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Halong Bay cruise, Overnight on junk, Sleeping boat, boat cruise, Halong Bay kayaking:
Without visiting to Halong Bay
One can not say, one has ever been to Vietnam !
We suggest that you should book service through travel agents in Hanoi capital instead of contacting directly with the boat suppliers located in Halong Bay, due to 175km far-off distance, 3hours driving and its inconvenience.

The here-under Junks/ boats will bring you a best choice to discover “the world heritage site “ Ha long Bay, Vietnam.

BAI THO TOURIST TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
11 Le Quy Don - Ha Long - Quang Ninh – Viet Nam
Tel: (84.33) 826898 Fax: (84.33) 625709
http://baithojunk.halong.com.vn

Joining in our trip, you will have an unforgettable experience on a splendid, luxurious cruise as well as enjoy the superb sceneries in Ha Long bay - a famous World Heritage - with more than 3000 islands and islets rising from deep emerald sea water, dipping yourselves in natural beautiful landscapes, feeling the clean and fresh air, watching the dawn and sunset and particularly the moonlight over the bay

The price should be: 80 USD/P/P package serive on board based on 02days -01night on the boat

HUONG HAI JUNKS CO., HALONG BAY

N01: Vuon Dao str, Halong Bay
Tel: 033 845 042 Fax: 033 846 263
The Huong Hai junk could bring to you a wonderful night on the bay with luxury and antique accommodations with perfect services provided by the crew. Spending time on the junk, you’ll not only savor a unique feeling in a world of wonder but also enjoy various of such interesting activities as: watching Vietnamese folk music performance, going fishing on the bay at night, kayaking, learning Vietnamese cuisine.

The price should be: 85 USD/P/P package serive on board based on 02days -01night on the boat

EMERAUDE -CRUISE HALONG CO., LTD


Be transported back to the old times, charm and luxury of
Indochina's Emeraude Classic Cruises, with all the comforts and personal service you could
possibly wish for. Sail the mysterious
Halong Bay in a deluxe 55 meters vessel that has been designed
in the tradition of Le Tonkin.
Old World Elegance in Halong Bay with Emeraude Classic Cruises
http://www.emeraude-cruises.com/

The price should be: USD/P/P package serive on board based on 02days -01night on the boat

HALONG GINGER CRUISE

1 Vuon Dao, Bai Chay, Halong, Quang Ninh, Vietnam

Discover the splendors of Halong Bay aboard the Halong Ginger, a wooden junk that
combines classic beauty with modern comfort. Measuring 38 meters (125 feet) in length, this newly built, custom-designed yacht features three decks that house an elegant restaurant, two bars, a small library, and a massage room—plus ten luxurious sleeping cabins. With so much space, passengers can truly unwind and enjoy the bay’s magnificent scenery. http://www.cruisehalong.com
The price should be: USD/P/P package serive on board based on 02days -01night on the boat

ANNAM JUNK -Halong Bay
An Nam Junk is a deluxe Junk, the old style of Vietnamese junk in 14th century in Halong
Bay. It is built and designed by Halong Travel. its length is 26 m and there are 7 rooms inclusive 6 Deluxe rooms inclusive 2 doubles, 3 twin and 1 single and 1 Suite room, 1 restaurants with 50 M2 and 2 sundecks . An Nam Junk is made by wood and handmade with 10 workmen during 11 months and it was finished of building on 20 July 2005.
http://www.annamjunk.com/
 
Boat cruise from Chau Doc, Vietnam to Phnom Penh, Cambodia
A unique way to travel along the Mekong River from Vietnam to Cambodia or vice-versa

Discover the heart of the Mekong Delta
On board this unique means of transportation, explore one the most mysterious rivers of the world, the Great Mekong, and admire the natural beauty of its timeless scenery.

Discover the heart of the Mekong Delta

On board this unique means of transportation, explore one the most mysterious rivers of the world, the Great Mekong, and admire the natural beauty of its timeless scenery.

From the comfort of your seat, watch life unfold in front of you: encounter tiny villages, bamboo-stilt houses, colourful floating markets, farmers at work and smiling children.

Phnom Penh, here we come…The adventure begins in Chau Doc, near the Vietnam – Cambodian border. The Victoria speedboats take you upstream the Mekong River to the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh and vice versa. All you need is are valid Cambodian and Vietnamese visas in your passport, depending on the direction you are going to, and a natural taste for adventure. Linking Chau Doc and Phnom Penh, with our comfortable 8-seat and 15-seat speedboats, it is the ideal means to cruise the Mekong River.

The journey takes 5 hours between Chau Doc and Phnom Penh.
Fixed Boat Departures:

  • Daily departure from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh: 7:00 AM
  • Daily departure from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc: 1:30 PM
Speedboat rates:
  • 75 US$ ++ per person, per way, with minimum 4 persons per boat trip - Valid from 01 November 2006 to 31 October 2007.
  • 80 US$ ++ per person, per way, with minimum 4 persons per boat trip - Valid from 01 November 2007 to 31 October 2008.++ plus 10% VAT & 5% service charge

Embarkation and Disembarkment sites:
  • Chau Doc: Victoria Chau Doc Hotel
  • Phnom Penh: Phnom Penh Floating Port, Sisowath Quay

The Victoria Speedboats are exclusively reserved for Victoria Chau Doc Hotel’s in-house guests only. To make a reservation for the Victoria Speedboats, you need to complete a Victoria Speedboats reservation form, that is part of the Victoria Chau Doc Hotel’s rooms reservation form.

SPECIFIC TERMS & CONDITIONS:
  • Rates are per person and based on minimum of 4 persons (except chartered rates).
  • All rates are in US dollars, exclusive of 10% government tax and 5% service charge.
  • All rates are inclusive of one small bottle of purified water, one cold towel and one fresh fruit per person.
  • Trips from Saigon to Can Tho or Saigon to Chau Doc and Can Tho to Chau Doc and vice versa can be arranged upon request and on availability only
  • Time-table and rates are applicable from 1st, October 2006 until 31st, October 2007
  • Victoria Speedboats are exclusively reserved for Victoria Chau Doc in-house guests only.
  • Speedboats departure times are subject to change without prior notice
  • Rates are applicable for group of 4 paying persons minimum
  • 25% off on Adults' rates for children between 5 - 12 years old. Free of charge for children under 5 years old, using parents' existing seats
MEKONG CARGO FREIGHT, HCMC, VIETNAM
HoChiMinh city (Main office)
Floor 5th, Green Star Building.
70 Pham Ngoc Thach street
District 3, HoChiMinh City,Vietnam
Tel: +84 8 8208100, Fax: +84 8 8208094 /5
http://www.mekongtransport.com/
 
About Mekong Cargo Freight

Cuu Long Trading, Transport & International Freight Forwarding Services Limited Liabilities Company is firstly incorporated in the bustling district 3 of Hochiminh city, Vietnam.

From its humble beginning in 1997, Mekong Cargo Freight, an International Freight Forwarding, Shipping Agency & Logistics services Division of Cuu Long, has rapidly expanded in Vietnam within the Freight Forwarding industry.

From a mere 12 people, Mekong today has grown to a team of 50, operating with offices in Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Hai Phong, & Danang. The staff is dedicated and has acquired good knowledge & understanding of local market. The company has created good reputation in the airfreight industry. Mekong is ranked among top 10 forwarders with many carriers.

Mekong is now developing as a truly independent international forwarder with a global integrated network.


Our commitment to local and international business / professional transport organizations such as FIATA, VIFFAS, VCCI, guarantees our compliance to international standard for cargo handling, safety, staff qualifications, financial soundness… while being directly involved and aware of the changes with the Vietnamese business environment.

In order to meet your transportation needs, Mekong relies primarily on an extensive and flexible service range; a qualified and dynamic workforce; a global and experienced overseas network.


Cat ba ferry timetable - Cat ba hydrofoil - Cat ba speed boat

The journey from Ha Noi to Cat Ba is done in two stages: By road or rail to Hai Phong and then to the island – Viet Nam's second largest after Phu Quoc off the southern coast – by ferry, including the choice of a hydrofoil.
Depature from Binh dock at 9 00 Am about 45 miinutes and return from Cat ba at 12h30 PM
Boat ticket cost: 100.000 VND ( 6USD) / way

 
Phu Quoc Ferry:
Timetable for Ferry Rach gia /Kien Giang - Phu Quoc island and vice versa
Saigon - Rach ra - Phu Quoc ( distance saigon - Rach gia /Kien Giang 250km about 6 hours by car)
There is no ferry running from HCMC/Saigon to Phu Quoc island directly and vice versa but there are ferries departing everyday from Rach Gia in Kien Giang province to Phu Quoc island and return in the same day.

The timetable from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc is:

Am: 7h45 depart from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc, arrive in Phu Quoc 10h30 Am
PM: 13h00 depart from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc, arrive in Phu Quoc 16h30 PM

The timetable from Phu Quoc to Rach Gia, Kien Giang is:
Am: 7h45 depart from Phu Quoc, arrive in Rach Gia 10h30 Am
PM: 13h00 depart from Phu Quoc, arrive in Rach Gia 16h30 PM

Ferry Cost per person is 200.000 VND/ Way/ ticket/person

Travelling in the route from Saigon, tourists normally have to stay overnight in Kien Giang and boarding a morning ferry to Phu Quoc in the next day. In the other way, tourists should leave HCMC very early morning in the same day and get the PM ferry to Phu Quoc island.
 
OTHER BOATs

These boats also provide the same activities, good service, cheap price in different ways in comparison with the above-boat firms. They normally co-operate tiedly with group tour companies in Hanoi capital to organise the group tour as cheap as some tourists can spend but many choices and service options can be made easily on boat .

The price should be: 37USD/P/P package serive from Hanoi / 02days -01night on the boat, group tour of 16 person.

Note:
For the sake of tourists, Halong Bay management board allows all the boat suppliers to cruise on the bay if the license and weather condition allow them. The time to get on board around 11h30 -12h 00, the boats often starting cruise after they recieve all their tourists and cruise order( expected time: 12h30 -13h00)

In case: Tourist will stay overnight at hotel if the weathe condition is too bad!
 
To see itinerary and quotation for Halong Bay cruise provided by main suppliers - click here
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