Calypso Cruiser
Cruises level: Deluxe Halong Cruises Cruise Build: 2018 No of cabins: 20 cabins
Great for: Single, Family with kids, Family with teens, Group of friends, Old couple, Young couple
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Calypso Cruiser 2 days
Highlight
Day 1: HANOI - HAI PHONG - HALONG BAY
9:00 – 9:30: You are picked up from your hotels in Hanoi for 2.5 hour driving on 5B highway to the Got Harbor in Hai Phong Province for the cruise.
12:00 – 12:30: Tender will transfer you to embark Calypso Cruises. You will be served with a welcome drink and a towel.
Followed by our cruise briefing where you will also be given safety instructions before checking into your cabins. While the cruise sailing, you enjoy a bon-appetite lunch and being impressed by the beauty of hundreds of karst islands on your way passing Halong Bay to Lan Ha Bay.
15:00: Visit Light and Dark Water Cave, where you can do kayaking or bamboo boat rowed by local people.
17:30: Return to Calypso Cruises. It’s time to admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and enjoy happy hour (buy 2, get 1 more free).
You take part in cooking demonstration to learn our Vietnamese cuisine.
Take part in cooking demonstration by our chef to learn about Vietnamese cuisine.
19:00: A great dinner awaits you.
20:30: Your free time to enjoy the landscapes of the Bay on the top deck, sing karaoke, enjoy ordered drinks from the bar, try your luck at squid fishing or just relax in your cabins, etc.
Overnight on board.
Day 2: LAN HA BAY - HAI PHONG - HANOI
06:30: Wake up early to enjoy the dawn and start a perfect new day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
7:00 – 7:45: Have a light breakfast in the restaurant.
8:00: Then you take a bus route for about 20 minutes on Cat Ba Island from Gia Luan Pier to visit Army Hospital Cave, a special place to save the significant Vietnamese history during the resistance war. During the travel, you will be immersed in the wild fresh natural scenery of Cat Ba National Park.
10:00:Back to Calypso Cruises. Check out your cabin.You have lunch while the Calypso Cruise back to the harbor
12:00: Disembark the boat and return to port.
14:30 – 15:00: Arrive at Hanoi. End of the trip.
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 - HAI PHONG - HALONG BAY
9:00 – 9:30: You are picked up at your hotel for the 2.5 hour drive to Haiphong on the highway, the 4th biggest city in Vietnam, where you will start the cruise.
12:00 – 12:30: Tender will transfer you to embark Calypso Cruises. You will be served with a welcome drink and a towel. Followed by our cruise briefing where you will also be given safety instructions before checking into your cabins. While the cruise sailing, you enjoy a bon-appetite lunch and being impressed by the beauty of hundreds of karst islands on your way passing Halong Bay to Lan Ha Bay.
15:00: Visit Light and Dark Water Cave, where you can do kayaking or bamboo boat rowed by local people.
17:30: Return to Calypso Cruise. It’s time to admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and enjoy happy hour (buy 2, get 1 more free).
You take part in cooking demonstration to learn our Vietnamese cuisine.
19:00: A great dinner awaits you.
20:30 – 22:00: Your free time to enjoy the landscapes of the Bay on the top deck, sing karaoke, enjoy ordered drinks from the bar, try your luck at squid fishing or just relax in your cabins, etc.
Overnight on board.
Day 2: LAN HA BAY - CAT BA ISLAND
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.
6:30: Wake up early to enjoy the dawn and start a perfect new day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
7:00 – 8:30: Have a light breakfast in the restaurant.
8:30: You get picked up by a small day boat and cruise through Lan Ha Bay before disembarking at Viet Hai dock..
9:30: Go cycling a short trip of 5km to Viet Hai – a small village in the midst of the jungle, surrounded by the high mountain range of Cat Ba National Park. The area has become popular with foreign tourists, without attracting the mass tourism.
11:00 : Return by bicycle to the dock and board our dayboat again to sail further to the other side of Lan Ha Bay.
12:00 : Arrival at Van Boi area. The day boat anchors for a peaceful lunch.
13:00-15:40: Kayaking around Van Boi area. Then we move on to Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) Beach. You are free to swim in this beautiful & clean area.
16:00: Return to Calypso Cruise. Enjoy the happy hours on Sundeck or relaxing in your cabins.
19:00: Dinner in the Dining Hall and enjoy the activities on board.
Overnight on board.
Day 3: CAT BA - HAI PHONG - HANOI
06:30: Wake up early to enjoy the dawn and start a perfect new day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
7:00 – 8:30:Have a light breakfast in the restaurant.
8:00: Then you take a bus route for about 20 minutes on Cat Ba Island from Gia Luan Pier to visit Army Hospital Cave, a special place to save the significant Vietnamese history during the resistance war. During the travel, you will be immersed in the wild fresh natural scenery of Cat Ba National Park.
10:00: Back to Calypso Cruise. Check out your cabin. You have lunch while the Calypso Cruise back to the harbor.
12:00: Disembark Calypso Cruise and return to Hanoi.
14:30 – 15:00: Arrive at Hanoi. End of the trip
Important notes
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.
- Visit Army Hospital Cave.
Exclusions
- Transfer (sharing/private) Hanoi – Got Harbor – Hanoi.
- Spa services.
- Drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Personal expenses.
- Entrance fees, taxes and service charge.
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
Excellent
Based on 8 reviews
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5.0 - Excellent
The Calypso Cruiser is so comfortable and luxurious.
The food is 5 star without a doubt.
Staff were super friendly and able to help in any way possible.
Beds were super comfy.
Activities and facilities on the cruise were A1.
We only had one night - wished we had more time.

5.0 - Excellent
We had a great time on the Calypso. The food was outstanding highlighted with magic French fries that had a tint of coconut, succulent fried shrimp, and fish cakes. The guide, Thaam, was very friendly and responsive to all our needs. Recommended for all as this was a great value.

5.0 - Excellent
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