Essence Grand Cruise
US$280
The gorgeous Deluxe Window is located on the main deck which has the signature design, the combination of three nature elements: Rock, water, and sky. With 35m2 space and full modern amenities, this warm and cozy room is appropriate for a couple of trips.
Contemplating the breathtaking view of Halong Bay through three crystal windows of the Deluxe Tripple Window and enjoying the luxurious facilities room with fulfillment. It includes a modern sitting and sleeping area that promises to make your trip more perfect than ever!
The 40m2 plus 5m2 balcony cabin ensures to bring you an unforgettable holiday with a spacious floor-to-ceiling window overlooking the best view of Halong Bay. The Deluxe Balcony is located on deck 2 and has 11 cabins in total, you can choose 1 King bed or 2 single beds as your favorite.
Located on deck 3&4 and had 33 rooms in total, the Executive Balcony becomes the excellent choice for exploring the Natural Wonder of Vietnam. With a 40m2 plus 5m2 balcony, you will enjoy the view in your own luxurious space and have no more worry about being bothered. Moreover, the high-class bathroom is a highlight point that you should focus on.
The Essence Suite provides a panoramic view of Vietnam’s best destinations with a 60m2 cabin plus a 20m2 terrace and high position that serves you the most opulent life experience. The Essence Suite gives you everything, even making coffee or tea in your own deluxe room, which is the must-try thing during your stay.
The spacious round bed in the 95m2 suite is the most unique and sophisticated design of Essence Grand Cruise. The outstanding scenery of Halong Bay can be complemented by the dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass throughout. There is no doubt about The View Suite’s quality and full facilities.
One of the top-class suites of Essence Grand Cruise - The Signature Suite - provides ultimate comfort and luxury. This suite feature includes a 50m2 Living/Dinning room, especially a 200m2 terrace & Jacuzzi bathtub, serving you the most opulent experience.
The only cabin for 4 passengers with a size up to 150m2 will be a perfect choice for big family who prefer complete privacy and comfort. Owning 200m2 terrace and Jacuzzi bathtub, you can recharge energy after water activities or just enjoy time with family. Located on deck 3, this suite can even give you the most magical view and fantastic sunset in the Natural Wonder - Halong Bay. The Owner’s Suite can totally level up your family vacation.
Overview
This autumn of 2023, Halong Bay Luxury Cruise is honored to introduce to you the 6-star Essence Grand Cruise. Standing out from the rest of the luxury cruises, this vessel will surely offer a fantastic experience built on exclusivity, comfort, elegance, and flair throughout!
The five-deck steel vessel has over 50 beautiful staterooms and suites, making it the largest overnight ship to grace the waters of Halong Bay. But what distinguishes it is the breathtaking array of cutting-edge capabilities on board.
With Essence Grand Cruise in Halong Bay, Halong Bay Cruise Deals is dedicated to providing discriminating guests with an unrivaled experience of luxurious pleasure and first-rate service. You can be sure that this 6-star superyacht will offer some of your best memories cruising the Gulf of Tokin!
Highlights
Elegant Design
Designed in the style and standards of worldwide superyachts, Essence Grand Cruise surely give passengers the spirit of a 5-star resort within the heritage site. Guests that visit Essence Grand Cruise will be immersed in the super yacht's elegant and highly sumptuous beauty. The most unique point about the cruise is to be constructed with a floor-to-ceiling glass door system, the cruise will show you unlimited vistas to experience the magnificent and romantic beauty of the heritage bay to optimize open space and build a stronger connection with nature.
Sky Bar & Pool Bar
Most cruises has a bar, but how about two? Essential Grand Cruise has sufficient space for 2 bars with 2 different styles. The pool bar is located right next to the pool, it's an ideal place to enjoy cold drinks such as rum, whisky, tequila and the finest wines in the world. Relax with a drink and admire the beautiful scenery of Halong Bay. The Sky bar of the Halong Essence Grand Cruise is designed with the most luxurious and modern style in Vietnam, located at the highest position of the superyacht, providing a breathtaking view. It's an ideal place to admire the beauty of Halong Bay at night and enjoy fine drinks. The Sky bar can accommodate up to100 guests.
Conference Room
A conference room with the capacity of 30 seats is a unique amenity of Essential Grand Cruise. Designed with modern and professional interior, this room is equipped with full amenities for for companies and organizations to hold meetings. Not to mention the beautiful view of the bay looking through the infinite window and plenty of other services and activities to ease the stress after work!
Kid Club
Welcome to a private space dedicated to young passengers of the cruise, am ideal option for families with small children. The play area is fully equipped with modern toys such as cars, puzzles, slides, bounce houses, etc. Sure to entertain your kids while you and your spouse enjoy onboard services, such as a Spa!
Facilities
HANOI – HALONG BAY – LUON CAVE – TITOP ISLAND (L,D)
08:15 - 08:45: Pick up
If you have booked the shuttle with us, our driver will pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter or from our cruise waiting room. It takes around 2.5 hours to go to Halong Bay.
09h50: Comfort stop
Take a short break to refresh your energy (20 minutes)
11:30 - 11:45: Welcome
Arrive in Halong City at the Halong International Harbor (Sun Harbor). Our team will greet you pleasantly in our Essence Grand Superyacht waiting room.
12:00 - 12:45: Embark – Cruise briefing – Check-in Essence Grand Superyacht.
Enjoy a welcome drink at Cloud Nine restaurant after being on board and introducing the cruise briefing. Then you can check into your luxurious and large cabin.
13:00: Lunch - Cloud Nine restaurant
Lunch will be provided at Cloud Nine restaurant while the Essence Grand Superyacht is cruising thousands of islands and islets in Halong Bay.
14:30 – 15:15: Luon Cave – Kayaking or Bamboo boat ride
The next arrival is Luon Cave - a hidden lagoon perfect for kayaking. Alternatively, casually paddle about the lagoon in a bamboo boat to observe the bay's magnificent karst structures up close.
15:30 – 16:30: Titop Island – Climbing or Swimming
Titop Island, the famed crescent moon-shaped beach and calm, stunning blue seas, is your next stop. Another must-do activity is viewing Halong Bay from the peak of Titop Island. Climbing the 400-steep steps to admire Halong Bay's immensity and magnificence from a height of 100 meters is a great feeling.
14:30 – 17:30: Participate in activities
Participate in the many onboard amenities and activities: La Spa (spa and massage), a swimming pool, a pool bar, a cigar club, poker, a 3D golf simulator, billiards and table soccer, a library, and a kid's club are all available. If you choose to stay on board, you may just rest in your comfortable suite.
17:30: Sunset & Happy Hour time
Enjoy drinks and a cooking class when the sun shines on the lake between the majestic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves at our Lighthouse Sky Bar.
19:00: Dinner at Cloud Nine Restaurant
Delicious dinner with a variety of Western and Vietnamese food.
After dinner, you can choose to relax in your room, treat yourself at La Spa, go squid fishing, or spend time with your fellow guests at our poker club, cigar club, karaoke club, Sky bar, or Pool bar.
Have a good night onboard.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner


HALONG BAY – SUNG SOT CAVE – HANOI (B)
05:30 – 06:00: Amazing sunrise time
Wake up early and contemplate the sun rising over Halong Bay.
06:15: Tai Chi on Sundeck
Warm up your day aboard our Essence Grand Superyacht with Tai Chi on the sundeck, a workout in the gym, or improve physical fitness. (this is not mandatory; you can choose to stay in bed).
06:45: Light Breakfast
Have a light breakfast at Cloud Nine restaurant
07:30 – 08:15: Excursion to Sung Sot Cave
Our speed boat will take you to Sung Sot Cave which has a total size of more than 12,000 square meters, and is the largest and most popular limestone cave in Halong Bay in general and on Bo Hon Island in particular. The cave is in the middle of Halong Bay, roughly 14 kilometers from Halong City's Bai Chay Tourist Wharf.
09:00: Room check-out
Return to our Essence Grand Superyacht after visiting the cave to pack your belongings and check out.
09:30: Brunch at Cloud Nine restaurant
Enjoy a yummy breakfast and cruise back along the bay to Ha Long port.
10:45: Farewell & Disembark
Come back to the harbor and say goodbye to you
11:00: Arrive at the harbor & return to Hanoi
When you return to land, our team will meet you and organize transportation back to Hanoi.
11:30: Start your trip back to Hanoi.
Back to Hanoi at 14:30 - 14:45.
Meals: Breakfast


HANOI – HALONG BAY – LUON CAVE – TITOP (L, D)
08:15 - 08:45: Pick up
If you have booked the shuttle with us, our driver will pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter or from our cruise waiting room. It takes around 2.5 hours to go to Halong Bay.
09:50: Comfort stop
Take a short break to refresh your energy (20 minutes)
11:30 - 11:45: Welcome
Arrive in Halong City at the Halong International Harbor (Sun Harbor). Our team will greet you pleasantly in our Essence Grand Superyacht waiting room.
12:00 - 12:45: Embark – Cruise briefing – Check-in Essence Grand Superyacht.
Enjoy a welcome drink at Cloud Nine restaurant after being on board and introducing the cruise briefing. Then you can check into your luxurious and large cabin.
13:00: Lunch - Cloud Nine restaurant
Lunch will be provided at Cloud Nine restaurant while the Essence Grand Superyacht is cruising thousands of islands and islets in Halong Bay.
14:30 – 15:15: Luon Cave – Kayaking or Bamboo boat ride
The next arrival is Luon Cave - a hidden lagoon perfect for kayaking. Alternatively, casually paddle about the lagoon in a bamboo boat to observe the bay's magnificent karst structures up close.
15:30 – 16:30: Titop Island – Climbing or Swimming
Titop Island, the famed crescent moon-shaped beach and calm, stunning blue seas, is your next stop. Another must-do activity is viewing Halong Bay from the peak of Titop Island. Climbing the 400-steep steps to admire Halong Bay's immensity and magnificence from a height of 100 meters is a great feeling.
14:30 – 17:30:
If you choose to stay on board, you may just rest in your comfortable suite or participate in the many onboard amenities and activities: La Spa (spa and massage), a swimming pool, a pool bar, a cigar club, poker, a 3D golf simulator, billiards and table soccer, a library, and a kid's club are all available.
17:30: Sunset & Happy Hour time
Enjoy drinks and a cooking class when the sun shines on the lake between the majestic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves at our Lighthouse Sky Bar.
19:00: Dinner at Cloud Nine Restaurant
Delicious dinner with a variety of Western and Vietnamese food.
After dinner, you can choose to relax in your room, treat yourself at La Spa, go squid fishing, or spend time with your fellow guests at our poker club, cigar club, karaoke club, Sky bar, or Pool bar.
Have a good night onboard.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner


BAI TU LONG BAY – THIEN CANH SON CAVE – VUNG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE (B, L, D)
05:30 – 06:00: Amazing sunrise time
Wake up early and contemplate the sun rising over Halong Bay.
06:15: Tai Chi on Sundeck
Warm up your day aboard our Essence Grand Superyacht with Tai Chi on the sundeck, a workout in the gym, or improve physical fitness. (this is not mandatory; you can choose to stay in bed).
06:45: Light Breakfast
Have a light breakfast at Cloud Nine restaurant.
10:30: Excursion to Thien Canh Son Cave.
Thien Canh Son Cave is the next destination. You must climb the island with around 100 stone stairs to reach the cave. The magnificent, panoramic view of Bai Tu Long Bay may be seen from the highest point of Thien Canh Son Cave. This is an experience in which tourists may observe the rocky islands, brown sails of ships, blue water, and white sand beneath their feet.
12h30: Lunchtime
A variety of food will be served while Essence Grand Superyacht is cruising to the Vung Ha area.
13:45 – 14:45: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village
Visit the fishing village of Vung Vieng by rustic rowing boat; this is an opportunity to meet and connect with the local people and learn about their lives and the community.
14:45 – 16:15: Cruise back
Return by transfer boat to our Essence Grand Superyacht for relaxation and entertainment.
17:30: Sunset & Happy Hour time
Enjoy drinks and a cooking class when the sun shines on the lake between the majestic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves at our Lighthouse Sky Bar.
19:00: Dinner at Cloud Nine Restaurant
Delicious dinner with a variety of Western and Vietnamese food.
After dinner, you can choose to relax in your room, treat yourself at La Spa, go squid fishing, or spend time with your fellow guests at our poker club, cigar club, karaoke club, Sky bar, or Pool bar.
Have a good night onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


HALONG BAY – SUNG SOT CAVE – HANOI (B, L)
05:30 – 06:00: Amazing sunrise time
Wake up early and contemplate the sun rising over Halong Bay.
06:15: Tai Chi on Sundeck
Warm up your day aboard our Essence Grand Superyacht with Tai Chi on the sundeck, a workout in the gym, or improve physical fitness. (this is not mandatory; you can choose to stay in bed).
06:45: Light Breakfast
Have a light breakfast at Cloud Nine restaurant
07:30 – 08:15: Excursion to Sung Sot Cave
Our speed boat will take you to Sung Sot Cave which has a total size of more than 12,000 square meters and is the largest and most popular limestone cave in Halong Bay in general and on Bo Hon Island in particular. The cave is in the middle of Halong Bay, roughly 14 kilometers from Halong City's Bai Chay Tourist Wharf.
09:00: Room check-out
Return to our Essence Grand Superyacht after visiting the cave to pack your belongings and check out.
09:30: Brunch at Cloud Nine restaurant
Enjoy a yummy breakfast and cruise back along the bay to Ha Long port.
10:45: Farewell & Disembark
Come back to the harbor and say goodbye to you
11:00: Arrive at the harbor & return to Hanoi
When you return to land, our team will meet you and organize transportation back to Hanoi.
11:30: Start your trip back to Hanoi.
Back to Hanoi at 14:30 - 14:45.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch


Inclusions
- Luxury en-suite guest room with chilled water central air conditioning and marble bathroom
- Onboard meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners)
- Transfers via tender/speedboat
- Welcome drink
- Daily refilled bottled fresh water
- Cocktails and cooking class
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Tai Chi, gym, four seasons and saltwater swimming pool, poker, billiards, table soccer, kid’s club, and use of the library
- Activities: kayaking, bamboo rowing boat, cave visits, squid fishing
- Wifi, satellite - HD LED TV onboard
- English and Vietnamese-speaking guide
- Onboard insurance
- Includes Taxes & Fees
Exclusions
- Transportation: Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi Transportation
- Beverage
- Massage & Spa service
- Karaoke, cigar lounge, meeting facilities, and a 3D golf simulator
- Personal costs and tips
- VAT & service charge
- Individual travel/health insurance
- Other services not specifically mentioned above