Calypso Cruise

Built: 2009
Design concept: traditional wooden style
Length: 33m / Width: 8m / Height: 9m
Deck 1: 8 cabins and kitchen
Dec k 2: 4 cabins + Bar and restaurant
Average cabin size: 12.5 sqm
Sundeck: Tanning chairs, wooden bar
Cabins Facilities: comfort bedding, Air-con, Private Bath, bar, and rustic rattan furnishings
Generator: 4.500KVA / Cruising speed: 8 nautical knots per hour
Crew: 12

 
Transportation
Shuttle Bus service: Daily departure at 8:00-8:30 am from Hanoi
Private Car service: On request
 
Check-in/Check-out
Check in time 12:00 am
Check out time 11:00 am
 
Accommodation
Total number of Cabins 12
Total Passenger Capacity 24
 
Cabin Amenities
Individually controlled Air-Conditioning Wardrobe
Hot and Cold Shower Complimentary Bottled Water
Toilet Slippers
Toiletries Fire Extinguisher
 
Services and Facilities
Reception (English and Vietnamese Speaking)
24-hour security
Themed Parties on request
Car Rental Service with Driver
Tender for Sightseeing
Kayaking & Fishing equipments
Number of Cabins 12 fully-furnished cabins
Average Room Size 12.5 sqm

Dining Room
Cuisine Vietnamese Seafood & Various International Dishes
Breakfast 08:00 – 8:30 daily
Lunch 13:00 – 14:00 daily
Dinner 19:00 – 20:00 daily
Seating capacity 24 passengers
 
On – Board Activities
Swimming
Kayaking
Excursions to caves, grottos, beaches & fishing village
 
On Boat Events (by request)
Meetings & Conferences Wedding Ceremonies
Themed

Calypso Cruise Ha Long Bay
(2days/ 1 night on Cruise)

 

DAY 1: HANOI/ NINH BINH – HA LONG BAY  ( L- D )

 

07.45 – 08.30: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus & start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong Bay.

Note: If you would like to start from Ninh Binh, we highly recommend going by prvate transfer to Bai Chay Harbour for the best, this is not included in the price
12h00 – 12h30:  Embark on Calypso Cruiser followed by cruise briefing
13h00 – 15h30:  Savor a sumptuous lunch as Calypso Cruiser cruise further along the limestone islands of Fighting Cock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner…
15h30 – 17h30:  Visit Amazing Cave
17h30 – 19h00:  Enjoy drinks on Sundeck, snap photos the overview of Halong Bay, go swimming or just relax as the sun starts to set.
Those who fancy some experience in cooking Vietnamese dishes can join in our brief Vietnamese cooking course on board while having some free wine.
19h00:  Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests or just laze around.
Overnight on board in a tranquil area. (Evening activities available: night squid fishing, karaoke, dancing…)


DAY 2: HALONG BAY – HANOI  ( B - L – D)

06h00 – 07h00:  Start your day with swimming, exercise or photo hunt
07h00 – 11h00:  Have breakfast at sunrise.
Get your hand on some kayaking, visiting Luon cave, swimming.
Option: For those who do not fancy kayaking can visit Titop Island to enjoy the panorama view of Halong Bay or just relax, swim at the beach.
Head back to the Harbor.
Disembark Calypso Cruiser at around 11h00
12h00 – 16h30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30. The Trip ends at your hotel in Hanoi or transfer to Noi Bai International Airport or transfer to Ninh Binh by private car (Upon request!).


Inclusions 
+ Meals as mentioned
+ Accommodation on board (on twin /double basis)
+ Pick-up and transfer by A/C vehicle.
+ English speaking tour guide
+ Entrance fees
+ Kayaking,
+ Welcome drink, fresh fruit.
 
Exclusions
+ Personal expenses.
+ Extra drinks.
+ Bank charge (for payment by credit cards).
+ Beverages and Tobacco
+ Tips and other Personal Expenses
+ All other services not clearly mentioned above 


What to bring:
Original passport, swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent
 

Attention:
Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
The itinerary may be subject to change due to the bad weather condition.

 

Peak season surcharge:
+ 25% on Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12 and Lunar New Year’s Eve.


Children Policy:
Child under 05 years old: free of charge (sharing cabin with parents without extra Bed)
Child from 05 to under 12 yrs old: 75% adult`s cost (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed)
Child over 12 years old: 100% adult`s cost (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed)

Notes:

+  This itinerary might subject to changes without prior notice. Please get final information from our sales staff before your date of cruise.

+  Promotion might apply, inclusions and exclusions might change – you will be informed of changes upon booking.

+  For safety reasons, these below visitors are not recommended to cruise overnigh in Halong Bay:

     

1.

Person with disability: physical or sensory

2.

Person who has symptoms of hallucinations, sleepwalking, fear of being enclosed, epilepsy…

3.

Person who is older than 80

4.

Person who is overweight (>100kg)

5.

Person who is taller than 2 meters

Calypso Cruise Ha Long Bay
( Itinerary 3 days/ 2 nights)
 

Slopony Adventures offers the most comprehensive information and services for rock climbing in Vietnam! There is no better way to get high in Vietnam than rock climbing over the turquoise waters of Ha Long Bay, which is quickly becoming the most exciting way to enjoy this world-wonder Bay.

 

DAY 1: HANOI/ NINH BINH – HA LONG BAY  ( L- D )

07.45 – 08.30: Pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus & start the 3.5hrs drive to Halong Bay.

Note: If you would like to start from Ninh Binh, we highly recommend going by prvate transfer to Bai Chay Harbour for the best, this is not included in the price
12h00 – 12h30:   Embark on Calypso Cruiser, followed by a cruise briefing
13h00 – 15h30:   Savor a delicious lunch as Calypso Cruiser goes deep into Halong Bay, passing Fighting cock rock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner, to name a few.
15h30 – 17h30:   Visit Amazing Cave. Kayak the hidden parts of the Bay
17h30 – 19h00:   Swimming, photo shooting or just relaxing at dawn
19h00:                 Enjoy dinner. Partying, fishing or just lazing. O/n on board.


DAY 2: HA LONG – LAN HA BAY  ( B- L- D )

07h00 – 08h00:  Have breakfast on boat
08h30 – 09h00:  Transfer to day boat for a cruise to Lan Ha Bay
Option 1:   Rock-climbing with Western instructors
10h15 – 12h30:  Rock Climb on Moody’s Beach (option kayaking)
13h00 – 14h00:  Lunch and transfer to ThapNgiem (HaiPai Beach)
14h15 – 16h30:  Rock Climb on HaiPai Beach (option kayaking)
Option 2:   Relaxing & kayaking
Have the whole day relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Van Boi beach, Ba Cat beach, and leisure kayak around the Lan Ha Bay.
16h30 – 17h00: Cruise back to Calypso Cruiser.
19h00: Enjoy dinner. Partying, fishing or just lazing. O/n on board

 

DAY 3: HA LONG BAY – HANOI  ( B - L )

06h00 – 07h00:   Early swimming, excising or photo hunting
07h00 – 11h00:  Having breakfast at sunrise. Cruising through Drum cave, Man’s Head Islet, Van Gia fishing village and then leisurely back to harbor

Disembark Calypso Cruiser at around 11h00
12h00 – 16h30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30. The Trip ends at your hotel in Hanoi or transfer to Noi Bai International Airport or transfer to Ninh Binh by private car (Upon request!).

 

Inclusions 
+ Meals as mentioned
+ Accommodation on board (on twin /double basis)
+ Pick-up and transfer by A/C vehicle.
+ English speaking tour guide
+ Entrance fees
+ Kayaking,
+ Welcome drink, fresh fruit.
 
Exclusions
+ Personal expenses.
+ Extra drinks.
+ Bank charge (for payment by credit cards).
+ Beverages and Tobacco
+ Tips and other Personal Expenses
+ All other services not clearly mentioned above 


What to bring:
Original passport, swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent
 

Attention:
Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
The itinerary may be subject to change due to the bad weather condition.

 

Peak season surcharge:
+ 25% on Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12 and Lunar New Year’s Eve.


Children Policy:
Child under 05 years old: free of charge (sharing cabin with parents without extra Bed).
Child from 05 to under 12 yrs old: 75% adult`s cost (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed).
Child over 12 years old: 100% adult`s cost (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed).

 

Notes:

+ This itinerary might subject to changes without prior notice. Please get final information from our sales staff before your date of cruise.

+ Promotion might apply, inclusions and exclusions might change – you will be informed of changes upon booking.

+ For safety reasons, these below visitors are not recommended to cruise overnight in Halong Bay:
 

1.

Person with disability: physical or sensory

2.

Person who has symptoms of hallucinations, sleepwalking, fear of being enclosed, epilepsy…

3.

Person who is older than 80

4.

Person who is overweight (>100kg)

5.

Person who is taller than 2 meters

PRICE PER PERSON: Itinerary 2 days/ 1 night
 

Price per person in US$

Options

Type of cabin

From 1st May 2013
30th Sep 2013  

From 1st Oct 2013 
30th Apr 2014

Single surcharge

2days/ 1night

Deluxe

139

155

+ 50

 

PRICE PER PERSON: Itinerary 3 days/ 2 nights
 

Price per person in US$: 3 days - 2 nights

Type of cabin

3days/ 2 nights

 Fr 1st May 2013 
30th Sep 2013

Fr 1st Oct 2013 
30th Apr 2014 

Single surcharge

Deluxe

Kayaking

255

275

+ 100

Rock Climbing

365

389

+ 100