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HALONG BAY & LAN HA BAY CRUISES , VIETNAM
Indochina Sails
HERITAGE LINE
What better way to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site than with Heritage Line who offer unique one and two night journeys . Visit attractive destinations like floating fishing villages , pre-historic caves , floating pearl farms and small islands , go hiking and biking , enjoy beautiful bays for sightseeing and swimming , and set out on adventurous kayaking tours .
The charismatic six-suite Heritage Line Violet sails in Halong Bay while her sister vessels Heritage Line Ginger ( 12 suites ) and Heritage Line Ylang ( 10 suite ) explore Lan Ha Bay .
All are boutique ships boasting ancient flair and Indochina design with contemporary accents . Each offers a sun deck , refined dining , a bar , library lounge , private balcony , spa therapy and wellness . Guests on Heritage Line Ginger and Heritage Line Ylang can also enjoy a jacuzzi pool on the separated terrace deck .
2 night cruise from
£ 269pp
Junior suite , Heritage Line Violet
INDOCHINA SAILS
Discover the joys of both Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay with either a one or two night cruise . Itineraries vary slightly , however , each includes visits to a series of fascinating and tranquil attractions plus a selection of immersive experiences , such as Tai Chi , squid fishing , cooking classes and kayaking .
Indochina Sails ’ three vessels , Indochine Lan Ha ( 43 cabins ), Indochine Premium Halong ( 37 cabins ) and Indochina Sails Premium Halong ( 23 cabins ) are characterful custom-designed junks incorporating traditional style and materials with modern facilities . Each has an elegant dining room and a bar as well as a massage cabin . In addition , Indochine Lan Ha offers a gym , plunge pool and sundeck , while Indochine Premium Halong has a swimming pool , deluxe wine &
cigar cellar , mini golf , children ’ s club and a spa room . Deluxe cabin , Indochina Sails
1 night cruise from
£ 449pp
Heritage Line Ginger
Paradise Sails & Paradise Peak
AU CO
Each of the two luxurious Au Co vessels fuses modern Asian design with French elegance and boasts 32 cabins . Au Co sails through both Halong and Lan Ha Bays on either one or two night cruises taking in hidden beaches , remote villages , forested islands and gorgeous sea lakes . A unique yet comfortable cruising experience with an outstanding touch of Vietnamese culture exploration .
The cabins feature a private balcony and modern facilities to ensure the utmost comfort when cruising . Feast on gourmet meals with a waterside view in the restaurant . Rejuvenate the body and mind at the open-air jacuzzi and wellness centre , treat yourself to a tipple at the open bar , or head to the open-air seating area to take in the seascape . Look forward also to a cooking competition , sunrise Tai Chi , and a Vietnamese traditional dance at dinner .
2 night cruise from
£ 499pp
Deluxe cabin , Au Co
visit your travel agent or call 08444 937 444 • www . premierholidays . co . uk
PARADISE VIETNAM ’ S CRUISES
With a fleet of four meticulously designed ships oozing grace and elegance , Paradise Vietnam ’ s Cruises are sure to exceed your expectations . Take your pick from one or two night voyages in Halong Bay and one night sailing in Lan Ha Bay .
Paradise Vietnam is very much the epitome of deluxe cruising with superb facilities , fine cuisine and attentive service to rival that offered by luxury hotels . Paradise Grand ( 39 cabins ), Paradise Sails ( 14 cabins & 2 suites ), Paradise Peak ( 8 deluxe suites ) and Paradise Elegance ( 31 cabins ) all feature a sundeck , comfortable lounge areas , sophisticated dining room , a spa and butler service . Paradise Peak also has a fitness room , while Paradise Grand possesses a cinema . Your cruise will include impressive
Paradise Elegance
excursions and countless experiences such as Tai Chi , water trampolining , kayaking and cookery classes , that ensure boredom is kept at bay .
2 night cruise from
£ 599pp
Au Co
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