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History Overview
Old world
charm resurfaced on the calm water of Halong Bay,
Vietnam with the launch of a magnificent five star
vessel Emeraude modeled in the tradition of the
grand old single wheeled paddle steamer of the
colonial era. One of the great natural wonders of
the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Halong
Bay covers an area of 1,500 km² over which are
scattered thousands of limestone islands and
grottoes rising from the clear, emerald waters of
the Gulf of Bac Bo.
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The majestic beauty of the bay
and its islands is only fully appreciated while
meandering among the islands, fjords and islets. The
original Emeraude was one of the flotillas owned by
the Roque family who left Bordeaux in 1858 in search
of fame and fortune. The fleet cruised along
Indochina waterways and Halong Bay in the olden
days. The original Emeraude sank in the Bay in 1937.
Using advanced techniques, French architects
painstakingly modeled the new vessel from old photos
and drawings found at the Paris' Maritime Museum. Passengers can now relax, seek total comfort in the
luxurious cabins or enjoy the beautiful sea breeze
on the sun deck and enjoy the splendor and serenity
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The Emeraude operates daily a two days,
one night cruise. For lunch and dinner, passengers
get to enjoy delicious freshly caught seafood and
Vietnamese specialties. In the morning, an American
style breakfast is served onboard the colonial
vessel. For passengers who want more than just cruising
around, the Emeraude also offer afternoon tea,
traditional body massages and sunrise Tai Chi
classes. The trip is completely flexible offering
wide variety of options for all.
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