Halong Cruises 4*
Paloma Cruise
- 2 Days Itinerary
- Overview
- Cabins & Facilities
- Activities
The Paloma is a brand new Chinese 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 restaurant, outside dining area, sundeck and luxury spa.
Come onboard The Paloma. Be charmed by her exquisite luxury, intimate setting and unrivalled home from home service. An unforgettable way to witness the serene, calm setting of Halong Bay’s exceptional natural beauty.
The Paloma is your home while you are in Halong Bay. Good service is key. Our crew consists of 20 dynamic, passionate and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to making your stay with us special and unforgettable. 
Facts about The Paloma
- 10.5m wide
- 43m Long
- 4 decks
- Luxury Spa (1st deck)
- Luxury cabins (1st and 2nd decks)
- Dining areas (3rd deck)
- Sundeck (4th deck)
Bar & Dining Room
Relax and unwind in the bar which adjoins the restaurant. Enjoy pre-dinner or after-dinner drinks, relax in the soft seating area, browse our selection of books and magazines or watch a DVD on the plasma TV. The bar is fully stocked with fine wines, spirits, alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.
On board you will be delighted with our top notch service and fine dining experience. Our menu is an innovative blend of European cuisine with an Asian twist. In Vietnam food preparation and presentation is an art form. A healthy and refined cuisine with exotic flavours features Vietnamese herbs, spices and other well-known traditional specialties.
Non-meat eaters will be able to sample some of the best vegetarian food in Vietnam.
Sundeck
The sundeck, situated on the 4th deck, is the perfect spot to view the limestone peaks, lagoons, grottoes and emerald sea. Relax on our cosy sun lounges and enjoy the cool sea breeze.
The Cabins
A selection of superior and deluxe cabins, honeymoon and family suites mixing the modern with traditional elements. All ensuite and fully equipped with air conditioning, in house phone and bathroom amenities, allowing you to relax in peace and luxury.
- 5 Superior (13m²) (double or twin)
7 Deluxe (15m²) (double or twin)- 2 Honeymoon suites with balcony (17m²) with 270 degree panoramic sea views
- 2 Family suites with balcony (20m²) with 270 degree panoramic sea views
Superior Room: 5 Superior (13m²) (double or twin)
- Facilities
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- En-suite luxury bathroom with shower
- Toiletry amenities
- Electric shaver outlet (220 voltage)
- Fully stocked mini bar
- Safety deposit box
- In house phone (internal calls only)
- Wardrobe
- Dressing table
Hairdryer- Umbrella
- Life vests
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
Deluxe Room: 7 Deluxe (15m²) (double or twin)
- Welcome drink
- Complimentary bottles of mineral water
- Daily basket of fresh fruit
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Ensuite luxury bathrooms with shower
- Sea view
- Toiletry amenities
- Electric shaver outlet (220 voltage)
- Fully stocked mini bar
- Safety deposit box
- In house phone (internal calls only)
- Wardrobe
- Dressing table
- Hairdryer
- Umbrella
- Life vests
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
Family Suite: 2 Family suites with balcony (20m²) with 270 degree panoramic sea views
- Welcome drink
- Complimentary bottles of mineral water
- Daily basket of fresh fruit
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Ensuite luxury bathrooms with jacuzzi shower
- Sea view
- Toiletry amenities
- Electric shaver outlet (220 voltage)
- Fully stocked mini bar
- Safety deposit box
- In house phone (internal calls only)
- Wardrobe
- Dressing table
- Hairdryer
- Umbrella
- Life vests
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
Paloma Suite: 2 Paloma suites with balcony (17m²) with 270 degree panoramic sea views
- Welcome drink
- Complimentary bottles of mineral water
- Daily basket of fresh fruit
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- En-suite luxury bathrooms with jacuzzi
- Sea view
- Toiletry amenities
- Electric shaver outlet (220 voltage)
- Fully stocked mini bar
- Safety deposit box
- In house phone (internal calls only)
- Wardrobe
- Dressing table
- Hairdryer
- Umbrella
- Life vests
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
Destination:
Halong - Bai Tu Long Bay
| Tour Packages | From 1st May to 31st August | From 1st Jan to 30th Apr & 1th Sept to 31 Dec | |||
| Single | Double | Single | Double | ||
| Sup | $160 | $220 | $170 | $240 | Book Now |
| Deluxe | $180 | $260 | $190 | $280 | Book Now |
| Family Suite | $220 | $280 | $250 | $310 | Book Now |
| Paloma Suite | $250 | $310 | $280 | $330 | Book Now |
Itinerary
12 noon
The area immediately northeast of Halong Bay is known as Bai Tu Long Bay and is the focus of our special itinerary. Hundreds of islets rising from the clear waters, long sandy beaches beckon, grottoes and lagoons entice the visitor – an area relatively underdeveloped and unpolluted by the tourist trade
DAY ONE
08.30 approx
Our guide will meet you at your hotel. Mini bus or private car pick up.
Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta. You will have a chance to take photos.
Comfort break.
The distance from Hanoi to Halong bay is approximately 3 ½ hours.
12 noon approx
Arrive Halong Bay. Welcome aboard The Paloma. Meet the captain and crew and join us for a welcome cocktail as we tell you about life onboard.
Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind.
Set sail as lunch is prepared by our chef.
Join us for a relaxing lunch in the restaurant or on the outdoor dining area. Enjoy the stunning views of the Bay, its dramatic limestone islands as we sail through the calm waters.
Afternoon
While we make our way to Bai Tu Long Bay, relax on the sundeck and watch the world go by or take an afternoon nap in your cabin. Early afternoon arrive at Vong Vieng floating fishing village
Drop anchor.
Our guide will give you some information and interesting facts about this fascinating village and its local community.
Disembark and travel on the sampans rowed by the local people. They will be your guides through their fishing village where you can meet the locals, visit the school and pearl farms. See at first-hand what life is like living on the water. We are proud of our working partnership with, and support of, this community.
Back on board The Paloma we head towards Halong Bay.
We drop anchor in the calm waters surrounded by islets
Opportunity to go swimming in the clear warm waters or go kayaking. Kayaking is suitable for all levels and ages. Our expert will run through the safety procedures and after a basic paddling lesson our experienced guide will lead you to explore the Bay, its lagoons and beaches.
For those who prefer a relaxing afternoon, make the most of sunbathing on deck or pamper yourself with a massage and sauna in our luxurious spa.
Early evening
Back on board, enjoy the sunset with evening cocktails and fresh fruit.
Take an opportunity to refresh and then join friends for a pre-dinner drink in the bar.
Dinner is served in the restaurant or outdoor dining area, which is a gastronomic delight.After dinner, unwind in the bar where there is a selection of books, magazines and board games or relax in the spa; watch a movie on our plasma TV; join some of our team to go cuttle fishing at night or take a late night swim under the stars.
Accommodation and overnight on junk.
DAY 2: HALONG BAY - HANOI
06:30
For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone peaks and islands.
Take an opportunity to view the sunrise over the Bay or have an early morning swim.
Breakfast, coffee and tea and served.
After breakfast we sail through the waters and pass by a number of caves including Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu (Virgin) cave, Coc Ngoi (Toad) cave and we drop anchor at Surprise (Sung Sot) Cave.
Disembark and visit Surprise Cave located on Bo Hon Island. It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.
10:00
We board The Paloma again. Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in the luggage store.
An early lunch is served.
12 noon
Return to the shore and disembark from The Paloma as our crew say farewell.
Transfer to minibus or private and return to Hanoi.
Arrival back at your hotel approximately 16:30/17:00
* Children Policy:
Costs include:
Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
All meals onboard
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
Costs exclude:
Mini bus per person round trip: $25/1pax
Private car (upon request)
Beauty Spa and massage
Additional drinks
Tips and other personal expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned above
* Children Policy:
- Only one child under 4 can share the cabin with parents, free of charge.
- Children aged from 5 -11 will be charged 75% of adult price.
- Children from 12 years old will be charged as the same as adults.
- Baby cots available free of charge for every cabin - on request
* Terms and conditions about our family Suite (1 double bed, 1 single bed)
- 2 adults and child 4 years old or under. Child no charge
- 2 adults and child 5-11 years. Charge of 75% for child
- 2 adults and child over 12 years old. Child full cost
During your stay on The Paloma, you won’t be short of things to do. Our expert guide will lead kayaking tours of the bay, enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters or pamper yourself in our luxury spa. Join our staff in some late night cuttle fishing and we run cookery demonstrations for those interested in learning the art of Vietnamese cooking. Take part in early morning Tai Chi on the sundeck which is the perfect way to welcome the new day.
Water sport facilities and activities
- Kayaks (upon request or part of cruise package)
- Tender
- Bamboo rowing boats
- Swimming
- Cooking demonstrations (upon request)
- Early morning Tai Chi
- Join the staff to go cuttle fishing in the evening
Prevention better than Cure
To ensure your safety and to give you peace of mind, The Paloma is fully equipped with all the necessary equipment complying with international safety standards and requirements.
On board we have:
60 life vests
40 life bouys
4 lifeboats
In case of fire there are 4 fire hoses and 14 fire extinguishers in the public areas and 1 extinguisher per cabin
GPS system
Radar
VHF radio
Automated alarm system with speakers throughout the vessel
As part of our introduction to life on board we will give you a short talk on our health and safety procedures
Email: | muadulich@gmail.com | Add : 05 Ba Trieu, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam - Hotline : 0084. 983656663
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