Tour snapshot
Overview
The Paloma is a brand new Chinese wooden junk crewed by a professional, loyal and dedicated team. Spread over 4 decks she has 16 en-suite fully equipped luxury cabins, a bar with soft seating and plasma TV, gourmet restaurant, outside dining area, sundeck and luxury spa.
Overview
Overview:
The Paloma is a brand new Chinese wooden junk crewed by a professional, loyal and dedicated team. Spread over 4 decks she has 16 en-suite fully equipped luxury cabins, a bar with soft seating and plasma TV, gourmet restaurant, outside dining area, sundeck and luxury spa. 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 20 dynamic, passionate and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to making your stay with us special and unforgettable.
Cabins & Facilities:
Superior
Deluxe
Family Suite
Paloma Suite
- Air conditioning
- En-suite luxury bathroom with shower
- Toiletry amenities / Wardrobe
- Fully stocked mini bar
- Safety deposit box
- In house phone (internal calls only)
- Dressing table / Hairdryer
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
Restaurant & Bar:
Relax and unwind in the bar which adjoins the restaurant. Enjoy pre-dinner or after-dinner drinks, relax in the soft seating area, browse our selection of books and magazines or watch a DVD on the plasma TV. The bar is fully stocked with fine wines, spirits, alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.
On board you will be delighted with our top notch service and fine dining experience. Our menu is an innovative blend of European cuisine with an Asian twist. In Vietnam food preparation and presentation is an art form. A healthy and refined cuisine with exotic flavours features Vietnamese herbs, spices and other well-known traditional specialties.
Facilities & Services:
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
- Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
- Luxury en-suite Bathroom
- All meals on board
- Kayaking (subject to availability)
- Snorkel Equipment (subject to availability)
- Meeting Facilities and Equipment
- Tai Chi Session
- Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges
Tour 2 days
Ha Noi - Bai Tu Long Bay - Vung Vieng Floating Village
7.45-8.00: Our bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel.
12.30: Arrive at Paloma office, Halong City. Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise - enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check in cabins and begin your cruise
13.30: Having lunch - delicious Vietnamese set menu (Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the tour).
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 floating fishing village by bamboo sampan for an hour or Kayak in to the village then return to Paloma Cruise for your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming etc.
18:00: Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets near Hang Trong. Happy Hour
(Sunset party).
18:30: Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat.
19.15: Sumptuous set-dinner onboard.
21.00: Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.
Amazing Cave - Hanoi
06.15: Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
07.00: Have breakfast in dining room.
08.00: Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot).
08:15: Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat.
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 your cabin, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabin (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
10:30: Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after lunch. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room, enjoying the rest of Halong bay before getting back to harbor. 11.45 Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour. Transfer by tender to the pier. Get on van or car back to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi approximate 5:00 PM.
Tour 3 days
Ha Noi - Bai Tu Long Bay - Vung Vieng Village
7.45-8.00: Our bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel.
12.30: Arrive at Paloma office, Halong City. Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise - enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check in cabins and begin your cruise.
13.30: Having lunch - delicious Vietnamese set menu (Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the tour).
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 (01 hour) or Kayak into the village then return to the vessel for your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming etc.
18:00: Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets near Hang Trong. Happy Hour (sunset party).
18:30: Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat.
19.15: Sumptuous Set-dinner onboard.
21.00: Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.
HaLong - Lan Ha Bay
06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & 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, etc. Early breakfast 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, a pristine natural beach lapped by the turquoise water.
12.30: BBQ lunch is served on beach (depend on the weather or tide levels).
14.00: Continue to discovery Toi and Sang Cave (depend on the tide condition), 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 (time permitting).
16.00: Return to Paloma Cruise for dinner and overnight.
17.00: The vessel cruises back to the bay for second overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy hour (Sunset party).
19.15: Sumptuous Seafood Set - dinner onboard.
21.00: Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded) Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.
Amazing Cave - Ha Noi
06.15: Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
07.00: Have breakfast in dining room.
08.00: Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot).
08:15: Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat.
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 cabin, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabin (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
10:30: Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after lunch. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11.45: Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour. Transfer by tender to the pier; relax inside the Paloma Office while waiting for getting on Van back to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi about 5:00 PM.
Price & Bookings
2 Days/1 Night
| Cabin | Price per person in US$ / cabin | Single supplement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person/cabin | 2 people/cabin | ||
| Superior | $215 | $144 | |
| Deluxe | $232 | $155 | |
| Paloma Suite | $279 | $185 | |
1 Jan - 30 Apr 16/1 Oct - 31 Dec 16
3 Days/ 2 Nights
| Cabin | Price per person in US$ / cabin | Single supplement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person/cabin | 2 people/cabin | ||
| Superior | $380 | $250 | |
| Deluxe | $411 | $270 | |
| Paloma Suite | $457 | $300 | |
1 Jan - 30 Apr 16 / 1 Oct - 31 Dec 16
2 Days/1 Night
| Cabin | Price per person in US$ / cabin | Single supplement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person/cabin | 2 people/cabin | ||
| Superior | $195 | $134 | |
| Deluxe | $210 | $145 | |
| Paloma Suite | $255 | $165 | |
1 May - 30 Sep 2016
3 Days/2 Night
| Cabin | Price per person in US$ / cabin | Single supplement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person/cabin | 2 people/cabin | ||
| Superior | $335 | $230 | |
| Deluxe | $355 | $245 | |
| Paloma Suite | $405 | $280 | |
Valid 1 May - 30 Sep 2015
Tour 2 days
Includes :
- English Speaking Guide on boat
- Entrance and Sightseeing fees
- Luxury Cruise through Halong bay
- All meal on board: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, and 1 breakfast
- Kayaking
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
- Service charge
- Insurance on board
- Sunset party and cooking class
Excludes :
- Airfares
- Visa Arrangements
- Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- 10% VAT
- Private car transfer upon request
Tour 3 days
Includes :
- English Speaking Guide on boat
- Entrance and Sightseeing fees
- Luxury Cruise through Halong bay
- All meal on board: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners
- Kayaking
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
- Service charge
- Insurance on board
- Sunset party and cooking class
Excludes :
- Airfares
- Visa Arrangements
- Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- 10% VAT
- Private car transfer upon request
Notes:
– Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. Swimming, kayaking or snorkeling excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund
– Meals onboard are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood…. Guests should advise any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date.
– Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers.
Things to bring & to know:
– Passport with valid visa
– Some cash in Vietnamese Dong / USD for personal expenses
– Sun block or insect repellent and swimming suites
– Bring something warm to wear [From Dec till March]
– Please be ready on time for our pick up service at your hotel in Hanoi or at the harbor
– Please leave your big luggage at your hotel or Paloma office in Hanoi.
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