La Vela Cruises has been operating since 2008, and has seen countless guests come and go that have had their expectations exceeded by the Halong Bay experience we offer. Responding to the growing need for high-end but reasonably priced Halong Bay cruises, La Vela has seen astonishing progress built on an excellent reputation.
In 2016 La Vela came under the management of Paradise Vietnam, the market leader in Halong Bay luxury cruises. This most recent stage has brought La Vela cruises to the next level, as we have entered into Halong Bay’s leading cruise group to reflect their unrivalled reputation for quality services and a premium experience.
Cabin amenities& facilities (all cabins)
High-quality wooden and bamboo decor
Air-conditioning
High quality 8 layers bed (Double:180cm x 200cm. Twin: 90cm x 200cm. Extra bed: 90cm x 195cm)
Fresh flowers
Telephone
Wooden wardrobe
Safety equipment and life vests.
Service:
La Vela Classic offers an optimum cruising route that takes you to the main highlights and most scenic parts of Halong Bay.
Offering afternoon cooking classes, guests will have a chance to learn more about Vietnamese culinary art and self prepare some signature Vietnamese dishes right on the cruise sundeck under the instruction of our expert chefs.
A wide range of exciting on board activities are also included: early morning Tai Chi, kite – flying for children, squid fishing, spa services & beauty treatment.
Providing the utmost in safety is a primary concern, and the cruise ship is fitted with modern navigation and safety apparatus, while the cabins have fire extinguishers, alarm systems and life jackets.
Dining:
Dining on board La Vela Classic takes you on a tour of fusion cuisine that combines Vietnamese and Western cooking styles. Our menus are a blend of superb Vietnamese cuisine and fine Western food, offering dishes for all tastes and preferences. Among the pleasure of a Halong Bay cruise trip, gastronomic experience is always worth looking forward to. For breakfast, enjoy a buffet of Vietnamese noodle soup dishes, eggs cooked to your liking, Western breads and pastries, and fresh tropical fruits. Lunch, served from 1-2.30pm, and dinner, served from 7-8pm, is a wonderful highlight aboard the La Vela Classic, taking you on a culinary adventure across Vietnam with a few Western touches as comforting reminders of home.
(Schedule and menus subject to change without prior notice)
DAY ONE
12:00 Arrival in Tuan Chau Island
12:15 Transfer to La Vela Pontoon
12:30 Welcome cocktails, cruise information and check-in
13:15 – 14:30 Set Vietnamese lunch is served at the restaurant
14:45 Visit Sung Sot Cave (1 hour)
16:15 – 16:45 Cruise along Halong Bay, Enjoy an afternoon spa treatment
17:00 - 19:00 Happy Hour on the sundeck, Anchor at Coconut Tree Island for overnight stay
18:00 - 19:00 Cooking demonstration on the sundeck
19.30 - 21.00 Set East Meets West dinner is served at the restaurant
21:00 Board games & darts, Drinks on the sundeck, Spa treatment, Squid fishing
DAY TWO
6:30 Tai Chi on the sundeck
7:00 Coffee & tea with freshly baked pastries in the restaurant
7.30 Visit Tung Sau Pearl Farm
8:30 Buffet breakfast at the restaurant
9:30 Bill settlement and check out
10:30 Return to Tuan Chau Marina
10:45 – 12:00 Set lunch is served at 1958 Restaurant in Paradise Town (for guests on the La Vela shuttle)
12:15 – 12:30 Return to Hanoi
Special Offer: From USD132 per person
Inclusions
Welcome drink, juice, tea and coffee in the morning.
Entrance and sightseeing fees
English/French speaking guide onboard
Luxury cabin with Air-conditioner, private bathroom, hot water, shower, standing cabin.
All meals mentioned above (01 Lunch, 01 set menu dinner , 01 light breakfast and brunch )
Insurance onboard.
Tax and service charges
Exclusions
Airport Transfers & hotels
Optional requested services: such as massages, beauty services, music performances, Barbeques and other specific wishes can be made on prior request only
Drinks, tips and personal expenses.
Beverages
All service non-clearly mentioned in the inclusions list.
Shuttle bus round trip (Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi)
Kayaking service is not available from April 01st, 2017
DAY ONE
12:00: Arrival in Tuan Chau Island
12:15: Transfer to La Vela Pontoon
12:30: Welcome cocktails, cruise information and check-in
13:15 – 14:30: Set Vietnamese lunch is served at the restaurant
14:45: Visit Sung Sot Cave (1 hour)
16:15 – 16:45: Cruise along Halong Bay, Enjoy an afternoon spa treatment
17:00 – 19:00: Happy Hour on the sundeck, Anchor at Coconut Tree Island for overnight stay
18.00 – 19:00: Cooking demonstration on the sundeck
19:30 – 22:00: Set East Meets West dinner is served at the restaurant
21:00: Board games & darts, Drinks on the sundeck, Spa treatment, Squid fishing
DAY TWO
06:30: Tai Chi on the sundeck
07:00 - 08:30: Coffee & tea with freshly baked pastries, Buffet breakfast at the restaurant
7.30 – 8.30: A buffet breakfast will be served onboard
08:30: Transfer to Paradise Explorer day boat
09:00: Ti Top Island (1 hour)
10:30: Explore Tien Ong Cave (1 hour) by local boat
12:00: Vietnamese set lunch
14:00: Dark & Bright Cave (1 hour)
15:30: Return to La Vela Cruise
18.00: Join cooking demonstration with Chef or enjoy spa at your leisure onboard
17:00 - 19:00: Happy Hour on the sundeck, Anchor at Coconut Tree Island for overnight stay
18:00: Cooking demonstration on the sundeck, Pre-dinner cocktails on the sundeck
19:30 – 22:00: Set East Meets West dinner is served at the restaurant
21:00: Board games & darts, Drinks on the sundeck, Spa treatment, Squid fishing
DAY THREE
06:30: Tai Chi on the sundeck
07:00: Coffee & tea with freshly baked pastries
07:30: Visit Tung Sau Pearl Farm
08:30 - 10:00: Buffet breakfast at the restaurant
09:30: Bill settlement and check out
10:30: Return to Tuan Chau Marina
10:45 – 12:00: Set lunch is served at 1958 Restaurant in Paradise Town (for guests on the La Vela shuttle)
12:15 - 12:30: Return to Hanoi
Special Offer: From USD229 per person
Inclusions
Welcome drink, juice, tea and coffee in the morning.
Entrance and sightseeing fees
English/French speaking guide onboard
Luxury cabin with Air-conditioner, private bathroom, hot water, shower, standing cabin.
All meals mentioned above (01 Lunch, 01 set menu lunch , 02 set dinner, 02 light breakfast and brunch )
Insurance onboard.
Tax and service charges
Exclusions
Airport Transfers & hotels
Optional requested services: such as massages, beauty services, music performances, Barbeques and other specific wishes can be made on prior request only
Drinks, tips and personal expenses.
Beverages
All service non-clearly mentioned in the inclusions list.
Shuttle bus round trip (Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi)
Kayaking service is not available from April 01st, 2017