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In 1910 a paddle steamer called the Emeraude was offering unforgettable cruises in Halong Bay for visitors to what was then French Indochina. The Emeraude was part of a flotilla owned by the Roque family who had left Bordeaux in 1858 in search of adventure and fortune. Over a period of more than 50 years they found both. After several ups and downs including successful trading and timber businesses, near bankruptcy and being taken hostage by pirates, the Roque brothers built Emeraude, Perle, Saphir, Rubis and Onyx to ferry passengers and freight along the waterways of Indochina and cruise on magnificent Halong Bay. Today the Emeraude offers a regular cruise service on board a luxurious replicasteamer with 39 cabins meticulously designed to evoke the nostalgic charm of colonial Indochina.
The History
In 1910 a paddle steamer called the Emeraude was offering unforgettable cruises in Halong Bay for visitors to what was then French Indochina. The Emeraude was part of a flotilla owned by the Roque family who had left Bordeaux in 1858 in search of adventure and fortune. Over a period of more than 50 years they found both. After several ups and downs including successful trading and timber businesses, near bankruptcy and being taken hostage by pirates, the Roque brothers built Emeraude, Perle, Saphir, Rubis and Onyx to ferry passengers and freight along the waterways of Indochina and cruise on magnificent Halong Bay.
Today the Emeraude offers a regular cruise service on board a luxurious replica steamer with 38 cabins meticulously designed to evoke the nostalgic charm of colonial Indochina.
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Notes:
Peak season surcharge:
+ 25% on Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12 and Lunar New Year’s Eve.
Trip includes
+ Round trip transfer from Hanoi by private car / van / bus
+ Accommodation in luxury AC en-suite 10m2 cabin with twin/double basic.
+ Welcome cocktail on Arrival, Vietnamese buffet lunch and dinner on first day.
+ European breakfast buffet in the next day.
+ Entrance fees to Halong Bay.
+ Free use of swimming equipment, Tai Chi Class
+ Service charge & government taxes
Trip excludes
+ International Airfares.
+ International departure tax
+ Meals not indicated
+ Airport transfer $ USD 30 for car, $ 35 for a van
+ Visas and visa arrangement
+ Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
+ Personal expenses such as Bar, Telephone and Laundry bills.
+ Tips and gratuities
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