Halong Violet Cruise
Hoang Gia port, Halong Bay (the cruise with 6 cabins)
Super 9.2 - Score from 31 traveler reviews

2 days from us $350/person
3 days from us $520/person
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Halong Violet Cruise was launched in November 2009 and outfitted in a classic 1930’s Indochine style, the Halong Violet is our newest five-star, luxury junk. Composed of 6 individual themed cabins all including a marble bathroom, jacuzzi and private balcony; the Violet also features a boutique dining room, library & lounge, as well as a state of the art spa & gym.
Halong Violet Cruise Cabins
These are cruise cabins for Halong Violet Cruise:Cabin | Cabin Size (m2) | Bed Type | Extra Bed |
36
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Queen Bed
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NO
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![]() Cabin: Violet Water Deluxe Double Bed size: Queen Bed Cabin Facilities:
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43
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King Size Bed
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NO
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![]() Cabin: Violet Dragon Suite Double Bed size: King Size Bed Cabin Facilities:
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43
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2 Double bed
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NO
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![]() Cabin: Violet Cloud Suite Double Bed size: 2 Double bed Cabin Facilities:
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36
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2 single beds
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NO
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![]() Cabin: Violet Moutain Deluxe twin Bed size: 2 single beds Cabin Facilities:
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Halong Violet Cruise Facilities
General of Halong Violet Cruise
- Reception
- Safety box at reception
- Boutique Library
- 24-hour Security
- Doctor on call
- Conference and meeting facilities
- Tender for sightseeing
- Rowing Boat
- Theme Cruise
- Newspagers and magazine
- Gymnasium
- Observatory
- Sundeck
- Restaurant
Services of Halong Violet Cruise
- Baby cot
- Cabin Service (Snack Meals)
- Bar
- Laundry service
- Turndown service and daily presents
- IDD at the reception
- Library
- Boutique shop
- Masssage and Spa
Activities on Board
- Kayaking
- Fishing
- Snorkeling
- Wooden Game
- Dinner in Cave
- Cooking classes
- Movie nights
- Cycling
- Tours of caves
- Tours of Fishing Floating village
- BBQ Beach
- Singing and Dancing
- Taichi in the morning
- Swimming
- Dinner on the beach
- Rocking and Climbing
Cruise Restaurant
- Vegetarian food
- Western Food
- Buffet lunch or dinner
- Set menu
- Soft drinks and Cocktails
- Seasonal fruits
- Vietnamese Food and Seafood
- International breakfast
- Morning buffet brunch
Cruise Policies
CHILDREN POLICIES
- From 0 – 4 years old: Free of charge
- From 5 – 9 years old: 75% of adult rates if using existing bed in the room
- Over 9 years older: 100% as a dult rates
CANCELLATION POLICIES
Cancellations only become effective once our sales office receives notification of cancellation IN WRITING to our email: kim.bookingonline@gmail.com
For individual guests or group of guests with number of person lower than 6:
- If cancelled up to 7 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged
- If cancelled up to 3 days before date of arrival, 50 percent of total will be charged
- If cancelled before 1 days or No – Show, the total of reservation will be full charged
For group of guest with number of person larger than 6:
- If cancelled up to 10 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged
- If cancelled up to 5 days before date of arrival, 50 percent of total will be charged
- Later or No – Show, the total of reservation will be full charged
For group of guest whose charters the boat
- If cancelled up to 30 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged
- If cancelled up to 15 days before date of arrival, 50 percent of total will be charged
- Later or No – Show, the total of reservation will be full charged
NOTES FOR PASSENGERS
- Please note that the price is not included transfer service by bus. It is available and costs us $ 30 to us $ 45 per person. Passenger needs to inform us to use this service 1 day before departure.
- Surcharge 25% for Merry Christmas, New Year's Eve and Chinese Lunar Year
- Registration is required. Guest must contact with us 1 day before to supply passport’s information as: full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number, visa expiry… otherwise, guest will get introduction about the method to check in, policies…. we will not responsible for any extra charge in case of late, missing. All of above cases are considered as no-show (not arrival).
- Please note that the time may be changed depending on the policies of Halong bay management or weather permission. We will inform you before getting on the cruise.
- For using the transfer service only: Daily shuttle bus departs from Hanoi Old Quarter at 8.00 – 8.30am, arriving Halong Bay at 12.00 – 12.30pm)
Trip Highlights:
- Visit Halong Bay and SoiSim Island, enjoy the beautiful & tranquil atmosphere of the Bays.
- Stay at High-end Luxury cabins and enjoy incredible services on Luxury Violet Cruise.
- Enjoy excellent Vietnamese Cuisine & special seafood on board.
- Visit Amazing Cave, TiTov Island and Swimming Area.
- Enjoy the romantic sunrise & sunset
- Fishing and dancing at night with your hubby & your friends.
- Kayaking through the grottoes & limestone of the Bay
DAY 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay
08:00: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi to Halong Bay.
12:00 - 12.30: Arrive at the dock and transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
12.45 Check in and begin cruise.
13.30 Lunch is served.
Spa services available after lunch and throughout the cruise. There is a menu of available services in your cabin. You may book services with Spa staff after lunch or at any time with any of the boat’s management or guide staff.
15.45 Arrive at the Cua Van floating fishing village area. Upon arrival we will transfer by tender to Tien Ong cave. There are many caves in Halong Bay, but Tien Ong is the most recently explored and opened for public access. In 2007 a team of Vietnamese archeologists conducted extensive research which led to the discovery of human bones and artifacts dating to 10,000 – 8,000 BC. The cave has a wide, but short entrance which is said to resemble the shape of a frog’s mouth. The cave is 5 meters above sea level and is 50 meters deep and covers 1000 square meters, almost evenly split into two chambers. We will tour the cave for about 15 minutes. From the cave we will re-board the tender and make the short trip to the village. There are two options for exploring the village. One option is to transfer on small bamboo boats rowed by the local people. The second option is to travel by kayak (self-rowed). The kayaking option is $12 per person.
17.15 Depart and sail for about 45 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight.
17.45Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about 20 – 30 minutes.
19.30 Dinner is served.
21.00 Short presentation is given about Halong Bay in the dining room.
DAY 2: Halong Bay - Hanoi
06.30 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.00 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 20 minutes).
07.15 Arrive at Titop Island.
07.45 Transfer by tender to the island. There is a beach for swimming and you may also hike to the top of the island for great views and photo opportunities. The hike involves walking up about 400 stone steps; it normally takes about 10-20 minutes to the top. There is a large viewing deck about half-way up with amazing panoramic views. This may be as far as you will need or want to climb, but if you wish you may continue the top. If you are hiking please be sure to wear proper footwear. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.
08.45 Upon return to the boat you will have time to freshen up and finish packing. When checking out please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Depart for Tuan ChauMarina.
09.30 Check out of cabins at 9:30 please. Breakfast served in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11:00 Disembarkation and transfer by tender to Tuan Chau Marina.
11:30: Get on the transfer and we take you back to your hotel in Hanoi. Tour ends.
Explore the beauty of three exotic bays on an exclusively different route that will take your far from the tourist crowds, to the untouched sea passages where there are only crystal sea water and untouched sand beaches together with inhabited islands that hide many calm and peaceful lagoons inside.
Trip Highlights:
- Visit Halong Bay , LanHa Bay and Cat Ba island , enjoy the beautiful & tranquil atmosphere of the Bays.
- Stay at High-end Luxury cabins and enjoy incredible services on Luxury Violet Cruise.
- Enjoy excellent Vietnamese Cuisine & special seafood on board.
- Visit Amazing Cave, TiTov Island and Swimming Area as well as kayaking through the limestone.
- Enjoy the romantic sunrise & sunset
- Fishing and dancing at night with your hubby & your friends.
- Biking through Cat Ba national park and local villages
DAY 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay
08:00: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi to Halong Bay.
12:00 - 12.30: Arrive at the dock and transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
12.45 Check in and begin cruise.
13.30 Lunch is served.
Spa services available after lunch and throughout the cruise. There is a menu of available services in your cabin. You may book services with Spa staff after lunch or at any time with any of the boat’s management or guide staff.
15.45 Arrive at the Cua Van floating fishing village area. Upon arrival we will transfer by tender to Tien Ong cave. There are many caves in Halong Bay, but Tien Ong is the most recently explored and opened for public access. In 2007 a team of Vietnamese archeologists conducted extensive research which led to the discovery of human bones and artifacts dating to 10,000 – 8,000 BC. The cave has a wide, but short entrance which is said to resemble the shape of a frog’s mouth. The cave is 5 meters above sea level and is 50 meters deep and covers 1000 square meters, almost evenly split into two chambers. We will tour the cave for about 15 minutes. From the cave we will re-board the tender and make the short trip to the village. There are two options for exploring the village. One option is to transfer on small bamboo boats rowed by the local people. The second option is to travel by kayak (self-rowed). The kayaking option is $12 per person.
17.15 Depart and sail for about 45 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight.
17.45Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about 20 – 30 minutes.
19.30 Dinner is served.
21.00 Short presentation is given about Halong Bay in the dining room.
DAY 2: Halong Bay cruise - Kayaking- Cat Ba Island
06.30 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.00 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 20 minutes).
08.15 Transfer by tender to our day boat, Sunset. Breakfast will be served as the boat sets sail for Cat Ba Island.
10.15 Arrive at Cat Ba Island and travel to the Viet Hai Village by bicycle or motorbike. The trip takes about 10 minutes on motorbike or about 25 minutes by bicycle. Tour Viet Hai, a small village with about 300 residents, for about 30 minutes. Visit the village school and clinic and observe everyday life of a Vietnamese countryside village. Return to the boat by bicycle or motorbike.
11.45 Back on board, set sail for the Bat Cave.
12.30 Lunch is served.
13.30Join the kayaking excursion to the Bat cave and surrounding waters. Kayaking duration about 45 minutes. There will also be time for relaxing on board and swimming while here.
15.30Depart form the Bat Cave area and sail to rejoin the main boat.
15.45 Return to the main boat and free time till dinner.
17.45 Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about 20 – 30 minutes
19.30 Dinner is served.
21.00 Short presentation is given about Halong Bay in the dining room.
DAY 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi
06.30 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.00 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 20 minutes).
07.15 Arrive at Titop Island.
07.45 Transfer by tender to the island. There is a beach for swimming and you may also hike to the top of the island for great views and photo opportunities. The hike involves walking up about 400 stone steps; it normally takes about 10-15 minutes to the top. If you plan on hiking please be sure to wear proper footwear. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.
08.45 Upon return to the boat you will have time to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Depart for Tuan ChauMarina.
09.30 Breakfast served in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11:00 Disembarkation and transfer by tender to Tuan Chau Marina.
INCLUSIONS:
Entrance fees, Taxes and Service Charge
English or French speaking guide on board
Luxury accommodation with A/C, hot shower, mini bar
Exclusive Cruise through Halong Bay
Sunrise Tai Chi Class and Night Cruise
@ 2 days/1night itinerary: Welcome Cocktail, Vietnamese Seafood Sit Down Lunch, Western Cuisine Dinners, International Breakfast Buffet.
@ 3 days/2nights itinerary: Welcome Cocktail, Vietnamese Seafood Sit Down Lunch, 02 Western Cuisine Dinners, 02 International Buffet Breakfasts
EXCLUSIONS:
English or French speaking guide escorted from Hanoi: US$ 50 (Optional)
Kayaking US $ 25 per person(Optional)-Please book the service after click "Check out"
Transfer(Hanoi-Halong Bay-Hanoi) by shuttle bus or car - Please book the service after click "Check out"
Airport transfer
Travel insurance
Tips, extras and other services not mentioned in the tour above




















