Cruise Features
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| A Replica of Steamed
Paddler |
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3 star accommodation |
| Deluxe |
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3 star ++ accommodation |
| Luxury |
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4 or 5 star accommodation |
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Emeraude Classic Cruise Description
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 Bac Bo. The
majestic beauty of the bay and its islands is only
fully appreciated while meandering among the
islands, fjords and islets.
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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 days, 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
wide variety of options for all.
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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
holiday-makers to relax, sip their favorite
champagne totally engulfed in the beautiful
scenic Halong Bay. 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. Build with Eco
friendly water and waste treatment systems,
Emeraude received special permission from the
Halong Tourism Authority to cruise within
protected, natural reserves and gulfs of
Halong Bay. |
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Tour Programme by
Emeraude Classic Cruise |
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+ Emeraude
Classic Cruise (2 days/1 night) |
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Original Passport with valid visa
