Paloma Cruise

PORT LOCATION

Address               Vinashin Wharf, No 6A Le Thanh Tong str, Hon Gai, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh, Vietnam

Distance to nearest bank or ATM              300 m

Distance to nearest hospital                       2 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 7:30 am - 8:00 AM from Hanoi with compliment bottle of water on bus. Pick up and drop off hotel near by the old quater

Private Car service           On request

Helicopter service            On request

CHECK – IN / CHECK - OUT

Check in time                     12:00 - 12:30 noon

Check out                            10:00 A.m

Disembark Time               11:30 - 12:00      

CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED

Visa, MasterCard              

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

English, French, Vietnamese

Accommodation             

Deluxe Ocean View        08 cabins

Premium Ocean View    08 cabins

Paloma Suite      02 cabins

Family Executive Suite   02 cabins

Total number of cabins  20 cabins

Total passengers              45

Cabin Amenities (All Cabin Types)

Hair-dryer                          02 bottle of mineral water

Individual controller air-conditioning       Mini bar

Shower cabin     Slippers

Toilet     Life vests

Bathroom amenities       Fire extinguishers

Safety Facilities List:

60 life jackets total, including 44 inside cabins

22 hammers

21 fire extinguishers 1kg in cabin for passengers' usage

16 fire extinguishers 3.5 kgs on the staircase

02 fire extinguisher 34 kgs in the reception area and the restaurant

01 alarm for fire in all parts of boat (in case of smoke)

01 alarm for water level in basement

DAY 1: HANOI – BAI TU LONG BAY – THIEN CANH SON CAVE (LUNCH AND DINNER)

7.30-7.45 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 cabin and begin your cruise.

13.30 Having lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu (Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the tour).

15:15 – 15:40 :  Head to Bai Tu Long Bay. Pass the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Monster Head and Teapot Islets and Thien Canh Son Cave.  Explore the well- hidden Thien Canh Son cave.

15:45 – 18:00 : Enjoy relaxing on a white sandy beach at Hon Co island, swimming or kayaking.

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:  CRUISE TO VONG VIENG FLOATING VILLAGE – HANOI  (BREAKFAST – LUNCH)

06.15 Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.

07.00 Have breakfast

08.30 – 09.30 Visit the Vung Vieng floating fishing village by bamboo sampan for an hour in to the village. Short visit to Pearl Farm to learn how natural pearls are created. Then return to Paloma Cruise for your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming etc.

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 4:30 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

Round trip shuttle bus (Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi)

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:

Beauty Spa and massage

Drinks

Tips and other personal expenses

All other services not clearly mentioned above

DAY 1: HANOI – BAI TU LONG BAY – THIEN CANH SON CAVE (LUNCH AND DINNER) 

7.30-7.45 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 cabin and begin your cruise.

13.30 Having lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu (Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the tour).

15:15 – 15:40 :  Head to Bai Tu Long Bay. Pass the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Monster Head and Teapot Islets and Thien Canh Son Cave.  Explore the well- hidden Thien Canh Son cave.

15:45 – 18:00 : Enjoy relaxing on a white sandy beach at Hon Co island, swimming or kayaking.

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 on board.

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 (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)

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 dinning 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:  CRUISE TO VONG VIENG FLOATING VILLAGE – HA NOI  (BREAKFAST – LUNCH)

06.15 Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.

07.00 Have breakfast

08.30 – 09.30 Visit the Vung Vieng floating fishing village by bamboo sampan for an hour in to the village. Short visit to Pearl Farm to learn how natural pearls are created. Then return to Paloma Cruise for your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming etc.

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 4:30 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

Round trip shuttle bus (Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi)

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:

Beauty Spa and massage

Drinks

Tips and other personal expenses

All other services not clearly mentioned above