2 days 1 night on a 5-star cruise that has welcomed many billionaires in Lan Ha Bay
Báo Dân trí•14/01/2025
(Dan Tri) - The 5-star cruise ship with 39 luxury rooms helps visitors fully enjoy the scenery of Lan Ha Bay. This luxury cruise ship is also a favorite destination for the world's elite when coming to Vietnam.
2 days 1 night on a 5-star cruise that has welcomed many billionaires in Lan Ha Bay (Video: Minh Quang).
Waking up at dawn, looking out the window, I saw the night sky over Lan Ha Bay was still quiet. Except for the sound of the sea breeze, everything was so quiet that it felt like I was in a place far away from modern life. It only took a few minutes for the sky to gradually change from dark blue to dawn. The limestone mountains gradually appeared as dawn rose over Lan Ha Bay. Located in the suite (luxury room) on the 2nd floor of the cruise, every moment of nature's changes was captured in full view thanks to the 180-degree glass door system and the private balcony facing the sea. This is one of the privileges of guests staying at Captain's View Grand Suite, the most luxurious room on the Paradise Grand cruise, with a cruise to explore Lan Ha Bay (Hai Phong). In May 2023, Paradise Grand cruise ship was officially put into operation. This is considered one of the most high-class warriors of the luxury cruise system, belonging to Paradise Vietnam Group. Paradise Grand and many cruise ships of this group are voted as classy destinations for the elite, having welcomed many delegations of heads of state, chairmen of multinational corporations, celebrities, domestic and international entertainment stars such as: Royal Family of Bhutan, Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Chairman of Samsung Group...
The yacht is 70m long, 13.5m wide, has 1 basement and 4 upper floors. The ship has 39 luxury bedrooms with a capacity of 78 passengers, picking up guests from Tuan Chau (Ha Long) to explore Lan Ha Bay (Cat Ba, Hai Phong). From the Paradise Express speedboat, visitors board the cruise ship and are greeted by the captain and staff with rose petals dropping from above.
The cruise has 39 rooms, divided into four room categories: Grand Balcony, Executive Grand Balcony, Grand Balcony Suite and Captain's View Grand Suite. Each room has an average area of 28-35m2, fully equipped with 5-star amenities. The designs focus on comfort, respecting the privacy of the occupants. All bedrooms have private balconies facing the sea, maximizing natural light. Without leaving the room, visitors can fully enjoy the scenery on the bay. Among them, there are two Captain's View Grand Suites - the most luxurious room class on the cruise. Located on the front of the second floor of the cruise, the room has an area of 35m2, luxuriously designed with neoclassical furniture. In the room, the most prominent is the bed that is almost equivalent to the European "Emperor" standard, measuring 200x195cm. According to the cruise manager, to ensure a good night's sleep for visitors, the bed is designed according to Paradise Dreambed standards with 8 layers of feathers. The person lying on the bed can move freely without affecting the other person's sleep. Private bathroom with bathtub next to glass window overlooking the bay. The private design brings a sense of security, allowing guests to comfortably soak in the tub or stand in the shower with transparent glass doors.
The entire bedroom area is connected to nature by a 180-degree window system, encompassing the landscape. Standing in different positions in the room, visitors can see a different natural scene on the bay. When booking a luxury suite, visitors also have other privileges such as free fruit and wine in the room, jacuzzi on the top deck, movie theater, bar, cooking class... Romantic sunset moments from the private balcony in the Captain's View Grand Suite.
From 6:30 to 7:00, move to the upper deck, while the sky is dyed pink to welcome the dawn, here, an expert will guide you through Tai Chi exercises with simple movements, combining breathing and body. With the 2-day-1-night cruise, visitors will participate in kayaking to explore Sang - Toi cave after breakfast, a trip to the ancient fishing village of Viet Hai, over 100 years old, like an "island within an island", deep in Cat Ba National Park, exploring ancient houses and the daily life of ancient fishermen...
As the sun sets over Lan Ha Bay, the upper deck is the perfect place to indulge in afternoon tea, soak in the jacuzzi, enjoy an expensive cocktail or a floating meal overlooking the bay. This is also an area that many Western tourists, especially billionaire groups, love. The open space, with tables and chairs, allows them to comfortably rest, chat and enjoy the panoramic view of Lan Ha Bay.
La Espacia Restaurant is located on the second floor of the cruise ship, with a luxurious neoclassical design, accommodating about 80 guests. There is a bar area, displaying wines. Here, visitors will enjoy special lobster dishes, while admiring the "natural" beauty of this bay through transparent glass windows running along both sides of the restaurant.
In the evening on the cruise, exquisite European dishes are served with a rich menu, featuring main dishes made from premium ingredients such as Nha Trang lobster, Australian beef tenderloin, served with white/red wine... Dinner here will be served in fine-dining style with a menu advised and trained by a Michelin chef. After dinner, international band artists will perform live for guests at the Piano Bar next to the restaurant. In the quiet space on the bay, guests can listen to melodious music and take in the full view of the night sea.
According to Mr. Nguyen Tien Dung, head chef of the yacht, for VIP and V-VIP groups, they often book the entire yacht with their own requirements for food and taste. They create their own menu or some groups will have a culinary consultant. Depending on the requirements of each group, the buffet meals are adjusted to suit their taste. After each meal, the kitchen staff will summarize the most popular dishes and record customer feedback to make appropriate adjustments. "For example, a German group will often request to prepare more sausages, cold cuts, or similar things for breakfast. In the case of a French group, there is a greater demand for baguettes and croissants. Or an Indian group will have vegetarian dishes and an Indian menu...", Mr. Dung said. According to Lacorte Lea Jean Bus Tamante (from the Philippines), a manager of the cruise, the Captain's View Grand Suite is always the most "popular" room. During the peak summer tourist season, or the peak season for international visitors, to book this room type, visitors have to wait for a month. "For guests in the presidential suite and VIP and V-VIP groups, we know by heart the strict rules: Always prioritize the safety and confidentiality of customers; provide customers with personalized service; maintain 5-star standards in all situations," said Lea.
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