HALONG AURORA CRUISES – THE SAILING ENCHANTED.

HALONG AURORA CRUISES

HALONG AURORA CRUISES – THE SAILING ENCHANTED.

Designed in the 1910’s Indochina style, the Aurora Cruise offers the perfect mix in traditional elegance and modern comfort.

It features 12 comfortable rooms, a dining room with sea view, a bar and an open sundeck.

THE BOAT.

Designed in the 1910’s Indochina style, the Aurora Cruise offers the perfect mix in traditional elegance and modern comfort. It features 12 comfortable rooms, a dining room with sea view, a bar and an open sundeck. Year in operation: 2011. Length: 32m. Width: 10m. Floors: 03. Cabin: 12 luxury en-suite cabins. Spaces: dining room, bar, sundeck. Engine:  120 HP. Generator: 120 KW. Cruising speed: 18 km/h.

 The Aurora Cruise designed to give you the best service you could possibly wish for. Watch the scenery going by with a nice glass of wine and do as much or as little as you feel like on your holiday. Our crew consists of 11 dynamic, passionate and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to making your stay with us a truly unique cruise experience on Halong bay.

CABINS.

Deluxe Cabin.

We have 06 deluxe cabins on the boat. All cabins are located on the first floor, open to the sea and have private WC, hot shower and air-conditioning.		Inside Facilities & Amenities.
		06 Deluxe cabins (double or twin). Individually controlled air conditioning. En-suite bathroom with hot & cold shower. Toiletry amenities. Fruit basket. Complementary bottled water. Reading lamp. Electric shaver outlet (220 voltage). Dressing table. Hairdryer. Umbrella. Life-jacket. Fire extinguisher.

Deluxe Bay View Cabin.

We have 04 Deluxe Bay View cabins on the boat. The Deluxe Bay View cabins are located on the more private second deck with open windows to the bay, will bring you the truly sightseeing of the World Heritage Site.

Inside Facilities & Amenities: 04 Deluxe Bay View (double or twin). Individually controlled air conditioning. En-suite bathroom with hot & cold shower. Toiletry amenities. Fruit basket. Complementary bottled water. Reading lamp. Electric shaver outlet (220 voltage). Dressing table. Hairdryer. Umbrella. Life-jacket. Fire extinguisher.

The Family Triple.

We have 02 Family Triple cabins on the boat. The Family Triple Cabin comes with 01 double bed and 01 single bed. Family cabins, as we call them, are ideal for a journey in Halong bay with children.

Inside Facilities & Amenities: 02 The Family Triple Cabins (double & single). Individually controlled air conditioning. En-suite bathroom with hot & cold shower. Toiletry amenities. Fruit basket. Complementary bottled water. Reading lamp. Electric shaver outlet (220 voltage). Dressing table. Hairdryer. Umbrella. Life-jacket. Fire extinguisher.

Bar & Dining Room

Relax and unwind in the bar which adjoins the restaurant. Enjoy pre-dinner or after-dinner drinks, relax in the soft seating area, browse our selection of books and magazines or watch a DVD on the plasma TV. The bar is fully stocked with fine wines, spirits, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Bar stocks a full complement of aperitifs, wines, cocktails, drinks and snacks, and serves visitors until late at night. 

On board you will be delighted with our top notch service and fine dining experience. Our menu is an innovative blend of European cuisine with an Asian mix. In Vietnam food preparation and presentation is an art form. A healthy and refined cuisine with exotic flavors features Vietnamese herbs, spices and other well-known traditional specialties.

Vegetarians will be able to sample some of the best vegetable cuisine in Vietnam.

The Sundeck.

The sundeck, situated on the 3rd deck, is the perfect spot to view the limestone peaks, lagoons, grottoes and emerald bay. Relax on our cozy sun lounges and enjoy the cool sea breeze.

The Activities

During your stay on The Aurora Cruises, you won’t be short of things to do. Our experience guide will lead you to kayaking tours of the bay, enjoy swimming in the crystal clear or just be lazy at sunbathing on the sundeck. Join our staff in some late night cuttle fishing and we run cookery demonstrations for those interested in learning the art of Vietnamese cooking. Take part in a visit to caves, floating villages.

Water sport facilities and other activities:

v  Kayak (upon request or part of cruise package).

v  Tender.

v  Sampan boat rowing.

v  Snorkeling.

v  Sunbath.

v  Swimming.

v  Cooking demonstrations

v  Early morning Tai Chi.

v  Darts.

v  Card-games.

v  Cuttle fishing in the evening.

Onboard Safety

v  To ensure your safety and to give you peace of mind, The Aurora Cruise is fully equipped with all the necessary equipment complying with international safety standards and requirements.

v  On board we have:

v  30 life-jackets.

v  40 life buoys

v  4 lifeboats

v  1 extinguisher per cabin

v  VHF radio

v  Automated alarm system throughout the vessel.

v  As part of our introduction to life on board we will give you a short talk on our health and safety procedures.

Deluxe room - Halong Aurora Cruises

Deluxe room - Halong Aurora Cruises

Deluxe room - Halong Aurora Cruises

Family Trip Room - Halong Aurora Cruises

Restaurant - Halong Aurora Cruises

The Activities - Halong Aurora Cruises

The Activities - Halong Aurora Cruises

KAYAKING ON HALONG BAY WITH AURORA CRUISE JUNK ( 3 Days/ 2 Nights)

KAYAKING ON HALONG BAY WITH AURORA CRUISE JUNK ( 3 Days/ 2 Nights): This tour offers you a great chance to discover Halong Bay, the wonderland of karst topography with 3,000 limestone and dolomite islets sprinkled over an area of 1,500 square km. The calm sea provides an ideal location for sea kayaking as we paddle through a maze of islets amid dramatic natural scenery. With our modern kayaking equipment, we are able to maximize on speed and maneuverability as we explore the open sea and the many hidden lagoons and stalagmite caves that are difficult to access by any other means. As with our other kayak tours, this tour offers flexibility in activity levels while still combining the best of sea kayaking. Designed with this in mind it is a good tour for both novice and experienced kayaker alike with a little more time to spare.

THE DETAILED ITINERARY.

DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – AURORA CRUISES (L, D)

8:00 – 8.30: Our shuttle bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel. Travel to Ha Long city for about 3.5 hours.

12:00:   Upon Halong arrival, Transferred by tender to Aurora Cruise – enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check into cabins and begin your cruise.

12:45:   The fresh sea food lunch served on board while the junk cruises pass by Thien Cung, Dau Go Caves and Fighting Cock Rock, stunning islands, islets raising from emerald water…

14: 30:  A Visiting to Cua Van floating by local sampan (01 hour) or Kayak into the village then, returning to the Aurora Cruise for your leisure

16:00      Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by beautiful islets for swimming and snorkeling

17:00:     Enjoy the complimentary sunset party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruits.

17:30      Join cooking class demonstration on board

19:00      Dinner is served in the restaurant

21:00:  Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are available, you might also try your luck at squid fishing from the boat. Overnight on board.

DAY 2: FULL DAY KAYAKING ON LAN HA BAY (B, L, D)

7:30: Breakfast, coffee and tea served, while sailing to Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave)

8h30: Transfer to smaller boat to explore Sang Toi cave. Guided kayaking, swimming, a pristine natural cave lapped by the turquoise water

12:00: Lunch is served on board

14:00: Discover Ba Trai Dao Beach or sunbathe on one of the natural secluded beaches (private, wild and fresh air). You also can optionally take kayaking or swimming

15:30: Visit Titop island. Short trek to the top, from there, you can have over view of Halong bay and Halong city

16:30: Return to Aurora Cruise, take time to refresh and relax

17:00: Enjoy the complimentary sunset party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruits

17:30: Join Cooking demonstrations

19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant

21:00: Retire to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, internet access or play exciting games. Overnight on board

DAY 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI (B, L)

7:30: Breakfast, coffee and tea served, while sailing to Sung Sot cave

8:30: Drop anchor to explore Sung Sot cave (Surprising cave)

9:30: Back to our boat, relax before checking out. Set sails to cruise back Halong city via Bai Tu Long Bay.

10:30:Lunch is served on board

12:00: Disembark at the harbor, Halong city. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi

16:00: Arrival back at your hotel or home. Trip ended.

PACKAGE COST:

Cabin Type	Number of cabin	Twin /double shared room)	Single Supplement
Deluxe Cabin	06	219	60
Deluxe Bay View	04	229	65
Family Triple (cabins included 1 double bed & 1 single bed for 3 persons only)	01	239

Rates are in USD per PERSON, based on twin shared cabin, valid from Jan 1^st 2012 to Dec 31^st 2012

CHILDREN POLICY:

v  The child under 04 years old is free of charge applicable for 1 (one) children sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults (No extra mattress), one child per cabin.

v  The child from 04 to 11 years old is 50 percent of the adult rate, applicable for 1 (one) children sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults (No extra Mattress), limited to one child per cabin.

v  Children 11 years old and over will be charged at the adult rate.

INCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v  Full furnished deluxe en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water

v  All meals on board (03 Lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts)

v  Complimentary morning tea and coffee

v  Complimentary bottled water in the room

v  Welcome drink

v  Cookery class on board.

v  Entrance and sightseeing fees.

v  Kayaking.

v  Sampan boat row.

v  Fishing equipment, movie, exciting games.

v  English speaking guide.

v  Shuttle bus (round trip) Hanoi – Halong - Hanoi

v  Fruits and local wine party

v  On board insurance, tax and service charges

EXCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v  Airfares, car transfers and hotel accommodation

v  Visa arrangements

v  Beverages.

v  Extra meals on request

v  Tips and other personal expenses

v  All services are not mentioned above.

TRIP NOTE:

v  Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund.

v  Meals on board are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date.

v  Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.

WHAT TO BRING:

v  Sun block.

v  Camera + Film.

v  Insect repellent.

v  Original Passport.

v  A wide brimmed hat.

v  Swimming costume.

v  Sun glasses.