Emeraude classic cruise

Be transported back to the old times, charm and luxury of Indochina's Emeraude Classic Cruises, with all the comforts and personal service you could possibly wish for. Sail the mysterious Halong Bay in a deluxe 55 meters vessel that has been designed in the tradition of Le Tonkin. 

About  the cruise's facilities & amenities

• Length of the trip                  : 2 days and 1 nights.

• Trip Starts from                     : Hanoi City

• Trip Ends in                            : Hanoi City

• Required booking time : At least 20 days in advance for individuals and 45 days in advance for group.

• Rates are net per person      : 175 USD

• Rates are valid from 15 September 2010

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay

• 08:00: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and drive to Halong Bay through scenic countryside areas.

• Check-in between 11h 30 - 12h 00 at the Emeraude Cafe in Halong City.

• Enjoy a refreshing Welcome Cocktail” upon check-in on the sun deck

• Cruise commences and the lavish buffet lunch served at the restaurant

• Visit by Tender to see the Sung Sot Caves (Cave of Surprises) weather permitting

• Option of Kayaking or Swimming near Hang Trong anchorage

• Vietnamese cuisine demonstration at the sun deck

• Complimentary canapés at the sun deck bar

• Scrumptious International Buffet Dinner served at the restaurant

• Evening Movie show at the sun deck

• Accommodation on board

Day 2: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi

• Tai Chi exercise at the sun deck and continuation of cruise

• Breakfast Buffet served in the restaurant

• Check-out on board and disembarkation at Emeraude Café, Halong City at 09h30 am. Driving back to Hanoi City.

Tour Price:

Note:

• Cruise itinerary and schedule subject to change upon weather and operations conditions.

• Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number for all passengers.

• Surcharge of 30% will be added for cruises on December 24 & 31 and Lunar New Year Eve.

• No additional charge for one child under 3 sharing the same bed, limited to one child per booking only.

• US$ 141.00 net for one child from 4 to 10 sharing cabin with parents on extra mattress, limited to one child per booking.

• Child above 10 years old must occupy a sole cabin and pay adult rate.

• A valid passport is required upon check-in on board. Children whose travelling documents are attached to parent's passport must travel with the parent.

• All major Credit cards are accepted on board: Amex, Visa and MasterCard.

Price Inclusions:

• Round trip transportation (A/C)

• Accommodation (single/double/twin)

• All entrance and visiting fees

• All meals as indicated in the programme

• Mineral water bottles served on the van

Price Exclusions:

• Daily expenses

• Soft drinks on the boat

• Kayaking if not included

• Tip & gratuity to crews and drivers, guides

• Personal travel insurance

• Personal medical insurance

• Other things that not included in the programme

Remark:

• ( Private tour ) The tour is not fixed, it is possible to be customized for your group. All service is reserved for your group only. You do not have to share the bus, boat, tour guide with other tourists. One exception, if you stay at the boat in Halong bay - it is like the hotel in Halong - you still have to share the boat with other people.

• As indicated: A/C= Air-conditioning, O/N= Overnight, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

• Accommodations offers in this trip (The hotel may be changed up to its availability. It will be confirmed after getting your deposit/ payment)

• Group Discounts

Vietnam Daily Tours encourages you travel with your friends or family. We want to reward you for inviting them on your trip, by making you the VietnamDailyTours Leader on any VietnamDailyTours trip. The more people you bring, the cheaper your trip becomes!

- Keep this discount to yourself, or share it with your group.

• Land costs only, excludes costs of airfare and other incidental costs.

• Cannot be combined with any other offers.

• Group Leader is responsible for placing reservations for entire team at VietnamDailyTours in order to track and award credits.

• Be sure to mention that you are the VietnamDailyTours leader, to apply for credit in VietnamDailyTour's Group Travel program.

About  EMERAUDE CLASSIC CRUISE

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.

Accommodation

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.

• Superior room at lower desk

• Deluxe rooms at upper desk

• Suite room located at the front of the ship

In-Room Amenities

• Individual controlled air conditioner

• Stocked minibar

• In-house phone

• Slippers

• Wardrobe

• Umbrella, rain gears at the reception

• Separate glass standing shower cabin

• Bathrobe

• Electric saver outlet

• Shower

• Hot water

• Hair dryer

• Toilet

• Life vest

• Fire Extinguisher

• Smoke Detector

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. 

• 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 Tai chi class on the deck complement

• the atmospheric silence of the bay.

Emeraude Classic's Cafe

• Located in Bai Chay at the Royal Park Resort, the café connects to the Emeraude's private pier, providing, convenient transitional space for guests to embark on the luxury overnight cruise.

• The cafe serves a selection of Western food, including freshly made sandwiches, panini and pizza. Along with an extensive variety of teas, coffees and fresh juices, the café has an excellent wine list, sourced from around the world.

• A cozy interior and outdoor terrace provides room for up to 70 diners. The café also offers complimentary wireless access for guests and sells a variety of Emeraude souvenirs

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