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Essence Grand (La Siesta Superyacht)
Departure Port: Halong International Cruise Port
About Essence Grand (La Siesta Superyacht)
4 things that we love most about Essence Grand (La Siesta Superyacht)
- Ultra-luxury cabins with high-end amenities
- Long and unique itinerary to Halong & Bai Tu Long Bay
- Professional spa service
- Swimming pool and jacuzzi pool
Full Itinerary
Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port (Sun Harbor) after a 2.5-hour drive (if using our transfer). Embark on Essence Grand at noon. Enjoy a welcome drink at Cloud Nine restaurant while the cruise manager gives a short briefing about safety and cruise.
AfternoonLunch is served in the restaurant while the yacht cruises to Halong Bay. After lunch, you can watch the stunning landscape from the top deck or book spa. The first stop is Luon Cave where you can paddle the kayak by yourself or take a sampan boat rowed by a local. Then, the yacht cruises to Titop Island - one of the most beautiful beaches in Halong Bay. You have around 1 hour to swim, sunbathe, or climb to the top to admire the panoramic view of Halong bay. If outdoor activities do not take your fancy, don't miss a bunch os services and facilities onboard such as La Spa, swimming pool, bar, 3D golf simulator, cigar club, poker, library, etc. After all excursions, you back to Essence Grand and enjoy Happy Hour with a long list of cocktails, wine, and other drinks. A cooking demonstration with a traditional dish in Vietnam should not to be missed as well.
EveningDinner is served in the Cloud Nine restaurant. After dinner, you can try squid fishing, playing poker, ordering a favorite cocktail from the varied menu, and watching the night scenery. Overnight onboard.
Last updated 15:29 Saturday 25 Mar 2023
Important Notes
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
- Trip cancellation due to bad weather in Halong Bay:
- The cancellation decision is made by Management Board of Halong Bay on the day of the trip in case of bad weather conditions. In such case, we will make alternative travel arrangement for you on request or offer refund in accordance with the cruise policy (Read more about cancellation due to bad weather).
Cruise Inclusions & Options
- More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
- From 30 to 7 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rates
- From 6 to 3 days prior to check-in: 50% of total rates
- Less than 3 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates
- No-Show: 100% of total rates
- Cancellation notice must be in written form and sent to us via email
- Check in on board: 12:00 PM
- Check out: 11:30 AM
- Return Hanoi: 2:30 - 3:00 PM
- The FOC Rate for children under 5 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults (No extra Mattress). Only 1 (one) child under 5 years traveling with 2 (two) adults is allowed for FOC per group.
- The Child Rate for children from 5 to 11 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults (No extra Mattress): 50%
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The Child Rate for children from 5 to 11 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults (With extra Mattress): 75%
- Children aged 12 and above must pay full fare as an adult.
- Peak season surcharge: Surcharge VND 1,175,000/adult applies for travel date on 24th December and 31st December and a 20% surcharge will be applied on Vietnamese Lunar Tet Holiday (9, 10, 11, 12/2/2024).
- On the second day you will travel on a day boat and do not have access to the mother boat and your cabin until later in the afternoon (for 3 days/2 nights itinerary)
- Transportation: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
- Additional beverages not listed in the cruise price
- La Spa (spa and massage)
- Karaoke, cigar lounge, use of conference facilities, 3D golf simulator
- Tips and other personal expenses
- VAT tax & service charge
- Peak season surcharge
- Fully equipped luxury en-suite guestroom with chilled water central air-con and marble bathroom
- All meals onboard (2 days/1 night: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner; 3 days/2 nights: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)
- Tender-speedboat transfers
- Daily refilled bottled fresh water
- Cocktails and cooking demonstration
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Tai chi, gym, four seasons and salt water swimming pool, poker, billiards, table soccer, kid’s club and use of the library
- Activities: kayaking, bamboo rowing boat, cave visits, squid fishing
- Wifi, satellite - HD LED TV onboard
- English and Vietnamese speaking guides
- Onboard insurance
Asked by Crystal | Oct. 02, 2023 11:56
Hello, do you have more photos of each room type? I am trying to pick a room but the photos on website is not enough. Also, how much is private transfer from Lotte Hotel Hanoi to cruise and from cruise to L7 West Lake Hanoi Hotel? Can you share car type photos or details for private transfer vs shared shuttle? I just saw that the room rate includes free shuttle bus, is this correct. Thanks.
Answered by Cindy | Oct. 02, 2023 11:56
Dear Crystal, Thank you for your email! We are so happy to hear from you! Please be advised that Essence Grand Cruise has not been launched yet so we have not had the photos yet (other than the photos on our website). We will update as soon as we have more photos. Can you please let me know your travel dates? Our price for a private car from Lotte Hotel Hanoi to cruise and from cruise to L7 West Lake Hanoi Hotel is USD 165 for 2 days/1 night or USD 180 for 3 days 2 nights. Yes, we are offering free bus for booking with Essence Grand but the bus only picks up and drops off in Hanoi Old Quarter so you will need to take a taxi to our office at 72 Hang Trong to get the pick up/drop off. Should you have other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Best regards, Cindy
Asked by Kristy | Sep. 15, 2023 08:28
Can I book a one-way transport back to Hanoi after the cruise? I don’t need round trip as I’m flying into Halong Bay
Asked by Anna Mennel | Sep. 07, 2023 08:57
Hello, We would need a transfer from Hanoi Old Town to Halong and a transfer after the cruise direct to the airport. What would be the cost for the transfer? Many thanks Anna
Answered by Lily | Sep. 07, 2023 08:59
Dear Anna, Thank you for contacting us! Regarding the transfer, you can book the shuttle bus Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi at USD 40/ person: (1) Pick-up: the bus will pick you up at hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter; (2) Drop-off: after the cruise, you will still join the bus to Hanoi and get off at a midpoint in Hanoi (Aeon Mall Long Bien), then our private car will take you to the Hanoi Airport at an extra charge of USD 10/ person. You will reach the airport at around 3.30 pm. Please also let me know if you want to book this! We look forward to hearing from you! Best regards, Lily
Asked by Marco Jacobs | Aug. 16, 2023 08:23
Hallo, wir planen eine Reise für Mitte-Ende November 2023, bitte teilen Sie mir mit ob der Bau des Schiffes 100 % im Zeitplan liegt und die ersten Reisen, wie geplant ab 01.10.2023 stattfinden werden, damit wir uns auf eine Reise mit dem neuen Schiff freuen können. Gruß Marco
Answered by Lily | Sep. 07, 2023 05:14
Dear Marco, Thank you for contacting us and we are very happy to hear from you! I confirm that the Essence Grand expects to start operating on October 15, 2023. May I also know your specific travel dates and how many people will travel so we can check availability for you? Best regards, Lily
Asked by Noah Pham | Aug. 07, 2023 09:11
You mentioned that on day 2 "you will take a rowing boat to discover some amazing destinations and enjoy off-deck activities". In the itinerary, it said "a transfer boat will pick you up from Essence Grand Superyacht for a morning cruise", not a rowing boat. Are passengers transferred to this boat by tenders? Thank you!
Answered by Lily | Aug. 07, 2023 09:12
Dear Noah, Thank you for contacting us! Please be advised that on the 2nd day of a 3-day tour, you will be transferred to a transfer boat for off-deck excursions in the morning and come back to the Essence Grand in the afternoon same day. During the excursions, you can join fun activities such as kayaking, boat rowing,... to explore the attractions; boat rowing is one of the activities that you can join for the exploration. I hope the information is helpful to you! Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us! Best regards, Lily
Asked by Raj Kumar Rungta | Jul. 31, 2023 08:17
Hi, your cruise looks great. We are arriving at Ha Long Bay on 5th Sept, 2023 by 3 pm directly from Hanoi Airport. We require to reach back to Hanoi on the 7th Sept, 2023 by late afternoon. Would like your advice on how to go ahead with the bookings.
Answered by Lily | Jul. 31, 2023 08:17
Dear Raj, Thank you for contacting us. Please be advised that Essence Grand cruise does not operate on your date yet and it will operate from 1 Oct 2023. Thus, may I know how many people will travel so we can advise you on other cruise options? Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us! We look forward to hearing from you soon! Best regards, Lily
Asked by mishi | Jul. 28, 2023 09:06
Where will the boat dock for the night? halong bay or Bai Tu Long? will it be anchored in the same place for 3d2n cruise?
Answered by Lily | Jul. 28, 2023 09:06
Dear Mishi, Thank you for contacting us and we are very happy to hear from you! According to the cruise itinerary, Essence Grand will dock in Halong Bay for both nights of a 3-day cruise. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us! Best regards, Lily
Asked by mishi | Jul. 28, 2023 09:02
Can i also have the dinner in my room or only breakfast ?
Answered by Lily | Jul. 28, 2023 09:04
Dear Mishi, Thank you for your questions and we are very happy to hear from you! Regarding your question, yes you can have a private dinner in your own room on request. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us! Best regards, Lily
Asked by Simon | Jul. 03, 2023 09:34
Hi, for the transfer, can you pick up from Intercontinental Hanoi Landmark 72 and drop off at Hanoi airport? Thanks.
Answered by Lily | Jul. 03, 2023 09:35
Dear Simon, Thank you for contacting us and we are so happy to hear from you! Please be advised that the shuttle bus only picks up and drops off clients at hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter and your hotel is out of the area. Thus, you can take a taxi to our office at 72 Hang Trong to be picked up by the shuttle bus, OR if you need a private car transfer, please let us know. After the cruise, we can help arrange you a private car to get straight from the cruise pier to the Hanoi Airport. Please let us know if you have any further questions! Best regards, Lily
Asked by Anna Mennl | Jun. 21, 2023 06:00
Do I understand it correct, that in case of an 3day/2nights cruise it is not possible to be on the mother boat on the 2nd day? Best regards Anna
Answered by Lily | Jun. 21, 2023 06:02
Dear Anna, Thank you for your question and we are so happy to hear from you! On the 2nd day of the 3D2N cruise, you will take a rowing boat to discover some amazing destinations and enjoy off-deck activities. The mother boat will travel and pick up new passengers of the 2D1N cruise; you can still choose to stay on the mother boat but the activities will be repeated, so you may feel bored. You will come back to the main boat at around 16:15. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us! Best regards, Lily
Asked by Linda Phan | Jun. 02, 2023 09:21
Hi, Could you please let me know if you have non-smoking cabins with balcony, and if so, which ones are they? Thanks!
Answered by Cindy | Jun. 02, 2023 09:21
Dear Linda, Thank you for your inquiry! We are so happy to hear from you! Please be advised that all the cabins on the cruise are non-smoking so please no worries. Should you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Best regards, Cindy
Asked by Claire | Mar. 30, 2023 03:44
How much are roundtrip transfers from Hanoi?
Answered by Jennie | Mar. 30, 2023 03:45
Dear Claire, Thank you for your email. Regarding your question, the shuttle bus round trip Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi is USD 40/person. However, please be advised that the Essence Grand Cruise is not yet operated until 1 July so may I know what date you are going to start your trip? Should you need more information please let me know Best regards, Jennie
Asked by Nghiem Phan | Mar. 28, 2023 11:44
Hi, is there kayaking for the 2 days and 1 night?
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