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Just outside of the famous Halong Bay and three limestone peaks to the left, Lan Ha is a serene cove with the feeling that you could be the first to enter its waters. The eldest of three Heritage Line cruise ships, each with a unique legend attached, Ginger was dubbed the most adventurous and left to explore this secluded spot. Cutting a striking figure, the ship's design was inspired by the opulent Ming Emperors and each room is decorated with delicate bird motifs. Your day might begin with tai chi at sunrise before a splash in the rooftop pool and a few hours spent exploring a neighbouring island - or laying out on the beach.
From $340 person/night
The bathtubs (and in some cases, jacuzzi) all have built-in spa treatments! While you soak, a lava stone water system works its soothing magic.
A cinema pops up after dinner if you fancy watching a classic before bed!
Lan Han Bay doesn't have as many well-known hot spots to see, so the Ginger's itineraries aren't as varied as other cruises.
With an (almost) 360° view of the bay, the glass-walled restaurant and bar has a menu of varied tastes and every dish is made in the sizzling open kitchen. The wrap-around veranda is a top choice for watching the sunset! Occupying most of the stern, the spa offers traditional revitalising treatments. Decorated with antiques from across Asia, the cosy library lounge has a great selection of books to sink into. Sitting above the rooftop deck, the heated stone pool comes with jacuzzi jets and a killer view.
There are just a dozen suites, each superbly designed with finely-embroidered decor, ornate wooden partitions and hand paintings in dark ink. The bathrooms are sleek with clawfoot tubs, walk-in showers and marble countertops. Floor-to-ceiling windows open onto a balcony with views stretching across the bay. Named Blue Phoenix and White Crane, the most spacious suites have a separate lounge with glossy tea cabinets and a roomy jacuzzi.
Enjoy on-board cooking classes with the chef, movies on the deck and the always-eventful squid fishing in the evenings. Over one or two nights, the Ginger drops anchor off Cat Bat Island for a scenic cycle to Viet Hai village and cruises 'Frog Lake' before stopping for a dip or a kayak in the turquoise water. On the second day, visit a nearby floating village and hike through lush forests where you might spot a chattering macaque.
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