Halong bay on Paloma Family Cruise
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 8 dynamic, passionate and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to making your stay with us special and unforgettable
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Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay
7.45 – 8.15 Pick up at your hotel then transfer to Halong Bay
12.15 Arrive at the operation office then tranfer by tender to the Paloma Family Cruise – enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin cruise.
13.15 – 13.30 Lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu
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 …
Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.
Day 2: Halong Bay
Option 1 :
Enjoy the sunrise, the lapping waves, the fresh sea air, the gentle breeze or get up at your leisure while the hot breakfast is served
Paloma heads to Lan Ha Bay and Three Peach Beach for swimming, kayaking & snorkeling on a pristine, private beach.
Fresh seafood lunch is served onboard.
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 a karst mountain.
The vessel then cruises to an overnight anchorage. Set dinner and overnight onboard.
Option 2 :
Enjoy The Bay’s morning landscape with a cup of tea and coffee. Having breakfast in the open air while cruising to Quan Lan Island.
Get to Quan Lan Island for lunch. After that take bicycle to the beautiful beaches such as : Son Hao beach & Minh Chau beach. You will spend all day to relax and swimming on the beach.
Back to Paloma Cruise for dinner and overnight on boat.
Day 3 : Halong - Hanoi
Option 1 :
Enjoy the bay’s morning landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the open air.
Visit Sung Sot cave then go to titop beach for taking photos of the bay.
Cruise back to the harbour while an a la carte lunch is served.
Option 2 :
The crew will ready the vessel to sail to a destination of your choice. Choices include: sightseeing at Sung Sot Grotto; hiking up Titop Mountain; kayaking lagoon or swimming on a deserted beach.
Breakfast is served onboard. Paloma Family returns to Halong city at 11 am. Transfer back to Hanoi.
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 check-in 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 reques.
- Surcharge will be added for cruises on December 24 & 31 and Lunar New Year Eve.
Things to bring
Original passport, swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent.
Halong bay on Paloma Family Cruise
Halong bay on Paloma Family Cruise
Halong bay on Paloma Family Cruise
Halong bay on Paloma Family Cruise