Calypso Cruise
Dock: Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam
Overview
Oriental Sails – Over a Decade of Excellence
With more than 10 years of expertise in Halong Bay cruising, Oriental Sails has become a trusted name and the first choice for travelers seeking both relaxation and discovery.
Our fleet ranges from 3-star to 5-star cruises, including the renowned Starlight Cruise, Oriental Sails, and Calypso Cruiser, offering a variety of options tailored to every traveler. Each journey with us is not just a sightseeing trip, but a truly immersive and inspiring experience in the heart of Halong Bay.
Oriental Sails – Where passion meets unforgettable voyages.
Cruise Information
- Year built: 2010
- No. of Cabins: 12
- Cruise Type: Wooden
- Itinerary: Ha Long Bay > Lan Ha Bay > Dark & Bright Cave > Viet Hai Village > Ba Trai Dao Beach > Trung Trang Grotto
Room Types/ Room Rates for 2026 & 2027
| Room Types |
| |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Deluxe Cabin
12.5m2
Double / Twin
| 1 May 30 Sep. | 1 Jan. 30 Apr. & 1 Oct. 31Dec. | ||||
 Deluxe Balcony
30.0 m2
Double / Twin
Private Balcony
| 1 May 30 Sep. | 1 Jan. 30 Apr. & 1 Oct. 31Dec. | ||||
Cruise Itinerary
08:00 – 08:30: Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Tuan Chau Wharf, check in Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall – The OS Lounge.
12:15 – 13:00: From Tuan Chau wharf, Tuan Chau island of Ha Long city, we go to Calypso Cruise by small boat. A warmly welcome drinks will be served upon arrival the cruise then has a short time for check in proceeds: get a brief introduction and safety guidelines then check in
Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating nature, then anchor at Lan Ha Bay area.
15:00: Join a guide to explore hidden parts of the bay, the area of Dark and Bright cave where to goes through the cave, under the mountain to a lake which is formed by a Karst – well like a dragon eye inside the mountain. This is a very beautiful sight that visitors like the most. You share a sampan with other tourists with a local rower OR taking a kayak on your own.
Return to Calypso Cruises for changing swimming suits then join swimming time in the sea or at the swimming pool on sundeck.
17:00: Enjoy happy hours with various drinks on discounts, try swimming pool and charming the bay with our handsome bartenders. Sun set can be seen from the sundeck if it is a lucky day.
18:00: Take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef.
19:00: Join dinner at Calypso Cruises restaurant.
20:30 – 22:00: Time of relaxation after a day on sundeck, leisure in room for watching films, sing karaoke in restaurant or go to tender for squid fishing with cruise staffs.
Overnight in Lan Ha Bay.
Calypso Cruise’s Restaurant
06:00 – 06:30 Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck.
06:30 – 07:30 Have a breakfast in the restaurant.
07:30 Then you take a bus route for about 20 minutes on Cat Ba Island from Gia Luan Pier to visit Quân Y Cave (Military Hospital Cave), a special place to save the significant of Karst in millions years. During the travel, you will be immersed in the wild fresh natural scenery of Cat Ba National Park.
08:45 – 09:00 Return to Calypso Cruises for shower.
09:30: Check out of your room.
09:30 – 10:30: An early lunch will be severd.
10:30 – 10:45: After paid the bills, a small boat will take all of us to Tuan Chau wharf.
11:15 – 11:30: Calypso cruises end at Tuan Chau wharf
12:00 – 16:30: Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30
Double Cabin
Services & Facilities
Services
- 24-hour Security
- Conference & meeting facilities
- Gymnasium
- Reception
- Rowing boat
- Safety box at reception
- Tender for sightseeing
- Baby cot
- Bar
- Beauty Services and Massage
- Cabin Service (Snack Meals)
- Laundry service
- Restaurant
Activities on Board
- BBQ Dinner
- Cooking classes
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Movie nights
- Spa & Massage
- Swimming
- Tai Chi
Activities on Request
- Birthday / Wedding anniversary/ Honeymoon
- Corporate Party
- Steam/Sauna
- Traditional or modern live music
- Wedding ceremony
Departure Info
- Shuttle Bus: Daily from Hanoi Old Quarter
- Check-in: 12:00
- Check-out: 11:00
- Guide: English speaking guide
- Taxes & Service Charges
- Welcome Cocktail
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
- Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
- Luxury en-suite Bathroom
- Meals on board during cruise program
- International Breakfast Buffet
- Tai Chi Session
- Cooking Class
- Insurance
- Transfer from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Marina and back
- Airfares, and Hotel Accommodation
- Visa to Vietnam
- Beauty Spa Services and Massage
- Beverages and Tobacco
- Tax, tips and other Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Surcharge for New Year, Christmas
- More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
- From 30 to 7 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rates
- From 6 to 3 days prior to check in: 50% of total rates.
- Less than 3 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
- No-Show: 100% of total rates.
- Cancellation notice must be in written form and send to us via email. Refund will be processed between 5-7 business days.
- Check in on board: 12:10pm
- Check out: 11:35am
- Return Hanoi: 2:30pm
- The FOC rate for children under 5 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. Only 1 (one) child under 5 years old traveling with two (2) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin.
- Children from 5-11 will pay extra charge 75% of adult rate.
- Children 12 and above must pay full fare as adult.
- Peak season surcharge: Surcharge $50/adult and $40/child for Gala dinner applies if guests stay on board on December 24th and/or December 31st 2017 or February 15th 2018
- Shuttle bus: $40/ adult and $30/ child round trip. Pick up point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House
- On the second day you will travel on day boat and do not have access to mother boat and your cabin until later in the afternoon.