Emeraude Classic Cruise Halong bay Vietnam

 Ha Long Bay, a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty is of more than 1500square km. This picturesque "Dragon descending to the sea" Bay has 1,969 limestone islets rising from the sea, many of them containing beautiful grottoes.

Emeraude Cruises launched this Emeraude on 16 Dec 2003, the first ever luxury cruise ship designed as a direct inspiration from the past and built in Vietnam. Holiday-makers on Emeraude will cruise around scenic, memorable and beautiful Halong Bay. 

French owner, Eric Merlin, accidentally discovered the existence of a magnificent fleet of four single-wheeled paddle steamers - Emeraude, Perle, Saphir and Rubis, operating in Halong & Vietnam from 1906 to 1945 from a black and white postcard he bought in France! With inspiration from these historic steamers, Emeraude has been designed in the traditional of the grand steamers of yesteryear and its refined interior decor will bring you back to the old-world charm of the colonial era while maintaining modern standards of comfort and safety to make your cruises as enjoyable as possible. Lead by Captain Jaques Lefur and General Manager, Bertrand Fromm, the 35 multilingual members crew is well trained in safety and service requirements.
 

Emeraude is a 55m length steamer boat features 3 decks, 38 full view cabins & 1 suite, a 80-seat restaurant, 2 bars, shops, massage rooms, swimming platform, entertainment completion.
 

From the 350m2 open upper sun deck, passengers can enjoy a soothing foot massage while sipping a refreshing cocktail and gazing at the rock formations reflected in the crystal clear water of the bay. The Emeraude’s huge paddle wheel opens to reveal a swimming deck offering passengers the opportunity to swim in the calm waters of the bay surrounded by the majestic scenery. At dawn, that most magical time as the sun rises, the soft and graceful movements of a Tai chi class on.
 

The Emeraude’s restaurant offers delicious, freshly caught local seafood and other specialties. While enjoying breathtaking views of the bay, passengers can enjoy the simple and honest flavors

BaiTho Junk cruise, Deluxe Cruise by Baitho boat Halong Vietnam

Bai Tho Junk is a  traditional junk, small enough to be intimate but large enough to be comfortable, is the perfect way to explore the bay. The Bai Tho boat has 4  cabins, 5 cabins, 6 cabin, 7 and 8 cabins, 10 junk cabin and especially 18 cabins, all -conditioned, en-suite cabins and a glorious picture-window salon with sofas and easy chairs, this vessel elegantly explores the islands and bays. The Vietnamese food on board is exceptional, served by friendly local staff.

Joining in our trip, you will have an unforgettable experience on a splendid, luxurious cruise as well as enjoy the superb sceneries in Ha Long bay - a famous World Heritage - with more than 3000 islands and islets rising from deep emerald sea water, dipping yourselves in natural beautiful landscapes, feeling the clean and fresh air, watching the dawn and sunset and particularly the moonlight over the bay

Furthermore, our cruise trip will take you to many wildly island in exotic and different shapes created by the erosion of water on limestone mountain, such as Fighting cock island, Incense Urn island, Tortoise island…You will have the feeling as comfortable as in your own home thanks to our 6 well- equipped rooms on the junk, with bathroom, air -conditioner, dressing table and wardrobe.

The standard designed and deluxe main hall on the cruise is the place where you can watch the views and listen to the whisper of the sea. There is also the top deck for those who love sunbathing. Please come to the cruise’s bar for relaxation, entertainment as well as for drinks. You can also enjoy delicious Vietnamese dishes prepared by gourmet cuisine at the dinning room.

Bai Tho Junk  consist of 13 junk boats offering daily and overnight on boat cruise to visit Halong bay.

Junk General Information:
There are several Junks with different number of cabins on boats. + 1 Junk boats with 18 cabins
+ 4 Junk boats with 10 cabins each
+ 3 Junk boats with 07 cabins each
+ 3 Junk boats with 06 cabins each
+ 1 Junk boat with 04 cabins
+ 1 Junk boat  with 02 cabins

Cabin Facilities:
 All Junk boats have double or twin bedded cabins with AC, TV. Private ensuite bathroom
and proper toilet facilities with hot & cold shower. Cabin size is 10m2.

General Facilities:
 Indoor restaurant with excellent cuisine, fresh seafood. Video recorder, Stereo system, Mobile phone and VHF system.
35 KVA e-generators are set up on boats. Kayak service.

Services:
Staff are enthusiasm and professional. Very skillful in food preparation

Ginger Cruise Halong Bay, Halong Cruise with Ginger Boat

Ginger Cruise Welcome aboard the Halong Ginger
A wooden junk that combines classic beauty with modern comfort. Measuring 35 meters (105 feet) in length, this newly built, custom-designed junk features three decks that house an elegant restaurant, lounge, two bars, a small boutique shop and library - plus ten luxuri- ous sleeping cabins. With so much space, passengers can truly unwin.

The Ginger restaurant
A pleasant ambiance, attentive staff and great views make our restaurant the perfect place to sample the exotic delights of Vietnamese cuisine. Guests can look forward to lavish international breakfast, casual, sit-down lunches of Vietnamese dishes, and formal dinners with delectable cuisine.

Discover the splendors of Halong Bay beauty, few visitors are aware that the three-thousand islands that dot this bay are home to many rare plants, including species found nowhere else in the world. We chose our boat’s name—Halong Ginger—because, like the plant it was named after, our junk is perfectly suited to this environment. With its golden sails, polished woodwork and refined, Asian décor, the Halong Ginger offers an unforgettable ambiance of relaxed elegance. Join us, and see Halong Bay in style.

Guest Cabin
While the view is undoubtedly the best feature of each of our ten guest cabins, you will also appreciate the cabins’ taste- ful décor and furnishings. To comple- ment the bay’s natural beauty we have outfitted the cabins in natural materials.

The Sun Deck
With its comfortable lounge chairs, fresh breeze and dazzling views, the Sundeck invites guests to lie back and relax. The Sunset Bar is a delightful place to social- ize and watch the sun sink behind the bay’s myriad islands.

Optional ACTIVITIES Sunrise Tai Chi classes:  Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi class, held—weather permitting—on the open-air Sundeck.
Kayaking: Explore the bay’s unin- habited islands and sea caverns in our imported Canadian Seaward kayaks. Snorkeling: Discover the colorful coral and fish that lie beneath the surface of the bay’s clear, calm water.
Cooking classes: Learn more about the ingredients and techniques used to cre- ate mouthwatering Vietnamese dishes. Special events: Traditional dances and musical performances, fashion shows, and other events may be arranged upon request.