Oriental Sails cruise***

08:00 – 08:30: Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Hong Gai Tourist Wharf, check in Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall – The OS Lounge.
12:15 – 12:45: Embark on Oriental Sails by transfer boat. Listen to cruise briefing and receive room key.
13:00 – 15:30: Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruises further along the limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay, heading to Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen.
– Option 1: Discovery local daily life: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip around Vung Vieng Fishing Village
– Option 2: take kayak at Ban Chan Island and go kayaking by yourself with help and instruction of tour guide.
17:30 – 18:00: Return to Oriental Sails and have bath then relax as the sun starts to set.  Enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck
19:00: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00.
Overnight on board at Cong Do Area

06:30 – 07:00: Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
07:00 – 09:00: Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Thien Canh Son Cave. Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the medium size and less visited cave in Bai Tu Long Bay
09:30: Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.
09:30 – 11:00: Head back to the Harbor. Have early lunch on board. Disembark Oriental Sails at around 12h00.
12:00 – 16:30: Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30
 

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Boat details

Oriental sails I
Built in 2009 and newly renovated in 2014 in ancient Vietnamese style, Oriental Sails features 18 deluxe cabins of traditional style combined with modern facilities and comfort. The junk boasts rattan & wooden furnishings, a multitude of windows for amazing views from the inside, and a panoramic sundeck allowing different activities with the beauty of Halong Bay as a backdrop.
+ Built: 2009
+ Renovated: 2014
+ Design concept: Traditional style
+ Length: 39.80m / Width: 07.55m / Height: 09m
+ Generator: 45KVA
+ Cruising speed: 8 nautical knots per hour
+ Crew: 12
+ Lower deck: 10 cabins & kitchen
+ Upper deck: 08 cabins & Restaurant & Bar
+ Sundeck: Tanning chair, open bar
+ Cabins: 18 (09 Twin convertible to double and 09 Double)
+ Average cabin size: 14.5m2
Oriental sails II
Inspired by traditional Vietnamese style, Oriental Sails II (8 cabins) features Vietnamese charm combined with modern facilities and high quality service. The junk boat offers rattan & wooden furnishings, cozy cabins & restaurant, wide windows for stunning panoramic views of Halong Bay, and relaxing spacious top deck allowing endless joy & leisure.
+ Built: 2010
+ Renovated: 2013
+ Design concept: Traditional style
+ Length: 23m / Width: 05m / Height: 06m
+ Generator: 25KVA
+ Cruising speed: 8 nautical knots per hour
+ Crew: 08
+ Lower deck: 06 cabins & kitchen
+ Upper deck: 02 cabins & Restaurant & Bar
+ Sundeck: Tanning chair
+ Passenger cabins: 18 (03 Twin convertible to double, 04 Double, and 01 Triple)
+ Average cabin size: 11.6m2

Accommodation
The cabins are designed and fitted international standards, featuring a rich wooden décor, with large windows from which to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Halong Bay. At 14.5 square meter, each cabin includes two twin beds or one comfortable bed with luxuriant lines ensures you a restful sleep in style. Especially, the Oriental Sails 2 contains one room with three different beds which can accommodate up to three passengers and suit for a family or a group of friends.
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.

Cabin amenities
+ Individually controlled Air-Conditioning
+ Wardrobe
+ Hot and cold shower
+ Complimentary bottled water (02 bottles per cabin per night)
+ Toilet slippers
+ Toiletries
+ Fire extinguisher

Services & facilities
+ English speaking tour guide
+ 24-hour security
+ Themed parties on request
+ Car rental service with driver
+ Tender for sightseeing
+ Kayaking & Fishing equipment
+ Room capacity: 2 adults + 1 child below the age of 6 per cabin
+ Cuisine: Vietnamese seafood & various international dishes