The Glory Cruises Experience is an immersion in culture, heritage and natural beauty of one of the most enchanting destinations in the world. Follow us on a journey rich in local color, luxurious surroundings, gracious services and discover the art of Glory Cruises. Natural wonders and unique cultural experiences lie every turn during this – your most memorable – Vietnam vacation.
The Glory Cruises Experience is an immersion in culture, heritage and natural beauty of one of the most enchanting destinations in the world. Follow us on a journey rich in local color, luxurious surroundings, gracious services and discover the art of Glory Cruises. Natural wonders and unique cultural experiences lie every turn during this – your most memorable – Vietnam vacation.
Amentities
- Luxurious Cabins - Central Air-Conditioning - En-suite Bathroom - Private Balconies - Dining Room and Bar - Conference Equipment - Sport Equipment - Cruise Program - Entertainment - Spa
The cabins
Glory Premium Cruise possess there types of rooms (total 14 cabins per boat) featuring stylish design and cosy amenities. Built for you to enjoy the majestic viewings offered by the natural environment during the cruise, Glory Premium cabins are heavenly windows onto the beauties of Halong Bay. We guarantee that we will offer you the best Halong Bay Crusie price. - Deluxe Cabin - Premium Suite Cabin - Premium Family Cabin
Restaurant
Our restaurant and bar are places of discovery and sharing with others. They combine tradition and freshness of rich oriental cuisine with the latest culinary trends from around the world. Our menus are the result of a creative European and Vietnamese fusion that crosses traditional gastronomy boundaries. In an atmosphere of elegant luxury, you can enjoy sumptuous buffets and tasty menus served by a crew in traditional Vietnamese costumes – fine dining harmoniously combined with the aromas of the sea. A wide selection of the best vintages from around the world will complement fine fusion cuisine and creative Asian-inspired flavours. The restaurant and bar are located on the 2nd deck. Schedule (subject to change without prior notice) Breakfast: a light breakfast with tea/coffee/pastries is served from 6.30 AM to 7.30 AM – a full buffet breakfast is available from 08.30 AM to 10.00 AM Lunch: buffet 1.15 PM – 2.30 PM Dinner: set menu 7.00 PM – 8.30 PM Please note that all menus and times are subject to change without prior notice.
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (L,D) 08h00-08h30: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Drive to Halong City through the paddy fields in the Red River Delta. 10h00: Stopover on the way for a refreshment break 12h00-12h30: Arrive at Tuan Chau wharf – Break and photography time 12h30-13h00: Board Glory Cruises for departure. Welcome drink will be served 13h00: Lunch is served while cruising through the bay 15h30: Visit exciting Ba Hang fishing village, the village is free from busy roads and streets, electric lights, houses and high rise buildings. Instead, there are only herds of little boats and rafts. You will have the chance to discover the traditional culture and customs of the fishermen. Enjoy kayaking, swimming, relaxing on the cruise (if the weather permits). 16h30-17h00: Return to the boat and join cooking class by Glory Cruise’s Chef. Optional of kayaking at Bat Cave (surcharge for Kayak) 19h00: Dinner is served. 21h00: Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar. Relaxing and spending a romantic night on Glory Cruise’s music . Playing cards are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat. 21h00-23h00: Happy Hour! Buy one drink – get one free (wine by the bottle excluded). Overnight on board.
Day 2: Halong Bay - Hanoi (Br) 06h30: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room. 7h00: Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes). 08h15: Transfer by tender to the Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat. Proper shoes are highly recommended 09h00: Back to the cruise by tender, then check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay 09h15: Buffet brunch (breakfast/lunch) while cruising back through Halong Bay to the pier. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier. 11h30-11h45: Transfer by tender to the pier. Time to say goodbye to the crew. 12h00-12h30: Return from Halong to Hanoi by shuttle bus. 14h00: Stop over in Dong Trieu town to visit a ceramics workshop. 16h00-16h30: Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip.
The Tour Inclusion
- Shuttle bus round trip - Accommodation in a twin share or double cabin - All Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B-= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner, Br= Brunch) - English speaking guide. - Kayaking - Sightseeing admissions.
The Tour Exclusion
- Drinks. - Government taxes - Personal expenses. - Tips are welcome.
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (L,D) 08.00: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Drive to Halong City through the paddy fields in the Red River Delta. 10.00: Stopover on the way for refreshments. 12.00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf – Break and photo opportunities. 12.30: Transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions. 13.00: Check in and begin cruise. Enjoy deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Lunch is served while the cruising through the bay. 15.00: Visit exciting Ba Hang fishing village, the village is free from busy roads and streets, electric lights, houses and high rise buildings. Instead, there are only herds of little boats and rafts. You will have the chance to discover the traditional culture and customs of the fishermen. Enjoy kayaking, swimming, relaxing on the cruise (if the weather permits). 16.00: Return to the boat and join cooking class by Glory Cruise’s Chef. Optional of kayaking at Bat Cave (surcharge for Kayak) 19.00: Dinner – Deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Dinner. 21.00: Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar. Relaxing and spending a romantic night on Glory Cruise’s music. Playing cards are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat. 21.00 – 23.00: Happy Hour! Buy one drink – get one free (wine by the bottle excluded). Overnight on board.
Day 2: Halong - Lan Ha Bay (B,L,D) 06.30: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries is served in the dining room. 07.00: Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes). 08.15: Transfer to another boat for Lan Ha Bay excursion. 10.00: Guided kayaking, swimming & snorkeling at Three Peach Beach, a pristine natural beach lapped by turquoise water. 12.00: Vietnamese Lunch is served or Barbeque on beach (if the weather permitted) 13.30: Continue on to discover Ho Ba Ham Islet, the most remote point in Lan Ha Bay and bordering the Gulf of Tonkin 14.30: Visit its quaint fishing village and lagoon. Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel carved under a limestone mountain (time and weather permitting). 16.00: Cruise back to Glory Cruises 19.00: Dinner – Deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Dinner 21.00: Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar. Relaxing and spending a romantic night on Glory Cruise’s music . Playing cards are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat. 21.00 – 23.00: Happy Hour! Buy one drink – get one free (wine by the bottle excluded). Overnight on board.
Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi (Br) 06.30: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room. 07.00: Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes). 08.15: Transfer by tender to the Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat. Proper shoes are highly recommended. 09.00: Back to the cruise by tender, then check-out and enjoy a fantastic cuise on the bay. 09.45: Buffet brunch (breakfast/lunch) while cruising back through Halong Bay to the pier. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier. 11.45: Transfer by tender to the pier. Time to say goodbye to the crew. 12.00 -12.30: Return from Halong to Hanoi by shuttle bus. 14.00: Stop over in Dong Trieu town to visit a ceramics workshop. 16.00: Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip.
The Tour Inclusion
- Shuttle bus round trip - Accommodation in a twin share or double cabin - All Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B-= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner, BR= Brunch) - An English speaking guide. - Kayaking - Sightseeing admissions.
The Tour Exclusion
- Drinks. - Government taxes - Personal expenses. - Tips are welcome.