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Oriental Sails
Departure Port: No. 6A Lê Thánh Tông Str., Hòn Gai, Quang Ninh, VietnamVery good Based on 115 reviews
We were picked up at our hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. The tour was well planned so everything was q...
About Oriental Sails
Offering guests a charming and comforting stay is the top priority of Oriental Sails. True to its commitment, the cabins are compactly designed to accommodate a wide range of amenities. The cruise houses elegant styled dining room and bar, all set in a rich wooden decor style. Oriental Sails include all necessary amenities such as air-conditioner, slippers, bathroom amenities, wardrobe, private shower with hot water.
Sailing in Halong Bay since 2007, Halong Oriental Sail Cruises is always one of the most favorite choices of travelers when they want to experience a value trip to Halong Bay. There are 2 vessels: 18 cabins and 8 cabins each with its own charm. All cabins are fully equipped and able to be connected in case you travel with your family or in group. Beside great services on private cabins, the cruise also offers wide range of additional services such as bar and restaurants or sundeck which are served by professional and helpful staff onboard.
4 things that we love most about Oriental Sails
- Ideal for budget travelers
- Wide range of activities offered
- Cruise itinerary focuses on Bai Tu Long Bay - a less touristy path
- Kayaking and shuttle bus included in program price
Full Itinerary
Shuttle bus picks you up at your hotel at 8:00 and we’d travel to Halong by car for 3.5 hours. Along the road, you might see a lot of natural landscape of Vietnam like lush green paddy fields, romantic rives and rustic villages. Arrive in Halong by noon and board to Halong Oriental Sails.
Afternoon:Delicious Vietnamese lunch is ready after your room check-in while the boat is cruising around Halong Bay, through beautiful seascapes on the way for exciting visit to Vung Vieng fishing village by local rowing boat or kayaking.
Return to the boat in late afternoon and enjoy fresh fruits platter for refreshment. Take a bath or relax before having another sumptuous Vietnamese meal for the dinner. Movies watching or squid fishing are good ideas for an entertaining night on boat. Overnight in Cong Do area.
Kick off a new inspiring day with morning Tai Chi class on the sun deck. A light breakfast with tea, coffee and cakes is waiting for you after the class. Continue the exploration around Thien Canh Son Cave.
By 9:30, come back to the boat and pack up your luggage for the way back to Ha Long. There is a farewell party in the dining room with a variety of delicious foods. Arrive in Halong at 12:00, and travel back to Hanoi by car.
Last updated 18:59 Tuesday 11 Jul 2017
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
- Professional English Speaking Guide.
- Entrance fees.
- Cruise through Halong bay
- All meals on board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Accommodation in air-conditioned cabin
- Kayaking.
- Welcome drinks, cold handkerchief
- Tai Chi class
- Cooking class on Calypso Cruiser
- Internet on board
- Insurance
- Baby cot on request
- Drinks
- Gratuities and personal expenses
- Shuttle bus: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (City center only) with complementary mineral water: 1 bottle/1 way, handkerchief.
- Check in on board: 12:30pm
- Check out: 11:00am
- Return Hanoi: 4:30pm
- The FOC rate for children under 5 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. Only 1 (one) child under 5 years old traveling with two (2) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin.
- Children from 5-11 will pay extra charge 75% of adult rate. Children 12 and above must pay full fare as adult.
- Peak season surcharge: Surcharge $30/person for Gala dinner applies if guests stay on board on December 24th and/or December 31st.
- Shuttle bus: $10/ adult and $5/ child round trip. Pick up point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House
- 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 send to us via email. Refund will be processed between 5-7 business days.
Asked by Ziling | Dec. 04, 2017 04:27
Hi, we are a group of 5 interested in your cruise package. However, is it possible for us to book 2 rooms with an added bed in one of the rooms for the 5 of us instead of having 3 rooms? And is Titop island included in the 2 day package? Thanks!
Answered by Cindy | Dec. 04, 2017 04:28
Dear Ziling, Thank you for your question! Please be advised that Oriental Sails has triple room that can accommodate 3 persons thus can you please let me know your travel date to check availability? For the itinerary, please note Oriental Sails goes to Bai Tu Long bay and Titop island is in Halong bay area thus it is not included for this cruise. You will visit Vung Vieng floating village and Thien Canh Son cave instead. Should other information needed, please feel free to let me know. Best regards, Cindy (Ms.)
Asked by Talia | Jun. 04, 2017 12:01
Hi! I'm going to fly in to the Hai Phong international airport. Do you provide a pick-up and drop-off service from Hai Phong too? If yes, is the price is the same with a tour from Hanoi?
Asked by Guna Ram | May. 14, 2017 10:20
Hi, I would like to know if the shuttle bus is free or if we need to pay some extra surcharge for that
34 Customer reviews for Oriental Sails
Very good
Based on 34 reviews
| Cruise quality |
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8.4 |
| Food/Drink |
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8.5 |
| Cabin quality |
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8.5 |
| Staff quality |
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9.0 |
| Entertainment |
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8.6 |
| Outstanding: | 2 |
| Excellent: | 15 |
| Very good: | 10 |
| Good: | 7 |
| Mature couples: | 16 |
| Solo travellers: | 4 |
| Family with children: | 4 |
| Groups of friends: | 3 |
| Young couples: | 7 |
Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise trip
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Ingar B Germany 02-09-2016
Very good
We were picked up at our hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. The tour was well planned so everything was quite smooth. We enjoyed comfortable cabin, great food, and fun activities.
Cruise quality 8 Food/Drink 8 Cabin quality 8 Staff quality 9 Entertainment 9 -
Sophie US 28-06-2016
Very good
The boat was clean, modern and very well furnished. Room was neat and comfortable for relaxing. Food was too much to eat with a variety of seafood (seafood soup, prawn, clams, and baked fish). Staff was so attentive to carter for food allergies of all passengers.
Cruise quality 8 Food/Drink 10 Cabin quality 8 Staff quality 9 Entertainment 8 -
Richard US 18-06-2016
Excellent
We booked 2 days and 1 night in Oriental Sails. A comfortable cabin with generous-sized bathroom made our stay comfortable. We were really impressed by the food they served on board. Meals were plentiful, tasty and artfullly presented. The program was well planned and performed.
activities: kayaking in the crystal water, admiring lovely monkeys coming down for feedings
Cruise quality 9 Food/Drink 9 Cabin quality 9 Staff quality 10 Entertainment 10 -
Emma US 13-06-2016
Very good
Great Cruise!!!
Tips: bring your own mineral waters, on the other hand, you need to pay extra for it
Cruise quality 9 Food/Drink 8 Cabin quality 9 Staff quality 9 Entertainment 9 -
Kristine Y Canada 10-06-2016
Excellent
Everything was 9 out of 10 except from the breakfast. It was quite simple with some white bread, poorly cooked over medium eggs and butter. This prevents me from rating this cruise 10/10.
Cruise quality 10 Food/Drink 7 Cabin quality 10 Staff quality 10 Entertainment 10 -
Luis Felipe C Colombia 27-05-2016
Excellent
Funny tour guide and various activities made our trip more fulfilled. Mr. Bean – our special tour guide has good sense of humor. His jokes made us entertained during the whole trip. We both enjoyed a stopover at Ti Top Island, Surprising Cave visit, cooking class of making spring roll… Especially, the most enjoyable activity was kayaking which allowed us to paddle through majestic caves.
kayaking
need more activities in the eveningCruise quality 9 Food/Drink 10 Cabin quality 8 Staff quality 9 Entertainment 9
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