Calypso cruises

Built: 2009
Design concept: traditional wooden style
Length: 33m / Width: 8m / Height: 9m
Deck 1: 8 cabins and kitchen
Dec k 2: 4 cabins + Bar and restaurant
Average cabin size: 12.5 sqm
Sundeck: Tanning chairs, wooden bar
Cabins Facilities: comfort bedding, Air-con, Private Bath, bar, and rustic rattan furnishings
Generator: 4.500KVA / Cruising speed: 8 nautical knots per hour
Crew: 12
 
Transportation
Shuttle Bus service: Daily departure at 8:00-8:30 am from Hanoi
Private Car service: On request
 
Check-in/Check-out
Check in time 12:00 am
Check out time 11:00 am
 
Accommodation
Total number of Cabins 12
Total Passenger Capacity 24
 
Cabin Amenities
Individually controlled Air-Conditioning Wardrobe
Hot and Cold Shower Complimentary Bottled Water
Toilet Slippers
Toiletries Fire Extinguisher
 
Services and Facilities
Reception (English and Vietnamese Speaking)
24-hour security
Themed Parties on request
Car Rental Service with Driver
Tender for Sightseeing
Kayaking & Fishing equipments
Number of Cabins 12 fully-furnished cabins
Average Room Size 12.5 sqm

Dining Room
Cuisine Vietnamese Seafood & Various International Dishes
Breakfast 08:00 – 8:30 daily
Lunch 13:00 – 14:00 daily
Dinner 19:00 – 20:00 daily
Seating capacity 24 passengers
 
On – Board Activities
Swimming
Kayaking
Excursions to caves, grottos, beaches & fishing village
 
On Boat Events (by request)
Meetings & Conferences Wedding Ceremonies
Themed

Itinerary 2 days – 1 night :

DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY

08h00 – 08h30 Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong Bay
12h00 – 12h30 Embark on Calypso Cruiser followed by cruise briefing
13h00 – 15h30 Savor a sumptuous lunch as Calypso Cruiser cruise further along the limestone islands of Fighting Cock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner…
15h30 – 17h30 Visit Amazing Cave
17h30 – 19h00 Enjoy drinks on Sundeck, snap photos the overview of Halong Bay, go swimming or just relax as the sun starts to set.
Those who fancy some experience in cooking Vietnamese dishes can join in our brief Vietnamese cooking course on board while having some free wine.
19h00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests or just laze around.
Overnight on board in a tranquil area. (Evening activities available: night squid fishing, karaoke, dancing…)
 
DAY 2: HALONG BAY – HANOI

06h00 – 07h00 Start your day with swimming, exercise or photo hunt
07h00 – 11h00 Have breakfast at sunrise.
Get your hand on some kayaking, visiting Luon cave, swimming.
Option: For those who do not fancy kayaking can visit Titop Island to enjoy the panorama view of Halong Bay or just relax, swim at the beach.
Head back to the Harbor.
Disembark Calypso Cruiser at around 11h00
12h00 – 16h30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30
  
Inclusions 
Meals as mentioned
Accommodation on board (on twin /double basis)
Pick-up and transfer by A/C vehicle.
English speaking tour guide
Entrance fees
Kayaking,
Welcome drink, fresh fruit.
 
Exclusions
Drinks
Gratuities and personal expenses.
What to bring:
Original passport, swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent
Attention:
Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
The itinerary may be subject to change due to the bad weather condition.

Itinerary 3 days – 2 nights :

DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY(L, D)

08h00 – 08h30       P/u at hotel. 3.5hr drive to Halong Bay
12h00 – 12h30       Embark on Calypso Cruiser, followed by a cruise briefing
13h00 – 15h30       Savor a delicious lunch as Calypso Cruiser goes deep into Halong Bay, passing Fighting cock rock,
Dog Rock and Incense Burner, to name a few
15h30 – 17h30       Visit Amazing Cave. Kayak the hidden parts of the Bay
17h30 – 19h00       Swimming, photo shooting or just relaxing at dawn
19h00                       Enjoy dinner. Partying, fishing or just lazing. O/n on board.
 
DAY 2: HALONG – LAN HA BAY

07h00 – 08h00          Have breakfast on boat
08h30 – 09h00          Transfer to day boat for a cruise to Lan Ha Bay
Option 1                       Rock-climbing with Western instructors
10h15 – 12h30           Rock Climb on Moody’s Beach (option kayaking)
13h00 – 14h00           Lunch and transfer to ThapNgiem (HaiPai Beach)
14h15 – 16h30          Rock Climb on HaiPai Beach (option kayaking)
Option 2                       Relaxing & kayaking
Have the whole day relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Van Boi beach, Ba Cat beach, and leisure
kayak around the Lan Ha Bay.
16h30 – 17h00 Cruise back to Calypso Cruiser.
19h00 Enjoy dinner. Partying, fishing or just lazing. O/n on board
 
DAY 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI(B, L)

06h00 – 07h00           Early swimming, excising or photo hunting
07h00 – 11h00           Having breakfast at sunrise. Cruising through Drum cave, Man’s Head Islet, Van Gia fishing village
and then leisurely back to harbor
Disembark Calypso Cruiser at around 11.00am
12h00 – 16h30           Drive back to Hanoi and trip ends at your hotel at around 4.30pm
  
Inclusions:
Meals as mentioned (Lunch / Dinner / Breakfast)
Accommodation on board (on twin /double basis)
Pick-up and transfer by A/C vehicle
English speaking tour guide
Entrance fees
Kayaking
Welcome drink, fresh fruit

Exclusions:
Drinks
Gratuities and personal expenses
What to bring:
Original passport, swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent

Attention:
What to bring: Original passport, swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent
Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure
The itinerary may be subject to change due to the bad weather condition.

Options	Type of cabin	From Jan. to Apr. and From Oct. to Dec. 2016	From May to Sept 2016	Single supplement
2days/ 1night	Deluxe	173	170	60
3days 2nights (2nights on boat)	Kayaking	297	285	120
	Rock Climbing	385	365	120
Charter option	Contact us for details