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Overview Essence Grand Cruise Halong 6*
Essence Grand Cruise Halong Bay is the biggest overnight cruise in Halong Bay at this time.
Designed to combine the signature luxury travel lifestyle of the Elegance Hospitality Group and the unparalleled freedom of a yachting vacation, the Essence Grand Cruise Halong will offer authentic experiences for guests onboard this architecturally-bespoke ship cruising the Gulf of Tonkin.
Essence Grand Cruise Halong launch in Oct 2023. Cruising is all about destinations, experiences, and memories. Our ambition is inspiring: to provide a spectacular experience based on elements of exclusivity, comfort, elegance, and style. Just like our chain of boutique hotels, Essence Grand Cruise Halong aims to fly the flag for our luxury hospitality brand at sea.
The eight-deck steel craft is designed with 55 elegant guestrooms and suites, making it the largest overnight ship to grace Halong Bay’s waters. But what makes it unique is a stunning selection of cutting-edge facilities on board.
The Essence Grand Cruise Halong Luxury offer you 8 room types including Ocean Suite, Ocean Balcony Suite, Ocean Suite – Triple, Veranda Suite, Executive Suite, The Essence Suite, The Signature Suite, The Oceania Suite. Rooms measure from 30 sqm up to 95sqm and come with all high-end materials such as luxury bed and bath linens, coffee Making machine, modern sitting and sleeping area, en-suite bathroom with modern shower system and luxury bath amenities, etc. Essence Grand Cruise Halong Bay takes you to the most stunning destinations in different parts of the bay: Lan Ha Bay in the 2-day itinerary and Bai Tu Long Bay in the 3-day trip, which will surely offer authentic experiences for all guests onboard. But what will surprise you is a superb range of cutting-edge facilities to suit all needs, including a salt water infinity pool, golf simulator impact screen, a gym and yoga studio, a conference room, a wine & cigar lounge, a mini library and reading area; a kids’ club, etc. Let’s book the best trip with us www.vietnamhalongbay.com
Essence Grand Cruise Halong route 2 days 1 night offer you visit Sung Sot Cave– Titop Island– Tung Sau Area.
Essence Grand Cruise Halong route 3 days 2 nights offer you visit Sung Sot Cave– Titop Island– Tung Sau Area Thien Canh Son in Bai Tu Long Bay
Essence Grand Cruise Halong 5* Fact Sheet
Design concept: Luxury overwater resort
- Year of contruction: February 2022 | Launch: October 2023 | Type SB: SB certificate – River & Ocean vessel.
- Port : Halong International harbor (Sun harbor) – Bai Chay – Ha Long – Quang Ninh
- Operating area: Halong Bay, Viet Nam: Sung Sot cave, Titop island, Luon cave
- Size: 109,99 meters long | 18,68 meters wide | 19,18 meters high | Tonnage 25.400
- Cruising speed : 12 knots or 22,224 km/h| Electricity 220 volts| Engines 02 new Japanese Yanmar 6EY17W – water cooled, 4 cycle diesel engines.| Generators 03 New Japanese Yanmar 6AYL-WET – water-cooled, 4-stroke
- Rooms & Suites : 55 | Guest capacity:120 | Crew: 80
Some highlights of the Essence Grand Cruise 5*
- The largest and most modern super yacht
- Superyachts are the safest in design and operation according to international standards
- Superyachts the most environmentally friendly
- Super yacht has the largest 4-season saltwater swimming pool
- Super yachts have the richest and most diverse system of entertainment areas and function rooms Includes: 05 Spa + sauna + steam rooms; sky bar, pool bar, cigars club, conference room, room meetings, 02 karaoke rooms, curling club, 3D golf course and kid club….
- Visit the core area of Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long with famous landmarks: Sung Sot Cave, Cua Van fishing village…
- Private reception hall at Tuan Chau port
- Essence Grand Cruise will provide domestic and international tourists with classy services
- The most luxurious vacation and the most wonderful experience in Ha Long Bay.
Views Essence Grand Cruise Halong Bay, Halong Essence Grand Cruise
Type of cabins Essence Grand Cruise 5*
- Ocean Suite: 02 cabins | 30m2, 1st floor, floor to ceiling window
- Ocean Balcony Suite: 12 cabins | 40m2 + 5m2 private balcony, 2nd +3rd + 4th floors with partial view
- Ocean Suite Triple: 04 cabins | 43m2, 1st floor, floor to ceiling window
- Veranda Suite: 14 cabins | 40m2 + 5m2 private balcony, 2nd floor
- Executive Suite 18 cabins | 40m2 + 5m2 private balcony, 3rd + 4th floors
- The Essence Suite: 02 cabins | 60m2 + 20m2 private terrace, 4th floor
- The Signature Suite: 02 cabins | 50m2 + 50m2 common living room + 200m2 terrace, jacuzzi, 3rd floor, private bathtub
- The Oceania Suite: 01 cabin | 95m2, 3rd floor, private bathtub living room, panoramic views
Rooms on Essence Grand Cruise Halong Bay, Halong Essence Grand Cruise
Essence Grand Cruise Halong – Bai Tu Long Bay 3 Days – 2 Nights
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Tung Sau Area – Titop Island (Meals: L,D)
08:15 – 08:45 Pick up: Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter or at our cruise waiting lounge (if you have booked the shuttle with us). The journey time to Halong Bay takes approximately 2.5 hours 09:50 Comfort Stop A short break on route for refreshments (about 20 minutes)
11:30 – 11:45 Welcome: Arrive at the Halong International harbor (Sun Harbor) – Halong City. You will be warmly welcomed at our Essence Grand Cruise waiting lounge by our staff
12:00 – 12:15 Embark – Cruise briefing – Check-in Essence Grand Cruise: Once on board our Essence Grand Cruise, enjoy a welcome drink in restaurant during the cruise briefing. Check-in to your luxury spacious suite
13:00 Lunch – Restaurant: Lunch will be served in restaurant while our Essence Grand Cruise Halong Bay cruises among thousands of islands and islets of stunning Halong Bay
14:30 – 15:15 Tung Sau area – Kayaking: Visit Tung Sau, an ideal area for kayaking. This is one of the must-do activities in the bay. A chance to see the incredible karst formations of the bay close-up
15:30 – 16:30 Titop island – Climbing or Swimming: Your next stop is Titop island with its famous crescent moon-shaped beach and tranquil beautiful blue waters. Viewing Halong Bay from the peak of Titop island is another not-to-be missed activity. Climb the 400 steep steps to see the scale and majesty of Halong Bay from a height of 100 meters
14:30 – 17:30 If you prefer to stay on board, and for after the excursion, you can simply relax in your comfy suite or take part in the various onboard services and activities: spa and massage, swimming pool, pool bar, cigar and wine lounge, poker, 3D golf simulator, table soccer, and for children there is a kid’s club
17:30 Sunset & Happy Hour time: Halong Bay has been rated as one of the most beautiful sunset spots in Asia. You can enjoy the best moments of the day at our sky bar as the sun hits the water between the dramatic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves, enjoying cocktails and a cooking demonstration
19:00 Dinner at Restaurant: Tantalize your taste buds with a selection of Western and Vietnamese cuisine.
After dinner, chill out in your suite; pamper yourself at spa; try some squid fishing; or spend time with your fellow companions at our poker club, cigar and wine lounge, karaoke club, sky bar or the pool bar Overnight at Essence Grand Cruise 5 star luxury cruise.
***some activities may incur an additional charge – see the exclusions
Day 2: Bai Tu Long Bay – Thien Canh Son Cave – Vung Vieng Fishing Village (Meals: B,L,D)
05:30 – 06:00 Amazing sunrise time: Watch the sunrise over Halong Bay
06:15 Tai Chi on Sundeck: Start the day on our Essence Grand Cruise with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck or a work- out in the fitness centre; or you may just want to sleep in
06:45 Light Breakfast: A light breakfast will be served in restaurant
08:00 A morning cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay: Our transfer boat will pick you up from Essence Grand Cruise for a morning cruise to Thien Canh Son cave in Bai Tu Long Bay
10:30 Excursion to Thien Canh Son Cave: Visit the Thien Canh Son Cave area and enjoy the view of Bai Tu Long Bay. After exploring the cave, you can relax on the white sandy beach or go kayaking to explore Cong Do island
12:30 Lunch time
13:45 Visit Vung Vieng fishing village: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village by a rustic rowing boat; a chance to meet and interact with the local villagers and learn above their lives and the community
14:45 – 16:15 Cruise back: Cruise back by transfer boat to our Essence Grand Cruise for ultimate relaxation and entertainment
17:30 Sunset & Happy hour time: You can enjoy the best moments of the day at our sky bar as the sun hits the water between the dramatic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves, enjoying cocktails and a cooking demonstration
19:00 Dinner at Restaurant: Tantalize your taste buds with a selection of Western and Vietnamese cuisine.
After dinner, chill out in your suite; pamper yourself at spa; try some squid fishing; or spend time with your fellow companions at our poker club, cigar and wine lounge, karaoke club, sky bar or the pool bar
Overnight at Essence Grand Cruise
***some activities may incur an additional charge – see the exclusions
Day 3: Halong Bay – Sung Sot Cave – Hanoi (Meals: B,L)
05:30 – 06:00 Amazing sunrise time: Watch the sunrise over Halong Bay
06:15 Tai Chi on Sundeck: Start the day on our Essence Grand Cruise with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck or a work- out in the gym; or you may just want to sleep in
06:45 Light Breakfast: A light breakfast will be served in restaurant
07:30 – 08:15 Excursion to Sung Sot Cave: Our speed boat will transport you to Sung Sot Cave – the biggest and most stunning cave in Halong Bay
09:00 Room check-out: After visiting the cave, return to our Essence Grand Cruise to pack your luggage and check- out
09:30 Brunch at Restaurant: Cruise back through the bay to Ha Long harbor over a delicious morning brunch
10:45 Farewell & Disembark: Goodbyes and transfer back to the harbor
11:00 Arrive at the harbor & return to Hanoi: Once back on land, our staff will meet you and arrange your transportation back to Hanoi
11:30 Start your trip back to Hanoi: Arrive back in Hanoi approximately 14:30-14:45
Essence Grand Cruise 5* Inclusions
- Fully equipped luxury en-suite guestroom
- with chilled water central air-con and marble bathroom
- All meals onboard (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)
- Tender/speedboat transfers
- Welcome drink
- Daily refilled bottled fresh water
- Cocktails and cooking demonstration
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Tai chi, gym, four seasons and salt water swimming pool, poker, table soccer, and kid’s club
- Activities: kayaking, bamboo rowing boat, cave visiting, squid fishing
- Wifi, satellite – HD LED TV onboard
- English and Vietnamese speaking guides
- Onboard insurance
- VAT & service charge
Essence Grand Cruise 5* Exclusions
- Transportation: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
- Beverages
- Spa (spa and massage)
- Karaoke, cigar and wine lounge, use of
- conference facilities, 3D golf simulator
- Tips and other personal expenses
- Personal travel/health insurance
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- NB: Surcharges will be applied during the Christmas and New Year’s Eve periods and over the Vietnamese Tet Lunar New Year
