Golden Cruise 9999 is one of the best luxury cruises in Halong Bay. The cruise was newly started operating in the middle year of 2013 with the weight of 2500 tons, the length of 72m, the height of 9.5m, and the width of 12m. The architecture of Golden Cruise is inspired from traditional Halong Bay junks. With advanced facilities and accommodation and excellent services, Golden Cruise will bring tourists an experience of a world-class luxury hotel and enchanting charm of a boutique hotel.
Being known as one of five-star cruises of Halong Luxury Cruise Lines JSC along with other well-known and world-class cruises such as Bhaya Classic, Au Co, Paradise Luxury, Huong Hai Sealife, etc, Golden Cruise is proud to be one of the best cruises in Halong Bay offering the unique needs of discerning travelers. Always striving to improve upon services, Golden Cruise 9999 takes attention to every details and care about client's individual needs.
Besides, exceptional services, Golden Cruise 9999 has outstanding facilities which make it differentiate other cruises in Halong such as elevator (convenient for people with disabilities), industrial kitchen system (without gas), water heating system without electricity, 3D movie theater. In addition, the cruise is also equipped with fitness center, Jacuzzi, massage room with traditional herbs, fire alarm system, life jackets & lifebuoy, large bedrooms with balcony (except for 4 triple rooms in the first floor), projector and sound system for meetings (if pre-booked). Travelling in Halong Bay with Golden Cruise, tourists will be promised to experience the most exceptional cruise ever.
Halong Golden Cruise 9999 has 48 luxury and modern cabins equipped with wooden furniture, luxury amenities, and European standards. In details, there are 40 luxury rooms (16m 2 without 4m2 balcony) including 20 luxurious double and 20 luxurious twin, 2 suite rooms on the second floor (43m2 without 22m2 balcony), 2 suite rooms on the third floor (32m2 without 22m2 balcony), and 4 triple rooms (17m2). Each of these room features with below modern facilities:
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Services
Being known as one of the best luxurious cruises in Halong Bay, Golden Cruise 999 provides services such as:
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Activities and recreation
With regard to activities and program when cruising with Golden Cruise 9999 in Halong, tourists can attend in a variety of activities such as cooking classes, spa & massage, fishing, swimming, kayaking, and Tai Chi. For more information, take a look at itinerary to see different programs in different itinerary with Golden Cruise.
Around 12.15 - 12.30 at noon, tourists will get on to the Cruise, have a welcome drink, and receive safety instructions. Approximately at 1.00 pm, a gourmet Asian lunch will be served at Golden Palace Restaurant. In this first day, tourists can admire the breathtaking beauty of many famous islets of Halong such as Dinh Huong, Cho Da, Ga Choi, and other beautiful seascapes like Luon Cave, Ho Dong Tien. At these places, tourists can go swimming, kayaking, climbing, rowing bamboo boat, and so on. After enjoying cooking demonstration on the sundeck, about 7.30 to 9.00 pm, tourists will be served a western dinner at Golden Palace. Then, they can freely do personal activities such as trying spa services, watching movie, drinking on the sundeck, etc.
In the second day, early birds can join in Tai Chi class or Gym on the sundeck and have a coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries in the dining room. After having a breakfast at Golden Palace, Golden Cruise will bring passengers to explore Surprise Cave. At the Cave, tourists will participate in exciting activity in which they will walk up about 150 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave about 45 minutes. Later on, walking down from the Cave, tourists will be transferred back to Golden Cruise. About 11.00 am, tourists will disembark and have a lunch at Cua Vang restaurant on land at Tuan Chau Island.
The activities in the first day of 3 days - 2 nights itinerary is quite similar to the same day of 2 days - 1 night. Around 12.15 - 12.30 at noon, tourists will get on to the Cruise, have a welcome drink, and receive safety instructions. Approximately at 1.00 pm, a gourmet Asian lunch will be served at Golden Palace Restaurant. In this first day, tourists can admire the breathtaking beauty of many famous islets of Halong such as Dinh Huong, Cho Da, Ga Choi, and other beautiful seascapes like Luon Cave, Ho Dong Tien. At these places, tourists can go swimming, kayaking, climbing, rowing bamboo boat, and so on. After enjoying cooking demonstration on the sundeck, about 7.30 to 9.00 pm, tourists will be served a western dinner at Golden Palace. Then, they can freely do personal activities such as trying spa services, watching movie, drinking on the sundeck, etc.
In the second day, after practicing Tai Chi or Gym and having a breakfast, Halong Golden Cruise will bring tourists to discover further and remote areas of Halong such as Horse Saddle Island, Fairy Lake, Drum Cave, Virgin Cave, Cua Van Fishing Village, Bright and Dark Cave, and Soi Sim Island.
In the last day of the itinerary, improving the health with Tai Chi class or Gym, then passengers will have a breakfast as well. After visiting Luon Cave by bamboo boat or kayaking, around at 9.30, tourists will check out the vessel.
With regard to the price, depending on which itinerary and which types of room tourists choose, the price will be different. For your reference only, the price is from US$200/pax.
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Welcome Drink |
Beverages, Tips |
Cruise Itinerary and Program |
Government taxes |
Entrance and Sightseeing Fees |
Personal expenses |
All Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner, BR= Brunch) |
Air Ticket, transportation & hotel |
Kayaking |
Visa fee |
Cooking Show |
Kayak rental |
Tai Chi Session |
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Check-in/Check-out
Normally, tourists will check in at 12.30 (noon) and check out at 11.00 am. However, due to weather condition or other undesirable elements, the schedule may be changed. Hence, it is better for tourists o ask for detailed information when booking.
Cancellation
All cancellation is required to inform in writing and send to Golden Cruise's email address. Cancellation will be charged as follow:
More than 17 days before trip departure |
No cancellation charge |
7 - 14 days prior to arrival |
50% total charge |
Within 1 - 6 days before arrival |
100% first night charge |
Children and extra beds
Maximum one child under 4 years old can freely share cabin with parents. Children aged from 4 - 11 occupying a separate cabin will be charged 75% of adult price. And for those older than 12 will be cost like adult's rate.
Cards accepted
Golden Cruise 9999 accepts different kinds of payments involving banks transfer (wire transfer), payment by credit card with authorization letter, payment by Paypal/Onepay, and payment by cash, credit cards like MasterCards, Visa, Dinner Club, or American Express (applied if tourists are in Vietnam).
How safe is your boat?
Golden Cruise 9999 Halong Bay was constructed by the Industrial Ship Designing Institute and inspected by the local Maritime Registration Authority annually and certified accordingly. Vietnamese Marine Authorities has recognized all materials and equipments used in the construction of the vessel. The cruise is well equipped with professional marine safety equipment such as VHF Radio, GPS Ploiting, two-way radios, water ingress alarm system, anti-sinking pump system, fire alarm system and fire extinguishers. Golden Cruise vessel is operated under professional daily technical supervision and ongoing maintenance schedules. In addition, all member of crew in Golden Cruise is well trained and have to take part in regularly training. All of them are trained for SOLAS (Safety of Life and Sea) and dealing with urgent emergencies.
What should I need to bring onboard?
For your own convenience, you should bring some necessary things along with you such as original passports, swim suite, sun glasses, hat, camera, insect repellent, suitable footwear for adventurous activities in Halong (climbing, kayaking, and biking).
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