Azalea

Make Azalea cruise your home on your voyage into paradise. Indulge yourself in a truly unique experience from Maldives luxury accommodation to world-class cuisine here on Azalea Cruise and let us make your holiday truly remarkable. Enjoy the best of Maldivian hospitality through and through as you float on Maldivian crystal clear turquoise waters. Let us welcome you onboard Azalea Cruise as you take a momentous journey of discovery like no other.

Welcome aboard Azalea Cruise

Step aboard your ocean home away from home. Azalea is a purpose built luxury steel yacht that meets the highest safety standards at sea. Exclusively rented out by its owner for both private charter and dive trips. Relish every moment of your voyage on our 40 metre long vessel comprising of three main decks and an additional sun deck.

Enter the vessel onto the main deck and walk through the dining area towards the 3 largest rooms on board.

DAY 1: HANOI – HAI PHONG - HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY

09h15

You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the highway to GOT Ferry – Cat Hai town, Haiphong city where we arrive at around 11h30. On the way to the GOT ferry, you will have a chance to experience on the longest bridge in South East Asia. You can enjoy special tea at Orchid Cruise’s lounge by warm welcome.

12h00

Transfer by tender to the AZALEA CRUISE.

12h15

We welcome our guests onboard the AZALEA CRUISE and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

12h40

AZALEA CRUISE boat proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. We have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets of Con Vit and Gia Luan. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island - Thoi Quyt area - Coc Ngoi islet - through Cua Van village to Ba Trai Dao area.

15h00

We progress to Ba Trai Dao beach area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Halong Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam. The region is known for its pristine beaches and spectacular beauty, having about 400 fascinating islands. You may prefer to try your hand at kayaking or simply just enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal clear water of the bay, in the Ba Trai Dao area (Visiting Ba Trai Dao from October to May. From June to September, visiting Tra Bau area, belongs to Lan Ha Bay. Tra Bau is also one of the ideal destinations for kayaking and swimming. Come here, you will have a chance to immerse yourself in blue water.)

18h00

It’s time to try the authentic well-known local liquor as “Ba Kich liquor” (Morinda officinalis). This is a kind of wealthy and tasty liquor which is really highly recommending liquor in Viet Nam. You might never forget this lovely purple liquor

18h30

Returning AZALEA CRUISE boat you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)

19h30

Deluxe dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting

21h30

Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)

23h00

 

End of Day One program

DAY 2: HA LONG BAY – HANOI

06h00

Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve light breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out in local boat to explore the bay in the area where the Sang Toi cave is situated.

9h30

Visitors then return to AZALEA CRUISE boat for check-out procedures

10h00

Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch

10h30

Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crews team and have great fun with us!

11h35

We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.

We bid farewell at Got Ferry, this is the end of the program. We hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.

14h15

Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip

Include

English speaking tour guide on boat

All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries, (02 lunches, 01 dinner, 01 light breakfast) for 2 days 1 night, (03 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 light breakfasts) 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

Sightseeing entrance fees

Luxury cabin with A/C

Day boat for exploring Viet Hai village, Ba Ham lake, kayaking and tour guide for the 2nd day of 3 days/2nights package

Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, fresh flower and fresh fruits basket, two bottle of mineral water in each cabin

Luxury mini van Hanoi- Haiphong- Hanoi ( Limosine, there are 7 people maximum)

Exclude

Beauty Spa Services & Massage

Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses

Surcharge for Xmas, New Year’s day & Lunar New Year’s day

All other services not clearly mentioned above

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