V’spirit Cruise is one among a variety of Halong Bay cruises. A fleet of V’spirit cruise consists of 4 vessels numbered V’spirit Classic 1, V’spirit Classic 2, V’spirit Classic 3, and V’spirit Classic 4. The two first V’spirit Classic were launched in 2011, meanwhile, its younger brothers were began operating in 2012. All are designed in Vietnamese and traditional wooden style. Please take a slight look at below table for your reference about detailed information of each V’spirit Cruise:
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V’spirit Classic 1 |
V’spirit Classic 2 |
V’spirit Classic 3 |
V’spirit Classic 4 |
Time operated |
2011 |
2011 |
2012 |
2012 |
Length |
23m |
28m |
32.6m |
38m |
Width |
6m |
7.5m |
7.8m |
9.6m |
Height |
6m |
6.5m |
7m |
8m |
Deck 1 |
Guest cabins + kitchen |
Guest cabins + kitchen |
Guest cabins + kitchen |
Guest cabins + kitchen |
Deck 2 |
Guests cabin + Bar & restaurant |
Guests cabin + Bar & restaurant |
Guests cabin + Bar & restaurant |
Guests cabin + Bar & restaurant |
Sundeck |
Large with tanning chairs |
Large with tanning chairs |
Large with tanning chairs |
Large with tanning chairs |
Generator |
4.500 KVA |
4.500 KVA |
4 pieces |
4 pieces |
Cruising speed |
6 nautical knots/ hour |
6 nautical knots/ hour |
15 – 17 km/ hour |
15 – 17 km/ hour |
Crew |
7 |
11 |
14 |
16 |
Numbers of cabins |
7 |
12 |
13 |
16 |
Passenger capacity |
14 |
27 |
30 |
36 |
Normally, all cabins onboard are fully and well furnished with modern amenities needed for one of typical Halong Bay superior cruises, which are individually controlled air-conditioning, hot and cold shower, complimentary bottled water, in-house slippers, private and modern bathrooms, toiletries, fire extinguisher, hair dryer, and life jackets. Besides, each room has sea-view windows for admiring breathtaking beauty of Halong Bay.
V’spirit Classic 1 |
V’spirit Classic 2 |
V’spirit Classic 3 |
V’spirit Classic 4 |
7 Deluxe cabins |
12 deluxe cabins (triples, doubles, twins, family) |
8 deluxe cabins, 5 premium cabins |
14 deluxe cabins, 2 premium cabins |
16m2 |
14m2 |
16m2 |
16m2 |
Services
24-hour security Reception Safety box at reception IDD at reception Doctor on call Rowing boat Boutique library Theme parties on request Car rental service with driver
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Conference & meeting facilities Tender for sightseeing Baby cot Bar & restaurant Fresh flower Cabin service Newspapers & magazines Massage Kayaking & fishing equipment
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In dining room, tourists can savor Vietnamese seafood and various international dishes. Normally, 3 meals will be served in a day with breakfast from 7.30 – 8.00, lunch from 1.00 – 2.00, and dinner from 7.00 – 8.00.
Activities and Recreation
Tai Chi |
Cooking classes |
Fishing |
Kayaking |
Swimming |
Excursion to caves, grottos, beaches and fishing village |
At 8.00 – 8.30 am, passengers will be picked up at hotel in Hanoi and transferred to Halong Bay. After 3.5 – 4 hours, you will arrive in Halong City and embark on V’spirit Classic Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing. You can enjoy a seafood lunch and simultaneously admire the beauty of thousands limestone mountains of Halong Bay. V’spirit Cruise will take tourists through many famous sightseeing spots of the Bay such as Dog Stone, Burning Incense islet, fishing village, Fighting-Cock, and Heavenly Palace. At the fishing village, passengers can enjoy kayaking or sitting on a bamboo boat rowed by locals for sightseeing. When returning to the cruise, V’spirit’s staffs will serve you cold tissues and fresh fruits. About at 4.15, the cruise will move towards the harbor. Tourists will get on shuttle bus to come back Hanoi. Trip ends.
There is some notes for tourists when booking Halong V’spirit Cruise. In terms of meal onboard, if you are vegetarian, there are other types of food for your choices. Besides, if you want to go sightseeing by bamboo boat, you should book in advance.
The price for this day itinerary is US$65 per person. Please be reminded inclusions and exclusion in this price.
Inclusions |
Exclusions |
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After being transferred from Hanoi to Halong during 3.5 – 4 hours, tourists will get on V’spirit Cruise Halong and have a short cruise briefing. Then, a delectable lunch will be served while the cruise is passing through many beautiful limestone islands. In Luon Cave, you can enjoy kayaking among hidden areas of Halong Bay. As the cruise arrives in Soi Sim Island, you can go swimming or just relaxing at the beach of Soi Sim or climbing up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay. Returning to the cruise for a shower, later on, passengers will be served a delicious dinner, then attend in evening onboard activities or just laze around.
Waking up in the early morning, you can warm up your body and refresh your mind with Tai Chi before having a breakfast at sunrise. In this day, passengers will have chance to visit Sung Sot Cave. Back to the cruise, passengers still can admire many spectacular seascapes of Halong Bay like Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet … While heading back to the harbor tourists can observe a cooking demonstration before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch. At midday, passengers will disembark V’spirit Cruise Halong Bay and return to Hanoi.
Cabin type |
Double/twin |
Single |
Deluxe |
USD 318 |
USD 199 |
Family with connecting door |
USD 636 |
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Premium with private balcony |
USD 358 |
USD 219 |
After being transferred from Hanoi to Halong during 3.5 – 4 hours, tourists will get on V’spirit Cruise Halong and have a short cruise briefing. Then, a delectable lunch will be served while the cruise is passing through many beautiful limestone islands. In Luon Cave, you can enjoy kayaking among hidden areas of Halong Bay. As the cruise arrives in Soi Sim Island, you can go swimming or just relaxing at the beach of Soi Sim or climbing up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay. Returning to the cruise for a shower, later on, passengers will be served a delicious dinner, then attend in evening onboard activities or just laze around.
Welcoming a new day in V’spirit Cruise in Halong with Tai Chi exercises, then tourists will be served a breakfast. About at 8.30, you will be transferred to a day boat for a cruise to Lan Ha Bay. In the Bay, tourists will explore Dark and Light Cave by kayaking or swimming. The, returning to the day boat for enjoying a barbecue lunch on board, tourists will enjoy kayaking more to discover Lan Ha Bay or just leisure on beach. Later on, you can visit a floating Pearl Farm and learn the technique for making high quality pearls. If weather permits, V’spirit will bring tourists to discover Three Peach Beach for swimming. Then, cruising back to the cruise, passengers can enjoy dinner and overnight on board.
Waking up in the early morning, you can warm up your body and refresh your mind with Tai Chi before having a breakfast at sunrise. In this day, passengers will have chance to visit Sung Sot Cave. Back to the cruise, passengers still can admire many spectacular seascapes of Halong Bay like Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet … While heading back to the harbor tourists can observe a cooking demonstration before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch. At midday, passengers will disembark V’spirit Cruise Halong Bay and return to Hanoi.
Cabin type |
Double/twin |
Single |
Deluxe |
USD 518 |
USD 339 |
Family with connecting door |
USD 1036 |
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Premium with private balcony |
USD 598 |
USD 419 |
The inclusions and exclusions for 2 above itineraries as follow:
Inclusions |
Exclusions |
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Check-in/ Check-out
The check-in time is in midday from 12.00 to 12.30. Tourists will check out of room at 9.30 am and disembark V’spirit Cruise at 12.30 noon.
Cancellations
Similar to other cruises in Halong Bay, V’spirit Cruise encourages clients to inform cancellation as soon as possible for your convenience and also for V’spirit convenience as well. For all cancellation, the following terms will be applied:
48 hours before departure date |
No charge |
Less than 2 days |
50% of fare |
Less than 1 day – Now Show |
100% of fare |
Children and extra beds
- Children under 5 years old are FOC, sharing room with parents.
- Children from 5 to 8 years old are charged 50%, sharing room with parents.
- Children from 9 to 11 years old are charged 75%, sharing room with parents.
Cards accepted
Tourists can secure your bookings by paying though cash, bank transfer, Paypal, OnePay, or credit cards (VISA, Master Card, or AMEX)
How safe is your boat?
With regard to safety, V’spirit Cruise has received certificate and license from Seaworthiness certificate, Stability certificate, and operating license. The cruise was checked by the Ministry of Transport, the Health Authority, and the Ministry of Tourism. Besides, the cruise is fully equipped with safety equipment. All crew are trained, qualified, and experienced for their role. Staffs and crews are trained in emergency procedures.
What should to bring?
- Passport with valid visa
- Some cash in VND/ USD for personal expenses
- Wide brim hat
- Sunblock or insect repellent
- Sports shoes & swimming suite
- Warm clothes (in winter)
- Learning tools, cakes, and candy (if tourists accompany with children)
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