Experience a unique cruise connecting heritage sites.

A sea voyage connecting heritage sites.

The unique cruise "Ha Long Heritage Journey" was launched to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Ha Long Bay being recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site. As the most luxurious overnight tour in Ha Long Bay for the summer of 2024, the itinerary is designed according to the direction of the Quang Ninh Provincial People's Committee: "Developing new, diverse, unique, and highly competitive tourism products, especially high-end resort tourism products associated with promoting the natural values, people, and culture of Quang Ninh, the World Natural Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, and other outstanding tourism resources of the province, focusing on expanding tourism space in the Bai Tu Long Bay, Van Don, Co To areas and some islands in the province."

With an area of ​​over 1,500 km²²Ha Long Bay holds countless wonders. However, most current tours are limited to the core area of ​​about 400 km.²The "Ha Long Heritage Journey" takes visitors beyond those boundaries, exploring the wider bay area, especially the Bai Tu Long National Park. Lasting 3 days and 2 nights, this journey is four times longer than typical tours, offering the chance to discover unexplored new territories.

The Halong Bay Heritage Discovery Tour takes visitors on a fascinating adventure through four heritage areas. From Tuan Chau port, visitors depart for Dau Go Island – the first gem in the chain of natural wonders of Halong Bay. The ship takes visitors to explore the fantastical sculptures of nature such as Dog Rock, Fighting Cock Rock, Incense Burner Rock, Titop Island, Surprise Cave, Human Head Rock, Drum Cave, Vieng Bay, Ba Cua Bay, Ha Bay, Cong Do, Thien Canh Son Cave, Dragon Rock, Cap La, Tra San, Cong Dam, Stacked Stone Park, Van Gio, Ba Mat, and Cactus Island. The journey continues to the waters of Ban Sen, Van Don, Quan Lan, and Bai Tu Long National Park, where visitors have the opportunity to discover islands that retain their pristine beauty and peaceful coastal fishing villages.

This journey can be described as a harmonious blend of humanity and magnificent nature. Ha Long Bay unfolds before visitors with a multifaceted and surprising beauty, offering unforgettable experiences. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore this world natural wonder in its entirety, from traditional values ​​to modern and creative perspectives. With this journey, Quang Ninh has affirmed its commitment to preserving and promoting the heritage value of Ha Long Bay. Furthermore, the "Ha Long Heritage Journey" lays the foundation for future cross-Vietnam and international heritage journeys.

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A green voyage

Grand Pioneers Cruise stands out with its luxurious and modern design, offering a completely new travel experience. The strong, robust lines of the ship's hull blend seamlessly with the graceful movements of the waves, creating a harmonious and impressive overall effect. With large glass windows and spacious balconies, each cabin becomes an open space, allowing guests to fully enjoy the magical beauty of Ha Long Bay.

The entire design of the yacht features a modern structure, with the decks gradually tapering from bottom to top, ensuring both aerodynamic and hydrodynamic standards while creating a sense of spaciousness reminiscent of a futuristic spaceship. With this unique design, guests can fully admire the surrounding natural scenery and take in the beauty of the entire vessel from any position on the yacht, whether at the bow or stern looking up at the sundeck on the upper deck.

Above all, with its chiller system using water as the refrigerant (seawater as the cooling agent) and its internationally standardized wastewater treatment system, this cruise ship is one of the most modern vessels operating in Ha Long Bay. The wastewater treatment system is equipped with an oil-water separator from HAN YOUNG (South Korea), certified by KR (South Korea) and VR (Vietnam) classification societies, ensuring that wastewater is treated to meet stringent standards before being discharged into the environment. This is a significant step forward in improving the quality of tourism services and protecting the environment in Ha Long Bay.

Furthermore, Grand Pioneers is a symbol of luxury and sustainability. The entire hull is coated with high-quality paints from International Paint (Netherlands) and Sigma (USA), using PSPC paint technology that is free of harmful chemicals, helping to protect the marine environment and extend the ship's lifespan. In addition, the yacht uses environmentally friendly materials such as engineered wood, bamboo charcoal, insulation foam, Sika concrete, etc., completely replacing natural wood, contributing to forest conservation and minimizing environmental impact. With these efforts, Grand Pioneers has affirmed its commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development.

Mr. Luong The Tuyen, Deputy General Director of Viet Thuan Group - the investor and operator of Grand Pioneer Cruise, said: “Grand Pioneer Cruise is the first ship designed and built in Vietnam by Vietnamese engineers. However, because we use modern technologies from around the world, we also consulted and received advice from foreign experts to apply them in Vietnam.”

Phuong Mai is a reporter for Travellive Magazine in Hanoi.

Phuong Mai