Ginger Cruise 2 days / 1 night

Overview

The gracious Ginger will be Heritage Line’s new vessel cruising the Lan Ha Bay, which is a tranquil part of the famous Halong Bay in Vietnam. Ginger hosts only 12 large suites, all naturally light-flooded and with well-sized balcony. There will be two Regent Suites in the highest room category. Additional four Signature Suites and six Junior Suites complete the suite only vessel. Ginger expresses her elegance with warm timber floors, marble bathrooms and distinguished design themes that interlace the long-lasting traditions of Northern Vietnam paired with contemporary accents.

Ginger’s uniqueness is expressed with a special culinary theme as well as a refreshing lifestyle atmosphere. The terrace deck is a marvelous public area. An almost 360-degree light-flooded restaurant offering live cooking is framed by an outdoor alfresco area. An indoor bar corner invites to relax before or after dinner.

The most exclusive facility is Ginger’s pool on the terrace deck. Surrounded by comfortable shaded sunbeds, the views from the pool are spectacular. So are the views from the spa rooms in the stern of the ship – one VIP spa room comes with steam bath. Combine relaxing spa treatments with dramatic outlooks through floor to ceiling glass windows on the bay.

Highlights

Free letter for visa on arrival * (stamp fee is not included).
Free kayaking.

(*) Vietnam Visa on Arrival (VOA) is quite different from the normal “on Arrival” concept. If you wish to do the VOA service here, you need to employ an agent in Vietnam (like our hotel) to obtain an official of approval letter for VOA before you arrive. Later, at the airport this letter must be showed together with your valid passport to get the Visa stamped.

Factsheets

Ginger cruise a very nice new 5-star product launched in JUNE 2018 and includes live cooking, a pool, spa, steam bath and 12 large suites. The routing will offer kayaking & cycling in our 1 night program and cruise in serene Lan Ha Bay.

Highlights of Ginger cruise:

Indochinese – Minh Dynasty Design with contemporary accents and a culinary theme
12 suites only (37 & 50sqM)
6 Junior suites on main deck
4 Signature suites on upper deck
2 Regent Suites on upper deck
Large private balconies (terrace with 2 sun chairs & 1 table)
Open kitchen & live cooking in restaurant 360° view
Panorama restaurant & al-fresco dining
Jacuzzi pool on sundeck
Cruising in Lan Ha bay (off the beaten track)
Cycling on cat ba included in our 1-night program
Large spa facilities and steam bath

All air-conditioned cabins include a private balcony that open up to views, seating area fitted with a satellite TV and a minibar, en-suite bathrooms with bathtub, hairdryer and free toiletries. Free wifi is provided throughout the property.

Cabin	Size	Bed	Max occupancy
Junior Suite	37 m2	Twin/Double	2 adults + 1 (extra bed)
Signature Suite	37 m2	Twin/Double	2 adults + 1 (extra bed)
Regent Suite	50 m2	Twin/Double	2 adults + 1 (extra bed)

Room amenities:

Balcony
Air conditioning
Phone
Free bottled water
Refrigerator
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Slippers

Itinerary

Welcome aboard of Heritage Line in the serene waters of Lan Ha Bay, the still so unknown extension of Halong Bay. Lan Ha Bay stretches almost all around the eastern coast line – from the northern to the southern tip – of Cat Ba island, which is the largest island in this area. Discover with us the wondrous scenery of quiet waters dotted with limestone pillars and tiny islets cladded with forest vegetation rising from the emerald sea of the Gulf of Tonkin. Lan Ha Bay, a unique world heritage.

DAY ONE

After meeting at Heritage Line’s welcome lounge at the Tuan Chau Marina, we take a quick speedboat transfer to your luxurious floating home before starting our unique journey of exploring one of the wonders of nature – Lan Ha Bay and its main island of Cat Ba. The first highlight of the cruise is lunch, which we serve in Ginger’s nearly 360-degree light-flooded restaurant. Our live cooking in the open kitchen is a one of a kind experience – enjoy the culinary display along with fantastic panoramic views of the passing scenery.

Relax on the terrace deck or on your private balcony and soak in the enchanting aura which emanates from the surreal seascape. While we cruise along in the early afternoon, there is time to enjoy our unique facilities on board. Take a plunge in the pool with infinity-like vistas or let us pamper you with a selection of fine treatments and massages in the beautiful Ginger Spa.

As we reach the shore of a small lagoon on Cat Ba Island, we hop on bicycles (electric cart transfers are also available) for a tour along small paved roads towards Viet Hai village. Little has changed in Viet Hai since the ancestors of the 80 households settled here centuries ago. Situated in a valley within Cat Ba National Park and surrounded on all sides by forest and mountains, the locals are isolated from the island’s other villages and towns. The community is self-sufficient, as the residents provide for themselves by working the farms, fishing, or collecting rain water for drinking. Here you have the unique and authentic opportunity to meet the local inhabitants, learn about the fruits and vegetables grown in the valley, have a glimpse of local households and

try some homemade liquors.

Back on board, our chef is prepared for an interactive cooking class in the restaurant’s open kitchen. Learn about local ingredients as well as the preparation of classic Vietnamese dishes. As the sun sets, we arrive at a tranquil anchor spot for the night. In this hidden spot, you can revel in the memories of the day’s adventures with a cocktail under the stars.

After a delicious dinner, you may like to unwind at our bar with a digestif or watch a movie in the evening cinema which is set up in the dining area later on. Or join our team and have some fun fishing for squid before retiring to your room.

DAY TWO

Wake up early and join our Tai Chi session on the terrace deck to ease your mind and muscles with the first rays of the sun touching the water. Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries await you in the dining room to start the new day.

It is time for Ginger to lift her anchors and cruise to Frog Lake, a secluded spot which is perfect for our morning excursion. Go for a refreshing “bay swim” or explore this captivating marine landscape via kayak. The cliffs stretch vertically out of the water and you feel a sense of freedom while meandering through this green medley of water and tree-topped islets.

Back on board, we serve a hearty breakfast while cruising back to our mid-bay anchoring spot, from where we will transfer you back to the welcome lounge at the pier. Savour the last moments of this unique journey while relaxing on comfy sun beds on the terrace deck.

Prices & inclusions

PRICE (USD for per person):

From now to 30 Apr. & From1 Oct. to 31 Dec. 2020

	2 pax	3 pax	4 pax	Single Supplement
Junior Suite	310	N/A	N/A	136
Signature Suite	351	N/A	N/A	154
Regent Suite	447	N/A	N/A	198

From 1 May to 30 Sept. 2020

	2 pax	3 pax	4 pax	Single Supplement
Junior Suite	270	N/A	N/A	118
Signature Suite	311	N/A	N/A	136
Regent Suite	389	N/A	N/A	264

Price Includes

Taxes and service charges
English speaking tour guide on boat
All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries
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
Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, fresh flower and fresh fruits basket, two bottle of mineral water in each cabin

Price Excludes

Luxury mini-van Hanoi- Haiphong- Hanoi (USD35 per person)
Airfare, visa arrangements
Beauty Spa Services & Massage
Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned above

Terms & Conditions

Peak season surcharge

Surcharge USD50 pax on:

Christmas Eve – 24th December

New Year’s Eve – 31th December

Children Policy

One child under 5 years stays free of charge using existing beds.

One child from 5 to 12 years is charged 25 % of the adult cost when using existing beds.

One child from 5 to 12 years is charged 30 % of the adult cost when using extra bed.

One older child or adult is charged 70 % of adults the cost and using extra bed.

Terms and conditions

Cancellation policy

1. Services are cancelled by the clients

In case the clients for any reasons cancel the trip, the following fees should be paid:

More than 25 days prior to check-in No cancellation charge
From 25 to 10 days prior to check-in 20% of total price
From 10 to 4 days prior to check-in 50% of total price
3 days prior to check-in or No-show 100% of total price

2. Services are cancelled by Ginger Cruises

According to the Ha Long Bay Management Board final decision, the cruise trip could be postponed, shortened or cancelled due to unexpected bad weather, including storm/ typhoon (summer), cyclone, thunder storm, foggy days (winter), monsoon (winter)… In this case, clients will be refunded the total sum of booked services. Should there are any rising services during that time, clients will pay basing on the actual amount.

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