Oriental Sails Cruise
- Sun Group International Port, Halong city, Vietnam
Welcome on board Oriental Sails, a typical traditional Halong Bay cruise! With more than 1500 good reviews since it’s beginning to sail in 2009 (recently renovated in 2014), the cruise is a perfect choice if you’re looking for an excellent experience while saving money in Halong.
Facilities
Just like its name suggests, the cruise has a traditional design with two signature sails on the deck. Below them are 18 deluxe cabins with full glass views.
Unlike other fancy cruises, Oriental Sails focus on basic but fullest amenities, from a private bathroom to an air conditioner in each cabin. The cabins are 14.5 m2, big enough for you to have a decent stay.
Dining
Since Oriental Sails is a budget cruise, you won’t find too much fancy food on board. However, you’ll soon become fond of the exquisite Vietnamese traditional dishes, which are well made by local chefs. The menu also adds sea flavors with seafood from Halong Bay.
The cruise also offers various diets as well.
Routes and Activities
Oriental Sails will travel the original Halong Bay routes with a 2 or 3 days itinerary. The cruise will cover the famous Sung Sot (Surprising) Cave, Ti Top Island, Pearl Farm, and a part of Lan Ha Bay.
During 3 days/2 days on board, you’ll have the chance to attend plenty of activities, like kayaking, swimming, hiking, or bamboo rowing.
- 2014
- 18 Cabins
- Oriental Sails Cruise
- Style: Overnight Cruises
- Sung Sot Cave - Ti Top Island - Halong Bay
- Tour: Find Your Cruises, Budget Halong Bay Cruises, Halong Bay 3 days 2 nights cruise
- Traditional Design
- Boutique Boat
- Full board Dining
- Vegetarian friendly
- Sun deck
- Happy Hours
- Best Price Guarantee
- Easy Cancellation
- 24h Support
Why choose Oriental Sails Cruise?
- Travel back to original Halong Bay!
- Ocean view Cabins!
- Super Saving budget!
Cabin & Rates
Bed Type: Double/Twin/Triple
Max. Passengers: 3 adults & 1 child below 10 years old
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✔ Ocean View Window
✔ En-suite Bathroom (Private)
✔ Safety Box
✔ Complimentary Drinks
✔ Mirrors
✔ Pillow Menu
✔ Air Conditioner
✔ Minibar
Inclusion & Policy
- Full amenities Cabin with A/C
- English Speaking Guide
- Overnight Cruise
- All meals on board. ( 02 lunches, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast) for 2 days 1 night, ( 03 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfast) for 3 days 2 nights
- Kayaking, Cocktail class, Yoga exercise, Bamboo boat, Swimming (if the weather permits), Fish fishing, Movies, Squid fishing, Music entertainment
- All sightseeing entrance fees
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, fresh flowers and fresh fruits basket, two bottle of mineral water in each cabin
- Transfer from Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi (Could be booked at the next step)
- Airfare, visa arrangements
- Beauty Spa Services & Massage
- Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
- All other services NOT clearly mentioned above
1. Cancel by customer
- More than 5 days prior to arrival: complimentary.
- 5 to 3 days before to arrival: 50% of the total rate.
- Less than 3 days before to arrival: full rate.
- No-show: 100 percent of total rate.
*Refund will be issued within 7 business days
2. Cancellation due to inclement weather:
– In the event of inclement weather, the Management Board of Halong Bay will determine the morning of departure whether a cancellation is necessary. If such a cancellation is necessary, we will provide alternative travel arrangements or a full refund in accordance with the cruise policy.
- Child from 0 – 4 Years old: free of charge. Sharing the same bed with parents
- Child from 5 – 11 years old: 75% charge. Sharing the same bed with parents
- Child above 12 years old: 100% charge. Private Bed (extra Bed) within the same cabin as parents
*Please check rate to see detailed charge for each cruise
Itineraries
12:00–12.30: Get to Halong International Port. Enjoy some welcome drinks from the lounge.
Transfer to the Oriental Sails Cruise.
13.15: Enjoy a delicous lunch while passing by famous islets of Halong like Cho Da Islet, Dinh Huong Islets…
15.00–16.00: Visit the most beautiful cave in Halong, Sung Sot Cave.
16.00–17.00: Relaxing on the beach of Ti Top Island. Climbing up to the top of the island for the magical view of Halong Bay.
17.20: Back to Oriental Sails Cruise. Enjoy the sunset moment.
18.00: Learn how to make some Vietnamese dishes via cooking class.
19.00–21.00 Dinner Time
06.30–07.00: Practice Tai Chi and welcome the sunrise in Halong Bay.
07.00–08.00: Time for breakfast
08.00–08.30: Get to a smaller boat. Explore Luon Cave, the tiniest cave in the bay, by kayaking or bamboo boat.
09.00: Back to Oriental Sails. Relaxing and checking out of the room
10.50. Lunch Time
11.30–11.45 Back to the port. Farewell to the crew.
Morning
Arrive at Halong International Port and board the Oriental Sails cruise. Checking into the cabin and having lunch while enjoying the beauty of Halong.
Afternoon
The first stop of the day is Sung Sot, with stunning stalagtite and stalagmite. Do not forget to bring your camera! Then, travel to Ti Top Island, swimming or hiking.
Back to the Oriental Sails for afternoon activities, cooking class, and happy hours.
Evening
Have dinner and relax in your room.
Morning
Get up early to enjoy the magical sunrise. Having breakfast.
We’ll need to change to a dayboat to visit Lan Ha Bay and the Cat Ba Archipelago. Explore Dark and Bright, a famous underwater cave, by kayaking.
After some time, head back to the boat for lunch.
Afternoon
We’ll spend the afternoon sunbathing on Ba Trai Dao Beach before sailing to Halong Pearl Farm (Tung Sau). Admire the beautiful pearls made by local artists.
Later in the afternoon, back to Oriental Sails Cruise.
Evening
Dinner time and night activities.
Having breakfast then travel to Luon Cave. Spend 1 hour to kayaking or swimming around the cave.
Then, back to your room and relaxing.
Have brunch while being transfer back to the port.
12:00 Arrive the port. Farewell to Oriental Sails Cruise. Tour end.
Important Notes:
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
FAQs
No, the bus only picks up & drops off at Hanoi Old quarter.
However, we’re also provide a separated service to transfer from Old Quarter to the Airport. Please kindly note in the booking so that our agent could advise accordingly.
Yes. All of the cruises are now offer vegetarian options for travelers.
Besides, others food such as Halal, non-gluten,.. or any special requirement are also available. Please kindly inform us by email or “note section” once you process the booking in the next step. We’ll ensure your dining experience on board will be memorable.
No it’s not. We have mentioned clearly what’s included in “Price Inclusion” section above. However, we do provide transfer service between cruises and Hanoi/Hai Phong/Ninh Binh. It’s all could be booked in the next step. If your wish destination is not show up, kindly note down on the Booking Notes for our travel expert to advise accordingly.
The cruise would be back to the port at 11:30. It then take 3 hours to get back to Hanoi airport & 45 mins to get to Hai Phong airport. As a results, we strongly suggest:
- Flight from Cat Bi Airport (Hai Phong City): After 2pm
- Flight from Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi City): After 5pm
When packing for Cruise, the most important items to bring are comfortable clothing, swimwear, and sunscreen. If you travel during winter months (November to Feb), you may also need to pack a light jacket or sweater to keep warm during cooler evenings.
Typically, each cruise provides 1 – 2 bottles of water for free every day, and you will not be allowed to bring your own drinks. So, if you want to stay hydrated, bring some money (the drinks on board are a little pricy)
It is also recommended that you bring a camera or smartphone with enough of storage capacity for photos and videos in order to make the most of your trip. Prepare some waterproof protection for them, as you will be doing a lot of water-based activities.
Finally, remember to bring any medications or toiletries you might need while away from home.
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Toby K –
Alex was an excellent tour guide, and the two days were lovely despite the cloudy weather! The wide range of vegetation options was unexpectedly impressive.
Richard S –
The views of Halong Bay were truly amazing. I would be thrilled to return during a quieter time, but the overall experience was fantastic. Our guide Minh was exceptional throughout our visit. I highly recommend this cruise for anyone looking to have a great night in Halong Bay!
Jack s –
Halong Bay is stunning and definitely worth visiting. The cabin was absolutely stunning and elegantly designed. Our guide Minh was incredibly attentive and had a great knowledge about the bay.
Alonso J –
The bay is absolutely stunning. Plenty of things to do to stay entertained and the boat was really nice. No queues at all. Our guide, Alex, was extremely kind and ensured we had fun with his mountain of knowledge and interesting story about the bay.
packasia95 –
Nice experience with Oriental Sails Cruise The tour guide named Alex is truly outstanding. We had a wonderful experience enjoying the landscape of Ha Long Bay.