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Calypso Cruises to Lan Ha Bay - Less touristic and more beautiful

Discover the mysterious Lan Ha Bay by Calypso Cruises where you can stay away from the crowd and pollution. Enjoy kayaking in the bay or rowing boat to explore the fishing village, let yourself be fully immersed in the blue water of Ba Trai Dao beach and take a short trekking to visit Army Hospital Cave, a special place to save the significant Vietnamese history during the resistance war.

Cruise to Lan Ha Bay - Full board, return bus included


The Calypso Cruises, is a steel boat sailing down beautiful, tranquil and magnificent Lan Ha Bay, offering overnight stays on the boat and free 3G connection in public areas. 
The cruiser presents a luxurious exterior blending with the gorgeus nature of Lan Ha Bay harmoniously. 
 
Calypso Cruises feature 20 luxury cabins, designed in classic Indochina style. All furniture is made from high-grade wood with deep brown color creating a warm, close to nature atmosphere. Rooms are well-equipped with modern amenities and large windows with beautiful views of the bay. With a capacity of 50 guests, the Calypso Cruises create a cozy and fun space. The highlight of the cruise is three white masts. Looking from a far distance, three masts stand out to the sea to take the ship glide on the green channel, make the guests feel secure and fully enjoy exciting visit of Lan Ha.

Discover the mysterious Lan Ha bay by Calypso Cruises class, visitors will be able to kayak themselves around the Van Boi area or immersed in the blue water of Ba Trai Dao beach. On this journey, visitors also visit Sang – Toi cave in the area adjacent with Lan Ha bay, Ha Long bay; discover Quan Y caves – a landmark of heroic history; or visit Viet Hai – an isolated village located entirely in the middle of the sea, covered by high mountains and jungle of Cat Ba National Park.
Calypso is rated very high in stable number of customers, exquisite and luxury design, food as well as professional staff which is quite fit with deluxe customers.

THE DELUXE CABINS – CONFINING FINE BEDDING
Sized from 12.5sqm, all Calypso deluxe cabins are selectively equipped to confine fine bedding, and are well recognized with expansive windows to be exposed to the widest views of the bay. Acknowledging the views are constantly changing, the bathroom is also widely exposed to the views to ensure every moment of yours counts.
Inspired from the myth of Calypso and the traditional Asian design, Calypso’s deluxe cabins with shades of orange and brown brings you the coziness and harmonic space. Each cabin includes two twin beds or one double bed that can accommodate up to two passengers.
Equipped with high quality amenities, deluxe cabins provide worry-free stays for guests with a full emergency equipment kit and fire alarm system installed in each room.
 
For those who travel with family and friends there are connecting rooms on the first floor (they are two separate rooms with a connecting door).

CALYPSO CRUISE CABIN AMMENITIES
+ Individually controlled air-conditioning
+ Stocked mini-bar
+ In-house phone
+ Slippers
+ Life vests
+ Safety box
+ Wardrobe
+ Fire extinguisher / Smoke detector Bathroom amenities:
+ Bathroom amenities: Stand shower, bathrobe, toilet, hairdryer, electric shaver outlet

CALYPSO CRUISE DINING 
The Calypso restaurant offers freshly-caught delicious seafood and other specialties to celebrate the fullest enjoyment of your sail-away. Fine cuisine mingles with friendly staffs, calm water, X-breeze and a stunning view of thousands of islets around for a truly unforgettable experience.

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+ Cuisine: Vietnamese seafood & various international dishes
+ Breakfast: 07:00 – 8:00 daily
+ Lunch: 13:00 – 14:00 daily
+ Dinner: 19:00 – 20:00 daily
+ Sitting capacity: 30 passengers

CALYPSO CRUISE SUNDECK 

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There’s properly no better else in the world, as the views from the Sundeck are breath-taking, panoramic and constant-changing. The Sundeck offers ideal space and atmosphere to enjoy sunbath, to socialize, to snap great pictures of Lan Ha Bay, to sip a refreshing cocktail while gazing at the rock formations reflected in the crystal clear water of the bay, or just simply lazing as the sun starts to set.

CALYPSO CRUISE ACTIVITIES 
 
•  Caving •  Cooking lesson
•  Kayaking •  Mini Golf
•  Swimming • Tai Chi exercise

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Swimming, snorkeling and kayaking in the crystal waters of Lan Ha Bay are integral experience during your time with Calypso. Regular events like guest’s birthdays, honeymoon celebrations, Halloween, National days, Christmas, New Year and like such are well attended to ensure your fullest enjoyment and excitement during your valuable time onboard.

CALYPSO CRUISE ON BOARD EVENTS (ON REQUEST)
+ Meeting & Conference
+ Theme cruise
+ Traditional or modern live music
+ Traditional or modern dance
+ Wedding Ceremony
+ Birthday / Wedding annaiversary / Honeymoon
+ Company retreat

TRANSPORTATION
+ Mini van transfer service: Daily departure at 9:00 – 9:30 AM, pick up at guests’ Hotels within Hanoi Center
Private car service: Available upon request
Normal bus ride duration: 2.5 hours per way, including a rest at the stop-over

Port’s location: Got Harbor – Hai Phong Province
Distance to nearest hospital: 4 km
Distance to Hanoi Airport (Noi Bai): 120 km or 2.5 driving hours
Distance to Hai Phong Airport (Cat Bi): 25 km or 45 driving minutes
Distance to Hanoi City:  100 km or 2 driving hours

ONBOARD SAFETY
For safety reasons, these below passengers are not highly recommended to do overnight cruise in Lan Ha Bay:
+ Person with disability: physical or sensory;
+ Person who has symptoms of hallucinations, sleepwalking, fear of being enclosed, epilepsy…
+ Person who is older than 80;
+ Person who is overweight (>120kg).

Calypso Cruise fleet always work hard to committ a prestigious quality of service for guests – a Calypso cruising experience in Lan Ha Bay.
 
2 DAY CALYPSO CRUISES TO LAN HA BAY ITINERARY
Destination: Lan Ha Bay - Cat Ba Island
Activities:    Kayaking, Swimming, Cooking lesson, Tai Chi exercise, Trekking

 
DAY 1: HANOI – HAI PHONG – LAN HA BAY – CALYPSO CRUISES (L, D)
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner I Accommodation: Calypso Cruises
 
9:00 – 9:30: You are picked up from your hotel in Hanoi for 2.5 hour driving on 5B highway to the Got Harbor in Hai Phong Province for the cruise. 

12:00 – 12:30: Tender will transfer you to embark Calypso Cruises. You will be served with a welcome drink and a towel.

Followed by our cruise briefing where you will also be given safety instructions before checking into your cabins. While the cruise sailing, you enjoy a bon-appetite lunch and being impressed by the beauty of hundreds of karst islands on your way passing Halong Bay to Lan Ha Bay.

15:00: Visit Light and Dark Water Cave, where you can do kayaking or bamboo boat rowed by local people.

17:30: Return to Calypso Cruises. It’s time to admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and enjoy happy hour (buy 2, get 1 more free).

Take part in cooking demonstration by our chef to learn about Vietnamese cuisine.

19:00: A great dinner awaits you. 

20:30: Your free time to enjoy the landscapes of the Bay on the top deck, sing karaoke, enjoy ordered drinks from the bar, try your luck at squid fishing or just relax in your cabins, etc.

 
Overnight on board.

DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – CAT BA ISLAND – HANOI (B, L)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch I Accommodation: N/A

06:30: Wake up early to enjoy the dawn and start a perfect new day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.

7:00 – 7:45: Have a light breakfast in the restaurant.

8:00: Then you take a bus route for about 20 minutes on Cat Ba Island from Gia Luan Pier to visit Army Hospital Cave, a special place to save the significant Vietnamese history during the resistance war. During the travel, you will be immersed in the wild fresh natural scenery of Cat Ba National Park.

10:00: Back to Calypso Cruises. Check out your cabin.You have lunch while the Calypso cruises back to the harbor.

12:00: Disembark the boat and return to port.

14:30 – 15:00: Arrive at Hanoi. End of the trip.


Important Notes:
Cruise itineraries and schedules are subject to change without pre notice depending on the weather and operating conditions.
- In case of unpredictable bad conditions of weather in Halong Bay/ Lan Ha Bay, please kindly understand that the cancellation will be made ONLY by the Management Board of Halong Bay/ Lan Ha Bay and normally the announcement will be informed in short notice.
3 DAY CALYPSO CRUISES TO LAN HA BAY ITINERARY
Destination: Lan Ha Bay - Viet Hai Village - Ba Trai Dao Beach - Cat Ba Island
Activities:    Kayaking, Cycling, Swimming, Cooking lesson, Tai Chi exercise, Trekking

 
DAY 1: HANOI – HAI PHONG – LAN HA BAY – CALYPSO CRUISES (L, D)
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner I Accommodation: Calypso Cruises
 
9:00 – 9:30: You are picked up from your hotel in Hanoi for 2.5 hour driving on 5B highway to the Got Harbor in Hai Phong Province for the cruise. 

12:00 – 12:30: Tender will transfer you to embark Calypso Cruises. You will be served with a welcome drink and a towel.

Followed by our cruise briefing where you will also be given safety instructions before checking into your cabins. While the cruise sailing, you enjoy a bon-appetite lunch and being impressed by the beauty of hundreds of karst islands on your way passing Halong Bay to Lan Ha Bay.

15:00: Visit Light and Dark Water Cave, where you can do kayaking or bamboo boat rowed by local people.

17:30: Return to Calypso Cruises. It’s time to admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and enjoy happy hour (buy 2, get 1 more free).

Take part in cooking demonstration by our chef to learn about Vietnamese cuisine.

19:00: A great dinner awaits you. 

20:30: Your free time to enjoy the landscapes of the Bay on the top deck, sing karaoke, enjoy ordered drinks from the bar, try your luck at squid fishing or just relax in your cabins, etc.

 
Overnight on board.
 
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – CAT BA ISLAND (B, L, D)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner I Accommodation: Calypso Cruises

Today we shall have a deeper exploration of Lan Ha Bay using our small day-boat cruising through the multiple islands & islets, hidden beaches… also a short visit on bicycles to Viet Hai village, an isolated village in the very heart of Cat Ba National Park.

6:30: Wake up early to enjoy the dawn and start a perfect new day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.

7:00 – 8:30: Have a light breakfast in the restaurant.

8:30: You get picked up by a small day boat and cruise through Lan Ha Bay before disembarking at Viet Hai dock.

9:30: Go cycling a short trip of 5km to Viet Hai – a small village in the midst of the jungle, surrounded by the high mountain range of Cat Ba National Park. The area has become popular with foreign tourists, without attracting the mass tourism.

11:00: Return by bicycle to the dock and board our dayboat again to sail further to the other side of Lan Ha Bay.

12:00: Arrival at Van Boi area. The day boat anchors for a peaceful lunch.

13:00 
– 15:40: Kayaking around Van Boi area. Then we move on to Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) Beach. You are free to swim in this beautiful & clean area.

16:00: Return to Calypso Cruises. Enjoy the happy hours on Sundeck or relaxing in your cabins.

19:00: Dinner in the Dining Hall and enjoy the activities on board.

Overnight on board.

DAY 3: CAT BA ISLAND – HANOI (B, L)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch I Accommodation: N/A

06:30: Wake up early to enjoy the dawn and start a perfect new day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.

7:00 – 8:30: Have a light breakfast in the restaurant.

8:00: Then you take a bus route for about 20 minutes on Cat Ba Island from Gia Luan Pier to visit Army Hospital Cave, a special place to save the significant Vietnamese history during the resistance war. During the travel, you will be immersed in the wild fresh natural scenery of Cat Ba National Park.

10:00: Back to Calypso Cruises. Check out your cabin. You have lunch while the Calypso cruises back to the harbor.

12:00: Disembark Calypso Cruises and return to Hanoi.

14:30 – 15:00: Arrive at Hanoi. End of the trip


Important Notes:
Cruise itineraries and schedules are subject to change without pre notice depending on the weather and operating conditions.
- In case of unpredictable bad conditions of weather in Halong Bay/ Lan Ha Bay, please kindly understand that the cancellation will be made ONLY by the Management Board of Halong Bay/ Lan Ha Bay and normally the announcement will be informed in short notice.
 
CALYPSO CRUISES PRICES:

- Prices are in US dollars and per person based on half twin. 
- Single supplement surcharges are applied for solo travelers who occupy a single cabin (twin/ double bedded cabin for single use).

 

Itinerary Price per person 
on twin basis
Single Supplement
Surcharge
Child (5-11 years old)
2 Days 1 Night
130 USD
55 USD
105 USD
3 Days 2 Night
245 USD
110 USD
185 USD


PRICE INCLUDES:

– Shuttle bus transfer Hanoi – Got Harbor – Hanoi.
– Welcome drinks with warm/cold towels.
– Entrance and sightseeing fees.
– Onboard English speaking guide.
– Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned cabins (twin/ double basis).
– All meals on board.
– Morning Tai Chi class, cooking demonstration, night squid fishing, games.
– Kayaking/bamboo boat activity.
– Visit Army Hospital Cave.
– Cycling and transfer in Cat Ba Island (for 3 day 2 night program).
– Complimentary: a bottle water/ person in bus and in room.


PRICE EXCLUDES:

– Personal medical and travel insurance.
– Drinks.
– Barbecue on beach
– Tips and gratuities for crew and driver.
– Daily expenses and laundry.
– Surcharge for Christmas and New Year or Holiday seasons: 30 USD/ adult, 25 USD/ child (5-11 years old).
– Single supplement surcharge for solo travelers who occupy a single cabin (twin/ double bedded cabin for single use).

CHILDREN POLICY

– Free of charge for maximum 01 child less than 05 years old, sharing parents’ room and utilizing existing bedding or baby cot are upon request.
– Above charges are applied for child of 5 to 11 years old sharing parents’ room and utilizing existing bedding, limiting to one child per booking only.
– Two children under 11 years old sharing parents’ room or occupy a private room will be charged 75% adult's rate.
– Ages of children are counted based on year of birth.

*** Opposite rooms, side-by-side rooms, extra mattresses (maximum 01 mattress/ 01 room) are available on request.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

– Single travelers will be required to pay surcharge for single supplement.
– A valid passport is required upon check-in on board. Children whose traveling documents are attached to parent’s passport must travel with the parents.
– What to bring: Original passport, swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent, credit card or cash.
– Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
– Passenger’s passport is required to bring along the trip for overnight registration.
– Passenger’s personal information is required to send to reservation before departure.
– The above cruise itinerary is subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions without prior notice.
– Promotion might be applied, inclusions and exclusions might be changed – you will be informed of changes upon booking.
– For safety reasons, these below passengers are not highly recommended to do overnight cruise in Lan Ha Bay:

+ Person with disability: physical or sensory
+ Person who has symptoms of hallucinations, sleepwalking, fear of being enclosed, epilepsy…
+ Person who is older than 80.
+ Person who is overweight (>120kg).

Cancellation due to bad weather:

If the cancellation be announced by the Management Board of Halong Bay, depend on the timing of the cancellation, following policies will be applied:
– Before departure from Hanoi to Halong Bay (none of the services has been used): 100% refund.
– During the trip (some services have been used: transfer, lunch, day trip, hotel in Halong, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
– The trip be cut down from 2 nights to 1 night, tourists will be charged a 2 days/1 night trip, plus other used services, the rest will be refunded.
– The final cost will be confirmed by your consultant via email. In all cases, please contact us directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you with all of our best!



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