Emeraude Cruise Halong bay

mekongdelta-travel.com: Old world charm resurfaced on the calm water of Halong Bay, Vietnam with the launch of a magnificent five star vessel Emeraude modeled in the tradition of the grand old single wheeled paddle steamer of the colonial era. One of the great natural wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Halong Bay covers an area of 1,500 km² over which are scattered thousands of limestone islands and grottoes rising from the clear, emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin.

The majestic beauty of the bay and its islands is only fully appreciated while meandering among the islands, fjords and islets. The original Emeraude was one of the flotillas owned by the Roque family who left Bordeaux in 1858 in search of fame and fortune. The fleet cruised along Indochina waterways and Halong Bay in the olden days. The original Emeraude sank in the Bay in 1937. Using advanced techniques, French architects painstakingly modeled the new vessel from old photos and drawings found at the Paris' Maritime Museum. Passengers can now relax, seek total comfort in the luxurious cabins or enjoy the beautiful sea breeze on the sun deck and enjoy the splendor and serenity of nature.  

The Emeraude operates daily a two day, one night cruise. For lunch and dinner, passengers get to enjoy delicious freshly caught seafood and Vietnamese specialties. In the morning, an American style breakfast is served onboard the colonial vessel. For passengers who want more than just cruising around, the Emeraude also offer afternoon tea, traditional body massages and sunrise Tai Chi classes. The trip is completely flexible offering we variety of options for all.

Price in US $ per person:

Promotion: From 1st May to 30th Aug, 2009

Duration	Cabin Type	1 pax	2 pax	4 pax	6 pax	Single	Charter
2 days 1 night	Superior	313	172	153	149	+94	9,600
	Deluxe	323	181	163	158	+95
	Suite	483	258	239	234	+180

From 1st Sep to 31st Dec, 2009

Duration	Cabin Type	1 pax	2 pax	4 pax	6 pax	Single	Charter
2 days 1 night	Superior	389	213	190	182	+124	11,781
	Deluxe	401	226	202	194	+124
	Suite	604	327	302	292	+225

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Includes:

• Welcome cocktail
• Entrance fee to Halong Bay.
• Insurance onboard
• Luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin
• Tax and service charges
• Vietnamese buffet lunch and dinner
• European breakfast buffet
• Transfer by private car/ minibus Hanoi- Halong- Hanoi

Excludes:

• Visa application, kayak, spa services, beverages and items excluded in rates inclusion

Rates Condition & Application:
Domestic and inbound leisure markets; one child under 12 can share a twin or double cabin with two adults; free of charge for child below 6 year old traveling with parents limiting to one child per booking

Rebates Policy
One single cabin for every 10 fully paid cabins or 16 fully paid passengers per booking, non-exchangeable or redeemable for cash

Note: if you are not to book transfer from Hanoi to Halong and return, the price will be lower, from 145 $ US/person

Cruises Halong: Designed with 38 Luxurious Cabins and one Suite, the 55 meter vessel is equipped with modern standards of comfort and safety. With inspiration from historic steamers, Emeraude was designed with the grandeur of yesteryear - refined interior décor, a 80-seat restaurant, bars, shops, massage rooms, swimming platform, complete with entertainment features and a boutique shop for souvenir collectors. It also has a 350m2 open upper deck lounge bar for holay-makers to relax, sip their favorite champagne totally engulfed in the beautiful scenic Halong Bay.

Breakfast on Emeraude

Ha Long Bay or Bay of the Descending Dragons is the UNESCO heritage site surrounded by crystal clear water hence the perfect spot for eco-tourism. Built with Eco friendly water and waste treatment systems, Emeraude received special permission from the Halong Tourism Authority to cruise within protected, natural reserves and gulf of Halong Bay.

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Emeraude Cruise Service

Emeraude Cruise Overview

Deluxe Cruise through Halong Bay, 2 Days/ 1 Night, Daily Departure 

Enjoy a refreshing cocktail upon boarding the Emeraude around noon at the Emeraude Pier. After checking in, have lunch at the restaurant.
Cruise among hundreds of islets to discover unspoilt pockets of Halong Bay and its remote, floating fishing villages. Kayak or swim from the vessel's stern deck. At the Hang Trong anchorage, whet your appetite with an onboard cooking demonstration. After sunset, enjoy dinner at the restaurant, before retiring to your cabin for a good night sleep or join the crew and learn squ fishing.
Wake up the next morning at sunrise and practice Tai Chi on the sundeck. After an energising breakfast, check out and disembark at Emeraude Pier.

Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Emeraude Cruise (Lunch/Dinner)

• 08.30-13.00: Pick up by private car at your hotel about 8.30. Spend 3 hour sight seeing country Vietnam on the way to Halong city. Arrive at Emeraude Pier just before 12.00 AM. Welcome by Emeraude staff and embark with the shuttle boat for short transfer (approximately 5 minutes) to the Emeraude. Welcome cocktail and check-in on board the Emeraude
• 13.00-16.00: Cruise on the Emeraude on Halong Bay passing by some of the most scenic locations including Yen Ngua, Con Coc mountains and a floating village. Vietnamese buffet lunch is served in the Emeraude restaurant from 13.00-14.30. Followed by an excursion to Sungsot Grotto (Grotto of Surprises) with optional gue to the grotto. En-route, enjoy the view from the sun deck, or relax for professional massage (this optional service is not include in our quote). Continue cruising on Halong bay.
• 16.00-18.30: Anchor near Trinh Nu & Hang Trong caves. Swimming, Kayaking if weather permitted (Kayaking is optional, so not included in our service)
• 19.00-21.00: Vietnamese buffet dinner is served in the Emeraude dinning room. The Emeraude anchored between breathtaking Trinh Nu and Hang Trong Cave. Accommodation and overnight on board.

Day 2: Emeraude Cruise - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi  (Breakfast)

• Early moring-07.00: Attend in a Tai chi course to relax yourself in the early morning of Orient or wake up early to see Sunrise.
• 07.00-09.00: The Emeraude sails once again through the breathtaking scenery of Halong Bay heading for Halong city, it is your time to take breakfast with European buffet breakfast at the Emeraude restaurant.
• 09.00-09.30: Check out of cabin.
• 09.30-10.00: Transfer by shuttle boat to Emeraude Pier. Pick-up by our car.
• 10.00 till afternoon: Transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi. End of service.

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Scenic Halong Bay, with its emerald seas, rests beautifully over the Red River Delta. This region, "the Bay of the Descending Dragon", is dotted with more than 3,000 mountainous islands, each with its own unique landscape. The islands are famous for their dolomite and limestone rock formations, many of which have been given names. Natural grottos, fjords, land tunnels and inlets are also common. During the Vietnam War, numerous large ships sailed through the open waters of the bay and now an excursion by junk, cruises or fishing boat gives you the memorable experience of sailing past silent, sea-girt caves and around the spectacular formations, tasting fresh and authentic Vietnamese cuisines, breathing cool breezing from the Gulf of Tonkin and enjoying a romantic night with your sweet hearts under the starry sky. That's all we can say how fantastic Halong is and how amazing our junk cruise you will feel because it's simply the best that we can offer you. 

These are the important notes for travellers when travelling on Emeraude with www.mekongdelta-travel.com:

• The cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change with or without prior notice.
• The following details are required at least one week prior to cruise for advance registration: client’s full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number and dates permitted to stay in Vietnam.
• A val passport is required upon check in on board. Children whose traveling documents are attached to parent’s passport must travel with the parent.
• Insurance is not included. Clients are recommended to take their own insurance before departure.
• The following credit cards are accepted on board: Amex, Visa and MasterCard.