Emeraude offers daily overnight cruise service on
board a luxurious replica steamer with 38 cabins meticulously designed to evoke
the nostalgic charm of colonial Indochina.
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.
EMERAUDE RESTAURANTThe Flavor
Dining on the Emeraude reflects the ambitions and aspirations of the
vessel itself.
Vietnamese ingredients, enhanced by European culinary traditions, create a
culinary experience without peer on Halong Bay.
Quality, good taste and elegance define every buffet in our classic
wood-panelled dining room.
Lunch
After you board the Emeraude, the lunch buffet is quickly served. Look out
for classics like chicken cordon bleu alongside pork tenderloin and a range of
salads and lighter options. Fresh spring rolls offer a local flavour alongside
freshly caught seafood.
SAMPLE MENU
Appetizer and Salads: Cabbage and Carrot Salad, Selection of Seasonal
Lettuces, The Emeraude Club Sandwich, Pasta Salad with chipolata salad, Fresh
Seafood and Pork Spring Rolls, Fried Spring Rolls “Hue Style”, Green papaya
salad with dried beef
Assorted Condiments: Wine Vinegar and Olive Oil, Calypso Mayonnaise Sauce,
American Mustard, Chopped White & Egg Yolk, Sliced Tomatoes, Sliced Onion, Green
Sweet Chili Pepperoni, Sliced Cucumber, Black & Green Olives, Pickled Onions,
Semi Sweet Pickled Gherkins, Fresh Red Chili, Sliced Lime, Soya Sauce, Chili
Sauce, Soya Sauce, Sweet Chili Sauce, Soya Sauce, Japanese Wasabi Mustard, Chili
Fish Sauce
Soup, Bread Basket & Butter: Cream of Seasonal Vegetables, Farmer Bread &
French Bread Baguette with Butter
Main Courses: Sauteed squid with curry coconut milk sauce, Deep fried fish
with breadcrumb, Steamed Clam with ginger, Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce,
Grilled Chicken with Lemon Leave and lemon grass, Sautéed Seasonal vegetable
with Oyster Sauce, Gratin potatoes, Seafood fried rice.
Desserts: Selection of Fresh Tropical Fruits, Vietnamese CHE
station, Swiss Apple Tart with Custard, Chocolate cake, French pastries.
VEGETARIAN OPTION (REQUEST AT TIME OF BOOKING REQUIRED)
Starter: Vietnamese fresh spring roll with rice noodle and
vegetable, Green papaya salad with herb and roasted peanut
Soup: Cream of potatoes soup
Main Courses: Deep fried tofu with tomato sauce Served with steamed
rice and seasonal vegetable OR Pasta with herb cream sauce served with garlic
butter bread.
Desserts: Available at the buffet
Dinner:
In the evening, dining is a stylish affair. The buffet includes rump steak
and fresh Halong Bay steamed prawns. The selection includes shellfish, salads,
soups and rice dishes. For dessert, choices vary from a range of cakes to old
favorites like bread and butter pudding. There is also an array of tropical
fruit.
SAMPLE MENU
Appetizer and Salads: Selection of Dalat Garden Greens, Red Cabbage and
Pineapple, Lotus Salad with Prawns, Baby potatoes salad with crispy bacon,
Banana flower salad with BBQ chicken, Fried Spring Rolls “Saigon Style”,
Selection of Cold Cuts
Assorted Condiments: Wine Vinegar and Olive Oil, Calypso Mayonnaise Sauce,
American Mustard, Chopped White & Egg Yolk, Sliced Tomatoes, Sliced Onion, Green
Sweet Chili Pepperoni, Sliced Cucumber, Black & Green Olives, Pickled Onions,
Semi Sweet Pickled Gherkins, Fresh Red Chili, Sliced Lime, Soya Sauce, Chili
Sauce, Soya Sauce, Sweet Chili Sauce, Soya Sauce, Japanese Wasabi Mustard, Chili
Fish Sauce
Soup, Bread Basket & Butter: Emeraude Seafood SouP, Farmer Bread & French
Bread Baguette with Butter
Main Courses: Fried Fish Fillet with Tomato Butter Sauce, Tempura squid,
Freshly Steamed Prawns with ginger, Grilled Beef Strip Loin with Green Pepper
Corn Sauce, Chicken Cordon Blue, Braised Ratatouille with Tomatoes, Sautéed
potatoes with parsley, Steamed rice
Desserts: Selection of Fresh Tropical Fruits, Vietnamese CHE station, Moca
chocolate cake, French pastry, Carrot cake
VEGETARIAN OPTION (REQUEST AT TIME OF BOOKING REQUIRED)
Starter & Salads: Deep fried vegetable NEM, Fresh garden salad with
dipping sauce
Soup: Seafood soup
Main Courses: Penne with vegetable cream sauce served with roasted
tomatoes with olives oil OR Fried rice with vegetable served with steamed tofu
with Soya bean sauce
Desserts: Available at the buffet
Breakfast
Wake early to enjoy sunrise and it won't be long before aromas from the
kitchen find you. Bacon, chipolatas, scrambled eggs and cold cuts await. A chef
cooks omelets to your specifications. A rice congee or "chao" adds local flavor
while croissants and pastry add a European touch. Italian Lavazza coffee is
served.
SAMPLE MENU
Fruit Juices: Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Peach Juice, Mineral Water,
Variety of Fresh Tropical Fruits
Milk & Corn Flakes: Kellogg’s Corn Flakes with Milk, Fresh fruit with
Yogurt
Cold Cuts and Salad: Assorted Dalat Garden Greens with Calypso Dressing,
Sliced Salami, Ham
Bread Basket & Butter: Selection of Danish Pastries, Croissant, Mini
Danish Kaya, Apple strudel, Sliced Toast Bread and Whole Wheat Bread with
Toaster, Strawberry Jam, Bitter Orange Marmalade , Apricot jam with Imported
Butter
Main Courses: Vegetable Chicken Egg Omelet, Scrambled Eggs, Fried egg,
Poached egg, Grilled Bacon and Chipolata Sausage, Roast Potatoes with Bacon,
Rice Porridge Station with all the Condiments
Beverages: Freshly Brewed Coffee and English Breakfast Tea
Drinks
Throughout your cruise, bars in the dining room and on the sundeck ensure
satisfaction for every thirst. A lengthy wine list caters to all tastes.
Cocktails beg to be drunk on the deck at sunset as canapés are served. For beer
drinkers there is a range of international and local brews. Alternatively enjoy
a coffee served hot or iced depending on the climate. A pot of green tea adds an
additional authentic touch. Relax, we'll bring it to your table.
THE ROUTE
Your cruise through Halong Bay wends among otherworldly karst formations and
opens up views of one stupendous seascape after another. Be sure to key on the
following attractions, as well. Changeable conditions and tides can affect the
route, visibility and anchorage, but the following spots should be visible from
the sun deck.
Sung Sot Grotto
Early French tourists who wandered among the 10,000 square meters of this cavern
dubbed this space "Grotte des Surprises", or Surprise Cave. Sung Sot more than
lives up to its name on Bon Ho Island, situated right at the heart of the
UNESCO-recognised World Heritage area.
From the wharf, 50 steep stone steps lead up to the entrance, but the view is
worth the effort. The grotto features thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.
Paths, lights and signposts guide you through two caves which continue to offer
yet more twists, turns and, yes, surprises throughout.
Cua Van and Vung Vieng Floating Villages
Seven hundred people live at Cua Van in a calm bay surrounded by limestone
karsts. Most, not surprisingly, earn their living by fishing and spend almost
their entire existence living on the water.
The following day you will also pass Vung Vieng Floating Village. Sixteen
hundred people live on Halong Bay itself in similar communities.
Hang Trong Anchorage
The Emeraude anchors at Hang Trong. Hang Trong , or Drum Cave, refers to a
nearby cave that earned its name as a result of the sound made as the wind blows
through its stalagmites and stalactites.
The waters here are quiet for swimming and there is lots to explore by kayak.
Depending on conditions there are as many as five potential anchorage spots.
Though Hang Trong is the most used, conditions may mean the vessel's captain
opts for another site.
Titov Island
Titov Island was named after an illustrious visitor, Gherman Stepanovich Titov,
who visited the spot on November 22, 1962 alongside President Ho Chi Minh. The
Soviet astronaut was the second person to orbit the earth. Titov himself
returned some 35 years later on June 27, 1997.
The island is noted for a beautiful crescent-shaped beach that's popular with
swimmers and water sports enthusiasts. You may also hike 420 steps up to a
pavilion at the summit for a panoramic view of Halong Bay.
Soi Sim Island
On its return to Bai Chay, the Emeraude cruises past Soi Sim. Unlike the
limestone karsts, this soil-based island supports ancient trees and a stunning
white sand beach.
Practicalities
Emeraude Cafe
From shuttle to cruiser, we anticipate virtually direct boarding but, for those
arriving independently, the Emeraude Cafe offers a comfortable place to spend
time until embarkation.
Shop for souvenirs or enjoy a drink or snack. The Café serves a wide selection
of international food including freshly made sandwiches, panini and pizzas. In
addition, there are teas, coffees, fresh juices and a wide ranging wine list.
The Emeraude Cafe also provides complimentary WIFI access.
Emeraude Pier & Embarkation
After boarding via Emeraude Pier, park your luggage in your cabin and head to
the sundeck for a refreshing welcome cocktail.
A buffet lunch is served as the vessel casts off and heads out onto the magical
waters and into the unrivalled scenery of Halong Bay.
Pastime: While aboard the Emeraude, be as active or as indolent as you please.
Go caving at Sung Sot Grotto. Take in the bay from its entrance before heading
into the darkness and its natural wonders.
Experience the jade-green waters. At the overnight anchorage, take a swim from
the dock, dive from our decks or launch a kayak for a nearby islet.
Drink a cold beverage. Prepare for sunset with a drink in one hand and a camera
in the other.
Whet your appetite. Learn a few tricks of the trade from our Vietnamese chefs at
a cooking demonstration.
Behold the silver screen. After dark, gather topside for a viewing of "Indochine,"
projected on deck with surround sound and surround scenery. An unparalleled
movie experience.
Squid anyone? Try your hand at squid fishing with the Emeraude crew.
Tai Chi, Halong style. To enjoy the ultimate serenity in the ultimate location,
meet our tai chi instructor on the sun deck at dawn with complimentary tea and
coffee.
All Hands on Deck. Foot and shoulder massages in the sunshine or go below deck
for body wraps and scrubs - without losing that Halong Bay View.
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong
08.00: Depart from Hanoi by a 3,5hour driving to Halong.
Check-in between 11h30 - 12h00 at the Emeraude Cafe in Halong 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
Complimentary canapés at the sun deck bar
Scrumptious International Buffet Dinner served at the restaurant
Evening Movie show at the sun deck
Accommodation on board
Day 2: Halong – Hanoi
Tai Chi exercise at the sun deck and continuation of cruise
Breakfast Buffet served in the restaurant
Check-out on board and disembarkation at Emeraude Café, Halong City at 09h30 am
Check out and transfer back Hanoi.
End in Hanoi at 14.00.
Cost in U$
| Cabin type |
1st Jan - 30th Apr & 01st Oct - 31st Dec |
1st May - 30th Sep |
| single cabin |
Double cabin |
single cabin |
Double cabin |
| Deluxe |
220 |
320 |
184 |
246 |
| Suite |
235 |
345 |
205 |
276 |
| President Suite |
287 |
420 |
338 |
450 |
Tour includes:
Welcome drink
Breakfast, lunch, dinner as mentioned
Entrance fee
Accommodation onboard with A/C, hot water & shower
Boat insurance
Tour excludes:
Beverages
All service non-clearly mentioned in the inclusions list
Extra service:
Supplement for A/C Shuttle Bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi: 35USD/ person
Supplement for A/C Private Transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi: 115USD/ 4seat car,
150USD/ 7 seat car, 160USD/ 16 seat bus.
Notes:
Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice due to the weather condition
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, visa expiry date for all Passengers
A valid passport is required upon check-in on board. Children whose traveling
documents are attached to parent's passport must travel with the parent. Credit
cards accepted on board: Amex, Visa and MasterCard.
Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong
8.00 - 8.30: pick up at transfer to Halong Bay (optional)
11:30 - 12:00 Registration at Emeraude Cafe
12:00 - 12:15 Embarkation
12:15 - 12:30 Check-in
12:30 - 12:45 Captain raises anchor
12:45 - 14:00 Refreshing Vietnamese & Int'l buffet lunch served
14:00 - 14:30 Free & easy
14:30 - 16:00 Shore excursion to Song Sot Grotto
16:00 - 16:45 Relax & chill, easy cruising along the Bay
16:15 - 16:35 (Optional) Visit Pearls' Farm or stay onboard
16:45 - 17:00 Captain anchors for the night
17:00 - 18:00 Swims, kayaks or enjoy traditional spa treatments
18:00 - 18:30 Vietnamese Fresh Spring Roll Cooking Class
18:30 - 19:00 Cocktails on the Sundeck
19:00 - 21:00 Gourmet VN seafood & European dinner buffet served
20:30 - 23:00 Screening of highly acclaimed classic "Indochine"
Day 2: Halong - Lan Ha Bay
Option 1: Nature Walk, Cultural Immersion on Lien Minh Village
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 - 08:30 Energizing breakfast served
08:30 - 08:45 Depart The Emeraude Cruises, Ha Long Bay
08:50 - 11:10 Cruise through Ha Long Bay to less traveled Lan Ha Bay
11:30 - 12:00 Coastline transfer into the small farming village of Lien Minh
12:00 - 12:45 VIP Lunch
13:00 - 16:00 Nature Walk, Cooking Class, Village Experience
16:30 - 18:30 Cruise through Lan Ha Bay to rejoin The Emeraude Cruises
18:30 - 19:00 Cocktails on the Sundeck
19:00 - 21:00 Gourmet VN seafood & European dinner buffet served
Option 2: Rock Climbing, Cruising, Kayaking on Moody Island
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 - 08:30 Energizing breakfast served
08:30 - 08:45 Depart The Emeraude Cruises, Ha Long Bay
08:50 - 11:00 Cruise through Ha Long Bay to less traveled Lan Ha Bay
11:15 - 12:15 Visiting local Beaches, Caves and Kayak into uninhabited Lagoons
12:30 - 13:15 VIP Lunch and transfer to Moody’s Beach
13:30 - 16:30 Rock Climb on Moody’s Beach (option kayaking)
16:30 - 18:00 Cruise through Lan Ha Bay to rejoin The Emeraude Cruises
18:30 - 19:00 Cocktails on the Sundeck
19:00 - 21:00 Gourmet VN seafood & European dinner buffet served
Day 3: Halong - 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
Transfer back to Hanoi (optional)
Cost in U$
| Cabin type |
1st Jan - 30th Apr & 1st Oct - 31st Dec |
1st May - 30th Sep |
| single cabin |
Double cabin |
single cabin |
Double cabin |
| Deluxe |
455 |
650 |
383 |
620 |
| Suite |
505 |
725 |
433 |
695 |
| President Suite |
665 |
950 |
486 |
920 |
Service inclusive
Welcome cocktail
Breakfast, lunch, dinner as mentioned
Entrance fee
Accommodation onboard with A/C, hot water & shower
Boat insurance
Service not inclusive
Kayak
Spa serivces
Beverages and items excluded in service inclusive
Extra service:
Supplement for A/C Shuttle Bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi: 35USD/ person
Supplement for A/C Private Transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi: 115USD/ 4seat car,
150USD/ 7 seat car, 160USD/ 16 seat bus.
Bring with you: Sun block, Camera + Film, Insect repellent, Original
Passport, Hat, Swimming clothes, Sun glasses.
Notes:
Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice due to the weather condition
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, visa expiry date for all Passengers
A valid passport is required upon check-in on board. Children whose traveling
documents are attached to parent's passport must travel with the parent. Credit
cards accepted on board: Amex, Visa and MasterCard.
Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.