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HLSH 03: HA LONG BAY TOUR - EMERAUDE CRUISE
Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
(2 days / 1 night - Daily Departure)


**** Last Minute deal for 2 days/1night program:
$ 109 net/per person sharing a standard cabin and US$ 150.00 net/single for the period from 01 April 2012 to 31 OCT 2012.  Exclusive of transfer to and from Halong

bullet Ha Long Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. This picturesque "Dragon descending to the sea" Bay has 1,969 limestone islets rising from the sea, many of them containing beautiful grottoes.
bullet Emeraude Cruises launched this Emeraude on Dec 16, 2003, the first ever luxury cruise ship designed as a direct inspiration from the past and built in Vietnam. Holiday-makers on Emeraude will cruise around scenic, memorable and beautiful Ha Long Bay.
bullet From the 350m2 open upper 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 Tai chi class on.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   
 

Emeraude is a 55m length steamer boat features 3 decks, 38 full view cabins & 1 suite, a 80-seat restaurant, 2 bars, shops, massage rooms, swimming platform, entertainment completion.

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.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Emeraude Cruise (Lunch/ Dinner)
Check-in between 11.30 am - 12.00 am at the Emeraude Cafe in Ha Long City.
Enjoy a refreshing “Welcome Cocktail” upon check-in on the sun deck
Cruise commences and the lavish buffet lunch served at the restaurant
Visit by Tender to see the Sung Sot Caves (Cave of Surprises) weather permitting
Option of Kayaking or Swimming near Hang Trong anchorage
Vietnamese cuisine demonstration at the sun deck
Happy hour with complimentary canapés at the sun deck bar
Scrumptious International Buffet Dinner served at the restaurant
Evening Movie show on the sun deck or in the restaurant
Accommodation on board

For those who book transfer option:
* A private car will pick you up at your hotel from 8.00 am to 8.30 am and transfer you to Ha Long city.
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Emeraude Shuttle bus will pick you up from 8.00 am to 8.30 am at 46 Le Thai To Street, Hoan Kiem dist, Hanoi
 

Day 2: Emeraude Cruise - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi  (Breakfast)
Tai Chi exercise on the sun deck and continuation of cruise.
Breakfast Buffet served in the restaurant
Check-out on board and disembarkation at Emeraude Café, Ha Long City at 09.30 am

Transfer option by shuttle bus or private car: Arrive in Hanoi city at around 2.00 pm

Services available:
- Kayaking service, Guided excursion to Sung Sot grotto.
- Professional massage.
- Two Bars, Souvenir shop, Light Entertainment.

The Emeraude’s restaurant offers delicious, freshly caught local seafood and other specialties. While enjoying breathtaking views of the bay, passengers can enjoy the simple and honest flavors.


      
Cabin Grade 01/11/2011 - 30/4/2012 01/5/2012 - 31/10/2012
Single Supplement Double/ Twin Single Supplement Double/ Twin
                                TWO-DAY PROGRAM PACKAGE RATES
                                (Price per person in US dollars for 2010)
Standard US$ 49 US$ 160 US$ 42 US$ 150
Superior US$ 59 US$ 185 US$ 52 US$ 175
Deluxe US$ 69 US$ 210 US$ 63 US$ 200
Suite US$ 99 US$ 285 US$ 94 US$ 275
Child 6 - 11 years old US$ 95/child sharing a twin or double cabin with 02 adults on mattress, limiting to one child per booking only
For series booking of at least 5 cabins per booking
Superior US$ 220 US$ 130 US$ 180 US$ 108
Deluxe US$ 230 US$ 140 US$ 190 US$ 116
Child under 6 years old Free of charge traveling with parents limiting to one child per booking only
BOOK EMERAUDE CRUISE ONLINE

bullet All rates are in US dollars per person.
bullet Surcharge of 25% will be added for cruises on December 24 & 31 and Lunar New Year Eve.
bullet Inclusions
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Roundtrip transfers by Shuttle Bus from Hanoi to Ha Long. Departure time in Hanoi: 08.30 am (46 Le Thai To Street, Hoan Kiem dist, Hanoi )
-Welcome Cocktail
- Excursion Entrance fees
- Air-conditioned en-suite cabin
- Tax and service charges
- Buffet lunch, dinner and breakfast
- Onboard Insurance
- Roundtrip transfers to and from Ha Long
bullet Exclusions
- City transfer,
- Visa arrangement
- Kayak and Spa services
- Beverages
- Items excluded in rates inclusion
bullet Child rates
- 6-11 years old: US$ 75/child sharing a twin or double cabin with 02 adults on mattress, limiting to 1 child per booking only
- Under 6 years old: Free of charge travelling with parents limiting to one child per booking only. We can not guarantee the availability of a cot.
- Child from the age of 12 must solely occupy a cabin and pay fully cabin rate.
bullet Note
- 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.
- 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 Master Card.

EMERAUDE HISTORY
French owner, Eric Merlin, accidentally discovered the existence of a magnificent fleet of four single-wheeled paddle steamers - Emeraude, Perle, Saphir and Rubis, operating in Ha Long & Vietnam from 1906 to 1945 from a black and white postcard he bought in France! With inspiration from these historic steamers, Emeraude has been designed in the traditional of the grand steamers of yesteryear and its refined interior decor will bring you back to the old-world charm of the colonial era while maintaining modern standards of comfort and safety to make your cruises as enjoyable as possible. Lead by Captain Jaques Lefur and General Manager, Bertrand Fromm, the 35 multilingual members crew is well trained in safety and service requirements.

bullet  Thing to bring:
Sun block, camera & film, insect repellent, original passport, wide brim hat, swimming clothes and sun glasses.
bullet The rate may be changed without prior notice if there is a market fluctuation relating petrol, food and goods or ticket price.
bullet These rates are available only for bookings made with hotels-in-vietnam.com and NOT available from the other companies or websites.

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