Paloma Cruise: 2 cabins

Come onboard The Paloma Family, 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 Family private cruise is your home while you are in Halong Bay. Good service is key. Our crew consists of 8 dynamic, passionate and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to making your stay with us special and unforgettable.

Overview

Family Paloma Cruise 2 cabin Launched September 2011 - It was designed in the style of the traditional of Halong Bay, only on a slightly smaller scale with 2 cabins.

Paloma Family 2 cabins is designed with sophistication and a meticulous attention to detail for our guests’ enjoyment, especially their viewing pleasure.

During her construction, every effort was made to fully dedicate to customer’s experience. The ensuite room has big sea view window and outside dining area is a nice place to deep into natural landscape while cruising.

From the moment you step aboard, to the time you check-in to your cabin, to when you are relaxing on the sun deck, you are surrounded by handcrafted teak and oak, you stay in comfort with a traditional boat and warm welcome of crew and join many interesting activities outside.

Boarding Princess Junk, you are served with maximum of privacy during trip, our staffs only appear when you need and leave you to enjoy the Bay. You are free to prepare romantic time with partners and there is no better way to express your feeling in such a private boat option. The food serving during trip is also highlight of trip, being a part of whole experience.

The Paloma Cruise is perfect for both a romantic getaway, for honeymooners and for family.

2 Days 1 Night

TOUR ITINERARY

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Day 1: Hanoi Halong

08.00: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus or private bus.

12.00: Embark at Hon Gai harbour.

13.00: Checkin, enjoy a welcoming drink and cruise briefing.

13.30: Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

15.00: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village in a rustic rowingboat, see the daily life of local people and pass through the floating school and fish farms or kayak.

16.45: Short cruise to Trinh Nu cave for swimming and relaxation.

19.00: Have dinner and stay overnight on board.

Day 2: Halong Hanoi

07:30: Enjoy the bay’s morning landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the open air.

08.30: Visit Sung Sot cave then go to titop beach for taking photos of the bay.

12 noon: Cruise back to the harbour while an a la carte lunch is served.

11.45Disembark. Farewell.

15.45Arrive in Hanoi. End of trip.

Price in US Dollars

Cabin type	1st May - 30th Sep,2014		From 1st Oct, 2014 to 30th Apr 2015
Cabin type	2 persons	4 persons	2 persons	4 persons
Charter 2 cabins	$905	$1055	$945	$1095

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.
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)

Inclusions:

Welcoming drink.
Luxury, ensuite cabin with A/C, hot water.
All meals on boat.
Tea and coffee.
Tour guide on board.
Kayaking.

Exclusions:

Transportation
Personal expenses.
Extra drinks.
Bank charge (for payment by credit cards).

What to bring?

Sun Glasses
Sun Block
Insect Repellents
Swimming Suits
Comfortable clothes & shoes.
Original Passport
Candy, cakes, books, notebooks, pens, pencils or other learning tools for children and elderly in the fishing village

Notes:

Cruise itinerary and schedule subject to change upon weather and operations conditions.
Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, visa expiry date for all Passengers
A valid passport is required upon checkin on board. Children whose traveling documents are attached to parent's passport must travel with the parent. Credit cards accepted on board: Amex, Visa and MasterCard.
Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
Connecting room is available upon request.
Surcharge will be added for cruises on December 24 & 31 and Lunar New Year Eve.

3 Days 2 Nights

TOUR ITINERARY

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Day 1: Hanoi - Halong - Bai Tu Long Bay (L/D)

7.45 – 8.15: Our shuttle bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel.

12.30: Arrive at Paloma office in Halong City. Boarding Paloma Cruise – enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check into cabins and begin your cruise.

13.15 – 14.30: Have lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu (Massage service is available after lunch and thoughout the cruise).

15.00: Head to Bai Tu Long Bay, pass the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (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, swimming etc.

17.00: Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets near Trong Cave.

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, board games and playing cards are available,

Overnight on Cruise.

Day 2: Halong Cruising (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. and have breakfast.

08.30: Transfer to Lan Ha Bay for kayaking.

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).

14.00: Continue discovering discovery Toi and Sang Cave (depend on the 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).

17.00: The vessel cruises back to the bay for second overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien for overnight.

19.15: Sumptuous Seafood Set – dinner onboard and overnight.

Day 3: Halong - Hanoi (B/L)

07.00: Have breakfast.

08.00: Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot).

08.15: Cruise 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. Keep cruising around the bay to enjoy scenery.

10.30: Having lunch.

11.30-12.00: Arrive at Hon Gai Port then get on car back to Hanoi.

16.00-16.30: Arrive in Hanoi.

Price in US Dollars:

Cabin type	1st May - 30th Sep,2014		From 1st Oct, 2014 to 30th Apr 2015
Cabin type	2 persons	4 persons	2 persons	4 persons
Charter cruise	$1380	$1635	$1410	$1675

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.
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)

Inclusions:

Welcoming drink.
Luxury, ensuite cabin with A/C, hot water.
All meals on boat.
Tea and coffee.
Tour guide on board.
Kayaking.

Exclusions:

Transportation
Personal expenses.
Extra drinks.
Bank charge (for payment by credit cards).

What to bring?

Sun Glasses
Sun Block
Wide Brim Hat
Insect Repellents
Swimming Suits
Comfortable clothes & shoes.
Original Passport
Candy, cakes, books, notebooks, pens, pencils or other learning tools for children and elderly in the fishing village
Cruise itinerary and schedule subject to change upon weather and operations conditions.

Notes:

Cruise itinerary and schedule subject to change upon weather and operations conditions.
Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, visa expiry date for all Passengers
A valid passport is required upon checkin on board. Children whose traveling documents are attached to parent's passport must travel with the parent. Credit cards accepted on board: Amex, Visa and MasterCard.
Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
Connecting room is available upon request.
Surcharge will be added for cruises on December 24 & 31 and Lunar New Year Eve.