below 5 years old is F.O.C sharing room with parents.
Child from 5 to 12 staying on separate bed: charge 75% adult price, sharing room with parents
Child over 12 years old consider adult

6 Customer reviews for Orchid Classic Cruise

5.0

Excellent

Based on 6 reviews

" My family and I recently went on a 3 day/2 night cruise with Orchid. The boat is amazing...

---- Robkarina - United Kingdom

5.0

Excellent

Based on 6 reviews

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Robkarina

United Kingdom

5.0 - Excellent

My family and I recently went on a 3 day/2 night cruise with Orchid. The boat is amazing with excellent accommodation and facilities (we stayed in the premium suite which had its own jacuzzi bath and great views. The food was excellent and the staff made us feel really welcome. Having 2 teenage boys meant that the WiFi was important (worked well most of the time, and their cabin also had ..More

Natalie S

Austria

5.0 - Excellent

Our family had a great trip, from the hotel pick up all the way through to the drop off. The cabin was large and very well appointed; we loved having a balcony to enjoy the view. The food was amazing, 5 courses for both lunch and dinner and a delicious buffet breakfast. The staff were very attentive at all times and we must thank Sunny and Tim for looking after us on the boat and Sung for ..More

travellers5forever

Australia

5.0 - Excellent

From the second we were picked up we felt like royal guests.
We were taken to a port where there was a small lobby. Air-conditioned and complimentary snacks/water/coffee. In that time they were loading our luggage. We then went on a small boat to get to the cruise.
We were met with a warm welcome. It was such an exciting time. The rooms were perfect. Much better than I anticipated. The floor to ceiling windows and private balcony...and the bathtub!!!
Food was the best food I have probably ever tasted. The whole family agreed that the food was superb. All fresh and made from scratch. Plentiful and nothing was too much trouble. I could write a review on the food alone and I'm not even a foodie!!
Every single staff member made us feel like honored guests.
It was a dream of two nights that went way too quickly. It felt like complete indulgence to be so well taken care of. The day trips were great.
It would have been nice not to transfer to a day boat to reach the excursion but if you have passengers that need to leave(as they booked one night) then they take the boat.
I can't imagine one night. The two we did flew by and we wish we could have stayed longer.
All crew were incredible, every single one!!
The cruise manager for the first night was funny and just awesome. He made it clear to bother him ANYTIME with any request. Lovely man.
Lana really made a big impression on our family. She is a remarkable woman. She led the tours with such grace.
She added personal touches to the tours and is very knowledgeable. She obviously cares deeply about the area and the cruise line company. They are extremely lucky to have her.
When we arrived back to port our ride to the next hotel was too small. Lana did her absolute best to remedy the situation. Made calls for us, spoke to the driver. At this point, she was doing this out of the kindness of her heart as we were no longer her responsibility. She had new passengers, it was pouring with rain and must have had a million things going on. We are thankful she took the time.
It rained quite a bit as we booked the rainy season. No big deal, we live in a country where it rarely rains. The cruise line staff, however, did their absolute best to keep us dry. They provided waterproof bags and jackets. They seriously thought of everything.
Large cruise ships could learn so much from this crew. Their hospitality, the food. The list goes on!!
We learned that this cruise does their best to protect the environment. All food waste goes back to land to be used for animal feed. They actively take part in cleaning the bay. Halong Bay has pollution, there's no denying it. Orchid Cruise cannot clean this bay alone and just one cruise recycling isn't going to fix this but we felt good not to be contributing.
We were surprised to get internet occasionally. That was great news for our teens. The TV had decent English speaking channels which was also a pleasant surprise! Of course, none of these were essential with the view of Halong Bay.
It is a truly beautiful, magical place. This is an awesome experience of a lifetime. I am so happy our family went with this company and we met Lana and all the amazing staff who are an absolute credit.
If you don't do anything else while in Vietnam, do this!!!