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Possessing a unique design imbued with Indochina colors and a top-class amenities system, the Indochine Lan Ha Cruise promises to be the perfect choice to bring tourists a complete trip to the heritage bay and the most memorable.
Indochine Cruise is the most luxurious 5-star cruise ship on Lan Ha Bay (Ha Long) designed and newly built by Indochine Sails - one of the leading units specializing in providing resort tourism services in the high-class segment.
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1. Reasons Why Customers Always Choose Indochine Cruise
1.1. The Premium Amenities & Services
Overnight on the Indochine cruise, visitors will not only experience the luxurious bedroom system but also relax with outstanding amenities such as:
- Lounge: Indochine Cruise owns Cochinechine Lounge with a spacious and luxurious space, impressive with an Indochine-style design. Guests can go to the cruise lounge to admire the scenery, relax, and enjoy special music performances.
- Restaurant and bar: The cruise has two luxurious restaurants, Annam and Tonkin, inspired by the elegant, classic architecture bearing the mark of Duong Dong during the French colonial period. Here, we serve set menus and À la carte prepared by top chefs. Guests can enjoy delicious drinks while admiring the beautiful scenery from the transparent glass doors.
- Massage, spa: Guests will relax with health care treatments and let their souls rest with melodious music. In addition, the yacht is also equipped with a modern gym with full luxury amenities to practice and take care of your health.
- Sundeck: The yacht's rooftop area is ideal for delicious drinks. Visitors can admire the beautiful, romantic sunset and the relaxing bay view.
- Jacuzzi: There is a separate room with a 4-season pool inside situated on the 3rd floor. It provides thrilling relaxation for around 6 - 8 guests from 8:00 to 20:00 every day.
- Gallery: Located on the third deck, there is a small corner on the third deck that displays unique Vietnamese-styled items for exhibition only. This boutique has many sorts of vintage things such as luxurious round velvet cushions, classic cutlery sets, night lamps, etc.
- Elevator: The elevator from the 1st to the 3rd deck differentiates from other cruises, bringing you convenience whilst staying onboard.
1.2. Indochine Cruise Itinerary in Lan Ha Bay
The schedule and length of the excursion determine the Indochine Cruise Itinerary, which changes slightly (2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights, and chartered upon request). Additionally, every choice is made to enhance visitors' experiences. Generally, it includes excursions to the historic fishing village, island tours, and kayaking through caverns to find remote lakes. Furthermore, onboard games allow visitors to enjoy nighttime entertainment from movies to squid fishing.
2. Indochine Cruise Reviews
On the TripAdvisor Website: There are more than 89 reviews, of which 74 are reviews with an absolute score of 5/5.
3. Design Structure and Room Categories of Indochine Cruise
Indochine Cruise is designed with a modern style combined with tradition with an elegant white hull. Steel materials used to build ships are imported from Italy and high-end machinery and all equipment are from Japan. The entire service area of the yacht uses wooden materials imbued with Indochina culture.
3.1. Design Structure
Indochine Cruise has 4 decks with a variety of amenities that can contain up to 110 passengers onboard:
- On the 1st deck, there is a Tonkin Restaurant with 12 Junior Suites or 6 Family Connecting cabins. Junior Suite has an area of 32m2 while the Family Connecting has a double space.
- The 2nd deck is where the spa, An Nam restaurant & main bar are located, while the remaining part is for the Junior Suite & 2 Executive Suites, which cover 54m2.
- The 3rd deck features a small plunge pool, the Cochinchine Lounge, and a gathering area of 8 Indochine Suite & 1 President Suite.
- The 4th deck (sun deck) is for sunbathing, enjoying the panoramic bay view, and Taichi Class.
3.2. Room Categories
Respecting privacy and based on actual customer experiences, all 43 rooms of Indochine Lan Ha have areas ranging from 32m² - 80m² (of which 32m² standard rooms account for 70%, creating convenience for guests in groups), designed to exude the quiet, unique beauty of tradition and the romance and modernity of French architecture, and is divided into 5 room categories.
All rooms have spacious private balconies, natural wood furniture, and large glass doors with hand-embroidered curtains, giving customers the romantic space of a calm bay covered with green trees.
#1 Junior Suite
- Area: 32m2
- Bed type: 01 double bed or 02 single beds
- Capacity: 02 adults + 01 child (extra bed can be added)
Junior Suite includes a total of 32 rooms located on the 1st and 2nd floors of the yacht. This is a standard room with a spacious area, a balcony, and transparent glass doors giving guests a view. The best view is the bay. Each room will be fully equipped with high-class amenities and a modern standing bathroom to meet the relaxation needs of visitors.
#2 Indochine Suite
- Area: 42m2
- Bed type: 01 double bed or 02 single beds
- Capacity: 02 adults + 01 child (extra bed can be added)
Located on the 3rd floor of the yacht, 08 Suite rooms are designed in a traditional style and equipped with 5-star amenities similar to Junior rooms. The most prominent difference is that the Suite room also has a 24K gold-plated porcelain bathtub, which promises to be the ideal choice to help visitors take million-like photos.
#3 Executive Suite
- Area: 54m2
- Bed type: 01 double bed or 02 single beds
- Capacity: 02 adults + 01 child (extra bed can be added)
02 Executive rooms are designed on the 2nd floor, occupying the entire bow area of Indochine Cruise, giving you a full view of the romantic sunrise or sunset of the bay. They are a great choice for couples. Their humorous Southeast Asian style and subdued yellow lighting draw attention to all the traditional patterns. The room is designed with a comfortable bed, living area with sofa, TV, marble bathroom with gold-plated bathtub, etc.
#4 President Suite
- Area: 80m2
- Bed type: 01 large double bed
- Capacity: 02 adults + 01 child (extra bed can be added)
President Suite is the largest and most luxurious room on the Indochine cruise ship. The room has a design similar to a private apartment with separate living room, bedroom, and bathroom spaces. If you are looking for exquisite accommodation designed for an emperor, the only President Suite on the third floor is for you. Staying in the largest cabin, you can enjoy the luxuriant living room, relax in your private bedroom, and soak up the breathtaking bay view from your private balcony.
#5 Family Connecting Suite
- Area: 80m2
- Bed type: 01 large double bed
- Capacity: 02 adults and 01 child
If you are looking for a suitable suite for your family or group travel, the 02 Connecting Suites on the 1st deck will provide a certain level of privacy. Family Connecting includes two Junior Suite rooms connected through a connecting door that is private enough to relax and unwind.
4. Indochine Cruise Itinerary and Activities
Indochine Cruise has 2 premium tour packages: a 2-day 1-night tour and a 3-day 2-night tour.
4.1. Indochine Cruise 2-day 1-night Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Dark & Bright Cave
- 12:15: Start the journey
- 13:15: Lunch
- 14:45: Visit Lan Ha Bay & Viet Hai village
- 16:45: Return to the ship and relax
- 17:45: The boat moves to the overnight location
- 18:30 - 19:00: Cooking class
- 19:30: Dinner
- 20:45: Evening entertainment
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay - Ha Long - Hanoi
- 06:00 – 06:30: Welcome a new day with a Tai Chi (Tai Chi) training class on the sundeck
- 06:30 – 07:30: Breakfast
- 07:30 – 08:45: Visit Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island.
- 09:00 – 09:30: Return to the cruise
- 09:30 – 10:30: Check-out
- 10:30 - 11:00: You leave the cruise and return to Tuan Chau Port
4.2. Indochine Cruise 3-day 2-night Itinerary
Day 1: The same as the 1st day of the 2-day 1-night Itinerary.
Day 2: Viet Hai village – Ba Trai Dao Beach
- 06:00 - 07:30: Start the day with a Tai Chi class on the sundeck and have a light breakfast
- 08:00: Explore Cat Ba Island - Lan Ha Bay on the hidden route
- 09:30: Explore Viet Hai Village
- 11:00: Visit Ba Trai Dao beach
- 12:00: Return to the ship
- 13:00: Lunch
- 15:00: Tea party
- 16:00: Return to the ship and relax
- 19:00: Dinner
- 20:30: Relax
Day 3: The same as the 2nd day of the 2-day 1-night Itinerary.
5. Indochine Cruise Prices
The Indochine Cruise's prices vary according to high season, low season, room type, and the number of people sharing the same room. This is the price range for visitors' reference:
| Cabin Type | 2-day program | 3-day program |
| Junior Suite Double | $345 - $371 | $690 - $742 |
| Suite Double | $422 - $448 | $844 - $895 |
| Executive Suite Double | $499 - $525 | $997 - $1048 |
| President Suite Double | $844 - $895 | $1687 - $1789 |
| Family Junior Suite | $639 - $690 | $1128 - $1380 |
6. How To Book A Room On The Indochine Cruise?
Indochine Cruise is one of the most popular cruise ships for travelers who plan to spend the night on Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay.
The Indochine Cruise departs daily.You can depart any day of the year (including holidays Tet, Christmas, and New Year's Eve) from Hanoi or Halong Bay. For more inquiries, please contact us via the information below for a free consultation as well as the opportunity to receive the best quote and promotions from IZITOUR.
Email: sm@izitour.com
Whatsapp: Mr.Hung: +84 382 536 266
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