Calypso Cruise

Calypso Cruise is one of Oriental Sails members. The 12-cabin deluxe cruise in Halong Bay was built in 2009 in traditional wooden style. It has a length of 33 meters, a width of 8 meters, and a height of 9 meters. There are two decks in this junk. The upper deck is the place of 4 cabins, bar and dining area, while the lower deck is the place of 8 cabins and kitchen. Each cabin has an area of 12.5 square meters. All cabins are furnished with twenty-first-century amenities such as comfort bedding, air-conditioner, private bath, mini bar and rustic rattan fixture. Staying in this cruise, passengers will enjoy the most stunning view of the bay, along with all comfort and tranquility during the trip.

As being one of the best deluxe cruises in Halong Bay, Calypso has a spacious restaurant which features a feast for the senses. The restaurant provides passengers with a wide range of freshly-caught and delicious seafood and many Halong specialties, along with international dishes to meet the tastes of passengers. You will have memorable experiences with fine cuisine and friendly staff. Besides, you can enjoy cool breeze and contemplate the spectacular scenes of the bay on the sundeck. It will be so amazing when sipping a refreshing cocktail and admire the limestone islets reflecting in the turquoise water, or magical sunset.

In addition, passengers will have chances to join many interesting and meaningful activities during cruise tours such as swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and discovering the local life of fishermen. Moreover, you can challenge yourself with adventurous rock climbing, or improve your culinary skills with a cooking class. Choosing Calypso Cruise Halong Bay will be a perfect choice for groups of friends, families, or special events as birthday, honeymoon, and wedding, etc.

Calypso is one of cruises in Halong Bay having the most modern deluxe cabins. Owning 12 Deluxe cabins, each Calypso cabin sizes from 12.5m2 (134.5ft2). All Calypso cabins are selectively outfitted with large fine bedding (double or twins), expansive windows from which you can be exposed to the widest views of the bay. In addition, all 12 cabins are well equipped with en-suite bathrooms and polished wooden furniture. Staying in one of these cabins, you will feel homely and relaxed during your voyage.

Amenities in cabins:

Services

Being one of the best Halong Bay cruises, Calypso Cruise provides passengers with all attentive services. Besides, the dining area can accommodate a large number of passenger with various Vietnamese seafood and international dishes. You will be served with different sorts of teas, coffees, fresh juices, mock-tails, cocktails, spirits, draught beer and wines list sourced from around the world. In addition, free-flow of soft drinks, coffee and tea after meals and excursions are provided. Moreover, the cruise offers many interesting and appealing services as follows:

Activities and Recreation

Once coming to Halong Bay, passenger cannot stand exploring the magnificent bay with many interesting things with the cruise in Halong Bay. Only by kayaking can passengers discover all corners of this bay and understand more about the local life. In addition, you have a chance to uncover the seabed by snorkeling. Otherwise, you can relax and have a lot of fun with rocking climbing or fishing. The sundeck will be an ideal place to enjoy magical sunset in Halong Bay, or enjoy fresh air with Tai Chi exercise in the morning. Those who adore private space can order drinks or food to their cabin. That will be a wonderful moment.

Like many cruises in Halong Bay, Calypso provides passengers two options of cruise tours: 2 days 1 night, and 3 days 2 nights. With these tours, you will have unforgettable memories. The cruise will take you to the most outstanding and spectacular scenes of this world wonder.

Halong Bay 2 Days 1 Night

Halong Bay 3 Days 2 Nights

Check-in/Check-out

According to the policy of the Halong cruise, the check-in time is 12:00 am and the check-out time is 11:00 am. Yet, you should present at about 11:30 am to make sure that you prepare well for the voyage.

Cancellation

All cancellations must be received in writing, sent to us via email. You do not have to pay any cancellation fee if you cancel your reservation more than 30-days before the check-in date.

- More than 30 days prior to check-in: No cancellation charge
- From 15 to 10 days prior to check-in: 25% of total rates
- From 10 to 5 days prior to check-in: 50% of total rates
- From 5 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates
- No-Show: 100% of total rates

Children and extra beds

- Children under 4 years old will be Free of charge
- One child under 12 years old is generally charged as a reduction of 50% of the tour price, if he/she is accompanied by at least two full paying adults and - stays in the same room.
- Other children policy will be consulted in details by Calypso Cruise upon request.

Cards accepted

- The full payment of the trip must be made at least 1 day before sailing, for all the members both for the single reservation and for the group reservation.
- The payment can be made either by Paypal or by credit card (American Express, Visa, and MasterCard).
- Cash payment applied for paying for the remaining balance at our offices under agreement between passengers and the cruise’s payment by credit card (Paypal) would be charged 2-4% bank fee for each transaction.

Safety

To help tourist experience the most memorable and safest cruise, Calypso Cruise is always outfitted with safety amenities and services such as leakage alarm systems, fire safety system, 24-hour security staff, regular safety inspections, etc. This cruise is also well equipped with glass hammers, fire extinguishers, automatic alarm facilities of smoke and fire.

There are adequate buoyancy aides for all passengers and crew. Cabins, passageways and public areas are free from hazards. All stairs have handrails and are free from trip hazards. First Aid kits are fully stocked and carried onboard. The accommodation areas including cabins, public areas and passageways are free from oil/fuel and other odors.

What to bring?

- Sun Glasses
- Sun Block
- Wide Brim Hat
- Insect Repellents
- Swimming Suits
- Warm Clothes (in winter)
- Original Passport
- Candy, cakes, books, notebooks, pens, pencils or other learning tools for children and elderly in the fishing village

Guide

- Shuttle Bus service: Daily departure at 8:00-8:30 am from Hanoi
- Private Car service: On request
- Distance to nearest bank or ATM: 1 km
- Distance to nearest hospital: 4 km
- Distance to Hanoi airport (Noi Bai): 160 km or 3.5 driving hours
- Distance to Hanoi City: 165 km or 3.5 driving hours

- Distance to Haiphong airport (Cat Bi): 75 km or 1.5 driving hours