Indochina Junks is a prestigious company in Halong, which has focused on developing small luxury boats to bring tourists to remote and less crowded area in Halong Bay. In 2008, Indochina Junks was selected as one of five companies providing the best quality of service in Halong by its customers. Nowadays, this company has operated different types of junks offering different cruises in Halong Bay including Princess Junks, Prince Junks, Red Dragon Junk, Dragon’s Pearl Junk, and Dragon Legend Cruise.
Currently, Indochina Junks has ran 2 Red Dragon cruises numbered Red Dragon 1 (launched in April 2008) and Red Dragon 2 (launched September 2008). Being larger than Prince Junks and Princess Junks, these 2 Red Dragon have the length of 25 meters and the width of 6 meters. Getting on Red Dragon Cruise, tourists will be welcomed by warm attitude and be served with the high-quality services by a dedicated and professional team. It’s an excellent choice among Halong Bay deluxe cruises for those who want to release all stress from daily life and explore a new land which is considered as the world heritage.
As mentioned before, because of being designed to suite for a small group, Red Dragon Cruise has only five deluxe cabins located in the main deck with 3 options involving deluxe double cabin, deluxe twin cabin and triple cabin. Please look at below table for your reference:
Room category |
Numbers of rooms |
Size (m2) |
Connecting rooms |
Extra beds |
Description |
Deluxe double |
3 |
9.8 |
No |
No |
Sea view |
Deluxe twin |
1 |
10.3 |
Yes |
No |
Sea view |
Deluxe triple |
1 |
14.8 |
Yes |
Yes |
Sea view |
Generally, all of cabins are equipped with:
Private balcony In house phone Separate bathroom cabin with glass standing shower Bathroom amenities Slipper & Wardrobe Bottle of water on available |
Hair-dryer Mini bar Deluxe amenities Air-conditioner Linen bedding 24 hour room service Cotton bath robe |
Similar to other deluxe cruises in Halong Bay, Red Dragon Cruise will serve tourists necessary services onboard and also organize a wide range of activities and programs.
Services
24 hour security Reception Safety box at reception Observatory Doctor on call Tender for sightseeing Rowing boat Theme cruise |
Newspaper & magazines Rowing boat Theme cruise Bar & restaurant Cabin service (snack meals) Library Fresh flower Turndown service and daily present |
Activities
BBQ Dinner Kayaking Dinner in cave Lunch on beach |
Swimming Fishing Tender and bamboo rowing Caving |
At 8.00 am, passengers will be picked up at hotel in Hanoi and transferred to Halong Bay. After approximately 3-4 hours, passengers will arrive in Halong city and get on the cruise. A traditional Vietnamese seafood will be served while Halong Red Dragon Cruise are moving to Bai Tu Long Bay. In a limited time frame, the cruise still bring tourists passing through many beautiful limestone seascapes like Teapot Islet, Blockhouse Islet, Goat Head Islet, and Thien Canh Son Cave. In this cave, tourists can go swimming or kayaking in 30 minutes. The trip will end at 5.30 pm.
Cost/pax (US$) | 1 | 2 | 3-4 | 5-8 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Deluxe | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 |
Notes:
- This itinerary might subject to changes without prior notice. Please get final information from our sales staff before your date of cruise. Swimming and kayaking might be cancelled because of weather conditions.
- Promotion might apply, inclusions and exclusions might change – you will be informed of changes upon booking.
After being transferred from Hanoi to Halong by shuttle bus, tourists will embark at Hon Gai International harbor and get on the cruise at noon (around 12.30). Having a welcome drink, then passengers will savor a gourmet lunch. In this day, passengers will have chance to enjoy fascinating formations of the Bay and explore Thien Canh Son Cave and Hon Co Island by kayaking or swimming. Coming back to the cruise for refreshing, then tourists will enjoy a dinner onboard.
Tourists will start a new day with Red Dragon Cruise Halong by admiring morning view of Halong Bay seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee. Between 8.30 to 9.30am, the cruise will take tourists to Vung Vieng village. In the village, tourists will sit on a rustic row-bow to explore the daily life of locals here and go sightseeing. Then, they can enjoy the beauty of Yen Duc village in Dong Trieu province and watch water puppet show performed by local artists. Around 2.45 to 5.30 pm, tourists will return in Hanoi.
Price (in USD per person)
Low Season (1st May- 31st Oct)
Single Cabin (1 person) |
Double Cabin (2 persons) |
Triple Cabin (3 persons) |
US$ 310 |
US$ 210 |
US$ 199 |
High Season (1st Nov – 30th Apr)
Single Cabin (1 person) |
Double Cabin (2 persons) |
Triple Cabin (3 persons) |
US$ 320 |
US$ 220 |
US$ 199 |
Inclusive:
- Private boat trip for 4.5 – 5 hour cruise
- Meal as specified in the itinerary
- English- speaking guide on board.
- Entrance fees
- Welcome drink
Exclusive:
- Personal expenses.
- Extra drinks.
- Bank charge (for payment by credit cards).
After being transferred from Hanoi to Halong by shuttle bus, tourists will embark at Hon Gai International harbor and get on the cruise at noon (around 12.30). Having a welcome drink, then passengers will savor a gourmet lunch. In this day, passengers will have chance to enjoy fascinating formations of the Bay and explore Thien Canh Son Cave and Hon Co Island by kayaking or swimming. Coming back to the cruise for refreshing, then tourists will enjoy a dinner onboard.
There are many interesting activities waiting passengers to participate in this day such as kayaking through hidden lagoons and Cong Dam geological park, sunbathing, relaxing or swimming at Tra Gioi Beach, savoring BBQ lunch followed by relaxation on this deserted beach, visiting Cong Dam fishing village by a rustic rowing boat, and kayaking or swimming at Vung Ha.
In the early morning, tourists can enjoy fresh air & gentle breeze of the Bay and have a breakfast. At 8.30 am, when the cruise stops at Thien Canh Son Cave, passengers can enjoy swimming. Then, Red Dragon Halong Bay will start cruising towards the harbor while a la carte lunch will be served. Around 11.45 am, passengers will disembark the cruise. The price of this itinerary is from $2,201 for charter cruise in 3 days and 2 nights.
Trip Included
- Welcome drink
- Tea & Coffee
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- Vietnamese Lunch and Dinner, European Breakfast
- Swimming Equipment
- Fishing Equipment
- Kayaking
- Onboard Insurance
- Tour Guide on Board
Trip Excluded
- Transfer Hanoi- Halong and return
- Airfares
- Visa Arrangements
- Beverages
- Tips
- Personal Expenses and Services
- All service non-clearly mentioned above
- Bank charge
Getting on board, tourists will have a welcome drink and lunch. At Cap La and Tra San, tourists can enjoy kayaking, paddling and admiring the natural beauty of blue sky and sea and fascinating rock formations in the Bay. Back to the cruise for swimming or relaxation, then, at 7.00 pm, tourists will have dinner and stay overnight on board.
There are many interesting activities waiting passengers to participate in this day such as kayaking through hidden lagoons and Cong Dam geological park, sunbathing, relaxing or swimming at Tra Gioi Beach, savoring BBQ lunch followed by relaxation on this deserted beach, visiting Cong Dam fishing village by a rustic rowing boat, and kayaking or swimming at Vung Ha.
In the morning, tourists can go fishing with local people and learn about local fishing techniques. When Red Dragon is cruising through Ba Cua beach, tourists can go swimming at this place, and then discover Bo Hung (Dor-breetle) Island by kayaking.
In the afternoon, after visiting Vung Vieng Village, Red Dragon will cruise back to Cong Do for swimming and kayaking. Around at 7.00, passengers can enjoy a deluxe dinner in Thien Canh Son Cave and stay over on board.
After having a breakfast onboard, tourists will have free time for kayaking, swimming, or relaxation. Then, a la carte lunch will be served while the cruise is moving towards the harbor. At noon (around 12.00), tourists will disembark, visit Yen Duc village in Dong Trieu province, and enjoy water puppet show performed by local artist. At 5.00 pm, travelers will arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends. For Red Dragon Private Charter in 4 days and 3 nights, the price is from $3,253.
Trip Included
- Hotel accommodation as specific or similar, based on twin sharing
- Air-condition transportation
- Admission fees and permits where applicable
- Cruise in Halong Bay
- English or French speaking guide. Other languages can be arranged upon request
- All meals as per program: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
- Mineral water & towel
- Vietnam visa arrangement
- Tour Guide on Board
Trip Excluded
- Pre/post trip arrangement
- Travel insurance
- Meals not indicated
- Stamp Fee at Airport when your arrival to entry Vietnam
- Other personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Check-in/Check-out
The check-in time is generally at noon, specifically around 12.00 – 12.30. The check-out time is normally 11.30 am. Tourists should ask Red Dragon’s staffs for the most updated information.
Cancellation
All cancellation must be informed in writing (email) only. For cancellations of bookings, the following charges will be applied:
Before 61 days prior to check-in |
50% of total rate |
30 – 60 days |
75% of total rate |
Less than 30 days |
100% of total rate |
Children and extra beds
According to the policy of Red Dragon Cruise in Halong, infants under 5 years old can sleep in parent’s room without extra charge. Nonetheless, please be reminded that the company cannot guarantee the availability of a cot. And for those who above 5 years old, they must be solely occupy a bed.
Cards accepted
Red Dragon Cruise accepts online payment by credit card with ONEPAY, a secured gateway for Master Card, Visa, and American Express. Besides, tourists can make a payment through bank transfer, Western Union …
How safe is your boat?
In general, all boats of Indochina Junks feature fully safe equipment to ensure security of tourists and crew on board. Each cabin is equipped with lighters and harmers for emergency cases. Fire alarm, fire extinguishers are also equipped in different areas on board. Each cruise is supported with marine equipment involving walkie-talkie, water licking alarm system, water pump system, fire alarm system, GPS plotting, VHF radio, and fire extinguishers. These boats has been maintained every six month and daily technical supervision before cruise. In addition, all crews and staffs have been regularly trained about safety, first aid, and way to deal with emergency case and take care of guest onboard.
What should I bring onboard?
Tourists should bring necessary items such as wide brim hat, insect repellents, sun glasses, sun block, swimming suites (in summer), warm clothes (in winter), and original passport. If tourists accompanies with children, some other things should be took along with are books, notebooks, candy, cakes, and other learning tools.
Summer Cruise 2015
With the price of only $230/person, Summer Cruise 2015 offers tourists 2 days 1 night in Red Dragon Cruise, one of deluxe Halong Bay cruises, plus 1 night in 3-star Hanoi hotel (The Hong Ha Hotel Hanoi, La Dolce Vita Hotel, or similar hotels). Please be reminded some notes below:
- Bookings for at least 2 adults for fleet the Red Dragon
- Bookings for departures from 1 May 2015 until 30 Aug 2015
- Paid the full cruise price before 15 Jan 2015
- No refund if cancellation 1 month or less before departure
Winter promotion
The price for this promotion program is $309/person ($140 for single supplementary). The program is applied from December 1st, 2014 to January 23, 2015. During 4 days 3 nights in Vietnam, tourists can visit Hanoi Old Quarter, Bai Tu Long Bay, Halong Bay, and Yen Duc Village and enjoy night food hand Hanoi Local Draught Beer. In the first day, tourists will be picked up at Noi Bai Airport Hanoi and move to a Boss Legend Hanoi Hotel, a brand new 4-star hotel in the heart of Hanoi Old Quarter. At 6.00 pm, a tour guide will take tourists to explore Hanoi Night Food by motorbike. In the two next days, travelers will go sightseeing in Halong with Red Dragon Cruise. In the afternoon (around 4.00pm) in the third day, tourists will be back to Hanoi and check-in Boss Legend Hanoi Hotel. In the last day, after having a breakfast at the hotel, tourists will be free and easy until check out at noon.
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