A ROMANTIC HALONG BAY CRUISE WITH ECLIPSE SAIL CRUISE (2 Days/ 1 Night)

A ROMANTIC HALONG BAY CRUISE WITH ECLIPSE SAIL CRUISE (2 Days/ 1 Night)

Launched in November 2010 with 12 luxury cabins, Ha Long Eclipse Sail Cruise features spacious, well-appointed cabins and suites with large ensuite marble bathrooms, a large sundeck with comfortable lounging furniture and an elegant dining room and bar. Halong Eclipse Sail is designed and fitted our boat to international standards while maintaining traditional Chinese Junk styling, creating the perfect balance of modern comforts and nostalgic ambiance. All would make your trip to Halong bay unforgetable.

THE ECLIPSE CRUISE INFORMATION

Vessels -      Length : 38m, Width: 8,5m, -      Height: 12m, Depth: 2,5 -      Boat Material: wooden -      Crew: Cruise Manager and 12 Staff -      Dining Room Bar & Sundeck

Cabin -      Luxury double:     06 cabins - 14 m -      Luxury twin:         04 cabins - 14 m2 -      Family Suite:         01 cabin  - 18 m2 -      Fitness Room:       Outside -      Massage Room:    01 - 14m2

                  

Luxury Cabins.
Our luxury cabin (14m2) offers all the amenities necessary for you to feel comfortable: twin beds or a queen-size bed, air-conditioner, wall fan, refrigerator. Each features a picture window, providing added light and memorable views.

Designed International-standard cabin design with rich wooden interior, comfortable bedding with luxuriant linens and marble en-suite bathroom with Rainfall Showers and separate Tub/Jacuzzi.

Family Suites

The  Family Suites (18m2) are located in the first section of the cruise and offer panoramic 180° views. Each family suite offers all the standard amenities of the Luxury Cabins - International-standard cabin design with rich wooden interior, comfortable bedding with luxuriant linens and marble en-suite bathroom with Rainfall Showers and separate Tub/Jacuzzi.

In addition to larger size Our rooms are designed and fitted to international standards, featuring a rich wooden decor, with large windows from which to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Halong Bay. The comfortable bedding and luxuriant linens ensure you are restful sleep in style. Large en-suite, marble bathrooms feature showers and deluxe towels and toiletries.
Dining Room & Bar
Luxury dining equals imaginative gourmet creations prepared under the watchful eyes of award-winning chefs, a selection of vintage wines that even the most discerning sommelier would admire, innovative venues, and so much more. Open-seating policies are the rule, allowing guests the flexibility to dine as they choose, and mealtime options abound, multiple courses of truly inspired cuisine, and elegantly appointed tables set with fine China and Casually elegant choices are also on the menu –decks, as well as opportunities to enjoy course-by-course dining experiences 
Accommodations & Amenities
Luxury accommodations. Spacious marble baths and generously-sized walk-in closets. Expansive views of the sea from the comfort of large and private teak verandahs. Fretter linens, feather pillows. And a sophisticated selection of room amenities is the standard. Order from a pillow menu designed to cater to the wishes of a discerning clientele, and expect nightly turndown service (and delicious surprises) when retiring to your cabin each evening.

Meetings on Eclipse Sail

There is no better way to avoid interruptions during crucial meetings than holding them aboard one of Halong Eclipse sail vessels. The Eclipse Sail dining area is quickly and easily transformed into a board room-environment equipped with comprehensive meeting facilities and space for up to 30 people. Offering a relaxed atmosphere for business and pleasure, Halong Eclipse sail is perfect for formal or informal gatherings of importance.

Incentives on Eclipse Sail

One of the most worthwhile ways of recognizing your most outstanding staff or clients is an all-inclusive incentive cruise with Eclipse sail. A wide range of corporate incentive packages and cruise itineraries are available. Daily itineraries can be structured around meetings and team-building exercises, together with plenty of free time for excursions, fun activities and relaxation.

Events on Eclipse Sail

A voyage onboard a Eclipse sail vessel creates a memorable occasion like no other. Whether an intimate birthday, a romantic wedding anniversary or an impressive company retreat, this is a unique way to celebrate in style. Eclipsesail event management team can arrange it all. From a sparkling gala dinner in one of the most stunning caves in Halong Bay to formal dinners or dinner parties – all can be catered to ensure a celebration to remember.

Charter Cruise

What could be more privileged than a luxury private charter cruise to explore the legendary Halong Bay. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own private cruise destinations and itineraries. Privacy ensures you can stretch your imagination with onboard activities tailored and themed to suite your own wishes.

So whatever your needs are, Eclipse sail will give you the best quality, services and FUN on the water. For more inspiration on the fun and fantastic things you can do aboard our boats, please contact our sales team.

Food  
Our experienced chefs provide a varied selection of Vietnamese and International cuisine  including fresh local seafood, all carefully prepared and presented.
Spa Reservations
Priority spa reservations may also be made well in advance of travel. In many instances, our concierge desk can arrange complimentary treatment upgrades on your behalf.

For more information regarding these and other services, please contact our concierge desk at.

Exceptional Personalized Service
Highly personalized service is the hallmark of the luxury cruise experience. Favorable staff-to-guest ratios mean that there's always someone at your disposal, and you'll reap the benefits instantly. Carefully selected professionals greet you warmly by name, take pride in anticipating your needs, and fulfill every whim. Personal butlers are also available (their services, in some instances, are already included in your fare) to attend to every detail of your stay, from special shipboard requests to shore side arrangements.

Luxury's service is simply unrivaled, and the examples are legendary – uniform clad stewards that wade into the surf to serve caviar and champagne while you're ashore, complimentary massages delivered on deck, and much more.

For a deeper appreciation of life aboard a luxury cruise, sample our customer testimonials and see what other luxury travelers have to say about their experiences with the world's leading luxury cruise lines.

DETAILED ITINERARY.

DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG CRUISE TOUR (-/L/D)

07:45 - 8:30: We'll pick you up at your hotel and then leave for Ha Long city by shuttle bus while sightseeing the countryside's greenish paddy fields and the peasant farming activities along the road. On the way, you will have a short break for 20 minutes in Hai Duong city where you will have opportunities to experience our hand-made Vietnamese handicraft products such as lacquer wares, paintings, sculptures, embroideries, clothing etc. made by Hai Duong inhabitants & disable children who are most Agent Orange Affected Victims left behind the war. Afterwards we go on the trip to Ha Long city.

12:15: Arrive in Halong Tourist Wharf. Halong Bay has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1994. The islands in Ha Long Bay are mainly limestone and schist islands most lying in the two main areas: the southeastern part of Bai Tu Long Bay and southwestern part of Ha Long Bay. They are the result of many times of rising and lowering processes of the continent to form a karst. The process of nearly full erosion and weathering of the karst created the unique Ha Long Bay in the world. In 2000, UNESCO recognized it as the World Heritage for the second time for its geographical and geomorphologic values.

12:30: You will be helped to check in on the Eclipse Sail. Welcome drinks will be served.

13:00: Lunch is served while cruising through the Bai Tu Long Bay (meaning ‘’Descending Dragon’’). millions years ago, an immense dragon descended to Ha Long Bay, dropping numerous eggs. These eggs hatched forming thousands of rocks and islands. The tail of the dragon extended far to the sea, forming Bach Long Vi (meaning ‘’The Tail of the White Dragon’’). As she returned to heaven, she said good bye to her offspring at the Bai Tu Long Bay (means ‘’The dragon parts the offspring’’).

15:30: We arrive a very charming & friendly Vong Vieng floating fishing village to experience their daily life on water & start a kayaking around village to get more precious snap-shots in the bay.We anchor here for a time & Our guide will give you some information and interesting facts about this fascinating village and its local community. We are proud of our working partnership with, and support of, this community.

16:30: Back on board The Eclipse Sail, cruising to Drum Cave for docking. Time for swimming or taking a rest or lazing on the sundeck or pampering yourself with a massage and sauna in our luxurious spa. And if you are a sporty person, you can try doing exercises with our gym equipment available at the fitness room. And amazingly, you will have chances to enjoy the sunset with evening local wine and fresh fruit, joining cooking class

19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant or outdoor dining area

21:00: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar, dancing, karaoke, watch movie or enjoy night fishing… Relax and spend a romantic night on Eclipse Sail.

DAY 2: ECLIPSE SAIL CRUISING TRIP: HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/L/-)

After the breaking dawn, you could refresh yourself by joining us for gymnastics on the fitness room.

07:00: Breakfast, coffee and tea and served. On having breakfast, we sail through the waters and pass by a number of caves including Trong (Male) cave has a giant stone statue of a boy who turns his face to Trinh Nu grotto. One still hears his vain scream in tune with the wind blowing into the cliff somewhere, Trinh Nu Grotto (Virgin) that fishermen consider as their house, but for young lovers, it is considered as the symbol of truly love, and is the romantic place for taking oath of love, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet…

08:20: Visit splendid Surprise (Sung Sot) Cave - cave of Surprises – which makes you surprised with its stalactites and stalagmites formed of limestone. It would affect your imagination well. After that you enjoy kayaking around Fishing Villages or Titop island but if you mind kayaking, you can visiting the Titop mountain and climbing up to the top to see the whole scenery of the bay. After getting down, relaxing on the sandy beach or swimming.

09:30: Back on board. Take time to refresh and relax before checking out.
10:45: An early lunch is served.
12:00: Arrive at the pier. Time to say goodbye to the cruise
12:45: Return from Halong to Hanoi.
14:30: Stopover on the way for short break
16:30 – 17:00: Arrive in Hanoi

End of service!!

PACKAGE COST: 

                        

Cabin Categories	No of Cabins	Public Rates ( In US$)	Our rates (In US$)	Single supplement (in US$)
Deluxe	10	139	109	45
Family suite	2	155	125	NA

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

INCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v  Roundtrip Shuttle Bus (Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi)

v  English speaking guide

v  Welcome Drink,

v  Entrance and Sightseeing Fees,

v  Luxurious Cabins with A/C and en-suite Bathrooms for 1 night

v  Vietnamese and International meals as indicated: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch and D = Dinner

v  Kayaking

v  Taxes and Service Charges

EXCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v  Visa Arrangements,

v  Massage & Sauna Services,

v  Beverages, Tips,

v  Personal Expenses.

v  Insurance.

v  All other services not clearly mentioned as include.

WHAT TO BRING: 

v  Sun block

v  Camera + Film

v  Insect repellent

v  Original Passport

v  A wide brimmed hat

v  Sun glasses 

NOTE:

v  Times of activities may vary slightly.

v  Itinerary and Program subject to change when necessary.

v  Advanced reservation is required with full passenger details, including Full Name, Date of Birth, Nationality, Passport Number, Visa Expiry Date etc.

v  A valid passport is required upon check-in onboard.

v  25% surcharges applies for cruises on Christmas, New Year and Tet Holidays

v  Free of Charge for children under 5 years old, sharing fully-paid cabin, limited to one child per cabin

v  Children from 5- 11 years old charged at 75 % of adult rate, sharing fully-paid cabin, limited to one child per cabin