Description
The Halong Jasmine is a newly built 24 cabin wooden junk with great attention to detail and a high quality of design. Rich 1930s Indochine-style wooden decor and exquisite ornamentation are present throughout the boat which has a fantastic restaurant, bar and even a spa offering a range of treatments guaranteed to unwind and rejuvenate.
Read on a lounge chair on the sundeck while taking in the unique scenery as it floats past, enjoy a cold drink in the cosy bar and sample delicious Vietnamese cuisine in the restaurant. The service on board is fantastic, whether you require something specific or just want a friendly chat with someone who has plenty of local insight and knowledge.
Accommodation
There are 13 Jasmine Premium Rooms, 9 Jasmine Deluxe Rooms with private balconies and 2 Jasmine Junior Suites with private balconies and jacuzzi baths. All rooms have panoramic windows, air conditioning and hot showers.
Childcare
Children are welcome on board but there are no specific facilities for them, however inter connecting cabins are available for families. The service on board is very personalised and the crew will do their utmost to make sure your stay as a family is as enjoyable as possible. Children will love the excitement of sleeping on board and having the ocean and all its adventures right on the doorstep.
Facilities
Facilities include the Jasmine Restaurant which serves a wide variety of delicious fresh cuisine including superb seafood. There is also a bar which is a great place to get to know fellow travellers and a Jasmine Spa for when you feel the need to retreat from it all.
Activities
Activities during your stay on board Halong Jasmine include boat trips to beautiful deserted beaches and unspoilt fishing villages, Tai Chi classes, kayaking, wine tasting and even Vietnamese cookery classes are available on request.
When to travel
The best time of year to visit Halong Bay is during the spring or autumn. Because the bay is situated in the northern part of the country, it can get colder in the winter. The rainy season here is at its peak in July to September. July is the hottest month, January the coolest. The dry season runs from November to April.
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Location and directions
Northern Vietnam, Vietnam
170 kilometres from Hanoi, in northeastern Vietnam, Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places on earth.
How to get there
15-hour international flight (one change) to Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport followed by a 3-hour drive to Halong Bay.
