FIRST DAY

11.30 – 12.00 Arrive at TuầnChâu Island. Check-in at Paradise Café – Complementary refreshment is served.
12.00 – 12.15 Boarding and transfer to cruise ship.
12.15 Welcome Cocktail – Cruise briefing conducted by the Cruise manager, safety instructions, check-in cabins.
Depart to Halong Bay – cruise and program commence.
12.45 – 14.15 Enjoy an Asian Buffet lunch as the vessel sails to Halong Bay passing the Fighting cocks islet (Hòn Cặp Gà), the Elephant leg islet (Đảo Chân Voi), the Castle islet (Hòn Đại Thành), the Soi Sim Island.
14.15 Arrive at Surprise grotto (Hang Sửng Sốt) – explore one of the most famous grotto in the entire Halong.

15.30 Transfer back to cruise ship – Continue cruising through the bay.

16.15 Arrive at Hang Tiên Ông and visit the Cửa Vạn Floating Village – experience the daily life of local people – possibility of kayaking (weather permitted).

17.45 Continue cruise through Halong Bay.

17.00 Enjoy the open-air cooking demonstration on the sundeck (weather permitting) and discover the secrets of the Vietnamese cuisine.

17.20 Arrive at Tùng Sâu (pearl farm) Area – swimming or kayaking, stay overnight.

18.00 – 19.00 Enjoy our open-air cocktail bar located on the sundeck.

19.00 – 21.00 Savor a delicious five course Set-dinner.

21.00 Evening Activities – enjoy Movie Night, Board Games or Beauty Spa services, relax at leisure.

21.00 – 23.00 Happy Hour and Music on the open-air sundeck bar – Enjoy ‘Buy One - Get Two Drinks’.

SECOND DAY

06.15 Tai Chi session on Sundeck, beauty spa services (until 10.00 AM).

07.00 – 09.00 International Breakfast Buffet.

07.00 Continue the cruise through Halong Bay.

07.45 Arrive at TitopIsland. Enjoy the Titop Beach or hick the view point, swimming or kayaking activities.

08.30 Continue cruise through Halong Bay.

09.30 Check-out cabins and settle bills – Luggage collection.

10.30 Arrive at Tuần Châu Island - Transfer from cruise ship – End of service.

All quotations are in US Dollars
From 1st October to 31st  December 2011

Inclusions:
Welcome cocktail
Entrance and sightseeing fees
Air-conditioned en-suite cabin
Tax and service charges
Excursions and visits entrance fee (Sung Sot Cave, Cua Van floating village, Titop Island)
All meals including 2 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfast
Onboard insurance Kayak onboard during the 2 days in addition to guides tours

Exclusions:
All airfares, transfers, hotels & visa arrangements
Beverages, SPA services
Tipping and personal expenses
All services not clearly included

Roundtrip transfers by Paradise Shuttle Bus from Hanoi to Halong
US$ 35.00 net per adult
US$ 25.00 net per child aged 2-12, free for child under 2
Depart daily at 08.00AM at the Opera house, Hanoi
If you wish to transfer by a private car, please contact us for details.

Children Policy:
*Only one child under 5 can share the cabin with parents, free of charge.
*Children aged from 6 -11 will stay at another cabin with 75% charge of adult price.
*Children from 12 years old will be charged as the same as adults.

Other Notes:
Cruise schedules are subject to change without prior notice.
Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, visa expiry date for all passengers.
Surcharge of 25% will be added for cruises on December 24 & 31 and Lunar New Year Eve.
A valid passport is required upon check-in on board. Children whose traveling documents are attached to parent’s passport must travel with the parent.
Credit cards accepted on board: Amex, Visa and MasterCard

MEALS ON BOAT

Meals in will be one of your Paradise most inspirational experiences. Created by the young and talented Chef Hoan Tran, our cuisine is resolutely seafood oriented with true respect to the fresh ingredients and seasonings given by nature.

Our menus represent a creative European and Vietnamese combination that exceeds the traditional culinary boundaries. A healthy and refined cuisine with exotic flavors features Vietnamese herbs, spices and other well-known traditional specialties.

In an atmosphere of elegant luxury, you can enjoy lavish buffets or delicious menus with the aromas of the ocean which Paradise applies as the perfect dressing to a complete dining experience.