11h30 - Check-in at Paradise Suites Hotel - Tuan Chau Island

After arriving at Paradise Suites Hotel on Tuan Chau Island, you will be transferred to Paradise Elegance.

12h30 - Embark on Paradise Elegance

Once you have been transferred to Paradise Elegance, you will be checked-in and given a short briefing about your cruise while sipping your welcome drink at Le Marin Restaurant.

13h00 - Lunch at Le Marin Restaurant

Lunch will be served in Le Marin Restaurant while Paradise Elegance cruises toward Halong Bay. You will pass the famous Fighting Cocks Islet, and Thien Cung and Dau Go Caves.

14h45 - Visit Sung Sot Cave

Your second stop of the day is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, where you can take in the panoramic views across Halong Bay after visiting the cave. Alternatively, you can opt for an afternoon of pampering at Le Parfum Spa* or an afternoon tea in Le Piano Bar.

16h15 - Visit Tung Sau Pearl Farm or kayak*.

Your first excursion is a visit to Tung Sau Pearl Farm, an area in Halong Bay dedicated to growing pearls and practicing a handmade technique based on Vietnamese tradition and Japanese technology. This is also an ideal destination for kayaking. If this excursion doesn’t take your fancy, stay on board and treat yourself to a delicious afternoon tea.

18h00 - Cooking Demonstration and Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails*

At sunset, Paradise Elegance will anchor overnight at Coconut Tree Island. Watch a cooking demonstra- tion on the L’Odyssée Sundeck while enjoying Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails* at the bar.

19h30 - Dinner at Le Marin Restaurant

Savour a delicious dinner at Le Marin Restaurant, or choose a special spot anywhere else on board to dine. After dinner, indulge in drinks* and live music at Le Piano Bar**, squid fishing, a spa treatment at Le Parfum Spa* or movies in your cabin.

* Additional charge

** Please note that live music is not available on Mondays

This day is for 2 nights cruise only. Please skip it if you wish to book 1 night cruise.

06:30 Tai Chi on L'Odyssée Sundeck

Start your second day on the right way with a relaxing Tai Chi session on L'Odyssée Sundeck as the sun rises, followed by a light breakfast at Le Piano Bar.

07:45 Breakfast at Le Marin Restaurant

After your breakfast is served in Le Marin Restaurant; it’s the time to get ready for another exciting day exploring Halong Bay.

08:30 Transfer to the Paradise Explorer tender for excursions

Keep in mind to bring along your necessary accessories to make the most of Halong Bay excursions.

09:00 Visit Ti Tov Island

You will visit popular Ti Tov, where you can go swimming or hike to the top for another stunning panoramic view of the Bay.

10:30 Cruise to Trong Cave Area and Trinh Nu Cave

After visiting Ti Tov Island, your next stop will be Trong Cave in Bo Hon Island. Inside the cave, all visitors will be surprised by so many stalactites hung down from the ceiling. This is also an ideal destination for those who would like to kayak.

This day is for 2 nights cruise only. Please skip it if you wish to book 1 night cruise.

12:00 Lunch in the restaurant

After your morning excursions, re-energize yourself with a fresh and delicious lunch in the restaurant.

14:00 Take a trip to Cua Van Floating Village by bamboo boat or kayak*

Discover Cua Van Floating Village - the largest of the five remaining floating fishing villages in the Bay. You will be transported there by bamboo boats, rowed by locals. The more adventurous can opt to kayak*.

15:30 Return to Paradise Elegance

17:45 Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails* and Cooking Demonstration

The Paradise Elegance will once again anchor overnight at Coconut Tree Island. Watch the sunset over the Bay while enjoying music and Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails* at Le Piano Bar, followed by a cooking demonstration on the L'Odyssée Sundeck.

19:30 Second dinner aboard Paradise Elegance

Relish your last night on board with dinner at Le Marin Restaurant on L'Odyssée Sundeck or in your cabin. Once again, Le Piano Bar offers live music (except on Mondays) after dinner if you are not ready to call it a night. Alternatively, you can return to your cabin for a relaxing evening watching in-room movies.

* Additional charge

06h30 - Tai Chi on L'Odyssée Sundeck

Watch the sunrise with a Tai Chi session on L’Odyssée Sundeck, followed by a light breakfast in Le Piano Bar.

07h30 - Soi Sim Island

You will visit popular Soi Sim Island, where you can go swimming or hike to the top for another stunning, panoramic view of the Bay.

08h30 - Breakfast Buffet at Le Marin Restaurant

Back on board, a buffet breakfast will be served as we once again cruise past Thien Cung and Dau Go Caves and Fighting Cocks Islet before your bill settlement, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island.

10h30 - Disembark at the Tuan Chau Marina

After disembarking from Paradise Elegance, a light lunch at the Paradise Suites Hotel is served for guests booked on the Paradise shuttle bus.

12h00 - Return to Hanoi or next destination.

*Additional charges

2 DAYS 1 NIGHT CRUISE

Deluxe Balcony, for two adults: A$490

Child 5 -11, without extra mattress: A$160

Child 5 -11, with extra mattress: A$196 

Validity: 1 FEB – 31 DEC 20

Free Hanoi – Halong transfers by cruise shuttle from 1 MAY 20 to 30 SEP 20

3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS CRUISE 

Deluxe Balcony, for two adults: A$1,132 

Child 5 - 11, without extra mattress: A$343

Child 5 - 11, with extra mattress: A$393

Validity: 1 OCT – 31 DEC 20 

3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS CRUISE

Deluxe Balcony, for two adults: A$1,048

Child 5 - 11, without extra mattress: A$309

Child 5 - 11, with extra mattress: A$359

Validity: 1 MAY - 30 SEP 20 

Rates are quoted in Australian Dollar (A$)

A maximum of one child under 12 can share a room with two adults

Child under 5 cruise for free if sharing bed with two adults

Surcharge is applied for Christmas Eve 24 DEC & New Year Eve 31 DEC

INCLUSIONS

• 2-day or 3-day cruise itinerary and program of your choice

• 1 night or 2 nights in luxury cabins/suites with en-suite bathroom, air conditioning

• 1 breakfast / 1 lunch / 1 dinner for 1 night program  

• 2 breakfasts / 2 lunches / 2 dinners for 2 nights program

• Complimentary regular tea and coffee on board

• Two bottles of water in cabin daily

• Cooking demonstration, Yoga/Tai Chi session

• On-board insurance, taxes and service charges

• Entrance and sightseeing fees

EXCLUSIONS

• Airfare & airport transfers

• Visa arrangements

• Kayak

• Beauty spa services and massage

• Beverages and tobacco

• Tips and other expenses not mentioned in inclusions

Surcharge for return transfers by cruises shuttle bus (optional)

Adult: A$51 per person 

Child 5-11: A$44 per child

Child under 5: Free of charge 

Pick up @08.45 on the first day, drop off @15.00 on the last day  

Address: Home Tea Lounge, Level 1, Hanoi Tower, 49 Hai Ba Trung Str., Hanoi 

Hotel pick up/drop off is not available. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to departure time.

Road trip from Hanoi to Halong takes around 2.5 hours via Hanoi – Hai Phong Highway.

PAYMENT

Booking is made more than 30 days prior to cruise date: a 50% deposit of total booking value is required upon confirmation. Final balance must be paid at least 30 days prior to cruise date. 

Booking is made less than 30 days prior to cruise date: 100% of total booking value is required upon confirmation 

Payment method: by bank transfer or by credit card via PayPal's secured account

Bank name: Commonwealth Bank of Australia 

Beneficiary name: ATA Holidays 

BSB: 062140 Account number: 11448437

Reference: Booking Code/Guest Name (must be mentioned in transaction)

Payment by credit card will incur the following transaction fee: 

Visa/Master: 2,5% of total value

Amex: 3% of total value

Client/remitting party must cover their own bank charges.

Booking will be cancelled if payments are not received on due date(s). 

CANCELLATION/AMENDEMENT

Cancellations or amendments must be informed in writing. E-mail cancellation or booking amendments are only effective once re-confirmed by ATA Holidays. We strongly recommend passenger to purchase travel insurances to cover cancellation cost if any. We do not cover any costs related to passengers’ travelling risk. Should you have to cancel or amend, the following terms will apply:

More than 30 days: admin fee of A$50/room 

From 15 to 30 days: 25% of total value 

From 8 to 14 days: 50% of total value 

Within 7 days or no show: 100% of total value

Refund can take up to 45 days after cancellation date. 

• Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent

• Comfortable clothing and swimwear (warm clothes in winter)

• Camera, valid passport

• Sports shoes for climbing, trekking and walking

• Personal medical supplies

• Inclement weather, tide levels and operating conditions at sea may force changes in cruise itinerary and schedule at any time. Kayaking and swimming excursion, in particular, may be canceled due to rough weather.

• Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but the connectivity is limited due to the geography of the bay.

• The cruise offers fusion cuisine: international, seafood and Vietnamese. Please advise us at least one (01) week ahead of departure about any specific food preference, dietary or food allergies.

• Port authority insists on advance registration including full name, gender, date of birth, nationality and passport number. At check-in, a valid passport is required. Port authority may deny boarding if these conditions are not met.

• Surcharge is applied for cruises on Christmas Eve 24 December and New Year Eve 31 December.

• Cruise charter for special events is available. Please contact ATA Holidays for more details.