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 16 en-suite fully equipped luxury cabins, a bar with soft seating and plasma TV, gourmet rest
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
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
ONE NIGHT HA LONG BAY CRUISE ABOARD PALOMA
Bai Tu Long Bay – Vong Vieng floating village – Trong cave – Ha Long bay – Sung Sot cave
Day 1 Ha Noi - Bai Tu Long Bay - Vung Vieng Floating Village (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, 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)
Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.
Day 2 Amazing Cave - Ha Noi (B,L)
06.15: Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
07.00: Have breakfast in dining room.
08.00: Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot).
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 5:00 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 onboard 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 & to know
• 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 luggages at your hotel or Paloma office in Hanoi.
Included:
• Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
• All meals on board
• Complimentary mineral water
• Complimentary morning tea and coffee
• Welcome drink
• Tai Chi
• Cookery demonstrations (on request)
• Entrance and sightseeing fees
• Kayaking
• Fishing equipment
• English speaking guide
Excluded:
• Round trip transfer by shuttle at cost of USD15 per person (applicable from 1st Oct only).
• Beauty Spa and massage
• Drinks
• Tips and other personal expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned above
TWO NIGHTS HALONG BAY CRUISE ABOARD PALOMA
Bai Tu Long bay – Vong Vieng floating village – Trong cave – Lan Ha bay –– Van Gia fishing village – Ha Long bay – Sung Sot cave
Bai Tu Long bay – Vong Vieng floating village – Trong cave – Lan Ha bay –– Van Gia fishing village – Ha Long bay – Sung Sot cave
Day 1 Ha Noi - Bai Tu Long Bay - Vung Vieng Village (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, 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 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)
Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.
Day 2 HaLong - Lan Ha Bay (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 dining 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)
Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.
Day 3 Amazing Cave - Ha Noi (B, L)
06.15 Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
07.00 Have breakfast in dining room.
08.00 Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot).
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 Harbour. Transfer by tender to the pier; relax inside the Paloma Office while waiting for getting on Van back to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi about 5:00 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 onboard 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 & to know
• 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 luggages at your hotel or Paloma office in Hanoi.
Included:
• Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
• All meals on board
• Complimentary mineral water
• Complimentary morning tea and coffee
• Welcome drink
• Tai Chi
• Cookery demonstrations (on request)
• Entrance and sightseeing fees
• Kayaking
• Fishing equipment
• English speaking guide
Excluded:
• Round trip transfer by shuttle at cost of USD15 per person (applicable from 1st Oct only).
• Beauty Spa and massage
• Drinks
• Tips and other personal expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned above
Price of 2Days/1Night trip:
Price of 3Days/2Night 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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