The most luxurious day boat in all Halong Bay, Paradise Explorer holds all the qualities of our main fleet to offer a Five Star setting for a time-saving exploration of the mythic area. With Paradise Explorer, Paradise Cruises can accommodate prestigiously guests who would only want to spend a day or half a day in the World Heritage.

Both day boats also allow a unique in-depth exploration of the bay when undertaking a 3 day / 2 night cruise as you will be transferred onto Explorer to travel off the beaten paths across remote areas during your second day of your Luxury cruise.

A. Facilities and Rates
Paradise Explorer features Five Star day cruising facilities in order to accommodate you with the same comfort and splendour as onboard our overnight ships.
Located on the first deck, the sumptuous and spacious dining-room can cater for up to 45 people. It also includes a lounge area with armchairs and sofas if you wished to relax indoors. Surrounded by wide windows, the dining-room allows our guests to contemplate the prestigious surroundings at all times.
The lower deck also possesses two large and stylish bathrooms with shower and deluxe amenities as well as a fully-equipped kitchen.
The upper deck is partly covered to give you the freedom to choose if you want to bathe in the sun or laze in the shade while enjoying a 360° view onto Halong Bay. It displays a cosy arrangement of tables and chairs, and lounge chairs with mattresses.
B. Food and Beverages
Paradise Explorer cuisine combines with talent Vietnamese flavours and International delicacies.
During our day and ½ day trips, you will enjoy a buffet for either brunch or lunch.
While onboard Paradise Explorer during a 3 day / 2 night cruise, you will be served a traditional Vietnamese meal for lunch upon your return from Cat Ba Island.
The dining-room disposes of a bar opened throughout your trip and offers a fine array of wines, exotic cocktails and wide choice of international beverages.
Schedule
Day and ½ day:
- Brunch: buffet 10.30 AM - 11.30 AM
- Lunch: buffet 12.45 PM - 2.30 PM
3 days / 2 nights:
- Lunch: set menu 12.45 PM - 2.30 PM
C. Services and Leisure
Paradise Explorer crews provide an attentive and personalised customer service and will guide through the seascape and during all programmed excursions and activities. What we provide on Paradise Explorer
- English-speaking tour guide
- Tender for sightseeing
- Excursions to caves,grottoes, beaches and fishing villages in Ha Long Bay
- Theme party on request
- Baby sitter on request
- Baby cot on request
- Baby chair on request
- Car rental service with private driver
D. Rates
- Half Day Charter: VND 10,500,000/boat (5 hours)
- Full Day Charter: VND 18,900,000/boat (8 hours)
- Extra Hour Charter: VND 1,680,000/hour
Included
Tax & service charge, On board guests insurance.
Excluded
Food & Beverages on board, Sightseeing entrance fee, Tour Guide, Others not mentioned in "including".
Food & Beverages
- Vietnamese set menu: VND 315,000/person
- Asian Buffet: VND 525.000/person (minimum 20 people)
- Drink: On board menu
- Menu: Available upon request
Note
Capacity: Maximum 40 people/boat (including tour guide)
Group price policies:
- 5% discount for any groups from 6 to 10 people
- 10% discount for any groups from 11 people or more
- Special promotion: 5% discount for all groups booking from 1 May to 30 September
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