Calypso Cruiser

Excellent 8 reviews

Cruises level: Lan Ha Bay Cruise Cruise Build: 2018 No of cabins: 20 cabins

Great for: Single, Family with kids, Family with teens, Group of friends, Old couple, Young couple

Lan Ha Bay

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The Calypso Cruises, a steel boat with sturdy double bottoms, wears a white gown as the beauty of a goddess in her twenties, full of life energy. Each cruise consists of 20 luxury cabins, designed in classic Indochina style. All furniture is made from high-grade wood with deep brown color creating a warm, close to nature atmosphere. Rooms are well-equipped with modern amenities and large ... Read More

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Max Adults: 2

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Deluxe Balcony Cabin

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Family Deluxe Cabin

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Calypso Cruiser 2 days

Highlight

Calypso Cruises are distinguished by its luxurious white color in the sea, in the sky, in the clouds. During 2 days 1 night, You will be greeted warmly by the captain and the sailors on board. Just had lunch, just released soul into beautiful nature with thousands of green canals and many islands. Activities such as: kayak, rowing boat explore the fishing village, learn cooking on the train, sunset, night squid, welcome to dawn with tai chi exercises, visit the cave will bring you the unforgettable experience.

Day 1: HANOI - HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY

08:00-08:30 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi (extra transfer service can be booked in the next step)

12h15 – 13h00 From Tuan Chau wharf, Tuan Chau island of Ha Long city, we go to Calypso Cruise by small boat. A warmly welcome drinks will be served upon arrival the cruise then has a short time for check in proceeds: get a brief introduction and safety guidelines then check in

Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating nature, then anchor at Lan Ha Bay area.

15h00 Join a guide to explore hidden parts of the bay, the area of Dark and Bright cave where to goes through the cave, under the mountain to a lake which is formed by a Karst – well like a dragon eye inside the mountain. This is a very beautiful sight that visitors like the most. You share a sampan with other tourists with a local rower OR taking a kayak on your own.

Return to Calypso Cruises for changing swimming suits then join swimming time in the sea or at the swimming pool on sundeck.

17h30 Enjoy happy hours with various drinks on discounts, try swimming pool and charming the bay with our handsome bartenders. Sun set can be seen from the sundeck if it is a lucky day.

18h00 Take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef.

19h00 Join dinner at Calypso Cruises restaurant.

20h30 – 22h00 Time of relaxation after a day on sundeck, leisure in room for watching films, sing karaoke in restaurant or go to tender for squid fishing with cruise staffs.

Overnight in Lan Ha Bay.

Day 2: LAN HA BAY - HANOI

06h30 Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck.

07h00 – 7h45 Have a breakfast in the restaurant.

08h00 Join a guided and get your hands on some Kayaking to explore Tra Bau area. For those who not fancy at kayaking can swim at swimming pool on sundeck or swim in the sea.

09h30 – 10h00 Return to Calypso Cruises for shower. Check out of your room.

10h00 – 11h30 An early lunch will be severed.

11h30 – 12h00 After paid the bills, a small boat will take all of us to Tuan Chau wharf.

12h00 – 12h30 Calypso cruises end at Tuan Chau wharf.

12h30 – 16h30 Transfer back to Ha Noi City and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30.

Calypso Cruiser 3 days

Highlight

Enjoying good food, has been released with a lot of rock island on the canals that Calypso Cruises pass, participate in many activities: kayak, basket boat, learn cooking, night squid, tai chi, visit caves … with program 3 days 2 nights, you also visit Viet Hai Village, Swimming in Ba Dao Dao beach is beautiful and clean, visit the historic military cave. A trip that promises an enjoyable experience in your life.

Day 1: HANOI - HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY

08:00-08:30 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi (extra transfer service can be booked in the next step)

Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating nature, then anchor at Lan Ha Bay area.

15h00 Join a guide to explore hidden parts of the bay, the area of Dark and Bright cave where to goes through the cave, under the mountain to a lake which is formed by a Karst – well, like a dragon eye inside the mountain. This is a very beautiful sight that visitors like the most. You share a sampan with other tourists with a local rower OR taking a kayak on your own.

Return to Calypso Cruises for changing swimming suits then join swimming time in the sea or at the swimming pool on sundeck.

17h30 Enjoy happy hours with various drinks on discounts, try swimming pool and charming the bay with our handsome bartenders. Sun set can be seen from the sundeck if it is a lucky day.

18h00 Take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef.

19h00 Join dinner at Calypso Cruises restaurant.

20h30 – 22h00 Time of relaxation after a day on sundeck, leisure in room for watching films, sing karaoke in restaurant or go to tender for squid fishing with cruise staffs.

Overnight in Lan Ha Bay.

Day 2: LAN HA BAY - CAT BA ISLAND - VIET HAI VILLAGE

Today we shall have a deeper exploration of Lan Ha Bay using our small day-boat cruising through the multiple islands & islets, hidden beaches… also a short visit on bicycles to Viet Hai village, an isolated village in the very heart of Cat Ba National Park.

06:30 Wake up early to enjoy the dawn and start a perfect new day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.

7:00 – 8:00 Have a light breakfast in the restaurant.

8:30 – 9:00 Get pick up by a small day-boat and cruise through Lan Ha Bay before disembark at Viet Hai dock.

10:00 Go cycling a short trip of 5km to Viet Hai village – a small village in the midst of the jungle, surrounded by the high mountain ranges of Cat Ba National Park. The area has become popular with foreign tourists, without attracting the mass tourism so that it is still very rustic. For those who are not fancy with cycling will be arranged by electric car.

11:30 Return to the dock and board our day-boat again to sail further to the other side of Lan Ha Bay.

12:00 The day-boat anchors for a peaceful lunch.

13:00-14:00 Kayaking around Tai Quéo cave area, a tunnel cave, to a lake like “Dragon eye”.

14h00 – 14:30 We move on to Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) Beaches.

14h30 – 15h30 You are free to swim in this beautiful & clean area. Enjoy finger fruits dishes while cruising back to Calypso Cruises.

16:00 – 16:30 Return to Calypso Cruises. Enjoy the happy hours on Sundeck or relaxing in your cabins.

19 00 Dinner in the restaurant and enjoy the activities on board.

Overnight in Lan Ha Bay.

Day 3: LAN HA BAY - HANOI

06h30 Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck.

07h00 – 7h45 Have a breakfast in the restaurant.

08h00 Join a guided and get your hands on some Kayaking to explore Tra Bau area. For those who not fancy at kayaking can swim at swimming pool on sundeck or swim in the sea.

09h30 – 10h00 Return to Calypso Cruises for shower. Check out of your room.

10h00 – 11h30 An early lunch will be severed.

11h30 – 12h00 After paid the bills, a small boat will take all of us to Tuan Chau wharf.

12h00 – 12h30 Calypso cruises end at Tuan Chau wharf.
12h30 – 16h30 Transfer back to Ha Noi City and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30.

Important notes

PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICETrip cancellation due to bad weather in Halong BayThe 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.

Facilities & Service

General of Facilities

Sundeck
Restaurant
Rowing Boat
Doctor on call
Safety box at reception
Tender for sightseeing
24-hour Security
Reception

AddOn Service

Cruise Add on service
Bar
Turndown service and daily presents
Laundry service
Cabin Service (Snack Meals)

Activities on Board

Walking to villages
Sightseeing by sampan
Fishing
Tours of caves
Cooking class
Swimming
Taichi in the morning
Tours of Floating Fishing village
Kayaking
Cycling
Bamboo boat trip

Cruise Inclusions & Options

Inclusions

Accommodation on board (twin/ double basis)
Welcome drinks with warm/cold towels.
Entrance and sightseeing fees.
Onboard English speaking guide.
Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned cabins
All meals on board.
Morning Taichi class, cooking demonstration, night squid fishing, games.
Kayaking/bamboo boat activity.

Exclusions

Transfers between Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi (optional)
Spa services.
Drinks.
Gratuities.
Personal expenses.

Booking Cruise Policy

Check in on board: 12:15 PM
Check out: 12:00 PM
Peak season surcharge: Surcharge of US$30 per adult and US$25 per child for the New Year's Eve 31 December 2018
Shuttle bus: $10/person, and FOC for children less than 6 years old for round trip. Pick up and drop off point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House

Booking Policy

Cancellation Policy
- Booking for 1-5 cabins:
- More than 10 days prior to the check-in date: No cancellation charge
- Less than 10 days prior to the check-in date: 100% of total rate.
- No show: 100% of total rate.
- Booking from 6-10 cabins:
- More than 16 days prior to the check-in date: No cancellation charge
- From 16 to 11 days prior to the check-in date: 25% of total rate.
- Less than 11 days prior to the check-in date: 100% of total rate.
- No show: 100% of total rate.
- Booking from 11-16 cabins:
- More than 45 days prior to the check-in date: No cancellation charge
- From 45 to 31 days prior to the check-in date: 25% of total rate.
- From 30 to 17 days prior to the check-in date: 50% of total rate.
- From 16 to 11 days prior to the check-in date: 50% of total rate.
- Less than 11 days prior to the check-in date: 100% of total rate.
- No show: 100% of total rate.

Child Policy

Free of charge for child less than 6 years old if sharing existing bed and existing cabin with parents and sharing foods with parents, no separate foods.
Maximum one child from 6-11 years old is allowed to stay in parents' cabin and will be charged children prices.
Children from 12 years old are fully charged as adult prices.

8 Customer reviews for Calypso Cruiser

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Excellent

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" Was upgraded from Oriental Sails 1 to Calypso for our 2 Day 1 Night cruise. Transfer from...

---- TJX05 - Singapore

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Excellent

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TJX05

Singapore
5.0 - Excellent
Was upgraded from Oriental Sails 1 to Calypso for our 2 Day 1 Night cruise. Transfer from Hanoi took about 4 hours with a toilet break at a rest stop selling expensive Vietnamese handicrafts.Kent was our tour guide who did an excellent job in ensuring everything went well and tourists satisfied. Meals onboard were good. Amazing caves were amazing indeed with three ..More
Was upgraded from Oriental Sails 1 to Calypso for our 2 Day 1 Night cruise. Transfer from Hanoi took about 4 hours with a toilet break at a rest stop selling expensive Vietnamese handicrafts.

Kent was our tour guide who did an excellent job in ensuring everything went well and tourists satisfied. Meals onboard were good. Amazing caves were amazing indeed with three big chambers to explore on the first day. Cooking demonstration in the evening was interesting and we learned to make Vietnamese spring rolls which were very delicious.

Nothing much to do at night unless you like to try squid fishing or karoke singing. No TV in the room and so retire early unless you downloaded stuff on your smart phones or tablets to keep you occupy. Saw the bigger and newly beautifully renovated Oriental Sails 1 anchored nearby. Was wondering Calypso was an upgrade!

Next morning Taichi on the deck was a good warm up before breakfast and we proceeded with canoeing and after entering a cave we were ushered into a lagoon with monkeys waiting for food from tourists. Had a great time canoeing around before heading back on board for shower and lunch and then back to port. By the time we reached Hanoi, it was already 5 pm. For around USD 120, this 2 Day 1 Night cruise is worth every cents for the experience.
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Shida_Zainal
5.0 - Excellent
My wife and I were very pleased with the service of Oriental Sails' crew on board the Calypso during our 2D/1N cruise during the Christmas Eve/Christmas Day period. We couldn't have asked for more of the luxurious cabin and the special food arranged for us. Special thanks to our guide, Mr Lang, who was attentive to our needs and went out of his way to ensure we were taken care of. ..More
My wife and I were very pleased with the service of Oriental Sails' crew on board the Calypso during our 2D/1N cruise during the Christmas Eve/Christmas Day period. We couldn't have asked for more of the luxurious cabin and the special food arranged for us. Special thanks to our guide, Mr Lang, who was attentive to our needs and went out of his way to ensure we were taken care of. He made our Ha Long Bay trip a truly memorable experience!
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corradotour

Italy
5.0 - Excellent
Ebbene si, abbiamo trascorso due giorni e una notte a bordo di questa barca durante la nostra visita alla baia di halong bay e...non ci aspettavamo una sistemazione così bella. Si tratta di una barca appena rimodernata, si sente ancora l'odore di nuovo. Cabine incredibilmente spaziose e ben equipaggiate, con gusto e grande raffinatezza. Bagno splendido, con doccia a pioggia ..More
Ebbene si, abbiamo trascorso due giorni e una notte a bordo di questa barca durante la nostra visita alla baia di halong bay e...non ci aspettavamo una sistemazione così bella. Si tratta di una barca appena rimodernata, si sente ancora l'odore di nuovo. Cabine incredibilmente spaziose e ben equipaggiate, con gusto e grande raffinatezza. Bagno splendido, con doccia a pioggia che affaccia sulla baia...incantevole! Zona ristorante davvero molto accogliente, ponte scoperto perfetto per panorami mozzafiato. Servizio 5 stelle, cena, pranzo, colazione davvero indimenticabili. Lo staff poi è qualcosa che difficilmente si riuscirà a scordare. Grazie. vacanza incredibilmente perfetta sotto ogi punto di vista
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