Indochina sails is one of the most beautiful traditional cruise in Halong bay. We will bring to you a comfortable stay like your home with stunning cabin, superb foods, friendly and great fun crew. You also have chance to join a lots of exciting activities: Kayaking, swimming, visiting fishing villages, squid fishing, cooking class...
WELCOME TO HALONG INDOCHINA SAILS TEAM
All of Indochina Sails’ boats are built to the highest standards and designed to incorporate traditional style and modern facilities. They are built entirely of aged wood, providing a rich and warn ambience
Cabins feature the beautiful and durable “Huong timber”, which is very good for the health. Each boat has luxury cabins on the second floor and senior cabins on the first floor, all with well-appointed amenities including luxurious bed linen, in-house telephone, and separate bathrooms with a massage shower, a mini fridge, air-conditioning, and wardrobe.
With the aim of serving tourists better, Indochina Sails in Halong bay was set up as an independent branch to operate a fleet of luxury cruise vessels. It has introduced four boats: One Indochina Sails 14 cabins, Two Indochina Sails with 15 cabins and the biggest one is 23 cabins. The cabin categories are: Superior, Deluxe, Suite, President Suite with Double and Twin beds available.
Specifications |
Indochina Sails 14 cabins |
Indochina Sails 15 cabins |
Indochina Sails 23 cabins |
Operated since |
April 2007 |
November 2008 |
November 2010 |
Length |
40 m |
44 m |
53 m |
Width |
8.5 m |
9 m |
9,5 m |
Height |
19 m |
20 m |
23 m |
Depth |
2.5 m |
2.5 m |
2,4 m |
Dining Room |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Bar/ Sundeck |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Massage cabin |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
Accommodation |
Indochina Sails 14 cabins |
Indochina Sails 15 cabins |
Indochina Sails 23 cabins |
Total cabins |
14 |
15 |
23 |
Superior Twin |
8 (14 m²) |
8 (15 m²) |
13 (16 m²) |
Superior Double |
2 (14 m²) |
3 (15 m²) |
NA |
Deluxe Twin |
4 (15 m²) |
1 (17 m²) |
4 (18 m²) |
Deluxe Double |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Suite Double |
N/A |
2(19 m²) |
N/A |
Suite Twin |
N/A |
1(19 m²) |
4(29 m²) |
Pre Suite Double |
N/A |
N/A |
2 (24 m²) |
Facilities and Services |
Indochina Sails 14 cabins |
Indochina Sails 15 cabins |
Indochina Sails 23 cabins |
High-quality wooden décor |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Individually controlled air-condition |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
En-suite luxury bathroom |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Massage Shower |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Jacuzzi |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Deluxe Toilet Amenities and Towels |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
International-standard cabin & suite design |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Hairdryer, Bathrobe and Slippers |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
High-quality white bed linen |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Fresh flower |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
In-house Telephone |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Mini Bar and Safe |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Complimentary Drinking Water |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Beauty Services and Massage |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Cabin Service (Snack Meals) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Safety Equipment and Life Vests |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
ACCOMODATION
INDOCHINA SAILS SUPERIOR
International-standard cabin design with rich wooden interior, comfortable bedding with luxuriant linens and marble ensuite bathroom. Available as Twin or Double, size 14 m2.
INDOCHINA SAILS DELUXE
International-standard cabin design with rich wooden interior, comfortable bedding with luxuriant linens and marble ensuite bathroom. In addition to larger size, Deluxe cabins offer Second Deck location and enhanced bathroom facilities with Massage and Rainfall Showers. Available as Twin or Double, size 15 m2
INDOCHINA SAILS SUITE
International-standard cabin design with rich wooden interior, comfortable bedding with luxuriant linens and marble ensuite bathroom.
In addition to larger size, Suite cabins offer Second Deck location, French Windows leading to an exterior standing balcony and enahanced bathroom facilities with Massage and Rainfall Showers and separate Tub/Jacuzzi. Available as Double only, size 19 m2.
INDOCHINA SAILS PRE SUITE
International-standard cabin design with rich wooden interior, comfortable bedding with luxuriant linens and marble ensuite bathroom. In addition to larger size, Suite cabins offer Second Deck location, French Windows leading to an exterior standing balcony and enahanced bathroom facilities with Massage and Rainfall Showers and separate Tub/Jacuzzi. Available as Double only, size 24 m2.
Facilities:
Restaurant
A pleasant ambiance, attentive staff and great views make our restaurant the perfect place to sample the exotic delights of Vietnamese cuisine. Guests can look forward to lavish international breakfast buffets, casual, sit-down lunches of Vietnamese dishes, and formal dinners with delectable fusion cuisine. All dishes are prepared to please both the eye and the palate. Special BBQ dinners are served on the Sundeck on weekends, or upon a group’s request.
Life on board
Measuring 40 meters long and 8,5 meters wide, our custom-built wooden junk features three decks, all outfitted with elegant Asian inspired decor. The lower deck is devoted to Passenger Cabins, with sleeping space for 30 people. The Reception, Restaurant, the Indochina Sails Bar, Gift Shop and Library are all located on the main deck. On the top deck passengers will find the Sunset Bar and a spacious lounge area, perfect for our morning Tai Chi classes, weekend BBQs and sunset cocktails. Guests are welcome to make use of our binoculars, snorkeling equipment, and top-of-the-line Canadian made Seaward kayaks.
HALONG INDOCHINA SAILS 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT TOUR
DAY 01: HALONG INDOCHINA SAILS TOURS: Visit Halong bay - fishing village (L/D)
12.30: Boarding our boat at Tuan Chau Marina habour – enjoy welcome drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions. Start Halong bay cruise & package tours.
13.15 – 14.00: Passengers enjoy the deluxe Vietnamese Set Menu Lunch.
Massage service available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager.
14.00 – 16.30: We cruise through Halong Bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet area including Dinh Huong islet (Incense Burner), Dog rock, Kissing chicken rock (Fighting Cock), Finger islet.
16.30: Arrive at the Van Gia Fishing Village. This is one of the largest fishing villages on the Bay. Guests can choose between kayaking through the village or visiting on small bamboo boats (sampans) rowed by the villagers. For those who wish to go by kayak the kayaking option is $10.00 per person (unless pre-booked). Kayakers will depart from the boat in two-seater, self-rowed kayaks and kayak to and through the village and back to the boat. A kayaking tour guide will lead the way.
18.00: Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to Luon Bo area, to anchor for overnight.
18.00 – 18.30: We organize the Fruit and Vegetable carving lesson led by our Head Chef. During the lesson, the chef will conduct Fruit and Vegetable carving showing the guests how we decorate and make some traditional Vietnamese food.
18.00 -19.00: First of two Happy Hours! Buy one drink-get one free (wine by the bottle excluded).
19.30: Dinner is served to the guests.
20.45: Evening activities include: Happy Hour! Board games like cards or Parcheesi are available, as well as massage service (massage service is available throughout the cruise). Also, everyone can try their luck at squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew.
21.00 – 22.00: Second Happy Hour! Buy one drink-get one free (wine by the bottle excluded).
23.00: End of Program for Day One.
DAY 02: HALONG INDOCHINA SAILS TOUR: Visit titop island & back to habour (Brunch)
06.45: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.00: Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes).
07.45 – 9.00: Transfer by tender to the Titop Island. About one hour is spent on the island allowing time for a climb up the steps to the peak for a breathtaking 360 degree view of the Bay (there is also an expansive viewing deck half way up). After the climb there is time left to relax on the beach and have a swim.
Around 9.00: Back to indochina sails boat, you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Depart for Halong habour.
09.30 Enjoy full breakfast Set Menu or Buffet in the Indochina sails dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the Halong bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11.00 Arrive at Habour. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation. The Halong package tour will be finished.
Please note that times are approximate and may vary. Itinerary may change when necessary
HALONG INDOCHINA SAILS 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS TOUR
DAY 01: HALONG INDOCHINA SAILS TOURS: Visit Halong bay - fishing village (L/D)
12.30: Boarding our boat at Tuan Chau Marina habour – enjoy welcome drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions. Start Halong bay cruise & package tours.
13.15 – 14.00: Passengers enjoy the deluxe Vietnamese Set Menu Lunch.
Massage service available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager.
14.00 – 16.30: We cruise through Halong Bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet area including Dinh Huong islet (Incense Burner), Dog rock, Kissing chicken rock (Fighting Cock), Finger islet.
16.30: Arrive at the Van Gia Fishing Village. This is one of the largest fishing villages on the Bay. Guests can choose between kayaking through the village or visiting on small bamboo boats (sampans) rowed by the villagers. For those who wish to go by kayak the kayaking option is $10.00 per person (unless pre-booked). Kayakers will depart from the boat in two-seater, self-rowed kayaks and kayak to and through the village and back to the boat. A kayaking tour guide will lead the way.
18.00: Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to Luon Bo area, to anchor for overnight.
18.00 – 18.30: We organize the Fruit and Vegetable carving lesson led by our Head Chef. During the lesson, the chef will conduct Fruit and Vegetable carving showing the guests how we decorate and make some traditional Vietnamese food.
18.00 -19.00: First of two Happy Hours! Buy one drink-get one free (wine by the bottle excluded).
19.30: Dinner is served to the guests.
20.45: Evening activities include: Happy Hour! Board games like cards or Parcheesi are available, as well as massage service (massage service is available throughout the cruise). Also, everyone can try their luck at squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew.
21.00 – 22.00: Second Happy Hour! Buy one drink-get one free (wine by the bottle excluded).
23.00: End of Program for Day One.
DAY 02: HALONG INDOCHINA SAILS TOUR: Visit Cave - Kayaking & Swimming (B/L/D)
07.45: Enjoy Breakfast served in the dining room.
08.30 – 16.00: Guests are transferred to the Indochina Sails Day Boat, a spacious and comfortable wooden junk with lounge, dining room and a sundeck with lounging furniture. This is daytime activities including cruising to less trafficked areas of the Bay, visiting Surprise Cave and kayaking around Bat Cave area (the itinerary could be revised flexibly base on the weather condition). Lunch is served on board mid-day. After lunch, the crew will take you to visit the Pearl Farm in the afternoon.
16.00: Return by tender to the Indochina Sails boat. Rejoin the cruise and relax onboard as we sail to the overnight anchorage.
DAY 03: HALONG INDOCHINA SAILS TOUR: Visit titop island & back to habour (Brunch)
06.45: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.00: Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes).
07.45 – 9.00: Transfer by tender to the Titop Island. About one hour is spent on the island allowing time for a climb up the steps to the peak for a breathtaking 360 degree view of the Bay (there is also an expansive viewing deck half way up). After the climb there is time left to relax on the beach and have a swim.
Around 9.00: Back to indochina sails boat, you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Depart for Halong habour.
09.30 Enjoy full breakfast Set Menu or Buffet in the Indochina sails dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the Halong bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11.00 Arrive at Habour. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation. The Halong package tour will be finished.
Please note that times are approximate and may vary. Itinerary may change when necessary
PACKAGE PRICE: IN USD PER PERSON
Cabin | 2 days package price | ||
Single | Double | Child 5-12 Y.O | |
Indochina sails Superior | 275 | 160 | 98 |
Indochina sails Deluxe | 320 | 190 | 98 |
Indochina sails Suites | 365 | 210 | 98 |
Indochina sails President suites | 495 | 250 | 98 |
3 days package price | |||
Indochina sails Superior | 538 | 320 | 152 |
Indochina sails Deluxe | 558 | 380 | 152 |
Indochina sails Suites | 618 | 420 | 152 |
Indochina sails President suites | 738 | 500 | 152 |
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