Gray Line Cruise (Deluxe Cruise)

Gray Line Cruise (Deluxe Cruise)


Tour Features

GRAY LINE FACTSHEET

Exterior:  Traditional Vietnamese wooden junk

Number of cruise: 03 (14 cabin, 8 cabin & 3 cabin boats)

Kinds of cruise

Gray Line 14 cabins

Gray Line 8 cabins

Gray Line 3 cabins

Kinds of cabin

Deluxe Seaview

Deluxe Balcony

VIP Terrace

Superior Seaview

Deluxe Family

Suite Balcony

Suite Terrace

Location

1st deck

2nd deck

2nd deck

1st deck

2nd deck

1st deck

2nd deck

Cabin quantity

08

04

02

06

01

02

01

Type of bed

Double/ Twin

Double/ Twin

Double

Double/ Twin

Double/ Twin

Double/ Twin

Double

Usable area

16 m2

18 m2

18 m2

16 m2

28 m2

16 m2

28 m2

Max capacity

03 pax

03 pax

03 pax

03 pax

04 pax

03 pax

03 pax

DESTINATION

Operating location Halong Bay, Quang Ninh, Vietnam

Head office 125 Hong Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Vietnam

Operating office Kiot 21, Tuan Chau Marina, Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, Quang Ninh, Vietnam

TRANSPORTATION

Shuttle bus Daily at 7:45 AM from Hanoi, and at 12:00 from Tuan Chau

Private pick-up On request

Speedboat On request

Tender Used by plans or chargeable service

GRAY LINE 14 & 8 CABINS

Built in 2013, Gray Line is one of the latest wooden cruises in Halong Bay. The group of 2 unique Scorpion-shaped boats (8 & 14 cabins) standing out in the bay, features the same floor plan spreading over 3 main decks, in which, the 1st deck is for accommodation only, the second is for cabins with balcony or terrace and restaurant as well; and the upper deck is for sunbathing and open-air bar. They cozily offer boutique interiors with oak-wooden walls, where all cabins and en-suites have openable oversized sea-view windows. 

SUPERIOR SEAVIEW

In 4-star quality standards, Superior Sea-View cabin fulfills the necessary conditions from a set of bedding to bathroom accessories, & air-conditioner that make your stay comfortable. Furthermore, we put particular attention to what it calls Safety Equipment while cruising among the bay... 

DELUXE SEAVIEW  

By elegant décor, Deluxe Sea-View brings you a feeling of simplicity and comfort at the very moment you walk into the cabin. A whole view of the bay is right in front of your eyes. That is the benefit of openable oversized sea-view windows designed in each Gray Line cabin. 

DELUXE FAMILY

Deluxe Family is amazingly ideal for family or 4. The suite consists of 1 double bed and 1 twin beds set in 2 connecting cabins (inter connected door). Each cabin offers a private bathroom and together owns a private sundeck of 30 square meters featuring 270 degrees of space with sea views. By accompanying private dinner served there, the cabin seems to be a private boat in Halong.

Within a spacious area of more 200m2, Deluxe Family is the only accommodation on the second deck. For this unique design, your family will stay separated to other passengers and enjoy your Halong Bay from starting the tour to the end. It could be your once-a-lifetime cruising experience with Gray Line. 

GRAY LINE VIP

VIP, a sensible difference to other cabins, embodies the best of privacy and romance. The double-bed cabin designed with a private terrace for sunbathing and in the head of second deck with two romantic sides of sea view, is preferentially for couples.

Not only that, the suite can connect with another next-door Deluxe Balcony cabin that can conveniently accommodate a group of 6 people. The set is as well ideal for your family offering the best privacy. Comfortable must be private. The suite does it at best!

GRAY LINE 3 CABINS

Among hundreds of cruises in Halong Bay, you have much difficulty finding a boat that can accommodate a family or group of 8 and beautifully cruising in your own way. Gray Line three-cabin boat, well known as Gray Line Family Cruise was born as the best solution… 

SUITE BALCONY

There are just two suite balcony cabins including a twin-bed cabin & a double-bed cabin located in the 1st deck. Each cabin has the capacity of 2 adults and 01 child with extra bed (on request). 

SUITE TERRACE

Location: 2st deck

Quantity: 01 cabin

Bed type: Double

Cabin size: 28 m2

Capacity: 3 adults

Complimentary: 01 mineral water bottle/pax/night

Special bonus: Balcony, Terrace, private sunbathing chairs, table and beach slippers 

FACILITY & AMENITY

SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUPPORT FACILITY

Security sensor & Fire extinguisher Private Reception room at Tuan Chau Marian

Emergency hammers & Life jackets Modern auto pier for better getting on/off

SOS 24h FREE rescue service – Speed boat 

 

CABIN FACILITY

Heat-cool controlled air conditioning Bath linen and set of toilet amenity

Private bathrooms with large window Wardrobe, hair-dryer & slippers

Bath linen and set of toilet amenity Complimentary mineral water

SERVICE & ACTIVITY

It is not important where you visit, the moments you feel matter! Feel when blazing sunrise breaks the clouds of the island on the bay; while you do Taichi exercise! Feel when daylight fades away on the bay and the mountains gradually turn a dark purple, then black; while you are lazy on lounges. And feel when the blanket of darkness completely falls after your dinner time. Gray Line sundeck covered with artificial grass is where you feel those beautiful moments eco-friendly.

MAIN SERVICE

24-hour support hotline (+84 975 432 588)

24-hour on-board security & GPS positioning

Massage & nail services (chargeable service)

Bar & restaurant (7.00AM until 11.00 PM)

Languages: English, Vietnamese & French

MAIN ACTIVITY

Tai Chi exercise & cooking class

Watching movies, music; playing guitar, chess

Kayaking, Swimming, Short-trekking, Caving & Sightseeing

Snorkeling & fishing equipment (on request)


HIGHT LIGHTS

Gray line coffee lounge - to a short rest and ready to embark - at Tuan Chau Marina - most mordern & pro wharf in Halong bay.Private pier to embark and disembark. Longest route & cruiseing time, stop at least-touristic spots. Three main activities: swimming on beach - kayaking - cave visiting Go kayaking in quiet area, exploring Maze Cave - one of the least known caves with great surrounding area. Dinner with seafood BBQ in a cozy and romantic ambience.Sleep in a transquil & leisure place. 

Itinerary: 

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong (L - D): 

8 - 8:30am: Pick up to Halong bay - shuttle bus with A/C & bottle of water. 

12:15pm: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina - short rest at Gray Line coffee lounge. Easyly get on Gray Line by private auto pier, warmly welcome by professional crew. Welcome drink, boat starts cruising while cruise manager greeting every guests and introducing agenda's details. Check in cabin and take a rest. 

13:15pm: Enjoy a nice set-menu lunch. By local flavors in each dish, it vitally helps to recuperate after a 4-hour-car drive. In the meantime, Gray Line goes ahead to the Bay’s center. Vegetarian or special request are available once informing in advance. 

14:00pm: After lunch, free relax on sundeck & enjoy beauty of the bay. While the light of sun decreases slightly, hundreds of islets with different shares definitely amaze you by their natural shapes. 

15:00pm: By tender, visit Titop island. Free choice of activities such as sunbathing, swimming & specially conquering the peak of this island then taking panoramic photos. 

15:40pm: Arrive at Luon cave. You can discover this area by go kayaking - an indispensable water activity in Halong or just by sitting on bamboo boat - this is for people who love being gentle & sophisticated - to admire breath taking scenes. 

17:30pm: back to big boat for having shower, ralaxing at dusk. Enjoy mini sunset party with complimentary seasonal fruits & finger foods. Happy hour with drink. 

18:30pm: Join a cooking class on sundeck. Gray Line chef leads you how to make spring roll - an authentic specialty - which is voted to World's 50 best foods by CNN. You should know how to make it yourself afterward and taste your skilled rolls. 

19:30pm: Sophisticated dinner served in a romantic ambience with BBQ fresh seafoods as well as other Vietnamese and Western choices. 

21:00pm: Free time. Choices of relaxing: watching film/movies at the outdoor bar; playing board; guitar, games. Or go squid fishing on tender. If you are lucky, you should have your night meal with some cooked squids. 

22:00pm: Finish a nice day of you with an overnight on boat. Recharge to the next day activities. 

Day 2: Halong - Maze cave - Hanoi (B - L): 

06:30am: Start up with morning exercise at dawn - Tai Chi. Warm up your body and be full of energy. 

07:30am: Breakfast time at Gray Line restaurant. 

08:30am: Explore Me Cung (Maze) cave - one of the rare in cave-lake seascape. Climb up several rugged stone stairs to admire the miracle of stalactites in a very complex structure. Gradually overlook to the west to admire a great lake considered as a royal garden surrounding by natural mountain walls, seemingly isolated on the bay. Its water look blue all year round and breathtaking from high above. Moreover, values of nature and archeology of the caves as well as the life of local ancient people in thousand years ago will be revealed by eyes as well as by professional tour guide. 

09:30am: Back to boat. Time to check out your cabin but not time of the end. Gray Line keep runing back to the marina with another route - in order to bring you more and more amazing pictures of Halong with plenty of typical islets. This is a longer route than usual. 

11:00am: Farewell lunch is deliciously served at restaurant and say ‘’goodbye’’ to Gray Line’s crew, who serve you during the trip.

11:45: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina. Relax at Gray Line reception room. Go back to Hanoi. End of services. The timing to reach Hanoi is about from 16.00-16.30 with normal traffic condition.

Room Type

2day/1night

3day/2night

Double/Twin

Single Cabin

Double/Twin

Single Cabin

Deluxe

175

255

328

446

Deluxe Balcony

188

296

356

486

Gray Line Suite

205

328

386

506 


Notes:
Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change upon weather conditions. Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number, valid visa to Vietnam for all passengers 

Tour inclusive:

   Transfers Hanoi – Halong - Hanoi
    Welcome cocktail
    Entrance and sightseeing fees
    English/French speaking guide onboard
    Deluxe cabin (1 night) with Air-conditioner, private bathroom, hot water, shower, standing cabin
    All meals mentioned above 
    Insurance onboard.
    Kayaking
    Tax and service charges

Tour exclusive:

    Optional requested services: such as massages, beauty services, music performances, diving,… Barbeques and other specific wishes can be made on prior request only
    Drinks, tips and personal expenses
    Beverages
    All service non-clearly mentioned in the inclusions list
    Surcharge 60 USD/pax for check-in on: Christmas Days: Dec 24th, New Year's Dec 31Th, Lunar New Year, April 30th.

HIGHLIGHT

Embark at Tuan Chau Marina, enjoy free tea at Gray Line private reception room

Visit to less touristic destination

Experience the longest route and cruising time, ALMOST 48 hours on the Bay

Swim and conquer the panoramic peak at Titop Island

Do kayaking at Be Ong Cam area near Lan Ha bay and admire the serenity of escape

Visit Gray Line Exclusive Floating House

Interact with local fishermen and learn/practice how to go offshore fishing as they daily do

Get a glimpse of ruin of floating villages and discover a pearl farm on Halong Bay

Explore Maze Cave - one of the most peaceful caves in Halong Bay and very less touristic

Enjoy dinner with BBQ seafood in cozy and romantic ambience

Stay overnight at the quietest area in Halong Bay 

3day/2night Itinerary: 

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong (L – D)

07.45 - 08.15: Pick up guests from hotels at Hanoi Old Quarter (if using Gray Line’s shuttle service ).

12.15: Embark at Tuan Chau Marina. Enjoy free tea at Gray Line reception room

12.30: Get on Gray Line boat easily by private quay, then you will be warmly welcomed by crew team who will serve you in the trip. Welcome drink will be served instantly during cruise briefing. Check in your reserved cabin and take a rest.

13.20: Enjoy a nice set lunch. Relax on sundeck and grab the unparalleled scenery of Halong Bay while cruising ahead to the Bay. Cruise through Hoa Cuong floating fishing farm.

15.00: Visit Titop Island by tender. Free choice of activities such as sunbathing, swimming, conquering the peak of the biggest island in Halong named of a Russian space hero and taking panoramic photos of Halong bay in the afternoon.

15.40: Arrive at OngCam floating house by tender – one of few existing houses (belong Lan Ha Bay) left after the regulation of Management to relocate the traditional floating village to mainland. You will discover the area’s tranquility by kayaking – an indispensable water activity in Halong, for those who love challenging themselves or sitting on bamboo boat, for those who love being gentle and sophisticated, to admire breathtaking scenes. No matter what you choose, you will have a very quick look at the ruin of floating village to understand how they survive in simple forms of floating houses. Centrally, the activity offers the serenity of escape, particularly in the late afternoon. From a distance, few small junks drift off into the sunset slowly. What cool and poetic moment!

17.30: Go back Gray Line boat for relaxation. Gradually revise your vitality by enjoying fantastic views of Halong on sundeck at dusk. Enjoy a mini sunset party with complimentary seasonal fruits and finger foods. Get memorable sunset moment and order some Halong styled glasses of cocktail by joining buy-one-get-one-free program, made by our skillful bartenders.

18.30: Join cooking class on the sundeck. Gray Line’s chef shows you how to make Spring Roll - an authentic specialty, which is voted for World's 50 best foods by CNN.

19.30: A sophisticated dinner that gives you an appetite will be dedicatedly served in romantic ambience, especially with BBQ fresh seafood and a variety of Vietnamese and Western foods.

21.00: Evening activities: watching film at the outdoor bar; playing board, guitar and card games; going fishing squid on tender. Enjoy squid cooked after fishing.

22.00: Overnight at the quietest sleeping area, End of the first day in Halong 

Day 2: Halong (B – L – D)

06.30: Refresh your new day by doing Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck or be ready your camera while Dawn breaks over the sea.

07.30: Have a light breakfast with coffee, tea and bakeries at Gray Line restaurant.

8.30 – 16.00: Take you to a little-known part of Halong by a sightseeing boat. There is probably no way to discover the beauty of Halong Bay perfectly, except being local fishermen and doing as they do daily. Flexibility is always the way to adapt for weather and tide condition of local men in Halong Bay. For this reason, three main activities will be arranged flexibly in that day:

1, You have an opportunity to learn how to go offshore fishing by local fishing boat; join in fishing activities with locals; try using fishing gears and experience how hard their life are… under guidance from a real local fisherman, whose face is sunburned due to their hard living. This is the foremost essential activity created by Gray Line Halong cruise.

2, You will have another chance to do kayaking near the Drum cave under Karst rocks, which is closely attached with a love story of locals that surely let you see the hidden beauty of Halong and people there. The first day might be not enough and the second is for you to unleash your expectation with that exciting water activity. 

3, By visiting Pearl farm and tour guide’s experience, they will feast your eyes lively. You will take a deep look at a typical pearl farm on Halong Bay and will know more about how to make real pearls from nature creatures in Halong.

In addition, a whole day to be fishermen, Gray Line also brings you to Van Gia village area where you can run your eyes over ruin of one of the famous floating villages in Halong and partially understand how they survive in simple forms of floating houses.

From fishing to practicing typical activities as locals daily do, they are the best and the core value of our trip which Gray Line wish you to get insights of the local life there. You may understand and love Halong Bay, not only by the beauty of nature, but also the beauty of fishermen who keep vitality for many years in Halong Bay.

16.30: You might be tired with full of beautiful moments and real experience. Time to get back Gray Line Cruise and recapture your energy

17.30: Relax and enjoy sunset with fresh fruits on sundeck. The buy-one-get-one-free promotion will be run one more time. Do not miss it.

18.30: Join in cooking demonstration on sundeck. Learn how to make fresh or fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce

19.30:The second fabulous BBQ dinner impresses you while mellow sounds of sea and music come together

21.00: Enjoy your last evening on Halong Bay by drinking, playing games, going fishing and relaxing in your own way

22.00: End of the second day with a sound sleep in peace of the natural heritage site 

Day 3:: Halong - Hanoi (B - L)

06.30: Awaken you at dawn and Tai Chi exercise is ready to start a good day

07.30: Have a breakfast at Gray Line restaurant

08.30: Explore Me Cung (Maze) cave. This little known cave is located on a remote island, which is rare in cave-lake seascape. Climb up several rugged stone stairs to admire the miracle of stalactites in a very complex structure, then gradually overlooking to the west, a great lake considered as a royal garden will appear infont of you, surrounding by natural mountain walls and seemingly isolated on the bay. Its water looks blue all year round and breathtaking from high above. Moreover, values of nature and archeology about Maze cave as well as the life of local ancient people in thousand years ago will be revealed by Gray Line’s professional tour guide.

9.30 - 10.30: Come back the cruise. Time to check out your cabin, relax among grand views. Farewell lunch is deliciously served whilst Gray Line keeps on its route back to the marina

11:45: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina. Relax at Gray Line reception room. Go back to Hanoi. End of services.

Tour price is at:

Room Type

2day/1night

3day/2night

Double/Twin

Single Cabin

Double/Twin

Single Cabin

Deluxe

175

255

328

446

Deluxe Balcony

188

296

356

486

Gray Line Suite

205

328

386

506

 Notes:

All timing above are estimated, the exact timing will be given by Tour Guide in that day

Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions

All activities in itinerary are included, just ignore some of them if you would love to have more relaxation

Tour inclusive:

Private Sea View cabin 

English Speaking Guide on board

Entrance and Sightseeing fees

All meal on board

Cooking, Taichi demonstration

Kayaking, sampan boat

Welcome drink, cold handkerchief

2 bottles of mineral water in rooms daily

Daily fresh fruit daily

Tax, service charge, insurance on board

Tour exclusive:

Shuttle bus transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi

Beverages, tips and personal expenses

Snorkeling/ diving (upon your request)

Meeting package (upon your request)

Wedding package (upon your request)

Accommodation in Viet Hai village (upon your request)

What to bring:

 Original passport (must bring to check in)

 Camera

 Sun glasses, hat

 Sun cream

 Hiking shoes 

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