EMERAUDE CLASSIC CRUISE

Introduction
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 replicasteamer with 39 cabins meticulously designed to evoke the nostalgic charm of colonial Indochina. 

The History
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.

ITINERARY:

EMERAUDE CLASSIC CRUISE 2 DAY - 1 NIGHT PROGRAM

Day 1 : Hanoi - Halong Emeraude Cruise
+ 8.00AM: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and depart for Halong Bay - the World Heritage Site on a comfortable 3 and a half hour drive passing the nice countryside of the Red River Delta. As scheduled, there will be a short stop in the mid way to relax.

11:30 - 12:00 Registration, Safety Briefing at Emeraude Cafe
12:00 - 12:15 Embarkation
12:15 - 12:30 Check-in & Welcome Drinks
12:30 - 12:45 Captain Raises Anchor
12:45 - 14:30 Cruising Halong Bay
12:45 - 14:00 Vietnamese & International Buffet Lunch
14:00 - 14:30 Free & Easy
14:30 - 15:30 Guided Shore Excursion to Sung Sot Grotto
15:30 - 16:30 Cruising Halong Bay
15:30 - 16:30 Crepe Station on Sundeck
16:30 - 17:30 Guided Tour of Cua Van Floating Village, Swims or Kayaks
17:30 - 18:00 Cruising Halong Bay
18:00 - 18:30 Vietnamese Fresh Spring Roll Cooking Class
18:30 - 19:00 Free Canapes on Sundeck
19:00 - 21:00 Vietnamese & European dinner buffet served
21:00 - 22:00 Bills Settlement (Optional)
20:30 - 23:00 Squid Fishing (Seasonal)
20:30 - 23:00 Screening of Highly Acclaimed Classic "Indochine"

Day 2 Halong Emeraude Cruise - Return to Hanoi
06:00 - 07:00 Complimentary Cafe Gourmand on Sundeck
06:30 - 07:00 Learn Ancient Art of Tai Chi on Sundeck
07:00 - 08:00 Leave Luggage/Bags Outside Cabins
07:00 - 09:30 Cruising Halong Bay
07:00 - 08:30 Energizing breakfast served
08:30 - 09:00 Check-Out
09:30 - 10:00 Disembarkation
10:00 - 10:15 Drop Off Point: Emeraude Café. Pick up and transfer back to Hanoi.

2 Day/1Night Cruise Rates:           

Peak season surcharge: 20 US$ per person for: Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12 and Lunar New Year’s Eve.

Rate includes
Accommodation, welcome cocktail, shore and bay excursion entrance fees, three meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast), onboard insurance, tax and service charge

Rate excludes
Transfer (optional), visa application, kayak, spa services, beverages, and items excluded in rates inclusion.

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EMERAUDE CLASSIC CRUISE 3 DAY - 2 NIGHT PROGRAM

Day 1 : Hanoi - Halong Emeraude Cruise
+ 8.00AM: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and depart for Halong Bay - the World Heritage Site on a comfortable 3 and a half hour drive passing the nice countryside of the Red River Delta. As scheduled, there will be a short stop in the mid way to relax.

11:30 - 12:00 Registration, Safety Briefing at Emeraude Cafe
12:00 - 12:15 Embarkation
12:15 - 12:30 Check-in & Welcome Drinks
12:30 - 12:45 Captain Raises Anchor
12:45 - 14:30 Cruising Halong Bay
12:45 - 14:00 Vietnamese & International Buffet Lunch
14:00 - 14:30 Free & Easy
14:30 - 15:30 Guided Shore Excursion to Sung Sot Grotto
15:30 - 16:30 Cruising Halong Bay
15:30 - 16:30 Crepe Station on Sundeck
16:30 - 17:30 Guided Tour of Cua Van Floating Village, Swims or Kayaks
17:30 - 18:00 Cruising Halong Bay
18:00 - 18:30 Vietnamese Fresh Spring Roll Cooking Class
18:30 - 19:00 Free Canapes on Sundeck
19:00 - 21:00 Vietnamese & European dinner buffet served
21:00 - 22:00 Bills Settlement (Optional)
20:30 - 23:00 Squid Fishing (Seasonal)
20:30 - 23:00 Screening of Highly Acclaimed Classic "Indochine"

Day 2: Halong Emeraude Cruise
06:00 - 07:00 Complimentary cafe gourmand served on the sundeck
06:30 - 07:00 Learn ancient art of Tai Chi on sundeck
07:00 - 08:00 Energizing breakfast served
08:00 - 08:15 Depart The Emeraude Cruises, Ha Long Bay
08:15 – 10:15 Cruise through Ha Long Bay to less traveled Lan Ha Bay
10:15 – 11:30 Visit beaches, Archways and Kayaking 11:45 – 12:30 VIP Lunch and transfer to Moody’s Beach
12:30 – 15:15 Rock Climb on Moody’s Beach (option kayaking)
15:20 – 17:15 Cruise through Lan Ha Bay to rejoin The Emeraude Cruises
17:30 – 18:30 Freshen up and share the day's adventure
18:30 – 19:00 Cocktails on the Sundeck
20:30 – 23:00 Squid Fishing (Seasonal)
19:00 – 21:00 Gourmet VN seafood & European dinner buffet served

Day 3: Halong Emeraude Cruise - Return to Hanoi
06:00 - 07:00 Complimentary cafe gourmand served on the sundeck
06:30 - 07:00 Learn ancient art of Tai Chi on sundeck
07:00 - 08:00 Leave luggage/bags outside cabins
07:00 - 08:30 Energizing breakfast served
08:30 - 09:00 Check-out
09:30 - 10:00 Disembarkation
10:00 - 10:15 Drop off point: Emeraude Café. Pick up and transfer back to Hanoi.

3 Day/2 Night Cruise Rates:           

Peak season surcharge: 20 US$ per person for: Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12 and Lunar New Year’s Eve.

Rate Inclusion
Welcome cocktail
Accommodation on board
Entrance fee to Halong Bay & Lien Minh Village or Moody Island
Tax and service charges
Full board meals
Insurance on board

Rate Exclusion
Transfer (optional)
All airfares & hotels
Visa arrangement
Kayak and spa service
All service non-clearly mentioned before



Last updated: 10 Nov. 2011