Emeraude Cruises launched this Emeraude on December 16, 2003, the first ever luxury cruise ship designed as a direct inspiration from the past in Vietnam. Holiday-makers on Emeraude will cruise around scenic, memorable and beautiful Halong Bay. French owner, Eric Merlin, accidentally discovered the existence of a magnificent fleet of four single-wheeled paddle steamers-Emeraude, Perle, Saphir and Rubis, operating in Halong and other parts of Vietnam from 1906 to 1945 from a black and white postcard he bought in France.

DAY 1: HANOI - HALONG (L, D)
08h - 08h30: Shuttle Bus or private car pick up to Halong Bay, stop on route to relax or sightseeing on the way.
Check-in between 11h30 - 12h00 at the Emeraude Cafe in Halong City. 

Enjoy a refreshing welcome Cocktail upon check-in on the sun deck. Cruise commences and the lavish buffet lunch served at the restaurant. Visit by Tender to see the Sung Sot Caves (Cave of Surprises) weather permitting. 

Option of Kayaking or Swimming near Hang Trong anchorage. Vietnamese cuisine demonstration at the sun deck. Complimentary canapés at the sun deck bar. Scrumptious International Buffet Dinner served at the restaurant. Evening Movie show at the sun deck
Sleep on boat. 
DAY 2: HALONG HANOI (Brunch)
Tai Chi exercise at the sun deck and continuation of cruise. Breakfast Buffet served in the restaurant. Check-out on board and disembarkation at Emeraude Café, Halong City at 09h30 am. Shuttle bus or private car transfer you back to hotel in Hanoi