Paloma Cruise - Bai Tu Long bay

Paloma Cruise - Bai Tu Long bay

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 16 en-suite fully equipped luxury cabins, a bar with soft seating and plasma TV, gourmet rest

SPECIAL FEATURES

Visit the most beautiful sightseeing places on UNESCO World Heritage-listed Bai Tu Long Bay  including Thien Canh Son cave, Vung Vieng floating village, and sailing among famous islets (Indochina studio, Am Islet...)
Enjoy 4-stars 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 mountains.
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 22 comfortable, air-conditioned, ensuite cabins
Enjoy meals onboard with seafood, traditional Vietnamese foods and BBQ lunch
 

IMPORTANT NOTES

Inclement weather, tide levels and operating conditions at sea may force changes in cruise itinerary and schedule at any time. Kayaking and swimming excursions, in particular, may be cancelled due to rough waves or bad weather.
Cruise offers fusion cuisine: international, seafood and Vietnamese. Advise Paloma at least one (1) week ahead of departure about any specific food preferences, dietary restrictions or food allergies.
Port authorities insist on advance registration including full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, and passport number. At check-in a valid passport is required. Port authority may deny boarding if these conditions are not met.
Free Wi-Fi available on terrace deck, but note that the internet signal at sea suffers frequent interruption.


FEATURES    

Launch: Oct 2009
Length: 38m
Height: 3,7m
Width: 9,5m
01 sun-decks: 80m
01 Dinning areas: 60m
Bar: 25m
Cabins: 20 Luxury cabins    
1 Massage and Spa Area    

PORT LOCATION
    
Address: 98 Bach Dang str,.Ha Long City, Vietnam
Distance to nearest bank or ATM     300 m
Distance to nearest hospital: 4 km
Distance to Hanoi airport (Noi Bai): 170 km or 3.5 driving hours
Distance to Haiphong airport (Cat Bi): 80 km or 1.5 driving hours
     
TRANSPORTATION    
 
Shuttle bus service: Daily departure at 8:00 am
Private Car service: On request
Helicopter service: On request

CHECK – IN / CHECK - OUT
    
Check in time: 12:00 a.m
Check out time: 10:00 a.m
     
CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED
    
Visa, MasterCard    
     
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
    
English, French, Vietnamese     
Bai Tu Long Bay – Thien Canh Son cave –Cong Dam Area – Thien Canh Son cave-Vong Vieng floating village-Bai Tu Long Bay

DAY 1: HANOI - BAI TU LONG BAY - THIEN CANH SON CAVE ( LUNCH AND DINNER )  

7.30-7.45 Our bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

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).

15:15 - 15:40 :  Head to Bai Tu Long Bay. Pass the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Monster Head and Teapot Islets and Thien Canh Son Cave.  Explore the well- hidden Thien Canh Son cave. 

15:45 - 18:00 : Enjoy relaxing on a white sandy beach at Hon Co island, swimming or kayaking.

18:00 Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets in Cong Dam. 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)

Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.

DAY 2:  CRUISE TO VONG VIENG FLOATING VILLAGE - HA NOI  ( BREAKFAST - LUNCH )

06.15 Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.

07.00 Have breakfast

07:45 - 09.00 Visit the Vung Vieng floating fishing village by bamboo sampan for an hour in to the village. Short visit to Pearl Farm to learn how natural pearls are created. Then return to Paloma Cruise for your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming etc.

09.45 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). 

10:00: Check out cabin

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.

NOTES

Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
Swimming, kayaking or snorkeling excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather.Unused services are not subject to a refund.
Meals: Vietnamese menu. Would you please advise us any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date.
Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport numberand visa expiry date for all passengers

CHILDREN POLICY

The FOC rate for children under 4 years old is applicable for one children sharing a cabin with two adults (No extra mattress), limited to one child per cabin.
Two children below 12 staying in a separate cabin will be charge 75% of the adult price.
Children from 12 years older will be charged the same as adults. Extra bed is available with additional charge at 20$ /night (upon your request)

THINGS TO BRING


Passport with valid visa Some cash in Vietnamese Dong / USD for personal expenses
Sun block or insect repellent, swimming suites
Bring something warm to wear  ( From December till March ). Please be ready on time for our pick up at  your hotel.
We advise you that you should leave your big luggage at your hotel or our office in Hanoi.

Bai Tu Long bay – Thien Canh Son Cave – Geological park in Cong Dam/Vung Ha – Vong Vieng floating village

DAY 1: HANOI - BAI TU LONG BAY - THIEN CANH SON CAVE ( LUNCH AND DINNER )
 

7.30-7.45 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 - 15:30 :  Head to Bai Tu Long Bay. Start sailing among famous Islets (Indochina studio, Am Islet…) of Bai Tu Long Bay, the wildest beauty with the panoramic natural views.

Explore the well-hidden Co Cave (known as Thien Canh Son Cave). 

15:30 - 16:40 : Enjoy relaxing on a white sandy beach at Hon Co island, swimming or kayaking.

16:45 Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets in Cong Dam. Happy Hour (sunset party).

18:00 Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat.

19.15 Sumptuous set-dinner on board.

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)

Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.

DAY 2: DEEP IN TO BAI TU LONG BAY– CONG DAM (HON XEP, NATURAL PARK) – CONG DO ANCHOR ( BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER )

06:15: Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served

07:15 – 8:00: Catch the morning view of seascape while enjoying the buffet breakfast in the restaurant.

08:30: Transfer to Smaller boat and start cruising to admire the widest beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay.

Visit Cong Dam Area - Deep into Bai Tu Long Bay, the famous hidden lagoons covered by majestic limestone islands and islets with wild beaches.

09:30: Guided kayaking and swimming at Geological park in Cong Dam or Vung Ha area (depend on the weather or tide levels), 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 Master Cave - one of the most large & well-hidden cave in Bai Tu Long Bay.

16:00: The vessel cruises back to the bay for second overnight anchorage near Cong Do areas. 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)


Overnight on Paloma cruise

DAY 3:  CRUISE TO VUNG VIENG FLOATING VILLAGE - HA NOI  ( BREAKFAST - LUNCH )

06.15 Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.

06.45 Have breakfast

07.45 - 09.00 Visit the Vung Vieng floating fishing village by bamboo sampan for an hour in to the village. Short visit to Pearl Farm to learn how natural pearls are created. Then return to Paloma Cruise for your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming etc.

09.00 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).

10.00: Check out cabin.

10:30 Enjoy Farewell 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.

11.30 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.

NOTES 


Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. Swimming, kayaking or snorkeling excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather.Unused services are not subject to a refund.
Meals on board are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood.... Guests should advise any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date.
Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers.

CHILDREN POLICY 

The FOC rate for children under 4 years old is applicable for one children sharing a cabin with two adults (No extra mattress), limited to one child per cabin.
The Child Rate for children from 4 to 12 years old is applicable for one children sharing a cabin with two adults (No extra Mattress), limited to one child per cabin.
Two children below 12 staying in a separate cabin will be charge 75% of the adult price. Children from 12 years older will be charged the same as adults.
Extra bed is available with additional charge at 20$ /night (upon your request)

THINGS TO BRING


Passport with valid visa
Some cash in Vietnamese Dong / USD for personal expenses
Sun block or insect repellent and swimming suites
Bring something warm to wear [From Dec till March]
Please be ready on time for our pick up service at your hotel in Hanoi or at the harbor
Please leave your big luggage at your hotel or Paloma office in Hanoi. 

Price of 2Days/1Night trip: 

 Cabin  Number of cabin  2 people sharing (twin or double) Child 4-12 
 Single cabin
 Superior room  08  $160/pax  $120  $250/cabin
 Deluxe room  06  $180/pax  $135  $281/cabin
 Family suite
(cabins included
1 double bed &
1 single bed
for 3 persons only)
 02  $205/pax  $153  $480/cabin
 Paloma suite  02  $215/pax  $161  $335/cabin

Price of 3Days/2Night trip:

 Cabin  Number of cabin  2 people sharing (twin or double) Child 4-12 
 Single cabin
 Superior room  08  $275/pax  $206  $429/cabin
 Deluxe room  06  $300/pax  $225  $468/cabin
 Family suite
(cabins included
1 double bed &
1 single bed
for 3 persons only)
 02  $306/pax  $229  $716/cabin
 Paloma suite  02  $325/pax  $243  $507/cabin


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