Paloma Cruise is a Halong wooden junk that combines classic beauty with modern comfort in both design and decoration. Come on board Paloma Cruise Halong Bay, you will have a chance to enjoy many interesting activities (cooking class, kayaking, relaxing Tai Chi lessons…) as well as the glorious splendor of Halong Bay. We ensure our customers will have the most memorable vacation where your floating hotel takes you discover scenic wonders of the Bay
Day 1 Ha Noi – Bai Tu Long Bay – Vung Vieng Floating Village (L,D)
7.30-7.45 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 cabin 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. Short visit to Pearl Farm to learn how natural pearls are created. 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.
Day 2 Master Cave In Bai Tu Long – Ha Noi (B,L)
06.15: Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
07.00: Have breakfast
08.00: Explore the Master Cave (Thay Cave ).
08:15: Transfer by tender to the Master Cave. Master cave is a huge cave consisting of three chambers, which you reach via 90 steps. Among the stalactites of the first hall, scores of gnomes appear to be holding a meeting. The walls of the second chamber sparkle if bright light is shone on them.
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 4:30 PM.
Notes :
Children Policy:
Things to bring & to know
Cruise Includes:English Speaking Guide on boat.Entrance and Sightseeing feesLuxury Cruise through Halong bayAll meal on board (2 lunches, 1 dinners, 1 breakfast) Cooking demonstration 1 Sunset party Kayaking Welcome drink, cold handkerchief 2 bottles of mineral water in cabin Daily fresh fruit in cabin Service charge, Insurance on board | Cruise excludes:AirfaresVisa ArrangementsBeverages, Tips, and Personal ExpensesAll other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions Round trip shuttle bus transportation |
Cruise Price: (Price in US dollar)
Contact us via email: [email protected]
Day 1 Ha Noi – Bai Tu Long Bay – Vung Vieng Village (L, D)
7.30-7.45: 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, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay. Visit the Vung Vieng fishing village by local rowing boat (01 hour) or Kayak into the village. Short visit to Pearl Farm to learn how natural pearls are created. 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.
Day 2 HaLong – Lan Ha Bay (B, L, D)
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 dinning 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.
Day 3: Master Cave In Bai Tu Long – Ha Noi (B, L)
06.15: Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
07.00: Have breakfast
08.00: Explore the Master Cave (Thay Cave).
08:15: Transfer by tender to the Master Cave. Master cave is a huge cave consisting of three chambers, which you reach via 90 steps. Among the stalactites of the first hall, scores of gnomes appear to be holding a meeting. The walls of the second chamber sparkle if bright light is shone on them.
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 Harbor. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the Paloma Office while waiting for getting on Van back to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi about 4:30 PM.
Notes :
Children Policy:
Things to bring & to know
Cruise Includes:English Speaking Guide on boatEntrance and Sightseeing feesOvernight on Luxury Paloma CruiseAll meal on board ( 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts ) Cooking demonstration 2 Sunset parties on sundeck Kayaking Welcome drink, cold handkerchief 2 bottles of mineral water in rooms Daily fresh fruit in cabin Service charge, Insurance on board | Cruise excludes:AirfaresVisa ArrangementsBeverages, Tips, and Personal ExpensesAll other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions Round trip shuttle bus transportation |
Contact us via email: [email protected]
Accommodation | |
Deluxe Ocean View | 10 cabins |
Premium Ocean View | 08 cabins |
Paloma Suite | 02 cabins |
Family Executive Suite | 02 cabins |
Total number of cabins | 22 cabins |
Total passengers | 48 |
Cabin Amenities (All Cabin Types) | |
Hair-dryer | 02 bottle of mineral water |
Individual controller air-conditioning | Mini bar |
Shower cabin | Slippers |
Toilet | Life vests |
Bathroom amenities | Fire extinguishers |
Umbrella / Raincoat at reception | |
Paloma Suite | |
Number of cabins | 02 cabins |
Average room size | 23 sqm |
Cabin type | Double cabin |
Maximum number of persons allowed | 02 adults |
Additional amenities & services: | |
Fruit basket | |
Bottle of wine | |
Sitting Sofa | |
Family Executive Suite | |
Number of cabins | 02 cabins |
Average room size | 27 sqm |
Cabin type | Triple cabin |
Maximum number of persons allowed | 03 adults + 01 Child below the age of 12 |
Additional amenities & services: | |
Private terrace with front view | |
Flower & fruit basket | |
Bottle of wine | |
Premium Ocean View | |
Number of cabins | 08 cabins |
Average room size | 16 sqm |
Cabin type | 05 double & 03 Twin (Convertible into Double Bed) |
Maximum number of persons allowed | 02 adults + 01 Child below the age of 12 |
Deluxe Ocean View | |
Number of cabins | 10 cabins |
Average room size | 14 sqm |
Cabin type | 03 double & 05 Twin (Convertible into Double Bed) |
Maximum number of persons allowed | 02 adults + 01 Child below the age of 12 |
Dining Room & Bar
Breakfast | 7.00 – 8.00 Buffet |
Lunch | 13.00 – 14.30 & 10.30 – 11.30 Set Menu |
Dinner | 19.00 – 21.00 Set menu |
Seating capacity | 50 Passengers |
Bar | Teas, coffees, fresh juices, mocktails, cocktails |
wine and spirit list sourced from around the world |
During your stay on the Paloma Cruise, you won’t be short of things to do. You will be leaded to do kayaking on the bay by our professional tour guide, swimming in the crystal fresh water or pamper yourself in our luxury spa. We also celebrate cookery demonstrations for those who are interested in learning the art of Vietnamese cooking. After dinner you can join in squid fishing activity. Furthermore, taking part in early morning Tai Chi on the sundeck is a perfect way to welcome a new day on Paloma Cruise.
Onboard Activities
Kayak (upon request or part of cruise package) | Cooking demonstrations |
Bamboo rowing boat | Early morning Tai Chi |
Spa & massage | Sun Set party |
Swimming | Join the staff to go cuttle fishing in the evening |
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