The History of Emeraude 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 replicasteamer with 39 cabins meticulously designed to evoke the nostalgic charm of colonial Indochina.
ITINERARY
Day 1 : Hanoi - Ha Long 7h30 depart to Ha long Bay. A quick and enjoyable 3 hours to Ha long city. 12h00-13h00 Arrival Halong Public Port. Welcome by Emeraude staff and board shuttle boat for chort transfer (approximately 20 minutes) to the Emeraude. Welcome cocktail and check in on board the Emeraude. 13h00-18h00 The Emeraude Cruise through Halong Bay passing by some of the most scenic locations including Yen Ngua, Con Coc Mountains and a floating village. A Vietnamese buffet lunch is served between 13h00 and 14h30 in the Emeraude restaurant. There is an optional guided visit to Sungsot Grotto (Grotto Surprises), weather and tide permitting. Option of afternoon tea with pasties on the sundeck or in the restaurant and an aperitif before dinner. 18h30 Arrival at Titop Island for overnight on board. 19h00-21h00 A Vietnamese buffet dinner is served in the Emeraude dining room. Accomodation and overnight on board the Titop Island, Halong Bay. Day 2 : Ha Long – Hanoi 07h00 The Emeraude sets sail once again through the breathtaking scenery of Halong Bay heading for Halong Public Port.
07h00-09h00 A European buffet breakfast is served in the Emeraude restaurant. 18h30-09h30 Check out of cabin.
09h30-10h00 Transfer by shuttle boat back to Halong Public Port End of Services. Tour price:
Tour cost in USD per person
Group
Standard
170
Deluxe
175
Suite
259
Inclusive services:
Bus transfer (Hanoi-Halong-Hanoi) - join group tour bus
Welcome cocktail
Entrance fee to Halong Bay
Cruise through Halong Bay
Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin.
Tax and service charges
Vietnamese buffet lunch and dinner and European breakfast buffet
Two way transfers between Halong Public Port and the Emeraude
Foreign management and multilingual crew an service staff.
About Emeraude Cruise
Rooms
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.
Restaurant and Bars
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
t’ai chi class on the deck complement the atmospheric silence of the bay.
