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Housed in a traditional wooden boat, Halong Paloma Cruise offers cabins with stunning views of the well-known Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as a New World Wonder 2011
It has a rooftop sun terrace and provides free Tai Chi lessons on-board
Featuring traditional and modern-inspired interior design, air-conditioned cabins come with parquet flooring, a wardrobe and in-house telephone
A safe and minibar are also included
The en suite bathroom is fitted with modern shower and provides a hairdryer, slippers and free toiletries
Halong Paloma Cruise operates a 24-hour front desk where guests can get assistance with luggage storage and other requests
Paloma Cruise's itinerary sails guests to two beautiful bays, namely the natural and remove Bai Tu Long bay and the touristy Halong bay
During the stay, guests can enjoy various activities such as fishing, kayaking and swimming, free of charge
Massage treatments can also be arranged upon request at a surcharge
The on-board restaurant serves a delectable spread of Vietnamese and Western cuisine from 7:00 to 21:00
, while a variety of drinks are offered at the bar
Original Vietnamese coffee and Sunset Party cocktails are served free of charge daily
Halong Paloma Cruise takes about 4 hours to reach Cat Ba Island
Cat Bi International Airport is 80 km away, while Noi Bai International Airport is approximately 170 km away
The cruise provides shuttle bus services and private car transfers (from Hanoi Old Quarter- Halong - Hanoi Old Quarter) at an extra charge
(Please note that some room rates are already inclusive of pick-up charges
)
The bus or private car picks up the guests from hotels located in Hanoi Old Quarter Area only
The pickup time at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter is at between 7:45 - 8:15
Outside this area, guests are to go straight to Paloma Office in Hanoi for the pick-up
The drop off time at hotels is between 16:30 - 17:00
Bus transfers cost USD 25 per guest for a round-trip to and from Hanoi Old Quarter and Halong
Private car transfers are priced separately and can be arranged by contacting the cruise directly
Guests are required to provide the hotel name, address and contact number in Hanoi at least 48 hours in advance for the pick-up service
Guests may direct questions to the cruise by using the Special Requests box when booking, or contacting the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation
A 24-hour advance registration is required
Guests must provide full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number/ ID number, and Vietnamese visa expiry date for all passengers
Upon check-in, guests are required to present a valid passport or ID to board the cruise
Children whose travel documents are attached to the parent's passport, must be accompanied by said parent
If you have any dietary requirements (e
g
vegetarian), please inform the cruise before departure
The cruise check-in begins from between 12:00 - 12:30 from Halong Paloma Office (The office is opposite Phu Dong Restaurant)
For check-ins later than 12:30, an extra charge USD 60 will be charged
Guest who are late for check-ins will be brought to the cruise ship by a private-tender boat
Guests disembark from the cruise ship at 11:30 at the end of the journey
Cruise itineraries and schedules are subject to change, dependent upon the weather and operating conditions
Offering a barbecue and spa centre, Halong Paloma Cruise is located in Ha Long in the Quang Ninh Region
Ha Long Night Market is 2
2 km from the property
Free WiFi is available
The accommodation features a seating area
Each unit comes with a private bathroom with a shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Bed linen is provided
Halong Paloma Cruise also includes a sauna and sun terrace
Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant
The property also offers packed lunches and mini-market
The property has a private beach area and car hire is available
You can engage in various activities, such as snorkeling and fishing
Cat Bi International Airport is 35 km away
Features private balcony with outdoor seating and panoramic sea views
Rooms are inclusive of the following:
? Welcome drink and cold towel
? Free 2 bottles of mineral water in rooms
? Free fresh fruit in rooms daily
? English Speaking Guide
? Cooking demonstration
Day 1 Ha Noi - Vung Vieng Village
12:00 Embark at Paloma Pier, Halong City
Receive cruise briefing and welcome beverage
Guests check in to cabins
13:30 On-board lunch - Vietnamese set menu
15:00 Head to Bai Tu Long Bay, pass the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Monster Head and Teapot Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village
Visit the Vung Vieng fishing village by local rowing boat (1 hour) or kayak into the village then return to the vessel
18:00 Drop anchor by islets near Hang Trong
18:30 Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat
19
15 Sumptuous set dinner on board
21
00 Relax in your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment and light music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide)
Board games, playing cards and massage services are available
Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat
Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise
Day 2 Lan Ha Bay
06:15 Start the day with Tai Chi on the sundeck
Free tea and 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
Early breakfast is served in the dining room
08:30 Transfer to smaller boat for Lan Ha Bay excursion
09:30 Guided kayaking and swimming at Three Peaches Beach
12:30 BBQ lunch is served on the beach (dependent on the weather)
14:00 Continue discovering Toi and Sang Cave (dependent on environmental conditions)
Possibility of kayaking through a tunnel under a karst mountain (time permitting)
16:00 Return to Paloma Cruise
17:00 The vessel cruises back to the bay for second overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien
Happy hour
19:15 Sumptuous seafood set dinner on board
21:00 Relax in your cabin or join the on board activities as listed above
Day 3 Cave visit - Ha Noi
06:15 Start the day with Tai Chi on the sundeck
07:00 Breakfast is served in the dining room
08:15 Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave
Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance
Cave tour is approximately 45 minutes
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 a set menu for lunch in the dining room
11:45 Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour
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