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Day 1:
HA NOI - HA LONG
Departure by private car from Hanoi to Ha Long.
 12.00-13.00:
Arrive at Halong Public Port. Welcome by Emeraude staff and board
shuttle boat for short transfer (approximately 20 minutes) to the
Emeraude. Welcome cocktail and check in on board the Emeraude.
13.00-18.30:
The Emeraude cruises through Halong Bay passing by some of the most
scenic locations including Yen Ngua, Con Coc Mountains and a floating
village. A Vietnamese buffet lunch is served between 13.00 and 14.30
in the Emeraude restaurant. There is an optional guided visit to
Sungsot Grotto (Grotto of Surprises), weather and tide permitting.
Option of afternoon tea with pastries on the sundeck or in the restaurant
and an aperitif before dinner.
18.30:
Arrival at Titop Island for overnight on board.
19.00-21.00:
Vietnamese buffet dinner is served in the Emeraude dinning room.
Accommodation and overnight on board the Emeraude at Titop Island,
Halong Bay.
Day
2: HA LONG - HAI PHONG - HANOI
 If
Hanoi was Thang Long, "Ascending Dragon", the Halong bay,
"Descending Dragon". This name is originated from a legend
explaining the present of its rocky peaks that are the remains from
a fierce battle of a great dragon. The fantastic peaks cutting the
horizon in bluish teeth or sunken mountains which emerge only their
summits, caves and grottoes where the streams disappear, game of
mists and clouds. The most typical is that these peaks with the
strange shapes seem floating on the surface of water and here the
silence of This spreads sea dominates everywhere, sometimes broken
by the scream of a sea bird.
07.00:
The Emeraude sets sail once again through the breathtaking scenery
of Halong Bay heading for Halong Public Port.
07.00-09.00:
European buffet breakfast is served in the Emeraude restaurant
08.30-09.30: Check out of cabin.
09.30-10.00:
Transfer by shuttle boat back to Halong Public Port. Then we go
to Hai Phong, the city with French colonial style is very famous
for its streets and avenues edged by flaming. Visit Du Hang pagoda,
Hang Kenh Communal House. Lunch in city. Return to Ha Noi. End of
tour.
Price
net per person in US$
| Group
size |
Group
of 1 |
Group
of 2 |
Group
of 3 - 5 |
Group
of 6 - 9 |
Group
of 10 up |
Sgl
Sup |
| Emeraude |
355 |
187 |
178 |
160 |
156 |
95 |
| The
price is included: |
The
price is excluded: |
- Transportation by private
air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- English speaking guide
- Accommodation based on
twin sharing cabin including breakfast.
- Lunch and dinners with
fresh seafood on board.
- Entrance fees and excursions
according to program
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- Drinks, tips and any
personal expenses
- Other services not mentioned
in the program.
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 The
History: 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 Ony 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 replicasteamer with 39 cabins meticulously designed
to evoke the nostalgic charm of colonial Indochina.
The
Ship: Length 55 m - 3 decks - 38 cabins - 1 suite
- 2 bars + 1 restaurant - beauty massage service - International
service standards
The
Rooms: Each bespoke cabin exudes warmth and character
with high standards of workmanship, distinguished style and impeccable
service. With its polished wooden floors and brass fixtures and
fittings the Emeraude's rooms offer timeless elegance.
 Services:
From the sun deck, passengers can enjoy a soothing foot massage
while sipping a refreshing cocktail and gazing at the rock formations
reflected in the crystal clear water of the bay. The Emeraude's
huge paddle wheel opens to reveal a swimming deck offering Passengers
the opportunity to swim in the calm waters of the bay surrounded
by the majestic scenery. At dawn, that most magical time as the
sun rises, the soft and graceful movements of a t'ai chi class on
the deck complement the atmospheric silence of the bay.
The
Restaurant: The Emeraude's restaurant offers delicious,
freshly caught local seafood and other specialities. While enjoying
breathtaking views of the bay, passengers can enjoy the simple and
honest flavours of traditional fare.
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