Ha Long bay Luxury cruise – Emaurade cruise
Email: info@haiphongtours.vn
Website: www.haiphongtours.vn
Why should you book with us:
- The reasonable price
- Included car pick up from Hai Phong (Hai Phong international airport)
- Being taken care by English speaking guest services officer like “your local friend”
DESTINATION
Only a more than 01 hours drive from Hai Phong (Port city), Vietnam is one of the great natural wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Halong Bay covers an area of 1,553km over which are scattered thousands of limestone islands and grottoes rising from the clear, emerald waters of The Gulf of Bac Bo. The majestic beauty of the bay and its islands is only fully appreciated while meandering among the islands, fjords and inlets.
HISTORY
In 1910 a paddle steamer called the Emeraude was offering unforgettable cruises in Halong Bay for visitor 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.
CONCEPT
The Emeraude offers a regular one night 2 days cruise & charter service on board a luxurious replica steamer with 37 cabins meticulously designed to evoke the nostalgic charm of colonial Indochina . A chance to experience timeless elegance and nostalgia of a by-gone era on board Halong’s finest.
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. All cabins have two way air-conditioning, en suite bathrooms with private shower.
Cabin configuration
01 Paul Roque Suite 34 Luxury Cabins
01 Emeraude Suite (4 Standard + 8 Superior + 22 Deluxe)
01 Captain’s Suite
DINING
The Restaurant
The Emeraude’s restaurant offers delicious,
freshly caught local seafood and other specialties.
Sun deck Bar
A bar lounge serves refreshing cocktails and beverages ,it also provides relaxing sun beds.
ACTIVITIES
Tai chi classes on the Sun deck Kayaking
Vietnamese food preparation demonstration Squid fishing
Visit to Sung Sot Cave or Surprise Grotto Visit to Pearl Farm
Bamboo boat ride inside Luon Cave (winter program) Evening Movie show “Indochine”
Swimming
FACILTIES
Spa Facilities
Major credit cards accepted – Visa, AMEX and Master Card Collection of reading material
Souvenirs and gifts First Aid and life jackets
Shuttle service
For independent travelers, Emeraude ferries passengers between Hanoi and the vessel’s Pier on Halong bay daily with complimentary WIFI. It leaves Hanoi each morning at 8:15am and departs the pier at 10:30am.
Emeraude Cafe
Before setting sail, passengers can idle over a cup of coffee, a deli sandwich or a cold beer at Emeraude Cafe.The Cafe also features a range of unique gifts, complimentary WIFI access and on-site terminals for last minute dispatches before a memorable voyage of a lifetime.
