Ginger, Hidden Worlds ex Lan Ha Bay Return

1 Night Cruise sailing from Lan Ha Bay roundtrip aboard Ginger.

Day 1 Marina – Cat Ba Island (Viet Hai) – Mooring
Embark on a unique journey, meeting at Heritage Line’s lounge at Tuan Chau Marina. A short speedboat transfer takes you to your luxurious floating home, the starting point for exploring the wonders of Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island. Lunch is served in the almost 360-, light-flooded, elegant dining room during we sail deeper into the bay. Unwind on the terrace deck or private balcony, soaking in the surreal seascape.

Mooring close to Cat Ba Island, we step on land heading to Viet Hai Village, nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by jungle-cladded mountains. Cycling through this valley offers wonderful insights into the isolated life of the local inhabitants. The community, surrounded by thick forests and mountains, and only accessible by sea, is self-sufficient, cultivating vegetables, fruits, and fishing on the bay. Returning to the ship, we sail to our overnight anchorage spot in Lan Ha Bay. The ship’s chef invites you to a hands-on cooking class in the dining room, showcasing local ingredients and the preparation of classic Vietnamese dishes.

Extend the evening by unwinding at the bar with a digestif, or joining the team for some funny squid fishing before retiring to your suite.

Day 2 Mooring – Kayaking – Marina
Wake up early for a Tai Chi session on the terrace deck. Traditional Vietnamese coffee, tea and breakfast pastries await in the dining room for a first bite. The ship sails to a place called “Frog Lake”, a secluded area which is perfect for an energetic morning excursion by kayak. Explore this captivating marine landscape with cliffs stretching vertically out of the water and you feel a sense of freedom while paddling through a labyrinth of jade-green water, rocks and vivid tree-topped islets.

Back on board, we serve a hearty breakfast or brunch while cruising back to the disembarkation spot, from where we transfer you back to the pier by speedboat. Savour the last moments of this unique journey while relaxing on the terrace deck.

The gracious Ginger will be Heritage Line’s new vessel cruising the Lan Ha Bay, which is a tranquil part of the famous Halong Bay in Vietnam. Ginger hosts only 12 large suites, all naturally light-flooded and with well-sized balcony. There will be two Regent Suites in the highest room category. Additional four Signature Suites and six Junior Suites complete the suite only vessel. Ginger expresses her elegance with warm timber floors, marble bathrooms and distinguished design themes that interlace the long-lasting traditions of Northern Vietnam paired with contemporary accents.

Ginger’s uniqueness is expressed with a special culinary theme as well as a refreshing lifestyle atmosphere. The terrace deck is a marvelous public area. An almost 360-degree light-flooded restaurant offering live cooking is framed by an outdoor alfresco area. An indoor bar corner invites to relax before or after dinner.

The most exclusive facility is Ginger’s pool on the terrace deck. Surrounded by comfortable shaded sunbeds, the views from the pool are spectacular. So are the views from the spa rooms in the stern of the ship – one VIP spa room comes with steam bath. Combine relaxing spa treatments with dramatic outlooks through floor to ceiling glass windows on the bay.

Heritage Line was founded in 2008 and provides luxurious cruise journeys on the Mekong River between Vietnam and Cambodia. The company is la Swiss-Vietnamese Joint Venture and located in Saigon – now called Ho Chi Minh City.

As the sun slowly sets…Step out on to your private balcony…sip on your drink and become part of the river life unfolding around you.

Start your day on the Mekong with Thai Chi lessons on the Sun Deck. Or bathe in the rays of dawn shining through your balcony as you lay in bed. A journey full of reverberating sights, colors and sounds awaits you.

Whether it is a refreshing sundowner drink at the lounge or a pampering time at the “Apsara” beauty salon, this is a time for reflection and relaxation.

When night falls, dancers perform and dinner is served. The ship changes hue at night and the staff emerge the following morning in their exquisite Cambodian traditional outfit.

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Ginger - Main Deck

Ginger - Upper Deck

Ginger - Terrace Deck

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Regent Suite

The two Regent Suites, named Blue Phoenix and White Crane, are the most luxurious options to voyage aboard Ginger. Both have 50 sqm of floor space including private balcony and a bathroom with a Jacuzzi that offers great vistas of Lan Ha Bay. The light-flooded expansive bathroom in conjunction with the private balcony (6 sqm) make the Regent Suites a special abode. Each of the two suites boasts an individual design theme dedicated to mythical birds of Vietnam’s rich repertoire of fables. The interior design features hand-made lacquer panels over the bed, antique and colonial furniture, gleaming gold leaf ceilings and artistic decoration.

Amenities:
Individually controlled air conditioning, cabinet, mini bar, safety box, balcony with sun chairs and table, Wi-Fi, LCD screen, movie and music entertainment system, Bluetooth loudspeaker, sofa lounge, bathroom with walk-in shower and Jacuzzi, hairdryer, slippers, bathrobe, tea & coffee facility, coffee machine, in-house phone, luggage rack.

Signature Suite

The Signature Suites have the same total floor space of 37 sqm (including a 5 sqm private balcony) as the Junior Suites but are located on the upper deck. They feature a warm yellow, earthy brown and antique gold flower theme with intricate, feminine décor. Delicate floral embroideries on silk panels inspire guests to revel in romance and poetry. The exquisite bathroom with its mosaic tiled walls behind a lavish vanity, a large walk-in shower and an exquisite bathtub invite to indulge in extravagance.

Amenities:
Individually controlled air conditioning, cabinet, mini bar, safety box, balcony with sun chairs and table, Wi-Fi, sound system, Bluetooth loudspeaker, sofa lounge, bathroom with walk-in shower and bath tub, hairdryer, slippers, bathrobe, tea & coffee facility, in-house phone, luggage rack.

Junior Suite

The six spacious Junior Suites (two twins, four doubles) with 37 sqm total floor space (including a 5 sqm private balcony) on the main deck offer a separate sofa lounge area and bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower and bathtub overlooking the bay. Beds face the sea and the private balcony is accessible via a large sliding glass door. The Junior Suites rooms are naturally light-flooded and feature an artful design of dark-ink hand painted local scenery and landscapes at the backdrop of the bed and their ceilings are covered with entwined silver leaves.

Amenities:
Individually controlled air conditioning, cabinet, mini bar, safety box, balcony with sun chairs and table, Wi-Fi, sound system, Bluetooth loudspeaker, sofa lounge, bathroom with walk-in shower and bath tub, hairdryer, slippers, bathrobe, tea & coffee facility, in-house phone, luggage rack.