Ylang inherited her good looks from her mother Ginger, the eldest and most graceful of the
Halong Bay sisters. Ylang, as the first born of the third generation in this aristocratic family, built a strong attachment to her heritage of Vietnamese traditional design and Indochine legacy. Her love for flowers can be found everywhere on board with artefacts of floral motifs depicting the seasons.
Her interior is decorated with paintings she inherited from her mother as well as gifted from her grandparents’ artist friends. Ylang spent a lot of her childhood playing in the loft at her maternal grandmother’s home: a treasure trove of ancient reminiscences which she used to style her new home to perfection.
Although she is a romantic and loves ancient poetry, Ylang has always been down to earth, and growing up she loved to explore the environment, making friends with fisherman in floating villages and exploring the natural beauty of island jungles. The guests she hosts on board will sense all of this to the fullest.
Ylang has only ten spacious suites on two decks with floor-to-ceiling panoramic doors which open onto a private balcony. What makes Ylang truly unrivaled is her wellness proposition. The focus on wellbeing and mindfulness comes alive in the huge spa area with a vast range of treatments, various meditative onboard excursions, dynamic on-shore activities (leisure cycling or hiking, kayaking, swimming), and last but not least, tasty and healthy dietary.
Reception Lounge
Every journey on Ylang starts here. Held in elegant dark wood tones with inviting rattan furniture, the reception area wel-comes guests on board with its refined atmosphere and a wonderful display of Viet-namese artwork. A little boutique offers a chance to purchase the perfect souvenir.
Library Lounge
The comfortable sofas and lounge chairs, as well as the walls adorned with remarkable Vietnamese historical artifacts, make Ylang’s Indochinese-themed salon a place to sit back after a day of exploration. Stop by and enjoy some downtime or a conversation with fellow passengers whilst leafing through the latest edition of a magazine or the pages of a gripping book. The spa reception at the corner of the salon offers access to a world of true bliss.
Restaurant & Bar
Aboard Ylang, guests can savor the many culinary pleasures Vietnamese cuisine has to offer. The wood-paneled ceiling with its colonial-style fans, the ornate carvings on the walls and the dark wood and rattan furniture evoke the glorious bygone days of Indochina and set the mood for a gour-met meal or signature drink. Ylang’s bar is a cozy place to spend a lazy afternoon or to cap off an eventful day.
The semicircular bar area is surrounded by large, full-sized windows, offering guests sensational day and nighttime views of the bay and its impressive karsts. Take a seat at the bar to talk shop with our bartender or snuggle with a glass of wine in one of the loungers for a cherished tête-à-tête with your loved one.
Ylang Spa
Ylang’s defining characteristic is her focus on wellness and relaxation. There is hardly a better place on this planet to let the mind and soul come to rest than the otherworld-ly Lan Ha Bay. A team of therapists offers a wide variety of treatments in the generous spa facilities located on the upper deck. Three private rooms, of which one is the “deluxe chamber” with a private steam bath and shower, are flawless hideaways for couples and singles to enjoy a large va-riety of spa treatments. The comfortable and sheltered area invites guests to lean back on cozy upholstered armchairs for reflexology massages as well as manicures and pedicures. The sauna is also located in the spa department and is available for all guests. Nonetheless, it can be reserved for a private session.
Wellness Studio
To keep with Ylang’s wellness-inspired theme, a 26 sqm (280 sqft) room is dedicated to holistic and mindfulness activi-ties. Join our instructor in this multi-functional room for therapeutic and active well-being sessions such as our “singing bowl” meditation or private introductory yoga classes.
Terrace Deck
Ylang’s terrace deck is the prime locale to unwind and enjoy the outdoors while on board. The inviting pool is surrounded with comfortable sunbeds shaded by large canvas sails, setting the scene for perfect-ly relaxing moments in one of the world’s most scenic seascapes.
Life Aboard
Board Ylang and find yourself in a universe where you have Lan Ha Bay almost to yourself. After boarding, you immediately feel at home. The very large suite with your own balcony welcomes you with fresh fruits and cozy living quarters. Kick back by the pool with an espresso or opt for a foot massage in your room before exploring a local island village by bicycle. Start your morning by reinvigorating the body and mind with Tai Chi. Enjoy a healthy (or hearty) breakfast served in the privacy of your suite before setting out for active discoveries on-shore. Spend some hours indulging in the state-of-the-art spa or hop into a kayak from the ship’s platform to ex-plore the breathtaking scenery of Lan Ha Bay. A day full of lifestyle adventures finally reaches its climax when watching nightfall bathe the alluring bay in all shades of blue and crimson.
