Dragon Pearl Junk
Cruise
THE BEST SAILING JUNK
ON THE BAY
History Overview
In
keeping with the tradition of wooden boat building, this
32 meter long, 8-meter wide masterpiece is constructed
of the finest quality materials by the hands of skilled
craftsman. Designed after the Chinese sailing Junks of
old, there are three traditional sails; a 13-meter main
sail, a 14-meter front sail, and a 7-meter cross sail.
As you enter the
Dragon's Pearl you come to the reception counter on the
first of the two lower decks, which have a total of 18
twin/double fully equipped cabins.
Each 9m2, air-conditioned cabin boasts its own bathroom
with hot water shower, a closet and night table. In each
cabin you enjoy the elegant design of the fine woodwork
that is evident throughout. For your convenience, there
are also 3 shared bathrooms onboard including on the
dining deck. On the
3rd floor you'll find the elegant dining room and bar,
exquisitely designed with handcrafted Teak and Oak. This
spacious area has 36 seats and is perfect for either a
romantic dinner for two or family dining. To the rear of
the deck is a cozy, covered lounging/dining area where
you can enjoy the stunning views of Halong Bay through
the elegant archways. On the forward deck is the
captain's wheel house and a large outdoor lounging area,
perfect for taking in the views while enjoying a
refreshing drink or just sitting back with your favorite
book.
On
top is the spacious, 150 square meter tanning deck with
15 comfortable lounge chairs for you to laze away in. 8
meters above the water, you'll have a panoramic view of
the limestone karsts towering from the emerald waters of
Halong Bay.
Fully
equipped for Safety!
To ensure your safety
and peace of mind, the Dragon's pearl is fully equipped
with all the necessary equipment to meet today's safety
standards. Onboard there are 80 life vests, 40 life
buoys and 4 lifeboats. In case of fire, the boat is
equipped with 4 firefighter water hoses and 14 public
fire extinguishers. We are also equipped with a GPS
system, VHF radio, and an automated alarm system with 27
speakers throughout.
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Halong Bay Cruise
on Dragon Pearl (3 days/2 nights)
Detail Itinerary |
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Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Welcome on board
Leave Hanoi by private car/van at 8:30am
arriving at the jetty around 12:30pm. Our crew
welcomes you on board the Dragon's Pearl Junk,
enjoy welcome drink, check-in to your cabin.
Lunch with fresh seafood is served at 1:00pm,
start a 3.5 hours cruise into mystic Halong Bay
to see the amazing karsts with different
formations: Mat Qui (Monster’s face) islet, But
Moc islet, Cap De islet, Trong (Drum) cave,
Trinh Nu cave, floating fishing village, with
its unique way of life. Then head to Luon cave,
enjoy swimming, sun bathing at Ti Top beach or
climb the peak of the mountain for a
breath-taking panorama view of Halong bay.
Dinner and overnight aboard junk.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Halong Bay discovery
Early risers can enjoy a morning view of Bay’s
landscape. Sitting on the upper deck, you can
relax and take in the breath-taking beauty of
the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear
water of the bay. Breakfast is at 8:00am. After
breakfast, there are 3 options to choose from.
All start from 8:30am.
Option 1
(Relaxing):
After breakfast, start cruising South to explore
Lan Ha Bay, along the way seeing more of the
fascinating Limestone formations like Trong
(Drum) cave, Con Coc islet, Mieng Giuong islet,
floating fishing village, Ba Trai Dao islet, to
swim at the quiet beaches of Cat Ba National
Park, BBQ lunch on the beach or on board the
Lagoon Explorer. More time for swimming &
relaxing. Then cruise back to visit Dark &
Bright cave, and then cruise to the Drum cave
area for sunset. Dinner & overnight on board.
Option 2 (Trekking in Cat Ba National Park -
3 hours): After breakfast, start cruising to
Cat Ba National Park, passing floating fishing
villages along the way. Trekking through remote
Viet Hai Village on winding trail with limestone
cliffs rising from ground beside, you will have
a chance to discover the traditional life of
local residents. Climb up to the peak of the
mountain for a panorama view of Halong bay and
Viet Hai valley, the heart of Cat Ba National
Park, lunch in the village. Trek back to the
boat and cruise to the Drum cave area for
sunset. Dinner & overnight on board.
Option 3 (Sea Kayak Discovery): After
breakfast, cruise south to the kayaking area
where you will be given some primary paddling
instruction by our expert on how to paddle
safely and comfortably. You and your guide will
explore the mystical bay. There will be a lot of
swimming, visiting hidden beaches or a lagoon
cave (depending on tidal condition). BBQ lunch
on the beach or on board the Lagoon Explorer.
Cruise and explore Dark & Bright cave before
heading back to Drum cave area for dinner &
overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Retreat & Brunch - Hanoi
Early risers can enjoy a morning view of bay’s
landscape with a cup of tea or coffee with
breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can
relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty
of the rocky islands rising from the
crystal-clear water of the bay. After breakfast
explore Sung Sot cave (8:00 to 9:00), swim and
relax at Soi Sim beach. At 9:30 boat starts
cruising back to the jetty while brunch is
served from 10:30 to 11:30. We continue cruising
through the bay, along the way seeing more of
the fascinating formations. Checkout is at
11:45. Boat arrive at harbor by 12:00 for the
drive back to Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
What to bring
Sun block
Camera + Film
Insect repellent
Original Passport
Wide brim hat
Swimming clothes
Sun glasses
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