Paloma Cruise
Paloma Cruise - the best Halong Bay cruise recommendation is a Halong wooden junk crewed by a professional, loyal and dedicated team. Spread over 4 decks she has 20 en-suite fully equipped luxury cabins, a bar with soft seating and plasma TV, gourmet restaurant, outside dining area, sundeck and luxury spa.
Come on board The Paloma Cruise and enjoy many interesting activities (cooking class, kayaking, relaxing Tai Chi lessons…) as well as the glorious splendor of Halong Bay. Be charmed by her exquisite luxury, intimate setting and unrivalled home from home service. An unforgettable way to witness the serene, calm setting of Halong Bay's exceptional natural beauty. We ensure our customers will have the most memorable vacation where your floating hotel takes you discover scenic wonders of the Bay. The Paloma is your home while you are in Halong Bay. Good service is key. Therefore, we always want to hear from our customers so that we can improve our services and we really value their feedback. We built objective for the future is to continue to provide the best service and develop new products. Our crew consists of 20 dynamic, passionate and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to making your stay with us special and unforgettable.
- Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long (L, D)
7.45 - 8.00 Our bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel.
12.30 Arrive at Paloma office, Halong City. Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise – Enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check in cabin and begin your cruise.
13.30 Having lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu (Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the tour).
15:00 Head to Bai Tu Long Bay, pass the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Monster Head and Teapot Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village. Visit the Vung Vieng floating fishing village by bamboo sampan for an hour or kayak in to the village then return to Paloma Cruise for your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming etc.
18:00 Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets near Hang Trong. Happy Hour (sunset party).
18:30 Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat.
19.15 Sumptuous set-dinner onboard.
21.00 Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
Paloma Junk
- Day 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B,L)
06.15 Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
07.00 Have breakfast
08.00 Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot Cave ).
08:15 Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat.
10.00 Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from your cabin, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabin (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
10:30 Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after lunch. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room, enjoying the rest of Halong bay before getting back to harbor.
11.45 Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour. Transfer by tender to the pier. Get on van or car back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi approximate 4:30 PM.
| Group Size | 1 person |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Class | 154.00 |
| Group Size | Deluxe Class |
|---|---|
| 1 person | 154 |
- English Speaking Guide on boat.
- Entrance and Sightseeing fees
- Luxury Cruise through Halong bay
- All meal on board (2 lunches, 1 dinners, 1 breakfast)
- Cooking demonstration
- 1 Sunset party
- Kayaking
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
- 2 bottles of mineral water in cabin
- Daily fresh fruit in cabin
- Insurance on board
- Round trip shuttle bus transportation
- Airfares
- Visa Arrangements
- Tips, and Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions
- Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long (L, D)
7.45 - 8.00 Our bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel.
12.30 Arrive at Paloma office, Halong City. Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise – enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check in cabins and begin your cruise.
13.30 Having lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu (Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the tour).
15:00 Head to Bai Tu Long Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay. Visit the Vung Vieng fishing village by local rowing boat (01 hour) or Kayak into the village then return to the vessel for your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming etc.
18:00 Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets near Hang Trong. Happy Hour (sunset party).
18:30 Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat.
19.15 Sumptuous Set-dinner onboard.
21.00 Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat. Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
Paloma Junk
- Day 2: Halong (B,L,D)
06.15 Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served
07.00 Paloma weighs anchor to sail through the bay and pass by several beautiful places such as Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu (Virgin) cave, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc. Early breakfast in the dinning room.
08.30 Transfer to Smaller boat for Lan Ha Bay excursion.
09.30 Guided kayaking and swimming at Three Peaches beach, a pristine natural beach lapped by the turquoise water.
12.30 BBQ lunch is served on beach (depend on the weather or tide levels).
14.00 Continue to discovery Toi and Sang Cave (depend on the tide condition ), the most remote point in Lan Ha Bay and bordering the Gulf of Tonkin. Visit its quaint fishing village and lagoon. Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel under a karst mountain (time permitting).
16.00 Return to Paloma Cruise for dinner and overnight.
17.00 The vessel cruises back to the bay for second overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy hour (Sunset party).
19.15 Sumptuous Seafood Set – dinner onboard.
21.00 Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
Paloma Junk
- Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B,L)
06.15 Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
07.00 Have breakfast
08.00 Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot Cave).
08:15 Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat.
10.00 Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from the cabin, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabin (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
10:30 Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after lunch. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11.45 Arrive at Hon Gai Harbor. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the Paloma Office while waiting for getting on Van back to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi about 4:30 PM.
| Group Size | 1 person |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Class | 275.00 |
| Group Size | Deluxe Class |
|---|---|
| 1 person | 275 |
- English Speaking Guide on boat
- Entrance and Sightseeing fees
- Overnight on Luxury Paloma Cruise
- All meal on board ( 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts )
- Cooking demonstration
- 2 Sunset parties on sundeck
- Kayaking
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
- 2 bottles of mineral water in rooms
- Daily fresh fruit in cabin
- Insurance on board
- Round trip shuttle bus transportation
- Airfares
- Visa Arrangements
- Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions
- Visit the most beautiful sightseeing places on UNESCO World Heritage-listed Halong Bay including the Cave of Surprise, Lan Ha Bay, Vung Vieng floating fishing, Trong (Drum) Cave, Trinh Nu (Virgin) Cave, Coc Coc (Toad) Islet, Three Peaches beach and Dark & Light Cave.
- Enjoy 5-star amenities on board including full service spa and a bar/lounge.
- Swim in the emerald water in the ambiance area or kayak through the karst moutains.
- Sunbath on the sundeck with the panoramic view and join sunset party with us.
- Practice Tai Chi on the Sundeck and join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Paloma Cruise
- Sleep soundly in one of 16 comfortable, air-conditioned, ensuite twin cabins
- Enjoy meals onboard with seafoods, traditional Vietnamese foods and BBQ lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Hanoi included
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