Oriental Sails is an elegant cruise sailing down to the less crowed and beautiful Bai Tu Long Bay. Oriental Sails presents two cruises with 8 and 18 deluxe cabins, which are all designed with luxury interior, full amenities and equipped with high quality services.

ORIENTAL SAILS I
Built in 2009 and newly renovated in 2014 in ancient Vietnamese style, Oriental Sails features 18 deluxe cabins of traditional style combined with modern facilities and comfort. The junk boasts rattan & wooden furnishings, a multitude of windows for amazing views from the inside, and a panoramic sundeck allowing different activities with the beauty of Halong Bay as a backdrop.

+ Cabins: 18 (09 Twin convertible to double and 09 Double)
+ Average cabin size: 14.5m2

ORIENTAL SAILS II
Inspired by traditional Vietnamese style, Oriental Sails II (8 cabins) features Vietnamese charm combined with modern facilities and high quality service. The junk boat offers rattan & wooden furnishings, cozy cabins & restaurant, wide windows for stunning panoramic views of Halong Bay, and relaxing spacious top deck allowing endless joy & leisure.

+ Cabins: 8 (03 Twin convertible to double, 04 Double, and 01 Triple)
+ Average cabin size: 11.6m2

ORIENTAL SAILS CABIN AMMENITIES
+ Individually controlled Air-Conditioning
+ Wardrobe
+ Hot and cold shower
+ Complimentary bottled water (02 bottles per cabin per night)
+ Toilet slippers
+ Toiletries
+ Fire extinguisher

ORIENTAL SAILS DINING
The Oriental Sails’ restaurant offers freshly caught delicious local seafood and other specialties. The restaurant setting, friendly staff, calm water, X-breeze and stunning view of thousands of islets around all attend to serve you a terrific dining experience.
+ Cuisine Vietnamese Seafood & Various International Dishes
+ Breakfast 07:00 – 8:00 daily
+ Lunch 13:00 – 14:00 daily
+ Dinner 19:00 – 20:00 daily
+ Seating capacity 32 passengers

ORIENTAL SAILS RELAXATION
There is probably no better place than Halong Bay to de-stress and re-energize, thus Oriental Sails’ facilities and services are to bring you utmost relaxation.
The sundeck offers great space and atmosphere to enjoy sunbathing, to snap great pictures of Halong Bay, to sip a refreshing cocktail while gazing at the rock formations reflected in the emerald water of the bay, or just simply lazing as the sun start to set.

ORIENTAL SAILS ACTIVITIES
A wide range of activities are planned during your cruising with Oriental Sails. Exploring the stunning in-mountain caves, kayaking through peaceful lagoons, welcoming fresh dawn on the bay with healthy Taichi exercise, swimming in the middle of nowhere in the warm fresh waters, cooking demonstration, snapping photos of a lifetime, sunbathing on a pampered deck.

All contribute to make your visit a truly memorable one.

How do guests rate for the Oriental Sails Cruise?

Cruise quality was rated: 8.5
Food/Drink was rated: 8.9
Cabin quality was rated: 8.3
Staff quality was rated: 9
Activity was rated: 8
Value for money: 8

2 DAY ORIENTAL SAILS CRUISE BAI TU LONG BAY ITINERARY

Destination: Bai Tu Long Bay - Vung Vieng Village - Cong Do area - Thien Canh Son

ORIENTAL SAILS LAST MINUTE DEAL: Only 110 USD/person based on half twin - Limited time offers.

DAY 1: HANOI - BAI TU LONG BAY - ORIENTAL SAILS CRUISE (L, D)

Meals included: Lunch, Dinner I Accommodation: Oriental Sails Cruise

08:00 – 08:30 Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and start 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong International Cruise Port, check in Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall – The OS Lounge.

12:15 – 12:45 Embark on Oriental Sails by transfer boat. Listen to cruise briefing and receive room key.

13:00 – 15:30 Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruises further along the limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay, heading to Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen.

– Option 1: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip around Vung Vieng Fishing Village

– Option 2: Take kayak and go kayaking by yourself with help and instruction of tour guide around the Village.

17:30 – 18:00 Return to Oriental Sails and have bath then relax as the sun starts to set. Enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck while cooking demonstration is organizing.

19:00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00.

Overnight on board at Cong Do Area.

DAY 2: BAI TU LONG – HANOI (B, L)

Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch I Accommodation: N/A

06:30 – 07:00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.

07:00 – 09:00 Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Thien Canh Son Cave. Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the medium size and less visited cave in Bai Tu Long Bay.

09:30 Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.

09:30 – 11:00 Head back to the Harbor. Have early lunch on board. Disembark Oriental Sails at around 12h00.

12:00 – 16:30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at your hotel around 16h30.

Important Notes:

- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
- In case of unpredictable bad conditions of weather in Halong Bay, please kindly understand that the cancellation will be made ONLY by the Management Board of Halong Bay and normally the announcement will be informed in short notice.

3 DAY ORIENTAL SAILS CRUISE BAI TU LONG BAY ITINERARY

Destination: Bai Tu Long Bay - Vung Vieng Village - Cong Do area - Tra San, Vung Ha Island - Thien Canh Son

ORIENTAL SAILS LAST MINUTE DEAL: Only 202 USD/person based on half twin - Limited time offers.

DAY 1: HANOI - BAI TU LONG BAY - ORIENTAL SAILS CRUISE (L, D)

Meals included: Lunch, Dinner I Accommodation: Oriental Sails Cruise

08:00 – 08:30 Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Hon Gai Tourist Wharf, check in Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall – The OS Lounge.

12:15 – 12:45 Embark on Oriental Sails by transfer boat. Listen to cruise briefing and receive room key.

13:00 – 15:30 Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruises further along the limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay, heading to Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen.

– Option 1: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip around Vung Vieng Fishing Village

– Option 2: Take kayak and go kayaking by yourself with help and instruction of tour guide around the Village.

17:30 – 18:00 Return to Oriental Sails and have bath then relax as the sun starts to set. Enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck while cooking demonstration is organizing.

19:00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00.

Overnight on board at Cong Do Area.

DAY 2: BAI TU LONG BAY (B, L, D)

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner I Accommodation: Oriental Sails Cruise

06:30 – 07:00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck. Enjoy a cup of coffee or refresh yourselves in Bai Tu Long majestic Bay.

07:00 – 08:00 Have breakfast in the restaurant.

08:30 – 15:30 Discover Bai Tu Long bay by one-day itinerary on our professional day boat.

– Cruise toward Tra San, Vung Ha Island where tourists can go kayaking, and catching beautiful sights and enjoy the wild, bewitching nature with many limestone islands, lovely small beaches.

– Have lunch on our day boat at Vung Ha area.

15:30 – 17:30 Transfer back to Oriental Sails Cruise. Have dinner and night activities on board.

Over second night on board at Cong Do area.

DAY 3: BAI TU LONG – HANOI (B, L)

Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch I Accommodation: N/A

06:30 – 07:00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.

07:00 – 09:00 Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Thien Canh Son Cave

– Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the medium size and less visited cave in Bai Tu Long Bay

09:30 Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.

09:30 – 11:00 Head back to the Harbor. Have early lunch on board.

– Disembark Oriental Sails at around 12h00.

12:00 – 16:30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30

Important Notes:

- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
- In case of unpredictable bad conditions of weather in Halong Bay, please kindly understand that the cancellation will be made ONLY by the Management Board of Halong Bay and normally the announcement will be informed in short notice.

TOUR PRICES:

- Prices are in US dollars and per person based on half twin.
- Single supplement surcharges are applied for solo travelers who occupy a single cabin (twin/ double bedded cabin for single use).

Itinerary	Price per person on twin basis	Single Supplement Surcharge	Child (5-11 years old)
2 Days 1 Night	120 USD	50 USD	95 USD
3 Days 2 Night	220 USD	82 USD	165 USD

PRICE INCLUDES:

– Shuttle bus Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi (hotel pick-up & drop-off within Hanoi Old Quarter only).
– Waiting room at Hon Gai Tourist Wharf.
– Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner): 2 lunches + 1 dinner + 1 breakfast for 2 day 1 night tour or 3 lunches + 2 dinners + 2 breakfasts for 3 day 2 night tour.
– Accommodation on board (twin/ double basis).
– English speaking tour guide.
– Tai Chi exercise.
– Internet on boat (Table computer with 3G connection).
– Entrance fees.
– Kayaking, Happy Hour, Cooking demonstration.
– Welcome drink, fresh fruit.
– Complimentary: a bottle water/ person in bus and in room.

PRICE EXCLUDES:
– Personal medical and travel insurance.
– Drinks.
– Barbecue on beach
– Tips and gratuities for crew and driver.
– Daily expenses and laundry.
– Surcharge for Christmas and New Year or Holiday seasons: 30 USD/ adult, 25 USD/ child (5-11 years old).
– Single supplement surcharge for solo travelers who occupy a single cabin (twin/ double bedded cabin for single use).

CHILDREN POLICY

– Free of charge for maximum 01 child less than 05 years old, sharing parents’ room and utilizing existing bedding or baby cot are upon request.
– Above charges are applied for child of 5 to 11 years old sharing parents’ room and utilizing existing bedding, limiting to one child per booking only.
– Two children under 11 years old sharing parents’ room or occupy a private room will be charged 75% adult's rate.
– Ages of children are counted based on year of birth.

*** Opposite rooms, side-by-side rooms, extra mattresses (maximum 01 mattress/ 01 room) are available on request.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

– Single travelers will be required to pay surcharge for single supplement.
– A valid passport is required upon check-in on board. Children whose traveling documents are attached to parent’s passport must travel with the parents.
– What to bring: Original passport, swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent, credit card or cash.
– Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
– Passenger’s passport is required to bring along the trip for overnight registration.
– Passenger’s personal information is required to send to reservation before departure.
– The above cruise itinerary is subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions without prior notice.
– Promotion might be applied, inclusions and exclusions might be changed – you will be informed of changes upon booking.
– For safety reasons, these below passengers are not highly recommended to do overnight cruise in Halong Bay:

+ Person with disability: physical or sensoryPerson who has symptoms of hallucinations, sleepwalking, fear of being enclosed, epilepsy…
+ Person who is older than 80.
+ Person who is overweight (>120kg).

Cancellation due to bad weather:

If the cancellation be announced by the Management Board of Halong Bay, depend on the timing of the cancellation, following policies will be applied:

– Before departure from Hanoi to Halong Bay (none of the services has been used): 100% refund.
– During the trip (some services have been used: transfer, lunch, day trip, hotel in Halong, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
– The trip be cut down from 2 nights to 1 night, tourists will be charged a 2 days/1 night trip, plus other used services, the rest will be refunded.
– The final cost will be confirmed by your consultant via email. In all cases, please contact us directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you with all of our best!