THE HALONG BAY COLLECTIONI N SEARCH OF THE EXCEPTIONAL

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Halong Bay is affectionatelyknown to locals as Dragon Bay or “Vinh Ha Long”.

Heritage Line, a consummate collector designs ships to re-create the past of an era gone-by. Each vessel is unique in its décor and setting. Each detail painstakingly

crafted, to remake history. Authenticity, tradition, art and exploration lie at the heart of our compilation of the exclusive. Vessels with their own tales to tell.

THE THREE S ISTERSAffectionately known by their crews as the “3 sisters” - Ginger, Jasmine and Violet

paid tribute, being brought to life in great detail on board of each of the traditional

the largest of the three. Then there is Violet, the youngest and most lavish member - dominating the Bay with her beauty and imposing appearance.

VIOLET THE YOUNGEST SISTERShe can be pompous at times but her coquettishness will melt any heart.

longed for. Years ago, a French aristocrat and his wife settled in the legendary Halong Bay. They had three stunning daughters, the most special being Violet of this bourgeoisie family. Halong Bay, known in Vietnamese as the Bay of the Descending Dragons, was the perfect setting for Violet. Myriad

and the beaches cuddle the Bay in a tranquil embrace. Her childhood years certainly honed the poet and the dreamer in her – she grew up in a perfect blend with nature. She was surrounded by nothing else but the stars and the moon, the

even the dragons. Every night, she would sit beneath the stars, quaff the beauty of the night and pen her most poetic lines. Though the youngest, Violet is not at all cowed by Ginger and Jasmine, her two elder sisters.

her. When she glides on the water, the moon and stars stop shining and the winds whisper her name.

Inspired by her coquettish personality, the Violet marries classical French architecture with Vietnamese allure. The luxury 5-star junk o!ers two categories of cabins and no more than six cabins in total - two deluxe rooms and four grand suites. Each cabin is individually designed and has its private balcony. This junk o!ers guests a royal Indochine-styled restaurant with bar, spa, gym, sauna and a lounge with library to ensure that you feel home in the Bay.

Particulars:French-Indochine design4 Suites and 2 Deluxe cabinsRestaurant with barLounge with library & souvenir shopGym and saunaSpa Sun deck with bar

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VIOLET AT A GLANCE

Restaurant with bar

the restaurant and this eatery feels more like a bourgeois living room where friends are made and tête-à-tête conducted over red wine. Our high end cuisine produces varied

in seafood. Set menus and a wide choice of à la carte cuisine are offered. The subtle small bar with illuminated backboard artwork is the ideal place for a pre-dinner drink before taking your seat at your private table. Lounge Area with library

The lounge is set up with traditional

patterns creating an elegant atmosphere to while your time away. The library invites you to rummage and examine a bit.

Gym and Sauna

The extravagant Violet also has its own gym and sauna. Be a little sporty – lift those free weights and feel totally relaxed and ready to sneak into your soft bed after

people) session with aromatic oils.

Spa

The Spa offers a varied selection of relaxing treatments. A secluded room with space for one is the perfect refuge to dream away on one of those mystic Halong evenings.

Sundeck

The sundeck with its numerous sun beds is not only a place for watching islets and islands - the Violet hosts its dinners here in an exclusive set up of lanterns and stars. A day-bar with lounge-like wooden sofas offer guests the ultimate setting for their sundowners.

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3.3 Gym and sauna

VIOLETDECKS

VIOLET CABINS

Deluxe

The Violet has two special deluxe rooms. We named them Water and Mountain – the elements of Halong Bay. And they are individually designed. The Water Deluxe has a king bed and a soft white ocean-like ambiance surrounds the room. The Mountain comes with twin beds and carries a more yellowish tone. Both cabins are equipped with elegant furnishings and attention-to-detail artifacts. They are located

space and have a private balcony

Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioner, mini bar, in-house phone, safety box, LCD screen, DVD player, table, lounge chair, bath robe, Jacuzzi, hair dryer, tea and co!ee facility.

Suites

The Violet Suites read like a romantic fairytale. The four are called

(Twin). As with the Deluxe all four are appointed with its singularly

Large windows offer a full view

Dragon come more in reddish hue with golden or silver deco elements

have a rather dreamy-white or

pay meticulous attention to detail: plush king solid wood beds, exotic dark furniture, charming fabrics and decorative walls and ceilings

create that exquisite regal aura. The suites sit on the upper deck

views of the bay from the private

Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioner, mini bar, in-house phone, safety box, LCD screen, DVD player, table, lounge chair, bath robe, Jacuzzi, hair dryer, tea and co!ee facility.

VIOLET LIFE ON BOARDImagine waking up to the sweet warble of birds chirping. The early rays of the sun start to kiss the curtains and floor of your beautiful cabin. The smell of co!ee – strong but not pungent - gently glides to your cabin.

All along the way from your cabin to the restaurant you are greeted by the cherubic smiles of the staff. You think, “Soon, they will not be staff to me but friends.” Breakfast is a buffet. A big spread laid out. Western cuisine. Asian food. Fusion delights.

awaits. You have thought about this day since leaving your home country and now you are in the middle of it.

And you look forward to returning to the Violet. You glide into the blue hour of the day. You slip into the

the bubbles start to tenderly massage you. As you lay your head on the soft pillow, your thoughts wander to the day after. A memory for a lifetime.

JASMINE THE MIDDLE CHILDSturdy and strong - with a decidedly languid air.

She is handsome and sturdy. Much

to like Jasmine. She has a strong

like chocolate in the noon-day sun. Her voice is soft and somewhat unnerving. But do not be belied by her gentle timbre. She is tough and her demeanor captivating.

Jasmine, a handsome 4-star junk, has three categories of cabins with 24 rooms in total. Surrounded by a fusion of French-Indochine architecture and fine Vietnamese art, Jasmine reveals her particularly proud character. The benched terrace (by the way, great barbecue dinners are served here) in front of the daylight lit restaurant is highly inviting. Guests are tempted to spend protracted hours here to study the passing wonders of the Bay. The bar and lounge adjacent the restaurant are the preferred chit-chat areas of guests about their discoveries during their Bay-day.

Particulars:French-Indochine design24 cabins (3 categories)Large RestaurantLounge with barMassage roomCozy Terrace with wooden, pillow topped seating and table set-upHuge sun deck

JASMINE AT A GLANCE

Terrace

The terrace is a perfect link to the

terrace becomes the place to be – where sumptuous seafood barbecue is prepared and the atmosphere is open and relaxed.

Restaurant with lounge

The large restaurant offers enough

if they wish, chat with others. The

sets the stage for the exploration of the romantic Bay. Nice Asian and Vietnamese decors are the beautiful add-ons. A small lounge with a bar sits next to the restaurant area where

is served.

Sun deck

The Jasmine is high and that is why guests love the sundeck which gives guests a lovely view of the Bay from above. Sun chairs and umbrellas dot the large space on the top deck where drinks and snacks are served from the bar.

Massage room

The massage room has two benches. Opt for a head and shoulder massage (one treatment out of many) to relax whilst the Jasmine weighs you softly

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JASMINEDECKS

JASMINE CABINS

Superior

on the main deck with teak-wood

windows and tastefully chosen décor

accommodation.

Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioner, mini bar, in-house phone, slippers, safety box, glass standing shower, bath robe.

Deluxe

The Deluxe cabins sit on the main

of nine cabins. The rooms have a

The décor is classy – with marvelous

and well designed amenities decorate this room. The bath has, as all Jasmine cabins, a glass covered standing shower.

Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioner, mini bar, in-house phone, slippers, safety box, glass standing shower, bath robe.

Junior Suite

The two Jasmine Junior Suites, located on the main deck, are

excursions, immerse yourself in the

Bay during sunset.

Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioner, mini bar, in-house phone, slippers, safety box, Jacuzzi, glass standing shower, bath robe.

JASMINE LIFE ON BOARDThe first thing that strikes you about Jasmine is its well-built disposition. You feel at ease when you are at the Jasmine.

picture of life aboard the Jasmine. The morning rays bathe your room in soft colours. The waves of the bay are somewhere around you. Breakfast is a sumptuous spread.

Noodles and more. The right dose of energy, together with the early-bird

day. You look forward to kayaking (ah, the sound of it has the right dash of adventure and exoticism), you are besotted by the thought of paddling in the bay. You can now add lasting chronicles to your life book that you will share with your children and grandchildren. Didn’t we say the sturdy and reliable Jasmine promises to deliver?

GINGER THE ELDESTShe is graceful and responsible, yet she exudes a delectable avant-garde ambiance.

Ginger embraces her responsibility with a lot of grace. “My beauty lies in my experience,” she says. She has seen a bit of life and has played the role of mother hen to her younger siblings. Her voice is measured. Yet,

The clouds part when she smiles, she says. And yes, she is smiling when she says it.

Ginger can be straight out of the classic French film – Indochine. The restaurant is painted in vivid colors and the cabins sit in perfect harmony with the Bay. She o!ers two categories of cabins, amounting to a total of 10 which make this 4-star junk a private and perfect home for couples and small groups. Guests can enjoy fine cuisine in the French-Vietnamese restaurant or rest in the lounge with bar. Ginger is a wooden junk that delightfully manages classic beauty with some modern comfort.

Particulars:French-Indochine design10 cabins (2 categories)RestaurantLounge with barLarge sun deck with sunbathing chairs

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GINGER AT A GLANCE

Sundeck

totally benign and bask in the rays of the sun on some hugging lounge chairs awaiting the sun raise behind one of the thousand islets. We bring

strong black coffee - for that unique Halong Bay moment.

Restaurant

Savor delectable cuisine at the

tone, coupled with candle-light and panoramic windows will certainly ensure that your meals are memorable experiences.

Bar with Lounge

Let your hair down in the evenings. Saunter to the bar and down a couple. The gregarious bartender regales with you on anecdotes

of his specially concocted fruit shake drinks – fresh and tasty.

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GINGERDECKS

GINGER CABINS

Superior

cabins located on the main and

and ceiling create a warm ambience of the rooms. Large windows offer a spectacular view to the Bay.

Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioner, mini bar, in-house phone, slippers, safety box, glass standing shower, bath robe.

Deluxe

Two Deluxe cabins complete the

are located on the main deck. The

connecting facility available (Deluxe-

ceiling are the same as the Superiors. The decor is decent and adds to the

Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioner, mini bar, in-house phone, slippers, safety box, glass standing shower, bath robe.

GINGER LIFE ON BOARDYou have planned for this adventure for some time. You arrive at the dock. You are greeted by the flowing smiles of the team.

You feel at home. Your room is comfortable and exquisite. Your bed – with its pristine covers - beckons

sounds of mother nature … and by a hunger sneaking into your slumber.

The side boat of the Ginger brings you to a little white sandy beach for

shallow turquoise water. And you return to Ginger who waits for you - see-sawing in water - with a smile. Staff hand you soft towels to freshen

you for the looming sun set at sundeck where water, rocks, fauna and boats gently merge to play, lighted by the shimmering stars.

S U N S ETTHE DAY BOAT

The Sunset is our day boat which guests use on day two (only the 3-day “The Jewels of Halong Bay” voyage) of their excursion to explore the southern part of the Bay, around

restaurant which serves a delicious breakfast after boarding and a tasty lunch between all activities. Guests can also relax and sun tan on the sun deck with comfy pillow chairs and laid back sun beds whilst the little Sunset intimately trundles through the Bay. The Sunset has a spa and the masseuses on board are ready to ease your aching muscles.

SIGNATURE ACTIVITIES

Tai Chi classes Vietnamese cooking workshop Kayaking * Bamboo rowing boat at fishing village Biking in National park (The Jewels of Halong Bay only) Halong Bay nature and culture presentation Special cave dinner on request (charters mainly) Books and magazines (Violet only) Fitness and Sauna (Violet only) Spa Conference & meeting equipment on request (charters mainly)

* included in “The Jewels of Halong Bay” on the 2nd day (Canadian Seward kayaks 2-seater / single-seater) Kayak on request (extra charge) for “The Dragon Passage”

OUR JOURNEYS

The Dragon Passage 2 days, 1 night A classic passage along the former playground of dragons which offers memorable

sights and sounds. The Jewels of Halong Bay 3 days, 2 nights

Technical figures

Violet Jasmine Ginger SunsetLaunch November 2009 December 2007 March 2006 February 2011L / W / H 38 m / 10 m / 6 m 55 m / 11 m / 10 m 38 m / 9 m / 6 m 30 m / 6 m / 3,5 mBeam / Draft 10 m / 1,6 m 11 m / 1,9 m 9 m / 1,6 m 6 m / 1,6 mGross tonnage 300 tons 700 tons 300 tons 100 tonsCruising speed 5 nautical knots 5 nautical knots 5 nautical knots 5 nautical knotsElectricity 220 volts 220 volts 220 volts 220 voltsCapacity / Cabins 12 passengers

6 cabins (two categories)

46 passengers 23 cabins (three categories)

20 passengers 10 cabins (two categories)

30 passengers

Safety Radio Comm., Radar (only Violet and Jasmine), GPS, monitoring camera system, shipwreck alarm system, Depth Measurer (only Jasmine), life jackets, life rafts, tender, first aid kits, fire hydrants, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors in each cabin.

Radio Comm., GPS, life jackets, life rafts, tender, first aid kits, fire hydrants, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors in indoor areas.

Notes

Heritage Line Co. Ltd.

68 Street Nr. 10 - Tran Trong Cung Tan Thuan Dong Ward (District 7) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

info@heritage-line.com