The luxury emeraude cruises
2days 1night
Trip code: CRNEM2
Highlights:
The Emeraude is a magnificent vessel, a replica paddlesteamer which encapsulates the traditions of seafaring of French Indochina. This is the most luxurious boat plying the bay, with comfortable air-conditioned cabins, first-class meals and gorgeous views from the canopied upper deck. Skippered by a gruff Aussie captain, it offers two day cruises of the Bay, including a visit to Sung Sot grotto and water activities including swimming off the back deck and kayak hire. This trip is certainly romantic and arguably the most comfortable way of experiencing this special place.
DAY1: HANOI-HALONG
Depart from Hanoi in the morning, after two and half hour of driving and sightseeing the countryside scenery along the red river delta, we will be reached Halong city at noon. Then boarding the Luxury Emeraude Boat, a wonderful replica of one of the classic steamships of the colonial era of French Indochina. With 37 luxurious air-conditioned cabins, a restaurant, two bars and a sundeck. This is the ultimate Halong bay experience. Lunch is served on board around 1pm with fresh seafoods. whilst cruising on the crystal blue waters of the bay. Stop over at the Sung sot cave (Surprise cave) for discovering the cave’s stalactites and stalagmites. Next is enjoyed a swim at the Titop beach. Or just simplely see the sunset on the sundeck with a cocktail. Overnight on the Emeraude boat.(L/D)
DAY2: EMERAUDE CRUISES -HANOI
This early morning you will be joining with a Tai chi practice on the sundeck before having breakfast. Next is cruising heading down to Bai Tu Long bay through more beautiful mountains before heading returning back to Halong Harbor for disembarkation. From here we drive straight to Hanoi, on arrival Hanoi, transfer to hotel for check in. end of services (B)
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
INCLUSION:
• All Transportation & Transfers With AC Vehicles .jpg)
• Welcome cocktail
• Entrance fee to Halong Bay
• Luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin
• Tax and service charges
• Inter-continental Asian buffet lunch and dinner
• European breakfast buffet
• Insurance onboard
EXCLUSION:
• All airfares, transfers & hotels
• Visa arrangement
• Kayak, spa services
• Personal expenses (drinks, extra services and tips...)
• All service non-clearly mentioned above
Tour Cost:
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Hotel Category
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Tour costs in USD /Per person in group of
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Single supplement
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1
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2
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4
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Emeraude Superior Cabin
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376
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202
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176
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105
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Emeraude Deluxe Cabin
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388
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214
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186
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110
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+ Validity to 31st Dec 2008
NOTES:
• The cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change depending on weather and operations conditions.
• Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, visa expiry date for all passengers
• Credit cards are accepted on board: Amex, Visa and MasterCard.
• Surcharge of 25% will be added for cruises on December 24 & 31 and Lunar New Year Eve
• No additional charge for one child under 6 sharing the same bed
• Child under 12 sharing cabin with parents on extra mattress: US$ 70
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In 1910 a paddle steamer called the Emeraude was offering unforgettable cruises in Halong Bay for visitors to what was then French Indochina. The Emeraude was part of a flotilla owned by the Roque family who had left Bordeaux in 1858 in search of adventure and fortune. Over a period of more than 50 years they found both. After several ups and downs including successful trading and timber businesses, near bankruptcy and being taken hostage by pirates, the Roque brothers built Emeraude, Perle, Saphir, Rubis and Onyx to ferry passengers and freight along the waterways of Indochina and cruise on magnificent Halong Bay.
Today the Emeraude offers a regular cruise service on board a luxurious replica steamer with 38 cabins meticulously designed to evoke the nostalgic charm of colonial Indochina.
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