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 Halongluxurytour.Com:
Old world charm resurfaced on the calm water of Halong
Bay, Vietnam with the launch of a magnificent five star
vessel Emeraude modeled in the tradition of the grand
old single wheeled paddle steamer of the colonial era.
One of the great natural wonders of the world and a
UNESCO World Heritage Site, Halong Bay covers an area of
1,500 km² over which are scattered thousands of
limestone islands and grottoes rising from the clear,
emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin.
The majestic beauty of the bay and its islands is only
fully appreciated while meandering among the islands,
fjords and islets. The original Emeraude was one of the
flotillas owned by the Roque family who left Bordeaux in
1858 in search of fame and fortune. The fleet cruised
along Indochina waterways and Halong Bay in the olden
days. The original Emeraude sank in the Bay in 1937.
Using advanced techniques, French architects
painstakingly modeled the new vessel from old photos and
drawings found at the Paris' Maritime Museum. Passengers
can now relax, seek total comfort in the luxurious
cabins or enjoy the beautiful sea breeze on the sun deck
and enjoy the splendor and serenity of nature.
The Emeraude operates daily a two day, one night cruise.
For lunch and dinner, passengers get to enjoy delicious
freshly caught seafood and Vietnamese specialties. In
the morning, an American style breakfast is served
onboard the colonial vessel. For passengers who want
more than just cruising around, the Emeraude also offer
afternoon tea, traditional body massages and sunrise Tai
Chi classes. The trip is completely flexible offering we
variety of options for all.
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