Day 1: Tuan Chau - Halong Bay
12:15 – 12:30: Embark to Aphrodite Vessel. Check-in to cabin
12:45: Proceed to the dining room for general information and safety briefing (3rd deck)
13:00 – 14:30: Lunch is served in the dining room
14:45 – 16:00: Visit Sung Sot cave for hiking and exploring the stalactite and stalagmite formation with 720 steps. Rubber shoes and sandals are highly recommended.
16:15 – 17:15: Visit Soi Sim island. For hiking and swimming suit are recommended.
17:00 – 19:00: Happy Hour promotion (Buy One Get One Free) (applied for House wine, Long drinks, beers, Soft drinks and cocktails)
17:45 – 18:30: Cooking demonstration on the sundeck/dining room (optional)
19:30 – 21:00: Dinner is served in the dining room
21:00 – onward: Squid fishing at the reception or relaxing in the cabin

Day 2: Halong Bay - Tuan Chau
06:15 – 06:45: Start your day with Tai-chi class on the sundeck (optional)
06:45 – 07:30: Light breakfast is served in the dining room
07:30 – 08:30: Visit Luon cave by kayaking or Bamboo boat. For kayaking, shorts or swimming suit are recommended. (300,000VND/ per person for Kayak’s surcharge)
09:00 – 09:30: Regular check-out time (if you have any heavy luggage, leave it in front of your cabins and settle your bills at the reception counter 1st deck)
09:30 – onwards: Full breakfast is served while the cruise goes back to the main port
10:45 – 11:00: Disembark Aphrodite Vessel. End of your trip with Aphrodite Cruise.

INCLUDED:

• Welcome drink
• Cruise itinerary and program
• Entrance and sightseeing fees
• In-house English-speaking tour guide
• Luxurious cabins and suites with A/C and en-suite bathrooms
• Luxury Vietnamese and international lunch and dinner (Set Menu)
• Vietnamese and international breakfast
• Tai Chi session
• Conference equipment (Charter only)
• Insurance, taxes and service charges.

EXCLUDED:

• Airfares, car transfers and hotels
• Kayaking
• Visa arrangements
• Massage services (please see massage menu in cabin)
• Beverages, tips and personal expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned above

NOTE:

• The itinerary might be changed subject to change due to weather or tide condition with our prior notice
• Cruise schedule subject to change upon weather and operation conditions.
• Promotion might apply, inclusions and exclusions might change – you will be informed of changes upon booking.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Sun block
• Camera + Film
• Insect repellent
• Original passport
• Hat
• Swimming suite
• Sun glasses

Information

• Check-in: 12:00 - 12:30 PM
• Check-out: 09:00 - 09:45 AM
• Shuttle bus: Pick up/Drop off from/to hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
• Estimated time return Hanoi: 4:30 PM
• Guide: English guide on board

Cancellation policy

• More than 32 days prior to the cruise date: No charge 
• 10 to 32 days prior to the cruise date: 30% of the total rate.
• 9 to 31 prior to the cruise date: 50 % of the total rate.
• No refunds for cancellations 8 days before the journey.
• No show: 100%

Surcharges

• Surcharge US$45 per guest on Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Year Eve (December 31)