Wednesday, 23 July 2008

Emeraude Classic Cruise 2 days/1 night


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.

DAY 1 : HANOI HALONG
Enjoy a refreshing cocktail upon boarding the Emeraude around noon. After checking in, have lunch at the restaurant.
Cruise among hundreds of islets to discover unspoilt pockets of Halong Bay and visit the Sung Sot Cave (Cave of Surprise).
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

DAY 2 : HALONG HANOI
Wake up the next morning at sunrise, practice Tai Chi on the sundeck, feel the early morning salt water scent; bask in the early sun rising from behind the mountains.
After an energising western breakfast, check out at around 09:30 am, savouring a most memorable trip to Halong onboard historical Emeraude.


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Halong Photos


INCLUSIONS
Travel Insurance
Welcome cocktail
Entrance fee to Halong Bay.
Luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin
Tax and service charges
Inter-continental Asian buffet lunch and dinner
European breakfast buffet
Insurance onboard

EXCLUSIONS
All airfares, transfers & hotels
Visa arrangement
Kayak, spa services
Personal expenses (drinks, extra services and tips...)
All service non-clearly mentioned above

NOTES
• 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 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, limited to one child per booking only.
• US$ 75.00 net for one child from 6 to 12 sharing cabin with parents on extra mattress, limited to one child per booking.
• Child above 12 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.

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