Starlight Cruise
Ha Long Bay
Starlight Cruise is truly a remarkable Ha Long luxury cruise ship as she has many superior and luxury features that a cruise on Ha Long Bay is able to offer. She is the symbol of an elegant but unique cruise among Ha Long Bay luxury cruises with new bold ideas to realize a world class standard accommodation on the water of Ha Long Bay.
Starlight luxury cruise ensures more spaces than any other cruise ship on Ha Long Bay as well as features chic decorated cabins and public areas. The ship’s 32 spacious staterooms feature all the high-end amenities of a five-star hotel of international standard.
The Ha Long luxury cruise is proud of the elegant-appointed public areas include a restaurant, two lounges, a library, a gift shop, a spa and a wine cellar. The expansive Sundeck is a haven for relaxation; where passengers mingle into unforgettable Ha Long Bay scenery on comfortable longer chairs while enjoying a cool drink served from the Uranus Bar. The concept of Starlight Cruise is distinguished from others with the definition of ultimate luxury. We believe that “luxury” should and must be built from every single aspect of a cruise trip, from modern facilities, professional and delightful hospitality onboard, exquisite cuisine, delicate dinning services, exciting excursions and entertaining, etc. Among which, caring, helpful and friendly staffs are the ambassadors of the luxury.
On Starlight Cruise, great service is more than just fulfilling your travel needs. It’s the genuine smile that greets you each day and the security of your expertise. It is unprecedented warmth, care and consideration affording your pleasure from the first day on board to the end of your memorable holiday on the Ha Long Bay luxury cruise.
CABINS
Deluxe cabin
With the largest size among cruises of similar standard, at 22 square meters, Starlight’s deluxe cabins are definitely a great place for passengers to enjoy Halong Bay’s exquisite natural beauty. With 12 deluxe cabins, each contains two different twin beds or one queen size double bed and a panoramic window facing breath-taking limestone isles which connect passengers with the fresh air and 24/7 scenery of the bay, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable Halong Bay cruise.
Equipped with high quality bedding and bathroom amenities (private Jacuzzi in each cabin), deluxe cabins provide worry-free stays for guests with a full emergency equipment kit and fire alarm system installed in each room.
Executive cabin
Starlight Cruise is fitted with 18 executive cabins. Located on the second deck of the cruise, executive cabin is a fancier option for discerning travellers who want to enjoy a more meaningful cruising experience in Halong Bay. At 22 square meters, executive cabins provide a generous space for a comfortable stay. With modern decoration with shades of red and brown, passengers will a well-equiped cabin with a sofa chair and table, high quality bedding and amenities and private bath room with Jacuzzi. Executive cabins can accommodate up to three passengers per cabin, for example a family with two adults and one child less than 12 years old.
Suite cabin
Suite cabins are aboard Starlight Cruise, with only 02 cabins with biggest space 50 square meters. The 50 square meter Suite Cabins provide wide open space, with room for maximum three guests, improving on the previous standard of two guests. All cabins feature a private balcony overlooking the breath-taking scenery of Halong Bay. The spacious, elegantly designed cabins with luxury interiors also offer the private Jacuzzi in the bath room.
Located on the third deck – the highest deck of Starlight Cruise, suite cabins offer a premier stay and unforgettable vacation in this UNESCO World Heritage.
ITINERARY
Cruises 2 days 1 night
08.00 – 8.30: Leave Ha Noi city for Ha Long International Cruise Port in Bai Chay town, Ha Long city. Refresh up at the lounge.
12.00 – 12.30: Embark Starlight Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.
13.15: Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating nature, then anchor at Titov Island area.
15.00 – 16.00: Join a guided visit to Sung Sot Cave (also called Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and the most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay.
16.00 – 17.00: Climb to the peak of Titov Island for the panorama view of the bay. Going down and relaxing on the beach, swimming in the crystal water.
17.20: Return Starlight Cruise, enjoying the sunset while relaxing with Happy hour from now to dinner time at the bar.
18.00: Enjoy happy hours with free finger food and various drinks on discounts. Try mini-golf on the top deck or take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef
19.00 – 21.00: Dinner is served. Private dinner is available on requested
21.00 – 22.00: Time of second happy hours to the late night or join squid fishing with the crew, sing karaoke or just laze around or relax in your cabin.
06:30: Wake up early to enjoy the dawn and start a perfect new day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
7:00 – 9:00: Have a light breakfast in the restaurant.
9:00: Check out your cabin. Then you take a bus route for about 20 minutes on Cat Ba Island from Gia Luan Pier to visit Army Hospital Cave, a special place to save the significant Vietnamese history during the resistance war. During the travel, you will be immersed in the wild fresh natural scenery of Cat Ba National Park.
10:30:Back to Calypso Cruises. You have lunch while the Calypso Cruise back to the harbor
12:00: Disembark the boat and return to Hanoi.
14:30 – 15:00: Arrive at Hanoi. End of the trip.
Special note: Cruise itineraries and schedules are subject to change without pre notice depending on the weather and operating conditions.
Cruises 3 days 2 nights
08:00 – 08:30 Pick-up at hotel and start 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong International Cruise Port, check in Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall – The OS Lounge.
12:15 – 12:45 Embark on Starlight Cruise by transfer boat. Listen to cruise briefing and receive room key.
13:00 – 15:30 Savor a delectable lunch as Starlight Cruise further along the limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay, heading to Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen.
Option 1: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip around Vung Vieng Fishing Village
Option 2: Take kayak and go kayaking by yourself with help and instruction of tour guide around the Village.
17:30 – 18:00 Return to Starlight Cruise and have bath then relax as the sun starts to set. Enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck while cooking demonstration is organizing.
19:00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00.
– Overnight on board at Cong Do Area
06:30 – 07:00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck. Enjoy a cup of coffee or refresh yourselves in Bai Tu Long majestic Bay.
07:00 – 08:00 Have breakfast in the restaurant.
08:30 – 15:30 Discover Bai Tu Long bay by one-day itinerary on our professional day boat.
– Cruise toward Tra San, Vung Ha Island where tourists can go kayaking, and catching beautiful sights and enjoy the wild, bewitching nature with many limestone islands, lovely small beaches.
– Have lunch on our day boat at Vung Ha area.
15:30 – 17:30 Transfer back to Starlight Cruise. Have dinner and night activities on board.
– Over second night on board at Cong Do area.
06:30 – 07:00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
07:00 – 09:00 Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Thien Canh Son Cave
– Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the medium size and less visited cave in Bai Tu Long Bay
09:30 Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.
09:30 – 11:00 Head back to the Harbor. Have early lunch on board.
– Disembark Starlight Cruise at around 12h00.
12:00 – 16:30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30
