Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (/L/D)
08:00 Our private car will pick you up at your hotel transfer to Halong Bay.
12:30 Arrive at Paloma office, Halong City. Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise – enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check into cabins and begin your cruise. Arrive at Paloma office, Halong City. Transferred by tender to 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 throughout 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, traditional massage, swimming, etc.
17:00 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 in your cabin or join the onboard 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 drinks - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded).
Day 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B-brunch)
06:15 Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
07:00 Have breakfast in the dining room.
08:00 Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot).
08:15 Transfer by tender 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.
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 the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
10:30 Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11:30 - 12:00 Arrive at Hon Gai Habour. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the Paloma Office while waiting for the return transportation.
16:00 - 16:30 Arrive in Hanoi he 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.
Standard category:
Superior Room: 5 Superior (13m²) (double or twin)
- 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
Superior category:
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
Deluxe category:
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
Premium category:
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
Tour Included:
- Private car
- Welcome Drink
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
- Luxurious Cabins and Suites with A/C and en-suite Bathrooms
- All meals onboard (Lunch, dinner, breakfast)
- Complimentary mineral water
- Fish equipment
- Kayaking
- Onboard insurance, tax, service charges
Tour Excluded:
- Visa Arrangements
- Massage Services (please see massage menu in cabin)
- Beverages, Tips and Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above