The Bhaya is a new boat with an ancient history. A true traveler of his time, the Vietnamese Emperor Khai Dinh (1885-1925) defied the custom of taking thousands of courtiers on a royal trip, and took just twelve of his most trusted followers on a very exceptional trip to Halong Bay. His ship was one of the best of the wonderful wooden junks that sailed the waters of Halong. Inspired by the romantic landscape of the limestone karst islands rising in the middle of the waters, Khai Dinh commissioned a poem in praised of the bay’s beauty to be carved on the cliff of Dau Go Cave. The tale of the king’s trip and the hardy ship he had chosen as his water home circulated among the ship builders of Halong. Each succeeding generation of shipbuilders dreamed of duplicating Khai Dinh’s wonderful boat, but nearly 100 years passed before an 80-year-old master shipbuilder, Nguyen Van Hoa, turned the dream into reality. Master Hoa was born into a highly respected family of ship builders in Quang Ninh Province. From early childhood, his father had filled his mind with stories of this magical kingly junk that no one could replicate. At the same time, under the expert tutelage of his father, Hoa developed into one of the most gifted ship designers of his generation. Night after sleepless night, he studied ancient drawings and scripts describing Vietnamese wooden junks. During the day he devised blueprints for all types of junks that could sail across all sorts of ocean waters.
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay
08:00: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi 12.00: Check-in at Bhaya Café, Halong City. Embark on Bhaya Classic for a Welcome Cocktail followed by a cruise briefing. 13.00: Savor a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch as Bhaya Classic heads to Bai Tu Long Bay passing the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village. 15.30: Visit the fishing village by local rowing boat (01 hour) then return to the vessel for free time at your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Kayak into the village or swim near the boat; Optional onboard activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, etc.; Trip by tender to an isolated pristine beach for swimming, etc. 17.00: Bhaya Classic cruises through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy Hour & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the Sundeck. 19.30: Sumptuous Seafood Set-dinner onboard. 21.00: Retire to your cabin or join the fishing program. Overnight aboard Bhaya Classic Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 2: Halong Bay - Hanoi
06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served. 07.00: Bhaya Classic weighs anchor to cruise through the Bay passing beautiful spots like Trong (Drum), Trinh Nu (Virgin) and Me Cung Caves, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc. 08.30: Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot). 09.30: Return to Bhaya Classic. Buffet brunch is served onboard. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor. 11.00: Disembark at Bhaya Café, Halong City. End of services Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Cabin Grade
May - Sep 2010
Jan - Apr 2010
Single
Double
Single
Double
Deluxe
275
165
325
190
Royal Suites
475
275
495
290
Inclusions of the trip
Transfer Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
Welcome cocktail
Entrance and sightseeing fees
Visit to fishing village by rowing boat
Air-conditioned ensuite cabin
Visit to Sung Sot Cave
Buffet lunch; Set-dinner; Buffet brunch
Onboard insurance, tax and service charges
Exclusions of the trip
All airfares
Hotels
Visa arrangements
Kayak, beverages, spa and personal expenses
All services not clearly included
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay
08.00 Pick you up at hotel in Hanoi.
12.00 Check-in at Bhaya Café, Halong City. Embark on Bhaya Classic for a Welcome Cocktail followed by a cruise briefing. 13.00 Savor a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch as Bhaya Classic heads to Bai Tu Long Bay passing the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village. 15.30 Visit the fishing village by tender (30 minutes each) then return to the vessel for free time at your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Discover the fishing village by local rowing boat Kayak into the village or swim near the boat Optional onboard activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, etc.; Trip by tender to an isolated pristine beach for swimming, snorkeling, etc. 17.00 Bhaya Classic cruises through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy Hour & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the Sundeck. 19.30 Sumptious Seafood Set-dinner onboard. 21.00 Retire to your cabin or join the fishing program. Overnight aboard Bhaya Classic.
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 2: Halong Bay Cruissing
6.15 Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck. 7.00 Bhaya Classic weighs anchor to cruise the Bay. Early breakfast in the Dining Room. 8.30 Transfer to Bhaya Spirit for Lan Ha Bay excursion. 10.00 Guided kayaking, swimming & snorkeling at Three Peach Beach, a pristine natural beach lapped by the turquoise water. 12.00 Fresh seafood lunch is served onboard. 13.30 Continue on to discover Ho Ba Ham Islet, the most remote point in Lan Ha Bay and bordering the Gulf of Tonkin. Visit its quaint fishing village and lagoon. Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel under a karst mountain (time permitting). 16.00 Return to Bhaya Classic. 17.00 The vessel cruises back through the bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy Hour & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the Sundeck. 19.30 Sumptuous Seafood Set-dinner onboard. 21.00 Retire to your cabin or join the fishing program. Overnight aboard Bhaya Classic Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi
06.15 Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served. 07.00 Bhaya Classic weighs anchor to cruise through the Bay passing beautiful spots like Trong (Drum), Trinh Nu (Virgin) and Me Cung Caves, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc. 08.30 Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot). 09.30 Return to Bhaya Classic. Buffet brunch is served onboard. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor. 11.00 Disembark at Bhaya Café, Halong City. End of services. Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Cabin Grade
May - Sep 2010
Jan - Apr 2010
Single
Double
Single
Double
Deluxe
475
280
565
320
Royal Suites
835
475
880
500
Inclusions of the trip
Transfer Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
Welcome cocktail
Entrance and sightseeing fees
Rowing boat at fishing village
Air-conditioned ensuite cabin
Visit to Sung Sot Cave
2 lunches; 2 set-dinners; 1 breakfast;1 brunch
Onboard insurance
Guided kayak tour
Tax and service charges
Exclusions of the trip
All airfares
Hotels
Visa arrangements
Kayak, beverages, spa and personal expenses
All services not clearly included
CRUISES, CABINS, FACILITIES
Fully equipped with kayaking equipments and professional service, Bhaya Spirit will be sure to impress. Enjoy 360 degree views of the Halong Bay from foredeck, swim into emerald waters, relax in the sun or participate in a kayaking adventure into hidden lagoons and caves. Experience all that this magnificent Bay has to offer.
2 Accommodation Decks 1 Lounge Deck for Dining and Bar 1 Sundeck 16 Deluxe Cabins 2 Bhaya Suites 2 Royal Suites 1 Massage and Spa Area 1 Boutique Library
Other Amenities: First Aid Kits; Kayaking Luggage Storages; Emergency Tender boat; Conference and Meeting Equipment; Safety box at the reception; IDD at the reception; 24/7 Security
INCENTIVES AND EVENTS
Meetings on Bhaya: There is no better way to avoid interruptions during crucial meetings than holding them aboard one of the luxury Bhaya cruise vessels. The Bhaya dining area is quickly and easily transformed into a board room-environment equipped with comprehensive meeting facilities and space for up to 40 people. Offering a relaxed atmosphere for business and pleasure, Bhaya is perfect for formal or informal gatherings of importance.
Incentives on Bhaya: One of the most worthwhile ways of recognizing your most outstanding staff or clients is an all-inclusive incentive cruise with Bhaya. A wide range of corporate incentive packages and cruise itineraries are available. Daily itineraries can be structured around meetings and team-building exercises, together with plenty of free time for excursions, fun activities and relaxation.
Events on Bhaya: A voyage onboard a Bhaya Cruise vessel creates a memorable occasion like no other. Whether an intimate birthday, a romantic wedding anniversary or an impressive company retreat, this is a unique way to celebrate in style. Bhaya Cruises’ event management team can arrange it all. From a sparkling gala dinner in one of the most stunning caves in Halong Bay to formal dinners or dinner parties – all can be catered to ensure a celebration to remember.
Charter Cruise: What could be more privileged than a luxury private charter cruise to explore the legendary Halong Bay. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own private cruise destinations and itineraries. Privacy ensures you can stretch your imagination with onboard activities tailored and themed to suite your own wishes.
