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Emeraude Cruises (2 days/1 night) - $350
Emeraude Cruises launched the Emeraude on December 16, 2003, the first ever luxury cruise ship designed as a direct inspiration from the past in Vietnam. Holiday-makers on Emeraude will cruise around scenic, memorable and beautiful Halong Bay.


Price: US$350 (included taxes & service charge)
Routes: Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
Duration: 2 days/1 night
Depart from: Hanoi
Return to: Hanoi
Emeraude Cruises launched the Emeraude on December16, 2003, the first ever luxury cruise ship designed as a directinspiration from the past in Vietnam. Holiday-makers on Emeraude willcruise around scenic, memorable and beautiful Halong Bay.

French owner, Eric Merlin, accidentallydiscovered the existence of a magnificent fleet of four single-wheeledpaddle steamers-Emeraude, Perle, Saphir and Rubis, operating in Halongand other parts of Vietnam from 1906 to 1945 from a black and whitepostcard he bought in France!

Highlight: Boating, cave visiting, and cultural experience
 
 
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong (L/D)
  • 12.00- 13.00: Upon arrival at the port, a warm welcome by Emeraude staff andthen board the shuttle boat for a short transfer (approximately 5minutes) to the Emeraude. Welcome cocktail and check in on board theEmeraude.
  • 13.00 – 18.30 The Emeraude cruises through HalongBay 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
    Thereis an optional guided visit to Sungsot Grotto (Grotto of Surprises),weather and tide permitting. Option of afternoon tea with pastries onthe sundeck or in the restaurant and an aperitif before dinner.
  • 18.30: Arrive at Hang Luon lake for overnight on board.
  • 19.00 - 21.00: Vietnamese buffet dinner is servedin the Emeraude dinning room, BBQ on the Sundeck. Accommodation andovernight on board the Emeraude at Hang Luon lake, Halong Bay.
Day 2: Emeraude Cruise - Halong Bay - Hanoi (B)
  • 06.00: Tai Chi Class.
  • 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 - 09.45: Check out of cabin.
  • 09.45 - 10.00: Transfer by shuttle boat back to Halong Public Port. End of Services.
 
Cabin Grade
Single
Double
Superior Cabin
US$ 308
US$ 350
Deluxe Cabin
US$ 321
US$ 375
P.Roque Suite
US$ 557
US$ 624
Emeraude Suite
US$ 557
US$ 624
Captain's Suite
US$ 557
US$ 624
Trip includes:
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Entrance fee to Halong Bay
  • Tender boat.
  • Bus transfer: Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
  • Cruise through Halong Bay
  • Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin
  • Tax and service charges
  • Sightseeing tickets
  • Vietnamese buffet lunch and dinner and European breakfast buffet
  • Foreign management and multilingual crew and service staff

Trip excludes:

  • All airfares and transfers
  • Visa arrangements
  • Kayak, massage
  • Personal expenses (drinks, extra services and tips) and all services non-clearly
Note:
  • Cruise itinerary and schedule subject to change upon weather and operations conditions.
  • 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, one child per booking only.
  • US$ 75.00 net for one child from 6 to 12 sharing cabin with parents on extra mattress, one child per booking.
  • A valid passport is required upon check-in on board. All major Credit cards are accepted on board: Amex, Visa & Master.
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