Paloma Cruise

Day 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY

(L/D)

• 7.45 – 8.15, pick you up at your hotel.
• 12.15 arrive at Paloma office, Halong City. Transfer by tender to the Paloma Cruise – enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin cruise.
• 13.15 – 13.30, lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu (Massage service is available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise).
• Heads to Bai Tu Long Bay passing the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village.
• 15.30 visit the fishing village by local rowing boat (01 hour) then return to the vessel for free time at your leisure or join one of the following optional activities:
• Kayak into the village or swim near the boat;
• Optional onboard activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, etc.;
• Trip by tender to an isolated pristine beach for swimming, etc.
• 17.00, Paloma cruises through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Hang Trong.
• Happy Hour (sunset party) & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the boat.
• 19.30 Sumptuous Seafood Set-dinner onboard.
• 21.00 Retire to your cabin or join the squid fishing, watching movie, game …

Accommodation onboard Paloma cruise

Day 2: HALONG – HANOI

( B /L)

• Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
• Paloma weighs anchor to cruise through the Bay passing beautiful spots like Trong (Drum), Trinh Nu (Virgin) and Me Cung Caves, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc.
• Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot).
• Return to Paloma cruise.
• Check out the cabin. Western menu is served onboard. The Paloma’s staff say farewell.
• The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor.
• Disembark at Paloma office, Halong City. Tea & coffee will be served.
• Pick up and transfer back to Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel (accommodation in Hanoi is not included), or further to Hanoi airport (at surcharge).

INCLUDES:

• Welcome drink
• Entrance and sightseeing fees
• Visit to fishing village by rowing boat
• Air-conditioned en-suite cabin
• Visit to Sung Sot Cave
• Kayaking
• Complimentary mineral water
• Complimentary morning Tea & coffee
• All meals on board (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)
• Tai Chi session
• Fishing equipment
• English speaking guide onboard
• Onboard insurance, tax and service charges

EXCLUDES:

• Airfares
• Round trip transfers
• Visa arrangement
• All services not clearly mentioned in the Inclusion
• Beverages, beauty spa
• Personal expenses

Day 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY

(L/D)

• 7.45 – 8.15, pick you up at your hotel.
• 12.15 arrive at Paloma office, Halong City. Transfer by tender to the Paloma Cruise – enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin cruise.
• 13.15 – 13.30, lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu (Massage service is available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise).
• Heads to Bai Tu Long Bay passing the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village.
• 15.30 visit the fishing village by local rowing boat (01 hour) then return to the vessel for free time at your leisure or join one of the following optional activities:
• Kayak into the village or swim near the boat;
• Optional onboard activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, etc.;
• Trip by tender to an isolated pristine beach for swimming, etc.
• 17.00, Paloma cruises through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Hang Trong.
• Happy Hour (sunset party) & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the boat.
• 19.30 Sumptuous Seafood Set-dinner onboard.
• 21.00 Retire to your cabin or join the squid fishing, watching movie, game …

Accommodation onboard Paloma cruise

Day 2: HALONG BAY

(B/L/D)

• Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
• Paloma weighs anchor to cruise through the Bay passing beautiful spots like Trong (Drum), Trinh Nu (Virgin) and Me Cung Caves, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc. Early breakfast in the dining Room.
• Transfer to Small boat to Lan Ha Bay excursion.
• Guided kayaking and swimming at three-peach beach, a pristine natural beach lapped by the turquoise water.
• BBQ lunch is served on beach (depend on the weather).
• Continue on to discover Ho Ba Ham islet, 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 mountain (time permitting).
• Return to Paloma Cruise.
• The vessel cruises back through the bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy hour (Sunset party).
• Sumptuous Seafood Set – dinner onboard.
• Retire in your cabin or beauty spa, join the fishing program.

Accommodation onboard Paloma cruise

Day 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI

(B)

• Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
• Paloma weighs anchor to cruise through the Bay passing beautiful spots like Trong (Drum), Trinh Nu (Virgin) and Me Cung Caves, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc.
• Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot).
• Return to Paloma cruise.
• Check out the cabin. Western menu is served onboard. The Paloma’s staff say farewell.
• The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor.
• Disembark at Paloma office, Halong City. Tea & coffee will be served.
• Pick up and transfer back to Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel.

INCLUDES :

EXCLUDES :

• Airfares
• Round trip transfers
• Visa arrangement
• All services not clearly mentioned in the Inclusion
• Beverages, beauty spa
• Personal expenses