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. 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 of
nature. 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.
ACCOMMODATION
Services
and Facilities
Designed
with 38 Luxurious Cabins and one Suite, the
55 meter vessel is equipped with modern
standards of comfort and safety. With
inspiration from historic steamers, Emeraude
was designed with the grandeur of yesteryear
- refined interior décor, a 80-seat
restaurant, bars, shops, massage rooms,
swimming platform, complete with
entertainment features and a boutique shop
for souvenir collectors. It also has a 350m2
open upper deck lounge bar for
holiday-makers to relax, sip their favorite
champagne totally engulfed in the beautiful
scenic Halong Bay. Ha Long Bay or Bay of the
Descending Dragons is the UNESCO heritage
site surrounded by crystal clear water hence
the perfect spot for eco-tourism. Build with
Eco friendly water and waste treatment
systems, Emeraude received special
permission from the Halong Tourism Authority
to cruise within protected, natural reserves
and gulfs of Halong Bay.
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