Emeraude Cruise is one of the most luxury cruises in Halong Bay firstly launched in December 2003, with 37 opulent cabins and three decks with the twenty-first-century amenities and high-quality services. This best cruise will satisfy guests with all wonderful services and magnificent views of Halong Bay, which will bring an unforgettable memory to you when choosing Emeraude Cruise.
The 5 star Halong Bay Cruise has three decks with 37 luxury cabins, a cozy but capacious restaurant, airy sundeck, and balconies with marvelous bay views. Each cabin of this cruise is furnished with contemporary amenities such as air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom, and comfortable bedding. All interior is designed in classic and simple style, which creates a sense of relaxation and convenience to guests.
In addition, this cruise appeals guests by its award-winning cuisine and sweeping sundeck where you can contemplate the wonderful panoramic view of the World Natural Wonder. Apart from being attracted by services and facilities on this cruise, guests are fascinated by a wide range of activities and recreation during their voyage. Interestingly, after a long and tired day tour, you can be relaxed with various spa and massage treatments, which can help you revitalize and reenergize significantly.
For years, Emeraude Cruise has received many awards in Tourism & Hospitality by Vietnam Economic Times and The Guide Magazine and other international organizations. Winning many prestigious awards, Emeraude Cruise is an ideal choice for everyone, especially those who adore luxury and profession.
37 cabins of Emeraude Cruise are categorized into Captain’s Suite, Suite, Paul Roque Suite, Deluxe, Superior and Standard. All of these cabin are outfitted with opulent interior, spacious and cool atmosphere in summer and warm and cozy feeling in winter. Each of cabin is furnished with a double bed or twin beds with en-suite bathroom and windows with wonderful view of the bay.
The Captain's Suite is situated on the sundeck with striking and stunning scenery of Halong Bay. This suite has an area of nearly 17 square meters with capacious and homely area in lined with unique bamboo matting. On the wall, there are “bygone” maps which will help you intrigue the cruise’s path through spectacular karsts and islands of Halong Bay. This suite is equipped with a comfortable double bed and wooden classic furniture.
Emeraude Suite has an area of 19.5 square meters with luxurious and roomy space. It is outfitted with a Queen-sized bed, a large and comfortable sofa. Interestingly, there is an entertaining space in this suite, which is mostly preferred by families. This suite is not decorated with colonial-era bamboo matting on the wall; it is covered with a cream and green color in the harmony with wooden fixtures and flooring instead, which brings coziness and nostalgia. Being situated on the sundeck with starboard side and spacious windows, this suite delivers marvelous views across the bay. In the outside, you can enjoy resting time at sitting area near the suite. That is a perfect place to sip your favorite drink, to de-stress, and to marvel at the stunning scenery.
Paul Roque Suite has an area of 16 square meters with a King-sized bed. It is located on the private upper deck. This suite is named after the original first owner of Emeraude Cruise. It is the smallest suite of three ones (Emeraude Suite and Captain’s Suite), but it has a trump card. The fashionableness of this suite is unequalled as its private deck which is portrayed by both sun loungers and chairs. You will have an unceasing relaxation during the voyage. Besides, spacious windows bring astonishing bay views.
Emeraude Deluxe has an area of 15 square meters, located on the upper deck. This type of cabin is furnished with a double bed, or twin beds. This deluxe cabin is outfitted with modern and necessary amenities such as air conditioning and hot shower. The wall is decorated with bamboo matting and unique small pictures, creating a homely space. The cabin appeals you most with marvelous outside the door. Each cabin has spacious view directly to the deck, which creates a sense of relaxation and convenience.
Emeraude Superior has an area of 15 square meters. The type of cabin is situated on the lower deck. It is equipped with a double bed, or twin beds. This superior cabin is decorated with contemporary and necessary amenities such as air conditioning and hot shower. The wall is also outfitted with bamboo matting and unique small pictures, creating a cozy atmosphere. The cabin appeals you most with marvelous outside the door. Each cabin has spacious view directly to the deck, which creates a sense of relaxation and convenience.
Emeraude Standard has an area of 14 square meters. It is outfitted with twin beds and located on lower deck. This cabin is facilitated with modern amenities with the same decoration in Emeraude Superior. Each cabin has spacious view directly to the deck, which creates a sense of relaxation and convenience.
All cabins are supplied with the following standard facilities:
Bathrobe En-suite Bathroom Hair-dryer Hot water In-house Telephone Individual controller air-conditioning Mini bar Safety box |
Beauty mirror Complimentary Drinking Water Wardrobe Toilet Slippers Shower Safety Equipment and Life Vests
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Service
With the desire of bring the best services to guest, Emeraude Cruise is one of Halong Bay cruises preferred by many tourists when traveling Halong Bay by its profession and luxury. This cruise provides you with high-quality services as follows:
24-hour Security Doctor on call Reception Rowing boat Tender for sightseeing Baby cot Cabin Service (Snack Meals) Fresh flower |
Boutique Library Conference & meeting facilities Newspapers and magazines Safety box at reception Theme Cruise Bar and Restaurant Beauty Services and Massage IDD at the reception |
Activities and Recreation
Apart from enjoying wonderful and romantic moment in cabins, or on spacious sundeck with magnificent view of Halong Bay, tourists also have the chance to join several exciting activities of sports and recreation. By dint of participating these activities, tourists can strengthen their health to have a better voyage. Activities provided by this cruise are various and interesting.
BBQ Dinner Cycling Fishing Spa & Massage Tai Chi |
Cooking classes Kayaking Snorkeling Swimming |
Traveling with Emeraude Cruise, tourists will have two options of Halong cruise tours: 2 Days/1 Night, and 3 Days/ 2 Nights. With these tours, you will have chances to discover all the most spectacular scenery of the Natural World Heritage, to kayak to explore the local life of fishermen, and to experience wonderful and unforgettable night in the spectacular bay.
This tour will drive you to the most stunning scenery in this world wonder like Sung Sot Cave and Vung Vieng Floating Village, along with participating in many interesting activities. This tour costs from US$ 170 per pax.
Emeraude Cruise will depart after you finish your check-in at about half past 12. After getting on board, you will be served with a Vietnamese and International Buffet Lunch. Then, it is the time for you to prepare and take a rest for a while before joining guided shore excursion to Sung Sot Cave and Vung Vieng Floating Market.
In the afternoon, after visiting the most beautiful cave in Halong and Vung Vieng Floating Market, you will pop in a Pearl Farm to explore about the producing and trading pearls. Later, you can go kayaking or swim here. After unwinding with turquoise water, you will come back the cruise, take part in a Vietnamese Fresh Spring Roll Cooking Class on the sundeck, and enjoy your achievement then.
In the evening, you will enjoy complimentary Canapes on Sundeck before having Vietnamese and European dinner buffet served. After that, you can participate in bills settlement, squid fishing or silver screen “Indochine” to have memorable overnight here.
You will start your wonderful day with some Tai Chi exercise, and then enjoy complimentary coffee served on the sundeck. Then, leave luggage or bags outside cabins, you will be taken to view the last scenery of Halong Bay. Before noon, you will be served with a nutritious big breakfast. Your tour finishes and drops off at Emeraude Café.
This tour will drive you to the most stunning scenery in this world wonder like Sung Sot Cave and Vung Vieng Floating Village, along with participating in many interesting activities. This tour costs from US$ 410 per pax.
Emeraude Cruise will depart after you finish your check-in at about half past 12. After getting on board, you will be served with a Vietnamese and International Buffet Lunch. Then, it is the time for you to prepare and take a rest for a while before joining guided shore excursion to Sung Sot Cave and Vung Vieng Floating Market.
In the afternoon, after visiting the most beautiful cave in Halong and Vung Vieng Floating Market, you will pop in a Pearl Farm to explore about the producing and trading pearls. Later, you can go kayaking or swim here. After unwinding with turquoise water, you will come back the cruise, take part in a Vietnamese Fresh Spring Roll Cooking Class on the sundeck, and enjoy your achievement then.
In the evening, you will enjoy complimentary Canapes on Sundeck before having Vietnamese and European dinner buffet served. After that, you can participate in bills settlement, squid fishing or silver screen “Indochine” to have memorable overnight here.
You will start your wonderful day with some Tai Chi exercise, and then enjoy complimentary coffee served on the sundeck. Then, you will meet Asia Outdoors’ guide at breakfast. After that, your tour will depart to Lan Ha Bay. Here, you will transfer to a traditional junk at Ben Beo Harbor on Cat Ba Island. At this point, you have a chance to discover arches, rock formations and secluded beaches through going kayaking.
At noon, you will be served with a freshly prepared traditional Vietnamese lunch and then transfer to the private Moody’s Beach. Here, you will have a trekking tour. After one hour of discovering the beach, you will come back Emeraude Cruise by speed boat. Later, you can go kayaking or swim here. After unwinding with turquoise water, you will come back the cruise, take part in a Vietnamese Fresh Spring Roll Cooking Class on the sundeck, and enjoy your achievement then.
In the evening, you will enjoy complimentary Canapes on Sundeck before having Vietnamese and European dinner buffet served. After that, you can participate in bills settlement, squid fishing or silver screen “Indochine” to have memorable second overnight here.
You will start your wonderful day with some Tai Chi exercise, and then enjoy complimentary coffee served on the sundeck. Then, leave luggage or bags outside cabins, you will be taken to view the last scenery of Halong Bay. Before noon, you will be served with a nutritious big breakfast. Your tour finishes and drops off at Emeraude Café.
The price of tours mentioned above includes and excludes:
Included |
Excluded |
Welcome Drink |
Beverages, Tips |
Cruise Itinerary and Program |
Government taxes |
Entrance and Sightseeing Fees |
Personal expenses |
All Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner, BR= Brunch) |
Air Ticket, transportation & hotel |
Kayaking |
Visa fee |
Cooking Show |
Kayak rental |
Tai Chi Session |
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Notes:
- Kayaking is chargeable
- Massages is available all day,
- Set menu applies for cruise with 14 persons and below
- Authority may cancel overnight cruise due to weather conditions
- Lunch at US$15 (VND315,000) per person will be charged if authority cancels day or overnight cruise due to weather conditions
Check-in/Check-out
According to the policy of Emeraude Cruise, the timetable of check-in and check-out is 12:00 PM and 10:00 AM at Emeraude Café, respectively. You should present at 11:30 AM. Yet, this time can be earlier or later depending on the tour you book and its itinerary. Thus, you should contact booking staff for more detail and getting there on time.
Cancellation
For guests’ cancellation:
- Over 7 days before your departure date: 10% of Total rates
- 04 - 07 days before your departure date: 60% of total rate
- 01 - 03 days before your departure date: 100% of total rate
- No show: 100% of total rate
For cruise’s cancellation:
All cruises in Halong Bay have the right to cancel overnight cruise on certain day if the weather is bed to ensure the safety of tourists. In this case, Emeraude Cruise will apply the following policies:
- If the cancellation is informed before you leave Hanoi to Halong Bay (you have not used any service yet): 100% refund.
- If the cancellation is informed during the trip (you have already used some services: transfer, lunch, day trip, hotel in Halong...): Only the fee of these services will be charged and we will refund whole remain amount.
- If the trip are cut down from 3 days/2 nights to 2 days/1 night, we will charge as 2 days/1 night trip, plus other services you have already used and refund the remain amount.
Children and extra beds
Children under 5 have to be accompanied by parents or guarantees, and the children will be free of charge if using the existing bedding. There is only one child allowed in a cabin.
US$ 65.00 net/child from 6 to 11 years old sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults on mattress, limiting to one child per booking only
Child from the age of 12 must solely occupy a cabin and pay full cabin rate.
Card accepted
Online payment with a secured payment gateway is acceptable for MasterCard, Visa, and American Express.
You can also have some options of payment by Bank Transfer and Western Union. Please, kindly note that the payment fees are not inclusive in price.
You can choose to pay the remainder of your balance by cash or credit card at our office in Hanoi or Halong Bay. For credit card payments, under 4 percent of bank fee is added for each transaction.
Safety
To help tourist experience the most memorable and safest cruise, Emeraude Cruise is always outfitted with safety amenities and services such as leakage alarm systems, fire safety system, 24-hour security staff, regular safety inspections, etc.
What to wear on the boat
To ensure your health in good condition and to have the most convenient voyage, you are recommended to take light garments in summer and a jacket in winter because the weather can be colder, especially at night. In addition, you should bring a raincoat along in case of unpredicted weather.
Besides, for kayaking lovers, you should change your clothes before getting wet during this special tour. In terms of wearing shoes, choose a durable one that makes you feel the most comfortable and appropriate according to the weather. Do not forget to bring walking shoes and bathing suit for your exciting excursions in the bay.
Wine Cruise
If you have a chance to come here in May, you can join Wine Cruise. Emeraude Cruise has hosted the Annual Wine & Dine Cruise Classic since 2005. The famous Wine Cruise sets sail at the end of May when northern Vietnam is in early imposing summer. You will be appealed to light sunny days, cool nights and turquoise waters. It will be an exquisite night. The special event is celebrated with gourmet food cooked by a top international chef and fine wines imported from French vineyards. The spectacular limestone formations, the magnificent set tables, the jazz, the professional cuisine and the spirits whip up an ambiance for the ages. Each year extra efforts are made to build on the success of the previous event while adding further twists and surprises to the next annual Wine & Dine.
Specifications | Emeraude Cruise |
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Operated since | December 2003 |
Length | 56 m |
Width | 10 m |
Height | N/A |
Depth | 2.6 m |
Dining Room | Yes |
Bar/ Sundeck | Yes |
Massage cabin | Yes |
Number of cabin | 34 Luxury Cabins |
Engines | 2 * 540 HP (Caterpillar) |
Generator | 460 KVA |
Tonnage | 700 tones |
Cruising Speed | 10 nautical knots |
Crew | 45 |
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