3-DAY 2-NIGHT ITINERARY ABOARD PARADISE GRAND
ITINERARY
DAY ONE
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11:30 |
Check-in at Paradise Lounge – Tuan Chau Island
After arriving at Tuan Chau Island, you will check-in and be given your cabin key at Paradise Lounge on Tuan Chau Island.
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| 12:00 - 12:30 | Embark on Paradise Grand Once you have been transferred to Paradise Grand from the high-speed ferry Paradise Express, you will be given a short briefing about your cruise while sipping your welcome drink in the Restaurant. |
| 13:00 | International Buffet Lunch in the Restaurant International buffet lunch will be served in the restaurant while Paradise Grand cruises to the islands and islets of stunning Lan Ha Bay. |
| 14:30 | Sightseeing the Most Beautiful Lan Ha Bay or Indulging in Spa Treatment After lunch, you can take time to contemplate the beauty of Lan Ha Bay or alternatively, treat yourself to a delicious afternoon tea or book in for a pamper session in the Spa*. |
| 14:30 - 16:00 | Viet Hai Village, Van Boi Island or Three Peach Beach During Winter season from December to March, there’re two options for you to select: Either visit Viet Hai Village and explore local Vietnamese lives on your own bicycle and go trekking, or experience the most interested activities in the water – kayaking* and swimming – on Van Boi Island. From April to November, guests can join the Summer-Autumn Itinerary: Visit Three Peach Beach, where you can go for a refreshing swim on the secluded beach, or go kayaking* in the midst of limestone karsts and Lan Ha Bay’s emerald water. |
| 17:30 - 19:00 | Cooking Demonstration and Happy Hour At sundown, Paradise Grand will anchor overnight. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy Happy Hour* in the Piano Lounge in the melody brought by live music band aboard. Foodies can partake in Vietnamese cooking demonstration before dinner, and guaranteed to whet the appetite. |
| 19:00 | À la carte Dinner at Restaurant Savor a delicious À la carte dinner with premium Michelin-standard menu crafted by Celebrity Chef John Burton-Race in the Restaurant. |
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21:00 - 23:00 |
Night Entertainment with Live Music |
DAY TWO
| 06:30 - 07:00 | Tai Chi or Yoga on the Sundeck Welcome your second day on board Paradise Grand with a Tai Chi or Yoga session on the sundeck as the sun rises. |
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07:00 - 07:30 |
Light Breakfast in the Restaurant |
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08:30 |
Full Breakfast in the Restaurant |
| 10:00 | Transfer to the High-speed Ferry to Gia Luan Port for Excursions Keep in mind to bring along your necessary accessories to make the most of Cat Ba Island excursions. |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | Visit Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island Discovering Trung Trang Cave - the most beautiful cave on Cat Ba Island - will make you experience magnificent atmosphere, feeling like you are lost in a heaven in the ground. |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Transferring to Cat Ba City by Paradise Shuttle Bus After visiting the must-see Trung Trang Cave, you will be transferred by Paradise shuttle bus to Cat Ba city. |
| 12:00 | Lunch in the restaurant on Cat Ba Island After your morning excursions, re-energies yourself with a fresh and delicious Authentic Vietnamese lunch in the restaurant at Tung Thu area. |
| 13:30 - 14:30 | Swimming and kayaking at Tung Thu Beach Discover Tung Thu beach – A hidden area on Cat Ba Island for a refreshing swim in the cool, emerald waters. The more adventurous can opt to kayak. |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Explore Cat Ba National Park by trekking The second visit in the afternoon is the most iconic and well-known trail in the north of Vietnam, the walk can be a strenuous one at times, but it is also a very rewarding one. The summit you'll be treated to outstanding views of the Cat Ba National Park. |
| 17:15 |
Return to Paradise Grand |
| 17:30 - 19:00 | Happy Hour and Cooking Demonstration At sundown, Paradise Grand will anchor overnight. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy Happy Hour* in the Piano Lounge in the melody brought by live music band aboard. Foodies can partake in Vietnamese cooking demonstration before dinner, and guaranteed to whet the appetite. |
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19:00 |
Second dinner aboard Paradise Grand
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DAY THREE
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06:30 - 07:00 |
Tai Chi or Yoga on the Sundeck |
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07:00 - 07:30 |
Light Breakfast in the Restaurant |
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07:30 - 08:30 |
Visit Dark and Bright Cave |
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08:30 |
Buffet Breakfast in the Restaurant |
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10:30 |
Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina |
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12:00 |
Return to Hanoi. |
Notes: Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of the bay. Thank you for your understanding.
*Additional charge
INCLUSION
- 3-day cruise itinerary and program
- 2 nights in luxury cabins/suites with en-suite bathroom, air conditioning
- 2 breakfasts / 2 lunches / 2 dinners
- Complimentary regular tea and coffee on board
- One bottle of water per person in cabin daily
- Cooking demonstration and Yoga/Tai Chi session
- Onboard insurance, taxes and service charges
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
EXCLUSION
- Airfare & airport transfers
- Visa arrangements
- Kayak
- Beauty spa services and massage
- Beverages and tobacco
- Tips and other expenses not mentioned in inclusions